Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission - Minutes: 20 June 2024
20 June 2024 · 1,028 words · 12 motions (12 carried, 0 defeated, 0 withdrawn, 0 failed, 0 with no outcome word)
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Held Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Salt Spring Island Multi Space (SIMS) 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2K3 Present: Commissioners: E. Rook, G. Holman (Director), G. Baker, B. Corno, B. Webster, Staff: S. Henderson, Senior Manager, Real Estate, SGI Administration and SSI LCC, D. Ovington, Manager, SSI Parks and Recreation, K. Vincent, Senior Financial Advisor, Financial Services, M. Williamson, Committee Clerk, (Recorder) EP- Electronic Participation Guest: S. Wright, BC Transit, T. Wegwitz, Watt Consulting Group These minutes follow the order of the agenda although the sequence may have varied. The meeting was called to order at 09:02 am. 1. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Commissioner Rook provided a Territorial Acknowledgement. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That consideration of agenda item 7.5. be moved before agenda item 7.1. and that the agenda for the June 20, 2024, meeting of the Local Community Commission be approved as amended. CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1. Minutes of May 16, 2024 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the minutes of the May 16, 2024 meeting be adopted with the following amendment. -Under item 4 second line, the word “Maxwell” be switched with the word “Community” after the word “- Mount” and before the words “Park community consultation” CARRIED 4. CHAIR, DIRECTOR, AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Rook remarked that is the one-year anniversary of the SSI Local Community Commission (LCC). EXEC-1295039085-4211 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2024 Commissioner Baker spoke of the following items: − The past year of being on the LCC − Ask Salt Spring − Housing Now Program − Meeting with a live aboard on his boat Director Holman spoke of the following items: − Elementary students learning about local government requests − MOTI Ganges hill project RFP − Harbour management workshop result reporting to Environmental Services Committee − CRD Emergency program applying for Fire Smart grant − SSI Public Library board meeting − CRD website update − Joint LCC and Island Trust Local Committee Joint meeting − Island Trust complete communities committee Commissioner Webster spoke of the Harbour management workshop and reporting back to the LCC with more details in the future. 5. Senior Manager Report S. Henderson spoke of the following items: − Offered congratulations on LCC one-year anniversary − Actively reviewing dewater options for sewage treatment at Burgoyne site − South Rainbow Road tender for Active Transportation Project is posted 6. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 6.1. Presentations 6.1.1. Presentation: Seth Wright; BC Transit, Re: BC Transit Expansion of Services S. Wright provided a presentation on BC Transit expansion of service on Salt Spring Island. 6.1.2. Presentation: Tania Wegwitz; Watt Consulting Group, Re: Ganges Tour Bus Parking Study T. Wegwitz provided a presentation on Ganges Tour Bus Parking Study. 6.2. Delegations 6.2.1. Delegation - Robin Williams, resident of SSI Re: Item 6.1.1. Presentation: Seth Wright; BC Transit, Re: BC Transit Expansion of Services R. Williams spoke regarding item 6.1.1. 2 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2024 7. COMMISSION BUSINESS 7.5. Financial Plan Amendments to the SSI Economic Development and SSI Liquid Waste Disposal Services MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends to the Capital Regional District Board that the Salt Spring Island Economic Development Service 2024 Operating Budget be amended to increase the budget for one-time project of Integrated Housing Strategy for Salt Spring Island by $60,000, funded from the Operating Reserve Fund (ORF). CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends to the Capital Regional District Board that the Salt Spring Island Liquid Waste Disposal Service 2024 capital plan be amended to add a new project for evaluating alternatives to liquid waste disposal (24-03) for $60,000 budget, funded from the Capital Reserve Fund (CRF). CARRIED 7.1 Ganges Tour Bus Parking Discussion ensued regarding Tour Bus parking in Ganges. 7.2. Public Electrical Charging Stations - Salt Spring Island This report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding public electrical charging station on Salt Spring Island. 7.3. Designated CRD Community Park Land on SSI This report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding CRD Park land on Salt Spring Island. MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the meeting be extended past the 3-hour scheduled time. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That consideration of agenda item 7.4. to be moved after agenda item 9. CARRIED 7.6 2024 Rural Island Economic Partnership Forum - November 15-16, 2024 MOVED by Commissioner Baker SECONDED by Director Holman That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission approves funding of $2,500 for the 2024 Rural Island Economic Partnership Forum. CARRIED 3 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2024 7.7. 4 LCC Meeting Schedule Discussion ensued regarding upcoming Local Community Commission July meetings. The Commission recessed at 12:10 pm. The Commission reconvened at 12:57 pm 8. Notice(s) of Motion 9. Motion to Close Meeting MOVED by Director Holman SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the meeting be closed for Litigation in accordance with Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter. [1 item]. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the meeting be closed for Advice in accordance with Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter. [1 item]. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Corno, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the meeting be closed for Discussion in accordance with Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. [1 item]. CARRIED The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission moved to the closed session at 01:00pm. The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission rose from its closed session at 03:59pm without report. 7.4. Salt Spring Island Park Maintenance and Bus Depot Yard MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, Defer consideration until the next meeting and for additional information from staff. CARRIED 10. ADJOURNMENT MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Local Community Commission adjourn the meeting at 04:03pm. CARRIED ______________________________ CHAIR ______________________________ SENIOR MANAGER