Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission - Minutes: 15 January 2026 (draft, taken from a later agenda packet)
15 January 2026 · 1,539 words · 13 motions (12 carried, 0 defeated, 1 withdrawn, 0 failed, 0 with no outcome word)
This text is a draft the Capital Regional District printed inside a later agenda packet. No standalone minutes file was posted for this date.
Capital Regional District 625 Fisgard St., Victoria, BC V8W 1R7 Meeting Minutes - Draft Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Thursday, January 15, 2026 9:00 AM SIMS Boardroom 124 Rainbow Road Salt Spring Island BC PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: E. Rook, G. Holman (Director), B. Corno, B. Webster, STAFF: S. Henderson, General Manager, Electoral Area Services; D. Ovington, Senior Manager, SSI Administration; K. Bittorf, Manager, SSI Parks and Recreation; M. Williamson, Committee Clerk, SSI Administration (Recorder) ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: G. Baker EP- Electronic Participation These minutes follow the order of the agenda although the sequence may have varied. The meeting was called to order at 09:01 am. 1. Territorial Acknowledgement D. Ovington provided a Territorial Acknowledgement. 2. Election of SSI Local Community Commission Chair The Senior Manager, Salt Spring Island Administration called for nominations for the position of Chair of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission for 2026. Commissioner Webster nominated Commissioner Rook. Commissioner Rook accepted the nomination. D. Ovington called for nominations a second time. D. Ovington called for nominations a third time. Hearing no further nominations, the Senior Manager, Salt Spring Island Administration declared Commissioner Rook Chair of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission by acclamation. Capital Regional District Page 1 4 Printed on 2/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft January 15, 2026 3. Election of SSI Local Community Commission Vice-Chair The Chair called for nominations for the position of Vice Chair of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission for 2026. Commissioner Corno nominated Director Holman. Director Holman accepted the nomination. Commissioner Rook called for nominations a second time. Commissioner Rook called for nominations a third time. Hearing no further nominations, the Chair declared Director Holman Vice Chair of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission by acclamation. 4. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That a late delegation R. Williams, Chair of the Ganges Harbourwalk Project Steering Committee, be permitted to speak. CARRIED MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That a late delegation P. Meyers, Island Pathways Partners Creating Pathways, be permitted to speak. CARRIED MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That agenda for the January 15, 2026, meeting of the Local Community Commission be approved as amended with the following amendments: -addition of agenda item 9.a. Ganges Harbourwalk Project -addition of agenda item 9.b. Swanson Rd/Lakeview Crescent Pathway Project -addition of agenda item 8.2.1. Delegation: Robin Williams, Ganges Harbourwalk Project Steering Committee Re: Agenda Item 9.a. Ganges Harbourwalk Project -addition of agenda item 8.2.2. Delegation: Peter Meyers, Island Pathways Partners Creating Pathways Re: Agenda Item 9.b. Swanson Rd/Lakeview Crescent Pathway Project CARRIED 5. Adoption of Minutes 5.1. Minutes of December 11, 2025 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the minutes of the December 11, 2025 meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 2 5 Printed on 2/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft January 15, 2026 6. Chair, Director, and Commissioner Reports Commissioner Webster spoke regarding the review of Clean BC Program. Commissioner Corno spoke regarding public awareness of CRD services on SSI. Director Holman spoke regarding: -SSI Transit Max Levy Bylaw -SSI Regional Trail referral to Transportation Committee -CRD reviewing coordinating homeless services in the region -Notice of motion to the CRD Board regarding regional equity -Building permits process and fee changes -CRD greenhouse gas emissions tracking annual update -Phoenix lease renewal and licence agreement user Commissioner Rook spoke regarding: -Southern Gulf Island Forum meeting -Registration requirements for boats 7. Senior Manager Report D. Ovington provided information regarding: -MOTT flexible reflector installation multi year project, portion allocated annually -2025 staffing hiring and vacancies update S. Henderson spoke regarding: - Building inspection bylaw 8. Presentations/Delegations 8.1. Presentations There were no presentations 8.2. Delegations 8.2.1. Delegation: Robin Williams, Ganges Harbourwalk Project Steering Committee Re: Agenda Item 9.a. Ganges Harbourwalk Project R. Williams spoke to item 9.a. 8.2.2. Delegation: Peter Meyers, Island Pathways Partners Creating Pathways Re: Agenda Item 9.b. Swanson Rd/Lakeview Crescent Pathway Project P. Meyers spoke to item 9.b. 9. Commission Business Capital Regional District Page 3 6 Printed on 2/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 9.1.a. Meeting Minutes - Draft January 15, 2026 Ganges Harbourwalk Project There was no discussion of this agenda item. 9.1.b. Swanson Rd/Lakeview Crescent Pathway Project There was no discussion of this agenda item. 9.1. Project Tracker Quarterly No. 21, 2025 The report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding progress with ongoing projects under SSI Administration. 9.2. Motion Tracker Quarterly The report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding progress of acting on motions. 9.3. Baker Public Beach Access Information Panels MOVED by Commissioner Webster SECONDED by Director Holman, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission postpone consideration of Baker Beach access information panels project until the legal dispute has been resolved. CARRIED 9.4. Process to Establish a Sister City Between Salt Spring Island and Orca Island The report was received for information. 10. Notice(s) of Motion Capital Regional District Page 4 7 Printed on 2/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 10.1. Meeting Minutes - Draft January 15, 2026 Motion with Notice: SSI Foundation Meeting (G. Baker) MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission requests that staff arrange a meeting involving the Salt Spring Island Foundation, CRD staff and two representatives of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission in the near future. MOVED by Commissioner Corno, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the Motion with Notice be Withdrawn. CARRIED That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission requests that staff arrange a meeting involving the Salt Spring Island Foundation, CRD staff and two representatives of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission in the near future. WITHDRAWN 10.2. Motion with Notice: SSI Chamber of Commerce Meeting (B. Webster) MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission request that representatives of the Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce meet with the Electoral Area Director, one other LCC commissioner and a staff representative to discuss: -The potential for establishing a Business Improvement Area on Salt Spring Island -The ongoing working relationship between the LCC and the Chamber CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Corno, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) appoints Commissioner Webster to attend the meeting with Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce. CARRIED 10.3. Notice of Motion: Ganges Speed Limit Advocacy (B. Webster) Commissioner Webster proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at a future meeting: “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission request that the Capital Regional District Board write to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit requesting that the ministry institute a 30 km/h speed limit throughout the Ganges core, including: -Rainbow Road from Lower Ganges Road to the Rainbow Recreation Centre -Jackson Avenue -Hereford Avenue -McPhillips Avenue -Seaview Avenue” Capital Regional District Page 5 8 Printed on 2/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 10.4. Meeting Minutes - Draft January 15, 2026 Notice of Motion: BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Advocacy (B. Webster) Commissioner Webster proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at a future meeting: “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission request that the Capital Regional District Board write to the Government of British Columbia requesting the resumption of the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program in 2026.” 10.5. Notice of Motion: Harbour Workshop Invitations (G. Holman) Director Holman proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at a future meeting: “That the next Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission workshop regarding harbour management invite representatives of the Province and Transport Canada to discuss their role.” 10.6. Notice of Motion: LCC Strategic Plan Amendment (G. Holman) Director Holman proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at a future meeting: “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Strategic Plan be amended to include a goal regarding improving public consultation on annual budgets.” 11. Motion to Close Meeting Capital Regional District Page 6 9 Printed on 2/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 11.1 Meeting Minutes - Draft January 15, 2026 Motion to Close Meeting MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the meeting be closed for Proposed Service and Contract Negotiations in accordance with Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. [2 Items] CARRIED MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That such disclosures could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the Regional District. [1 Items] CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Corno, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That such disclosures could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the Regional District. [1 Items] CARRIED The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission moved to the closed session at 11:02pm. MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the meeting be extended past the 3-hour scheduled time. CARRIED The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission rose from its closed session at 12:24pm without report. 12. Adjournment MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission adjourn the meeting at 12:24pm. CARRIED ______________________________ CHAIR ______________________________ SENIOR MANAGER Capital Regional District Page 7 10 Printed on 2/13/2026