Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission - Minutes: 19 March 2026 (draft, taken from a later agenda packet)
19 March 2026 · 1,652 words · 14 motions (14 carried, 0 defeated, 0 withdrawn, 0 failed, 0 with no outcome word)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, March 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. Carby, Senior Manager, Protective Services (EP); D. Ovington, Senior Manager, SSI Administration; K. Bittorf, Manager, SSI Parks and Recreation; L. Xu, Manager, Local Services, Financial Services (EP); C. Henderson, Administrative Officer, Protective Services(EP); M. Williamson, Committee Clerk, SSI Administration (Recorder) GUESTS: S. Wright, BC Transit; M. Malik, BC Transit EP- Electronic Participation These minutes follow the order of the agenda although the sequence may have varied. The meeting was called to order at 09:03 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 March 19, 2026, meeting of the Local Community Commission be approved as presented. CARRIED 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1. Minutes of February 19, 2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the minutes of the February 19, 2026 meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 1 Page 4 Printed on 4/9/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft March 19, 2026 4. Chair, Director, and Commissioner Reports Commissioner Rook spoke regarding: -CRD Board rise and report -Island Trust Local Committee meeting Commissioner Baker spoke regarding: -Island Pathways Bike Lane revitalization -Possible Rental Opportunity Support System (ROSS) Commissioner Webster spoke regarding: -Accessibility on Salt Spring Island -Ladder truck purchased by SSI Fire Protection District -Construction started on Hydrofield Ballpark Director Holman spoke regarding: -Four SSI water service borrowing authorization petitions -Building inspection information session regarding fee update -CRD Geese Management program on SSI -Feasibility Study to refurbish E&N railway for passenger service -Norton Road housing project 5. Senior Manager Report D. Ovington spoke regarding: -Construction of Hydrofield Ballpark has started -LCC budget planning scheduled for May 14, 2026 6. Presentations/Delegations 6.1. Presentations 6.1.1. Presentation: Shawn Carby, Protective Services Re: CRD Adjudication Process S. Carby and C. Henderson spoke regarding the new CRD adjudication process for bylaw enforcement. 6.1.2. Presentation: Seth Wright, BC Transit Re: SSI Transit Fare Review S. Wright and M. Malik spoke regarding the BC Transit’s Salt Spring Island Fare Review engagement results. 6.2. Delegations There were no Delegations. 7. Commission Business Capital Regional District Page 2 Page 5 Printed on 4/9/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 7.1. Meeting Minutes - Draft March 19, 2026 Salt Spring Island Transit Service - Fare Review MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission approve Option 3 moderate increase to $2.75 for a single-ride fare in 2026 and to $3.00 in 2027 with lower monthly pass cost as the preferred fare change and that staff work with BC Transit to implement the revised fare structure at the next feasible service change. CARRIED 7.2. Requisition Increase to support SSI Transit Service Expansion and Long-Term Funding MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission do not consider a bylaw revisions to increase the maximum requisition of bylaw 4647 and recommending an assent vote until after the October 17, 2026 election. CARRIED OPPOSED Baker, Holman 7.3. Grant-In-Aid Application - Transition Salt Spring MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission: Approve the Grant-in-Aid application to Transition Salt Spring Society in the amount of $3,500, pending eligibility and financial review. CARRIED 8. Notice(s) of Motion Capital Regional District Page 3 Page 6 Printed on 4/9/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 8.1. Meeting Minutes - Draft March 19, 2026 Motion with Notice: Community Works Fund Tracker (B. Corno) MOVED by Commissioner Corno, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, 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. MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the meeting be extended past the 3-hour scheduled time. CARRIED Commissioner Corno amended the Notice of Motion to read: “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission requests that the Community Works Fund Annual Report be referred to the LCC on an annual basis and that staff include a summary of proposed CWF funded projects by service during the review of the provisional budget including the criteria for CWF eligibility.” Question was called on the Notice of Motion as amended. That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) requests that the Community Works Fund Annual Report be referred to the LCC on an annual basis and that staff include a summary of proposed CWF funded projects by service during the review of the provisional budget including the criteria for CWF eligibility. CARRIED The Commission recessed at 12:11pm. The Commission reconvened at 01:04 pm. Capital Regional District Page 4 Page 7 Printed on 4/9/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 8.2. Meeting Minutes - Draft March 19, 2026 Motion with Notice: Permit for Bicycle Icon Painting (G. Baker) MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, 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. Commissioner Baker amended the Notice of Motion to read: “The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) request staff report back on the implications of applying 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.” Question was called on the Notice of Motion as amended. The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) request staff report back on the implications of applying 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. CARRIED 8.3. Motion with Notice: Stewart Road Reflectors Advocacy (G. Holman) MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) request that staff convey a request to the Ministry of Transport and Transit (MoTT) staff to install reflectors and extend existing safety barriers on Stewart Rd at the hairpin corner. CARRIED 8.4. Motion with Notice: Cusheon Lake Road Line Painting and Reflector Advocacy (G. Holman) MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) request that staff convey a request to the Ministry of Transport and Transit (MoTT) staff to paint a centre line on Cusheon Lake Road. CARRIED 8.5. Motion with Notice: Crosswalk Visibility Fulford-Ganges (B.Corno) MOVED by Commissioner Corno, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the Local Community Commission directs staff to contact Ministry of Transport and Transit (MOTT) to request changes to make the new crosswalk at the intersection of Fulford Ganges Rd and Seaview Avenue more visible at all times of the day, and to prevent cars from parking in front of that crosswalk on the west side of Fulford Ganges, for cars travelling south out of Ganges. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 5 Page 8 Printed on 4/9/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 8.6. Meeting Minutes - Draft March 19, 2026 Notice of Motion: Tax Requisition Insert Proportion Representation (E. Rook) Commissioner Rook proposed the following Notice of Motion for same day consideration: “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) direct staff to replace, in the 2026 property tax insert, the previously used visual representation of the makeup of the tax requisition (pie chart), with one based upon the proportion of the tax requisition by jurisdiction, i.e., SSI LCC Services, SSI Non-LCC Services, CRD Regional/Sub-Regional, CRD Hospital, and CRD Joint Electoral Area.” MOVED by Commissioner Rook, SECONDED by Director Holman, That same day consideration be applied to the Notice of Motion. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Rook, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) direct staff to replace, in the 2026 property tax insert, the previously used visual representation of the makeup of the tax requisition (pie chart), with one based upon the proportion of the tax requisition by jurisdiction, i.e., SSI LCC Services, SSI Non-LCC Services, CRD Regional/Sub-Regional, CRD Hospital, and CRD Joint Electoral Area. 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 land acquisition/expropriation in accordance with Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter. [1 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 2:09pm. Capital Regional District Page 6 Page 9 Printed on 4/9/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft March 19, 2026 10. Rise and Report The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission rose from its closed session at 2:40pm and reported the following: At the January 15, 2026 Closed Session of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission, the Commission passed the following: That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission approve the Lease renewal for Fulford Ballpark, 2491 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island between James Akerman and Capital Regional District for a one-year term commencing February 1, 2026. 11. Adjournment MOVED by Commissioner Webster SECONDED by Director Holman, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission adjourn the meeting at 2:41pm. CARRIED ______________________________ CHAIR ______________________________ SENIOR MANAGER Capital Regional District Page 7 Page 10 Printed on 4/9/2026