Sechelt Council Votes

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

That the July 15, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 3

Council directed a letter urging permanent provincial climate action program funding

1. That staff be directed to prepare a letter on behalf of Council advocating to the Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, and the Minister of Finance urging the provincial government to extend and make permanent funding for the Local Government Climate Action Program...

Opposed: Dianne McLauchlan · moved , seconded · item 5.1

Council moved Kinnikinnick childcare/housing rezoning (580-22) to three readings

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-22, 2026 be considered for first, second and third reading.

Opposed: John Henderson · moved , seconded · item 6.1

Council gave Kinnikinnick childcare/housing rezoning Bylaw No. 580-22 three readings

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-22, 2026 be read a first, second and third time on July 15, 2026.

Opposed: John Henderson · moved , seconded · item 6.1

Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission Bylaw Amendment

That Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission Bylaw Amendment No. 224-6, 2026 be considered for three readings.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 6.2

Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission Bylaw Amendment

That Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission Bylaw Amendment No. 224-6, 2026 be read a first, second and third time on July 15, 2026.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 6.2

Council agreed to consider parking fine amendments to the parking and bylaw notice bylaws

1. That the Highways and Parking Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 516-5, 2026 be considered for first, second and third reading; and 2. That the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 515-17, 2026 be considered for first, second and third reading.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 6.3

Council gave the Highways and Parking Bylaw amendment on parking fines three readings

That the Highways and Parking Amendment Bylaw No. 514-5, 2026 be read a first, second and third time on July 15, 2026.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 6.3

Council gave the Bylaw Notice Enforcement amendment on parking fines three readings

That the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Bylaw Amendment No. 515-15, 2026 be read a first, second and third time on July 15, 2026.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 6.3

Minutes of the June 17, 2026 Regular Council Annual General Meeting

That the Minutes of the June 17, 2026 Regular Council Annual General Meeting be adopted.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 7.1

Council endorsed asking Rotary for a detailed Peace Garden proposal, with staff support

That the Minutes of the July 8, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the following recommendation be endorsed: Recommendation No. 2 That the Sunshine Coast Rotary Club delegation be asked to come forward with a more detailed proposal for a Peace Garden; and That staff be directed to work with the...

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 7.2

Council received the draft Community Services Master Plan and backed final engagement

That the Minutes of the June 24, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the following recommendation be endorsed: Recommendation No. 2 1. That Council receive the draft Community Services Master Plan as presented. 2. That staff proceed with a final round of community engagement to gather feedback on the...

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 7.3

Council released closed decisions: Lighthouse Ave childcare/housing project, appointments

That the following motions were released from the following Closed Council meetings: May 27, 2026 - Resolution No. 2026-05CM-B02 1. That after considering information from the feasibility studies completed to date, and the requirements of the funders, Ministry of Education and Child Care and BC Housing, Council...

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 12.1

ADJOURNMENT

That the July 15, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:21 pm.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 13

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

That the June 3, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 3

Regional Sports Field Strategy

1. That the Sunshine Coast Sports Field Strategy be approved as presented. 2. That staff use the Sunshine Coast Sports Field Strategy as a planning and decision-making tool to guide the future coordinated management of sports fields. 3. That staff develop a phased implementation plan based on the Sunshine Coast Sports...

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 5.1

Minutes of the May 20, 2026, Regular Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the May 20, 2026, Regular Council Meeting be adopted.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 7.1

Minutes of the May 27, 2026, Regular Council to Closed Meeting

That the Minutes of the May 27, 2026 Regular Council to Closed Meeting be adopted.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 7.2

Minutes of the May 27, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting

That the Minutes of the May 27, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting be received.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 7.3

Council received the May 29 written report of its SCRD representatives

That the May 29, 2026, Sunshine Coast Regional District Representatives written report to Council be received.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 9.1

Council received the Labour Council letter on health care assistant training

That the letter dated May 17, 2026 from the Sunshine Coast Labour Council be received; and That a link to the video recording of Council's discussion at the June 3, 2026 Regular Council meeting be provided to Miyuki Shinkai as feedback on the training and certification program.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 10.1

2026-05-22 syiyaya Reconciliation Movement - Request for Gazebo on Trail Bay Pier

That the District of Sechelt's interest in discussions regarding a joint gazebo project be expressed to the syiyaya Reconciliation Movement, and the Rotary Club.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 10.3

Council amended the Good Neighbour Agreement referral to ask for a verbal report

That the word verbal be added to Resolution No. 2026-6A-09 before the word "report".

Opposed: John Henderson · moved , seconded · item 11.2

Council sent the ministry's Good Neighbour Agreement reply to staff for a verbal report

That the response from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be referred to staff; and That a verbal report clarifying how the letters of commitment could be implemented in practice for the District of Sechelt be provided to Council before the end of July 2026.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 11.2

Member Appointments - Touchpoint Committee and Board of Variance

That the Member Appointments - Touchpoint Committee and Board of Variance report be received, including the following appointments: Resolution No. 2026-05CM-A02 That Council appoint the following applicants to the Official Community Plan Touchpoint Committee:  Alison Leaney  Dave Clark  Gord Clayton  Kai Jenkins ...

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 12.1

ADJOURNMENT

That the June 3, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:12 pm.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 13

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

That the May 20, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 3

Council backed Binnacle Ave rezoning readings and a Lot 11 housing agreement covenant

1. That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-21, 2026 be read a second time as amended. 2. That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-21, 2026 be read a third time. 3. That Council endorse Option 1 for Proposed Lot 11 and that a Section 219 Covenant be registered on title prior to adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-21,...

Opposed: Dianne McLauchlan · moved , seconded · item 4.4

Council sought covenant options limiting Binnacle Ave density to under 4 units per parcel

That staff are directed to explore options for a restricted covenant that would limit the density to less than 4 units per parcel.

Opposed: Dianne McLauchlan · moved , seconded · item 4.4

Council gave Binnacle Avenue rezoning Bylaw No. 580-21 second reading as amended

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-21, 2026 be read a second time, as amended on May 20, 2026.

Opposed: Dianne McLauchlan · moved , seconded · item 4.4

Council gave Binnacle Avenue rezoning Bylaw No. 580-21 third reading

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-21, 2026 be read a third time on May 20, 2026.

Opposed: Dianne McLauchlan · moved , seconded · item 4.4

Funding for Climate Adaptation - DIY Air Filter Workshop

That Council authorize the release of $5,000 from the Local Government Climate Action Program Reserve to host two public workshops in partnership with the BC Lung Foundation and Sechelt Public Library on how to make affordable, effective air cleaner units in anticipation of a hot summer with possible wildfire smoke.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 5.1

District Hall and Library Remediation Project Phase 3

1. That $440,000 be added to the Municipal Hall and Library Remediation Project - Phase 3 budget funded by the General Capital Reserve, for the purpose of having sufficient funds and contingency for the project. 2. That Council direct staff to award the Municipal Hall and Library Remediation Project - Phase 3 contract...

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 5.2

Minor Encroachments Policy 1.6.17

1. That Minor Encroachments Policy 1.6.17 be approved. 2. That Encroachment Agreement - Licence to Occupy District Land Policy 1.6.11 be amended to include: 2.1) A new section for Definitions which includes the following definitions: o Minor encroachment – A small, low‑impact, intrusion of a removable structure or...

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 5.3

Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for School District No. 93

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-37, 2024 be adopted. That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-14, 2024 be adopted. That an Archaeological Impact Assessment be required to be submitted at the time of Building Permit application. That registration of a Statutory Right-of-Way in favour of Sunshine Coast...

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 6.1

Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for School District No. 93

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-37, 2024 be adopted on May 20, 2026.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 6.1

Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for School District No. 93

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-14, 2024 be adopted on May 20, 2026.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 6.1

Minutes of the May 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting

That the Minutes of the May 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adopted.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 7.1

Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Regular Council to Closed Meeting

That the Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Regular Council to Closed Meeting be adopted.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 7.2

Council endorsed committee recommendations on RCMP policing priorities and the encampment

That the Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting be received and the following recommendations be endorsed: Recommendation No. 2 That the Unhoused Encampment topic be added as an Agenda Item on the May 27, 2026 Committee of the Whole Agenda; and That staff provide information on possible actions...

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 7.3

ADJOURNMENT

That the May 20, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:37 pm.

Unanimous among members present · moved , seconded · item 13