Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission - Minutes: 18 June 2026 (draft, taken from a later agenda packet)
18 June 2026 · 1,511 words · 18 motions (18 carried, 0 defeated, 0 withdrawn, 0 failed, 0 with no outcome word)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, June 18, 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; K. Bittorf, Manager, SSI Parks and Recreation; L. Xu, Manager, Local Services, Finance Services (EP); K. Vincent, Senior Financial Advisor, Finance Services (EP); A. Elliyoon Financial Analyst, Finance Services (EP); M. Williamson, Committee Clerk, SSI Administration (Recorder) GUESTS: J. Budnyk, Housing Now; A. Evanik, Housing Now 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 a late delegation, M. Legg, President of the Salt Spring United Football Club, be permitted to speak. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Corno, SECONDED by Director Holman, That agenda for the June 18, 2026, meeting of the Local Community Commission be approved as amended with the following amendments: -Addition of Agenda Item 6.2.3. Delegation: Malcolm Legg, Salt Spring United Football Club Re: Item 7.5. Salt Spring Island Hydro-Field Project Update -Consideration of Agenda Item 7.8. be moved before Agenda Item 7.1.a. -Consideration of Agenda Item 7.5. be moved before Agenda Item 7.1.a. CARRIED 3. Adoption of Minutes Capital Regional District Page 1 Page 23 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 3.1. Meeting Minutes - Draft June 18, 2026 Minutes of May 14, 2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That consideration of the minutes for the May 14, 2026 be postponed until the August 20, 2026. CARRIED 4. Chair, Director, and Commissioner Reports Commissioner Webster spoke regarding: -June 18, 2026 Local Community Commission meeting agenda -Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Commissioner Baker spoke regarding: -New Society supporting harbour clean up -Possible removal flammable overgrowth on public property -Possible septic system review. -Parks Maintenance Director Holman spoke regarding: -Gulf Island Secondary School waste management -Primary Care Network update -Cellular Service on Salt Spring Island 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: MJ Sexton, SSI Drake Road Resident Re: Item 7.8. 163 Drake Road (Phoenix)- Licence M. Sexton spoke to agenda 7.8. 6.2.2. Delegation: Ginette Jobb, Wildhaven Learning Foundation Re: Item 7.8. 163 Drake Road (Phoenix)- Licence G. Jobb spoke to agenda 7.8. Capital Regional District Page 2 Page 24 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 6.2.3. Meeting Minutes - Draft June 18, 2026 Delegation: Malcolm Legg, Salt Spring United Football Club Re: Item 7.5. Salt Spring Island Hydro-Field Project Update M. Legg spoke to agenda 7.5. 7. Commission Business 7.8. 163 Drake Road (Phoenix)- Licence Discussion ensued regarding the use of 163 Drake Road. MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the rules of the Capital Regional District Board Procedures Bylaw be suspended to allow Members of the public present to speak regarding agenda item 7.8. CARRIED 7.5. Salt Spring Island Hydro-Field Project Update This report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding the Hydro-field progress and potential future field development. 7.1.a. Economic Development Initiatives Project Funding MOVED by Commissioner Corno, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the rules of the Capital Regional District Board Procedures Bylaw be suspended to allow Joyce Budnyk and Adam Evanik to speak regarding agenda item 7.1.a. CARRIED MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission approve requests for funding from the 1.124 Salt Spring Island Economic Development Service in the amount of $23,724 for Housing Now. CARRIED Opposed Corno 7.1. Electoral Areas Grants-In-Aid Guidelines Update This report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding the Grants-In-Aid. Capital Regional District Page 3 Page 25 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 7.2. Meeting Minutes - Draft June 18, 2026 2025 GIA and CWF Annual Reports This report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding 2025 Grant-in-Aid Subscription and allocation of Community Works Funds. 7.3. Capital and Operating Reserve Guidelines This report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding the current Capital and Operating Reserve guidelines. MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the meeting be extended past the 3-hour scheduled time. CARRIED 7.4. Salt Spring Island Harbours Roundtable Workshop Outcome Notes This report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding the Harbours Roundtable Workshop from April 16, 2026. MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the rules of the Capital Regional District Board Procedures Bylaw be suspended to allow Pam Tarr and Jon Cooksey to speak regarding agenda item 7.4. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Director Holman, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission request staff organize a multi-agency workshop involving both staff and elective representatives to clarify roles and responsibilities of managing activities in Ganges Harbour and possible pathways forward. CARRIED The Commission recessed at 12:27pm. The Commission reconvened at 1:06pm. 7.6. Synthetic Ice Rink Donation MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission identifies 262 Rainbow Road (Rainbow Recreation Centre) as the site for the installation of the donated synthetic ice rink and request staff to report back on funding options associated with installation and operation to include in the 2027 provisional budget for review on August 13, 2026. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 4 Page 26 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 7.7. Meeting Minutes - Draft June 18, 2026 Pickleball Court Design Project Charter MOVED by Commissioner Corno, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That that Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission requests staff to proceed with project 26-07 Raquet Sport Court Designs located at 2470 Fulford-Ganges Road and approve the Fulford Pickleball Court Project Charter as presented in Appendix C. CARRIED 8. Notice(s) of Motion 8.1. Motion with Notice: LCC Membership in UBCM (E. Rook) MOVED by Commissioner Rook, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission directs staff to report on options for obtaining full participatory membership for the LCC in the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), either as a stand alone or in conjunction with other SSI elected bodies and include the initial and ongoing costs in the appropriate budget, funded by requisition. CARRIED 8.2. Motion with Notice: LCC Membership in AVICC (E. Rook) MOVED by Commissioner Rook, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission directs staff to report on options for obtaining full participatory membership for the LCC in the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC), either as a stand alone or in conjunction with other SSI elected bodies and include the initial and ongoing costs in the appropriate budget, funded by requisition. CARRIED 8.3. Motion with Notice: Review of Reversal of Transit Route 7 (Director Holman) MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That staff provide a report regarding the possible reversal of #7 transit route. CARRIED 8.4. Motion with Notice: Potable Water in Ganges Harbour (G. Baker) MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission request staff to report back on options for providing potable water within Ganges, in addition to Centennial Park. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 5 Page 27 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 8.5. Meeting Minutes - Draft June 18, 2026 Motion with Notice: Fulford Porta Potty (B. Webster) MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission request staff to install a porta potty located at 2470 Fulford-Ganges Road (Fulford Tennis/Pickleball Courts) for the duration of 2026 and include $3,600 of ongoing funding in the 2027 provisional budget to support rental costs associated with an additional porta potty. 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. [3 Items] 2.That the meeting be closed for Land Acquisition/Disposition in accordance with Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter. [3 Items] 3.That such disclosures could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the Regional District. [6 Items] CARRIED The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission moved to the closed session at 2:32pm. The Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission rose from its closed session at 3:39pm without report. 10. Adjournment MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission adjourn the meeting at 3:40pm. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 6 Page 28 Printed on 8/13/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft June 18, 2026 Page 7 Printed on 8/13/2026 ______________________________ CHAIR ______________________________ SENIOR MANAGER Capital Regional District Page 29