Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission - Minutes: 19 February 2026 (draft, taken from a later agenda packet)
19 February 2026 · 2,153 words · 19 motions (17 carried, 1 defeated, 0 withdrawn, 0 failed, 1 with no outcome word)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, February 19, 2026 9:00 AM SIMS Boardroom 124 Rainbow Road Salt Spring Island BC PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: E. Rook, G. Holman (Director), B. Corno, G. Baker, B. Webster, STAFF: S. Henderson, General Manager, Electoral Area Services; K. Bittorf, Manager, SSI Parks and Recreation; M. Williamson, Committee Clerk, SSI Administration (Recorder) EP- Electronic Participation These minutes follow the order of the agenda although the sequence may have varied. The meeting was called to order at 09:02 am. 1. Territorial Acknowledgement Commissioner Rook provided a Territorial Acknowledgement. 2. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That agenda for the January 15, 2026, meeting of the Local Community Commission be approved as amended with the following amendments: -renumbering of agenda item 7.1. to 7.1.b. Salish Sea Trail Network -renumbering and reordering of agenda item 7.2. to 7.1. Vesuvius Bay Terminal Expansion, move before agenda item 7.1.b., and the following items be renumbered accordingly -addition of agenda item 7.1.a Ministry of Transportation and Advocacy after agenda item 7.1. CARRIED 3. Adoption of Minutes Capital Regional District Page 1 Page 5 Printed on 3/11/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 3.1. Meeting Minutes - Draft February 19, 2026 Minutes of January 15-29, 2025 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the minutes of the January 15, 2026 meeting be adopted as amended with the following amendments: -that the word “Meyers,” be replaced with the word “Meyer,” after the words “Delegation: Peter” and before the words “Island Pathways Partners…” -that the word “Meyers,” be replaced with the word “Meyer,” after the word “P.” and before the words “spoke to item 9.b.” -that the word “Orca” be replaced with the word “Orcas” after the words “…Salt Spring Island and” and before the word “Island” CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the minutes of the January 29, 2026 meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED 4. Chair, Director, and Commissioner Reports Commissioner Rook spoke regarding: -Salt Spring Local Trust Committee meeting -BC Ferries Engagement Committee meeting Commissioner Corno spoke regarding community engagement. Commissioner Webster spoke regarding: -Meeting with Chamber of Commerce -Possible visitor levy -Ganges Village amenities -Ganges Fire Hall repurposing discussion Director Holman spoke regarding: -Meeting with Chamber of Commerce -Possible visitor levy -SSI Regional Trail referral -BC Ferries advocacy meetings -BC Housing funding postponement -Ganges hill project safety concerns 5. Senior Manager Report K. Bittorf provided information regarding the annual pool maintenance closure is four week this year to allow for repairs requiring the pool to be drained. S. Henderson spoke regarding: -Harbours Workshop upcoming in April -Integrated House Strategy LCC feedback session planned for May 6. Presentations/Delegations Capital Regional District Page 2 Page 6 Printed on 3/11/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft February 19, 2026 6.1. Presentations There were no Presentations. 6.2. Delegations 6.2.1. Delegation: Peter Meyer; Island Pathways; Re: Agenda Item 7.2. Vesuvius Bay Terminal Expansion P. Meyers spoke to item 7.1. 6.2.2. Delegation: Robin Jenkinson; Island Pathways; Re: Agenda Item 7.1. Salish Sea Trail Network R. Jenkinson spoke to item 8.2. 7. Commission Business 7.1. Vesuvius Bay Terminal Expansion MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission request that the Capital Regional District Board write to BC Ferries regarding their plans for the Vesuvius ferry terminal and reminding them of the importance of accommodating trails, including the Margaret Community Trail and plans for the Regional Salish Sea Trail. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission direct CRD staff to liaise with BC Ferries staff regarding trails and pathways potentially impacted by the Vesuvius Terminal project. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 3 Page 7 Printed on 3/11/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 7.1.a. Meeting Minutes - Draft February 19, 2026 Ministry of Transportation and Transit Advocacy MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) Chair and Vice Chair write a letter to Ministry of Transportation and Transit MOTT) regarding cyclist and pedestrian safety concerns of the Ganges hill project including: -Drain grates not level with pavement -Shoulder width too narrow, markings confusing -Crosswalk visibility at the bottom of the hill -Lighting at Beddis intersection working MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the rules of the Capital Regional District Board Procedures Bylaw be suspended to allow member of Island Pathway present to speak regarding agenda item 7.1.a. CARRIED Question was called on the main motion. The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) Chair and Vice Chair write a letter to Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) regarding cyclist and pedestrian safety concerns of the Ganges hill project including: -Drain grates not level with pavement -Shoulder width too narrow, markings confusing -Crosswalk visibility at the bottom of the hill -Lighting at Beddis intersection working CARRIED 7.1.b. Salish Sea Trail Network Discussion ensued regarding the Regional Trail project on Salt Spring. 7.2. CRD and SD64 Joint Use Committee Appointment MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Director Holman, The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) appoints Commissioner Corno to serve on a Joint Use Committee as identified in the 2021 Joint-Use Agreement between the Capital Regional District and Board of Trustees of School District No.64. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 4 Page 8 Printed on 3/11/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 7.3. Meeting Minutes - Draft February 19, 2026 Grace Point Statutory Right of Way MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission requests that staff procure detailed designs and costing for the Centennial and Gracepoint Boardwalks to address deficiencies identified in the 2021 Structural Assessment and erect additional signage indicating the park is closed from dawn to dusk. CARRIED MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Director Corno, That the Agenda be amended to move consideration of agenda item 9.1. and agenda item 10, before agenda item 7.4. CARRIED 9. Motion to Close Meeting 9.1. Motion to Close Meeting MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, 1. That the meeting be closed for Proposed Service and Contract Negotiations in accordance with Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. [2 Items] 2. 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 11:20pm. MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the meeting be extended past the 3-hour scheduled time. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 5 Page 9 Printed on 3/11/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft February 19, 2026 10. Rise and Report The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission rose from its closed session at 2:38pm and reported the following: At the December 11, 2025 Closed Session of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission, the Commission passed the following: The Salt Spring Local Community Commission recommends to the Capital Regional District Board: That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) requests that staff report back on the costs, consultation, and administrative changes required to reallocate the services under the LCC’s jurisdiction. As well as a funding model to support a referendum in October 17, 2026 to expand the LCC services to include: • 1.535 SSI Stormwater Quality Management • 1.316 SSI Building Numbering • Community Works Funding • 1.111 EA SSI Administrative Budget • 2.624 Beddis Water • 2.628 Cedar Lane Water • 2.622 Cedars of Tuam Water • 2.261 Fernwood and Highland Water • 2.626 Fulford Water • 3.810 Ganges Sewer • 3.820 Maliview Sewer Discussion ensued regarding the commission rise and report and the CRD board rise and report on February 11, 2026. 7.4. Business License Feasibility Study on Salt Spring Island MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission direct staff to include $40,000 in the 2027 Provisional Budget, through the Salt Spring Island Economic Development Service, to fund a Business Licensing Feasibility Study. CARRIED OPPOSED Holman 7.5. Short Term Rentals Stakeholder Roundtable Discussion ensued regarding Short Term Rental Stakeholder Roundtable. 7.6. Overview of Facility Agreements, Major Capital Initiatives and Required Management Resources MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission refers the report back to staff for additional information. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 6 Page 10 Printed on 3/11/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft February 19, 2026 8. Notice(s) of Motion 8.1. Motion with Notice: Ganges Speed Limit Advocacy (B. Webster) MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, 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 MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the motion be amended with the addition of the words “-Lower Ganges Road from Rainbow Road to Blain Road” after the words “-Seaview Avenue” DEFEATED OPPOSED Baker, Corno, Webster Question was called on the motion without amendment. 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 CARRIED 8.2. Motion with Notice: BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Advocacy (B. Webster) MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, 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. CARRIED 8.3. Motion with Notice: Harbour Workshop Invitations (G. Holman) MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the at next Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission workshop regarding harbour management that invites are sent representatives of the Province and Transport Canada to discuss their role, including staff and elected representatives. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 7 Page 11 Printed on 3/11/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 8.4. Meeting Minutes - Draft February 19, 2026 Motion with Notice: LCC Strategic Plan Amendment (G. Holman) MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Strategic Plan be amended to include a goal regarding improving public consultation on annual budgets as part of a general discussion on the plan before the end of the term. CARRIED 8.5. Notice of Motion: Community Works Fund Tracker (B. Corno) Commissioner Corno proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at a future meeting: “That CRD staff, the Electoral Area Director, and the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission collaborate on the development and maintenance of a tool that tracks the annual value of the Community Works Fund, projects that have been funded from the annual allotment, projects that have community works funds committed to them, and details potential projects that may be eligible for CWF in the future.” 8.6. Notice of Motion: Permit for Bicycle Icon Painting (G. Baker) Commissioner Baker proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at a future meeting: “The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) request staff apply to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit for a permit to regularly paint bicycle icons at appropriate locations including northbound on Fulford-Ganges Road approaching Ganges.” 8.7. Notice of Motion: Stewart Road Reflectors Advocacy (G. Holman) Director Holman proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at a future meeting: “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) request that staff convey a request to the Ministry of Transport and Transit (MoTT) to install reflectors and extend existing safety barriers on Stewart Rd at the hairpin corner.” 8.8. Notice of Motion: Cusheon Lake Road Line Painting and Reflector Advocacy (G. Holman) Director Holman proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at a future meeting: “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) request that staff convey a request to the Ministry of Transport and Transit (MoTT) to paint a centre line and install more reflectors on Cusheon Lake Rd.” Capital Regional District Page 8 Page 12 Printed on 3/11/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft February 19, 2026 11. Adjournment MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission adjourn the meeting at 3:53pm. CARRIED ______________________________ CHAIR ______________________________ SENIOR MANAGER Capital Regional District Page 9 Page 13 Printed on 3/11/2026