The presiding member will provide the territory acknowledgment and read the following article from the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) available online at www.un.org:

Article 46.2: In the exercise of the rights enunciated in the present Declaration, human rights and fundamental freedoms of all shall be respected. The exercise of the rights set forth in this Declaration shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law and in accordance with international human rights obligations. Any such limitations shall be non-discriminatory and strictly necessary solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for meeting the just and most compelling requirements of a democratic society.

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

90(1)(e) The acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the committee/board considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; and,
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;

AND FINALLY THAT the in-camera portion convene immediately following the open portion of the meeting.

Comox Valley Regional District Board minutes dated February 15, 2022 for adoption. [Item] 

Comox Valley Regional District Board minutes dated February 24, 2022 for adoption. [Item] 

Update from staff providing a summary of public input received in regards to the 2022-2026 proposed financial plan and the specific CVRD services under consideration for receipt.

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

Representatives of the Saratoga Speedway Complex Concerned Citizens to present information on their concerns regarding the Saratoga Speedway rezoning application. [Item] 

Delegation request from Curtis Scoville regarding the Saratoga Speedway zoning amendment application. [Item] 

NOTE: In accordance with Bylaw No. 1 “Comox Valley Regional District Procedure Bylaw No. 1, 2008" the board may consider a late delegation with the approval of at least two-thirds of the members present.

Cari McIntyre, Emergency Planning Coordinator, and Nicole Morrison, Contracted Service Provider, will provide an update on the extreme weather warming centre activities this past winter.

Report dated February 24, 2022 regarding the Comox Valley Regional Emergency Operations Centre Policy Group Table Top Exercise - After Action Report and an overview of findings to better support Policy Group in roles and responsibilities for receipt. [Item] 

Steven Dowker and Vanessa Howard, Calian Emergency Management Solutions, will present information regarding the Regional Policy Group Tabletop Exercise - After Action Report.

Report dated March 4, 2022 regarding two funding applications to the Union of BC Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for Emergency Operations Centre and Training and the Emergency Support Services funding streams for which CVEP will provide overall grant management for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board approve an application to be made to the Union of BC Municipalities Community Preparedness Fund (Emergency Operations Centre and Training Funding Stream) in the amount up to $25,000 to assist with the “Hosting with Humility: Adapting the Emergency Operations Centre structure to expand Host Community capacity” project.

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board approve an application to be made to the Union of BC Municipalities Community Preparedness Fund (Emergency Support Services Funding Stream) in the amount up to $25,000 to assist with the “Hosting with Humility: Reimagining Comox Valley as a host community” project.

Report dated February 17, 2022 regarding relevant financial and legislative considerations respecting a number of recent grant funding requests from community groups for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board write to the Comox Valley Community Health Network, Comox Valley Food Policy Council and the Comox Valley Social Planning Society to advise of the CVRD’s funding opportunities and legislative constraints and refer the 2022 funding requests to the CVRD Electoral Areas and municipalities for consideration.

Electoral Areas Services Committee minutes dated February 14, 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

Sewage Commission minutes dated February 15, 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

Recreation Commission minutes dated February 15, 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

Sewage Commission minutes dated February 22, 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

Water Committee minutes dated February 22, 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel minutes dated February 23, 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

Board of Variance minutes dated February 23, 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

Black Creek – Oyster Bay Services Committee minutes dated February 28, 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

Electoral Areas Services Committee minutes dated February 28, 2022 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT $23,200 be allocated in 2022 from function 693 (Electoral Area C – Puntledge-Black Creek) Other Professional Fees to the Brandt Oyster River Hermitage Society for the Society’s archives project, to be reflected in the recommended budget for the service;

AND FINALLY THAT staff be authorized to enter into a funding agreement, that includes financial reporting requirements, with the Brandt Oyster River Hermitage Society to enable the allocation.

Verbal update from K. Douville, Manager of Financial Planning, on the status of the 2022-2026 financial plan for receipt.

Report dated March 4, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Emergency Shelter Land Acquisition Service, function 450 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan for the Emergency Shelter Land Acquisition Service, function 450 be approved.

Report dated March 4, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Regional Growth Strategy Service, function 512 for receipt [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022-2026 financial plan for the Regional Growth Strategy Service, function 512 be approved.

Report dated March 4, 2022 regarding the recommended 2022-2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Comox Valley Tourism Service, function 550 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the recommended 2022-2026 financial plan for the Comox Valley Tourism Service, function 550 be approved.

THAT staff be directed to bring forward a bylaw to establish a Capital Works Reserve in 2022 to support asset renewal and improvements for the Comox Valley Tourism Service, function 550.

THAT staff bring forward an amendment to Bylaw No. 482 being “Comox Valley Economic Development Service Future Expenditure Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 482, 2017” to update the name and purpose to align with the restructuring of the Comox Valley Economic Development Service to the Comox Valley Tourism Service.

Report dated March 4, 2022 regarding the proposed 2022-2026 financial plans and work plan highlights for the following services for receipt:

•Victim Services Program/Crime Stoppers Grant Contribution Service, function 200
• Comox Valley Community Justice, function 205
• Cemetery Service, function 400
• Comox Valley Airport Service, function 795 [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2022–2026 fiinancial plan for the Victim Services Program/Crime Stoppers Grant Contribution Service, function 200 be approved.

THAT the proposed 2022–2026 financial plan for the Comox Valley Community Justice Service, function 205 be approved.

THAT the proposed 2022–2026 financial plan for the Cemetery Service, function 400 be approved.

THAT the proposed 2022–2026 financial plan for the Comox Valley Airport Service, function 795 be approved.

THAT the addendum be considered.

Report dated March 7, 2022 regarding proposed 2022 - 2026 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Homelessness Supports Service, function 451 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness’ 2022 Housing Plan, including the following allocations from the 2022 – 2026 financial plan for Homelessness Supports Service, function 451 for the following projects, be approved:

a. $10,000 towards construction of a townhouse in Courtenay (Habitat for Humanity – Vancouver Island North, 1375 Piercy Avenue); and
b. $115,000 towards 40 studio and one bedroom units, with some supports, for Indigenous elders at McPhee Avenue and 17t Street (Wachiay Friendship Centre);

AND FURTHER THAT if the Comox Valley Regional District is unsuccessful in claiming the February 25, 2022 $91,028 expenditure to the Comox Valley Transition Society for the operation of the Connect Warming Centre at 685 Cliffe Avenue between September 2021 and January 2022, as an eligible activity under the terms of the CVRD’s approved Strengthening Communities Services grant, that $91,028 be allocated to cover the expenditure;

AND FURTHER THAT if the grant funder deems the $91,028 expenditure to the Comox Valley Transition Society eligible under the approved grant that staff report back to the board with a recommendation on allocation of the $91,028;

AND FURTHER THAT $19,000 be allocated to engage consulting support to assist with implementation of the service, including the recommendations of the 2021 service review;

AND FINALLY THAT the proposed 2022 - 2026 financial plan for the Homelessness Supports Service, function 451, be approved.