AGENDA Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 27, 2013 Page Timing

Mission Statement In carrying out its mandate, Bowen Island Municipality will work towards conducting operations in a way that:  Improves the economic, environmental and social well‐being for present and future generations;  Encourages and fosters community involvement;  Enhances the small, friendly, caring character of the community;  Maintains an open, accountable and effective operation; and  Preserves and enhances the unique mix of natural ecosystems and green spaces that Bowen Island possesses.

NOTICE: That a regular meeting of Bowen Island Municipal Council will be held at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. for the transaction of business listed below.

To view an individual item – click on its coloured link Lisa Wrinch, Deputy Corporate Officer

AGENDA Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 27, 2013 Page Timing

OPENING OF COUNCIL MEETING 1:00 pm

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1.1 Introduction of Late Items ‐‐

Recommendation: That Council approve the agenda and Late Items agenda (if applicable) for the May 27, 2013 regular Council meeting.

2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1 Minutes of the regular Council meeting held April 8, 2013 1‐5 1:05 pm (5 min) Recommendation: That the minutes of the regular Council meeting held April 8, 2013 be adopted.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1:10 pm (15 min) Public Comment is an opportunity for members of the Public to comment regarding items on the agenda or any other comments or issues they may wish to bring to Council’s attention.

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4. DELEGATIONS 1:25 pm 4.1 Doug Hooper and Melissa Harrison re: “Stop the Docks” Campaign 6‐7 (15 min)

a. Stop the Docks at Cape Roger Curtis petition names 8‐15

b. Stop the Docks at Cape Roger Curtis – Comments from 16‐21 concerned citizens

MOVE TO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ‐‐

Recommendation: ‐‐ That Council move to a Committee of the Whole meeting

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

5.1 Judy McLeod, Planning Consultant re: Private and Group Moorage 22‐30 1:40 pm Facilities – Draft Amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and Building (40 min) Bylaw, dated May 17, 2013

a. Report: “The Review and Approval of Private Moorage Facilities”, 31‐44 dated February 4, 2013

b. Draft Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002, 45‐49 Amendment Bylaw No. 335, 2013

c. Draft Bowen Island Municipality Building Bylaw No. 65, 2002, 50‐51 Amendment Bylaw No. 336, 2013

d. Letters and submissions from members of the public regarding 52‐81 public beach and private dock issues

Recommendation: That Council direct staff to bring forward Bylaw No. 335, 2013, an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002 and Bylaw No. 336, 2013 an amendment to the Building Bylaw No. 65, 2002, as may be revised at the May 27, 2013 Council meeting, for the necessary readings and referrals.

MOVE TO A COUNCIL MEETING ‐‐

Recommendation: ‐‐ That Council move back into a regular Council meeting

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

5.2 Judy McLeod, Planning Consultant re: Zoning Application – Text 82‐85 2:20 pm

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Amendment, First Reading Report, 726 Belterra Road, File RZ 02‐2013, (10 min) dated April 29, 2013

a. Bowen Island Municipality Bylaw No. 57, 2002 Amendment Bylaw 86‐88 No. 339, 2013

b. Letter from A. Beaird on behalf of 0869184 BC Ltd. (Belterra) 89

c. Islands Trust Policy Directives Checklist 90‐95

Recommendation: That Bylaw No. 339, 2013, cited as “Bowen Island Municipality Bylaw No. 57, 2002 Amendment Bylaw No. 339, 2013” be read a first and second time; and That Council instruct staff to initiate the referral process for this application including referral to the Islands Trust and municipal departments and to schedule the required public hearing.

6. BYLAWS ‐ Nil ‐‐

7. STAFF REPORTS

7.1 Sheana Stevenson, IT Coordinator re: Draft Electronic Communication 96 2:30 pm Device Use Policy, dated May 22, 2013 (15 min)

a. Bowen Island Municipality Draft Electronic Communication Device 97‐98 Use Policy Recommendation: That Council adopt the Electronic Communication Device Use Policy in regard to Bowen Island Municipality (BIM)‐owned electronic communication devices outlining the suggested provisions and associated procedures for BIM employees, contractors and elected officials.

7.2 Keith Wahlstrom, Manager of Development and Operations re: 99‐100 2:45 pm Contract to Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. for Wastewater (10 min) Characterization, Plant Operation Evaluation, Flow and Load Projections and Summary Report for Snug Cove Sewer Treatment Plant, dated May 9, 2013

Recommendation: That Council waive the Purchasing Policy and award the engineering firm of Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. A contract in the amount not to exceed $19,700.00 in order to complete Waste Water Characterization, Plant Operation Evaluation, Flow and Load Projections and a Summary Report for Snug Cove Sewer Treatment Plan.

8. CORRESPONDENCE ‐ Nil ‐‐

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9. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COW, COMMISSIONS ‐ Nil ‐‐

10. NEW BUSINESS

10.1 Disclosure of contracts with Council members pursuant to Section 107 ‐‐ of the Community Charter

Elected Official Associated Business Description of Contract Value__ NIL NIL NIL NIL

10.2 Councillor Andrew Stone re: Update to Council on Metro Vancouver ‐‐ 2:55 pm business (verbal report) (5 min)

Recommendation: Provided for Council’s information

10.3 Councillors Andrew Stone and Wolfgang Duntz re: Update to Council ‐‐ 3:00 pm on Islands Trust business (verbal report) (5 min)

Recommendation: Provided for Council’s information

11. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

11.1 Kathy Lalonde, CAO re: Monthly Strategic Plan update to Council, 100‐101 3:05 pm dated April 29, 2013 (15 min)

a. Bowen Island Municipality 2013 Strategic Business Plan 102‐110

Recommendation: Provided for Council’s review and discussion.

12. INFORMATION ITEMS

Note to members of the Public: If your correspondence is referenced in this section below and you wish to speak to Council regarding such, you are welcome to appear during our “Public Comment” section near the beginning of this agenda

Recommendation: 3:20 pm That Council receive the information as outlined in Section 12 of the May 27, (5 min) 2013 regular Council agenda

12.1 BC Ferries Traffic Statistics System – Monthly Statistics 111‐114

12.2 John Weston, MP Sea to Sky Corridor re: National Health and Fitness 115 Day

12.3 Paul Fast re: Docks@cape Roger Curtis, dated May 11, 2013 116

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12.4 Maureen Nicholson re: Thank you‐ Hedgerow and fence removal at 117 Cape Roger Curtis, dated May 16, 2013

12.5 Metro Vancouver re: Air Quality Monitoring Report for 2011, dated 118 May 2, 2013 (a copy of this report may be viewed at the following link: http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/air/monitoring)

12.6 Islands Trust News Releases:

a. June Trust Council Program Announced, dated May 10, 2013 119‐120

b. 14 Island Projects nominated for Islands Trust Community 121‐122 Stewardship Awards, dated May 17, 2013

12.7 Islands Trust Fund News Releases:

a. Islands Trust Fund Offers to Match $5000 in Donations to save 123 South Pender’s Brooks Point, dated May 14, 2013

b. Land acquisition completes mid Galiano conservation network, 124 dated May 21, 2013

12.8 UBCM: The Compass, dated May 15, 2013 125

12.9 Katherine Wolters, Cape Roger Curtis ‐ Please stop the 126 construction of the docks, dated May 22, 2013

13. ADJOURNMENT 3:25 pm

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BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY A video recording of this meeting may be viewed at the following link: www.bimbc.ca/livestream

Minutes of the regular meeting of Bowen Island Municipal Council held Monday, April 8, 2013 at 9:00 a.m at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C.

COUNCIL IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Jack Adelaar Councillor Wolfgang Duntz Councillor Daron Jennings Councillor Cro Lucas Councillor Alison Morse Councillor Tim Rhodes

REGRETS Councillor Andrew Stone

STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Kathy Lalonde, Chief Administrative Officer Casey Grundy, Administrative Assistant ( Minute Taker) Lisa Wrinch, Deputy Corporate Officer Kristen Watson, Interim Manager of Finance* Keith Wahlstrom, Manager of Development and Operations* (* Denotes partial attendance)

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Robin Burger,Homes for Less George Zawadski Glen Cormier Alan Mills Don Marshall, Chair, Solid Waste Resource and Management Advisory Committee The Public*

CALL TO ORDER Mayor Adelaar called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was Moved and Seconded RES #13-068 That Council approve the agenda for the April 8, 2013 Council meeting with the addition of the following on table items:  Delegations - Item 4.1b: Robin Burger re: “Development of Affordable Housing on Bowen Island”, dated April 8, 2013  Delegations – Item 4.2: Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce Taxi Initiative re: Financial Analysis of the proposed taxi service on Bowen Island, dated April 8, 2013  Reports of Committees, COW, Commission – Item 8.1c: Solid Waste and Resource Management Advisory Committee re: PowerPoint presentation to Council , dated April 8, 2013 Business Arising From Minutes – Item 9.2a: Kristen Watson, Interim Manager of Finance re: PowerPoint presentation on the Draft 2013 Operations and Capital Proposed Expenditures , Regular Council meeting Page 2 of 5 April 8, 2013

dated April 8, 2013 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES Nil

PUBLIC COMMENTS Nil

DELEGATIONS

Robin Burger re: Homes for Less Ms. Burger and Charles Dobson of Emily Carr School presented to 2 project Council the project ‘Homes for less 2” as part of Ms. Burgers school practicum. A copy of Ms. Burgers PowerPoint presentation may be viewed at the following link: http://bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/130408RC4-1b

George Zawadzki , Alan Mills and Messrs. Zawadski, Mills and Cormier presented a proposal for a taxi Glen Cormier re: Proposal for service on Bowen Island. municipal taxi service on Bowen Mr. Cormier presented a financial analysis of their proposal, which Island may be viewed at the following link: http://bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/130408RC4-2

Key comments from Council included:  The need to have a well prepared business plan before moving forward with the Municipality’s consideration.  Concern regarding financial losses to the Municipality.  The need for the Finance Advisory Committee to review a business plan brought forward from the Chamber of Commerce.  A public /private partnership is not a viable option, the service would have to be fully municipally operated.

RES#13-069 It was Moved and Seconded That Council request that the Finance Advisory Committee review the draft business case and business plan, when submitted from the Chamber of Commerce Taxi Initiative and report back to Council. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BYLAWS

Bowen Island Municipality Ferry Advisory Committee Repeal Bylaw No. 334, 2013

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RES#13-070 It was Moved and Seconded That Bylaw No. 334, 2013 cited as “Bowen Island Municipality Ferry Advisory Committee Repeal Bylaw No. 334, 2013” be reconsidered and finally adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

Keith Wahlstrom, Manager of Keith Wahlstrom, Manager of Development and Operations outlined Development and Operations re: his report to Council regarding the awarding of contracts to CREUS Contract award to CREUS Engineering, a copy of which may be viewed at the following link: Engineering re: Hood Point Dam http://bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/130408RC6-1 Safety Report, dated March 27, Discussion ensued. 2013

RES#13-072 It was Moved and Seconded That Council waive requirements of the Bowen Island Municipal Purchasing Policy and award CREUS Engineering a contract in the amount of $14,800 in order to complete a dam safety manual as required by the Provincial Inspector of Dams. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Keith Wahlstrom, Manager of Keith Wahlstrom outlined his report to Council regarding the awarding Development and Operations re: of contracts to CREUS Engineering, a copy of which may be viewed at Contract award to CREUS the following link: http://bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/130408RC6-2 Engineering re: Grafton Lake Dam Discussion ensued. Repair, dated March 27, 2013

RES#13-074 It was Moved and Seconded That Council waive requirements of the Bowen Island Municipal Purchasing Policy and award the engineering firm of CREUS Engineering a contract in the amount of up to $5,700 in order to complete the approvals and permitting for the Grafton Lake Dam Repair and up to a further $25,500 for the construction services of the dam upgrade. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COW, COMMISSIONS

RES#13-075 It was Moved and Seconded That Council receive the information as outlined in Section 8 of the April 8, 2013 regular Council agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Solid Waste and Resource Don Marshall, Chair, SWRMAC outlined his report to Council, a copy of Management Advisory which may be viewed at the following link: Committee (SWRMAC)re: Report http://bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/130408RC8-1b to Council – A vision of the A copy of the Power Point presentation to Council may be viewed at Resource Recovery Facility Phase the following link: 1, dated April 4, 2013 http://bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/130408RC8-1c

Discussion ensued. Key comments from Council included:  Concern that $80,000 being asked for has not been identified in the budget.  Concern that the Municipality would become more involved in waste management on the island than it needs to be.  Concern that three separate contracts as suggested by the Committee would increase staff time to manage the contracts.

RES#13-076 It was Moved and Seconded That Council authorize staff to include $80,000 for potential improvements to the Resource Recovery site at the BIRD location, to be funded by the Capital Stabilization Fund in the 2013 Budget.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Council recessed the meeting at 11:34 am for a brief lunch break.

Council resumed the Council meeting at 12:06 pm BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

Kristen Watson, Interim Manager Kristen Watson, Interim Manager of Finance outlined her report to of Finance re: Draft 2013 Council on the draft 2013 Operations and Capital Budget. A copy of Operations and Capital Budget, this may be viewed at the following link: dated April 5, 2013 http://bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/130408RC9-2

A copy of the 2013 Operation and Capital Budget may be viewed at the following link: http://bimbc.ca/files/embedded2010/130408RC9-2a

RES#13-077 It was Moved and Seconded That Council refer the 2013 draft operations and capital budget to the Finance Advisory Committee for review; and That staff be directed to draft a 5 year financial plan and annual tax rate bylaw based on the information contained in the 2013 draft operations and capital budget. CARRIED UNANIIMOUSLY

NEW BUSINESS

Regular Council meeting Page 5 of 5 April 8, 2013

Disclosure of contracts with No contracts to disclose Council members pursuant to Section 107 of the Community Charter

Councillor Andrew Stone re: There was not an update provided at this meeting Update to Council on Metro Vancouver business

Councillors Andrew Stone and There was not an update provided at this meeting Wolfgang Duntz re: Update to Council on Islands Trust business

Move to a Closed Meeting It was Moved and Seconded That Council move to a closed meeting immediately following the Regular Council meeting to review items pursuant to Section 90(1)(a)(e) &(k) of the Community Charter. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY INFORMATION ITEMS It was Moved and Seconded RES #13-078 That Council receive the information as outlined in Section 11 of the April 8, 2013 Regular Council agenda. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 1:13 p.m.

Certified Correct:

______Jack Adelaar Lisa Wrinch Mayor Deputy Corporate Officer Stop the Private Docks at Cape Roger Curtis Queen of Capilano www.stopthedocks.ca

Protect the Natural Shoreline and Public Beaches

Length of Queen of Capilano 96 metres Cape Roger Lot 15 Private Moorage Curtis Light Lot 15 Private Moorage  Public Park Lot 15 Private Moorage Public Shoreline Trail Cantilever Gangway Wharf Approach Cantilever Gangway Wharf Approach High Water + 5 metres High Water Cantilever Gangway Wharf Approach Public Beach + 5 metres High Water Breakwater Float + 5 metres Low Water Breakwater Float  Public 0 metres Low Water 0 metres Breakwater Float Shoreline Low Water  - 05 metres  - 5 metres - 5 metres Public Public Shoreline Trail Shoreline Length of Private Moorage 112 metres

Legend Lot 13 Private Moorage Private Mooring Lot 13 Private Moorage Public Excluded Cantilever Gangway Wharf Approach Private Float Cantilever Gangway Wharf Approach High Water Cantilever Gangway Wharf Approach  Private Gangway + 5 High Water + Breakwater5 Public Park and Access Trail BreakwaterHighLow Water Float + 05 Low Water Float   Private Breakwater 0Breakwater  Low Water Float - 05 Public Park - 5  Public Trail - 5 Length of Private Moorage 157 metres

Lot 11 Private Moorage Lot 11 Private Moorage Cantilever Gangway Wharf Approach How Big Are They? Cantilever Gangway Wharf Approach High Water Cantilever Gangway Wharf Approach • 8 floating breakwaters: total length 286 meters (almost + 5 metres High Water + 5 metres Breakwater High Water Float + 5 metresBreakwater Low Water three times the length of the Queen of Capilano) 0 metres Low Water Float   0 metres Breakwater Low Water Float • 6 floats: total length 128 meters -0 5metres metres - 5 metres • each private moorage is longer than the Queen of - 5 metres Length of Private Moorage 112 metres Capilano Lot 6 Private Moorage • total area of the proposed moorages is about 34,900 Lot 6 Private Moorage Cantilever Gangway Lot 6Wharf Private MoorageApproach square metres or the area of 3.5 CFL football fields or Cantilever Gangway Wharf Approach High Water Cantilever Gangway Wharf Approach + 5 metres High Water 36 NHL hockey rinks + 5 metres High Water Breakwater Low Water Breakwater Float + 50 metresmetres Low Water Float  These numbers are based on information in the drawings submitted in 0 metres Breakwater  Low Water Float - 50 metres metres the CRC owners’ dock applications to the province. - 5 metres - 5 metres Length of Private Moorage 130 metres Who cares about the public shoreline at Cape Roger Curtis? We Do We oppose the construction of docks on the shores of Cape Roger Curtis. We urgently ask Bowen Council, the BC Government and the landowners to take immediate action to keep the Cape waterfront in its natural state. Note: Anonymity protected when requested.

Here is a partial list of supporters. • Jen Henrichsen • Jonas Kinakin • Kate Markham- • Kim Nattress • Diana Ray • Monika Senn • E Thompson See the whole list at: http://stopthedocks.ca/who-cares/ • Susan Heth • G A Klann Zantvoort • Jude Neale • Aryana Rayne • Leah Serna • Devon Thomson • J Hickling • E A Klann • A Massender • W Nielsen • Matthew Red- • Ron Serna • Edna Thomson • Cheryl Ackerman • Reed Bement • Sue Clarke • Erinne Drake • Dirk Gigling • Laura Higgins • Louise Klein • Jacqueline Massey • Deborah Neville dekopp • Claudia Shaefer • Ian Thomson • Deanna Adams • Gillian Bennet • Jean Cleator • Allene Drake • Len Gilday • Colburn Hobrook • Adam Knight • Jeff Matheson • Maureen Nicholson • Jeni Redekopp • Lisa Shatzky • Deb Thomson • John Adams • Jonothan Bennett • E Coburn • Georgiana Drew • Shauna Goodrich • Brian Hodgins • Rosemary Knight • Patti Matthews • Mary Nicoll • Donovan Reeves • Anne Shaw • David Thomson • Susan Alexander • Debbie Benson • Lise Cole • Rick Drew • Saskia Gould • Heather Hodson • M Konzicka • Ally Matthews • Tina Nielsen • Gordon Reid • Karen Shea • Alan Trejillo • Wendy Alexander • Shabir Bhimji • Shawn Cole • C Drew • Andrew Gourlay • Susan Hogan • John Kotz • Joyce Matthews • Tallis Norlund • Dawn Reily • Michael Shelt • Richard Tremblane • Suzanne Allan • Barb Bingham • Mary Coleman • Jane Dunfield • Billi Gowans • Matt Hogg • Gillian Kovanic • Dwayne Matthews • Murray Nosak • Neil Reynolds • Eric Sherlock • Teresa Triska • Buff Allen • A Blackwall • Jen Cormack • Bridget Dunne • David Graff • Adam Holbrook • Magdalena Kozicka • Pam Matthews • Chris Oben • Emma Reynolds • Kevin Sidette • Avril Trudeau • Claire Allen • Dorothy Blair • Mark Cormack • Fraser Durrant • Paul Grant • Rory Holland • C Krahn • Sheila McCall • Amanda Ockeloer • Kim Rich • Jack Silberman • Rebecca Tunnac- • Dee Anderson • E Booth • Lauren Cornwell • Jane Dyson • Matt Gray • Doug Hooper • J Kristinsson • Ben McCallum • Garlon Orlikiov • John Rich • 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• Cathy Robertson • Merran Smith Jeude • Huck Baldwin • P Brownsey • Sarah Curry • Liz Evans • Sharon Haggarty • Tracy Hurst • Pauline LeBel • Dave McIntosh • Linda Patriasz • German Rod- • Matthew Smith • Emily Van Lidth de • Bruce Baldwin • Diane Buchanan • F Dale • Karla Everitt • Sarah Haggerstone • Will Husby • Rosalind Leggatt • Ellen McIntosh • Ross Patterson griguez • Erwen Smith Jeude • Judy Balko • Cathy Buchanan • Ian Davidson • Alice Ewart • Sheila Haggerstone • Cheryl Hutton • Curtis Leigh • Harry Mckay • Kevin Payne • Beverley Rogan • Patti Smith • Everhard Van Lidth • Jeff Ballou • Luz Budzinski • Eric Davies • Theresa Ewat • Davina Haisell • Todd Ingram • Kathy Leishman • Monica McKinley • Vivian Pearce • Lea Roghon • Gal Smoer de Jeude • Marcel Bally • Adeline Bueckert • Shawn Davies • Nick Faragher • Heather Haley • Shantel Ivits • Susan Leithead • Sheilagh McKinnon • Tamara Pearl • Ron Roghon • Vicki Smye • Adrian van Lidth de • Jlonka Bally Brown • Magi Bullock • Ronald Davis • Josie Farrell • Linda Halischuk • Dana Izdebski • J Lellner • Carol McKinnon • Craig Pearman • Leanne Romak • Amrita Sondhi Jeude • Marian Banjo • Liz Burdock • Kenlp Daw • Paul Fast • Jennifer Hall • Marc Jalbert • Marty Levenson • Will McKnight • Leo Pedersen • Gregory Roncze- • Gary Sparks • Victoria Van Sdo- • Tony Bar • Gale Burdock • Neil Daw • Sue-Ellen Fast • Susan Hall • Oli James • Tony Leveritt • Phil McKracken • Kate Peer wski • Sheailagh Sparks wen • Gillian Barker • Trevor Burdock • Sandra Dawson • Patricia Fentie • Bill Hall • Jean Jamieson • Randy Levine • Judith McLaren • Muriel Penn • S M Rose • Dyan Spear • Anton Van Walraven • June Barnwell • Felicity Buskard • Liesl De Beer • Louise Ferguson • Keona Hammond • Boysen Jay • Beverley Lindsay • Ian McLennan • Graham Perkins • Rose • Ted Spear • Andrea Verwey • John Barr • Jim Bydak • Ella de Meester • Doug Fleetham • Jenny Hanen • Earl Jenkins • Morley Lipsatt • Brenda McLuhan • Dominique Perronii • Ariel Rose • Andree Srelias • Pieter Verwey • Sue Barr • N Cagalese • Robin De Zwart • Ruben Fleming • Ron Hansen • Julie Jensen • Erin Little • Suzanne McNeil • Allan Peter • J Rosenberg • Joern Staege • Sheila Vetter • Chet Barrett • Rob Cairns • Cindy DeConnick • Ralph Fleming • F Harder • Caro Johnson • Jack Little • Tania Michniewicz • Carol Peterson • Tobyn Ross • Claire Stewart • Dennis Vetter • Lisa Barrett • Phil Calder • Meribeth Deen • Kit Fortune • Roberta Hardie • Carol Jones • Andrew Little • Tamsin Miley • Linda Pfeiff • Peter Ross • Pam Stimpson • Julie Vik • Andrea Bastin • Rebecca Calder • Donnita Deen • Stephen Foster • Gary Harman • Elaine Jones • L Loik • Heather Miller • Wiefels Phett • Jay Routledge • John Stiver • Kelley Voyer • William Bates • David Cameron • MaryEllen Degrace • Anne Franc de • Melissa Harrison • Amanda Jones • Nicholas Long • Terry Mills • Dave Pinner • Isabel Ruedigo • Lorinda Strang • Edward Wachtman • C Bawden • Bawn Campbell • Daniel 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Jeanne Sarich • Amanda Szaho • Wendy Wanvig • Mark Beaty • Bill Carr • Pam Dicer • Debby Freima • Will Hayes • Rudi Kavanic • Rika Lyne • Wade Moisette • Robert Pratt • Donaleen Saul • Jean Tassen • Ian Watson • Ross Beaty • Jani Carroll • Jens Diricks • J Fretwurst • J Hayes • Mitsumi Kawai • Deirdre MacCarthy • Kim Molinski • Susan Pratt • Julie Saxton • Wayne Tatlow • Liz Watson • Fiona Beaty • Susan Carson • Jo Anne Docker • Alejandro Frid • Miles Hayes • Sue Kay • Craig MacDonald • Rosie Montgomery • Wilma Pretorius • Mariane Schedler • Tess Taylor • Mike Watson • Trisha Beaty • Brenda Carson • Richard Dohmeier • Caitlin Frost • John Hazell • A Keane • Christian MacInnis • Jeff Morales • Peggy Proudlock • Sue Schloegl • Elaine Taylor • Millie Watson • Karen Beaty • Tim Carson • Pam Dominelli • Soian Fry • C Headley • Corbin Keep • Lauren Magner • Paul Morgan • Rob Purdy • Teun Schut • Sophie Taylor • Sheila Webster • Pierre Beaudry • Suzy Casilio • Jim Dorman • Lynn Fuhr • Corrina Headley • Cindy Keep • Lisa Maine Bhat- • Larry Morse • Annabelle Pycalo • David Schwartz • Gary Taylor • Kim Weedmark • Tony Beck • Wendy Cellick • Nancy Dorman • Britt Fuller • Daniel Heald • Carole Kemble tacharya • Betty Morton • Martin Pykalo • M Schwartzel • Jamie Taylor • Claire Weeks • Martin Beck • Abe Chaiton • Stephan Dorman • Gail Gallander • Jon Heath • Francis Kemble • Tony Mainwaring • Adam Morton • Ian Radley • Tiffanee Scorer • Paul Tenant • Eddie Weismiller • Libby Beck • Joe Charles • Heather Dorman • Lesley Gaunt • Kann Heath • Roberta Kennard • Chelsea Mainwaring • Mike Mountain • Jason Rahara • Wendy Seale- • Steph Thatcher • Richard West • Lisa Beck • Trish Chinnery • Bob Doucet • Elizabeth Gautschi • Elsa Heath • Vera Keogh • Katie Mainwearing • Bonnie Muiller • Alfred Rahn Baker • Carrie Thiel • James West • Summerly Begg • Andre Chollat • Steve Dougherty • Val Geddes • Charmain Heffelfin- • Heather Kerr • Oon Malton • Susan Munro • Laura Rahn • Michael Segal • A Thomas • Alastair Westcott • Steph Begg • Bronwyn Churcher • John Dowler • Ted Geisler ger • Ian Kewnard • Jacqui Mani • Karen Munro • Andrew Rainsley • Finn Segal • Kate Thomas-Peter • Sam Westgard • Hans Behm • Dale Churcher • Brett Dowler • Dorothy Geisler • Richard Helm • Kari Killy • Annemarie Mann • Barbara Murphy • Ann Ramsey • Mary Selman • Anelie Thomes • Hans When • Jonathan Bell • Martin Clarke • Wolf Draegston • Susan Geist • Jason Hendyrson • Tannis Killy • Moore Marion • Nicola Murray • Bev Rapley • Bob Semeniak • Eric Thompson • Chris White • Liz Belluk • Kathy Clarke • Gillian Drake • Jerry George • Freja Henrichsen • Tanya Kim • Olive Marison • Erin Naismith • Zoe Rappard • Brad Senn • Ivan Thompson • Kit White Stop the Docks at Cape Roger Curtis. Join us at http://stopthedocks.ca Stop the Docks at Cape Roger Curtis

We oppose the construction of docks on the shores of Cape Roger Curtis. We urgently ask Bowen Council, the BC Government & the Cape landowners to take immediate action to keep the Cape waterfront in its natural state.

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Stop the Docks at Cape Roger Curtis

Comments from concerned citizens (May 11-22, 2013)

Here are comments people have submitted while signing the online version of the petition. You can see this document online at stopthedocks.ca/cape-dock-comments/

Eric Steffensen: I visit Cape Roger Curtis often and do enjoy the natural state of the point and the land around it. I am surprised that a private dock would be allowed by the government along this shoreline.

Picard: I've been living on Bowen for 4 years and I love Cape Roger Curtis, in fact it's my favorite spot on the island. I can't believe what Mr Ho said in the Vancouver Sun newspaper, it will of course affect the environment.

Mark Vanderbyl: As a private yacht captain I have cruised past Cape Roger Curtis many times and appreciated the natural beauty, as have my guests. Large docks and private piers of this nature are clearly not in the interest of the environment nor the general public's interest. They are only in the interest of a very select, small handful of people. I find it interesting that it appears that these foreshore leases were granted with very little, if any, public discussions.

Tanis Layzell: Please do not ruin the last pristine beaches with docks that will be an eyesore and boats will bring noise, oil slicks, fumes, and holding tanks with no seals or close by pump out station. I swim far out in these secluded beautiful beaches and want my grandson to be able to enjoy the same years from now.

Hinda Avery: In the public interest, please stop the construction of the docks on Bowen Island.

Neil H. Talbot: As a visitor to Bowen Island I cherish its rugged pristine landscape in the grand setting of Howe Sound, and deplore the construction of industrial-scale docks there.

Earl Jenkins: Pro-development but against the docks

Katharine Steig: All of Cape Roger Curtis should have been protected decades ago. Its waterfront should at least be protected to the greatest degree possible.

Gordon Reid: Cape Roger Curtis was the last unsubdivided piece of property of this size, with this length of coastline, on the east side of Georgia Strait from the U. S. border to Lund. It was unfortunate that a large section of it couldn't be saved for park. Now that it has been subdivided and will be developed - the very least we can do is to keep the publicly owned foreshore clear of docks and maintained in a pristine and natural condition as is the policy in other high valued and more progressive communities.

Sue Hetherington: I think that these docks are going to spoil an extremely beautiful coastline that has no match on our island.

Sarah Bennett Fox: This is a very special piece of coastline. Let's not wreck it with long docks. It would be amazing if Edwin Lee and Don Ho voluntarily choose to keep this coastline as it is now. They will be heroes of the community!

Thank you Edwin Lee and Don Ho for thinking carefully about this.

Georgina Farah: This particular coastline is very unique and must be preserved. The docks are enormous and completely out of proportion for such a sensitive habitat.

Jim Taylor: we are not a cruise ship destination, for heavens sake

Richard Helm: These docks are massive - totally out of scale of other private docks built on Bowen over the years. These approvals by all levels of government do not reflect the public interest in this unique landscape - the Northern entrance way to Vancouver Harbour. This is a very rugged coastline of tidal pools and heavy seas - not appropriate for private docks.

Tony Bosely: If only 4 rich guys can make a decision that will forever mar the landscape, without any requirement for approval from the Bowen Island community itself, then something is terribly wrong with our system. That alone is reason enough to halt this project immediately.

Rob Knight: Can we appeal the BC foreshore lease to he BC Environmental Appeal Board? (A: we are looking into that)

Lisa James: Surely the docks can't be necessary... their length and location are very questionable.

Peter Kearney: Perhaps one communal dock for the Cape would be a workable compromise?

Jan Srivastava: Surely it is not necessary to build so many, and so large docks. I wonder why people who want to sell the beauty of this location would begin by changing it so drastically????

Carolyn Peters: I visit this area once per week and am surprised that the plans for the docks (I can see the footings being installed in the beach) cut each beach literally in half and will definitely restrict us visiting the tide pools and rock areas. We feel personally offended by the "private" signs everywhere as we have paid taxes on this Island for 14 years. The shore line and beaches as far as I know, are supposed to be for all to enjoy. Why doesn't the municipality pick one dock area and make it private on one side and public on the other. Do not allow any other docks to be built. Also install a free boat launch for all of us as Bowen is lacking this. If one dock were build it would serve all of Bowen and leave the rest of the shore line undisturbed. Please also remove the "Private"signs right away. Also when the trees that were planted along the path grow larger it will stop the view in some areas. Please remove these trees as well. I also noticed that there are 2 dead baby deer on the shorline bluff. I realize that every year this happens due to the cold, but this winter was not cold. Did the mother abandon their babies due to all the construction?

Ryland James: Amazingly beautiful spot with a great community.

Elizabeth Storry: Strongly object to construction of private docks on the shoreline at Cape Roger Curtis, Bowen Island.

Judy Taylor: we are a very small, rural island

David Demner: It's unbelievable that this would be allowed. We need to stop it.

Mike Adams: I grew up around Roger Curtis in Tunstall bay. As a kid we would venture out onto teh beaches and explore the tidal pools and the light house. The dock project will undoubtedly spoil this opportunity for others to enjoy. By creating this exclusive enclave we are limiting access and the enjoyment of the environment for others. These structures will create an eyesore on a beautiful coastline. Stop the docks!

Greg Pollard: Good Luck... The government has left us "hanging" !

Samantha Knowles: How can we have a connection or relationship to our natural world and environment if we are constantly trying to change, dominate or manipulate it. Some areas need to stay wild and free... this is definitely one of them.

Issac Fox: I've grown up visiting my grandparents on Bowen Island. I'd like, for their sake and for the sake of all the islanders, to keep Bowen as peaceful as it has always been. It would be a shame to ruin the tranquility of the island and I vehemently oppose the construction of docks that will endanger coastal habitats.

Jane Kokolakis: I spent my summers on Bowen Island and my sister lives there permanently.Roger Curtis is one of the most beautiful place to walk,picnic,and camp. It would be terrible to destroy that beauty.

Jeremy Bally: I grew up here. I camped here. I love this place. This is not an appropriate way to use this space, nor is any way aside from leaving it in its pristine natural state. Leave it alone.

Stewart Marshall: As a relatively new Bowen Islander I find (about 2 years) the Cape Roger Curtis story astounding. Astounding and appalling.

Jess Marshall: This is a totally unnecessary development, which will only serve to benefit the owners in selling the lots in a suppressed market.

We are beginning to think council want Bowen Island to become just another generic suburb of Vancouver - think Port Moody. Housing developments with trees, and little else to sustain the soul.

The poor folks on Whitesails, who have to endure all the trucks ruining what was once a peaceful street.

We're fearful for Bowen's future, this development will only benefit the owners of CRC and their clients and do severe damage to the environment.

Sad times for Bowen.

Andrea Klann: Stop the docks AND the clearcutting NOW!!!

Jean Stewart: Stop the huge docks at Cape Roger Curtis. Bowen Island should be preserved for the peoples' enjoyment, not for commercial use.

Beverly Thomson: I fully agree that public areas need to be protected for the public good. It's a principle BCers share.

Kim DeSante: don't spoil a beautiful place

Chris Oben: Edwin Lee and Don Ho, Please help preserve the natural state of the marine environment at Cape Roger Curtis by stopping construction of private docks on public waterfront immediately. Sincerely, Chris Oben

Val Geddes: The planned docks are for the benefit of a few individual families, to the marked detriment of the beauty and biology of this magnificent area. Council should act immediately to halt work on the docks. It should then reassess its position and find a solution. In my opinion, Council inaction so far in preventing this degradation of the shoreline is deplorable.

Anonymous: Me and my family LOVE this area. My grandparents live here and love it and now my three year old, Maxwell has fallen in love with it. This property will be in our family for generations. Please don't build a dock here!!!

Adam Morton: the docks are so unpopular they will make it hard for people buying properties in CRC to have friendly relations with others on the island.

June Banwell: Have led many hikes for the North Shore Hikers on Bowen Island along the coast to the lighthouse area. It is so beautiful - it would be a travesty to even think of docks being placed there. It was bad enough to have a concrete road put there. Please leave this area as it is now, so that we may still enjoy its natural beauty.

Court Brousson: too large, too many

Claire Stewart: As someone who has enjoyed hiking around the shores of Roger Curtis for more than 20 years, I am horrified to think that this piece of Bowen could all become private and off limits to the public. And, the whole thing was done in such a sneaky and sleazy manner. I rather thought, judging by the size of the project, that BCF was opening a west side terminal. It's appalling.

Brent Ehrl: Cape Roger Curtis Waterfront should be left in it's natural state!

Wynn Nielsen: These giant docks, if they go ahead, will set an unwelcome precedent for CRC and for the island. They compromise a vulnerable marine "nursery" for Howe Sound, they will obliterate the Natural Beauty of the small bays and area, make it difficult, if not impossible, for the public to access and enjoy the public beaches. If even more property owners want private moorage over time the proliferation of docks in that small point of land will likely create, in practical terms, a large private marina. Not the vision and certainly not the promise given by the developers to respect the unique and sensitive environment and islanders feelings and long standing relationship with the Cape.

Philip Carlington: The title of the petition says it all for me!

Richard Wiefelspuett: "Stop the docks" makes sense, i.e. common sense! Why should the common interest of the greater public be sacrificed over the interest of four private owners? Why should irreplaceable and unique nature be allowed to be destroyed? Which council would be blunt and mad enough to disenchant the population it was elected to represent and support the interests of four private investors instead? Which council would sit back and do nothing but to declare the case closed? This has "Conflict of Interest" written all over it and deserves the toughest of public scrutiny!

Jason White: This should not be allowed. Lets show some leadership and foresight, not greediness and mismanagement.

Amanda Ockeloen: Don't ruin our shared beautiful coastline!

Betty Morton: I think that both the docks and the hedgerow are infringements on the intention of agreements made for public amenities at Cape Roger Curtis. These amenities were to protect the ecosystem and aesthetic beauty of the Cape as well as to provide public access. The structures and plantings need to be removed.

Anonymous: We are rural for heaven's sakes Let's consider just how fortunate we are. Please do not spoil our wonderful little island.

Sue Barr: I would like to have our current Municipal government looked into by a governing body as I have lost all confidence in its competency.

Andrew Delong: This is beautiful land which has incredible untouched views and lands. Keep it for our future generations to enjoy.

Kami Kanetsuka: Cape Roger Curtis is for everyone and although much of it has been developed, it is still necessary to at least save the shoreline for the benefit of all.

Lily Whitehead-Delong: I grew up on Bowen and always enjoyed walking along the beautiful shoreline of Cape Roger Curtis. I would like my future children to be able to experience the same.

Eric Davies: Bowen Island's current pro-development-at-any-cost Municipal Council must be stopped.

Gillian Darling Kovanic: When the Lees and the Hos recognize the natural beauty and ecological values of Cape Roger Curtis on Bowen Island this will truly be a day to celebrate.

Sheila Roote aka Haggerstone: As a former Bowen Islander and frequent visitor I oppose these dock for several reasons: desecration of sensitive intertidal zone; visually disruptive to a beautiful landscape; incredibly impractical. This shoreline is subject to the full force of storms throughout the whole year. How on earth will these docks survive a storm of the magnitude that destroyed the forests of Stanley Park a few years ago? Bowen has wonderful protected docks in Snug Cove available for everyone, please use them.

Sarah Haggerstone: As a Bowener from childhood until the end of university I know how special this place is, and I know how the presence of docks (and the associated boats, chemicals and traffic) can change the character of a place forever.

Elizabeth Milward: I have family on Bowen and have visited the Cape a number of times. It is a beautiful spot, with somewhat different ecology from the rest of Bowen Island. I think it is worth preserving.

Norma McCarthy: Please, Bowen Council, at least TRY to turn this around. You may think it's too late now, but maybe it's not. Please, put aside the past and just try.

Carol Cram: Please don't let a few destroy what the many so enjoy.

David Van Berckel: The Mayor and Council should be held responsible for dereliction of duty, for not expressing their professed opposition to the construction of the docks the the province of BC.

Malcolm Pitches: Keep our waterfront in its natural state strongly object to docks being built.

Doug Fleetham: These are docks that were being constructed prior to municipal review. The land has been a public beach and is being conscripted fro private use. The construction needs to stop.

Jayeson Hendyrsan: Seems like some kind of fishy happenings have been going on...... has there been proper due process?

Dennis Vetter: Please keep this iconic place in it's pristine condition ... it is simply a travesty to defile it with docks.

Irmi Hoppenrath: Yes, keep the waterfront in its natural state!

James West: Let's have a referendum on encumbering public beach access with incompatible private marine facilities!!

Neil Dawe: We are totally against the docks at Cape Roger Curtis.

David Thomson: I sailed past Cape Roger Curtis last weekend, along with many other boats, and had an opportunity to imagine what this large infrastructure would look like. Visualizing four large docks sticking out up to 300 feet from shore was a deeply disturbing experience. It is one thing for a private land owner to build on their land - it is entirely another, and completely unacceptable, to take a highly visible and valuable public asset - the foreshore and the coastline - and destroy it for all future generations. What is even more troubling is the relative value of these docks. Anyone who knows this area knows it is buffeted by large winds and waves much of the time and will make using the dock a risky and unlikely proposition. If these docks are built they will be unusable much of the year but will be an awful visual blight, not to mention an ecological one, every day from now on. This inane project must not be allowed to proceed.

John C Poole: What is good for West Van - no shoreline docks - should be good for Bowen in its pristine environment.

Robert Semeniuk: Such ignorance Such mindlessness Such insensitivity Such narrow perspectives These are Bowen Island Taliban

Chris Oben: This area is pristine waterfront that attracts both people and wildlife supporting and enhancing the quality of our lives. There are many other established options for docking vessels in Bowen Island waters. Cape Roger Curtis does not require additional infrastructure to accommodate personal vessels.

TO: Mayor Adelaar and Members of Council FROM: Judy McLeod, Planning Consultant SUBJECT: Private and Group Moorage Facilities – Draft Amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and Building Bylaw DATE: May 17, 2013

RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That Council direct staff to bring forward Bylaw No. 335, 2013 - an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, and Bylaw No.336, 2013 - an amendment to the Building Bylaw, as may be revised at the May 27, 2013 Council meeting, for the necessary readings and referrals.

PURPOSE: On February 12, 2013, Committee of the Whole received and considered the report “The Review and Approval of Private Moorage Facilities” (attached as Appendix A of this report). At that time, the Committee reviewed preliminary options to update bylaws and regulations regarding boat moorage adjacent to upland residential properties, and made a number of suggestions with regard to the structure and content of the bylaws. Staff was requested to report back with draft bylaws addressing the issues raised at the Committee of the Whole meeting. This report presents the following bylaws for Council’s review, and for advice on any additional matters for consideration or inclusion prior to introduction for first reading:

 Draft Bylaw No. 335, 2013 cited as “Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 335, 2013”, attached as Appendix B to this report; and

 Draft Bylaw No. 336, 2013 cited as “Bowen Island Municipality Building Bylaw No. 65, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 336, 2013”, attached as Appendix C to this report.

ATTACHMENTS: Appendix A: Report “The Review and Approval of Private Moorage Facilities” dated February 4, 2013. Appendix B: Draft Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 335, 2013. (Including “add and delete mark-up”) Appendix C: Draft Bowen Island Municipality Building Bylaw No. 65, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 336, 2013 Appendix D: Letters and submissions from members of the public regarding public beach and private dock issues.

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BACKGROUND: In November of 2012 the Province issued approval of foreshore tenure for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining several significant private moorage facilities adjacent to lots at Cape Roger Curtis. While these proposals were for facilities that were to be substantially larger than previously considered on Bowen Island, the Province concluded that the proposed moorage facilities were not in contravention of Bowen Island Municipality’s Land Use Bylaw.

Bylaw No. 62, 2002, the Bowen Island Building Bylaw, has not been used to require the submission of building permit applications for moorage facilities.

On December 10, 2012 Bowen Island Council directed staff to research and develop recommendations to deal with shoreline and marine issues and to report back to Council. On February 12, 2013 Council considered the report entitled “The Review and Approval of Private Moorage Facilities”, attached as Appendix A, and requested staff to report back with draft bylaws to amend the Building Bylaw and the Land Use Bylaw, taking into consideration the matters discussed at the meeting.

Correspondence and submissions to the municipality since the February 12 meeting have been taken into account in preparing the draft bylaws. The submissions are attached as Appendix D of this report.

DISCUSSION:

1. Matters Raised at the February 12 meeting of the Committee of the Whole

This section of the report summarizes the issues raised by Council members at the February 12 meeting, and discusses how the draft bylaws have addressed the comments. It also discusses comments received from members of the public with regard to the issue of the impact of private moorages on public beaches, and on requirements for regulating moorage facilities.

1.1 Concern Regarding any Impact on Commercial and Community Docks

Concerns were raised that the proposed Land Use Bylaw amendments should not impact commercial docks or cause problems for community docks.

Bowen Island’s Land Use Bylaw contains three categories of ”Water Use” zones that regulate the area extending 300 metres seaward from the natural high water mark. These zones, that permit boat moorage, docking and launching, are:

 The WG1 – “Water Coastal General” Zone. This zone applies to the vast majority of the land covered by water around Bowen Island. It permits boat moorage, docking and launching, Neighbourhood Docks, Community Docks, Marine Navigation and accessory boathouses, floating breakwaters and marine navigational structures. The private Community Docks at Tunstall Bay and Eagle Cliff as well as approximately 40 Provincial foreshore tenures for private moorages are within the WG1 zone.

 Through site-specific exception, the WG 1 (a) zone at Bowen Beach permits water taxi use and boat moorage not limited to upland residential use. It specifically prohibits a floating breakwater and sheds to shelter boats. 2 Private and Group Moorage Facilities- Draft Amendments to the Land Use and Building Bylaw May 17, 2013

 The WC 1 – “Water Commercial Marina” Zone applies to marina uses in Snug Cove and Galbraith Bay. It permits marina, public wharf, and water taxi uses, etc. and through site specific exceptions permits seaplane and hover craft berths, live-aboard uses, float houses and assembly uses. As well, the WC I – “Water Civic” Zone, which applies to the wharf in Snug Cove and the public dock at Galbraith Bay, permits Ferry Docks.

The WG1 zone is the zone adjacent to private residential waterfront properties, and it is the zone which is the primary focus of the proposed Land Use Bylaw amendments. While the amendments would apply to new private moorage facilities within the WG 1 (a) Zone, no changes are proposed to this site-specific exception. With the exception of the removal of the permission for floating breakwaters, it is not the intent of the proposed Land Use Bylaw changes to amend any of the provisions of the WC 1 or the WC i zones which would impact commercial or civic docks.

1.2 Definition of Private Moorages and the inclusion of “Floats”

The draft definition of “private moorage facility” in the February 12 report referred to “a float on the surface of the water that is connected to the shoreline by means of an elevated pier, platform, ramp or gangway,” and did not include “floats” which may not be attached to the upland lot.

Crown Land Authorization is required for any private moorage facility, including a floating dock that is permanently affixed to the seabed or occupies Crown land.

The current Land Use Bylaw defines moorage as, “the tying of a vessel to a wharf, buoy or a similar object that is anchored to the bed of the sea”. This definition would include a float or buoy affixed to the seabed, whether or not it is attached to the upland lot by a ramp or gangway. Boat moorage would continue to be a permitted use in all Water Use Zones.

The proposed definition of “private moorage facility” in the draft bylaw has been amended to clarify that it includes floats that may or may not be connected to the upland lot.

1.3 Issue of Non-Conforming Docks

The issue was raised regarding the status of existing moorage facilities, where the current siting of facilities may not comply with the proposed bylaw changes.

Section 911 of the Local Government Act states that a use, or the siting of a use, may continue, as a non-conforming use, as long as the use is not discontinued for a continuous period of 6 months. Discontinuation of a use in keeping with normal seasonal practices would not be considered discontinuation of the use under this section of the Act.

The Crown leases are transferable to new owners of the upland property if there is a change in ownership of the upland property, so the non-conforming land the use could continue under a new ownership as long as the use remains continuous.

1.4 Width of Ramps / Gangways

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The February report contained a draft recommendation to limit the width of all approaches, gangways or other connections for moorage facilities, but did not contain a recommended width of ramps.

The reason for regulating width of ramps and gangways in the bylaw is to prevent the construction of large piers and platforms leading to the float could impair public access along, and enjoyment of the shoreline.

The Provincial Land Use Operational Policies for “Private Moorages Requirements and Best Management Practices” general permissions for lakes and rivers state that access ramps or walkways should not exceed 1.5 metres (5 feet), and sketches in the best practices for marine applications use similar maximum widths. This would provide a sufficient width for wheelbarrow access. Several moorages have been measured to confirm the adequacy of this width.

The draft Land Use Bylaw Amendment includes a maximum width of 1.5 metres for ramps and gangway. This area would not be included in the maximum 37m2 size of a moorage facility.

1.5 Length of Ramps / Gangways

Concern was raised that some moorage proposals were for very long ramps that could potentially cross beaches and become a hazard to boaters or jet skiers.

There are no guidelines in the provincial “best practices” guide regarding the length of moorage facilities, however the safely of all moorages is reviewed by Transport Canada through its Navigable Waterways mandate. Under Transport Canada regulations, a dock is is considered minor and does not require review or approval under the Navigable Waters Protection Act if it is:  At least 5 metres from the adjacent property boundaries and property line extensions;  At least 10 metres from any dock, boathouse or other structure that is fully or partially in, on or over navigable waters;  At least 30 metres away from any navigation channel;  Does not extend further in, on or over the navigable waters than the adjacent docks;  Is not associated with any other proposed works such as launch ramps, breakwaters, landfill, dredging or marinas; and  Is not used for float planes or other aircraft equipped with floats.

All other docks are reviewed by Transport Canada. The applications are, in most cases, forwarded to Transport Canada by the provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations during their review of water lot lease applications.

Transport Canada advises that each circumstance is different and that applications are evaluated on a site-specific basis, taking the Vessel Operating Guidelines into account. Potential hazards to navigation will not be allowed (for example floating breakwaters were not approved in recent applications), and specific requirements may be placed on the approval of certain docks, for example, a requirement for yellow caution lighting.

2. Capping the Size of Private Moorage Facilities

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The February report recommended capping the area of all uncovered floats and accessory boathouses, excluding piers, ramps, walkways and gangways at 37 square metres (400 sq ft). This was discussed at the meeting of Committee of the Whole as being a sufficient area for private moorage facilities.

Since that time, concerns have been raised with regard to the potential for large decks or platforms along the shoreline, in addition to the gangways and float. The Provincial Land Officer has confirmed that provincial requirements for all private moorage facilities prohibit structures for non-moorage purposes, including beach houses, storage sheds, patios, sun decks, retaining walls and hot tubs. The wording of the draft bylaw reflects these requirements. Gangways and ramps under 1.5 metres in width would be excluded from the size cap, and all other structures, limited to floats and facilities required for the moorage would have to be included within the 37 square metre area. As noted in the previous report, site-specific exceptions could be considered on a case-by-case basis through a Development Variance Permit that would require Council’s approval.

3. Public Input

3.1 Setbacks

Currently in Bowen Island’s Land Use Bylaw, the only provision relating to setback in a Water Use Zone specifies a 1.5 metre (5 foot) minimum setback for all buildings and structures from any lot line “including a water lease boundary line”. There are currently no special setbacks for provisions to protect beaches used by the public.

In defining these setbacks, it is noted that the Crown tenure boundary lines are most often drawn around proposed facilities, as illustrated in the example below. There are currently no provisions in the Land Use Bylaw requiring that moorages are within the extension of the upland lot lines.

Example of a Tenure Area:

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Eleven letters submitted to BIM have been published on recent Council agendas and are included in Appendix D of this report. The submissions express concern that the proposed bylaw change would require only a 6 metre (20 foot) minimum setback between a moorage facility and any dedicated public beach access or park. These letters express the view that that docks should not be allowed near an access point, as this could cause the bifurcation of beaches and destroy the enjoyment of the beaches by the public. Some of the letters suggest that public beaches be off-limits to all private docks. All of the letters state that that private wharves or docks should not be allowed on any beaches with a public access point. Staff have also had conversations with members of the public who are concerned about docks crossing beaches used by the public.

The intent of the February report was to increase the setback distance for moorage structures from the current 1.5 metres from all waterlot lease lines, to 5 metres for all lots, and to 6 metres (20 feet) for those lots next to a dedicated public beach access.

In reviewing the current bylaw, and taking into account the concerns expressed, it is recommended than the Land Use Bylaw not refer to setbacks from waterlot lease lines, but instead refer to setbacks from “property line extensions”. This would require the addition of a new definition to the Land Use Bylaw.

A “property line extension” could be defined as, “a line extending from the lot lines of a property which are perpendicular to the shoreline, drawn in a straight line from the two most distant corners of the property to the two corners of the property at the high water mark and extending seaward”, as illustrated below.

Measurement of Property Line Extension:

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The setbacks of all parts of a Private Moorage Facility from a property line extension could be as follows:

 The minimum setback for any portion of a structure of a private or group moorage facilities to a property line extension – 5 metres. This would be consistent with Transport Canada guidelines.

 The minimum setback for any portion of a structure of a private or group moorage facility to a property line extension for a property abutting a road end or public beach access – 10 metres.

It is noted that within bays, this would have the effect of limiting the length and the location of private moorages.

3.2 Matters of Jurisdiction

A submission by members of the public on May 6, 2013 described the value of the intertidal zone at Cape Roger Curtis, and the propensity for storms along this coast, and stated that Bowen Island should exercise its jurisdiction to change the current zoning and to require building permits for dock applications. It recommended only floats and buoys on all public beaches, no moorages on the stretch of coast a Cape Roger Curtis, and a moratorium on dock permits while the review is underway.

Staff have reviewed the areas of jurisdiction cited in this submission. Staff concur that Council has the authority zone the Crown land extending 300 metre from the natural high water mark of the island. Tighter zoning regulations are recommended in this report. It is agreed that building permits should be required for dock applications. Bowen Island has never required the submission of permits under its current Building Bylaw, and the Bylaw is not specific in this regard. Our legal advice recommends amendments to the Bylaw required before requiring building permits. Submission requirements for building permits should be clear, and the process should minimize any liability to the municipality. The withholding of building permits comes with the risk of potential damages against the municipality.

4. Proposed Amendments to the Land Use Bylaw

Based on the feedback received regarding the February report and further review of the issues, the following changes are included in the attached draft bylaws for Council’s consideration, attached as Appendix B:

4.1 Add the following definitions to the Land Use Bylaw:

GROUP MOORAGE FACILITY means a moorage consisting of one or more floats on the surface of the water that is affixed to the sea bed and that may be connected to the shoreline by means of a ramp or gangway that is used as a landing or wharfing space for pleasure craft used or maintained in association with the use of multiple residences on a lot or multiple upland residential properties, and may include an accessory platform, boathouse or boat lift.

PRIVATE MOORAGE FACILITY” means a float on the surface of the water that is affixed to the sea bed, that may be connected to the shoreline by such means as a ramp or gangway, that is used as a landing or wharfing space for pleasure craft in association with the use of a single lot 7 Private and Group Moorage Facilities- Draft Amendments to the Land Use and Building Bylaw May 17, 2013

of adjacent upland residential property, and may include an accessory platform, boathouse or boat lift.

PROPERTY LINE EXTENSION” means a line extending from the lot lines of a property which are perpendicular to the shoreline, drawn in a straight line from the two corners of the property most distant from the sea to the two corners of the property at the high water mark and extending seaward.

4.2 In section 4.13.1 (1) the WG – Water General (Coastal) Zone:

4.2.1 Under “Principal Uses of Land, Buildings and Structures” delete Neighbourhood Dock and add Group Moorage Facility and Private Moorage Facility in the WG1, WC1 and WCi zones;

4.2.2 Under “Permitted Buildings and Structures” deleted “Floating Breakwaters” as a use in the WG1, WC1 and WCi zones.

4.2.3 Under “Setbacks”:

4.2.3.1 Delete the requirement for a 1.5 m setback from a “water lease boundary line”;

4.2.3.2 Add a provision for a minimum setback for any portion of the structure of a private moorage facility or group moorage facility including all boat launches, lifts and ramps from any property line extension to be 5.0 metres;

4.2.3.3 Add a provision for a minimum setback for any portion of the structure of any private moorage facility or group moorage facility to any other private moorage facility or group moorage facility to be 10 metres.

4.2.3.4 Add a provision for a minimum setback of any portion of the structure of any private moorage facility or group moorage facility from the property line extension of any property which provides public beach access to be 10 metres.

4.2.4 Under “Conditions of Use”:

4.2.4.1 Add provisions that a Private moorage facility use shall be accessory to the upland residential use and that only one such facility will be permitted per upland lot;

4.2.4.2 Add a provision limiting the surface area of a private moorage facility, excluding ramps and gangways, to 37 square metres;

4.2.4.3 Add a provision limiting the width of ramps and gangways to 1.5 metre; and

4.2.4.4 Remove references to “neighbourhood dock” and add “private moorage facility or group moorage facility”.

5. Proposed Amendments to the Building Bylaw

In receiving building permit applications for the construction of Private and Group Moorage facilities, it would be the objective of the municipality to: 8 Private and Group Moorage Facilities- Draft Amendments to the Land Use and Building Bylaw May 17, 2013

 Ensure that the moorage structure complies with all provisions of the Land Use Bylaw and other municipal regulations;

 Confirm that the structure has been designed and reviewed by a qualified professional, that the construction process will be monitored to ensure environmental protection and public safety and to ensure that the facility has been constructed according to the permit; and

 Limit any liability to the municipality.

The draft amendments to Bowen Island Building Bylaw No. 65, 2002, attached as Appendix C to this report, would reflect the definitions of moorage facilities in the Land Use Bylaw and add definitions of “Letters of Assurance” and “Registered Professionals”.

Under Section 5 – “Scope and Exemptions”, the Building Bylaw would be amended to confirm that it applies to private and group moorage facilities.

Section 8 – “Applications” would be amended to require the submission of an application before constructing, repairing or altering such a facility.

Section 10 – “Application Standards for Buildings” would set out the submission requirements, including the owner’s acknowledgement of responsibility, a copy of the approved foreshore tenure from the province, approval from Transport Canada, and plans by a registered professional (engineer or architect). The letters of assurance would include field review by the registered professional.

The draft bylaw has been reviewed by municipality’s solicitor who advises that it would be prudent to submit the bylaw to the Provincial Ministry responsible for housing prior to its final adoption.

CONCLUSION: As requested by Council, draft bylaws have been prepared, suggesting amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and the Building Bylaw in order to further regulate the size and location and to enhance the safety of moorage facilities for pleasure craft adjacent to residential properties along the Bowen Island shoreline.

These drafts are intended for further discussion and direction to staff in bringing forward bylaws for introduction and first reading. Amendments to the Land Use Bylaw will require a public hearing pursuant to the Local Government Act.

SUBMITTED BY: _____(ORIGINAL SIGNED)_____ Judy McLeod Contract Planner

REVIEWED BY: _____(ORIGINAL SIGNED)______Kathy Lalonde Chief Administrative Officer

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TO: Mayor Adelaar and Members of Council FROM: Judy McLeod, Contract Planner SUBJECT: The Review and Approval of Private Moorage Facilities DATE: February 4, 2013

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That Council request staff to bring forward, for consideration, amendments to Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002 that are generally in line with the following directions:

1.1 Add a definition of “Private Moorage Facility” as a float on the surface of the water that is connected to the shoreline by such means as a pier, ramp or gangway, and that is used as a landing or wharfing space for watercraft for private personal use by the owner or crown lessee of the adjacent upland residential property, and includes uncovered floats as well as accessory boat houses”.

1.2 Add a definition of “Group Moorage Facility” as multi-berth floats on the surface of the water connected to the shoreline by such means as a ramp or gangway that is used as a landing or wharfing space for watercraft for personal use by a group or association of residents from the surrounding community.”

1.3 Amend the WG and WC – Coastal Marine zones to replace “boat moorage, docking” with “Private Moorage Facility” as a principal use, and to replace “community dock” with “Group Moorage Facility” as a principal use.

1.4 Permit only one Private Moorage Facility per property or parcel providing all setback requirements can be met;

1.5 Replace the current 1.5 metre requirement that all structures (i.e. docks, boat launches, lifts, ramps, floats) to be a minimum of 5 metres (16.5. feet) from side property lines including water lot lease lines, and a minimum 10 metres (33 feet) from any existing dock structures;

1.6 Add a requirement that all Private and Group Moorage Facilities be located a minimum of 6 metres (20 ft) adjacent to a dedicated public beach access or park;

1.7 Cap the area of a float or a combined area of all floats for a Private Moorage Facility, including uncovered floats and accessory boathouses but excluding piers, ramps, walkways and gangways at 37m2 (400 sq ft);

1.8 Limit the width of all approaches, gangways or other connections.

1.9 Remove breakwaters as a permitted use in the WG1 Zone.

2 That Council direct staff to bring forward the following amendments to Bowen Island Building Bylaw No. 65, 2002 for consideration:

2.1 Require the submission of a building permit for Private Moorage Facility and for a Group Moorage Facility; and

2.2 Pursuant to section 55 of the Community Charter, require certification by a qualified professional that the plans submitted with the permit application comply with current provincial building code and other applicable enactments respecting safety.

3 That Council formally request the Islands Trust to proceed with a project to inventory and map the Bowen Island coastline with regard to the identification sensitive or fragile coastal vegetation and ecosystems and other sites of significance and to bringing forward recommendations regarding further steps that may be required to protect these areas.

PURPOSE: On December 10, 2012 Bowen Island Council requested staff to research and develop recommendations to deal with shoreline and maritime issues and report back to Council. The purpose of this report is to: 1. Document current federal and provincial legislation, and municipal policies, bylaws and practices used in reviewing applications for private moorages along Bowen Island’s shoreline; 2. Identify options to enhance or update policies, bylaws and regulations to protect Bowen Island’s shoreline while providing options for communal and private boat moorage; and 3. Seek Council’s direction with regard to options for further regulating private moorages.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Land Use Bylaw Map 2. Map of current moorages on Bowen Island 3. Provincial “Requirements and Best Management Practices” for designing docks and boat launches

BACKGROUND: In September of 2011 the Provincial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (the Province) received applications for private moorage facilities adjacent to four lots in the Cape Roger Curtis (CRC) subdivision. As per normal procedure, the applications were referred to Bowen Island Municipality for review and comment, and were advertised by posting notice on the site and in the local newspaper.

Through this process, concerns were expressed by municipal staff and by members of the public regarding the size of the proposed ramps, floats and associated breakwaters, their location immediately adjacent to the three points of public access negotiated as part of the CRC subdivision approval, the location of one of the moorages adjacent to the Cape Roger Curtis Lighthouse, the potential for multiple boats at each dock, concerns regarding the exposed location of the moorages , concern regarding the potential for environmental and maritime damage and the precedent these docks could set for other large moorage facilities along this coastline.

Upon reviewing the applications, in June of 2012, Bowen Island Municipality requested that the Province withhold approval of the private moorage applications in this area pending a complete review of the options available for moorage for this neighbourhood. The review and assessment was to be undertaken by qualified professionals and was to include environmental and coastal impacts, aesthetics, views and safety, and a review of the compatibility of private docks and public access points with specific regard to the impact of these facilities on public access along the beach.

In November of 2012 the Province issued Licenses for 5 year terms commencing in January of 2013, for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintaining a dock, wharf or pier including walkway ramp for four lots at Cape Roger Curtis. Reasons given for the approval of the four applications were that:  There was no indication of ecological considerations that could not be mitigated through use of “best management practices”;  Public access would not be impeded by the moorage facilities; and  With regard to the requirements of BIM Land Use Bylaw No. 57, the necessary dive studies had been undertaken to determine that the applications would not negatively impact eelgrass meadows, kelp beds and clam or mussel beds if certain mitigation measures were followed.

In short, the Province concluded that the moorage facilities were not in contravention of Bowen Island Municipality’s zoning. The approvals did, however, specify that “The Clients have been notified to consult with BIM prior to constructing their private moorages to ensure that their facility designs are in compliance with BIM’s bylaws and to determine if they need to seek additional approvals or authorizations from BIM.”

To date, BIM has not been contacted by any of the applicants or their agents.

In December Transport Canada approved applications under the Navigable Waters Protection Act for the proposed docks at these four properties. It is noted that the plans for the works as approved by Transport Canada contained approach wharves, gangways, floats and mooring buoys, but did not include the large breakwaters that were included in the referral by the Province.

On December 10, 2012 Bowen Island Council directed staff to research and develop recommendations to deal with shoreline and maritime issues and report back to Council.

DISCUSSION:

1. Context

The Letters Patent incorporating Bowen Island as a municipality indentify the boundaries of the municipality as, “the entire area of Bowen Island, Finisterre Island and Hutt Island and an area of foreshore and land covered by water extending 300 metres from the natural high water marks of said Islands”.

This 300 metre wide ribbon of land covered by water, extending out from the high water mark, is owned by the Provincial Crown. Licenses to use the land for the purpose of constructing, operating or maintaining a dock, wharf, pier, walkway or ramp are administered by the Province.

Crown land tenures are subject to all federal, provincial and municipal regulations and bylaws. In determining whether to issue a licence, the Ministry refers the applications to the local municipality to determine compliance with municipal bylaws and regulations, to First Nations and to applicable Provincial and Federal Ministries including the Ministry of Environment for works that fall under the Water Act, Transport Canada for works that fall under the Navigable Waters Protection Act, and the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans for works that fall under the Fisheries Act. A separate submission is required by Transport Canada under the Navigable Waters Protection Act to ensure that the proposed construction will not impact public safety and public use of the water.

In addition to regulating commercial moorages, the Province issues licenses of occupation for:  Group Moorage Facilities, which are multi-berth moorages for personal use by a group or association of residents from the surrounding community; and  Private Moorage Facilities which are docks and/or permanent way (i.e. Boat ramp) permanently affixed to aquatic Crown land, and any ancillary structures such as a boat lift and anchor lines, for private personal use.

These permissions are only available to the owners or Crown lessees of waterfront property with riparian rights. Permissions do not convey a right to land, and do not allow the holder to curtail public access over the permission area. The permission holder must ensure public passage around or over any structure on the foreshore, which can include passage below a raised ramp or walkway.

The Province’s Land Use Operation Policy for Private Moorages contains Appendix 3 - “Requirements and Best Management Practices”, which is included as Attachment 3 of this Report. The Best Management Practices state that applicants must comply with all applicable laws and zoning, and that local requirements will supersede any less restrictive provincial or federal government requirements.

Private moorage applications must provide accurate site information including, but not limited to the location of sensitive habitats, the nature of the seabed and water depths to “enable a review process that adequately considers environmental, cultural and cumulative impacts”.

2. Existing Permissions On Bowen Island:

In addition to the major marina at Snug Cove and the municipal lease at Sandy Beach, the following communal and private moorages are currently located on Bowen Island:

 The Mt Gardiner Dock, which is a municipal dock at Galbraith Bay;

 Private Community Docks at Bowen Bay, Tunstall Bay and Eagle Cliff. (The municipality is currently going through the process to obtain approval for a municipal boat launch for recreational and emergency use at Tunstall Bay); and

 Approximately 40 Provincial licences for private moorages.

The map included as Attachment 1 of this report shows the location and distribution of these facilities.

3. Current Bowen Island Policies, Bylaws and Regulations:

Official Community Plan: With the exception of two areas at Galbraith Bay and Snug Cove that are designated “MC – Marine Commercial”, the area extending 300 metres from the natural high water mark is designated “CS – Coastal Area” in the Bowen Island Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 282, 2010 (the OCP).

OCP Objectives 35 through 38 seek to protect the natural and scenic values of the coastline that provide the rural maritime atmosphere of the island; to protect coastline habitat areas for marine wildlife; and to identify, protect and preserve sensitive coastal vegetation.

To support these Objectives, the OCP contains policies which state that:  Non-moorage uses such as beach houses, storage sheds, decks, commercial uses, long term camping, beach creation, sand importation, groyne construction, private boat launches, and substrate disturbance (shore spawning) are not acceptable.  Commercial marinas will be located to minimize conflict with other recreation uses and areas of ecological significance.

With regard to private moorages and docks, OCP Policy 76 states:  Private moorages will not impede pedestrian access along the beach portion of the foreshore;  The siting of new private moorages will be undertaken in a manner that is consistent with the orientation of neighbouring private moorage and is sensitive to views and other impacts on neighbours; and  The Land Use Bylaw will set out detailed provisions related to the siting, setbacks, size, configuration, width, materials and projections for private moorage. Owners and builders will refer to best management practices, published by Transport Canada Navigable Waters Protection Division prior to construction of any foreshore moorage works.

Policy 77 states that natural coastal processes will be left undisturbed to the maximum extent possible, with no deposit of material below the natural boundary of the sea unless permitted for purposes of a breakwater or seawall. Artificial reefs are not acceptable.

Policy 82 states that, in cooperation with the Islands Trust Fund, provincial regulators and federal ministries, the Municipality will develop and inventory and mapping of the sensitive coastal vegetation zones to protect and preserve fragile coastal ecosystems from further degradation.

With regard to the Cape Roger Curtis lands and shoreline, the OCP contains Objective 40 – To encourage the retention of portions of Cape Roger Curtis in a natural state accessible to the public, including ecologically sensitive coastal bluffs, other sensitive ecosystems…portions of the shorelines…..and significant marine shorelines.

Land Use Bylaw: In reviewing the acceptability of applications to lease land for private moorages the Province relies on zoning bylaw regulations. Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002 zones the majority of the marine coastal area extending 300 metres seaward from the natural high water mark as “WG1 – Water General Coastal 1” (See Attachment 2 – Land Use Bylaw Map).

The WG1 zones permits the following Principal Uses:  Boat moorage, docking and launching  Neighbourhood Dock , defined as a private dock which serves a Bowen Island neighbourhood  Community (public) Dock  Marine Navigation

Accessory Uses including a Boat House, Floating Breakwater and Marine Navigation Structures are also permitted.

The boat moorage or accessory boat house may only be accessory to an upland residential use.

A community dock, neighbourhood dock and a moorage must be located so that it will not limit use of or physically divide a beach, or negatively impact ellgrass meadows, kelp beds, clam beds or mussel beds.

All buildings and structures must be set back a minimum of 1.5 metres from any lot line or water lease boundary line.

The Land Use Bylaw also requires that “structures made of newly-treated wood shall bear the BMP certification mark ensuring that appropriate treatment and post-treatment measures have been employed in producing the preserved wood.”

Part 3 – General Regulations, Section 3.26 permits stairways and walkways not exceeding a height of 2.0 metres on any portion of a lot.

Group moorages and water taxi uses are permitted under WG1(a)zone at Bowen Bay and Tunstall Bay and WCi zone at provides for a public wharf Galbraith Bay. Snug Cove harbor is zoned “WC1 a and b – Water Commercial (Marina) and “WCi – Water Civic” which provide for a range of additional uses including marinas, public wharfs, water taxi, accessory live aboard and float home uses, the sale of personal watercraft, boat sheds the site specific moorage for seaplane and hovercraft and a ferry dock.

Building Bylaw: Bowen Island Building Bylaw No. 65, 2002 defines a structure as:

“…any construction installed on, supported by or sunk into land or water, but does not include a fence or flat areas intended for pedestrian or vehicle movements surfaced by concrete, asphalt, brick or tile or other materials and retaining structures less than 1.5 metres in height.”

The Bylaw states that a person shall apply for and obtain a building permit before constructing a building or structure. Bowen Island Municipality has traditionally not required building permits to be issued for the construction of docks, wharfs, ramps, gangways, etc.

Cape Roger Curtis Covenant – Ocean Front Lands: With the registration of the CRC subdivision, a restrictive covenant pursuant to section 219 of the Land Title Act was registered against the Lands within 30 metres from the natural boundary of the 30 waterfront lots at Cape Roger Curtis. Covenant BB340390 states that the owners of these lots, among other things:

“(a) will not build, place or install any building or structure of any kind on, over or under the Covenant Area; (b) will not excavate, remove soil or place fill from or on the Covenant Area; (c) will not cut, trim, prune or remove any vegetation or tree from, or plant any non-native vegetation within the Covenant Area”

Under the terms of the covenant, the owners of these waterfront properties are only permitted to clear a 2 metre wide strip of land within the Covenant Area for the statutory right-of- way for the pedestrian trail along the shoreline, and may cut trim prune and remove trees for a maximum width of 30 metres create sight lines. No clearing, placing or removal of fill or construction would be allowed for ramps, gangways or pathways leading to the private moorages on the Covenant area.

The CRC moorage applications confirmed that all proposed structures associated with the moorages are to be located below/outside the Natural Boundary as surveyed. While there is nothing in the covenant that would appear to prevent the owners of these properties from crossing over the covenant area to gain access to the water, they would not be allowed, to undertake any construct or excavation to clear pathways or to build trails or walkways or to construct any structures across the covenant area.

OPTIONS FOR UPDATING REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE MOORAGES

Based on the discussion in this report, the following actions could be taken to further protect Bowen Island’s shoreline while providing opportunities for reasonable access to the water.

1. Land Use Bylaw: This section focuses primarily on the Water General Coastal - WG1 Zone which constitutes the majority of Bowen Island’s shoreline. This is the zone in which virtually all applications for private or group moorage facilities would be made.

The Land Use Bylaw currently only defines “moorage” as a means of tying of a vessel to a wharf or similar object that is anchored to the bed of the sea. It does not contain definitions of docks and floats. With the exception of provision for a minimum setback of 1.5 metres (5 feet) for buildings and structures from any lot line or water lease boundary, the Land Use Bylaw does not contain any regulations governing the location, setback or size of private moorages.

In reviewing the Crown Land Use Operational Policies Best Practices and the bylaws of other coastal municipalities including North Pender and Salt Spring Islands, Bowen Island could consider addition the following new definitions and regulations to its Land Use Bylaw:

1.1 Definition of “Private Moorage Facility” Add a definition of “Private Moorage Facility” as a float on the surface of the water that is connected to the shoreline by means of an elevated pier, platform, ramp or gangway, and that is used as a landing or wharfing space for watercraft for private personal use by the owner or crown lessee of the adjacent upland residential property, and includes uncovered floats as well as an accessory boat house”.

1.2 Definition of “Group Moorage Facility” Add a definition of “Group Moorage Facility” as multi-berth floats on the surface of the water connected to the shoreline by means of a platform, ramp or gangway that is used as a landing or wharfing space for watercraft for personal use by a group or association of residents from the surrounding community.”

1.3 Regulations for Private Moorages: In keeping with the Provincial Best Practices add the following regulations to the WG1 zone:

 Permit only one Private Moorage Facility per property;

 Amend the current 1.5 metre requirement to require that all structures (i.e. docks, boat launches, lifts, ramps, floats) are a minimum of 5 metres (16.5. feet) from side property lines including water lot lease lines, and 10 metres (33 feet) from any existing dock structures. (Transport Canada Regulation);

 Add a requirement that all Private and Group Moorage Facilities will be located a minimum of 6 metres (20 ft) adjacent to a dedicated public beach access or park. (It is noted that the Provincial Best Management Practices would require that all Private a Group Moorages be located a minimum of 20 metres (66 ft) from site property lines adjacent to a dedicated public beach access or park. The Bowen Island Conservancy has recommended that private moorages not be located within a minimum of 125 metres (410 ft) of the mid centre point of a beach (defined as a beach with public access). Given that the Land Title Act would require public access every 200 metres, this could mean that options for beach access could be significantly limited in many parts of the Island. With the recommendations for a cap on the size of moorage facilities, a distance slightly greater than the provincial best practices and equal to the required width of a road access is being put forward for consideration.)

Consistent with other coastal communities:  Consider capping the size of Private Moorage Facilities. For example, North Pender Island in its W1 zone limits the maximum water area that may be covered by floats and wharves to 37m2 (400 sq ft). Salt Spring Island, in its zoning categories that apply to private moorages, limits the area of a float or a combined area of all floats for a non-commercial , private boat moorage to 35m2 (375 sq ft).

By comparison, the proposed floats at Cape Roger Curtis, excluding ramps and breakwaters, range in size from 110m2 to 205m2 (1,184 to 2,200 sq ft).

Should Council adopt a cap on the size of Private Moorage Facilities, any applications exceeding this limit would have the option of applying to the municipality for a development variance permit. The 37m2 (400 sq ft) limit is suggested as a basis for discussion and consultation.

Additional regulations:

 Consider the removal of breakwaters as a permitted use in the WG1 Zone.

A major concern in reviewing the recent moorage application was the size and location of the breakwaters. The issues associate with these installations included concern for aesthetics, impact on the appearance and wave action at private beaches and along the shoreline, and concern that the large pontoons could break loose and cause environmental or property damage or a navigational hazard. Where wharfs and summer moorages may be found acceptable, there was considerable concern regarding permanent moorages in exposed locations that would require the construction of substantial breakwaters. (It is noted that the breakwaters were not part of the final approval by Transport Canada.)

2. The Building Bylaw While private and group moorage facilities should be considered structures by the Building Bylaw, to date building permits have not been required for these types of structures.

Requirement for a building permit would provide BIM with the opportunity to review all applications to ensure consistency with the municipalities bylaws and regulations, and to receive assurance that all applicants were meeting environmental and safety standards and implementing best practices of the senior levels of government.

In order to ensure that this does not increase staffing requirements or impact the municipality from a liability perspective, Building Bylaw No. 65, 2002 could be amended to require the submission of a building permit for private and group moorage structure, and pursuant to section 55 of the Community Charter, require certification by a qualified professional that the plans submitted with the permit application comply with current provincial building code and other applicable enactments respecting safety.

The submissions could be required to certify that the applications meet all applicable Best Management Practices and safely standards.

3. Development Permit Area It has been recommended by the Bowen Island Conservancy that an Environmentally Sensitive Areas Development Permit area be assigned to foreshore and upland areas and that all buildings or structures except marine navigation aids and mooring buoys require a development permit.

This would require of OCP amendment to designate a new development permit area, and a considerable amount of time and effort to develop the necessary guidelines. With the adoption of stricter zoning regulations and requirement for permit review it is hoped that the environmental protection objectives intended by these recommendations could be achieved without the designation of a development permit area.

4. Coastal Mapping and Protection

OCP Policy 82 calls for cooperation with the Islands Trust Fund, provincial regulators and federal ministries, to develop and inventory and mapping of the sensitive coastal vegetation zones to protect and preserve fragile coastal ecosystems from further degradation. There have been recent discussions with the Islands Trust with regard to proceeding with this mapping. Such mapping may identify areas that are unsuitable for the construction of private or group moorages in order to protect sensitive ecological habitats or the aesthetics of certain areas.

It is recommended that Council formally request the Islands Trust to proceed with a project to inventory and map the Bowen Island coastline with regard to the identification and recommendations regarding further steps that may be required to protect areas of sensitive or fragile coastal vegetation and ecosystems.

CONCLUSION: Concerns have been raised with regard to the potential size and location of private moorages that may be permitted under the current provisions in the Land Use Bylaw. Amendments to the Land Use and Building Bylaws could provide a basis for greater municipal review and for limiting the size and impact of future applications. This report discusses a number of options for Council’s consideration.

SUBMITTED BY: __(ORIGINAL SIGNED)______Judy McLeod Contract Planner

REVIEWED BY: ___(ORIGINAL SIGNED)______Kathy Lalonde Chief Administrative Officer

BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY BYLAW NO. 335, 2013

A Bylaw to amend Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002

WHEREAS, “Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” establishes zoning classifications and regulations for land within the Municipality,

AND WHEREAS the Council of Bowen Island Municipality wishes to amend “Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” with regard to regulations for

THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council for Bowen Island Municipality in open meeting assembled enacts as follows:

1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. , 2013.”

2. “Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” is further amended by adding the following new definitions to Section 1.1 (Definitions):

PRIVATE MOORAGE FACILITY” means a float on the surface of the water that is affixed to the sea bed, that may be connected to the shoreline by such means as a ramp or gangway, that is used as a landing or wharfing space for pleasure craft in association with the use of a single lot of adjacent upland residential property, and may include an accessory platform, boathouse or boat lift.

3. “Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” is further amended by adding the uses Private Moorage Facility and Group Moorage Facility to Section 4.13 – Water Use Zones, Sub-section 4.13.1 – Permitted Uses of Lands, Buildings and Structures (1) – Principal Uses of Land, Buildings and Structures in the WG 1 zone, and by deleting Neighbourhood Dock from the WG 1 zone;

4. “Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” is further amended by deleting “Floating Breakwaters” from Section 4.13 – Water Use Zones, Subsection 4.13.1 – Permitted Buildings and Structures in the WG 1, WC 1 and WCi zones;

5. “Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” is further amended by deleting the phrase “or water lease boundary line” from Section 4.13 – Water Use Zones, Subsection 4.13.1 – Setbacks;

6. “Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” is further amended by adding the following to Section 4.13 – Water Use Zones, Subsection 4.13.1 – Setbacks in the WG 1 zone:

6.1 Minimum setback (m) for any portion of the structure of a private moorage facility and group moorage facility including all boat launches, and lifts from any property line extension – 5.0

6.2 Minimum setback (m) of any portion of the structure of any private moorage facility or group moorage facility from any other private moorage facility or group moorage facility – 10.0;

6.3 Minimum setback (m) of any portion of the structure of any private moorage facility for group moorage facility from the property line extension of any lot providing public beach access – 10.0;

7. Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” is further amended by deleting the first three sub-sections of Section 4.13 – Water Use Zones, Subsection 4.13.1 – Conditions of Use and adding the following as it applies to the WG 1 Zone:

7.1 Private Moorage Facilities, Group Moorage Facilities and boat house use shall be accessory to upland residential use only;

7.2 Maximum number of Private Moorage Facilities per upland lot – 1;

7.3 Any Community dock, private moorage facility or group moorage facility shall be located such that it will not limit use of or physically divide a beach, or negatively impact eelgrass meadows, kelp beds, clam beds or mussel beds;

7.4 Maximum area (m2) of all private moorage facilities excluding ramps and gangways to access floats – 37;

7.5 Maximum width (m) of all ramps or gangways to access floats for a Group Moorage Facility or Private Moorage Facility – 1.5;

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MARK-UPS TO LAND USE BYLAW

4.13.1 Permitted Uses of Land, Buildings and Structures

(1) In addition to the uses permitted in Section 3.2 of this Bylaw, the following uses and no others are permitted in the Water General (Coastal) 1 (WG 1), Water Commercial (Marina) 1(WC 1) and Water Civic (WCi) Zones:

WG 1 WC 1 WCi

Principal Uses of Land, Buildings and Structures Boat moorage, docking and launching    Private Moorage Facility    Neighbourhood Dock Group Moorage Facility  Community Dock   Marine Navigation    Marina  Public Wharf   Ferry Dock  Water Taxi  

Accessory Uses of Land, Buildings and Structures Boat House  Float House  Live-Aboard  Assembly   Uses accessory to principal uses   

WG 1 WC 1 WCi

Permitted Buildings and Structures Buildings accessory to permitted uses   Structures accessory to permitted uses    Floating Breakwaters    Marine Navigation Structures   

Setbacks Minimum setback (m.) for buildings and structures from 1.5 1.5 1.5 any lot line or water lease boundary line

Minimum setback (m) for any portion of the structure of a 5.0 private moorage facility and group moorage facility including all boat launches, and lifts and ramps from any property line extension. Minimum setback (m) of any portion of the structure of 10.0 any private moorage facility or group moorage facility from any other private moorage facility or group moorage facility Minimum setback (m) of any portion of the structure of 10.0 any private moorage facility for group moorage facility rom the property line extension of any lot providing public beach access

Conditions of Use Boat Private Moorage Facilities, Group Moorage Facilities  and boat house use shall be accessory to upland residential use only Maximum number of Private Moorage Facilities per 1 upland lot Any Community dock, neighbourhood dock, and   moorage, private moorage facility or group moorage facility shall be located such that it will not limit use of or physically divide a beach, or negatively impact eelgrass meadows, kelp beds, clam beds or mussel beds. Maximum area (m2) of all private moorage facilities 37 excluding ramps and gangways to access floats. Maximum width (m) of all ramps or gangways to access 1.5 floats for a Group Moorage Facility or Private Moorage Facility

WG 1 WC 1 WCi Float house use is only permitted as an accessory use to  a marina and is limited to 2% of marina berths available for moorage, subject to a permanent connection to sewer pump-out facilities for land-based sewage disposal. Each float house shall be limited to 85 m2 in total floor  area excluding outside decks at water level, and a height of 5.5 metres from the average finished grade. Live-Aboard use is only permitted as an accessory use to  a marina, subject to provision of a pump-out connection for land-based sewage disposal at a pump-out facility located within 150 metres of the live-aboard vessel. Assembly use is limited to outdoor use  Buildings or structures shall not exceed one storey (4.6  metres)

BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY BYLAW NO. 336, 2013 ______A Bylaw to amend Bowen Island Municipality Building Bylaw No. 65, 2002 WHEREAS, “Bowen Island Municipality has adopted “Bowen Island Municipality Building Bylaw No. 65, 2002,

AND WHEREAS the Council of Bowen Island Municipality deem it necessary to amend “Bowen Island Building Bylaw No.65, 2002”,

THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council for Bowen Island Municipality in open meeting assembled enacts as follows:

1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the “Bowen Island Municipality Building Bylaw No. 65, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. , 2013.”

2. “Bowen Island Building Use Bylaw No. 65, 2002” is amended by adding the following new definitions to Section 2 (Definitions), subsection 2.1 :

Group Moorage Facility and Private Moorage Facility means group moorage facility and private moorage facility as defined in Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002 as amended.

Letters of Assurance means the schedules in the Building Code outlining the responsibilities and commitments of Registered Professionals;

Registered Professionals means a person who is registered or licensed to practice as an architect under the Architects Act or a person who is registered or licensed to practice as a professional engineer under the Engineers and Geoscientists Act. ;

. 3. Bowen Island Building Use Bylaw No. 65, 2002” is further amended by adding a clause to the end of Section 5- “.Scope and Exemptions”, sub-section 5.2 so that it read as follows:

5.2 “This bylaw does not apply to buildings or structures exempted by Part 1 of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein, nor to retaining structures less than 1.5 metres in height. This bylaw does apply to group moorage facilities and private moorage facilities.”

4. Bowen Island Building Use Bylaw No. 65, 2002” is further amended by adding a new sub-section 8.1.4 to Section 8. – “Applications” as follows:

8.1.5 “a permit before constructing, repairing or altering a group moorage facility or private moorage facility.”

5. Bowen Island Building Use Bylaw No. 65, 2002” is further amended by adding a new sub-section 10.3 to Section 10. – “Applications for standard Buildings” as follows: 10.3 “An application for a permit with respect to a group moorage facility or private moorage facility shall: 10.3.1 be made in the form attached as Appendix “A” to this bylaw, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 10.3.2 be accompanied by the owner’s acknowledgement of responsibility and undertakings made in the form as attached as Appendix “A” to this bylaw, signed by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation; 10.3.3 include a copy of the foreshore tenure issued Province of British Columbia as well as proof of ownership of the adjacent upland property in the form of a title search made within 30 days of the application; 10.3.4 include plans identifying all improvements the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the adjacent upland property; 10.3.5 include plans by a registered professional for all improvements associated with the group moorage facility or private moorage facility including all docks, piers, ramps, gangways, floats, anchor lines, pilings, floating storage sheds, boathouses, and all setbacks from waterlot lease lines and from the property line extensions; and 10.3.6 include sections through the site showing the grades of all areas over which group moorage facilities and private moorage facilities are proposed.”

6. Bowen Island Building Use Bylaw No. 65, 2002” is further amended by adding a new sub-section 11.5 to Section 11 – “Professional Plan Certification” as follows:

11.5 A permit issued is issued for construction of a group moorage facility or private moorage facility will not be reviewed by the building official but will be reviewed by a registered professional and/or coordinating registered professional. Letters of assurance shall be provided by registered professional, including assurance of professional design and commitment for field review as set out in Schedule B of the Building Code.

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Bowen Island Municipality

Planning Department Report

To: Mayor and Council

From: Judy McLeod, Planning Consultant

SUBJECT: Zoning Application – Text Amendment First Reading Report 726 Belterra Road Lot B, Plan 22869, District Lot 489 File: RZ 02-2013

Date: April 29, 2013

The following is a suggested recommendation only. Please refer to Council Minutes for adopted resolution.

RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Bylaw No. 339, 2013, cited as “Bowen Island Municipality Bylaw No. 57, 2002 Amendment Bylaw No. 339, 2013” be read a first and second time; and

2. That Council instruct staff to initiate the referral process for this application including referral to the Islands Trust and municipal departments, and to schedule the required public hearing.

ATTACHMENTS:

Appendix A - “Bowen Island Municipality Bylaw No. 57, 2002 Amendment Bylaw No. 339, 2013” Appendix B - Letter from A. Beaird on behalf of the 0869184 BC Ltd. (Belterra) Appendix C - Island Trust Policy Directives Checklist

PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to bring forward a proposed amendment to the Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw for First Reading and referral to the Islands Trust and applicable municipal departments. Bylaw 339, 2013 is being introduced correct terminology related to the zoning of the Belterra lands, as shown on Schedule A of attached Appendix A.

Report: First Reading Report, RZ-02-2013 Belterra Page 1 Date: May 1, 2013,

BACKGROUND:

Details of the Application:

The property: 726 Belterra Road Lot B, Plan 22869, District Lot 489

OCP Status: The property is designated BCH – Belterra Co-Housing which provides for attached cohousing residential use, characterised by clustered, compact buildings intended to integrate market and non-market homes, and a common area to provide shared facilities.

Existing Zoning: The property is zoned Comprehensive Development 16 (CD 16) which permits a maximum of 30 co-housing units in up to five residential buildings as well as a common amenity building and accessory buildings. The maximum lot coverage for all buildings is 15%.

Proposed Zoning: The purpose of this rezoning is to correct an error in Bylaw No. 311, 2011, the bylaw which created the CD 16 zone, which referred to maximum floor area rather than maximum building footprint for co-housing, amenity and accessory buildings.

History:

On June 11, 2012 Council gave final approval to Bylaw No. 311, 2011. This was a bylaw to rezone a 4.3 ha (10.6 acre) property at 726 Belterra Road. A 2.1 ha (5.18 acre) portion of the property along Terminal Creek was zoned Park (P-1) and is to be transferred to the municipality for park use at the time of subdivision. The remainder of the property was zoned to permit a maximum of 30 “co-housing” units, intended to provide an affordable housing option in the immediate vicinity of Snug Cove. Five of the units are to be subject to a Housing Agreement. A subdivision plan to create two lots for residential development and one lot for parkland is nearing finalization.

It recently came to the attention of the project architect that in establishing the maximum density for the site, Bylaw 311 incorrectly referred to “Maximum total floor area” rather than “Maximum building footprint”. This means that the site is actually zoned for less than half of the buildable area intended.

On April 12, 2013, Belterra submitted an application to amend the Land Use Bylaw to correct this error.

Report: First Reading Report, RZ-02-2013 Belterra Page 2 Date: May 1, 2013,

DISCUSSION:

The proposed bylaw will amend Section 4.25 – Comprehensive Development 16 (CD 16) Zone (Belterra), sub-section 4.25.2 (1) – “Size, Siting and Density of Permitted Uses, Buildings and Structures”, “Number of Dwelling Units and Floor Areas” as follows:

 Change the sub-title from “Number of Dwelling Units and Floor Areas” to “Number of Dwelling Units Building Footprint”;

 Change “Maximum total floor area of all buildings with Cohousing use (square metres) – 1850” to “Maximum total building footprint of all buildings with Cohousing use (square metres) – 1850”;

 Change “Maximum floor area of Common Amenity Building use (square metres) – 280” to “Maximum building footprint of Common Amenity Building use (square Metres) – 280”;

 Change “Maximum floor area of accessory buildings (square metres) - 1250” to “Maximum building footprint of accessory buildings (square metres) - 1250”; and

 Delete Schedule A and replace it with a revised Schedule A that changes” Description” from “Parcel Coverage Square Meters Approximate” to “Maximum Total Building Footprint / Parcel Coverage Square Meters” and clarifies the description of accessory buildings to be consistent with the bylaw wording.

The accessory buildings on the site will consist of a workshop building, multi-use building and future common accessory building ad structures including carports and greenhouses. The maximum lot coverage for all buildings and structures remains at 15% of the lot area. The maximum height of all principal buildings is will remain at 9 metres (30 ft) and the maximum height of accessory buildings at 6 metres (20 ft).

CONCLUSIONS

This bylaw does not propose any changes to the overall concept of the Belterra development as it was described to Council at the time of the introduction of Bylaw No. 311, 2011 and as it was considered at the public hearing for Bylaw No. 311, 2011. Rather, it corrects errors in the drafting of Bylaw 311, 2011.

It is recommended that Council give first and second reading to a further amendment to Land Use Bylaw 57, 2002 to correct these errors, so that the development of this affordable housing project can proceed as intended. A public hearing will be scheduled once the referral responses have been received.

Report: First Reading Report, RZ-02-2013 Belterra Page 3 Date: May 1, 2013,

SUBMITTED BY: ___(ORIGINAL SIGNED)______Judy McLeod, Planning Consultant

REVIEWED BY: ___(ORIGINAL SIGNED)______Kathy Lalonde, CAO

Report: First Reading Report, RZ-02-2013 Belterra Page 4 Date: May 1, 2013,

BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY

BYLAW NO. 339, 2013

A Bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002

WHEREAS, “Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” establishes zoning classifications and regulations for land within the Municipality,

AND WHEREAS the Council of Bowen Island Municipality previously adopted “Bowen Island Municipality Bylaw No. 57, 2002 Amendment Bylaw No. 311, 2011” to enable the development of a co-housing project in the Snug Cove area,

AND WHEREAS the Council of Bowen Island Municipality wishes to further amend “Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” to correct wording with regard to the total building footprint of future development within the area regulated by the Comprehensive Development 16 Zone;

NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council for Bowen Island Municipality in open meeting assembled enacts as follows:

1. This Bylaw be cited for all purposes as the “Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No.57, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 339, 2013.”

2. “Bowen Island Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” is amended by deleting Section 4.25 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT 16 (CD 16) ZONE (BELTERRA), sub-section 4.25.1 Permitted Uses of Land, Buildings and Structures (1), Number of “Dwelling Units and Floor Area”, and replacing it as follows: Number of Dwelling Units and Building Footprint Maximum number of dwellings 30 Maximum number of dwellings in a building 8 Maximum number of buildings with Cohousing use 5 Maximum building footprint of all buildings with 1850 Cohousing use (square metres) Maximum Building footprint of Common Amenity 280 Building use (square metres) Maximum building footprint of accessory buildings 1250 (square metres)

1. “Bowen Island Municipality Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002” is further amended by deleting Schedule A of CD 16 Zone (Belterra) and replacing it with revised Schedule A of CD 16 Zone (Belterra) as attached.

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______Jack Adelaar Kathy Lalonde Mayor Corporate Officer

Schedule A of CD - 16 Zone (Belterra) - Development Plan

TO: Mayor Adelaar and Members of Council FROM: Sheana Stevenson, IT Coordinator SUBJECT: Draft Electronic Communication Device Use Policy DATE: May 22, 2013

RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt the Electronic Communication Device Use Policy in regard to Bowen Island Municipality (BIM)-owned electronic communication devices outlining the suggested provisions and associated procedures for BIM employees, contractors and elected officials.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. DRAFT Electronic Communication Device Use Policy

BACKGROUND: BIM does not currently have an adopted Policy covering the use, ownership, expectations and management of municipally owned electronic communication equipment.

SUBMITTED BY: ___(ORIGINAL SIGNED)______Sheana Stevenson IT Coordinator

REVIEWED BY: ___(ORIGINAL SIGNED)______Kristen Watson Interim Manager of Finance

REVIEWED BY: _____{Reviewed by Kathy Lalonde}_____ Kathy Lalonde Chief Administrative Officer

Bowen Island Municipality Report to Council May 22, 2013 Draft Electronic Communication Device Use Policy Page 1 of 1

Bowen Island Municipality DRAFT POLICY Policy Drafted: May 22, 2013 Policy #XX-XXX

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE USE POLICY

POLICY OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that municipally owned cell phones and electronic tablets are appropriately used, maintained, managed and updated to enable an efficient and effective work environment for Bowen Island Municipality (BIM) business undertakings.

SCOPE

This policy applies to all Municipal employees, contractors and Elected Officials that have been issued or are engaged in the use of municipally owned electronic communication devices. Cell phones and tablets are provided to some staff as needed to perform the requirements of their job. Tablets are provided to Council Members following their appointment to Council to access electronic agendas.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 BIM will endeavor to keep current with technological advancements to enable ease of use, communication and data sharing with outside organizations and the public

 Equipment provided for employee, contractor or elected official use is for those persons’ sole use and is not to be used by others

 Electronic communication devices are corporate resources provided to employees, contractors and elected officials for the primary use of legitimate business purposes

 Limited, occasional or incidental personal use of electronic equipment is permitted, provided the use is appropriate and does not interfere with municipal business

 Authorized users shall ensure all correspondence either for business or personal purposes generated through municipally owned equipment is conducted in a professional and business-like manner. Users are responsible for communications sent from their individual user accounts and should be mindful to take appropriate precautions to safeguard passwords accordingly.

DRAFT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY PAGE 1 OF 2

PROCEDURES

1. The IT Coordinator will assist the user in setting up a secure password to protect the integrity of municipal data. Mobile communication devices such as iphones and ipads, that are used for business purposes must have a lock screen code to prevent unauthorized use in the event of theft or loss.

2. The IT Coordinator will advise all users via email of their specific data plans. Users may be required to pay over-use fees for excessive personal use.

OWNERSHIP

 All documents, files, electronic communications (including email) and internet usage created on, generated by or transmitted through Bowen Island Municipality owned electronic communication devices is deemed to be the property of Bowen Island Municipality, including information marked personal, private or confidential.

 All electronic equipment and associated software purchased by BIM is owned by Bowen Island Municipality.

 The municipality will consider on a case by case basis, the transfer of ownership of fully depreciated technological equipment at the end of its useful life to an employee or elected official for nominal consideration. Any device demoted to purely personal use will be examined and Municipal files removed by the IT Coordinator before final release to the individual.

 Mobile devices have an estimated service life of three years, but may be replaced earlier or later if deemed necessary by the municipality.

Policy approved by Council at the Council meeting held the _____ day of ______, 2013.

______Jack Adelaar Lisa Wrinch Mayor Deputy Corporate Officer

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TO: Mayor Adelaar & Members of Council

FROM: Keith Wahlstrom, Manager of Development and Operations

SUBJECT: Contract to Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. for Wastewater Characterization, Plant Operation Evaluation, Flow and Load Projections and Summary Report for Snug Cover Sewer Treatment Plant

DATE: May 9, 2013

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council waive the Purchasing Policy and award the engineering firm of Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. a contract in the amount not to exceed $19,170.00 in order to complete Waste Water Characterization, Plant Operation Evaluation, Flow and Load Projections and a Summary Report for Snug Cover Sewer Treatment Plant.

BACKGROUND:

The Snug Cove Sewer Treatment Plant was substantially complete in December 2011. Since that time numerous questions have arisen as to the plants’ overall capacity and specifically, a confirmation as to how much additional capacity is available in the treatment plant.

While there was a set of design parameters developed that specified a desired level of upgrade and capacity, the actual plant performance has not been independently verified.

Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. will be utilized to lead a program of verifying the input and output characterization of the sewage, completing a review of the operations of the plant to ensure optimal performance is being achieved, they will then be able to identify the remaining capacity of the plant that can be used by new development and provide a summary report.

Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. has completed an initial assessment of the treatment plant and that report has been provided to the contract operator for review and appropriate responses.

Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. are familiar with the sewage treatment plant and this will save significant time and cost as other consultants would need to become familiar with our plant before they could undertake the work required.

Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. has estimated the cost of the engineering work to be $19,170.00 as follows:

Bowen Island Municipality Report to Council May 9, 2013 Contract to Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. for Snug Cover Sewer Treatment Plant Page 1 of 2

 Wastewater Characterization: $6,150.00;  Plant Operation Evaluation: $6,270.00;  Flow and Load Projections: $1,800.00;  Summary Report: $2,450.00  Contingency (15%): $2,500.00

The consultant also provided hourly rates for additional work and these rates are very competitive compared to other consulting engineers recently retained by Bowen Island Municipality.

According to the BIM purchasing policy, staff is required to advertise publicly in an RFQ process for amounts exceeding a $10,000 threshold for professional consulting services.

Given that Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. has already conducted a significant amount of preliminary review of our sewage treatment plant and can provide the additional necessary works without needing to become familiar with our sewage treatment plant, staff recommends that Council waive the purchasing policy requirements for issuing a request for quotation for the work.

Submitted By:

_(ORIGINAL SIGNED)_____ Keith Wahlstrom, P.Eng Manager of Development and Operations

Interim Manager of Finance Comments:

I have reviewed the cost estimates and concur that there are significant efficiencies to be gained from engaging IPCL. They have already completed a significant amount of the preliminary work that an outside firm would be required to undertake. Additionally, the Snug Cove Sewer Committee and the Finance Advisory Committees are aware of and support the recommendation to engage Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. to undertake this project.

(ORIGINAL SIGNED)______Kristen Watson, CGA Interim Manager of Finance

CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER’S COMMENTS:

Reviewed by Kathy Lalonde ______Kathy Lalonde Chief Administrative Officer

Bowen Island Municipality Report to Council May 9, 2013 Contract to Mangat Environmental Solutions Inc. for Snug Cover Sewer Treatment Plant Page 2 of 2

TO: Mayor Adelaar and Members of Council FROM: Kathy Lalonde, Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: Strategic Plan Update DATE: April 29, 2013 RECOMMENDATION: Provided for Council’s review and discussion.

ATTACHMENTS: 1. Strategic Business Plan update as of April 29, 2013

BACKGROUND: At its March 25, 2013 meeting, Council adopted its 2013 Strategic Business Plan. Each strategy within the Plan includes a “Summary of Direction to Staff”. I have taken the strategy summaries and exported them to a separate document in order to track the progress of each strategy. In addition to the existing columns (Direction, Assigned to, Original Timeframe) I have added the following columns to facilitate the information flow:  The original “Assigned to” column has been expanded to reference the specific staff tasked;  Revised timeframe;  Critical Path/Observations;  Target Council Mtg. Date;  Progress Report (will be updated by staff on a monthly basis).

This initial report and discussion is being held in a closed meeting format due to the sensitivity of some of the items (e.g. land swap update). Council has the authority under the Community Charter to hold a closed meeting to discuss municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report (this document will be the mainstay of the upcoming annual report). It is intended that subsequent updates be included on open agendas.

DISCUSSION: When completing the update spreadsheet, staff were asked to provide as realistic a timeframe as possible. Council is requested to review the critical path and timelines and provide any necessary direction regarding priorities.

In addition to the strategic priorities already adopted, the following is flagged for Council:  The Community Centre strategy will be updated subsequent to the April 29th meeting once the recommendations from the Community Centre Standing Committee have been dealt with. A report from the CCSC will be provided separately at the April 29th meeting.  Councillor Lucas has indicated that SWRMAC has asked why solid waste management was not included in the Strategic Plan. The Manager of Development and Operations has prepared an item relating to the Solid Waste Contract that staff recommend be added to the “Key Administrative Priorities” (attached). Where an overall solid waste plan fits into the Strategic Business Plan should be determined by Council.

Bowen Island Municipality Report to Council April 29, 2013 Strategic Plan Update Page 1 of 2

CONCLUSION: In the future, the Strategic Business Plan update will be added to the second regular agenda of each month with an update from staff as to the progress of each strategy. As a result, the next update will be part of the May 27, 2013 agenda. In addition, a category has been added to all future staff reports entitled “Strategic Plan implications”. The intent is that every future decision made should be filtered through the adopted Strategic Business Plan.

SUBMITTED BY:

____(ORIGINAL SIGNED)______Kathy Lalonde Chief Administrative Officer

Bowen Island Municipality Report to Council April 29, 2013 Strategic Plan Update Page 2 of 2

Bowen Island Municipality 2013 Strategic Business Plan Adopted by Council – March 25, 2013 (Updated: for the April 29, 2013 Council meeting)

KEY COUNCIL PRIORITIES

Direction: Assigned to: Original Revised Critical Path/Observations: Target Council Progress Report (to be completed on a monthly basis) Timeframe Timeframe Mtg Date: FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY

1. Staff to report back to Council with draft bylaws J. McLeod, 2013  Work has begun on review of fees charged by to update all planning and development related Planning other municipalities. fees including OCP, Zoning, Development  Working on draft bylaw for Council June 24, 2013 Permit, subdivision, building permit, review of consideration. covenants and easements, etc. The review should take into account fees charged by other municipalities. 2. Staff to bring forward amendments to the J. McLeod,  Initial review of the current bylaw and the May 13, 2013 Building Bylaw to introduce a certified Planning with certified professional process underway with (Dock report) professional process which permits the use of assistance from review of requirements for private dock registered professionals in lieu of municipal Building applications. inspectors, along with updates to the building Inspection,  Review of the process will involve a review of Sept. 9, 2013 permit fees. Corporate current practices and procedures, an applicant (Process report) Services education process as well as bylaw changes.

COMMUNITY LANDS

1. Staff to report back to Council with Consultant, April, 2013  Submission to Council with recommendations May 13, 2013 recommended strategies for the development with assistance for approval, based on directions in Strategic of the lands based on the above directions with from Plan. respect to the use of each parcel; Development &  Implementation plan to follow upon outcome 2. That the recommended strategies address the Operations, of May 13, 2013 Council meeting. following needs/constraints: Recreation and  The servicing constraints on the lands; Corporate  The ability to have small parcels available to Services sell for residential development;  The need to prepare development plans for the lands, including those to be held for municipal purposes;  The need to market the lands through requests for expressions of interest and/or requests for proposals.

BIM 2013 Strategic Business Plan – updated for the April 29, 2013 Council meeting Page 1 Direction: Assigned to: Original Revised Critical Path/Observations: Target Council Progress Report (to be completed on a monthly basis) Timeframe Timeframe Mtg Date: SNUG COVE IMPROVEMENTS 

1. Staff to report back to Council with Overall strategy May 2013  Updated strategy report required to Council May 27, 2013 recommended strategies on: report assigned based on directions in Strategic Plan to Consultant,  Once status of land acquisition is known, and what property will be available, initiate public consultation process  Acquisition of the land north of CAO, K.  Staff /consultant have met with Metro April 29, 2013 Government road; Wahlstrom, Vancouver staff; Consultant drafting, with D&O; Council’s assistance, formal request to Metro Consultant, Vancouver.  Library parking and circulation options; and, K. Wahlstrom,  Report outlining legislated and policy May 27, 2013 D&O; guidelines for future works in and around the B. Brokenshire, Sung Cove Heronry Bylaw Services  Complete consultation with Library and N/A Chamber Info Centre  Complete preferred layout and present to June 10, 2013 Council (include integration with Snug Cove Improvement concepts wherever possible).  Construct improvements (award of any contracts that require Council approval) Sept 9, 2013  Funding for Snug Cove Improvements; K. Watson, 2013  Draft Establish Reserve Fund for Snug Cove May 13, 2013 Corporate Improvements Bylaw for Council’s Services consideration  Included as part of the financial plan process. $50,000 will be collected and set aside in a reserve fund in 2013. Fall 2013  Council direction need re: inclusion of Parcel tax in 2014 financial plan; exploration of BCF user fee

2. That the preliminary engineering design be Project  Consultant asked to prepare conceptual plans completed for the future phases, to ensure that management - for road alignment option to north of library for the future phases are ready for implementation Consultant, Council review. Once Council agrees to should funding become available, such as approach set out in the updated strategy federal/provincial infrastructure grants. report noted above, consultant can complete preliminary design.  This work is to be completed by a Consultant; Council has approved the appointment of the Consultant  Initiate work in mid-June, depending upon Council agreement to updated strategy report

COMMUNITY CENTRE 

BIM 2013 Strategic Business Plan – updated for the April 29, 2013 Council meeting Page 2 Direction: Assigned to: Original Revised Critical Path/Observations: Target Council Progress Report (to be completed on a monthly basis) Timeframe Timeframe Mtg Date: 1. Standing Committee to report back to Council Community  CCSC reporting back to Council re: next steps at April 29, 2013 with recommended strategies for the Centre Standing April 29th meeting. development of the Community Campus and Cttee  Next steps to be determined subsequent to the “Phased-In” approach. April 29th Council meeting.

2. Finance Advisory Committee to report back to Finance Council on the Standing Committee Advisory Cttee recommendations with respect to funding strategies.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

1. A budget of $10,000 is to be provided in 2013 EDAC  $10,000 Budget approval through adoption of 5 May 6, 2013 to be directed to community awareness and the year Financial Plan development of an economic development strategy. 2. Planning staff to work with EDAC to identify Planning: June 2013  At the call of the chair of EDAC planning or zoning initiatives that could assist in -J. McLeod attracting niche businesses to Bowen Island. -A. Dempster

3. EDAC to report back to Council with a breakdown of proposed initiatives and recommendations.

MANNION BAY CLEAN-UP

Short term: 1. Staff to develop strategies to remove derelict B. Brokenshire, Begins  Sandy Beach clean up to commence late April N/A vessels from Sandy Beach. Bylaw Services immediately 2013  Attain ownership of vessel(s) through Transport Canada Receiver of Wrecks. Coordinate removal and disposal 2. Consider fund raising opportunities to support January  Report will be submitted to Council outlining Jan 20,2014 clean-up and improvements 2014 options (i.e. peripheral boom structure around Sandy Beach Licence of Occupation area).  Implementation will follow Council approval 3. Determine the geographic area of the proposed January  Report will be submitted to Council outlining Jan 20,2014 Foreshore Lease and explore procedure for BIM 2014 options. to obtain the Lease  Implementation will follow Council approval 4. Staff to include $50,000 in funding in the 2013 January  Report will be submitted to Council outlining budget to initiate the development strategies. 2014 potential strategies.

Longer term: 5. Devise action plan for abandoned boat removal. B. Brokenshire, 2014/2015  Items 5, 6, & 7 are contingent on Council Bylaw Services recommendations stemming from items 2, 3 & 4 directives 6. Create a bylaw and schedule to fine 2014/2015 contravening vessels. BIM 2013 Strategic Business Plan – updated for the April 29, 2013 Council meeting Page 3 Direction: Assigned to: Original Revised Critical Path/Observations: Target Council Progress Report (to be completed on a monthly basis) Timeframe Timeframe Mtg Date: 7. Develop a strategy for the patrol, maintenance 2014/2015 and enforcement of Mannion Bay.

PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN

1. Document and map currently owned parks, K. Wahlstrom, Ongoing Fall 2013  Need to ensure the base mapping is correct N/A trails and other assets. D&O and then have the parks and assets added to the map. There is some information on our in- house GIS, but it is not current.  Hiring of an outside contractor to complete the mapping.  Best to coordinate with the GIS/Mapping work. 2. Develop a terms of reference for a new Master C. Walker, 2013  Repeal of Bylaw No. 8, 2000 (BIPRC) and June 24, 2013 Plan for review and input by the “Parks, Trails Community establishment by bylaw of the Community and Greenways Advisory Committee” and the Recreation Recreation Commission. proposed new “Community Recreation  Appoint members to the new BI Community Sept 23, 2013 Commission” and adoption by Council; Recreation Commission 3. Engage an appropriately qualified consultant to C. Walker, 2014 September/  Council approval for selection of consultant Oct 28, 2013 work with staff, the relevant Committees of Community October Council, and the public in developing an overall Recreation; 2013 vision and set of standards for the Plan; K.Wahlstrom,D &O 4. With input from the Committees and the public W. Hilsen, D&O  To be updated at large, update the classification system for parks and supporting infrastructure that respects Bowen Island values 5. Link the outcomes with the development of a C. Walker,  To be updated Community Centre; Community Recreation 6. Develop a 20 year Master Plan for Council C. Walker,  To be updated approval that reflects current and anticipated Community needs of Bowen Islanders, that includes Recreation; strategies for the phasing, funding and Keith maintenance of facilities, and Includes Wahlstrom, appropriate and sustainable levels of service. D&O; & Committees

TUNSTALL BAY BOAT LAUNCH

1. That Development & Operations staff report K.Wahlstrom,D 2013  Completed March 25, 2013 Council authorized staff to proceed with the Tunstall Bay Boat Launch. back to Council with regard to reconsideration &O of whether or not to proceed with work on the Tunstall Bay Boat Launch. 

2. Complete design, tender works and construct K. Wahlstrom, June 27,  On April 22, 2013 the Consultant was June 10, 2013 Tunstall Bay boat launch D&O 2013 appointed and will be completing the detailed BIM 2013 Strategic Business Plan – updated for the April 29, 2013 Council meeting Page 4 Direction: Assigned to: Original Revised Critical Path/Observations: Target Council Progress Report (to be completed on a monthly basis) Timeframe Timeframe Mtg Date: design work, plans and specifications for the tender document, providing various construction services, and completing the final survey drawings;  The timeline is short for the design, specification and tender development and the consultant has identified competing priorities. Staff will be preparing the construction documents and the consultants specifications will be inserted into the documents;  Given other competing priorities for both staff and the consultant, it is that the anticipated timeline for preparing the documents for issue is between now and May 24, 2013;  It is envisioned that a reasonable length of time for the tender process is two weeks, resulting in closure of the bid period on June 7, 2013;  At the April 22, 2013 council meeting, staff indicated to Council that all awards, even those falling under the $50,000 threshold requiring Council policy, will be presented to Council so that all construction work is awarded at once;

BIM 2013 Strategic Business Plan – updated for the April 29, 2013 Council meeting Page 5 KEY ADMINISTRATIVE PRIORITIES

Direction: Assigned to: Original Revised Critical Path/Observations: Target Council Progress Report (to be completed on a monthly basis) Timeframe: Timeframe: Mtg Date: EMERGENCY PLAN

1. Emergency preparedness staff to prepare a B. Biddlecombe, 2013  To be completed by May 31st. N/A checklist of Emergency Plan responsibilities by Fire Chief individual staff and ensure it is up to date. 2. Emergency preparedness staff to test through B. Biddlecombe, “limited scope” table top exercise with BIM Fire Chief staff and Council that the checklists are complete and understood. 3. Subsequent to above, Staff to hold a “table B. Biddlecombe,  To be completed by September 30th top” exercise with Council and key participants, Fire Chief and to update the Emergency Plan and Neighbourhood Emergency Response Program.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

1. Staff and consultants to develop Policy C. Walker, 2013 - May 2013  This is the beginning of a long term statutory N/A documents; clarify for Staff the responsibilities Community ongoing requirement of having a WorkSafe program in of Management, Supervisors, and Workers; and Recreation; K. place. to provide appropriate training and support for Wahlstrom,  Work with consultant to complete the initial each group. D&O program requirements and the new and young worker program. 2. Set-up Occupational Health and Safety (OH & S) C. Walker, July 2013  Committee to have representation from N/A Committee Community Recreation, Parks, Public Works, Recreation and Administration, Library, Fire and management. associated  Committee’s role to include: department o Promoting safe work practices managers o Assisting in creating a safe and healthy workplace o Recommending actions which will improve the effectiveness of the OH & S program, and o Promoting compliance with WBC Regulations  These programs/policies will be developed as they are identified. This may take several years to complete. 3. Staff to participate in: Occupational Ongoing N/A  Training exercises, identifying workplace Health & Safety hazards and implementing specific Committee preventative measures;  Developing clear written procedures for workers; and  Developing and completing appropriate documentation forms.

BIM 2013 Strategic Business Plan – updated for the April 29, 2013 Council meeting Page 6 Direction: Assigned to: Original Revised Critical Path/Observations: Target Council Progress Report (to be completed on a monthly basis) Timeframe: Timeframe: Mtg Date: FILE RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION BYLAW 

1. Staff and consultants to obtain legal input and J. McLeod, 2013  Research legislation and confirm legal Sept 23, 2013 to develop a bylaw for adoption by Council that Planning; L. requirements with municipal solicitor. sets out the requirements and municipal Wrinch,  Draft Bylaw for Council’s approval policies for document and file retention and Corporate destruction. Services

2. Staff to develop a work program to review files, J. McLeod, 2014  Yet to be developed. develop recommendations for electronic Planning; L. retention of data where possible, and for the Wrinch, destruction of the paper copies of closed files, Corporate and to report back to Council with respect to Services any cost implications associated with this work.

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT STRATEGY

1. Staff to bring forward a draft policy on bylaw B. Brokenshire, Summer  Revised bylaw enforcement strategy has been enforcement, including recommendations on Bylaw Services 2013 created and is currently awaiting review. the approach to bylaw compliance and use of K. Wahlstrom,  Revised bylaw policy for Council’s review and staff time. D&O approval. December 9, 2013

2. Staff to bring forward a report outlining options B. Brokenshire,  Report will be submitted to Council. December 9, for increasing revenue through increased Bylaw Services Implementation will be contingent on Council 2013 remittance associated with bylaw violation K. Watson, approval notifications. Corporate Services

SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICING BYLAW 1. Staff to bring forward for Council review and K. Wahlstrom, Begin in 2013  First step to review current draft bylaw, June 24, 2013 approval: Development & Completion develop work program and table of contents (first  The content of a Subdivision and Operations, in 2014 for revised bylaw. component) Development Servicing Bylaw; J. McLeod,  Hiring of consultant.  A work program for specific sections of the Planning bylaw with a schedule for their adoption;  In the short term, as much of the high priority content for the Bylaw as possible. 2. That as part of the bylaw preparation, staff review other similar bylaws and retain an engineering consultant (s) to assist with components of the bylaws as required.

BIM 2013 Strategic Business Plan – updated for the April 29, 2013 Council meeting Page 7 Direction: Assigned to: Original Revised Critical Path/Observations: Target Council Progress Report (to be completed on a monthly basis) Timeframe: Timeframe: Mtg Date: CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT 

1. Staff to develop a database of existing capital K.Wahlstrom, Begin in 2013 Fall 2013 –  The initial phase of the plan establishes the December 9, assets and to determine life cycle costs for each D&O; – Ongoing Ongoing framework for on-going capital asset 2013 asset. K. Watson, program program management. The total volume of work Corporate involved cannot be determined until a guiding Services document is completed.  Develop a base document that determines which assets will become part of the plan, what criteria will be used in the asset evaluation, how and where the data will be stored etc.  The level of service determined for various assets and activities will eventually impact the life cycle cost for assets.

2. Staff to develop a policy to consider capital K. Wahlstrom, Fall 2013  This criteria is important when considering new December 9, asset management when considering acquiring, D&O; K. development or new major infrastructure. 2013 purchasing or creating new capital assets. Watson, Corporate Services

SERVICE LEVELS

1. Staff to develop: K. Wahlstrom, 2013 – Fall 2013  Develop a base document to assist in December 9,  A list of existing municipal services D&O; B. Ongoing identifying when a level of service policy is 2013 currently being provided; Robinson, D&O program needed (and whether it is a council policy or a  Written standard operating procedures to corporate policy) as well as when standard guide workers and contractors in operating procedures are needed. consistently meeting the expected service  Create an initial priority list of those needs. levels; and,  The number of service levels that will be  A clear procedure to re-evaluate existing needed is significant and ranges from snow and services and to evaluate future proposed ice control to water main flushing. There will services. be council policy requirements, corporate policy requirements and standard operating procedures to draft.  This is an extensive program and may take several years. Service levels will be impacted by such criteria as safety, asset value, risk management, budget availability, public input, etc.

THE “OLD LIBRARY LOT” ON CARTER ROAD  BIM 2013 Strategic Business Plan – updated for the April 29, 2013 Council meeting Page 8 Direction: Assigned to: Original Revised Critical Path/Observations: Target Council Progress Report (to be completed on a monthly basis) Timeframe: Timeframe: Mtg Date:

1. Staff to undertake an initial assessment of the K. Wahlstrom, mid-2013  Some work has been done on this site during a site including the lot size, planning context and D&O; review for a community centre in 1996 as well status and the size of potential building Infrastructure as during preliminary engineering reports for footprint of the property to determine Advisory the location of a future water treatment plant potential options for the use of the site. Committee for Cove Bay water Summer  Complete a review of those reports and 2013 determine if additional information is needed. (Infrastructure Committee) If additional information is needed, determine if Infrastructure Committee can complete it or if outside consultants and associate budget is needed. Fall 2013  Have consultant identify potential uses, especially relative to community land uses.  Submit report to council as to options available Dec 9, 2013 (depends on earlier information gathering success)

EMERGING PRIORITIES

Direction: Assigned to: Original Revised Critical Path/Observations: Target Council Progress Report (to be completed on a monthly basis) Timeframe: Timeframe: Mtg Date: FIRE HALL

1. Staff will bring forward the strategies and Fire Chief, 2014  Yet to be determined. directions to move forward with this project as Fire Hall part of the 2014 Business Plan Steering Committee

NEW/EXPANDED WORKS BUILDING

1. Staff will bring forward the strategies and K. Wahlstrom, 2014  Several components could be phased (land directions to move forward with this project as D&O clearing, site levelling, septic field installation part of the 2014 Business Plan. etc)  This may involve the future fire hall.

BIM 2013 Strategic Business Plan – updated for the April 29, 2013 Council meeting Page 9

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From: Bowen Island Municipality Sent: May-22-13 8:57 AM To: Casey Grundy Subject: FW: docks@cape Roger Curtis

From: Paul FAST Sent: May-11-13 6:09 PM To: Bowen Island Municipality Subject: docks@cape Roger Curtis

To Mayor Adelaar and Council I request that Council do everything in its power, notwithstanding the advice of municipal counsel, to stop the dock construction at least until Council has a chance to develop and pass appropriate zoning and that that zoning prevent the construction of docks in the former Cape Roger Curtis area. There appear to be ample tools available to Council to do so. Particularly in terms of the Resolution passed by Council on June 25, 2012 Paul Fast

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From: Bowen Island Municipality Sent: May-23-13 9:58 AM To: Casey Grundy Subject: FW: Thank you - hedgerow and fence removal at CRC

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May 10, 2013 No. 2013-08-IT

June Trust Council Program Announced

VICTORIA - The Islands Trust Council will hold its next quarterly business meeting June 11-13, 2013 on Mayne Island. The public meeting starts Tuesday, June 11 at 1:00 pm and is expected to finish by 11:30 am on Thursday, June 13.

The 26-member Council makes decisions about overall policy, staff resources and financial management for the Islands Trust and has broad responsibilities to uphold the Islands Trust mandate. Trust Council invites members of the public to participate in a town hall session, a regular forum to promote dialogue between islanders and trustees, starting at 1:35 pm on Wednesday, June 12. Persons or organizations wishing to reserve time to make a formal delegation to the Islands Trust Council must receive an appointment through the Executive Committee. Please send the topic, speaker’s name and contact information to the attention of Marie Smith (email: [email protected]; fax: 250.405.5155) by Monday, May 27, 2013. Guidelines for making a presentation to Council are available at www.islandstrust.bc.ca/tc/addresstips.cfm. Please note that the Islands Trust Council does not make local land use decisions, which are the responsibility of the local trustees within their respective local trust areas. The agenda package for the June Trust Council meeting will be available for viewing on the Islands Trust website and at our Gabriola, Salt Spring and Victoria offices on June 3.

Trust Council Sessions will include:

Carbon Neutrality through Local Initiatives the Community Carbon Marketplace initiative – Trustees will receive information about the options available for purchase of carbon credits through the Community Carbon Marketplace and some options for supporting local island organizations that work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Kinder Morgan Canada Presentation on Proposed Oil Tanker Increase – Trustees will receive information about Kinder Morgan Canada’s plans to increase oil tanker traffic through the Islands Trust Area and then will pose questions to Kinder Morgan staff.

Dialogue with San Juan County Council Members – Trustees will meet with San Juan County council members to discuss common issues and interests, including economic development, affordable housing and marine safety.

Tools for Making Difficult Decisions – Trustees will participate in a workshop and small group discussion session to learn new skills and tools to assist them as they make difficult decisions in their various roles within the Islands Trust.

Delegations and Town Hall – Trust Council encourages members of the public to participate in dialogue between islanders and trustees. The public is invited to discuss issues, ask questions and make suggestions about the work of the Islands Trust Council.

Decision and Information Items – Trust Council will consider a variety of routine business updates and decisions and will review recommendations from each Council Committee regarding proposed work programs for the coming quarter. Decision highlights will include a decision about the recipients of Trust Council’s annual Community Stewardship Program and a decision about the delegation of coordination powers to the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee, to enable a more collaborative inter-agency approach to water resource protection.

The Islands Trust Area, home to more than 25,000 people, covers the islands and waters between the British Columbia mainland and southern Vancouver Island, including Howe Sound and as far north as Comox. The Islands Trust is responsible for preserving and protecting the unique environment of the Islands Trust Area through planning and regulating land use, development management, education, cooperation with other agencies, and land conservation.

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Contact: Linda Adams, Chief Administrative Officer 250.405.5160 Sheila Malcolmson, Chair, Islands Trust Council 250.247.8078

Bowen, Denman, Hornby, Gabriola, Galiano, Gambier, Lasqueti, Mayne, N. Pender, Salt Spring, Saturna, S. Pender, Thetis

June 2013 Islands Trust Council Agenda Program Location: Agricultural Hall, Miner’s Bay – Mayne Island

May 10/13 ‘ Tuesday, June 11 Wednesday, June 12 Thursday, June 13

A.M.

8:15 – 9:30 Closed Session** 8:15 – 10:15 Trustee Workshop – Tools for • CAO Report Making Difficult Decision • Litigation Update • Community Stewardship Awards 10:15 – 10:45 Break - Review and consideration of nominees 10:45 - 11:15 Decision & Information Items

9:30 – 10:30 Decision & Information Items 11:15 Meeting adjourned (approx.)

10:30 – 11:00 Break

11:00 – 12:15 Decision & Information Items

P.M. 12:15 – 1:30 Lunch and Island Trip 1:00 Call to Order/Notice of New Items 1:30 – 1:35 Community Stewardship Awards – 1:05 – 1:30 Community Presentation Announcement of Recipients

1:30 - 2:30 Carbon Neutrality through Local 1:35 - 2:30 Delegations and Town Hall Initiatives - the Community Carbon Marketplace initiative 2:30 – 3:15 Kinder Morgan Canada Presentation – Proposed Oil 2:30 – 3:00 Break Tanker Increase

3:00 – 5:30 Decisions and Information Items 3:15 – 3:45 Break

3:45 – 5:30 Dialogue with San Juan County Council Members • Island Issues of Mutual Interest - Economic Development - Affordable Housing - Marine Safety Members of the public are invited to attend all sessions except any closed meeting ** and meals. News Release Suite 200 -1627 Fort Street Victoria BC V8R 1H8 Telephone 250.405.5151 FAX: 250.405.5155 Toll Free via Enquiry BC in Vancouver 604.660.2421. Elsewhere in BC 1.800.663.7867 [email protected] www.islandstrust.bc.ca

May 17, 2013 2013-09-IT

14 Island Projects Nominated for Islands Trust Community Stewardship Awards

VICTORIA  Islanders have nominated eight individuals and six groups for the 12th annual Islands Trust Community Stewardship Awards Program. The activities nominated include shoreline care; water stewardship; creation of a public golf course; volunteer fire fighting; restoring a historic building; climate change education and leadership; bird monitoring; support to women facing violence; environmental and social justice leadership; and, promoting public participation in island governance.

“I am really pleased with the high number of nominations this year,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Chair of the Islands Trust Council. “The many people who dedicate their energy, time and imagination to strengthening their island communities and safeguarding our natural environment are an inspiration to all of us. I also want to thank all of the islanders who took the time to nominate their neighbours so we can all recognize and celebrate the tremendous contributions islanders make every day.”

Nominees are from nine local trust areas and Bowen Island Municipality.

Group Nominations • Bowen Island Golf Association for creating a public golf course; • Denman Island Volunteer Fire Department for serving and protecting Denman Island; • Lasqueti Island Forage Fish Team for monitoring beaches for forage fish habitat; • Mayne Island Conservancy Society for their shoreline care program; • Salt Spring Island Water Preservation Society for 31 years of work on water issues on the island; and, • Salt Spring Island Water Council for ten years of work on water issues on the island. Individual Nominations

• Richard Blagborne, Saturna Island, for his role in saving and restoring the Fog Alarm building at East Point Park;

• Dr. Peter Carter and Julie Johnston, North Pender Island, for their climate change work; • Mike Hoebel, Galiano Island, for his bird monitoring programs on the island; • Ana Miriam Leigh (posthumous), Denman Island, for 20 years of support to women facing violence on Denman Island; • Jan Slakov, Salt Spring Island, for her environmental and social justice leadership; • Patrick Smith, South Pender Island, for musical leadership and musical healing in the Southern Gulf Islands; • Chris and Judith Plant, Gabriola Island, for promoting and demonstrating sustainability through book publishing; and, • Jill Treewater, Salt Spring Island, for promoting public participation in island governance.

Bowen, Denman, Hornby, Gabriola, Galiano, Gambier, Lasqueti, Mayne, N. Pender, Salt Spring, Saturna, S. Pender, Thetis

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The Islands Trust Council will select the recipients during its quarterly meeting on Mayne Island June 11-13, 2013. The award program recognizes people for work that supports the Islands Trust mandate to preserve and protect the trust area and its unique environment and amenities.

The Islands Trust Council is a federation of local government bodies representing 25,000 people living within the Islands Trust Area. The Islands Trust is responsible for preserving and protecting the unique environment and amenities of the Islands Trust Area through planning and regulating land use, development management, education, cooperation with other agencies, and land conservation. The area covers the islands and waters between the British Columbia mainland and southern Vancouver Island. It includes 13 major and more than 450 smaller islands covering 5200 square kilometres.

For more information, including past recipients: visit www.islandstrust.bc.ca and search “awards”.

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CONTACT Lisa Gordon Sheila Malcolmson Director, Trust Area Services Chair, Islands Trust Council 250.405.5174 250.247.8078

News Release Suite 200-1627 Fort Street Victoria BC V8R 1H8 Telephone 250.405.5186 FAX: (250) 405.5155 Toll Free via Enquiry BC in Vancouver 604.660.2421. Elsewhere in BC 1.800.663.7867 [email protected] www.islandstrustfund.bc.ca

May 14, 2013 2013-01-ITF

ISLANDS TRUST FUND OFFERS TO MATCH $5,000 IN DONATIONS TO SAVE SOUTH PENDER’S BROOKS POINT

VICTORIA  The Islands Trust Fund will match the next $5,000 it receives in donations to complete the protection of Brooks Point on South Pender Island. Donations received by December 31, 2013 to the Islands Trust Fund’s Opportunity Fund will be doubled and directed to the campaign to save this stunning waterfront property.

Brooks Point and Gowlland Point Regional Parks protect separate points of a wildflower-filled headland jutting out into Boundary Pass on South Pender Island. The parks were separated by private property until recently, when the Capital Regional District (CRD) borrowed the funds needed to purchase the property. The CRD has committed to protecting the entire property as park if the community and conservation partners contribute one-third of the acquisition cost.

So far, the Pender Islands Conservancy Association (PICA) has raised $152,000 from the local community to protect this remaining section of Brooks Point. PICA needs to raise a further $150,000 by 2014 in order to keep the CRD from reselling the property to recoup its debt.

“We appreciate The Islands Trust Fund’s initiative to help protect one of the last undeveloped, open headlands in the Southern Gulf Islands,” said Paul Petrie, a PICA Director. “With a little help from conservation minded individuals and organizations, we can make sure the rare species that call this ecological gem home will stay protected forever – never displaced by development.”

“This is a chance to protect a beautiful piece of South Pender’s coast line, a natural treasure loved by locals, visitors to the area and boaters sailing by,” said Jennifer Eliason of the Islands Trust Fund. “It’s been a long road to protecting the whole of Brooks Point. The Islands Trust Fund is excited to help”.

To help save Brooks Point, please donate online at http://islandstrustfund.bc.ca/donate.aspx, or send your donation to the Islands Trust Fund by mail:

Islands Trust Fund 200-1627 Fort St., Victoria, BC V8R 1H8

The Islands Trust Fund is a regional conservancy, preserving landscapes of Canada’s islands in the Salish Sea. To learn more about how the Islands Trust Fund works with island landowners to conserve land, please contact the Islands Trust Fund at 250-405-5186 (Victoria) or toll free through Enquiry BC at 1-800-663-7867 (or 604-660-2421 in Vancouver), or visit them online at http://www.islandstrustfund.bc.ca/.

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CONTACT Jennifer Eliason Tony Law Manager, Islands Trust Fund Chair, Trust Fund Board 250.405.5191 250.247.2063

"A Conservancy for Canada’s Islands in the Salish Sea" Bowen, Denman, Hornby, Gabriola, Galiano, Gambier, Lasqueti, Mayne, N. Pender, Salt Spring, Saturna, S. Pender, Thetis

May 14, 2013 2013-01-ITF

ISLANDS TRUST FUND OFFERS TO MATCH $5,000 IN DONATIONS TO SAVE SOUTH PENDER’S BROOKS POINT

To help save Brooks Point, please donate online at http://islandstrustfund.bc.ca/donate.aspx, or send your donation to the Islands Trust Fund by mail:

Islands Trust Fund 200-1627 Fort St., Victoria, BC V8R 1H8

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CONTACT Jennifer Eliason Tony Law Manager, Islands Trust Fund Chair, Trust Fund Board 250.405.5191 250.247.2063

"A Conservancy for Canada’s Islands in the Salish Sea" Bowen, Denman, Hornby, Gabriola, Galiano, Gambier, Lasqueti, Mayne, N. Pender, Salt Spring, Saturna, S. Pender, Thetis

News Release Islands Trust Fund: Suite 200-1627 Fort Street Victoria BC V8R 1H8 Tel 250.405.5186 Fax: (250) 405.5155 [email protected] www.islandstrustfund.bc.ca

Galiano Conservancy Association: 2540 Sturdies Bay Rd Galiano Island, BC V0N 1P0 Tel: (250) 539.2424 [email protected]

May 21, 2013 2013-02-ITF

LAND ACQUISITION COMPLETES MID-GALIANO CONSERVATION NETWORK

VICTORIA  The Islands Trust Fund, Galiano Conservancy Association (GCA) and the Nature Conservancy of Canada have secured 40 hectares (100 acres) of forestland on Galiano Island. Situated between the Great Beaver Swamp and the GCA’s new learning center, the property becomes part of a continuous protected area of more than 500 hectares (1,200 acres) known as the Mid-Galiano Conservation Network.

The new nature reserve protects the remaining portion of the Great Beaver Swamp and much of its upland forest. Pockets of old-growth Douglas-fir and Garry oak stand on an inland bluff stretching across the property. Below, a lush forest of red alder, Western redcedar and bigleaf maple drapes over the new protected area. The Salish Sea is notable for an abundance of bird species, and this new nature reserve is no exception, protecting habitat for at-risk species such as Olive-sided Flycatcher and Great Blue Heron.

"The acquisition of DL 58 completes the creation of a network of diverse protected areas," said Ken Millard of the GCA. "This lot joins the Trincomali Nature Sanctuary to Bodega Ridge Provincial Park via a corridor comprising the Great Beaver Swamp, Cable Bay Restoration Forest, Laughlin Lake and the recently purchased Learning Centre Land on DL 57.”

The Islands Trust Fund acquired the property thanks in part to generous donations from the members and supporters of the Galiano Conservancy Association (GCA). The Nature Conservancy of Canada joined the partnership, matching the funds raised by GCA with the support of the Government of Canada through the Natural Areas Conservation Program. The property will be protected by the Islands Trust Fund, with a conservation covenant registered in favour of GCA.

“Working in partnership with the GCA and the Nature Conservancy of Canada has resulted in a major conservation success for the Salish Sea,” said Jennifer Eliason of the Islands Trust Fund. “Through GCA’s long-term vision, there is now a network of permanently protected habitat across Galiano Island. This acquisition provides wonderful connectivity essential to the survival of many species.”

The Islands Trust Fund and Galiano Conservancy Association will consult with the Galiano community to name the nature reserve and develop a management plan that will best care for the special natural features Join Jeff Ralph of the Islands Trust Fund and Keith Erickson of the Galiano Conservancy on Friday, June 7th at 1:00pm, at the Galiano Community Hall (with a walk to follow) to discuss various issues, such as ecosystem management and public access. If you can’t attend, please feel free to submit your comments online at www.islandstrustfund.bc.ca.

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"A Conservancy for Canada’s Islands in the Salish Sea" Bowen, Denman, Hornby, Gabriola, Galiano, Gambier, Lasqueti, Mayne, N. Pender, Salt Spring, Saturna, S. Pender, Thetis

Casey Grundy

From: Union of BC Municipalities [[email protected]] Sent: May-15-13 5:05 PM To: Bowen Island Municipality Subject: The Compass: Election Results, PPP, Fisheries, Jumbo

Election Results: High Number of MLA's from May 15, 2013 Local Government

Over a third of the MLA's elected in the 2013 vote will bring their experience as local government leaders to the next legislative session. "It is a real plus to see so many MLA's will be heading to Victoria who know first-hand the issues and priorities of BC communities," said UBCM President Mary Sjostrom. "I am also glad that several of the MLA's have sat on UBCM's Executive and know our work." Read More Follow us on Twitter Local Governments Considered Producers of Quick Links Packaging and Printed Paper Resolutions Procedures UBCM has learned from discussions with the Ministry of Environment and Multi- Material BC (MMBC), that local governments will be considered producers of Events packaging and printed paper (PPP) under the Recycling Regulation, given that

local governments distribute brochures, calendars and other materials that will 2013 Chief Elected end up in residential waste streams. Read More Officials Forum June 13-14 Feedback Requested: Fisheries Act Amendments Richmond, BC

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From: Casey Grundy Sent: May-23-13 9:58 AM To: Casey Grundy Subject: FW: Cape Roger Curtis - Please stop the construction of the docks

From: Lisa Wrinch Sent: May-23-13 9:56 AM To: Casey Grundy Subject: FW: Cape Roger Curtis - Please stop the construction of the docks

From: Katherine Wolters Sent: May-22-13 11:52 AM To: Wolfgang Duntz; Jack Adelaar; Daron Jennings; Cro Lucas; Alison Morse; Tim Rhodes; Andrew Stone Cc: [email protected]; Kathy Lalonde; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Cape Roger Curtis - Please stop the construction of the docks

May 22, 2013

To the Bowen Island Municipal Council:

I am extremely concerned about docks that the Cape on Bowen developers have been given permission to build. I am not normally against the idea of private citizens being allowed to build reasonable docks and arrange for personal moorage, but the docks to be located at Cape Roger Curtis are of such an extent that they will impinge upon the public’s right and ability to enjoy this natural area and its recreational features. Dock construction on this part of the Bowen coastline does not make sense due to the extremes of weather and currents. The breakwaters and pier-sized docks and increase in concentrated boat traffic will negatively impact the foreshore environment by altering current and wave patterns and introducing local pollutants. I believe that it is not right that structures to benefit a few people should impact the three public beach parks, the magnificent view and the shoreline that is enjoyed by many Bowen Islanders and by visitors on land and on the water.

I don’t believe that the Bowen Island Council has properly explored all mechanisms to halt the construction of the docks. I don’t think that our Council has stood up for the public it represents on this Island. I am asking for the Mayor and Council to put a stop to the construction of the docks.

Yours Sincerely,

Katherine Wolters, R.P.F.