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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 or an equivalent improved program beyond the current 2024–2027 agreement; and 2. That a copy of this letter be sent to AVICC, UBCM and FCM inviting their members to add their voices to this advocacy.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "against", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "parks-environment" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-6.1", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "6.1", "itemTitle": "Kinnikinnick Childcare/Housing Project Rezoning", "title": "Council moved Kinnikinnick childcare/housing rezoning (580-22) to three readings", "motion": "That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-22, 2026 be considered for first, second and third reading.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "against", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "housing", "development" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-6.1-2", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "6.1", "itemTitle": "Kinnikinnick Childcare/Housing Project Rezoning", "title": "Council gave Kinnikinnick childcare/housing rezoning Bylaw No. 580-22 three readings", "motion": "That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-22, 2026 be read a first, second and third time on July 15, 2026.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "against", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "housing", "development" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-6.2", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "6.2", "itemTitle": "Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission Bylaw Amendment", "title": "Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission Bylaw Amendment", "motion": "That Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission Bylaw Amendment No. 224-6, 2026 be considered for three readings.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-6.2-2", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "6.2", "itemTitle": "Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission Bylaw Amendment", "title": "Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission Bylaw Amendment", "motion": "That Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission Bylaw Amendment No. 224-6, 2026 be read a first, second and third time on July 15, 2026.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-6.3", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "6.3", "itemTitle": "Amendments to Highways and Parking Bylaw No. 516 and Bylaw Enforcement Notice", "title": "Council agreed to consider parking fine amendments to the parking and bylaw notice bylaws", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "transit-roads" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-6.3-2", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "6.3", "itemTitle": "Amendments to Highways and Parking Bylaw No. 516 and Bylaw Enforcement Notice", "title": "Council gave the Highways and Parking Bylaw amendment on parking fines three readings", "motion": "That the Highways and Parking Amendment Bylaw No. 514-5, 2026 be read a first, second and third time on July 15, 2026.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "transit-roads" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-6.3-3", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "6.3", "itemTitle": "Amendments to Highways and Parking Bylaw No. 516 and Bylaw Enforcement Notice", "title": "Council gave the Bylaw Notice Enforcement amendment on parking fines three readings", "motion": "That the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Bylaw Amendment No. 515-15, 2026 be read a first, second and third time on July 15, 2026.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "transit-roads" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-7.1", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "7.1", "itemTitle": "Minutes of the June 17, 2026 Regular Council Annual General Meeting", "title": "Minutes of the June 17, 2026 Regular Council Annual General Meeting", "motion": "That the Minutes of the June 17, 2026 Regular Council Annual General Meeting be adopted.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-7.2", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "7.2", "itemTitle": "Minutes of the July 8, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting", "title": "Council endorsed asking Rotary for a detailed Peace Garden proposal, with staff support", "motion": "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 Sunshine Coast Rotary Club and provide Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and other information necessary create the proposal.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "parks-environment" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-7.3", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "7.3", "itemTitle": "Minutes of the June 24, 2026 Committee of the Whole Minutes", "title": "Council received the draft Community Services Master Plan and backed final engagement", "motion": "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 Draft Community Services Master Plan as presented in the report dated June 24, 2026. 3. That staff return to Council with the finalized Community Services Master Plan before the end of the year.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "other" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-12.1", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "12.1", "itemTitle": "Release from Closed: Appointments and Project Approval", "title": "Council released closed decisions: Lighthouse Ave childcare/housing project, appointments", "motion": "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 acknowledges: a. The long-term commitment for the District of Sechelt to own and operate a child care facility for a minimum of 20 years with a non-profit child care operator; and b. The affordable housing units will be owned by BC Housing and operated by the Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society. 2. That Council directs staff to: a. Proceed with the Child Care and Affordable Housing Project including up to 40 subsidized rental housing units at 6000 Lighthouse Avenue; and b. Execute the \"Child Care Capital Funding Program - Childcare BC New Spaces Fund - Funding Agreement\" for funding from the Ministry of Education and Child Care in the amount of $5,463,000; and c. Transfer funding from Ministry of Education and Child Care, less $100,000 reserved for furnishing before and after school spaces, to BC Housing; and 3. That these resolutions and this staff report be released to the public. July 8, 2026 - Resolution No. 2026-07-08CM-A02 That the Sechelt Accessibility Working Group Terms of Reference be amended to include a maximum of nine voting members, instead of seven. 1. That Council appoints the following members to the Sechelt Accessibility Working Group for a two-year term: o Bina Berger o Joelle Blanchette o Bill Conway o Ellen Eaton o Lynne Forrest o Jaksamal Prasad o Sam Riesco o Donovan Whistler 2. That Council appoints Councillor Dianne McLauchlan as a non-voting liaison to the Sechelt Accessibility Working Group. July 8, 2026 - Resolution No. 2026-07-08CM-A02 That Councillor Darren Inkster be appointed as an alternate commissioner, representing the District of Sechelt for the Sechelt Sewer Facilities Commission.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "housing", "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-07-15-13", "meetingId": "e6835aa3-684d-42b5-9c15-5cef0770d406", "item": "13", "itemTitle": "ADJOURNMENT", "title": "ADJOURNMENT", "motion": "That the July 15, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:21 pm.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-3", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "3", "itemTitle": "ADOPTION OF AGENDA", "title": "ADOPTION OF AGENDA", "motion": "That the June 3, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-5.1", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "5.1", "itemTitle": "Regional Sports Field Strategy", "title": "Regional Sports Field Strategy", "motion": "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 Field Strategy recommendations, identifying proprieties, timelines and resource implications for consideration in the 2027 capital plan and operating budget. 4. That staff continue to participate in the Joint Sports Field Strategy Working Group.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-7.1", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "7.1", "itemTitle": "Minutes of the May 20, 2026, Regular Council Meeting", "title": "Minutes of the May 20, 2026, Regular Council Meeting", "motion": "That the Minutes of the May 20, 2026, Regular Council Meeting be adopted.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-7.2", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "7.2", "itemTitle": "Minutes of the May 27, 2026, Regular Council to Closed Meeting", "title": "Minutes of the May 27, 2026, Regular Council to Closed Meeting", "motion": "That the Minutes of the May 27, 2026 Regular Council to Closed Meeting be adopted.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-7.3", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "7.3", "itemTitle": "Minutes of the May 27, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting", "title": "Minutes of the May 27, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting", "motion": "That the Minutes of the May 27, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting be received.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-9.1", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "9.1", "itemTitle": "Sunshine Coast Regional District Representatives", "title": "Council received the May 29 written report of its SCRD representatives", "motion": "That the May 29, 2026, Sunshine Coast Regional District Representatives written report to Council be received.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-10.1", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "10.1", "itemTitle": "2026-05-18 Sunshine Coast Labour Council Request for Support to Reinstate Health", "title": "Council received the Labour Council letter on health care assistant training", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [ "other" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-10.3", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "10.3", "itemTitle": "2026-05-22 syiyaya Reconciliation Movement - Request for Gazebo on Trail Bay Pier", "title": "2026-05-22 syiyaya Reconciliation Movement - Request for Gazebo on Trail Bay Pier", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-11.2-2", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "11.2", "itemTitle": "District of Sechelt 2025 UBCM Resolution - Good Neighbour Agreement (Response", "title": "Council amended the Good Neighbour Agreement referral to ask for a verbal report", "motion": "That the word verbal be added to Resolution No. 2026-6A-09 before the word \"report\".", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "against", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-11.2-3", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "11.2", "itemTitle": "District of Sechelt 2025 UBCM Resolution - Good Neighbour Agreement (Response", "title": "Council sent the ministry's Good Neighbour Agreement reply to staff for a verbal report", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [ "governance" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-12.1", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "12.1", "itemTitle": "Member Appointments - Touchpoint Committee and Board of Variance", "title": "Member Appointments - Touchpoint Committee and Board of Variance", "motion": "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  Krista Wollen  Lynne Forrest  Maria Peters  Nick Farrer  Perry Schmitt  Randy Knill  Rebecca Alexander  Yoko Chen  Greg Bellamy Resolution No. 2026-05CM-A04 That Council approve the appointment of Penny Lyle to the District of Sechelt Board of Variance", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-06-03-13", "meetingId": "a1dc2696-c01d-4457-a932-7a40c5cb9050", "item": "13", "itemTitle": "ADJOURNMENT", "title": "ADJOURNMENT", "motion": "That the June 3, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:12 pm.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "brenda-rowe": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-3", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "3", "itemTitle": "ADOPTION OF AGENDA", "title": "ADOPTION OF AGENDA", "motion": "That the May 20, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-4.4", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "4.4", "itemTitle": "Small Scale Multi Unit Housing at Binnacle Avenue - Zoning Bylaw Amendment No.", "title": "Council backed Binnacle Ave rezoning readings and a Lot 11 housing agreement covenant", "motion": "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, 2026 to secure the housing agreement at the time of subdivision.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "against", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "housing", "development" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-4.4-2", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "4.4", "itemTitle": "Small Scale Multi Unit Housing at Binnacle Avenue - Zoning Bylaw Amendment No.", "title": "Council sought covenant options limiting Binnacle Ave density to under 4 units per parcel", "motion": "That staff are directed to explore options for a restricted covenant that would limit the density to less than 4 units per parcel.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "against", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "housing", "development" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-4.4-3", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "4.4", "itemTitle": "Small Scale Multi Unit Housing at Binnacle Avenue - Zoning Bylaw Amendment No.", "title": "Council gave Binnacle Avenue rezoning Bylaw No. 580-21 second reading as amended", "motion": "That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-21, 2026 be read a second time, as amended on May 20, 2026.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "against", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "housing", "development" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-4.4-4", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "4.4", "itemTitle": "Small Scale Multi Unit Housing at Binnacle Avenue - Zoning Bylaw Amendment No.", "title": "Council gave Binnacle Avenue rezoning Bylaw No. 580-21 third reading", "motion": "That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-21, 2026 be read a third time on May 20, 2026.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "opposed-named", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "against", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "housing", "development" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-5.1", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "5.1", "itemTitle": "Funding for Climate Adaptation - DIY Air Filter Workshop", "title": "Funding for Climate Adaptation - DIY Air Filter Workshop", "motion": "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.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-5.2", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "5.2", "itemTitle": "District Hall and Library Remediation Project Phase 3", "title": "District Hall and Library Remediation Project Phase 3", "motion": "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 to Signia Construction Ltd. in the amount of $860,000; and 3. That Council authorize the Director of Engineering and Operations to sign the agreement.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-5.3", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "5.3", "itemTitle": "Minor Encroachments Policy 1.6.17", "title": "Minor Encroachments Policy 1.6.17", "motion": "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 improvement onto municipal land that does not significantly interfere with the use, safety, or function of the affected land. A Minor encroachment:  May involve a temporary or permanent encroachment onto municipal land that does not materially interfere with the intended public use or safety of the land.  Does not require significant structural alteration, land disposition, or capital construction. o Non-permanent encroachment – any physical occupation, projection, structure, improvement, or use that extends onto municipal land or a public right‑of‑way and is not a Minor Encroachment. For Policy 1.6.11, any reference to “encroachment” is referring to a Non-permanent encroachment. 2.2) A new bullet added to 1. Criteria that states “Must not have characteristics that would define it as a Minor Encroachment, as defined in this policy. Minor Encroachments are subject to Policy 1.6.17.”", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-6.1", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "6.1", "itemTitle": "Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for School District No. 93", "title": "Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for School District No. 93", "motion": "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 Regional District for water utilities be completed at the time of Road Closure and Subdivision approvals.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-6.1-2", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "6.1", "itemTitle": "Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for School District No. 93", "title": "Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for School District No. 93", "motion": "That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-37, 2024 be adopted on May 20, 2026.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-6.1-3", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "6.1", "itemTitle": "Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for School District No. 93", "title": "Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws for School District No. 93", "motion": "That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-14, 2024 be adopted on May 20, 2026.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-7.1", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "7.1", "itemTitle": "Minutes of the May 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting", "title": "Minutes of the May 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting", "motion": "That the Minutes of the May 6, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adopted.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-7.2", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "7.2", "itemTitle": "Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Regular Council to Closed Meeting", "title": "Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Regular Council to Closed Meeting", "motion": "That the Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Regular Council to Closed Meeting be adopted.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-7.3", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "7.3", "itemTitle": "Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting", "title": "Council endorsed committee recommendations on RCMP policing priorities and the encampment", "motion": "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 that can be taken by the District to mitigate the removal of broom at the location and address fire hazards/prevention from the province. Recommendation No. 3 That Council recommends the following policing priorities for consideration by the RCMP for the District of Sechelt for the coming year: 1. Increase visibility in the community with increased bike and foot patrols in the downtown and continued engagement at the encampment area. 2. Increased traffic enforcement for speeding especially in school zones. 3. Request more visits from the BC Highway Patrols Vancouver Detachment. 4. Specific action against malicious crimes like theft. 5. Focus on helping to increase the feeling of safety in the District of Sechelt. 6. Apply for annual C-Step funding.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [ "public-safety", "homelessness" ], "unresolved": false }, { "id": "2026-05-20-13", "meetingId": "5aad79b1-bc5c-4f5c-9468-4496d4f4c9e5", "item": "13", "itemTitle": "ADJOURNMENT", "title": "ADJOURNMENT", "motion": "That the May 20, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:37 pm.", "movedBy": "", "secondedBy": "", "result": "carried", "voteType": "unanimous", "tally": null, "votes": { "john-henderson": "for", "donna-bell": "for", "darren-inkster": "for", "dianne-mclauchlan": "for", "adam-shepherd": "for", "alton-toth": "for" }, "tags": [], "unresolved": false } ] }