Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission - Minutes: 20 August 2026 (draft, taken from a later agenda packet)
20 August 2026 · 2,154 words · 24 motions (18 carried, 1 defeated, 0 withdrawn, 0 failed, 5 with no outcome word)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, August 20, 2026 9:00 AM SIMS Boardroom 124 Rainbow Road Salt Spring Island BC PRESENT COMMISSIONERS: E. Rook (EP), 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; C. Hopp, Manager, SSI Engineering; M. Williamson, Committee Clerk, SSI Administration (Recorder) GUESTS: M. Fenton, RV Alliance; R. Fenton, RV Alliance; H. Temoana, RV Alliance EP- Electronic Participation These minutes follow the order of the agenda although the sequence may have varied. The meeting was called to order at 09:00 am. 1. Territorial Acknowledgement D. Ovington provided a Territorial Acknowledgement. 2. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That Commissioner Corno serves as Acting Chair in for the August 20, 2026 session of the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission. CARRIED MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That a late delegation, E. White, SSI Resident, be permitted to speak. CARRIED MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That agenda for the August 20, 2026, meeting of the Local Community Commission be approved as amended with the following amendments: -Addition of Agenda Item 6.2.3. Elizabeth White, SSI Resident, Re: Item 8.2. Motion with Notice: Review of Official Community Plan Advocacy (G. Holman) -Moving consideration of Agenda Item 7.6. before Agenda Item 7.2. CARRIED 3. Adoption of Minutes Capital Regional District Page 1 Page 11 Printed on 9/4/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 3.1. Meeting Minutes - Draft August 20, 2026 Minutes of May 14, 2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the minutes of the following meeting be adopted as circulated: -May 14, 2026 Special meeting CARRIED 3.2. Minutes of May 21-June 18, 2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the minutes of the following meetings be adopted as circulated: -May 21, 2026 -May 28, 2026 Special -June 18, 2026 CARRIED 4. Chair, Director, and Commissioner Reports Commissioner Corno spoke regarding: -Local Community Commission Meetings -General Elections Commissioner Webster spoke regarding community social media engagement. Commissioner Baker spoke regarding: -Salt Spring Foundation Grant in Aid Committee -Southern Gulf Island Tourism Partnership events program -Boat Owner Action Team Director Holman spoke regarding: -Composter bylaw public engagement -Farmer’s Institute tipping fees exemption request 5. Senior Manager Report D. Ovington spoke regarding: -Sharing with Penelakut Elders -Staffing update S. Henderson spoke regarding progress on projects. K. Bittorf provided information regarding Hydrofield project progress. 6. Presentations/Delegations 6.1. Presentations Capital Regional District Page 2 Page 12 Printed on 9/4/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 6.1.1. Meeting Minutes - Draft August 20, 2026 Presentation: Robert and Mamie Fenton and Hutt Temoana, RV Alliance Re: Update RV Alliance Housing Project M. Fenton and H. Temoana spoke regarding RV Alliance Housing Project on Beddis. 6.2. Delegations 6.2.1. Delegation: Rachael Gilliam, Fulford valley residents Club Re: Item 7.1. Proposed Pickleball Court Location R. Gilliam spoke to Agenda Item 7.1. 6.2.2. Delegation: David Courtney, SSI resident Club Re: Item 7.6. SSI Liquid Waste Removal D. Courtney spoke to Agenda Item 7.6. 6.2.3. Delegation: Elizabeth White, SSI Resident, Re: Item 8.2. Motion with Notice: Review of Official Community Plan Advocacy (G. Holman) E. White spoke to Agenda Items 8.1, 8.2., 8.3, 8.4. 7. Commission Business 7.1. Proposed Pickleball Court Location Discussion ensued regarding the proposed pickleball courts by the Fulford Firehall. MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, 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 7.1. CARRIED Commissioner Rook joined the meeting electronically at 10:05am. MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the agenda be amended to move consideration of Agenda Item 7.5. before Agenda Item 7.2. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 3 Page 13 Printed on 9/4/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 7.6. Meeting Minutes - Draft August 20, 2026 SSI Liquid Waste Removal Discussion ensued regarding the removal for wastewater from Burgoyne Bay. MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the rules of the Capital Regional District Board Procedures Bylaw be suspended to allow David Courtney to speak regarding agenda item 7.6. CARRIED 7.5. Sustainable Waste Management on Salt Spring Island This report was received for information. MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, 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 7.5. CARRIED Discussion ensued regarding waste management in the Gulf Island School District (SD64) in Salt Spring Island schools. The Commission recessed at 11:26pm. The Commission reconvened at 11:29pm. 7.2. Project Tracker This report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding progress with ongoing projects under SSI Administration. MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the meeting be extended past the 3-hour scheduled time. CARRIED 7.3. Motion Tracker This report was received for information. Discussion ensued regarding progress with ongoing work on the motions noted in the tracker. The Commission recessed at 12:12 pm. The Commission reconvened at 12:47 pm. Capital Regional District Page 4 Page 14 Printed on 9/4/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 7.4. Meeting Minutes - Draft August 20, 2026 Governance Training Scope for LCC review MOVED by Commissioner Corno, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission approve the proposed governance training program. CARRIED 8. Notice(s) of Motion 8.1. Motion with Notice: Integrated Housing Strategy Prioritizing (G. Holman) MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the proposed 'integrated housing strategy' prioritizes affordable rental housing (e.g., rather than market ownership housing). MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, Request that the motion be withdrawn from consideration. CARRIED That the proposed 'integrated housing strategy' prioritizes affordable rental housing (e.g., rather than market ownership housing). WITHDRAWN Capital Regional District Page 5 Page 15 Printed on 9/4/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 8.2. Meeting Minutes - Draft August 20, 2026 Motion with Notice: Review of Official Community Plan Advocacy (G. Holman) MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends that the proposed 'integrated housing strategy' and the Local Trust Committee (LTC) Official Community Plan (OCP) review retain existing OCP policies stipulating that: - zoning changes should be prioritized for affordable housing (e.g., B.2.1.2.1) - new development, including housing, should be directed in or near villages and existing transit routes (e.g., B.2.3) Director Holman amended the Notice of Motion. “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends that the proposed 'integrated housing strategy' support existing Official Community Plan (OCP) policies stipulating that: - zoning changes should be prioritized for affordable housing and to achieve other objectives in the OCP (i.e., B.2.1.2.1) - new housing development, including housing, should be directed in or near villages and existing transit routes.” The question was divided by the Chair. MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends that the proposed 'integrated housing strategy' support existing Official Community Plan (OCP) policy stipulating zoning changes should be prioritized for affordable housing and to achieve other objectives in the OCP (i.e., B.2.1.2.1) DEFEATED Opposed Corno, Rook, Webster MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends that the proposed 'integrated housing strategy' support policies stipulating new housing development, should be directed in or near villages and existing transit routes. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 6 Page 16 Printed on 9/4/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 8.3. Meeting Minutes - Draft August 20, 2026 Motion with Notice: Official Community Plan Affordable Housing Advocacy (G. Holman) MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends that the Island Trust consider immediate land use changes facilitating affordable housing options consistent with Official Community Plan (OCP) sections B.2.1.2.1 and B.2.3, including: boarding houses, accessory dwelling units in the Fulford area, and liveaboards in marinas. MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, Request that the motion be withdrawn from consideration. CARRIED That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends that the Island Trust consider immediate land use changes facilitating affordable housing options consistent with Official Community Plan (OCP) sections B.2.1.2.1 and B.2.3, including: boarding houses, accessory dwelling units in the Fulford area, and liveaboards in marinas. WITHDRAWN MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends that the Integrated Housing Strategy include affordable housing options such: boarding houses, accessory dwelling units in the Fulford area, and liveaboards in marinas. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 7 Page 17 Printed on 9/4/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 8.4. Meeting Minutes - Draft August 20, 2026 Motion with Notice: Prioritizing Service Capacity for Affordable Housing Advocacy (G. Holman) MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends that in considering zoning changes, and to the extent possible, the SSI Local Trust Committee (LTC) should prioritize limited community water and sewage collection/treatment capacity for affordable housing. MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, Request that the motion be withdrawn from consideration. CARRIED That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends that in considering zoning changes, and to the extent possible, the SSI Local Trust Committee (LTC) should prioritize limited community water and sewage collection/treatment capacity for affordable housing. WITHDRAWN MOVED by Director Holman, SECONDED by Commissioner Corno, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends that the Integrated Housing Strategy prioritizes limited community water and sewage collection/treatment capacity for affordable housing. MOVED by Commissioner Webster, SECONDED by Commissioner Rook, That the motion be amended by replacing the words “affordable housing” be replaced with the words “multi-family” after the words “…collection/treatment capacity for” Commissioner Webster amended the motion. “That the motion be amended by replacing the words “affordable housing” be replaced with the words “multi-family housing in the Ganges area” after the words “…collection/treatment capacity for”” The question was called on the motion to amend as amended. That the motion be amended by replacing the words “affordable housing” be replaced with the words “multi-family housing in the Ganges area” after the words “…collection/treatment capacity for” CARRIED The question was called on the motion arising as amended. That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission recommends that The Integrated Housing Strategy prioritizes limited community water and sewage collection/treatment capacity for multi-family housing in the Ganges area. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 8 Page 18 Printed on 9/4/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission 8.5. Meeting Minutes - Draft August 20, 2026 Notice of Motion: Art Group Access to Affordable Venues (B. Webster) Commissioner Webster proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next meeting: “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission direct staff to report back on options for the LCC to support Salt Spring Island arts groups in getting more affordable access to non-profit arts venues on the island, including Artspring, Mahon Hall and other community halls and facilities.” 8.6. Notice of Motion: LCC Strategic Plan Amendment (G. Holman) Director Holman proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next meeting: “That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission prioritize strategic plan initiatives and projects based on consideration of broad community need, taxpayer willingness and ability to pay, and if applicable, funding participation by user groups.” 8.7. Notice of Motion: 2027 Provisional Budget Summary to Media (G. Holman) Director Holman proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next meeting: “That the LCC submit a summary of the 2027 provisional budget to the Driftwood and SS Exchange as soon as possible in September.” 8.8. Notice of Motion: Seaview Intersection Crosswalk Safety (B. Corno) Commissioner Corno proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next meeting: “That staff report back on the implications of improving pedestrian safety at the crosswalk at Fulford-Ganges Road and Seaview Drive, including the installation of pedestrian crossing lights and/or barriers to prevent parking immediately in front of the crosswalk.” 8.9. Notice of Motion: SSI Community Arts Workshop (B. Corno) Commissioner Corno proposed the following Notice of Motion for consideration at the next meeting: “That staff report back on the applications of developing a community arts priority-setting workshop.” 9. Adjournment MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Webster, That the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission adjourn the meeting at 2:39pm. CARRIED Capital Regional District Page 9 Page 19 Printed on 9/4/2026 Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft August 20, 2026 Page 10 Printed on 9/4/2026 ______________________________ CHAIR ______________________________ SENIOR MANAGER Capital Regional District Page 20