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NOTICE OF MEETING
REGIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS COMMITTEE


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Civic Room, located at 770 Harmston Avenue, Courtenay, BC commencing at 2:30 pm.

The chair of the committee will preside over the meeting according to the CVRD procedure bylaw. This meeting may include participation by members of the committee via electronic communication.

This meeting is not meant for general public input. If members of the public wish to speak at a meeting, they should contact the CVRD Legislative Services Department to request to appear as a delegation. Live webcasts and recordings are available at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/minutes-agendas

All committee motions will be voted on using weighted votes as determined under Bylaw No. 719.

In the event of an emergency the public gathering place is the parking lot outside the Civic Room.
 
 
AGENDA
 
   
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
The first order of business is the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair. The Corporate Legislative Officer will call the meeting to order and conduct the elections pursuant to the CVRD Board procedure bylaw.
 
A. RECOGNITION OF TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES:
B. DELEGATIONS:
C. MANAGEMENT REPORT:
D. PUBLIC INPUT - 2023-2027 FINANCIAL PLAN
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 2021-2025 proposed financial plan here: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/budgetinquiries
 
E. REPORTS:
1) 2023-2027 FINANCIAL PLAN - REGIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS SERVICE, FUNCTION 625
 
Report dated February 23, 2023 regarding the inaugural proposed 2023–2027 operating financial plan for Regional Parks and Trails Service, function 625 for receipt. [Item
 
Recommendation #1:
 
THAT the proposed 2023–2027 operating financial plan for the Regional Parks and Trails Service, function 625, be approved.
 
Recommendation #2:
 
THAT staff be directed to bring forward the appropriate bylaws to establish both a future expenditures reserve and a capital works reserve for the Regional Parks and Trails Service, function 625.
 
2) REGIONAL PARKS AND TRAILS STRATEGIC PLAN - SCOPE OF SERVICES
 
Report dated February 23, 2023 regarding the scope of services that would be included in the Regional Parks and Trails strategic plan Request for Proposal for receipt. [Item
 
NOTE: Appendix A to the staff report was updated at 9:05 am, Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
 
Recommendation:
 
THAT staff be directed to proceed with the issuance of a Request for Proposal for a Regional Parks and Trails strategic plan based on the scope of services as outlined in the staff report dated February 23, 2023 and subject to the approval of the 2023–2027 operating financial plan for the Regional Parks and Trails Service, function 625.
 
F. NEW BUSINESS:
G. ADDENDUM - UPON APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE:
H. MEDIA QUESTIONS:
I. IN-CAMERA:
J. TERMINATION:
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