Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission - Minutes: 19 September 2024
19 September 2024 · 1,217 words · 12 motions (12 carried, 0 defeated, 0 withdrawn, 0 failed, 0 with no outcome word)
Capital Regional District 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC V8W 1R7 Meeting Minutes Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:00 AM SIMS Boardroom 124 Rainbow Road Salt Spring Island BC PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: G. Holman (Director), G. Baker, B. Corno, B. Webster, REGRETS: E. Rook STAFF: S. Henderson, Senior Manager, Real Estate, SGI Administration and LCC Administration, D. Ovington, Senior Manager, SSI Administration, M. Williamson, Committee Clerk, (Recorder) EP- Electronic Participation GUEST: J. Wagner, SSI Public Library 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 Director Holman provided a Territorial Acknowledgement. 2. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That a late delegation, K. Goh, Chuan Society be permitted to speak. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That a late delegation, R. Jenkinson, Island pathways be permitted to speak. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That a late delegation, C. Irwin, Penelakut be permitted to speak. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That agenda for the August 15, 2024, meeting of the Local Community Commission be approved as amended with the following additions -6.2.2. Delegation – Kajin Goh, Chuan Society Re: Item 7.1.c. Warming Space -6.2.3. Delegation – Robin Jenkinson, Island Pathways Re: Item 7.1.b. Active Transportation Network Planning Grant --6.2.4. Delegation – Kurt Irwin, Penelakut Tribe Re: Item 7.1.a. Grant-in-Aid -7.1.a Grant-in-Aid for consideration before agenda item 7.1. Capital Regional District Page 1 Printed on 11/25/2024 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2024 -7.1.b. Active Transportation Network Planning Grant for consideration before agenda item 7.1. -7.1.c. Warming Space for consideration before agenda item 7.1. CARRIED 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1. Minutes of August 15, 2024 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the minutes of the August 15, 2024 meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 4. Chair, Director, and Commissioner Reports Director Holman spoke of the following items: -Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention meetings -Provincial Election -Townhall Meeting -SSI Foundation Funders Table -CRD Transportation Service Alternative Approval Process (AAP) -Electoral Area Director Provisional Budget review Commissioner Webster spoke of the following items: -SSI Foundation Funder's Table -Ganges Sewer line extension -CRD Transportation Service -Salish Sea Regional Trail Commissioner Baker spoke of the following items: -LCC Budget review -We Are What Eat Enterprise 5. Senior Manager Report There were no Senior Manager’s remarks. Director Holman spoke briefly regarding UBCM meeting with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. 6. Presentations/Delegations 6.1. Presentations 6.1.1. Presentation: Julia Wagner; SSI Public Library, Re: Installation of a Permanent Storywalk at Mouat Park J. Wagner provided a presentation on a request for an installation of a permanent Storywalk at Mouat Park. Capital Regional District Page 2 Printed on 11/25/2024 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2024 MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the proposal be refer to staff to report back.. CARRIED 6.2. Delegations MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That a late delegation, I. Clements, be permitted to speak and that the agenda be amended to include the addition of agenda item 6.2.1. Delegation – Ian Clements Re: Item 7.2. BC Active Transportation Grant - Infrastructure Grant Application - SSI -Rainbow Road Pedestrian and Bike Path for consideration before agenda item 6.2.2. CARRIED 6.2.1. Delegation - Ian Clements Re: Item 7.2. BC Active Transportation Grant Infrastructure Grant Application - SSI -Rainbow Road Pedestrian and Bike Path I. Clements spoke regarding item 7.2. 6.2.2. Delegation - Kajin Goh, Chuan Society Re: Item 7.1.c. Warming Space K. Goh spoke regarding item 7.1.c. 6.2.3. Delegation - Robin Jenkinson, Island Pathways Re: Item 7.1.b. Active Transportation Network Planning Grant R. Jenkinson spoke regarding item 7.1.b. 6.2.4. Delegation - Curt Irwin, Penelakut Re: Item 7.1.a. Grant-in-Aid K. Irwin spoke regarding item 7.1.a. 7. Commission Business 7.1.a Grant-in-Aid D. Ovington spoke regarding Grant-in-Aid intake process. Discussion ensued regarding Grant-in-Aid fall intake. 7.1.b Active Transportation Network Planning Grant S. Henderson spoke regarding Regional Parks planning for Regional Salish Sea Trail. 7.1.c. Warming Space Discussion ensued regarding warming space. 7.1. Speed Reader Board Discussion ensued regarding speed reader boards. Capital Regional District Page 3 Printed on 11/25/2024 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 7.2. Meeting Minutes September 19, 2024 BC Active Transportation Grant - Infrastructure Grant Application - SSI Rainbow Road Pedestrian and Bike Path MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends to the Capital Regional District Board: 1) That the Rainbow Road pedestrian and bike path be considered a priority project. 2) That an application to the Province of British Columbia Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program for up to $315,000 be progressed for the purpose of construction of the Rainbow Road Path on Salt Spring Island. 3) That the funding provided through the British Columbia Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program will be supported with up to $135,000 budgeted from the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission's Financial Plan; and 4) That staff be instructed to apply for, negotiate, and if successful, enter into an agreement and do all such things necessary for accepting Active Transportation Infrastructure grant funds and overseeing grant management for the proposed project. MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the rules of the Capital Regional District Board Procedures Bylaw be suspended to allow Ian Clements to speak regarding agenda item 7.2. CARRIED Question was called on the main motion. CARRIED 7.3. Ganges Village Tour Bus Parking Study There is no recommendation, this report is for information only. Discussion ensued regarding Ganges Village parking. 8. Notice(s) of Motion 8.1. Notice of Motion: Request Report on Land Holding Authority (B. Webster) Commissioner Webster provided the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next meeting of the SSI Local Community Commission “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) request that staff report on the land holding authority of the LCC and how it relates to individual service under the preview of LCC.” 9. Motion to Close Meeting 9.1. Motion to Close Meeting MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the meeting be closed for Discussion in accordance with Section 90(1)(n) of Capital Regional District Page 4 Printed on 11/25/2024 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes September 19, 2024 the Community Charter. [1 item]. CARRIED The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission moved to the closed session at 11:30pm. The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission rose from its closed session at 11:48pm without report. MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the meeting be extended past the 3-hour scheduled time. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Corno, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the meeting be closed for acquisition/disposition under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter. [3 items]. CARRIED The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission moved to the closed session at 11:50pm. 10. Rise and Report The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission rose from its closed session 2:08pm without report. 11. Adjournment MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Local Community Commission adjourn the meeting at 02:09pm. CARRIED ______________________________ CHAIR ______________________________ SENIOR MANAGER Capital Regional District Page 5 Printed on 11/25/2024