Hilary Jones, Member of Vancouver Island Safe Tech Alliance (VISTA), and others, to present information regarding the proposed Telus cell tower at 1388 Ellenor Road. [Item] 

Dr. Stephen Malthouse, Canada Health Alliance, to present information regarding the proposed Telus cell tower at 1388 Ellenor Road. [Item] 

Leah McCulloch, Greg McCulloch and Marg Friesen, to present information regarding the installation of proposed Telus cell towers installed in the Comox Valley Regional District, as they relate to the health of humans, the environment, and wildlife. [Item] 

Electoral Areas Services Committee management dated March, 2023 report for receipt. [Item] 

Report dated March 2, 2023 regarding engagement results regarding a proposal by Telus Communications Inc. to construct a 43.0-metre-tall telecommunication antenna system at 1388 Ellenor Road and consideration of granting a letter of concurrence for receipt. [Item] 

NOTE: The above-noted staff report was updated on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 8:41 am to correct a minor error.

Due to the size of the attachments to the above-noted report, they have been attached separately as follows:

Appendix A, part one [Item] 

Appendix A, part two [Item] 

Appendix A, part three [Item] 

Appendix A, part four [Item] 

Appendix B [Item] 

THAT Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) Canada be advised that Telus Communications Inc. and SitePath Consulting Ltd. have provided the Comox Valley Regional District with the results of their public engagement and is seeking concurrence that the required public consultation process has been undertaken for the proposed telecommunications tower on the property described as Lot 189, Comox District, Except the North West ¼ Thereof and Part in Plans 16118 and 2121, PID 003-871-895 (1388 Ellenor Road);

AND FINALLY THAT, as local governments are limited in their ability to regulate telecommunications towers and Telus Communications Inc. and SitePath Consulting Ltd. have addressed applicable bylaws and policies, including our Telecommunication Antenna System Application and Consultation Process Policy, the Board authorize staff to submit a letter of concurrence to ISED Canada which encourages that public health concerns be addressed; K’ómoks First Nation be engaged regarding the possible need for a Cultural Heritage Investigation Permit; a Qualified Environmental Professional be involved to mitigate environmental impacts; and that Telus further explore siting the tower in the northeastern corner of the property per comments from the Advisory Planning Commissions and Parks department.

Report dated March 2, 2023 an operation update on active transportation grant funding and project timeline for the Denman Cross-Island Trail project for receipt [Item] 

Report dated February 28, 2023 regarding an operational update on the Lazo Greenway Multi Use Pathway project in Lazo North (Electoral Area B) and the Town of Comox 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)(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)(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

Report dated March 2, 2023 regarding additional information prior to responding to a provincial referral to amend conditional Water Licence No. 500169 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board considers the on-site treatment, storage, transport, and sale of bulk water, not including water bottling, from 2400/2410 Sackville Road (PID 002-904-713) as a Home Occupation use in Bylaw No. 520, being the “Rural Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw, No. 520, 2019”;

AND FURTHER THAT the Comox Valley Regional District provide the referral comments on Provincial Referral (CVRD File: 20004026 C 22), attached to this report as (Appendix A), that onsite treatment, storage, transport, and sale of bulk water, not including water bottling, is permitted as a Home Occupation use, subject to Bylaw No. 520, being the “Rural Comox Valley Zoning Bylaw.No. 520, 2019”.

Report dated March 2, 2023 regarding additional information requested by the Electoral Areas Services Committee for its consideration of a rezoning proposal for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board deny the application to rezone Lot 4, Block 249, Comox District, Plan EPP11657, PID 028-704-550 (Lot 4, Plan EPP11657, Forbidden Plateau Road), which would have enabled subdivision to create 4-hectare parcels.