Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission - Minutes: 21 May 2026 (draft, taken from a later agenda packet)
21 May 2026 · 1,793 words · 20 motions (17 carried, 1 defeated, 0 withdrawn, 1 failed, 1 with no outcome word)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, May 21, 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; D. Ovington, Senior Manager, SSI Administration; J. Starke, Senior Manager, SGI Administration (EP); K. Bittorf, Manager, SSI Parks and Recreation; M. Williamson, Committee Clerk, SSI Administration (Recorder) GUESTS: I. Matous-Gibbs, Urban Matters (EP) 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 May 21, 2026, meeting of the Local Community Commission be approved as amended to remove agenda Item 8.8. CARRIED 3. Adoption of Minutes 3.1. Minutes of April 16, 2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the minutes of the April 16, 2026 meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 1 Page 13 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft May 21, 2026 4. Chair, Director, and Commissioner Reports Commissioner Rook spoke regarding: -Southern Gulf Island Economic Forum -Joint meeting with Local Trust Committee Commissioner Corno spoke regarding a meeting with Gulf Island Secondary School Environmental Club Director Holman spoke regarding: -Sustainable waste management in regional schools. -CRD Board renumeration report for next term Commissioner Baker spoke regarding: -100 Women Who Care grant -Salt Spring Foundation Grant-in-Aid review -Boat Owners Action Team (BOAT) society registration Commissioner Webster spoke regarding: -North Salt Spring Waterworks District Annual General Meeting -Inter-agency possible grant coordination on Salt Spring Island -CRD Board renumeration report for next term 5. Senior Manager Report There was no Senior Manager report. 6. Presentations/Delegations 6.1. Presentations There were no presentations. 6.2. Delegations 6.2.1. Delegation: Kristin Peebles and Tim Hiltz, Salt Spring Island Foundation Re: Item 7.1. Salt Spring Island Electoral Area 2026 Grant-In-Aid Application - Spring Intake K. Peebles and T. Hiltz spoke to agenda 7.1. 6.2.2. Delegation: Kaen Seguin, Sweetgrass Arts and Music Re: Item 7.1. Salt Spring Island Electoral Area 2026 Grant-In-Aid Application - Spring Intake K. Seguin spoke to agenda 7.1. Capital Regional District Page 2 Page 14 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 6.2.3. Meeting Minutes - Draft May 21, 2026 Delegation: Fred Williamson, SSI Resident Re: Item 7.4. Synthetic Ice Rink Donation F. Williamson spoke to agenda 7.4. 6.2.4. Delegation: Christina Penhale, StageCoach School for the Performing Arts Re: Item 7.1. Salt Spring Island Electoral Area 2026 Grant-In-Aid Application - Spring Intake C. Penhale spoke to agenda 7.1. 7. Commission Business Capital Regional District Page 3 Page 15 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 7.1. Meeting Minutes - Draft May 21, 2026 Salt Spring Island Electoral Area 2026 Grant-In-Aid Application - Spring Intake MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission approve the amount for Lookout Housing and Health Society in the total of $3,817. MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the motion be amended to include the words “pending Lookout Housing and Health Society partnering with a local Salt Spring Island-based group.” after the words “…in the total of $3,817” CARRIED Opposed Baker, Rook “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission approve the amount for Lookout Housing and Health Society in the total of $3,817, pending Lookout Housing and Health Society partnering with a local Salt Spring Island-based group.” MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, Request that the motion be withdrawn from consideration. CARRIED Opposed Baker, Corno That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission approve the amount for Lookout Housing and Health Society in the total of $3,817, pending Lookout Housing and Health Society partnering with a local Salt Spring Island-based group. WITHDRAWN MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That consideration of the Grant-in aid application of Lookout Housing and Health Society be deferred until staff contact Lookout Housing and Health Society for additional information regarding partnering with a local Salt Spring Island-based group. DEFEATED Opposed Baker, Corno, Rook MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission approve the amount for Lookout Housing and Health Society in the total of $3,817. Commissioner Baker amended the motion arising. “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission approve the amount for Lookout Housing and Health Society in the total of $3,817 and that Appendix A be amended to remove the amount of for Lookout Housing and Health Society.” The question was called on the motion arising as amended. That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission approve the amount Capital Regional District Page 4 Page 16 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft May 21, 2026 for Lookout Housing and Health Society in the total of $3,817 and that Appendix A be amended to remove the amount of for Lookout Housing and Health Society. CARRIED Opposed Webster MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission deny the amount for Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust Society- Burgoyne Valley assessment in the total of $5,000, with direction to staff to contact regarding possible funding options and that Appendix A be amended to remove the amount of for Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust Society- Burgoyne Valley assessment. CARRIED Opposed Baker, Webster MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That consideration of the Grant-in aid application for SSI Community Services Arts grants be postponed until the June 11, 2026 Salt Spring Local Community Commission and that Appendix A be amended to remove the amount of for SSI Community Services Arts grants.. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Webster, That Appendix A be amended to reduce the amount for StageCoach School for the Performing Arts from $5,000 to $2,500. FAILED MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission: Approve the Grant-in-Aid applications to the applicants listed in Appendix A as amended with specific direction on amendments, in the amount of $39,500; and CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That Appendix B be amended to remove the amount of $5,000 for Patricia Blanchard and that the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission: Approve the Grant-in-Aid applications to the applicants listed in Appendix B in the amount of $2,839.20 subject to the application changes listed under Table 5. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Director Holman, That consideration of agenda item 7.4. be moved before agenda item 7.2. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 5 Page 17 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 7.4. Meeting Minutes - Draft May 21, 2026 Synthetic Ice Rink Donation MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the meeting be extended past the 3-hour scheduled time. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission identifies Rainbow Recreation Centre as the preferred site for the temporary installation of the synthetic ice rink and direct staff to report back on detailed costs associated with installation and operation as well as potential funding partners and a recommended operating model. Commissioner Webster amended the motion. “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission identifies Rainbow Recreation Centre and Portlock Park as potential sites for the temporary installation of the synthetic ice rink and direct staff to report back on detailed costs associated with installation and operation as well as potential funding partners and a recommended operating model.” MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the rules of the Capital Regional District Board Procedures Bylaw be suspended to allow Fred Williamson to speak regarding agenda item 7.4. CARRIED The question was called on the main motion arising as amended. That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission identifies Rainbow Recreation Centre and Portlock Park as potential sites for the temporary installation of the synthetic ice rink and direct staff to report back on detailed costs associated with installation and operation as well as potential funding partners and a recommended operating model. CARRIED The Commission recessed at 12:33 pm. The Commission reconvened at 1:05 pm. MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That consideration for the following agenda item be postponed until a future June 18 meeting of the Salt Spring Local Community Commission: -Agenda Item 7.2. -Agenda Item 7.3. -Agenda Items under Agenda Item 8. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 6 Page 18 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 7.5. Meeting Minutes - Draft May 21, 2026 Integrated Housing Strategy Action Plan- Long List MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the rules of the Capital Regional District Board Procedures Bylaw be suspended to allow Isha Matous-Gibbs and Tim Hiltz to speak regarding agenda item 7.5. CARRIED This report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding the Salt Spring Island Housing Action Long list items and feedback on development of an updated draft. The Commission recessed at 3:05 pm. The Commission reconvened at 3:10 pm. 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 consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed in accordance with Section 90(1)(n) of the Community Charter. [1 Item] CARRIED The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission moved to the closed session at 3:11pm. The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission rose from its closed session at 3:14pm without report. MOVED by Commissioner Rook, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, 1. That the meeting be closed for Proposed Service and Contract Negotiations in accordance with Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. [1 Item] 2. That the meeting be closed for Land Acquisition/Disposition in accordance with Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter. [2 Item] 3. That such disclosures could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the Regional District. [3 Items] CARRIED The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission moved to the closed session at 3:16pm. The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission rose from its closed session at 4:04pm without report. Capital Regional District Page 7 Page 19 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft May 21, 2026 10. Adjournment MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission adjourn the meeting at 4:04pm. CARRIED ______________________________ CHAIR ______________________________ SENIOR MANAGER Capital Regional District Page 8 Page 20 Printed on 8/13/2026