Staff will provide a summary of public input received in regards to the 2022-2026 proposed financial plan and the specific CVRD services under consideration.

Members of the public may submit comments, questions, or feedback on the 2022-2026 proposed financial plan here: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/budgetinquiries.

K. Douville, Manager of Financial Planning, to provide an update on the status of the 2022-2026 financial plan.

Report dated January 26, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Hornby Island Community Hall Service, function 670 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022 – 2026 financial plan for the Hornby Island Community Hall Service, function 670, be approved.

THAT an amendment to Bylaw No. 1590 being “Hornby Island Community Hall Service Area Conversion and Establishment Bylaw 1993” be brought forward to expand the purpose to include the potential for support of other community facilities on Hornby Island, such as the Hornby Island Arts Centre.

AND FURTHER THAT the Director for Electoral Area A, being the service participant, be authorized to consent to the amendment in writing.

Report dated January 26, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Puntledge North Community Facilities Support Service, function 676 (North Halls) and Baynes Sound Community Facilities Support, function 672 (Baynes Sound Halls) for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022–2026 financial plan for the Puntledge North Community Facilities Support Service, function 676, be approved.

THAT the proposed 2022–2026 financial plan for the Baynes Sound Community Facilities Support, function 672, be approved.

THAT a future expenditure reserve be established for Baynes Sound Community Facilities, function 672.

Report dated January 26, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Denman Island Community Facilities Service, function 675 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022–2026 financial plan for the Denman Island Community Facilities Service, function 675, be approved.

Report dated February 10, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Jackson Drive Sewer Service, function 330 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan for Jackson Drive Sewer Service, function 330, be approved.

Report dated February 9, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the King Coho Wastewater Service, function 331, and a proposed amendment to the King Coho Wastewater Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 563, 2018 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan for King Coho Wastewater Service, function 331, be approved.

THAT the board consider giving readings to Bylaw No. 701 being “King Coho Wastewater Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 563, 2018, Amendment No. 3” as attached to the staff report dated February 9, 2022.

Report dated February 9, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Courtenay Flats Drainage Service, function 791 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan for Courtenay Flats Drainage Service, function 791, be approved.

Kellen Truant, MOTI, and Chris Cowley, Mainroad, to present information regarding road services and maintenance in the rural areas.

Niels Holbeck, Shelly Hollingshead and Jonathan Brenner, Saratoga Speedway Complex Concerned Citizens, to present on their concerns regarding the Saratoga Speedway rezoning application. [Item] 

Electoral Areas Services Committee management report dated February 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

Minutes of the Area A Advisory Planning Commission meeting held February 1, 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

Report dated January 26, 2022 regarding Development Variance Permit DV 3A 21, 471 Leet Lane (Fanny Bay Holdings Ltd.) to reduce the minimum frontage of a proposed lot from 10 per cent to two per cent of its perimeter in a proposed lot line adjustment be received. [Item] 

Consideration of the addendum will be given regarding adjacent property owner comments relating to Development Variance Permit DV 3A 21, 471 Leet Lane (Fanny Bay Holdings Ltd.)

Additionally, the Electoral Areas Services Committee will consider any comments or presentations from adjacent property owners in attendance at the meeting.

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board approve Development Variance Permit DV 3A 21 (Fanny Bay Holdings Ltd.) to reduce the minimum frontage requirement from 10 per cent to 2 per cent of its perimeter for Proposed Remainder Lot 12 in a lot line adjustment that involves the property described as Lot 12, District Lot 48, Newcastle District, Plan 34539, PID 000-294-799 (471 Leet Lane);

AND FINALLY THAT the Corporate Legislative Officer be authorized to execute the permit.

Report dated January 26, 2022 regarding Development Variance Permit DV 3C 21, 8838 Olund Road (Braun) to increase the maximum height of an accessory structure from 7.0 metres to 7.6 metres. [Item] 

Consideration of the addendum will be given regarding adjacent property owner comments relating to Development Variance Permit V 3C 21, 8838 Olund Road (Braun).

Additionally, the Electoral Areas Services Committee will consider any comments or presentations from adjacent property owners in attendance at the meeting.

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board approve Development Variance Permit DV 3C 21 (Braun) to increase the maximum height of an accessory structure from 7.0 metres to 7.6 metres on property described as Lot 2, Block 29, Comox District, Plan VIP81047, PID 026-682-311 (8838 Olund Road);

AND FINALLY THAT the Corporate Legislative Officer be authorized to execute the permit.

Report dated February 9, 2022 regarding comments received from First Nations and external agencies, to recommend first and second reading of the proposed bylaw and to authorize a public hearing be held be received. [Item] 

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board give first and second reading to Bylaw No. 683, being the “Rural Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 520, 2019, Amendment No. 8” which rezones properties known as:

• Lot 2, Block 29, Comox District, Plan VIP70241, PID 024-701-599 (2380 Macaulay Road and 8723 Island Highway)
• Lot 2, Block 29, Comox District, Plan VIP58479, PID 018-677-487 (2305 and 2295 Shiloh Road)
• Part Lot 2, Block 29, Comox District, Plan 5517, except VIP74773, PID 005-972-281 (unaddressed lot off Macaulay Road)
• Lot 1, Block 29, Comox District, Plan VIP70241, PID 024-701-581 (8699 Island Highway)
• Lot A, Block 29, Comox District, Plan EPP33408, PID 029-845-629 (unaddressed lot off Macaulay Road) from Tourist Commercial One (TC-1), Commercial One (C-1), Country Residential One (CR-1) and Rural Eight (RU-8) to Campground and Outdoor Recreation (COR), Commercial One (C-1) and Country Residential One (CR-1);

AND FINALLY THAT pursuant to Section 464(1) of the Local Government Act (RSBC, 2015, c.1), the board schedule a public hearing for Bylaw No. 683, being the “Rural Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 520, 2019, Amendment No. 8” (RZ 2C 20, Leighton).

Report dated February 11, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Comox Valley Emergency Program Electoral Areas Service, function 271 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022-2026 Financial Plan for the Comox Valley Emergency Program Electoral Areas Service, function 271, be approved.

Report dated February 11, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Denman Island Economic Development Service, function 555 and Hornby Island Economic Development Service, function 556 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022–2026 financial plan for the Denman Island Economic Development Service, function 555, be approved.

THAT the proposed 2022–2026 financial plan for Hornby Island Economic Development Service, function 556, be approved.

Report dated February 9, 2022 regarding the 2022 – 2026 proposed financial plan and workplan highlights for the Denman and Hornby Islands High-Speed Internet Contribution Service, function 560 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022 – 2026 financial plan for the Denman and Hornby Islands High-Speed Internet Contribution Service, function 560, be approved;

AND THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board direct staff to bring forward a bylaw to establish in 2022 a future expenditure reserve for the Denman and Hornby Islands High-Speed Internet Contribution Service, function 560.

Report dated February 10, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022 - 2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Electoral Areas Arts and Culture Grant Service, function 615 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022 – 2026 financial plan for the Electoral Areas Arts and Culture Grant Service, function 615, be approved.

AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to engage with the Comox Valley Community Arts Council to encourage them to appear as a delegation to gain a better understanding of the increases being requested to their annual operational grant prior to the 2023 financial planning process and after the City of Courtenay completes its strategic plan.

Report dated February 11, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022 - 2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Comfort Stations Service, function 686 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022 – 2026 financial plan for Comfort Stations Service, function 686, be approved.

Comments from property owners adjacent to the property pertaining to Development Variance Permit application DV 3A 21, 471 Leet Lane (Fanny Bay Holdings Ltd.) will be posted here prior to the meeting.

Comments from property owners adjacent to the property pertaining to Development Variance Permit application DV 3C 21, 8838 Olund Road (Braun) will be posted here prior to the meeting.

Correspondence received from Harvey Fountain, adjacent neighbour regarding Development Variance Permit application DV 3C 21, 8838 Olund Road (Braun for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the committee adjourn to an in-camera session pursuant to the following sub-section of section 90 of the Community Charter:

90(1)(k) Negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a regional district service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the committee/board, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district if they were held in public.