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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, March 12, 2018 at 7:15 PM for the transaction of business listed below.
Tyler Ruggles, Council Clerk
REVISED AGENDA Regular Council Meeting Monday, March 12, 2018
(REVISED TO INCLUDE LATE AND ON-TABLE ITEMS)
Page Timing OPENING OF COUNCIL MEETING 7:15 PM 1 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1.1 Introduction of Late Items (5 min)
Recommendation: That Council approve the agenda and Late Items agenda (if applicable) for the March 12, 2018 Regular Council meeting.
2 PUBLIC COMMENTS 7:20 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. If you wish to submit any written material to accompany your comments, please ensure it is provided to the Minute-Taker at the same time as you sign up to address Council. All written documentation will then be provided to each Member of Council and will form part of the formal record.
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3 CONSENT AGENDA 7:35 PM (5 min) Note: Council members may adopt in one motion all recommendations appearing on the Consent Agenda, or prior to the vote, request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for debate or discussion, voting in opposition to a recommendation, or declaring a conflict with an item.
Recommendation: That Council approve the items as outlined in the March 12, 2018 Consent Agenda.
START OF CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of Bowen Island 7 - 9 Municipal Council held Tuesday, February 13, 2018.
Recommendation: That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held February 13, 2018 be adopted.
3.2 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Bowen Island Municipal Council held 10 - 16 Monday, February 26, 2018.
Recommendation: That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held February 26, 2018 be adopted.
3.3 Minutes of the Special Meeting of Bowen Island Municipal Council held 17 - 18 Thursday, March 1, 2018
Recommendation: That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Bowen Island Municipal Council held Thursday, March 1, 2018 be adopted.
3.4 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of Bowen Island 19 - 20 Municipal Council held Thursday, March 1, 2018
Recommendation: That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held Thursday, March 1, 2018 be adopted.
3.5 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of Bowen Island 21 - 22 Municipal Council held Monday, March 5, 2018
Recommendation: That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held Monday, March 5, 2018 be adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COW, COMMISSIONS
Bowen Island Municipality March 12, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Page 2 of 178 3.6 Minutes of the Advisory Planning Commission Meeting held Monday, 23 - 26 February 26, 2018 (recommendation regarding Lot 1 proposed rezoning Bylaw, to be brought forward at future date by Manager of Planning & Development)
3.7 Minutes of the Joint Advisory Planning Commission and Mayor’s 27 - 29 Standing Committee on Community Lands Meeting held Wednesday, February 28, 2018. (no recommendations for Council's consideration)
3.8 Minutes of the Recreation and Community Services Commission Meeting 30 - 33 held Wednesday, February 28, 2018. (recommendation regarding Community Land amenities, to be brought forward at future date by Manager of Planning & Development)
INFORMATION ITEMS
Recommendation: That Council receive the information as outlined in section 12 of the March 12, 2018 Regular Council meeting agenda.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
4 DELEGATIONS
4.1 John Dowler, Defend Island Forests 7:40 PM (10 min)
a. Request for Strategy to Prevent Logging on Bowen Island, dated March 5, 34 - 49 2018
b. Request for Strategy to Prevent Logging on Bowen Island, dated January 50 - 61 15, 2018.
c. Summary of Detailed Rationale: Requested Action of FLNRO Minister to 62 - 63 Prevent Logging on Bowen Island Crown Lands
5 BYLAWS
5.1 Raj Hayre, Chief Financial Officer re: 5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw 434, 64 - 68 7:50 PM 2017, Amendment Bylaw 454, 2018: First, Second and Third Reading, (10 min) dated March 5, 2018.
Recommendation: That proposed “5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw 434, 2017 Amendment Bylaw 454, 2018” be read a first, second and third time.
6 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
6.1 Councillor Nicholson re: Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Bowen 69 - 71 8:10 PM Island Municipality Housing Advisory Committee (BIMHAC), dated March (10 min) 8, 2018.
Recommendation:
Bowen Island Municipality March 12, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Page 3 of 178 That Council adopt the terms of reference for the Bowen Island Municipality Housing Advisory Committee (BIMHAC).
6.2 Councillor Nicholson re: Bowen Housing Speaker Program Update, dated 72 - 73 8:20 PM March 7, 2018. (5 min)
Recommendation: That Council receive for information the “Housing Speaker Program Update” dated March 7, 2018.
7 STAFF REPORTS Nil. 8 CORRESPONDENCE Nil. 9 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COW, COMMISSIONS (dealt with under the Consent Agenda) 10 NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Metro Vancouver Director, Councillor Nicholson re: Update to Council on 8:25 PM Metro Vancouver business (verbal report) (5 min)
10.2 Islands Trust Municipal Trustees Fast and Morse re: Update to Council on 8:30 PM Islands Trust business (verbal report) (5 min)
a. Islands Trust Council - Quarterly Meeting Agenda 74 - 79
10.3 Councillor Fast re: Update on Ocean Watch Howe Sound Forum
11 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
12 INFORMATION ITEMS 8:35 PM (5 min) 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
12.1 Bowen Island Municipality - Department Statistics:
a. Bylaw Statistics - December 2017 and January 2018 80 - 81
b. Fire Department Incident Reports for February 2018 and to-date. 82 - 83
12.2 Bowen Island Municipality - Island Plan 2018 84 - 103
12.3 David Demner re: Artisan Blue Building & Tom Matzen, dated February 104 25, 2018
12.4 Susanne Schloegl re: from matchmaking to babysitting, how this Ontario 105 town secured 18 family doctors, dated February 23, 2018
12.5 Don Youngson re Community Engagement, dated February 20, 2018 106
Bowen Island Municipality March 12, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Page 4 of 178 12.6 Don Youngson re Housing Needs and Gaps Study, dated February 23, 107 - 153 2018
12.7 Don Youngson re Annual Metro Homeless Count 2018, dated February 154 25, 2018 a. CAO, Kathy Lalonde re Response to Homeless Count 2018, dated March 155 - 156 2, 2018 b. Bonny Brokenshire, Manager of Parks & Environment re Homeless Count 157 2017 and 2018, dated March 7, 2018
12.8 Ms. Nerys Poole re Lot 1 and Community Consultation, dated February 158 20, 2018 a. Staff Response to Ms. Nerys Poole re Lot 1 and Community Consultation, 159 dated February 20, 2018
12.9 Joan Beals re: Concerns of proposed changes affecting island small 160 business, dated February 21, 2018.
12.10 Lorinda Strang, Executive Director Orchard Recovery Centre re: 161 - 162 Endorsement request for Business Leadership Award with the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, dated March 2, 2018.
12.11 Honourable Katrine Conroy, Minister and the Honourable Katrina Chen, 163 - 164 Minister of State for Child Care re: Budget 2018 relating to Child Care, dated February 28, 2018
12.12 Honorable Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, M.P. West Vancouver - Sunshine 165 - 166 Coast - Sea to Sky Country re New Abandoned Boats Program Deadline, dated February 21, 2018
12.13 Sheila Scholes, Manager of Legislative Services District of West 167 - 170 Vancouver re: Resolution regarding new Municipal Tax Classes submitted to LMLGA, dated February 27, 2018
12.14 Greg McCune, Mayor of Enderby re Revenue from Cannabis Sales, dated 171 February 20, 2018
12.15 Mayor Terry Rysz, District of Sicamous re: Cannabis Sales Revenue 172 Sharing, dated February 14, 2018
12.16 Mayor Jan Allen, Village of Port Alice re Revenue from Cannabis Sales, 173 dated March 1, 2018
12.17 Cindy Graves, Corporate Officer Township of Spallumcheen re: 2018 174 Resolution - Asset Managment, dated February 22, 2018
12.18 Gillian Darling Kovanic re Letter regarding Ecclestone Road Covenant 175 - 176 Agreement, dated March 11, 2018
12.19 Mr. Andre H. Chollat & Ms. Anne Frand de Ferriere re Davies Orchard 177 - 178 Cottages, dated March 11, 2018 (Submitted during Public Comments)
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13 QUESTION PERIOD 8:40 PM (10 min) 14 ADJOURNMENT 8:50 PM
Bowen Island Municipality March 12, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Page 6 of 178 Committee of the Whole Meeting February 13, 2018
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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of Bowen Island Municipal Council held Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C.
COUNCIL IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Murray Skeels Councillor Gary Ander Councillor Sue Ellen Fast Councillor Melanie Mason Councillor Alison Morse Councillor Maureen Nicholson
REGRETS Councillor Michael Kaile
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Kathy Lalonde, Chief Administrative Officer Tyler Ruggles, Council Clerk (Minute Taker) Daniel Martin, Island Community Planner
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE The Public* (1 members of the public) (* denotes partial attendance)
OPENING OF COMMITTEE OF The Mayor called the meeting to order at 1:05 PM. THE WHOLE MEETING
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was Moved and Seconded RES#18-34 That Council approve the agenda for the February 13, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BYLAWS Daniel Martin, Island The Island Community Planner presented, via PowerPoint Community Planner re: Lot 1 Presentation, a review of proposed amendments to Bylaw Nos. 432 Rezoning (Community Lands) and 433. Discussion ensued.
RES#18-35 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to remove, from the draft bylaw No. 433, the application to the Agricultural Land Commission for Area 4 and to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 432 to include the rezoning of Area 4 as RSE. CARRIED Councillor Fast and Mason in Opposition
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RES#18-36 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to amend bylaw No. 433 by increasing the maximum unit size in Area 2 to 140 sq. m. (~1,500 sq. ft.), and add a maximum average unit size of 115 sq. m. (1,200 sq. ft.) to allow some variety in unit size while maintaining the goal of promoting small units. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RES#18-37 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to amend bylaw No. 433 by removing detached dwelling as a permitted building type in Area 2 and reduce the lot coverage permitted in Area 2 to 30% to encourage additional clustering of units. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RES#18-38 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to amend bylaw No. 433 by changing the required setbacks to reduce the setback from Carter Road and increase the setback from the south lot line. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RES#18-39 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to amend bylaw No 433 to reduce the maximum size of any primary building in Area 1 to 1000 sq. m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RES#18-40 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to reduce the size of Area 1 to allow for a larger buffer area for Terminal Creek and the Terminal Creek Trail. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RES#18-41 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to amend Bylaw No. 433 to amend the Development Permit Guidelines in relation to the APC comments. CARRIED Councillor Fast in Opposition
RES#18-42 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to hold a meeting at a suitable venue and time for Island contractors and others interested in light industrial zoning of Lot 1. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RES#18-43 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to prepare a comprehensive community engagement program that is designed to be open, accessible and inviting to the community. (Locations and times that are convenient to the community, i.e. farmers market, BICS, Family Place, Ferry). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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RES#18-44 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to prepare an easy to read education sheet that provides background information on our community lands as well a website page dedicated to providing up to date information on community land initiatives. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RES#18-45 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to compile a comprehensive mapping package to provide basic baseline information for Lot 1, i.e. Aerial photography, environmental mapping, topography, creeks, watercourses and trails and produce paper copies and post it to the Municipal website. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RES#18-46 It was Moved and Seconded That Council request that the Mayor’s Standing Committee for Community Lands provide proposed next steps to Council on the phasing of the disposition of the land and how the land is proposed to be sold (i.e. one large lot, subdivided, strata). CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RES#18-47 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to have a future discussion about general services included in lot 1. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 4:03 PM.
Certified Correct:
______Murray Skeels, Tyler Ruggles, Mayor Council Clerk
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Bowen Island Municipal Council held Monday, February 26, 2018 at 9:30 AM at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC
COUNCIL IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Murray Skeels Councillor Gary Ander Councillor Sue Ellen Fast Councillor Michael Kaile Councillor Melanie Mason Councillor Alison Morse Councillor Maureen Nicholson
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Kathy Lalonde, Chief Administrative Officer Tyler Ruggles, Council Clerk (Minute Taker) Daniel Martin, Manager of Planning & Development * Emma Chow, Island Community Planner 1 * Shauna Jennings, Manager of Recreation & Community Services * Bonny Brokenshire, Manager of Parks & Environment, Senior Bylaw Officer * Bob Robinson, Public Works Superintendent * Sophie Idsinga, Interim Deputy Corporate Officer * Tess Taylor, Bylaw Services Officer *
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Mr. Leonard Foster, UBC Professor 5 Members of the Public* (* denotes partial attendance)
OPENING OF COUNCIL The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:33 AM. MEETING
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was Moved and Seconded RES#18-70 That Council approve the agenda and Late Items agenda for the February 26, 2018 Regular Council meeting, as amended. • Item 7.1 a.: PowerPoint presentation re: Bowen Island Properties Ltd. Development Variance Permit - Consideration (DVP-10-2017: 889, 893, 887, 881 & 875 Russell Lane), dated February 16, 2018. • Item 7.2 a.: PowerPoint presentation re: Laurin MacDonald Development Variance Permit - Introduction (DVP-09-2017: 1225 Scarborough Road), dated February 16, 2018. • Item 7.3 a.: PowerPoint presentation re: Planning department priorities, dated February 5, 2018. • Removal of Item 10.1 re: Update on Transportation Plan and budget considerations. • On-table Item 10.2 a. - Metro Vancouver MVRD Requisitions - Bowen Island • On-table Item 10.3 a. - Trust Council Updates CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Nick Mitchell Mr. Mitchell provided an update on the West Side Children's Park. Discussion ensued.
CONSENT AGENDA It was Moved and Seconded RES#18-71 That Council approve the items as outlined in the February 26, 2018 Consent Agenda with the removal of the following items: • Item 3.2: Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held February 13, 2018. • Item 3.3: Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held February 13, 2018. • Item 3.4: Jennifer McGowan, Emergency Program Coordinator re: UBCM Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Funding (FireSmart Planning and Activities Grant Program), dated February 12, 2018. • Item 3.5: Bonny Brokenshire, Manager of Parks & Environment and Shauna Jennings, Manager of Recreation and Community Services re: Westside PlayScape Shelter report, dated February 16, 2018. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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START OF CONSENT AGENDA
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Special That the minutes of the Special Council meeting held February 5, Council meeting held 2018 be adopted. February 5, 2018. RES#18-72
BYLAWS Nil.
STAFF REPORTS Nil.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, Nil. COW, COMMISSIONS
Minutes of the Recreation (no recommendations for Council's consideration) and Community Services Commission Meeting held Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Minutes of the Economic (no recommendations for Council's consideration) Development Committee Meeting - 16 Feb 2018 Meeting held Friday, February 16, 2018
Membership non-renewal of That Council accept the membership non-renewal from Glenn Glenn Cormier from the Cormier on the Economic Development Committee; and Economic Development That Council direct staff to send a thank you letter acknowledging Committee, dated January their service and advertise for a new member of the Economic 11, 2018 Development Committee. RES#18-73
Membership non-renewal of That Council accept the membership non-renewal from Chris Corrigan Chris Corrigan from the on the Economic Development Committee; and Economic Development That Council direct staff to send a thank you letter acknowledging Committee, dated January their service and advertise for a new member of the Economic 12, 2018 Development Committee. RES#18-74
Resignation of Shana That Council accept the resignation of Shana Richmond from the Richmond from the Economic Economic Development Committee (EDC); and Development Committee That a thank you letter be sent acknowledging their service. (EDC), dated January 22, 2018 RES#18-75
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INFORMATION ITEMS RES#18-76 That Council receive the information as outlined in section 12 of the February 26, 2018 regular Council meeting agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Nicholson re: That Council approve the Bowen Island Community Profile reviewed Community Profile 2018 at the Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting of February (EDC), dated February 16, 16, 2018. 2018. RES#18-77
Kathy Lalonde, Chief That Balraj Hayre, Chief Financial Officer, be added as a signing Administrative Officer re: Raj authority for the chequing and investment accounts held at the First Hayre, Chief Financial Officer Credit Union and for the Municipal Finance Authority. signing authority. RES#18-78
Move to a closed meeting That Council move to a closed meeting immediately following the RES#18-79 regular Council meeting to discuss items pursuant to Section 90(1)(a)(i) of the Community Charter: (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
DELEGATIONS Leonard Foster, Professor re: Mr. Foster provided a PowerPoint Presentation describing a Honey UBC Bee project on Bowen Bee disease resistance project located in the Lower Mainland, Island including on Bowen Island. Discussion ensued.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM Nil. MINUTES
BYLAWS Nil.
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STAFF REPORTS Daniel Martin, Manager of Daniel Martin, Manager of Planning & Development provided a Planning & Development re: PowerPoint Presentation for the consideration of the Development Bowen Island Properties Ltd. Variance Permit application of Bowen Island Properties Ltd. (DVP-10- Development Variance 2017) for properties located at 889, 893, 887, 881 & 875 Russell Lane. Permit - Consideration (DVP- Discussion ensued. 10-2017: 889, 893, 887, 881 & 875 Russell Lane), dated February 16, 2018.
RES#18-80 It was Moved and Seconded That Council issue Development Variance Permit DVP-10-2017 to Bowen Island Properties Ltd. for 875, 881, 887, 889, & 893 Russel Lane, legally described as: Lot 1, DL 1411 Plan BCP36612, Group 1 NWD PID:027-560-830; Lot 2, DL 1411 Plan BCP36612, Group 1 NWD PID:027-560-848; Lot 3, DL 1411 Plan BCP36612, Group 1 NWD PID:027-560-856; Lot 4, DL 1411 Plan BCP36612, Group 1 NWD PID:027-560-864; and Lot 5, DL 1411 Plan BCP36612, Group 1 NWD PID:027-560-872. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Emma Chow, Island Emma Chow, Island Community Planner 1 provided a PowerPoint Community Planner 1 re: Presentation introducing a Development Variance Permit application Laurin MacDonald from Laurin MacDonald (DVP-09-2017) for property located at 1225 Development Variance Scarborough Road. Discussion ensued. Permit - Introduction (DVP- 09-2017: 1225 Scarborough Road), dated February 16, 2018.
RES#18-81 It was Moved and Seconded That Council reject Development Variance Permit DVP-09-2017 for the variance of front setback for 1225 Scarborough Rd, legally described as all that part of Lot 23 lying to the west of a straight line bisecting the north and south boundaries of said lot, DL 1553, Plan 1948, PID 014-191-695. CARRIED Councillors Ander, Kaile and Morse in Opposition
Daniel Martin, Manager of Daniel Martin, Manager of Planning & Development provided a Planning & Development re: PowerPoint Presentation identifying current strategic priorities for Planning department the Planning department. Discussion ensued. priorities, dated February 5, 2018.
RES#18-82 It was Moved and Seconded That Council direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to include, "No person shall use any land, building, or structure for the sale, production or distribution of cannabis." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Page 5 of 7 Page 14 of 178 Regular Council Meeting February 26, 2018
CORRESPONDENCE Nil.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, (dealt with under the Consent Agenda) COW, COMMISSIONS
NEW BUSINESS Councillor Mason re: Update Item removed as it will be discussed at the Committee of the Whole on Transportation Plan and meeting scheduled on March 5, 2018. budget considerations.
Metro Vancouver Director, Metro Vancouver Director Nicholson provided an update on Metro Councillor Nicholson re: Vancouver business including review of the Metro Vancouver Update to Council on Metro Regional District budget relating to Bowen Island tax requisitions. Vancouver business Discussion ensued.
Islands Trust Municipal Islands Trustees Morse and Fast provided an update on Islands Trust Trustees Fast and Morse re: business including recent developments in the advocacy program. Update to Council on Islands Discussion ensued. Trust business
Mayor Skeels re: Update on Mayor Skeels and Councillor Morse provided a summary of the February 20, 2018 meeting meeting with Hon. Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, M.P. West Vancouver - with Hon. Pamela Goldsmith- Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country. Discussion ensued. Jones, M.P. West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the Committee of Adoption of the February 13th Committee of the Whole minutes the Whole meeting held were deferred to a future Council meeting. February 13, 2018.
Minutes of the Regular It was Moved and Seconded Council meeting held That the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held February 13, February 13, 2018. 2018 be adopted. RES#18-83 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Jennifer McGowan, It was Moved and Seconded Emergency Program That Council supports staff applying for a Union of BC Municipalities Coordinator re: UBCM Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative grant to support FireSmart Strategic Wildfire Prevention Planning and Activities; and Initiative Funding (FireSmart That Council direct staff to provide overall grant management. Planning and Activities Grant CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Program), dated February 12, 2018. RES#18-84
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Bonny Brokenshire, Manager Council suggested that materials, other than concrete flooring be of Parks & Environment and considered before construction of the covered shelter structure and Shauna Jennings, Manager of that furniture, such as a picnic table, not be permanently affixed to Recreation and Community allow for multiple uses. Services re: Westside PlayScape Shelter report, dated February 16, 2018.
RES#18-85 It was Moved and Seconded That Council approve the “Westside Playscape Equipment License Agreement Addendum” and the “Collaborative Project Services Agreement for the West Side Playscape Covered Shelter Structure” as attached to the report from the Managers of Parks & Environment and Recreation and Community Services presented at the February 26, 2018 Council meeting; and That the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute such Agreements on behalf of Bowen Island Municipality; and That the Westside Playscape Group give consideration to alternative flooring for the covered shelter structure. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
QUESTION PERIOD Nil.
ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 11:44 AM.
Certified Correct:
______Murray Skeels, Tyler Ruggles, Mayor Council Clerk
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of Bowen Island Municipal Council held Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C.
COUNCIL IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Murray Skeels Councillor Gary Ander Councillor Sue Ellen Fast Councillor Michael Kaile Councillor Melanie Mason Councillor Alison Morse Councillor Maureen Nicholson
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Kathy Lalonde, Chief Administrative Officer Tyler Ruggles, Council Clerk (Minute Taker) Daniel Martin, Manager of Planning & Development
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE 5 Members of the Public* (* denotes partial attendance)
OPENING OF COUNCIL The Mayor called the meeting to order at 12:03 PM. MEETING
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Move to a Special Council It was Moved and Seconded Meeting That Council waive the notice requirements pursuant to Section 127 RES#18-93 (4) of the Community Charter to move to a Special Council meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS
Chris Plagnol, Corporate It was Moved and Seconded Officer Metro Vancouver, re: The Council of Bowen Island Municipality approves adoption of Metro Consent to Metro Vancouver Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Service Amending Bylaw Regional Parks Service No. 1260, 2018 by providing consent on behalf of the electors. Amendment Bylaw No. 1260 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RES#18-94
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ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 12:06 PM
Certified Correct:
______Murray Skeels, Tyler Ruggles, Mayor Council Clerk
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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of Bowen Island Municipal Council held Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 12:00 PM at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C.
COUNCIL IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Murray Skeels Councillor Gary Ander Councillor Sue Ellen Fast Councillor Michael Kaile Councillor Melanie Mason Councillor Alison Morse Councillor Maureen Nicholson
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Kathy Lalonde, Chief Administrative Officer Tyler Ruggles, Council Clerk (Minute Taker) Daniel Martin, Manager of Planning & Development
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE The Public* (6 members of the public) (* denotes partial attendance)
OPENING OF COMMITTEE OF The Mayor called the meeting to order at 12:06 PM.
THE WHOLE MEETING APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was Moved and Seconded RES#18-95 That Council approve the agenda and Late Items agenda for the March 1, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting, as amended: • Removal of Item 2.1 - Consent to Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1260 (dealt with in a Special Council Meeting) • Add Item 2.2 a. - PowerPoint presentation re: Committee of the Whole on Housing – Review Materials and Next Steps. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS Councillor Nicholson re: Councillor Nicholson provided a PowerPoint Presentation reviewing Committee of the Whole on Housing work to date, identifying housing strategies in other Housing – Review Materials jurisdictions, an overview of current Federal and Provincial housing and Next Steps, dated strategies and to launch the Bowen Housing Program. Discussion February 22, 2018. ensued.
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ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 2:05 PM.
Certified Correct:
______Murray Skeels, Tyler Ruggles, Mayor Council Clerk
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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of Bowen Island Municipal Council held Monday, March 5, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C.
COUNCIL IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Murray Skeels Councillor Gary Ander Councillor Sue Ellen Fast Councillor Michael Kaile Councillor Melanie Mason Councillor Alison Morse * Councillor Maureen Nicholson
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Kathy Lalonde, Chief Administrative Officer * Tyler Ruggles, Council Clerk (Minute Taker) Raj Hayre, Chief Financial Officer Bob Robinson, Public Works Superintendent Bonny Brokenshire, Manager of Parks & Environment, Senior Bylaw Officer Shayle Duffield, Deputy Financial Officer Shauna Jennings, Manager of Recreation & Community Services * Ian Thompson, Fire Chief
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE The Public* (0 members of the public) (* denotes partial attendance)
OPENING OF COMMITTEE OF The Mayor called the meeting to order at 10:35 AM. THE WHOLE MEETING
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was Moved and Seconded RES#18-96 That Council approve the agenda for the March 5, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
STAFF REPORTS Raj Hayre, Chief Financial Raj Hayre, Chief Financial Officer provided a PowerPoint Presentation Officer re: 2018 Budget reviewing the proposed 2018 Budget and Capital Projects. Discussion Review with Council. ensued.
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Councillor Morse joined the meeting at 10:41 AM. CAO, Kathy Lalonde joined the meeting at 10:47 AM. Mayor Skeels excused himself from the meeting at 11:43 AM. Councillor Kaile assumed the role of Chair at 11:43 AM. Mayor Skeels re-joined and re-assumed the role of Chair at 11:45 AM.
ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 11:47 AM.
Certified Correct:
______Murray Skeels, Tyler Ruggles, Mayor Council Clerk
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Minutes of the Advisory Planning Commission Meeting held Monday, February 26, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C.
COMMITTEE IN ATTENDANCE Dennis Wilson , Vice Chair (Meeting Chair) Drew Rose, Chair (via telephone) Kirsty Johnstone David McCullum David Wrinch Councillor Gary Ander, Council Liaison
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Daniel Martin, Island Community Planner Stefania Shortt, Committee Clerk
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Peter Frinton
REGRETS David Hocking Martin Pykalo
OPENING OF MEETING The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Introduction of Late Items It was Moved and Seconded That the Advisory Planning Commission approve the agenda for the February 26, 2018 meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Minutes of the January 15, It was Moved and Seconded 2018 APC Meeting That the minutes of the Advisory Planning Commission meeting held January 15, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Peter Frinton, owner and resident of property adjacent to Lot 1, Area 2 of the Community Lands, provided a letter which he verbally supported by reminding the APC of their responsibility to provide a voice of the public good to Council and urging both to heed public feedback on zoning decisions on Lot 1, Area 2 of the Community Page 23 of 178 Advisory Planning Commission Meeting February 26, 2018
Lands. He further recommended that residential zoning be applied to the subject area, particularly employee housing and capital reduced housing.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM
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391 Salal Road Rezoning Daniel Martin, Island Community Planner, provided a referral letter Application RZ-05-2017 and staff report regarding the subdivision and rezoning application of (Daniel Martin, Island 391 Salal Road (RZ-05-2017). The Chair advised that members of the Community Planner) Advisory Planning Commission and Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee had conducted a tour of the site to investigate logical trail connections to public land, and that the proprietor’s suggested land allocation was reasonable and would be beneficial to the community. Notes and a rendering of the area were provided.
The Planner reminded the Commission of the three questions that had been posed:
1) Was the trail dedication functional? 2) Should an amenity worth more than a trail be offered? 3) Were there suggested alternative amenities?
Discussion notes:
While certain committee members believed that the trail dedication was adequate, there were others who believed that doubling the purchase value of the land should necessitate an additional community amenity, financial or otherwise.
Members discussed the monetary value of the trail’s maintenance and rehabilitation.
It was Moved and Seconded Whereas the Advisory Planning Commission supports rezoning application RZ-05-2017 (391 Salal Road), the proposed subdivision and community amenity, Therefore it be resolved that the Advisory Planning Commission recommend that the property owner construct the trail and ensure that the location, quality, and dimensions of the trail easement are compliant with the Bowen Island Municipal Parks Operation Standards as a condition of the rezoning. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS
Daniel Martin, Island Daniel Martin, Island Community Planner, provided a referral letter Community Planner re: and staff report regarding proposed Bylaw No. 432, 2017 Community Lands Lot 1 (amendment to the Official Community Plan) and Bylaw No. 433, Rezoning Application 2017 (amendment to the BIM Land Use Bylaw No. 57, 2002) which Page 24 of 178 Advisory Planning Commission Meeting February 26, 2018
proposed rezoning of Lot 1 of the Community Lands. Excerpts of the minutes of the April 3, 2017 and November 20, 2017 APC meetings were also provided as they pertained to the Lot 1 proposed rezoning. Discussion ensued.
It was Moved and Seconded Whereas the Advisory Planning Commission does not support the light industrial uses proposed for Lot 1, Area 1 of the Community Lands; Therefore it be resolved that the Advisory Planning Commission recommend that Council direct staff to amend Bylaw No. #433, 2017 in recognition of the current and future demand for cost- effective, multi-family housing; That Council consider designating housing as the priority, particularly given the close proximity to schools and the Cove; and, That increased density be permitted in order to keep the unit cost down. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
It was Moved and Seconded That the Advisory Planning Commission support the amendments made to Bylaw No. #433 amendments made to Lot 1, Area 2. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
It was Moved and Seconded That the Advisory Planning Commission supports the Bylaw No. #433, 2017 amendments made to Lot 1, Area 4. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
INFORMATION ITEMS
Bowen Island Municipality Link provided: Bowen Island Municipality 2018 Island Survey 2018 Island Survey
Bowen Island Community Link provided: BI Community Foundation 2017 Vital Conversations Foundation 2017 Vital Report Conversations Report
Excerpt from the minutes of Link provided: Proposal for Lot 2, Area 1 the January 22, 2018 Regular Council meeting regarding Lot 2 Area 1
Excerpt from the minutes of Link provided: Speaker Series the January 22, 2018 Regular Council meeting regarding Housing Speaker Series
Page 25 of 178 Advisory Planning Commission Meeting February 26, 2018
Excerpt from the minutes of Commission members expressed their appreciation for leaving the February 13, 2018 member David McCullum. Regular Council meeting re: McCullum Membership Expiration
NEXT MEETING Monday, March 19, 2018 at 7:00 PM (Joint APC and Mayor’s Standing Committee on Community Lands meeting: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 7:00 PM)
ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM.
Certified Correct:
Dennis Wilson Stefania Shortt Chair Committee Clerk
Page 26 of 178 Joint Advisory Planning Commission and Mayor’s February 28, 2018 Standing Committee on Community Lands Meeting
DRAFT
Joint Advisory Planning Commission and Mayor’s Standing Committee on Community Lands Meeting Watch the Video
Minutes of the Joint MSSCL / APC Meeting held Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 7:00 PM at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C.
COMMITTEE IN Mayor Murray Skeels, Chair ATTENDANCE Kirsty Johnstone Drew Rose Dennis Wilson Councillor Gary Ander Councillor Maureen Nicholson Kathy Lalonde, Chief Administrative Officer
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Daniel Martin, Island Community Planner Stefania Shortt, Committee Clerk
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE John Reid Councillor Sue Ellen Fast
REGRETS David Hocking David McCullum Martin Pykalo David Riddell David Wrinch
OPENING OF MEETING The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Introduction of Late Items The Chair added Lot 3 to the discussion of Community Lands.
It was Moved and Seconded That the Advisory Planning Commission and Mayor's Standing Committee on Community Lands approve for the February 28, 2018 joint meeting as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments.
NEW BUSINESS Page 27 of 178 Joint Advisory Planning Commission and Mayor’s February 28, 2018 Standing Committee on Community Lands Meeting
• Role of APC Members in the The Chair provided an overview of the work that had been Community accomplished regarding Lots 1, 2 and 3 of the Community Lands, Consultation for noting that the concept of zoning for light industrial had begun Comprehensive several years ago and was intended to provide business opportunities Planning for Lots 1, 2 for residents of Bowen Island. He acknowledged that the current and 3 of the housing shortage was contributing to a change in priorities for the community. Community Lands Members of the Advisory Planning Commission were asked to advise on how they felt they could contribute to the process of comprehensive planning of the Community Lands. Discussion ensued and it was decided that a subcommittee would be formed whose first objective would be to coordinate a two-day charette wherein stakeholders, including potential users of light industrial property and those committed to the creation of housing, would visit the properties in question and then participate in envisioning sessions for the areas.
The Mayor’s Standing Committee on Community Lands Comprehensive Planning Subcommittee would comprise:
• Mayor Skeels • Councillor Nicholson • David Hocking (to be confirmed) • John Reid • Dennis Wilson
Subcommittee tasks would include determining the scope and timing of the charette and advising on the hire of a facilitator for such.
Action Items
Compile all of the existing material regarding planning in Snug Cove and distribute to APC members (Daniel Martin, Stef Shortt). Hire a facilitator for an envisioning session (Staff). Include needs assessment questions regarding worker housing in the upcoming meeting between the EDC and food business owners (Councillor Nicholson). Consider hiring someone to update the Snug Cove Design Guidelines (Staff/Council). Craft a resolution regarding forming a subcommittee of the Mayor’s Standing Committee on Community Lands (MSCCL) that includes Advisory Planning Commission (APC) members and other members of the public for discussion at the next MSCCL meeting and then distribute such by email for APC approval (Stef Shortt).
NEXT MEETING To be discussed. Page 28 of 178 Joint Advisory Planning Commission and Mayor’s February 28, 2018 Standing Committee on Community Lands Meeting
ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Certified Correct:
Mayor Murray Skeels Stefania Shortt Chair Committee Clerk
Page 29 of 178 Recreation and Community Services Commission February 28, 2018 Meeting
DRAFT
Recreation and Community Service Commission (RCSC) Meeting Watch the Video
Minutes of the Recreation and Community Services Commission Meeting held Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 5:00 PM at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C.
COMMITTEE IN ATTENDANCE Sonia Usmiani, Chair * Noah Pryce-Jones, Vice Chair Pam Culver Craig MacDonald Councillor Gary Ander
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Shauna Jennings, Recreation and Community Services Manager Stefania Shortt, Committee Clerk
* denotes partial attendance REGRETS Catherine Patterson Donna Kreutzer-Jones
OPENING OF MEETING The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Introduction of Late Items There were no late items.
It was Moved and Seconded That the Recreation and Community Services Commission approve the agenda for the February 28, 2018 meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Minutes of the January 31, There were no objections to the minutes. 2018 Recreation and Community Services Meeting
It was Moved and Seconded That the minutes of the Recreation and Community Services Commission meeting held January 31, 2018 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Page 30 of 178 Recreation and Community Services Commission February 28, 2018 Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments.
ELECTION
Election of Chair Noah Pryce-Jones passed the Chair to Sonia Usmiani.
It was Moved and Seconded That the Recreation and Community Service Commission elect Sonia Usmiani as Chair. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ACTION ITEMS
Review of Action Items from The Commission reviewed the action items from the January 31, 2018 the January 31, 2018 meeting meeting. Discussion ensued relevant to: 1. Meeting Actions 2. Recreation Plan 1) Responding to negative feedback regarding municipal offices being included in the proposed community centre and the Actions cost of a public pool: o Gauging how broad the sentiments were o Isolating the FAQs regarding these contentious issues and giving them their own page on the website with detailed explanations that involved dollar figures o Hosting an open house in the spring to inform public and invite key stakeholders o Importance of reserving land for expansion
It was noted that Pamela Goldsmith-Jones had met with BIM Council and emphasized the importance of a strong fundraising campaign in grant eligibility. She further advised that an RFP for a fundraising coordinator was being crafted.
The Commission also discussed:
2) Outdoor ping pong: Permanent outdoor ping pong tables could not be accommodated on the library property or other BIM land. Committee members discussed storing croquet, bocce and/or lawn bowling sets at the library or Information Centre for impromptu outdoor recreation. 3) Tunstall Bay was having architecture interns perform a study on improvements to the facility.
Action Item
Start a list of people interested in having tennis courts built (Pam Culver). Put Recreation Plan actions as a standing agenda item in the information items section of the RCSC agenda package (Stef Shortt). Consider communication ideas regarding letting the Page 31 of 178 Recreation and Community Services Commission February 28, 2018 Meeting
community know that while the municipality cannot initiate every idea, if members of the public are passionate about a particular activity, the municipality could provide collaborative support (All).
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Disc Golf Update (Craig Craig McDonald advised that the recent walking tour of Veteran's MacDonald) Field had been a success: the area was suitable for installation of a disc golf course and the sport would be well supported by neighbouring communities. Shauna Jennings, Manager of Recreation and Community Services advised that a second walking tour had taken place subsequently with Alan Whitehead, Environmental Consultant, who had performed an environmental impact assessment which indicated that the activity could proceed with minimal environmental damage. She further advised that the course design would be complete by April 10th, 2018, at which point it would go to Council for approval.
Action Item
Share information with Commission members regarding joining the Disc Golf Association of Bowen Island (Noah Pryce- Jones).
Bike Park Access Feasibility Shauna Jennings, Manager of Recreation and Community Services, (Shauna Jennings, Manager advised that the bike park construction was still scheduled for Spring of Recreation and 2018, but that $6,000 in funds was still required. It was noted that Community Services) $23,000 had been raised from grants and foundations. She further advised that training for youth leaders who would be able to mentor riders at the bike park was taking place the following weekend.
UPDATES
Youth Services Report Provided.
Recreation Programmers' Provided. Report
NEW BUSINESS
Securing Municipal Land for The Commission identified priority items identified in the Community Future Expansion of Island Recreation Plan. Discussion ensued relevant to concerns regarding Needs: Recommendations to the proposed community centre: Council based on the Community Recreation Plan • Public desire for a swimming pool, particularly among (Shauna Jennings, Manager children and seniors Page 32 of 178 Recreation and Community Services Commission February 28, 2018 Meeting of Recreation and o High construction costs would be dwarfed by ongoing Community Services) operational costs o Communications could help assuage public frustration: ie enjoying island life and swimming in the ocean o Communicating the swimming pool debate outside of the FAQs – dedicating it its own page on the community centre website • Public resistance to the presence of municipal offices o Municipal offices included in the community centre design should also have its own page on the website
Action Item
Share RCSC ideas regarding the pool and offices with the Community Centre Communications Subcommittee (Shauna Jennings).
It was Moved and Seconded Whereas the Community Recreation Plan identifies amenities such as tennis courts, sport courts, a skate park, climbing wall, pool, and outdoor gathering spaces as priorities for residents of Bowen Island; and, Whereas Lots 1 and 2 of the Community Lands are potentially being considered for rezoning; Therefore it be resolved that the Recreation and Community Services Commission recommend that Council reserve a portion of the Community Lands for potential future community amenities. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
INFORMATION ITEMS
Bowen Island Community Provided. Foundation 2017 Vital Conversations Report
NEXT MEETING Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 5:00 PM
ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM.
Certified Correct:
Sonia Usmiani Stefania Shortt Chair Committee Clerk
Page 33 of 178 March 5, 2018 Bowen Island Mayor and Council Bowen Island, BC
Dear Mayor and Council
Request for Strategy to Prevent Logging on Bowen Island
As you know, in the summer of 2017 BC Timber Sales announced a process of ‘consultation’ with a short timeline to gather public input regarding logging on Bowen Island. They were not at all responsive to Council’s request for an extension of the time period. Famously they backed down after action by the community and Council. Thank you very much for your work at that time. The island was not included in the Forest Stewardship Plan. But this could begin again at any time.
During the year we know Council has made some attempts to create a dialogue with the Provincial government toward preventing logging on the island. The point of contact, Mr. Johnsrude, has no authority to change our ‘loggable’ designation. We understand that Alan Johnsrude, who does not represent BCTS but the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Management, has indicated that there are no plans for logging in the near term. We ask, if this is the case, why were they so pushy last summer? What has changed?
The members and steering committee of Defend Island Forests would like to know what Council’s goal for this year is in regards to this important issue, and what strategy you are taking to achieve it. We do understand the many items on your agenda. Our concern is that Council no longer considers this an urgent issue, and may not actually have a goal or strategy in the near term. We would like to know if we’re wrong about this, and if so, what the plan is. We will appear as a delegation at the March 12th Council meeting, a good venue for you to outline the story so far and your strategy going forward.
We think the issue remains time sensitive and crucial. Members in our group with experience dealing with FLNRO and BCTS are clear that many times, when first repulsed by a community, BCTS comes back later in greater force wielding its full authority to log.
The Province currently has a NDP/Green government, which has a slim majority. We feel that our chances for better protection would diminish drastically were this government to become a Liberal one.
Bowen Islander Annie MacIntosh created a petition on Change.Org to rally opposition to logging on Bowen Island. Over 1820 people have signed. Below we have included those names, as a reminder of the large constituency of people looking for a solution, and leadership from local govermnent. We think it’s a very strong reminder of the support we have for Bowen Island forests from the island, and around the world.
We feel this is indeed an urgent situation and that the fact that it will inevitably take a long time to succeed means we as a community cannot afford to put it on the back burner.
Sincerely,
John Dowler
Defend Island Forests [email protected]
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Page 35 of 178 Gabinet, North Vancouver, Canada • Ashley Sugar, Vancouver, Vietnam • Ashley Watson, Vancouver, Canada • Aubin Berckel, Bowen Island, Canada • Audrey Will, Vancouver, Canada • Aunabeth Ross, Victoria, Canada • auralie westie, Langley, Canada • Ava Shaw, Surrey, Canada • AvaAnne Miller, Talrqverse city, Michigan, US • Avril Trudeau Bai, Vancouver, Canada • Aydin Rezazadeh, West Vancouver, Canada • B Zorzi, Prince George, Canada • Baiba Thomson, Bowen Island, Canada • barb archibald, Blind Bay, Canada • Barb Taylor, Comox, Canada • Barbara DeMott, Madeira Park, Canada • Barbara Ferguson, Coquitlam, Canada • Barbara Fisher, Guelph, Canada • Barbara Hardt, Calgary, Canada • Barbara Saunders, New Hamburg, Canada • Barbara Scouten, Coquitlam, Canada • Barbara Walklate, Leigh, England, UK • Barbara Wiltshire, Bowen island, Canada • Barry Minshull, Toronto, Canada • Barry PYnn, Bowen Island, Canada • Bawn Campbell, Bowen Island, Canada • beate denz, salt spring island, Canada • Becky Hinman, New York, US • Bella Braganza, Kingston, Canada • bella hauner, bowen island, Canada • Bella Perroni, Bowen Island, Canada • Ben Keen, Bowen Island, Canada • Ben Osborne, Bowen island, Canada • Ben Shapland, Victoria, Canada • Ben Tamblyn, Bowen Island, Canada • Benjamin Faber, Bowen Island, Canada • Benjamin Field, Vancouver, Canada • Benjamin Field, Vancouver, Canada • Benjamin Greenspoon, Bowen Island, Canada • benoit delbecq, Bondy, France • Bente Morris, Surrey, Canada • Bernadette Hall, Edmonton, Canada • Bernice Dawson,France; Bernice Kamano, Victoria, Canada • Beth Boxall, West Vancouver, Canada • Beth Legacy, Bowen Island, Canada • Beth McTavish, Vancouver, Canada • Bethany Dobson, Vancouver, Canada • Betsy Studholme, Princeton, New Jersey, US • Betty Morton, Bowen Island, Canada • Bev Rapley, North Vancouver, Canada • Beverly Lock, New Westminster, Canada • Beverly Saunders, Egmont, Canada • Beverly Thomson, North Vancouver, Canada • Beverly Underhill, Bowen Island, Canada • Bijal Misty, Vancouver, Canada • Bill Bowersock, Los Angeles, California, US • Bill Leithead, Bowen Island, Canada • Billi Behm, Bowen Island, Canada • Blake Duncan, Oakville, Canada • Bob Doucet, Bowen Island, Canada • Bonnie Daut, Covington, Washington, US • Bonny Schultz, Bowen Island, Canada • Boo Byrom, Vancouver, Canada • Brad Bacon, Bowen Island, Canada • Brad Berti, Bowen Island, Canada • Brad Hawthorn, Bowen Island, Canada • Brad MacDonald, Bowen Island, Canada • Brad Ward, Qualicum Beach, Canada • Bradley McTighe, Kansas City, Missouri, US • Brady Van Leenen, Vancouver, Canada • Brandie Boyce, Bowen Island, Canada • Brenda McLuhan, Bowen Island, Canada • Brenna Cook Fowler, Bowen Island, Canada • Brett Hendricks,Indonesia; Brett Little, Vancouver, Canada • Brezer Laz, Setagaya-ku Tokyo, Japan • Brian Elliot, Vancouver, Canada • Brian Hodgins, Bowen Island, Canada • Brian Hodgson, Toronto, Canada • brian keith, Cork, England, UK • Brian Maddison, North Vancouver, Canada • Brian Sturley, Bowen Island, Canada • Brigitte Dubois, Brussels, Belgium • Brittany Coulter, North Vancouver, Canada • Brittany Savoie, Port Moody, Canada • bruce blain, Vancouver, Canada • Bruce Chutka, Kelowna, Canada • Bruce McTaggart, Bowen island, Canada • Bryan Osborn, Sainte-Adèle, Canada • Bryant Bell, Vancouver, Canada • Bryn Elliott, Kingston, Canada • Bryony Rowe,Spain; Buff Allen, Bowen Island, Canada • Burkhard Jansen, Gambier Island, Canada • C knight, Saanichton, Canada • Caelan Thomson, Bowen Island, Canada • Calder Stewart, Vancouver, Canada • Callie brougham, bowen island, Canada • callum benson, Bowen island, Canada • Calum Cole, Bowen Island, Canada • Calvin Wharton, North Vancouver, Canada • Canaan Purcell, North Vancouver, Canada • candace hannah, Bowen Island, Canada • candice kabantsov, Bowen island, Canada • carina souare, Tumba, Sweden • Carla Klassen, Burnaby, Canada • Carly cook, Edwards, Colorado, US • Carmen Gunn, Vancouver, Canada • Carmen Reyes, Surrey, Canada • Carmen Weld, Bowen Island, BC, Canada • carol buchanan, Vancouver, Canada • Carol Burkosky, Qualicum, Canada • Carol Clayton, Takoma Park, Maryland, US • Carol Millar, Kelowna, Canada • Carol Reid, North Vancouver, Canada • Carol Shatford, Bowen Island, B.C., Canada • Carol Zupan, North Vancouver, Canada • Carole Curry, New Hampton, New Hampshire, US • Carole Nanson Nanson, Bowen Island B.C., Canada • Carolina Parker, Gibson, Canada • Caroline Slivinski, Winnipeg, Canada • Caroline Walker, Bowen island, Canada • Carolyn Creswick, Saltspring Island BC, Canada • Carolyn
Page 36 of 178 Edy, Vancouver, Canada • carolyn gotsalks, Belgrave, Australia • Carolyn Naylor, Vancouver, Canada • Catherine Flowitt, Whitby, Canada • Catherine Heather Graham, Gatineau, Canada • Catherine Nielsen, West Vancouver, Canada • catherine Smith, Huntington Beach, California, US • Cathie Reid, Ajax, Canada • cathy bayly, bowen island, Canada • Cathy Buchanan, BOWEN ISLAND, Canada • Cathy Fortin, Prince George, Canada • Cathy Swerdan, Langley, Canada • Cecilia Colucci, North Vancouver, Canada • Ceinwen Pope, West Vancouver, Canada • Chad Hooper, Port Moody, BC, Cape Verde • chad thomas, Spiritwood, Canada • Chandrabhal Tripathi, NewDelhi, India • Chantal Branson, West Vancouver, Canada • Chantal cassivi, Bowen Island, Canada • Chantal De Brauwere,Australia; Chantal Rondesu, Bowen Island, Canada • Chantal Stieler, Kitchener, Canada • chantal underdown, Victoria, Canada • Charles Hardy, Halfmoon Bay, Canada • Charles Heffernan, Vancouver, Canada • Charles Robichaud, Bowen Island BC, Canada • Charlotte Fesnoux, Vancouver, Canada • Chelsea Allison, Langley, Canada • Chelsea Mainwaring, Bowen Island, Canada • Chelsea Strang, Bowen Island, Canada • Cheri zeumer, Langley, Canada • cheryl ackerman, Bowen Island, Canada • Cheryl Cook, Bowen Island, Canada • Cheryl Evans, Bowen Island, Canada • Cheryl Hooge, Bowen Island, Canada • Cheryl Landry, Bowen Island, Canada • Cheryl Moore, Courtenay, Canada • Cheryl Tourand, North Vancouver, Canada • Cheryl Virtue, West Vancouver, Canada • Chet Barrett, North Vancouver, Canada • Chiara Perin, Topanga, California, US • chris allen, Prince George, Canada • chris binetti, Toronto, Canada • Chris Campbell, Victoria, Canada • Chris Coon, Bowen Island, Canada • Chris Corrigan, Bowen Island, Canada • Chris Curry, Delta, Canada • chris davis, Ladysmith, Canada • Chris Farah, Courtenay, Canada • chris kelly, Montreal, Canada • Chris kientz, Alameda, California, US • Chris Morgan, Errington, Canada • chris oben, Bowen Island, Canada • Chris Sorrentino, Bowen island, Canada • chris usami, Mississauga, Canada • Chrissi Matusevics, Sutton, England, UK • Christiaan Venter, Vancouver, Canada • Christian MacInnis, Markham, Canada • Christian Perroni, Bowen Island, Canada • Christian Ruediger, White Rock, Canada • Christiane Silva, Bowen Island, Canada • Christina O’Dell, Toronto, Canada • Christina Saunders, Bowen Island, Canada • Christine Carter, North Vancouver, Canada • Christine Fedina, Bowen Island, Canada • Christine Jackson, Airdrie, Canada • Christine Makaroff, Victoria, Canada • Christine Roocroft, Bowen Island, Canada • Christine Thörnwall, Norrköping, Sweden • christine wilson, North Vancouver, Canada • Christophe Langlois, Bowen Island, Canada • Christopher Holmes, Vancouver, Canada • Chuck Fowler, Bowen Island, Canada • Ciaran Weber, Dublin, Ireland • Claire Africa, Seattle, Washington, US • Claire Benson-Mandl, West Vancouver, Canada • Claire Jones, Wednesbury, England, UK • Clarisse Thornton, Edmonton, Canada • Claudia Schaefer, Bowen Island, Canada • Claudia Stewart, Port Moody, Canada • Clayton Hunter-James, Bowen Island, Canada • Cole Barry, New Westminster, Canada • Colin Eyssen, Bowen Island, Canada • Colin Fletcher, Penticton, Canada • Colin Ritchie, Bowen Island, Canada • Colleen McGi verin, North Vancouver, Canada • Colleen O’Neil, Bowen Island, Canada • Collin Massie, Nanaimo, Canada • Connie Shaw, Vancouver, Canada • corbie Fieldwalker, Vancouver, Canada • Coreen Mayrs, West Vancouver, Canada • corie johnson, Salt Spring Island, Canada • Corin Flood, Revelstoke, Canada • Corinne Cairns, Toronto, Canada • Cory Bishop, Edmonton, Canada • Court Brousson, West Vancouver, Canada • Courtnee Anderson, Port Coquitlam, Canada • Courtney Dick, New Westminster, Canada • Courtney Jenkins, Nanaimo, Canada • Courtney Morris, Bowen island, Canada • Courtney Wilkinson, Nanaimo, Canada • crystal khammanivong, Rochester, New York, US • Curtis Arling, Calgary, Canada • Cynthia Van Hoof Barthel, Bowen Island, Canada • cynthia wunderlich, Terrace, Canada • Cynthia Yandow, Pioneer, California, US • Cyrille Saura Zellweger, Bowen Island, Canada • D’Anne Howes, Bowen Island, Canada • daija chartrand, salmon arm, Canada • Daisy Flores, New York, New York, US • Dale Hamilton, Bowen Island, Canada • dale wilson, Ladysmith, Canada • Dan Buss, Courtenay, Canada • Dan Cowan, Bowen island bc, Canada • dan roden, Bowen Island, Canada • Dana Miller, Abbotsford, Canada • Dania Stachiw, Mission, Canada • Daniel Brix, Surrey, Canada • Daniel Cowper, Bowen Island, Canada • Daniel Leroux, Ottawa, Canada • Daniele Colajacomo, Bowen Island, Canada •
Page 37 of 178 Danielle Bernock, Utica, Michigan, US • Danielle Wessel, Edmonton, Canada • danilynn jourdain, Richmond, Canada • Darby Olson, Montreal, Canada • Darcy Smith, Vancouver, Canada • Darlene Petrie, Spruce Grove, Canada • Dave Bristow, Bowen Island, Canada • David Adams, Vancouver, Canada • David Alexander, North Vancouver, Canada • David Baird, Newton Stewart, Scotland, UK • David Beneteau, North Vancouver, Canada • David Chandler, Vancouver, Canada • David Collier, Kaslo, Canada • David Cyr, White Rock, Canada • david deerheart, Nelson, Canada • David Elderton, salt spring island, Canada • David Harrington, Bowen Island, Canada • David Hill, Bowen Island, Canada • David Hocking, Bowen Island, Canada • David Jordan, Vancouver, Canada • David Litzenberger, West Vancouver, Canada • David M. Smith, Bowen Island, Canada • David Manning, Christchurch, New Zealand • David Okell, Bowen Island, Canada • David Polster, Duncan, Canada • David Schwartz, Vancouver, Canada • David Tait, New Canaan, Connecticut, US • David van Berckel, Vancouver, Canada • david whitehead, North Vancouver, Canada • david wrinch, bowen is, Canada • Davin Killy, Kingston, Canada • Davina Haisell, Bowen Island, Canada • dawn smoke, Bowen Island, Canada • Dayna Purdy, Bowen Island, Canada • De Jonge Ayumi, Bowen island, Canada • Deanne Elms, St. John’s, Canada • Deb Aird, Maple Ridge, Canada • Deb Maike, Duncan, Canada • Debbie Benson, Bowen Island, Canada • Debbie Elmes, Hamilton, Canada • Deborah Bramm, Bowen Island, Canada • Deborah F-M, Vancouver, Canada • Deborah Maier, Toronto, Canada • Deborah Murphy, Hamilton, Canada • Deborah Thomson, Bowen Island, Canada • Deborah Van Dyke, Bowen Island, Canada • Debra Chandler, Toronto, Canada • Debra Nicholson, Surrey, Canada • Debra Roppolo, Toronto, Canada • Debra Stringfellow, Bowen Island, Canada • Dee Anderson, Bowen Island, Canada • Deidre Farah, Bowen Island, Canada • Deidre Tansey, Nanaimo, Canada • Deirdre MacCarthy, Bowen Island, Canada • Denise Lockett, Bowen Island, Canada • Denise Richard, Bowen Island, Canada • Denise Trethewey, Bowen Island, Canada • Dennis Dougherty, San Rafael, California, US • Dennis Vetter, Bowen Island, Canada • Dennis Wilson, Bowen Island, Canada • Derrick HIggins, Vancouver, Canada • Devin Stigsell, Duluth, Minnesota, US • Devon Walker, North Vancouver, Canada • DG Blair, Bowen Island, Canada • Di Russell, University Endowment Lands, Canada • Diana Izdebski, North Vancouver, Canada • diana joyce, Dublin, Ireland • Diana Ray, Bowen Island, Canada • Diana Romer, Bowen Island, Canada • Diana Wilson, Vancouver, Canada • diane buchanan, Bowen Island, Canada • Dianne Brubaker, North Vancouver, Canada • Dianne Radmore, Denman Island, Canada • Didi Grand, Saltspring, Isln, Canada • Don MacLean, Bowen Island, Canada • don magwood, Burns Lake, Canada • Don Ouelette, Langley, Canada • Don Serl, Vancouver, Canada • Don Shafer, Vancouver, Canada • Donald Ritchie,Australia; Donna Lawrence, West Vancouver, Canada • Donna Martin, Lake Cowichan, Canada • Donna Martin, Salt Spring Island, Canada • Donna Oleksiuk, Vancouver, Canada • Donsld Black, Oliver, Canada • Doojin Jung, San Jose, California, US • Dora Boersma, Ottawa, Canada • Dora Tetreault, Winnipeg, Canada • doreen tenerelli, Burnaby, Canada • Dorothy Geisler, Bowen Island, Canada • Dory Spencer, Masset, Canada • Doug Blain, Campbell River, Canada • Doug Bock, Bowen Island, Canada • Doug Fleetham, Bowen Island, Canada • Doug Woods, Bowen Island, Canada • Dr. Tim Boston, Bowen Island, BC, Canada • Duncan Beale, West Vancouver, Canada • duncan bray, New Westminster, Canada • Dusan Jovanovic, Toronto, Canada • E McBride, Coquitlam, Canada • Earl Jenkins, Bowen Island, Canada • Eduardo De la Vega, Surrey, Canada • Edward Chiasson, Toronto, Canada • Eileen Pedde, Vancouver, Canada • Eily Sweeney, Cochrane, Canada • Elaine Fleck, Grande Prairie, Canada • Elaine Moore, Victoria, Canada • Elaine Selhi-Hamer, North Vancouver, Canada • Elan Mastai, Vancouver, Canada • Eleanor Reardon, Vancouver, Canada • Eleanor Schofield, Princeton Jct., New Jersey, US • Eleanor Stacey, Nelson, Canada • Elena Rynkevich, Bowen Island, Canada • Elena Verlee / GTDD Online Verlee, Bowen Island, Canada • elijah bak, Vancouver, Canada • Elisabeth Dhont, Bowen Island,B.C., Canada • Elise Lowes, Surrey, Canada • elizabeth brown, Toronto, Canada • Elizabeth Burdock, Bowen Island, Canada • Elizabeth Campbell, Port Moody, Canada • Elizabeth Gilarowski, Toronto, Canada • Elizabeth Hodgins, Bowen Island, Canada • Elizabeth Murphy, Vancouver, Canada •
Page 38 of 178 Elizabeth Wallace, Surrey, Canada • Elizabeth Williams, Edmonton, Canada • ella klein, Bowen Island, Canada • Ella Renzoni, West Vancouver, Canada • Elle Wild, Box, England, UK • Ellen Hayakawa, Bowen Island, Canada • Ellen Macintosh, Bowen Island, Canada • Ellen Ross, Richmond, Canada • Ellen Thorpe, Port Coquitlam, Canada • Ellen White, Bowen Island, Canada • Elliot Funt, West Vancouver, Canada • Elliot Rushton, Vancouver, Canada • elmer alandy, burnaby, Canada • Elspeth Henders, Nanaimo, Canada • Emil Tubinshlak, West Vancouver, Canada • Emilaea Woodwolf, Saltspring Island, Canada • Emilia Jacklin, West Vancouver, Canada • Emily Allan, Bowen Island, Canada • Emily Carlington, Bowen Island, Canada • Emily Clare, Bowmanville, Canada • Emily Hauner, Bowen Island, Canada • Emily Meade, North Vancouver, Canada • Emily Paskaruk, Prince Albert, Canada • Emily van Lidth de Jeude, Bowen Island, Canada • Emma Courtney, Coquitlam, Canada • Emma Jarvie,Australia; Emma Steer, Laguna Niguel, California, US • Emryss Roherynath, Olympia, Washington, US • Ender Tanrikut, Vancouver, Canada • Eric Andrew, Bowen Island, Canada • Eric Burdon, New Maryland, Canada • Eric Le Masson, Le Palais, France • Eric Stuart, Bowen island, Canada • Eric Thompson, West Vancouver, Canada • Eric Waschke, Bowen Island, Canada • Erik Hauner, Bowen Island, Canada • Erika Fitzpatrick, Bowen Island, Canada • Erika Mitchell, Bowen Island, Canada • Erin Pearman, North Vancouver, Canada • erin perry, Langley, Canada • Erin Taylor, Bowen Island, Canada • Ernest poulin, bowen island, Canada • esther devenyi, Bowen Island, Canada • ethan laniado, West Vancouver, Canada • eunice neves, Caparica, Portugal • Eva Tong, Richmond, Canada • Evelyn Taylor, Vancouver, Canada • Ewa Gersin, Vancouver, Canada • Feeroz A, Surrey, Canada • Felicity Buskard, Bowen island, Canada • fiona McTaggart, Whitehorse, Canada • Fiona Winning, Surrey, Canada • fran light,Spain; frances gilbey, Ley Hill, England, UK • Francesca Carton, West Vancouver, Canada • Francis Clarke, Salmon Arm, Canada • Francois Giguere, Verdun, Canada • Francoise Raunet, Vancouver, Canada • Frank and Kathy Scott, Guelph, Canada • Frank Scott, Fergus, Canada • Franziska Kessener,Germany; Frazer Elliott, Bowen Island, Canada • Furio Sorrentino, Bowen Island, Canada • Gabbi Evans, Bowen island, Canada • Gabriel Kennedy-Gibbens, Spokane, Washington, US • Gabriela Nehmert, Longueuil, Canada • Gail Pickard, North Vancouver, Canada • Gale Lyttle, Bowen Island, Canada • Galit Mastai, Bowen Island, Canada • Gary A. Paike, West Vancouver, Canada • Gary Coutts, Bowen Island, Canada • Gary Kry, North Vancouver, Canada • Gary Mangel, Bowen Island, Canada • Gavin Winter, Toronto, Canada • Gayle Eddie, North Vancouver, Canada • Gayle Hunter, Kamloops, Canada • Gaylene Rehwald, Courtenay, Canada • Gemma Mac, West Vancouver, Canada • Geoff Soloway, Bowen Island, Canada • George Chapman,Australia; Georgia Nicols, Bowen Island, Canada • Georgia smith, Surrey, Canada • Georgie Donais, Thornbury, Canada • Gerald Clow, Bowen Island, BC, Canada • Gerald Postma,Netherlands; Geri Szczesiak, Richmond, Canada • Geri Tramutola, Vancouver, Canada • Gerrita Mostert, West Vancouver, Canada • Gertrude Albright-Sweeny, Whaletown, Canada • Gila Nehemia, Princeton, New Jersey, US • Gillian Darling Kovanic, Bowen Island, Canada • Gillian Drader, Abbotsford, Canada • Gillian Drake, Bowen Island, Canada • Gillian kish, Victoria, Canada • Gillian McTavish, Chilliwack, Canada • Gini Grey, Bowen Island, Canada • Giselle Ruemke, Victoria, Canada • Gladys Behnsen, Regina, Canada • Glen Andersen, Delta, Canada • Glen Goodale, Montreal, Canada • Glenn Buckholtz, Kingston, Canada • Glenn Hodgins, Hemmingford, Canada • Gloria Lachance, Victoria, Canada • Gloria Rolfsen, Heriot Bay, Canada • Gloria Wilkins, Valley Springs, California, US • Grace Gilroy, Vancouver, Canada • Grace Mavko, West Vancouver, Canada • Grace Passmore, Delta, Canada • Graham Barber, Vancouver, Canada • Graham Harrop, Lyneham, England, UK • Grant Mckinnon, Vancouver, Canada • Grant Waldman, Vernon, Canada • Grayson Johnson, Lexington, Kentucky, US • Graz Wilk, Southampton, England, UK • greenlaw greenlaw, Gibsons, Canada • Greg Elliott, Vancouver, Canada • Greg Larson, North Vancouver B.C., Canada • gregg henderson, West Vancouver, Canada • Gregory Neilson, Bowen Island, Canada • Gregory Oldham, Delta, Canada • Gregory Ronczewski, Vancouver, Canada • Gusta Volkers, Maastricht, Netherlands • Haiden MacDonald, West Vancouver, Canada • Hailey Moran, White Rock,
Page 39 of 178 Canada • Hamish Bryan, Bowen Island, Canada • Hanna Beamer, Bowen island, Canada • Harmony Shire, Vancouver, Canada • Harold Tichenor, Bowen Island, Canada • Harpreet Singh, Vancouver, Canada • Hart Snider, Vancouver, Canada • Harumi Sawada-Tse, Port Coquitlam, Canada • Hayashi Chisa,Japan; Hayley Watson, Medicine Hat, Canada • Heather Allan, Victoria, Canada • Heather Coulthart, Bowen Island, Canada • Heather Doherty, Bowen Island, Canada • Heather Duffy, Vancouver, Canada • Heather Huntingford, Bowen Island, Canada • Heather Johnston, Vancouver, Canada • Heather Loa, Langley Township, Canada • heather mckenzie, haliburton, Canada • Heather Moreau, Calgary, Canada • Heather Renney, Vancouver, Canada • heather woodall, Bowen Island, Canada • Heidi Poorman, Revelstoke, Canada • Heidi Taylor, Vancouver, Canada • Heike Brandstatter, Bowen Island, Canada • Helayna Huxford, San Diego, California, US • Heleen Sandvik, Vancouver, Canada • Helen Carter, Victoria, Canada • Helen Smith, Port McNeill, Canada • Helen Soroczan, Ottawa, Canada • Helen Wright, North Vancouver, Canada • Henry Isaac, Boissevain, Canada • Henry Trembath, West Vancouver, Canada • Herman Sangha, Surrey, Canada • hilary aulando, Coquitlam, Canada • Hilary Butler, Bowen Island, Canada • Hilary Keenan-Smith, Gauteng, South Africa • Hildegard Westerkamp, Vancouver, Canada • Holly Graff, Bowen Island, Canada • Hudson Stiver, Bowen Island, Canada • Huggon Carla, Delta, Canada • Hui Sim, Burnaby, Canada • Hunter Reilly, Vancouver, Canada • Ian Howard, Jasper, Canada • Ian Kalina, Errington, Canada • ian mctavish, Salmon Arm, Canada • Ian Murray, Toronto, Canada • Ian Thomson, Bowen Island, Canada • Iishan Cruz, Bowen island, Canada • Ileah Mattice, Masset, Canada • Ilona Plihal, Bowen island, Canada • Ina Reilly, San Rafael, California, US • Ingrid Fitzpatrick, Vancouver, Canada • Irene Nelson, North Vancouver, Canada • Irene Styles, Peterlee, England, UK • Iris Carr, Bowen Island, Canada • Irwin Rapoport, Montréal, Canada • Isabel Dawe, 1601 eagle cliff rd, Canada • Isabel Otter, Bowen Island, Canada • Isabella Kolcze, Toronto, Canada • J.e. Brok, Vancouver, Canada • Jacinda Richman, Sinzheim, Germany • Jack Bakker,Netherlands; Jack DeSante, Bowen Island, Canada • Jack Resels, Bowen Island, Canada • Jack Silberman, Bowen Island, Canada • Jack Turner, Bowen island, Canada • Jack Wass, Vancouver, Canada • jackie Bradley, Bowen Island, Canada • Jacob Ball, North Vancouver, Canada • Jacob Klassen, Parksville, Canada • Jacqueline Belanger, Richmond, Canada • Jacqueline Cohn, Conway, South Carolina, US • Jacqueline Lehto, Vancouver, Canada • Jacqueline Steffen, Coquitlam, Canada • Jacqueline Verkley, Bowen Island, Canada • Jacqueline Young, Port Coquitlam, Canada • jacques raybaut, Luxembourg, Luxembourg • Jacqui Parker-Snedker, Gabriola, Canada • Jacqui Russell, Uphall Station, Scotland, UK • Jacquie Mani, Bowen Island, Canada • jade anthony, Bowen Island, Canada • Jade Haxton, Wolfville, Canada • Jaden Cook Fowler, Bowen Island, Canada • Jae Mather, Bowen Island, Canada • Jake Brownlie, West Vancouver, Canada • James Beach, Bowen Island, Canada • James C. Miles, Toronto, Canada • James Irwin, Montreal, Canada • James Keyton, West Vancouver, Canada • James Sandham, Toronto, Canada • James Topham, Vancouver, Canada • James Tyrrell, Lance Aux Epines, Grenada • James Winckler, Bowen Island, Canada • Jameson Langlois, Burnaby, Canada • Jamie Levett, North Vancouver, Canada • Jamie Thompson, Toronto, Canada • Jamie Woodall, Bowen Island, Canada • jan christie, Courtenay, Canada • Jan Cronin,Australia; jan ellison, Langley, Canada • jan kuyper, Gibsons, Canada • Jan Whitehead, Duncan, Canada • Jane Higgs, Bowen Island, Canada • Jane mckay, Bowen island, Canada • Jane Osborne, Bowen Island, Canada • Jane Westerholm, Coquitlam, Canada • Jane Wood, North Vancouver, Canada • Janet Esseiva, Bowen Island, Canada • Janet Gilleshammer, Bowen island, Canada • Janet Hamblin, Bedford, England, UK • Janet Hausdorf, West Vancouver, Canada • Janet Holburn, West Vancouver, Canada • Janet Mower, Witham, England, UK • Janet Ritchie, Parksville, Canada • Janet Strong, Bellevue, Washington, US • Janette Purdy, London, UK • Janey Cruise, Vancouver, Canada • Jani Carroll, Bowen Island, Canada • Janice Martin, Bowen Island, Canada • janine bjornson, Sebastopol, California, US • Janis Johnson, Prince George, Canada • janis millu, Reno, Pennsylvania, US • Jared Thoburn, Bowen Island, Canada • jasmine Brenner, Bowen Island, Canada • Jasmine Gish, Bowen Island, Canada • Jason Vergnano, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Canada •
Page 40 of 178 Jason Wilde, White Rock, Canada • Jason Zahara, Bowen Island, BC, Canada • Jasper Wright, Vancouver, Canada • Jay Greschner, Medicine Hat, Canada • Jayne Looper, Bethalto, Illinois, US • Jazzmin Nagy, North Vancouver, Canada • Jean Ellsworth, North Vancouver, Canada • Jean Gordon, Vancouver, Canada • Jean McCorquodale, North Vancouver, Canada • jean robertson, Salmon Arm, Canada • jean santo, Mont-Laurier, Canada • Jean Stewart, Calgary, Canada • Jeanne Taylor, Bowen Island, Canada • Jeff Morales, Laval, Canada • Jeffrey Gandell, Montreal, Canada • Jeffrey Simons, Bowen Island, Canada • Jen Lundgren, Surrey, Canada • Jen Lundin Ritchie, Vancouver, Canada • Jen Rich, Bowen Island, Canada • Jen Rosling, Bowen Island, Canada • Jenna Miles, Dartmouth, Canada • Jenna Robinson, Squamish, Canada • Jennifer Bell, North Vancouver, Canada • Jennifer Davidson, Bowen Island, Canada • Jennifer Graves, Vancouver, Canada • Jennifer Hall, Bowen Island, Canada • Jennifer Howard, Burnaby, Canada • Jennifer Lang, Bowen Island, Canada • Jennifer Morabito, North Vancouver, Canada • Jennifer Moss, Vancouver, Canada • Jennifer Ragan, Lethbridge, Canada • Jenny Freeman, Bowen Island, Canada • Jenny Mcdonell, Vancouver, Canada • Jenny Yamagata, Burnaby, Canada • Jeremy Howe, Bowen Island, Canada • Jeremy Sturgess, Calgary, Canada • jesse mcmaster, Duncan, Canada • Jessica Enright, West Vancouver, Canada • Jessica Reid, Squamish, Canada • Jessica Wever, Toronto, Canada • Jessie Bartch, Bowen island, Canada • jewal maxwell, Bowen Island, Canada • Jill B, Duncan, Canada • Jill Taylor, West Vancouver, Canada • Jim Frageman, stanton, California, US • Jim Honeywell, Vancouver, Canada • jim houston, North Vancouver, Canada • Jim Jardine, Vancouver, Canada • Jim Vickers, Erickson, Canada • Jlonka Bally-Brown, Bowen Island, Canada • Jo Ann Murphy, Penticton, Canada • Jo Ann Youngson, Bowen Island, Canada • jo dolan, Hove, England, UK • Joachim Zoepf,Germany; Joan Chadwick, Salmon Arm, Canada • Joan Janzen, Vancouver, Canada • joan lemmers, lions bay B C, Canada • joann Mcmorine, Canmore, Canada • JoAnn Paris, Saint-Lazare, Canada • Joanna Journet, Bowen Island, Canada • Joanna Wing, Richmond, Canada • Joanne Eriksson, Campbell River, Canada • Joanne Gassman, Kelowna, Canada • Joanne Lindup, Mississauga, Canada • Joanne Raymont, Bowen island, Canada • Joanne Spoors, Stockton-on-Tees, England, UK • Jodi Kazenel, Montreal, Canada • joe brook, Guelph, Canada • Johanna Ryffel, Sutton, Canada • john arnold, Quathiaski Cove, Canada • John Bain, West Vancouver, Canada • John Davidson, Ottawa, Canada • john dowler, Bowen Island, Canada • John Fry, Bowen Island, Washington, US • John Givins, Vancouver, Canada • john iezzi, Brantford, Canada • John Kavanagh, Toronto, Canada • John Layman, Whitehorse, Canada • John Mckenzie, Lions Bay, Canada • John Richard, Val-David, Canada • John Stiver, Bowen Island, Canada • John Stockton, Surrey, Canada • John Stuart Miller, Vancouver, Canada • John Vissers, Abbotsford, Canada • john wittmayer, Winlaw, Canada • John Young, Falkland, Canada • Jola Drozdzenska, Port Moody, Canada • Jon Muir, Fernie, Canada • Jon Waters, Victoria, Canada • Jonah Leibtag, Hamilton, Canada • Jonathan Kavanagh, Vancouver, Canada • Jonathan Milstein, North vancouver, Canada • Jonathan Weir, Vancouver, Canada • Jonni Johnson, Bowen Island, Canada • Jordan Goodbrand, Bowen Island, Canada • Josefina Boston, London, England, UK • Josephine Anderson, Vancouver, Canada • Josephine Lawless, Vancouver, Canada • Josh Andler, Vancouver, Canada • Josh Ellwood, Vancouver, Canada • Josh Mepham, Vancouver, Canada • Joshua Thiessen,Canada; Joshua Van Dyke, Vancouver, Canada • Josie Huskisson, Bowen island, Canada • josline gallagher, malta, Malta • Joy Chandna-Pandher,Canada; Joy Painter, Sierra Madre, California, US • Joyce Matthews, Bowen Island, Canada • jude neale, Bowen Island, Canada • Judi Eden, Bowen Island, Canada • Judy Davies, Coxheath, England, UK • Judy G, Bowen Island, Canada • Judy Millar, Calgary, Canada • Judy Moore, Surrey, Canada • Judy Taylor, Bowen Island, Canada • Judy Weiser, Gambier Island, BC, Canada • Jujhar Singh, Vancouver, Canada • jules houghton, Stockport, England, UK • Julia Ma, West Vancouver, Canada • Julia Pinnock, West Vancouver, Canada • julia venton, High River, Canada • Julia Williams, Bowen Island, Canada • Julian Barabas, Victoria, Canada • Julian Kerr, High River, Canada • julie brown, Brancepeth, England, UK • Julie Cree, Bowen Island, Canada • Julie Saxton, Bowen Island, Canada • Julie Vik, Bowen Island, Canada • Julie-Anne Kettle, Johannesburg, South Africa • Justin
Page 41 of 178 Elton, Vancouver, Canada • K H, Bowen Island, Canada • Kaare Jay Anderson, Vancouver, Canada • Kaayla Ryane, Vancouver, Canada • Kade Muffett,US; Kaedyn Wessel, Red Deer, Canada • Kailey Spear, Bowen Island, Canada • Kailyn Arthur, Surrey, Canada • Kaisa Lumley, Comox, Canada • Kaitlyn Hunter, North Vancouver, Canada • Kaiya Massey-Nesbitt, North Vancouver, Canada • KAjal Singla, Surrey, Canada • Kalevi Voss, West Vancouver, Canada • Kali Acheson, Delta, Canada • Kali Samagalski, Winnipeg, Canada • Kami Kanetsuka, Bowen Island, Canada • Kao True Lee, Kitchener, Canada • karen Cooper, Shardlow, England, UK • Karen Cowper, Bowen Island, Canada • Karen DeBraal, Springfield, Oregon, US • Karen Funt, West Vancouver, Canada • karen heaps, Vancouver, Canada • Karen Hughes, Bowen Island, Canada • karen maurage, Vancouver, Canada • Karen McKean, Fort Saint John, Canada • Karen Moles, Bowen Island, Canada • Karen Munro, Bowen Island, Canada • Karen Shea, Bowen Island, Canada • Karen Wallace, Bowen Island,BC, Canada • karen0 taber, Victoria, Canada • Kari Dignum, West Vancouver, Canada • Karin Taylor, Vancouver, Canada • Karine Sault, Port Coquitlam, Canada • Karmyn Urrea, Bowen island bc, Canada • Karol Henckel, Charter Township of Clinton, Michigan, US • Karyn Brun, North Vancouver, Canada • Kat Anatolia, Vancouver, Canada • Kat O, Spruce Grove, Canada •
• Katalina Bernards, Bowen Island, Canada • Katarina Tichopad, Bowen Island, Canada • Katarina Tyrrell, Brampton, Canada • Kate Coffey, Bowen Island, Canada • Kate Fitzsimmons, North Vancouver, Canada • Kate MacKay, New Jersey, Canada • Kate MacKenzie, Everson, Washington, US • Kate Markham-Zantvoort, Victoria, Canada • Kate Thomson, Bowen Island, Canada • katelyn m, Port Coquitlam, Canada • Katherine Charette, Winnipeg, Canada • Katherine Kearney, North Vancouver, Canada • Katherine McPhee, Vancouver, Canada • Katherine Moriarty, Vancouver, Canada • Katherine Scott, Sechelt, Canada • Kathleen Buote, Surrey, Canada • Kathleen Jayme, Vancouver, Canada • Kathleen Pickard, Victoria, Canada • Kathryn Wasylik, Vancouver, Canada • Kathy Clarke, Bowen Island, Canada • Kathy Hudson, Richmond, Canada • Kathy Waterman, West Vancouver, Canada •Kati East, North Vancouver, Canada • Katie Cooke, Bowen Island, Canada • Katie Tissington-Turner, Vancouver, Canada • Katja Baumann,Germany; Katrin Gracie, Ottawa, Canada • kaya ziraldo, salt spring island, Canada • Kayla Browne, Calgary, Canada • kayla dakis, Vancouver, Canada • Kayla Stanners, Surrey, Canada • Kayleigh Clark, North Vancouver, Canada • keegan k, Calgary, Canada • Keenan Longair, Duncan, B.C., Canada • Keith MacKechnie, North Vancouver, Canada • Kel Reilly, Comox, Canada • Kelley Thompson, Yellowknife, Canada • Kelley Voyer, Bowen Isalnd, Canada • Kellie Fowler, Seattle, Washington, US • Kelly Konno, Bowen Island, Canada • kelsey harder, Kingston, Canada • Kelsey Lomness, Salmon Arm, Canada • Kelsey Watson, Bowen Island, Canada • Ken Beatty, Bowen Island, Canada • ken lang, Toronto, Canada • Ken Pickering, Bowen Island, Canada • Ken Simpson, Bowen Island, Canada • Ken Thompson, Urbandale, Iowa, US • Kendall Broady, Maple Ridge, Canada • Kenneth Gillespie, Bowen Island, Canada • Kenny Mackie, Port Alberni, Canada • Keona Hammond, Bowen Island, Canada • Kerry Goodwin, Bowen island, Canada • Kevin Howland, Bowen island, Canada • Khrysty Urban, Courtenay, Canada • Kicki Djärv, Umeå, Sweden • Kim Brand, Vancouver, Canada • Kim Christie, SSI, Canada • Kim Eifler Blomberg, Bowen Island, Canada • Kim Hunter, Vancouver, Canada • Kim Juneja, Bowen Island, Canada • Kim Kenner, Vancouver, Canada • Kim Molinski, Bowen Island, Canada • Kim Whittall, West Vancouver, Canada • Kira Martin, Nanaimo, Canada • Kirstie Rapley, North Vancouver, Canada • Kirsty Pappas, West Vancouver, Canada • Kitty Fung, Toronto, Canada • klaus seitschek, Montréal, Canada • Kori Miyanishi, Bowen Island, Canada • kris abney, salt spring island, Canada • Krista Braathen, North Vancouver, Canada • Krista Podmenik, Amherstburg, Canada • Kristen Johnson, North Vancouver, Canada • Kristen Martin, Bowen Island, Canada • Kristina Wieshofer, Burnaby, Canada • Kristopher Urquhart, Poway, California, US • Kristyn Christiansen, Vancouver, Canada • Kurt Stuart, Bowen Island, Canada • Ky Hasledine, Bowen island, Canada • Kyla Schwartz, Vancouver, Canada • Kyle Hawke, Vancouver, Canada • Kyle Shuttlesworth, Page 42 of 178 Gresham, Oregon, US • L S, Ruislip, UK • L. 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Lacuesta, Aguilar, Philippines • Leslie Farac, Port Coquitlam, Canada • Leslie Pomeroy, Maple Ridge, Canada • Leslie Vanlessen, Lanaken, Belgium • Lester Tibbo, Nanaimo, Canada • Lewis Silberbauer, Cape Town, South Africa • Liam Munro, Vancouver, Canada • libby dominczyk, Lebanon, New Jersey, US • Libor Schánilec, Prague, Czech Republic • Lichen Tilley, West Vancouver, Canada • Lidia Patriasz, Bowen Island, Canada • Ligia- Adriana GIANELLA, New York, New York, US • Lilli Clark, Vancouver, Canada • Lillian Thomas, Winnipeg, Canada • Lily Whitehead-Delong, Calgary, Canada • Linda Graydon, Whitehorse, Canada • Linda Hurlburt, Bowen Island, Canada • Linda Morken, Sooke, Canada • Linda Nygaard, Courtenay, Canada • Linda Pinch, Bowen Island, Canada • Linda Prowse, Gabriola, Canada • Linda Shockley, Irving, Texas, US • Linda Shore, Bowen Island, Canada • Linda Vickaryous, Delta, Canada • Lindsay Graham, Vancouver, Canada • Lindsay Lee, Bowen Island, Canada • Lindsay Underdown, Bowen island, Canada • Lisa Anderson, Vancouver, Canada • Lisa Avery, Bowen Island, Canada • Lisa Beck, Bowen Island, Canada • Lisa Bhattacharya, Bowen Island, Canada • Lisa Byrom, Surrey, Canada • Lisa Coulthard, Richmond, Canada • Lisa Davicioni, Pardes Hana, Canada • Lisa Di Fonzo, Vancouver, Canada • Lisa Heel, North Vancouver, Canada • Lisa Hetman, Bowen Island, Canada • Lisa Howland, Bowen island, Canada • Lisa Kjernisted, Sidney, Canada • Lisa Lang, Paia, Hawaii, US • Lisa Michelle, Vancouver, Canada • Lisa Moffat, Langley, Canada • lisa shatzky, Bowen Island, Canada • Lisa Smith, Langley, Canada • Lisa Webster, Maple Ridge, Canada • lisa wild, North Vancouver, Canada • Lissy Allan, Bowen Island, Canada • Liz Jimmie, Chilliwack, Canada • Liz Watson, Bowen Island, Canada • Lizbeth Grant, Delta, Canada • Llyn Conder, Victoria, Canada • Lochlan Wansbrough, West Vancouver, Canada • Lois Turner, Cobble Hill, Canada • Loretta obrien, Vancouver, Canada • Lori Goldman, Vancouver, Canada • lori macindoe, Coquitlam, Canada • Lori Williams, West Vancouver, Canada • Lorien Quattrocchi, Vancouver, Canada • Lorinda Strang, West Vancouver, Canada • Lorraine Anger, Abbotsford, Canada • Lorraine Ashdown, Bowen Island, Canada • Lorraine McGregor, Bowen Island, Canada • Lorraine Wells, Toronto, Canada • Lothar Schiese, Prince Rupert, Canada • Lotus Johnson, Victoria, Canada • Louanne Mountain, Burlington, Canada • Louisa Bosworth, Bowen Island, Canada • Louise Allison, North Vancouver, Canada • Louise Brunet, Vancouver, Canada • Louise Claasen, Calgary, Canada • Louise escallier, Bowen Island, Canada • Louise Leslie, Delta, Canada • Luan Jardine, West Vancouver, Canada • Luanna Harper, Orillia, California, US • Luc de Gruchy, Coquitlam, Canada • Luca Moneghini,Italy; Luca Zuliani, Vaughan, Canada • Lucy Goodbrand, Bowen Island, Canada • Lucy Howe, Windsor, Canada • Lucy Keyton, Vernon, Canada • lucy turner, West Vancouver, Canada • Luke Walsh, Victoria, Canada • Lyn Creelman, Mocksville, North Carolina, US • Lyn Pruneau, Johannesburg, South Africa • Lyn van Lidth de Jeude, Bowen Island, Canada • Lynda Sutherland, Nanaimo, Canada •
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Mayor and Council Bowen Island Municipality
January 15, 2018
Dear Mayor Skeels and Council,
Re: Strategy for preventing industrial logging on Bowen Island
As members of the steering committee of Defend Island Forests, we are deeply concerned that staff in the department of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRO) have shifted the dialogue with Bowen Island Municipality away from the Municipality’s stated goal of preventing industrial logging, and into a discussion of the scale of potential logging.
We ask that Council immediately return to your original approach of: • Opposing any industrial logging of Bowen’s Crown lands (per July 24 resolution), • Requesting a meeting with the Minister of FLNRO (per July 24 resolution), and • Requesting that the Minister utilize the mechanisms identi ied and available to prevent logging on Bowen, and meet with BIM representatives to discuss (per September 18th letter to the Minister, attached).
Defend Island Forests (DIF) was established last summer when BC Timber Sales (BCTS) representatives indicated their intention to begin a process to log Bowen’s Crown Lands. DIF endeavoured to act on behalf of the clear majority of Islanders who expressed their opposition through actions such as petitions, letters, and t-shirt sales, and to support the municipality’s efforts expressed in its July 24th resolution to, “oppose any industrial logging of Crown Lands on Bowen Island”.
In its review of the situation, DIF recognized that only the Minister of FLNRO has the authority to act to achieve Council’s objective. We therefore endeavoured to support Council’s letter requesting a meeting with the Minister by developing, for Council’s use in the meeting, a detailed backgrounder on all the points in the letter.
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September 18, 2017 VIA E-MAIL: [email protected]
Honourable Doug Donaldson Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development P.O. Box 9049, Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC, V8W 9E2
Dear Minister Donaldson,
Re: Industrial logging on Bowen Island
Recently, BC Timber Sales (BCTS) proposed to bring industrial logging to Bowen Island by including our Crown Lands in a Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP).
After an instant and overwhelming negative community reaction, BCTS agreed to remove Bowen from the immediate planning for the FSP. However, BCTS has advised us that they intend to pursue logging Bowen Crown Lands in future.
Over the years, Bowen Islanders have been reassured repeatedly by Ministry representatives that Bowen Island would likely never be logged because it is such a “complex” area. As a result of the sudden change in approach, the Bowen Island Municipality has analyzed the potential cost/benefit of logging Bowen Crown Lands and concluded that logging the Crown Lands would have an overwhelmingly negative economic impact.
This letter briefly outlines mechanisms whereby the logging of Bowen Crown Lands can be stopped, and how such logging would seriously harm provincial, regional and local interests, if it ever happened.
Mechanisms available to the Minister
We believe there are several mechanisms by which the Minister could prevent logging on Bowen Island.
the Minister could direct Ministry and BCTS personnel to not include Bowen Island in any Forest Stewardship Plan (Forest Act s.1.1; Forest and Range Practices Act s. 120.1);
the Lieutenant Governor in Council could remove Bowen Island from the Chinook Business Area (Forest Act s. 151.1);
the Minister could remove Bowen from the Fraser Timber Supply Area (Forest Act, Section s. 7);
the Lieutenant Governor in Council could designate Bowen Island Crown Lands so that Bowen Island would be removed from of the Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) land base (Forest Act, Part 13);
Page 52 of 178 the Minister could direct the Chief Forester to remove Bowen Island from the land base used to calculate the AAC (Forest Act s.1.1; Forest and Range Practices Act s. 120.1).
Rationale against logging Bowen Island lands
There are compelling provincial, regional, and local interests that would be best served if Crown Lands on Bowen Island were not logged.
Contrary to Provincial interests
BC Timber Sales (BCTS) states that the AAC for Bowen Island is 8288 m3 (Draft FSP, 2017). As such, this is 0.65% of the AAC for the Fraser Timber Supply Area. Our estimate of the stumpage value of this harvest is approximately $63,000 annually and this is a maximum before areas are set aside for views, watersheds, recreational values and other public uses. The potential income generated would pale by comparison to the damage done to every other metric one could use.
Further, it has been acknowledged by Ministry staff that Bowen Island is an area with “a low level of operating performance” due to competing land uses (Fraser Timber Supply Area Review, 2013).
Bowen Island also lies within the specially designated Islands Trust. The Provincial government created the Islands Trust “to preserve and protect the trust area and its unique amenities and environment for the benefit of residents of the trust area and of the province generally …” (Islands Trust Act, Part 1.4).
The standing forest on Crown Lands on Bowen Island provides “Natural capital”, including environmental protection, high value multiple uses, and significance to the provincial requirement to address carbon issues.
Contrary to regional interests
Bowen Island lies within Metro Vancouver, and Crown Lands on Bowen Island have been specifically designated in the region’s long-term plan as Conservation and Recreation Areas, as well as a part of the Regional Recreation Greenway Network (Metro Vancouver 2040, Shaping Our Future, 2017).
Metro Vancouver has a rapidly expanding population, totaling over half the population of BC, and a severely limited land base for recreation and parks (Metro Vancouver 2040, Shaping Our Future, 2017). As such, this places additional values on Bowen’s available Crown Lands.
Bowen Island is located in Vancouver’s backyard and is a popular destination for Metro citizens to hike and enjoy nature.
2 Page 53 of 178 Bowen Island lies immediately adjacent to some of the largest tourism corridors in British Columbia: the Highway 99 Sea to Sky corridor, BC Ferries routes between Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast, and cruise ships departing Vancouver harbour. Logging on the steep slopes of Bowen’s Crown Land would be clearly visible to the millions of people travelling on these routes. Such visual impacts would cause serious harm to the tourism economies of the region.
Contrary to local interests
Bowen Island Municipality has a desire to support Bowen Island’s economy and quality of life. Logging of Crown Land would threaten the economy and lifestyles of Bowen Island.
Logging on Bowen would drive down property values and interfere with the construction industry - the largest component of Bowen’s economy. Almost all proposed logging areas are closely adjacent to residential areas that would be impacted by logging operations.
Logging would adversely affect Bowen’s local tourism economy, built around quiet recreation pursuits, forest walking, retreat centres and solitude. Crown Lands are heavily used for recreational purposes, and are a cornerstone of the tourism economy on Bowen Island.
Crown Lands provide water supplies, both surface and groundwater that support almost all of Bowen Island’s population. Fourteen community watersheds lie within Crown Lands.
Bowen is unique
The foregoing discussion of provincial, regional and local interests establishes that Bowen is unique in the Province for its location and contribution to the provincial, regional and local economy. We believe this must be recognized.
I ask that you consider seriously our request to take action. We are a twenty square mile island that is a suburb of Metro Vancouver, a popular regional tourist area and a community fearing for its future. Please help us to prevent the logging of Bowen Island’s Crown Lands.
We are available to meet with you at your convenience, and will provide to you a detailed rationale to substantiate the points above.
Sincerely,
Mayor Murray Skeels Bowen Island Municipality cc: Honourable John Horgan, Premier Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Honourable Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Jordan Sturdy, MLA, West Vancouver-Sea to Sky
3 Page 54 of 178 Dr. Andrew Weaver, BC Green Party Peter Luckham, Trust Council Chair, Islands Trust Greg Moore, Board Chair, Metro Vancouver Regional District Heather McNell, Director of Regional Planning and Electoral Area Services, Metro Vancouver Jason Fisher, Associate Deputy Minister-Forest Sector, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations Mike Falkiner, Executive Director, BC Timber Sales
Council Resolution from September 11, 2017:
RES#17-309 Whereas BC Timber Sales proposed in June 2017 to include Bowen Island in a Forest Stewardship Plan which would involve industrial logging on Crown Lands; and
Whereas Bowen Island Municipality Council successfully persuaded BC Timber Sales in July 2017 to drop Bowen from immediate plans for the Forest Stewardship Plan, but BCTS intends further discussions with a view to logging Bowen Crown Lands; and
Whereas Bowen Island Crown Lands have been excluded from Provincial logging plans for over 40 years;
Therefore be it resolved that the Mayor write to the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development to request that the Minister take action to prevent logging of Bowen Crown Lands.
4 Page 55 of 178 Email exchange with Mayor Murray Skeels, Bowen Island Municipality, re status of talk with Alan Johnsrude, FLNRO - December 21-22 2017
Hi Murray I was asked by Defend Island Forests to ask you to update them on your recent meeting with staff from Chilliwack Forest District. Could you send a note to John Dowler with a summary.
Thanks Bob Turner
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Hi John
We had some information confirmed.
There are 4 or 5 “complex areas” in this region (south west BC), which for one reason or another aren't considered likely candidates for logging. Bowen is one of them. They acknowledge that the planning groundwork needed to support timber harvesting has never been done. Of particular interest is that no visual objectives have been established so there is no map showing which areas would be immediately removed from logging plans. The intimation was that this work hadn’t been done because Bowen wasn’t likely to be desirable to a licensee.
They asked about our OCP language (which specifically excludes commercial scale logging) and said it was an important statement of community objectives.
But they also said that many communities have resisted logging, often asking for a provincial park instead and that wasn’t a likely outcome. I spoke of the Mount Arrowhead exclusion. They intimated that it had something to do with First Nations negotiations and suggested it was very, very unlikely that the Minister would approve that approach for our situation.
They fully understand why we are so opposed to logging but made the point that a very minimal amount of selective logging within a community forest framework might satisfy the requirements of the Act while meeting our objectives. However the cost of preparing detailed planning could be a hurdle. In the end they agreed to go back to their office and see what they could come up with.
The above are simply recollections. I didn’t take detailed notes and may have misunderstood something but I think I got the just of it.
I’m expecting to hear back from them at the end of January and have agreed to discuss it further.
On a separate issue - BCTS has confirmed to us that they have no plans at the moment to pursue work on Bowen. They have said they will make themselves available to meet with us if we wish.
I hope this information is of value to the group.
Merry Christmas Murray —-
Page 56 of 178 Hi Murray, thanks very much for letting us know their perspective. I’m wondering, if the case is the way they described it, why they tried so forcefully to include us in the last FSP. Did they give you any indication why that happened?
What's your strategy going forward?
Thanks John Dowler
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The people I was talking to had nothing to do with the BCTS proposal.
For now my strategy is to wait for Allan (the guy I was talking to) to get back to me in January. I see this as a very long process.
As long as our intentions are clear and we proceed in good faith we will be well positioned to rise up in righteous indignation if any attempt is made to restart the FSP process. But I don’t see that happening.
Murray
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September 18, 2017 VIA E-MAIL: [email protected]
Honourable Doug Donaldson Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development P.O. Box 9049, Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC, V8W 9E2
Dear Minister Donaldson,
Re: Industrial logging on Bowen Island
Recently, BC Timber Sales (BCTS) proposed to bring industrial logging to Bowen Island by including our Crown Lands in a Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP).
After an instant and overwhelming negative community reaction, BCTS agreed to remove Bowen from the immediate planning for the FSP. However, BCTS has advised us that they intend to pursue logging Bowen Crown Lands in future.
Over the years, Bowen Islanders have been reassured repeatedly by Ministry representatives that Bowen Island would likely never be logged because it is such a “complex” area. As a result of the sudden change in approach, the Bowen Island Municipality has analyzed the potential cost/benefit of logging Bowen Crown Lands and concluded that logging the Crown Lands would have an overwhelmingly negative economic impact.
This letter briefly outlines mechanisms whereby the logging of Bowen Crown Lands can be stopped, and how such logging would seriously harm provincial, regional and local interests, if it ever happened.
Mechanisms available to the Minister
We believe there are several mechanisms by which the Minister could prevent logging on Bowen Island.
the Minister could direct Ministry and BCTS personnel to not include Bowen Island in any Forest Stewardship Plan (Forest Act s.1.1; Forest and Range Practices Act s. 120.1);
the Lieutenant Governor in Council could remove Bowen Island from the Chinook Business Area (Forest Act s. 151.1);
the Minister could remove Bowen from the Fraser Timber Supply Area (Forest Act, Section s. 7);
the Lieutenant Governor in Council could designate Bowen Island Crown Lands so that Bowen Island would be removed from of the Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) land base (Forest Act, Part 13);
Page 58 of 178 the Minister could direct the Chief Forester to remove Bowen Island from the land base used to calculate the AAC (Forest Act s.1.1; Forest and Range Practices Act s. 120.1).
Rationale against logging Bowen Island lands
There are compelling provincial, regional, and local interests that would be best served if Crown Lands on Bowen Island were not logged.
Contrary to Provincial interests
BC Timber Sales (BCTS) states that the AAC for Bowen Island is 8288 m3 (Draft FSP, 2017). As such, this is 0.65% of the AAC for the Fraser Timber Supply Area. Our estimate of the stumpage value of this harvest is approximately $63,000 annually and this is a maximum before areas are set aside for views, watersheds, recreational values and other public uses. The potential income generated would pale by comparison to the damage done to every other metric one could use.
Further, it has been acknowledged by Ministry staff that Bowen Island is an area with “a low level of operating performance” due to competing land uses (Fraser Timber Supply Area Review, 2013).
Bowen Island also lies within the specially designated Islands Trust. The Provincial government created the Islands Trust “to preserve and protect the trust area and its unique amenities and environment for the benefit of residents of the trust area and of the province generally …” (Islands Trust Act, Part 1.4).
The standing forest on Crown Lands on Bowen Island provides “Natural capital”, including environmental protection, high value multiple uses, and significance to the provincial requirement to address carbon issues.
Contrary to regional interests
Bowen Island lies within Metro Vancouver, and Crown Lands on Bowen Island have been specifically designated in the region’s long-term plan as Conservation and Recreation Areas, as well as a part of the Regional Recreation Greenway Network (Metro Vancouver 2040, Shaping Our Future, 2017).
Metro Vancouver has a rapidly expanding population, totaling over half the population of BC, and a severely limited land base for recreation and parks (Metro Vancouver 2040, Shaping Our Future, 2017). As such, this places additional values on Bowen’s available Crown Lands.
Bowen Island is located in Vancouver’s backyard and is a popular destination for Metro citizens to hike and enjoy nature.
2 Page 59 of 178 Bowen Island lies immediately adjacent to some of the largest tourism corridors in British Columbia: the Highway 99 Sea to Sky corridor, BC Ferries routes between Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver Island, and the Sunshine Coast, and cruise ships departing Vancouver harbour. Logging on the steep slopes of Bowen’s Crown Land would be clearly visible to the millions of people travelling on these routes. Such visual impacts would cause serious harm to the tourism economies of the region.
Contrary to local interests
Bowen Island Municipality has a desire to support Bowen Island’s economy and quality of life. Logging of Crown Land would threaten the economy and lifestyles of Bowen Island.
Logging on Bowen would drive down property values and interfere with the construction industry - the largest component of Bowen’s economy. Almost all proposed logging areas are closely adjacent to residential areas that would be impacted by logging operations.
Logging would adversely affect Bowen’s local tourism economy, built around quiet recreation pursuits, forest walking, retreat centres and solitude. Crown Lands are heavily used for recreational purposes, and are a cornerstone of the tourism economy on Bowen Island.
Crown Lands provide water supplies, both surface and groundwater that support almost all of Bowen Island’s population. Fourteen community watersheds lie within Crown Lands.
Bowen is unique
The foregoing discussion of provincial, regional and local interests establishes that Bowen is unique in the Province for its location and contribution to the provincial, regional and local economy. We believe this must be recognized.
I ask that you consider seriously our request to take action. We are a twenty square mile island that is a suburb of Metro Vancouver, a popular regional tourist area and a community fearing for its future. Please help us to prevent the logging of Bowen Island’s Crown Lands.
We are available to meet with you at your convenience, and will provide to you a detailed rationale to substantiate the points above.
Sincerely,
Mayor Murray Skeels Bowen Island Municipality cc: Honourable John Horgan, Premier Honourable George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Honourable Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Jordan Sturdy, MLA, West Vancouver-Sea to Sky
3 Page 60 of 178 Dr. Andrew Weaver, BC Green Party Peter Luckham, Trust Council Chair, Islands Trust Greg Moore, Board Chair, Metro Vancouver Regional District Heather McNell, Director of Regional Planning and Electoral Area Services, Metro Vancouver Jason Fisher, Associate Deputy Minister-Forest Sector, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations Mike Falkiner, Executive Director, BC Timber Sales
Council Resolution from September 11, 2017:
RES#17-309 Whereas BC Timber Sales proposed in June 2017 to include Bowen Island in a Forest Stewardship Plan which would involve industrial logging on Crown Lands; and
Whereas Bowen Island Municipality Council successfully persuaded BC Timber Sales in July 2017 to drop Bowen from immediate plans for the Forest Stewardship Plan, but BCTS intends further discussions with a view to logging Bowen Crown Lands; and
Whereas Bowen Island Crown Lands have been excluded from Provincial logging plans for over 40 years;
Therefore be it resolved that the Mayor write to the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development to request that the Minister take action to prevent logging of Bowen Crown Lands.
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PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to receive Council’s approval of the proposed “5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw 434, 2017, Amendment Bylaw 454, 2018” (Appendix A). DISCUSSION Section 165 of the Community Charter requires that all municipal spending be authorized by bylaw. A 5 Year Financial Plan bylaw is required for Bowen Island Municipality each year. The bylaw must be adopted prior to the adoption of the annual tax rate bylaw. Under section 165(2) of the Community Charter, the financial plan may be amended by bylaw at any time. The 5 Year Financial Plan provides a budgetary framework for the municipality to plan and manage its resources, revenues, and expenditures to best serve the community. The adoption of the financial plan prior to the adoption of the annual tax rates bylaw is a requirement of the Community Charter, because it is the calculation of revenues and expenditures in the financial plan which justifies the collection of taxes. Tax rates can be set, and taxes collected only once in each calendar year, which means that it is incumbent on the municipality to be both cautious and conservative in creating the financial plan. However, there can be unpredicted changes in both revenues and expenses; therefore it is best practice to look at these at mid-year, and if justified, amend the financial plan accordingly. A financial plan amendment provides the opportunity for the municipality to make adjustments to account for unexpected changes not known at the time of creation of the financial plan. Page 1 of 3 Draft Five Year Financial Plan Options for Council Consideration March 13, 2017 Page 64 of 178 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Staff propose a budget amendment bylaw to amend the “5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw 434, 2017” in order to reflect an increase in General Fund revenues and expenditures of $549,000. Revenues 1. Adjustment to the Sale of Services revenue budget to increase by $110,000 to reflect stronger than anticipated development and construction activity in 2017. 2. Adjustment to the Transfer from Non Statutory Reserve Funds to reflect a $40,000 draw of funds from the reserve to fund for winter maintenance costs for roads. 3. Adjustment to the Transfers from Reserve Funds and Accumulated Surplus – From Snug Cove Improvement Fund to reflect a $217,000 draw on the reserve to fund for Capital Expenditures for the Miller Road Sewer Extension Project. 4. Adjustment to the from Water and Sewer Non-Statutory Reserve Funds to reflect a $182,000 draw on the reserve to fund for Capital Expenditures for the Miller Road Sewer Extension Project. Expenditures 1. Increase of $55,000 to General Government expenditure budget. Legal expenditures incurred in 2017 were significantly higher than anticipated. 2. Increase of $60,000 to the winter maintenance budget. Early 2017 experienced high winter maintenance costs because of the unusual amount of snowfall and colder than usual freezing temperatures. 3. Increase of $35,000 to the Community Parks & Environment budget for Parks and Artificial Turf maintenance. Immediate restoration measures were authorized by Council in response to safety concerns that emerged on the turf field in 2017. The scope of work required to meet operational demands and carry-out strategic priorities for Parks maintenance also resulted in expenditures in excess of the budget provision. 4. Increase of $399,000 to the provision for Capital Expenditures for the Miller Road Sewer Extension. Costs for the portion of this project related to the Sewer Pump Station, Forcemain and Sanitary Sewer were higher than anticipated. Council approved an increase to the budget provision for this project at the June 12, 2017 Council Meeting. CONCLUSION: A revision to the 2017 – 2021 5 Year Financial Plan bylaw is recommended to adjust for revenues and expenditures to reflect events that were not anticipated in March 2017 when the 2017 Five Year Financial Plan was approved. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY: Adoption of the financial plan will be made public through the Municipality’s social media and email distribution channels. It will remain on the website as a publicly available report. Page 65 of 178 Submitted By: ______Raj Hayre, CPA, CMA Chief Financial Officer Reviewed By: ______Kathy Lalonde, CAO Page 66 of 178 APPENDIX A Bowen Island Municipality BYLAW No. 434, 2017, AMENDMENT BYLAW 454, 2018 2017 Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw A bylaw to amend the 2017-2021 Financial Plan WHEREAS the Community Charter requires that Council shall adopt a five year financial plan before the Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw is adopted, before May 15th each year; AND WHEREAS the said plan was approved by the “2017 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw 434, 2017” on April 10, 2017; AND WHEREAS the Community Charter for certainty, allows the financial plan to be amended by bylaw at any time; NOW THEREFORE the Council of Bowen Island Municipality, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1) Revised Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of this bylaw is hereby declared to be the Financial Plan for Bowen Island Municipality for the five year period from 2017 to 2021. 2) This bylaw may be cited as “Bowen Island Municipality 2017 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 434, 2017, Amendment Bylaw 454, 2018”. READ A FIRST TIME {Date}; READ A SECOND TIME {Date}; READ A THIRD TIME {Date}; and FINALLY ADOPTED this {Date}. ______Murray Skeels Sophie Idsinga Mayor Interim Deputy Corporate Officer Bowen Island Municipality – Bylaw No. 434, 2017 PagePage 67 1 of of 178 1 Bowen Island Municipality APPENDIX A Revised Schedule "A" - Bylaw No. 434, 2017,. Amendment Bylaw 454, 2018 Five Year Financial Plan For the Years 2017-2021 Proposed Change in Tax Revenue Requirement 0.66% 3.33% 3.08% 1.58% 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 REVENUES Property Tax Levy $ 4,511,466 $ 4,541,164 $ 4,692,600 $ 4,837,281 $ 4,913,871 Parcel Taxes 710,253 734,892 747,538 769,463 782,620 Grants-in-Lieu of Taxes 57,822 58,857 58,932 58,957 58,982 Sale of Services 308,850 175,407 179,114 182,571 186,128 User Fees 266,500 264,920 244,880 248,625 253,475 Water Rates 799,672 814,523 814,156 972,406 998,519 Sewer Rates 180,642 142,834 144,604 146,300 148,122 Grant Revenue 1,600,813 3,101,507 704,861 505,106 505,354 Other Revenue 739,000 1,511,472 4,740,645 221,369 225,494 Total Revenue 9,175,018 11,345,576 12,327,330 7,942,078 8,072,565 Transfers from Reserve Funds and Accumulated Surplus From Fire Protection Reserve 30,400 29,000 29,000 29,000 479,000 From Inclement Weather Reserve 40,000 - - - - From Community Parks Reserve 157,500 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 From Cove Bay Water System Reserve 458,334 110,000 25,000 85,000 100,000 From Community Recreation Reserve 500,000 200,000 From Roads and Infrastructure Reserve 412,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 From Community Works Fund Reserve 120,000 From Capital Renewal & Replacement Reserve 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 From Equipment Reserve 15,000 From Snug Cove Improvement Fund 257,000 From Water and Sewer Non-Statutory Reserve Funds 556,000 185,500 228,574 129,738 555,975 From Other Non-Statutory Reserve Funds 806,085 115,000 Total Transfers from Reserve Funds and Accumulated Surplus 3,402,319 1,254,500 897,574 858,738 1,749,975 Proceeds of New Debt Issue 2,000,000 2,150,000 3,000,000 100,000 TOTAL REVENUE, TRANSFERS, AND PROCEEDS OF DEBT $ 14,577,337 $ 14,750,076 $ 16,224,904 $ 8,800,816 $ 9,922,540 EXPENSES Operating Expenses General Government $ 1,438,781 $ 1,398,996 $ 1,404,205 $ 1,330,670 $ 1,349,535 Fire and Protective Services 484,690 497,223 485,872 490,728 495,631 Public Works 1,435,437 1,397,011 1,417,437 1,438,114 1,459,128 Community and Strategic Planning 749,063 483,976 478,281 482,631 487,026 Community Recreation 586,828 593,834 599,772 605,767 611,822 Community Parks 370,685 315,849 320,583 325,390 330,201 Library 251,553 253,177 255,705 258,259 260,840 Water & Sewer 1,090,433 815,267 848,681 914,895 1,035,177 Interest 42,894 69,432 95,045 174,065 166,850 Total Operating Expenses 6,450,364 5,824,765 5,905,581 6,020,519 6,196,210 Transfers to Reserve Funds and Accumulated Surplus To Fire Protection Reserve 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 To Roads and Infrastructure Reserve 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 To Cove Bay Reserve 14,665 53,410 26,230 102,133 29,835 To Snug Cove Improvement Reserve 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 To Community Works Fund Reserve 62,697 62,697 65,808 65,808 65,808 To Capital Renewal & Replacement Reserve 472,277 532,277 592,277 652,277 712,277 To Equipment Reserve 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 To Other Non-Statutory Reserve Funds 297,625 218,191 208,205 216,599 204,127 Total Transfers to Reserve Funds and Accumulated Surplus 1,532,264 1,551,575 1,577,520 1,721,817 1,697,047 Debt Principal Repayments 32,309 65,956 102,741 172,132 153,647 Capital Expenditures 6,562,400 7,307,780 8,639,062 886,348 1,875,636 TOTAL EXPENSES, TRANSFERS, AND DEBT REPAYMENTS $ 14,577,337 $ 14,750,076 $ 16,224,904 $ 8,800,816 $ 9,922,540 Page 68 of 178 BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY Housing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference FINAL DRAFT March 8, 2018 1. PURPOSE: Provide Council with advice and recommendations on housing issues to help improve the quality of life, the livability and the working environment for the residents, visitors and businesses of Bowen Island Municipality. 2. MANDATE –DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 2.1 The Committee is a select committee of Council that acts in an advisory capacity to Council, with final decisions in all matters brought before the Committee resting with Council. 2.2 The Committee will: a. Provide advice and recommendations to Council on a wide range of existing and emerging housing issues and trends to help inform strategic planning initiatives, bylaws and policy development; b. Sustain a long-term focus on housing diversity for people of varying income levels, lifestyles and age groups; c. Identify and advise on housing management models that enhance housing diversity and inclusiveness as well as ensure financial viability; d. As directed by Council, assess and monitor community needs for different housing types in both the short term and long term; e. Identify and recommend, as appropriate, housing innovation from other communities that may be transferable to Bowen Island; f. When referred by Council, comment on rezoning applications; g. Pursue any other matters referred to the Committee by Council and report back to the Council expeditiously, as required. 2.3 The Committee will not be involved in allocating to eligible applicants the affordable home ownership or affordable rental units developed under the Affordable Housing Policy. 2.4 Housing issues include, but are not limited to, affordability, diversity, accessibility, sustainability, servicing, management models and short-term rentals. 3. MEMBERSHIP: 3.1 The Committee shall consist of up to two (2) members of Council and six (6) members from the community at large, all appointed by Council. Community members should be a Bowen Island resident or property owner, have experience relative to the mandate of the Committee and represent a range of community stakeholders, providing a variety of perspectives on housing needs across the housing continuum from emergency shelters to market home ownership. The Manager of Page 69 of 178 Planning and Development and other staff as identified by the Chief Administrative Officer will support the work of this Committee. 3.2 The term of office of committee members shall be three (3) years. Committee members are eligible for reappointment. 3.3 Committee members are expected to attend meetings regularly. If a member is absent from four consecutive regularly scheduled committee meetings, unless the absence is because of illness, the member is deemed removed and Council may appoint a member to serve the remainder of the term. If a committee member finds it necessary to resign from the Committee, a letter to that effect should be sent to Council and copied to the Committee Clerk. 3.4 Council, pursuant to section 144 of the Community Charter, may rescind the appointment of a committee member at any time. 3.5 Committee members shall serve without remuneration. 3.6 Subcommittees: Time-duration subcommittees may be established by the Committee focused on a specific purpose and be inclusive of individuals and representatives that bring an informed voice to the subject matter being explored. The subcommittees will be designed to support specific bodies of work of the Committee and will report to the Committee on a regular basis. 4. HOLDING OF MEETINGS – QUORUM, VOTING AND CONDUCT: 4.1 The Committee shall elect a Chair and Vice Chair at its first meeting after January 1st each year. 4.2 The Committee shall decide in January of each year by resolution where and when its regular meetings shall be held. Staff shall post a schedule of regular meetings in accordance with the municipality’s procedure bylaw. 4.3 Unless specified at a Closed Meeting for reasons allowed under the Community Charter, all meetings shall be open to the public. 4.4 Meetings of the Committee shall be conducted in accordance with Bowen Island Municipality Council Procedure Bylaw. In the absence of comment in the Procedure Bylaw, Robert’s Rules of Order shall apply. 4.5 Pursuant to section 129 of the Community Charter, quorum is a majority of the number of members of the Committee. 4.6 Resolutions of the Committee shall be decided by a majority vote with the names of those voting in the minority being recorded. Each member on the Committee shall have one vote. 4.7 Conflict of Interest pursuant to Division 6 of the Community Charter: Committee members shall absent themselves from discussions or decision making at committee meetings if there is a potential conflict of interest, and this shall be recorded in the minutes of committee meetings. Committee members shall not knowingly take advantage of, or benefit from, information that is obtained through their committee duties and responsibilities and which is not generally available to the public. Any member whose personal or financial interest could conflict with the subject matter discussed should immediately disclose this information. As soon as a potential conflict of interest arises, the member will declare it for discussion and recording, after which the member will vacate the meeting for the discussion and vote. 5. ADMINISTRATION: Page 70 of 178 5.1 The minutes of the proceedings of all committee meetings shall be recorded and signed by the Chair once formally approved by the committee. The committee-approved minutes will be submitted to Council. 5.2 A minute taker will be provided for committee meetings. 5.3 Other staff may be made available to the Committee upon approval of the Chief Administrative Officer. 5.4 The Committee will submit an annual report to Council on the year’s achievements and an annual work plan and budget for approval by Council. Page 71 of 178 To: Mayor and Council, Bowen Island Municipality From: Councillor Maureen Nicholson Date: March 7, 2018 Meeting Date: March 12, 2018 Subject: Bowen Housing Speaker Program Update RECOMMENDATION That Council receive for information the “Housing Speaker Program Update” dated March 7, 2018. PURPOSE This report responds to Council Resolution #18-20 (January 22, 2018): That Councillor Nicholson and staff be requested to develop and organize a speaker program to help inform council decision-making and community awareness regarding housing options for the community, including planning tools available to municipalities, housing management best practices, housing types (e.g., co-ops), and partnership models (e.g., community land trusts). BACKGROUND The Bowen Housing Speaker Program proposed on January 22 is now underway and thus far is differentiated into three components: Committees of the Whole, Speaker Events, and Local Solutions. Where possible, the events will be livestreamed and archived. Examples of each type of event follow: Committee of the Whole March 1: A review of housing work to date for Bowen Island Municipality Organized by Councillor Maureen Nicholson Date TBC: Tofino’s housing authority and management of short-term rental accommodations With Josie Osborne, Mayor of Tofino Speaker Event March 12: Municipal policy tools for affordable housing in rural communities With Jada Basi, Manager of Housing and Community Planning, CitySpaces Local Solutions April 5: A practical workshop on detached secondary suites for interested residents With BIM Manager of Planning and Development Daniel Martin, BIM Building Inspector Greg Cormier and detached secondary suite owner Lisa Howland Representatives from BC Housing and the Non-Profit Housing Association are confirmed for future events. A representative from the Community Land Trust is pending confirmation, as is the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Selina Robinson. They may participate in a stand-alone Bowen Housing Bowen Housing Speaker Program Update Page 1 of 2 March 7, 2018 Page 72 of 178 Speaker Program event (as above) or in a two-day community engagement event that deals more broadly with understanding and envisioning potential uses of the Community Lands, proposed for the weekend of June 9 and 10 at Cates Hill Chapel. Future topics for Bowen Housing events may include tiny houses, short-term rentals, affordable housing management models (for example, housing authorities or land trusts), and “invisible housing” (that is, housing that is approved through a Bowen rezoning process and is pending construction or completion). The public will be encouraged to suggest additional and/or alternative topics of interest. More details of the Community Lands engagement event and related program will be provided at the March 26 council meeting for review and approval. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS A proposed budget of $6,000 is included in the draft 2018 budget. Most of these funds will enable the Community Lands consultation, which will require facilitation support. Staff time will be required to support specific topics (e.g., detached secondary suites), to coordinate off-island speaker-participants, and to assist with logistics for events. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY Promotion through regular print and online channels (Island Page, social media). A more extensive communication strategy is in development for the Community Lands consultation. CONCLUSION The Bowen Housing Speaker Program is now underway, with three components in development: Committees of the Whole, Speaker Events, and Local Solutions. Additional events will be developed based on the interests and needs of Council and community. SUBMITTED BY: {ORIGINAL SIGNED} ------Councillor Maureen Nicholson Bowen Housing Speaker Program Update Page 2 of 2 March 7, 2018 Page 73 of 178 Trust Council Quarterly Meeting Schedule March 13-15, 2018 Harbour House Hotel, 121 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island Tuesday, March 13 Wednesday, March 14 Thursday, March 15 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 8:30 New Business Items* 8:30 Closed Meeting 8:45 Executive 9:15 Trust Area Services' CAO's Report Director's Report * EC Work Program * TPC Work Program Continuous Learning Plan Trust Fund Board Report Strategic Plan Quarterly Update * Regional Conservation Plan (2018-2027) - RFD 12:00 Executive Committee Meeting * Legislative Amendments Open Space Analysis - RFD Revisions to TC Policies 2.3.1 and 2.4.2 to reflect change in * 10:00 Break Trustees' Term of Office - RFD 12:30 Lunch * Amendments to IT Election Procedures Bylaw No. 124 - RFD 10:15 Summary/Updates 1:30 Call to Order and Approval of Agenda 9:30 Adapting to Climate Change Session Trustee Updates 1:35-2:00 First Nation address(es) Priorities Chart RWMs 10:15 Break Proposed June TC Draft Agenda Program * Adoption of Minutes FUAL 10:30 Adapting to Climate Change Session cont'd 11:30 Correspondence Trustee Round Table 11:30 Closed meeting 3:00 Break 12:00 Adjournment (approx.) 12:30 Lunch Tour / Salt Spring Island Conservancy 3:15 2018/19 Budget Review and Discussion on Bus Trip & Bag Lunch Amendments Budget Session Outline 2:00 Delegations & Town Hall Budget Overview Changes to the Budget since Dec. 3:00 Community Presentation Budget Assumptions and Principles SSI Affordable Housing Budget Detail Projects 3:15 Break * SSLTC Special Property Tax Requisition - RFD Public Consultation 3:30 Administrative Services Director's Report 4:15 Local Planning Services * FPC Work Program Report Director’s Report * Quarterly Financial Report - RFD * LPC Work Program Financial Forecast - Briefing Bylaw Enforcement - Briefing Bylaw Enforcement Notice Dispute * Adjudication Services - RFD 4:00 2018/19 Budget Overview and Approval * Amendment to Application Fee Bylaws for Bylaw 172 Financial Plan Bylaw - RFD First Nation Engagement - RFD * * History, Heritage and Conservation Grants in- * Bylaw 173 Borrowing Anticipation Bylaw - RFD aid - RFD 5:15 Adjourn for the day 5:15 Adjourn for the day Page 74 of 178 * Denotes resolution/decision items Members of the public are invited to attend all sessions except any closed meetings and meals. Islands Trust Council Quarterly Meeting Agenda Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Location: Harbour House Hotel 121 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC Pages 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. GENERAL BUSINESS ARISING 3.1 Resolutions Without Meeting 6 - 6 3.2 December 5-7, 2017 Trust Council Meeting Draft Minutes 7 - 22 3.3 Trust Council Follow Up Action List 23 - 25 3.4 Trustee Round Table 4. BUDGET SESSION 4.1 Budget Session Outline 26 - 26 4.2 Budget Overview 27 - 30 4.3 Changes to the Budget since December Trust Council - Briefing 31 - 33 4.4 Budget Assumptions and Principles 34 - 39 4.5 Budget Detail 40 - 41 4.6 Project Requests 4.6.1 Summary of all Project Requests 42 - 42 4.6.2 Salt Spring LTC Special Property Tax Requisition - RFD 43 - 53 that the Islands Trust Council include a special property tax requisition for the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area in the amount of $98,500 in its 2018/19 annual budget, to fund additional operations of the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee in preserving and protecting the quality and quantity of water resources within the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area. 4.7 Public Consultation 54 - 93 5. LOCAL PLANNING 5.1 Director of Local Planning Services Report 94 - 96 Page 75 of 178 5.2 Local Planning Committee Work Program Report 97 - 98 that the Islands Trust Council approves the top priorities of the Local Planning Committee Work Program Report. 5.3 Bylaw Enforcement - Briefing 99 - 104 5.4 Bylaw Enforcement Notice Dispute Adjudication Services - RFD 105 - 107 1. that Trust Council authorize Staff to withdraw the Islands Trust from the North Shore Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry by giving six months written notice to the parties to the North Shore Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry Agreement. 2. that Trust Council authorize Staff to obtain dispute resolution services directly from Mediate BC. 5.5 Amendment to Application Fee Bylaws for First Nation Engagement - RFD 108 - 121 that Trust Council adopt amended Policy 5.6.1 “Application Processing Services” policy that includes a Model Fee Bylaw with a $450 fee for First Nation site visits. that Trust Council request Staff to circulate the amended Policy 5.6.1 to local trust committees and request that all local trust committees amend their fee bylaws to include a fee for First Nation engagement as indicated in the Model Fee Bylaw attached to Policy 5.6.1. 5.6 History, Heritage and Conservation Grants in-aid - RFD 122 - 128 that Trust Council adopt Policy 2.1.14 [History, Heritage and Conservation Grants in-aid]. 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. EXECUTIVE 7.1 Chief Administrative Officer's Report 129 - 130 7.2 Executive Committee Work Program Report 131 - 132 that the Islands Trust Council approves the top priorities of the Executive Committee Work Program Report. 7.3 Continuous Learning Plan 133 - 134 7.4 Strategic Plan Update 135 - 163 7.5 Legislative Amendments Open Space Analysis - RFD 164 - 182 7.6 Revisions to Trust Council Policies 2.3.1 and 2.4.2 to Reflect Change in Trustees' Term of 183 - 193 Office - RFD that the Islands Trust Council amend Policy 2.3.1 Council Committee System and Policy 2.4.3 Executive Committee Election, as indicated in attachments 1 and 2 to the report, to reflect legislative changes to trustees’ terms of office and the election date. Page 76 of 178 2 7.7 Amendments to Islands Trust Election Procedures Bylaw No. 124 to Update Legislative 194 - 201 References - RFD 1. that Islands Trust Council Bylaw No. 174, cited as “Islands Trust Election Procedures Bylaw, 2008, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2018” be read a first time. 2. that Islands Trust Council Bylaw No. 174, cited as “Islands Trust Election Procedures Bylaw, 2008, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2018” be read a second time. 3. that Islands Trust Council Bylaw No. 174, cited as “Islands Trust Election Procedures Bylaw, 2008, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2018” be read a third time. 8. ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE SESSION 202 - 202 9. CLOSED MEETING (Separate Agenda) That the Islands Trust Council meeting be closed to the public subject to Section 90(1) of the Community Charter in order to consider matters related to: (i) receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and that staff be invited to attend the closed session. 10. COMMUNITY PRESENTATION - SALT SPRING ISLAND CONSERVANCY 203 - 203 11. DELEGATIONS AND TOWN HALL 11.1 Community Energy and Climate Action Groups re Climate Change 204 - 204 11.2 Michael Sketch re Local Planning Services advice to Islands Trust Decision Makers and 205 - 205 the Agricultural Land Commission 12. COMMUNITY PRESENTATION - SALT SPRING AFFORDABLE HOUSING 206 - 206 13. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 13.1 Director of Administrative Services Report 207 - 209 13.2 Financial Planning Committee Work Program Report 210 - 210 that the Islands Trust Council approves the top priorities of the Financial Planning Committee Work Program Report. 13.3 Quarterly Financial Report - RFD 211 - 216 that the Islands Trust Council approve the December 31, 2017 Quarterly Financial Report as presented. 13.4 Financial Forecast - Briefing 217 - 221 Page 77 of 178 3 14. 2018/19 BUDGET OVERVIEW AND APPROVAL 14.1 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 172 - RFD 222 - 227 1. that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 172, cited as the “Financial Plan Bylaw, 2018/19” be Read a First Time. 2. that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 172, cited as the “Financial Plan Bylaw, 2018/19” be Read a Second Time. 3. that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 172, cited as the “Financial Plan Bylaw, 2018/19” be Read a third Time. 4. that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 172, cited as the “Financial Plan Bylaw, 2018/19” be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval consideration. 14.2 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 173 - RFD 228 - 230 1. that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 173, cited as the “Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 2018-19” be Read a First Time. 2. that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 173, cited as the “Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 2018-19” be Read a Second Time. 3. that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 173, cited as the “Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 2018-19” be Read a Third Time. 4. that Islands Trust Council Bylaw 173, cited as the ‘Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw 2018-19” be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval consideration. 15. CLOSED MEETING (Separate Agenda) That the Islands Trust Council meeting be closed to the public subject to Section 90(1) of the Community Charter in order to consider matters related to: (c) labour relations or other employee relations, (g) litigation affecting the Islands Trust; and (i) receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; and that CAO Russ Hotsenpiller be invited to attend the closed session. 16. TRUST AREA SERVICES 16.1 Director of Trust Area Services Report 231 - 234 16.2 Trust Programs Committee Work Program Report 235 - 236 that the Islands Trust Council approves the top priorities of the Trust Programs Committee Work Program Report. 16.3 Trust Fund Board Report 237 - 238 16.4 Regional Conservation Plan (2018-2027) - RFD 239 - 386 that Islands Trust Council endorse the Islands Trust Fund’s Regional Conservation Plan (2018-2027). Page 78 of 178 4 17. SUMMARY / UPDATES 17.1 Trustee Updates 17.1.1 BC Ferries (Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs) 17.1.2 First Nations 17.1.3 Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Advisory Committee (Trustee Masselink) 17.1.4 Salt Spring Island Watershed Protection Authority (SSIWPA) (Vice Chair Grams) 17.1.5 Howe Sound Community Forum 17.1.6 Freighter Roundtable Update 17.2 Priorities Chart 387 - 388 By General Consent 17.3 Proposed June 2018 Trust Council Schedule 389 - 389 For information. 17.4 Disposition of Delegations and Town Hall Requests By General Consent 18. CORRESPONDENCE 19. NEXT MEETING - June 19-21, 2018, Saturna Island 20. ADJOURNMENT Page 79 of 178 5 Request for Service December 2017 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR Requests for Services Dec Dec Dec Dec Dec END END END END END 30 - Dog Control 6 64 4 58 3 71 4 64 3 96 57 - Land Use 3 131 2 76 2 47 1 39 42 59 - Wharf 1 58 4 38 2 23 3 22 21 108 Noise - Barking 1 22 27 28 108 Noise - Rooster 7 2 6 108 Noise - Party 4 10 7 108 Noise - Other 2 29 1 39 2 30 108 - Noise TOTAL 3 62 1 78 2 71 0 33 1 28 133 - Street & Traffic 4 143 10 96 4 84 7 100 3 78 174 - Unsightly Premise 1 5 1 3 4 11 6 21 - Bow Hunting 1 11 10 1 12 0 0 46 - Sewer 3 1 1 2 0 0 418 - Use of Beach 3 29 0 0 0 210 - Anti Idling Filming 13 2 2 4 8 Environmental 17 29 1 34 14 14 Community Education 2 44 4 33 11 1 18 0 Bylaw Education (last used 2014) 3 34 2 31 TOTAL 24 579 26 430 16 361 16 305 7 293 Violation Notice Warning 6 151 1 250 10 213 Violation Notice Penalty 3 105 10 106 6 102 VIOLATION NOTICES TOTAL 9 256 11 356 16 315 485 294 Page 80 of 178 Pre collection letters 19 34 47 0 52 Sent to collections 9 16 27 0 29 Noise – Other: 2 noise complaints deemed not valid: 1 had a noise exemption permit in place and the other did not know which neighbour was making the disturbing noise Community Education: Bylaw Officer met with member of public to obtain signature. Requestor was concerned about a smell in her neighbourhood, Bylaw Officer could not smell anything, nor did neighbours. Request for Service January 2018 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 Requests for Services Jan YTD Jan YTD Jan YTD Jan YTD Jan YTD 30 - Dog Control 5 5 9 9 4 4 5 5 3 3 57 - Land Use 19 19 6 6 5 5 1 1 2 2 59 - Wharf 1 1 2 2 4 4 3 3 0 108 Noise - Barking 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 108 Noise - Rooster 2 2 0 0 0 4 4 108 Noise - Party 0 0 0 0 2 2 108 Noise - Other 2 2 0 2 2 1 1 108 - Noise TOTAL 7 7 1 1 3 3 9 9 0 0 133 - Street & Traffic 15 15 19 19 3 3 5 5 0 174 - Unsightly Premise 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 21 - Bow Hunting 0 1 1 1 1 4 4 0 46 - Sewer 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 418 - Use of Beach 4 4 0 210 - Anti Idling 0 Filming 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 Environmental 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Community Education 4 4 0 6 6 3 3 2 2 Bylaw Education (last used 0 2014) TOTAL 60 0 39 39 27 27 31 31 9 9 Violation Notice Warning 7 7 10 10 26 26 24 24 Violation Notice Penalty 8 8 5 5 14 14 11 11 VIOLATION NOTICES TOTAL 15 0 15 15 40 40 35 35 Page 81 of 178 Pre collection letters 0 8 8 10 10 3 3 Sent to collections 0 4 4 7 7 0 Noise – Other: 2 deemed not valid: noise from land clearing and neighbour yelled Community Education: dead deer on private property, GNA report, disturbed by motion sensor light, beach use permit inquiry, service agreement Environmental: burning of construction debris Bowen Island Fire Department Incident Type Report by Date 02/01/2018 - 02/28/2018 Incident Type Total Incidents 06 Breathing Problems 1 09 Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest 1 10 Chest Pain 2 12 Convulsions/Seizures 1 17 Falls 1 26 Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) 1 AMB Ambulance Assist 1 HAZ Public Hazard 2 HSE House Fire 1 Total Number of Incidents: 11 Total Number of Incident Types: 9 Page 1 Report generated by Fire Station Software, LLC www.firestationsoftware.com 03/01/2018 Page 82 of 178 Bowen Island Fire Department Incident Type Report by Date 01/01/2018 - 02/28/2018 Incident Type Total Incidents 06 Breathing Problems 3 09 Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest 1 10 Chest Pain 3 12 Convulsions/Seizures 1 17 Falls 1 19 Heart Problems 1 21 Hemorrhage 1 26 Sick Person (Specific Diagnosis) 3 31 Unconsciousness/Fainting 2 AMB Ambulance Assist 3 BURN Burning Complaint 2 HAZ Public Hazard 2 HSE House Fire 1 Total Number of Incidents: 24 Total Number of Incident Types: 13 Page 1 Report generated by Fire Station Software, LLC www.firestationsoftware.com 03/01/2018 Page 83 of 178 Island Plan 2 0 1 8 Page 84 of 178 Vision Statement from the Official Community Plan Bowen Island is known and loved as a small, friendly, caring community characterized by: • A population diverse in income, age and lifestyles • Varied and affordable housing options • Many people active in community life • Well-protected natural ecosystems and green spaces • A vibrant, resilient local economy that enhances social well-being while respecting local, regional and global environment limits • An ethic of self-reliance, which underpins decisions where conserving land, air, water and energy reduces Bowen’s ecological footprint 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 The Official Community Plan (OCP) is a legal document providing a long-range vision for the development of Bowen Island. The OCP provides a policy framework to guide and manage the following aspects of the Island’s development: economic development, environment and natural resource use, housing, municipal services, parks and trail development and transportation. It is designed to balance the Island’s current and future social, environmental and economic needs. It was adopted by Council in September 2011. 2 Page 85 of 178 Values as Our Moral Compass At our Inaugural Council Meeting on December 1, 2014, we were reminded of the importance of understanding, stating and using the values we hold dear as a community. We have now adopted a Values Statement that will inform how to approach all matters that come before us, and how to act with integrity in our leadership roles. In decision- making, these core values will act as our moral compass—guiding us to do the right thing. Our Values Statement contains 10 core values: 1. Accountability – accepting responsibility for our actions 2. Appreciation – recognizing the quality, value and significance of people, places and the natural environment 3. Caring – showing respect, concern and empathy for others 4. Clear thinking – acting intelligently, with a focus on the realities 5. Courage – leading the community with confidence and resolution 6. Creativity – responding imaginatively to opportunities and challenges 7. Honesty – conducting ourselves in a fair and straightforward way 8. Inclusiveness – including, sharing with, and listening to people across the community 9. Moderation – doing and spending neither too much nor too little 10. Resilience – demonstrating the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties 3 Page 86 of 178 Welcome to Island Plan 2018 Island Plan 2018 is the fourth in a series. As I look back over the earlier plans, I’m struck by one priority that we have already realized during our council term. At our first planning session in early 2015, we recognized that building relationships with outside organizations would be critical to fulfilling the commitments we made during the election campaign. And that has proven to be the case. So before looking at how we plan to close out our term, I’d like to look back for a moment. Before 2015, Vancouver Coastal Health had warned the council of the day that the Cove Bay Water System did not meet new guidelines. Unless we built a new water treatment plant, they might well stop approving any new development in Snug Cove. The calibre of our infrastructure – water and sewer – was hampering meeting our community needs. By working with MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, MLA Jordan Sturdy and provincial ministries, we were able to secure almost $4 million in funding for the new plant, and in the past year, we confirmed through a pilot project that the proposed innovative technology will work for our island. MP Goldsmith-Jones also helped secure a grant of $253,599 from the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, and MLA Sturdy assisted with funding the solar panels you see today atop the Cove Commons. By placing an emphasis on planning for integrated and active transportation, and working closely with TransLink, we have been able to secure funding to improve road safety and have been chosen for a pilot project aimed at better utilizing our transit buses. Through our meetings with BC Housing, we have been able to put together a major affordable housing initiative on our Community Lands. While necessary funding from the Province is still pending, we are cautiously optimistic. I think it would be fair to say that the relationship between Bowen Island and BC Ferries has not always been amicable. Recently, BCF has engaged with our community with good results: the restoration of cut service and a new, more realistic schedule. Community consultation is now underway on the upgrade of Horseshoe Bay Terminal, and we are optimistic that a Snug Cove terminal upgrade will be included in the next BCF capital plan. Throughout our term we have been working with Metro Vancouver to deal with the derelict cottages in Davies Orchard. While the outcome is not what some had hoped for, Metro Parks has budgeted over $2 million for cottage restoration and grounds improvements. 4 Page 87 of 178 Last summer we were shocked to learn about plans to log the Crown lands on Bowen. By taking a strong position and mobilizing exceptional community support, we were able to forestall plans for the next few years. We are now actively pursuing a long-term solution by working with the various provincial ministries and are confi dent that preservation of our forests for recreational, environmental and ecological reasons is an achievable goal. In looking at our other priorities, we see several started in 2015 that remain on our list. We started out with a desire to create a Parks Master Plan. This year it will be implemented. Our Integrated Transportation Plan is also nearing completion. Both plans look at multi-use paths and trails. The two can now move forward together to combine active transportation with recreational improvements. Several other priorities have also merged together as individual projects have progressed. Building a fi re hall, dealing with commuter parking, improving Snug Cove, creating diverse housing and working towards a community centre have all informed our decisions on how best to utilize our Community Lands and which lands to offer for sale. I don’t believe that when we started that planning session three years ago we realized that we, as a Council, had a collective vision for our council term, but as I see our priorities becoming realized, I believe our term will be remembered for our ability to trust and work with outside agencies as well as working with diverse priorities within our community to create and advance an agenda that has benefi ted all of us. So please peruse this year’s Island Plan and let us know what you think. We believe that by completing the projects we have undertaken, we will leave a fi rm foundation for the next Council and allow them to move forward with the vision they in turn bring to their strategic planning session for 2019. Mayor Murray Skeels March 2018 5 Page 88 of 178 Introducing the strategic pillars and our priorities for 2018 STRATEGIC PILLAR A – WELL-PROTECTED ECOSYSTEMS AND GREEN SPACES 1. Adopt and implement the Parks Plan This pillar covers the work we do to protect, preserve and enhance our 2. Develop a Site unique mix of natural ecosystems and natural spaces for the benefit of Alteration Bylaw Bowen Island residents and visitors. It includes developing environmental stewardship strategies affecting parks, greenways, trails and beaches; and 3. Protect the shoreline our commitment to manage growth in a way that is conditioned by the natural environment. STRATEGIC PILLAR B – ENGAGED, ACCOUNTABLE & EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT 1. Sell some Community Lands This pillar covers the work we do to maintain open, accountable and 2. Continue to improve effective municipal operations focused on improving the economic, municipal procedures environmental and social well-being of present and future generations of and policies Bowen Island residents. It includes fostering community involvement in municipal affairs and engaging with other levels of government and non- governmental organizations to accomplish our goals. STRATEGIC PILLAR C – VIBRANT COMMUNITY 1. Continue working towards building the This pillar covers the work we do to enhance the friendly, caring character Community Centre and of the Bowen Island community, with residents working together to new Municipal Offices improve our collective quality of life. Recognizing Snug Cove as the 2. Build our main Fire Hall commercial and community heart of Bowen Island, it includes work to and a new Emergency expand commercial, residential, community, institutional and cultural uses Operations Centre that will contribute towards a pleasant, walkable village, appropriate in form and scale to our small community. 3. Enable and support community-driven initiatives 4. Improve Snug Cove 6 Page 89 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR D – DIVERSE POPULATION 1. Actively support diverse housing This pillar covers the work we do to welcome and support a population diverse in income, age and lifestyle. Our work here reflects our commitment to manage growth in a way that respects social and economic diversity, and to ensure varied and affordable housing options. STRATEGIC PILLAR E – WISELY MANAGED ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT 1. Develop our Climate Action Program This pillar reflects the work we do to conserve land, air, water and energy to reduce Bowen Island’s ecological footprint, minimize our contribution to global climate change, and help to maintain our ethic of self-reliance. It includes our work to preserve a marine-oriented community and island atmosphere. STRATEGIC PILLAR F – ROBUST AND RESILIENT LOCAL ECONOMY 1. Continue to improve our transportation options This pillar reflects our work to foster a robust and resilient local economy that enhances social well-being while respecting local, regional and global environment limits. It includes our work to help create and maintain local jobs in sustainable Bowen Island–based activities. 7 Page 90 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR A – WELL-PROTECTED ECOSYSTEMS AND GREEN SPACES Priority A1 Adopt and implement the Parks Plan What is contemplated, exactly Adopt the Parks Plan in spring 2018 and begin its implementation. Steps to be taken 1. Create a work plan for 2018 and beyond based on the Parks Plan with input from the Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee. 2. Continue collaborating on selected projects with partners including local groups, Howe Sound communities, Metro Vancouver and the Province. Key contact for this priority Councillor Sue Ellen Fast The outcome: how it looks The Parks Plan has been adopted by Council. The Parks, Trails and on November 1, 2018 Greenways Advisory Committee is completing projects outlined in its work plan. Priority A2 Develop a Site Alteration Bylaw What is contemplated, exactly Develop a Site Alteration Bylaw that includes development permit guidelines requiring a project impact report prepared by a qualified professional before any alteration of steep or hazardous slopes. Steps to be taken 1. Review topographical mapping. 2. Review similar bylaws in other communities. 3. Present completed research to Council. 4. Draft bylaw. Key contact for this priority Mayor Murray Skeels The outcome: how it looks The Site Alteration Bylaw is adopted. on November 1, 2018 8 Page 91 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR A – WELL-PROTECTED ECOSYSTEMS AND GREEN SPACES Priority A3 Protect the shoreline What is contemplated, exactly Continue work related to shoreline protection. This priority will include the Mannion Bay (Deep Bay) Management Strategy and further work on dock regulation. Steps to be taken 1. Continue with the implementation of the Mannion Bay Management Strategy: a) deciding on bylaw enforcement strategies b) identifying social planning options c) determining the scope of environmental assessment (e.g., identify source of pollution) 2. Continue work on dock regulation by drafting a bylaw that maps where docks are permitted. Key contacts for this priority For Mannion Bay, Councillor Alison Morse For dock regulation, Mayor Murray Skeels The outcome: how it looks Sandy Beach is being enjoyed by residents and visitors, with fewer on November 1, 2018 problems arising in the evening. The number of boats anchoring in Mannion Bay (Deep Bay) remains stable. Bylaws have been updated to reflect greater protection for public beaches and the recreational foreshore. 9 Page 92 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR B – ENGAGED, ACCOUNTABLE AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT Priority B1 Sell some Community Lands What is contemplated, exactly Identify additional portions of the Community Lands that are surplus to municipal needs, and sell chosen parcels. Sale proceeds will pay down our Community Lands debt and provide funds for capital projects. Steps to be taken 1. Complete the sale of Lot 2, Area 1. 2. Identify and rezone, as appropriate, other Community Lands for possible sale including: a) proceed with community consultation to inform an OCP amendment and rezoning of Lot 1 b) decide on subdivision and marketing strategies if areas of Lot 1 are to be sold 3. Update priorities and planning for the remaining Community Lands, including comprehensive planning for Lot 2. Key contacts for this priority Mayor Murray Skeels, Councillor Gary Ander, Councillor Maureen Nicholson The outcome: how it looks Lot 2, Area 1 has sold. The debt incurred to buy the Community Lands on November 1, 2018 has been paid off. Other Community Lands may have been identified to be sold. Any required rezoning is initiated, with a plan in place to market those lands. 10 Page 93 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR B – ENGAGED, ACCOUNTABLE AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT Priority B2 Continue to improve municipal procedures and policies What is contemplated, exactly Continue work on several operational priorities. Steps to be taken 1. Finish updating the Emergency Management Plan and programs. 2. Improve financial sustainability through the development of an Asset Management Plan. 3. Update planning-related bylaws. 4. Implement business licensing. Key contacts for this priority For Emergency Management Plan, Councillor Sue Ellen Fast For Asset Management Plan, Councillor Alison Morse For planning-related bylaws, Councillor Sue Ellen Fast, Councillor Alison Morse For Business Licensing, Councillor Michael Kaile, Councillor Maureen Nicholson The outcome: how it looks Council has adopted the Subdivision and Servicing Bylaw as well as a on November 1, 2018 Business Licensing Bylaw. Work continues on other planning-related bylaws. 11 Page 94 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR C – VIBRANT COMMUNITY Priority C1 Continue working towards building the Community Centre and new Municipal Offices What is contemplated, exactly Work towards building the Community Centre, including municipal offices. Steps to be taken 1. Validate project costs at Design Development. 2. Develop and implement a financial strategy including a capital fundraising campaign. 3. Design and implement a communications strategy for fundraising and engaging the community. 4. Prepare a referendum borrowing bylaw for the October 2018 election. Key contacts for this priority Councillor Gary Ander, Councillor Melanie Mason, Councillor Alison Morse The outcome: how it looks The community has spoken through the referendum process. If on November 1, 2018 supported, the Community Centre will proceed to the construction phase. Priority C2 Build our main Fire Hall and new Emergency Operations Centre What is contemplated, exactly Relocate and replace the current main Fire Hall, including an Emergency Operations Centre. Steps to be taken 1. Investigate sustainability and self-sufficiency options. 2. Engage a project manager. 3. Build the Fire Hall: a) hire architect to prepare working drawings b) approve contract c) obtain building permit d) commence construction 12 Page 95 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR C – VIBRANT COMMUNITY Key contacts for this priority Councillor Gary Ander, Councillor Alison Morse The outcome: how it looks Construction of the Fire Hall and Emergency Operations Centre is well on November 1, 2018 underway. Priority C3 Enable and support community-driven initiatives What is contemplated, exactly Using the Collaborative Projects Policy, enable and support community- driven initiatives. As appropriate, provide guidance on municipal procedures and policies, funding options, access to staff expertise and/ or proposal development. As needed, form working groups or task forces. Steps to be taken As resources permit, continue to enable and support new initiatives. Key contacts for this priority Councillor Melanie Mason, Councillor Michael Kaile, Councillor Maureen Nicholson The outcome: how it looks Innovative ideas are encouraged by Council. Community members have on November 1, 2018 a better understanding of the processes and policies involved to gain Council’s support. The policy has borne fruit. 13 Page 96 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR C – VIBRANT COMMUNITY Priority C4 Improve Snug Cove What is contemplated, exactly Initiate, coordinate and support Snug Cove improvement projects. Steps to be taken 1. Continue to enable and support initiatives, including those in progress (e.g., heritage orchard revitalization). 2. Work to improve the safety and functionality of Cardena corner for pedestrians and vehicles. See Priority F1. 3. Improve the aesthetics of the lock block concrete wall and the artificial rock face across from Lot 2, Area 1. 4. Improve parking for vehicles, scooters and bicycles. See Priority F1. 5. Through the Snug Cove Improvements Working Group, continue with small steps to improve the experience of Snug Cove users. Key contacts for this priority Mayor Murray Skeels, Councillor Michael Kaile, Councillor Melanie Mason, Councillor Maureen Nicholson The outcome: how it looks Cardena Road is being improved and the corner is safer. Work is on November 1, 2018 underway in the Davies Orchard. Snug Cove is increasingly welcoming, attractive, vibrant and walkable. 14 Page 97 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR D – DIVERSE POPULATION Priority D1 Actively support diverse housing What is contemplated, exactly Continue to work on making Bowen Island a welcoming, long-term home for people of varying income levels, lifestyles and age groups. Steps to be taken 1. Convene a Committee of the Whole to discuss prior housing research on Bowen Island and current conditions. 2. Establish the terms of reference for a Housing Advisory Committee. 3. Deliver a housing speaker program as part of community engagement on housing issues. 4. Develop the bylaw for an Affordable Housing Reserve Fund. 5. Continue to work with BC Housing on a Community Partnership Initiative (CPI) project for rental housing. 6. Encourage other diverse housing initiatives. Key contacts for this priority Mayor Murray Skeels, Councillor Gary Ander, Councillor Maureen Nicholson The outcome: how it looks The Bowen Island Municipality Housing Advisory Committee has been on November 1, 2018 established. The bylaw for an Affordable Housing Reserve Fund has been adopted. Work with BC Housing has progressed. New housing options for Islanders are available or in sight. 15 Page 98 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR E – WISELY MANAGED ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT Priority E1 Develop our Climate Action Program What is contemplated, exactly Ensure progress continues towards reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to mitigate the severity of climate change, as required by the BC Climate Action Charter and our community plan. Consider climate change impacts in municipal decision-making. Steps to be taken 1. Establish an Environment and Climate Action Advisory Committee to support local environmental initiatives. 2. Continue work on our Community Energy and Emissions Plan, including adoption of the Energy Step Code. 3. Continue work on meeting targets for corporate carbon neutrality and report on progress through the provincial Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program. 4. Continue work on a drought management plan, especially water conservation measures, in part using a Natural Asset Management framework. 5. Continue to encourage alternative transportation options, on and off island, and with BC Ferries. See Priority F1. 6. Ensure a climate action lens is applied in all municipal initiatives (e.g., construction of new municipal buildings, selection of replacement fleet vehicles). 7. Make use of resources and programs offered through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the federal and provincial governments and Metro Vancouver (e.g., apply to the Smart Cities Challenge to improve island mobility and reduce community transportation greenhouse gas emissions). 8. Encourage and support community-based initiatives, as appropriate, related to climate action (e.g., Climate Conversation series). Key contacts for this priority Councillor Sue Ellen Fast, Councillor Maureen Nicholson 16 Page 99 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR E – WISELY MANAGED ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT The outcome: how it looks Bowen continues on track for reducing its GHG emissions and addressing on November 1, 2018 other climate change concerns. The new committee brings greater energy and focus to climate action on Bowen. 17 Page 100 of 178 STRATEGIC PILLAR F – ROBUST AND RESILIENT LOCAL ECONOMY Priority F1 Continue to improve our transportation options What is contemplated, exactly Complete and adopt the Transportation Plan which focuses on active transportation and integrated transportation for Bowen Island and key points on the mainland. Continue to address Cardena Road safety concerns/Snug Cove ferry terminal and parking issues in the cove. Advocate for improvements that enhance the ferry connection between Bowen Island and Horseshoe Bay during the planning phase for BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay terminal redevelopment in 2021. Steps to be taken 1. Complete and adopt the Transportation Plan. 2. Create a 2018 work plan (e.g., planning for school travel, applying to be added in the TransLink Major Road Network, developing road standards and active transportation design guidelines and policy, creating a speed reduction framework and policy). 3. Complete a Cross-Island Multi Use Path Feasibility Study. 4. Apply to BikeBC and other identified funding partners to help fund Phase 1 of the Cross-Island Multi Use Path. 5. Address Cardena Road/Snug Cove ferry terminal safety concerns and parking issues in the cove. See also Priority C4. 6. During the consultation phase for the BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay terminal upgrade, advocate for improved integrated and multi-modal transportation options and improvements that enhance the ferry connection between Bowen Island and Horseshoe Bay. Key contact for this priority Councillor Melanie Mason The outcome: how it looks The Transportation Plan is adopted and implemented starting in 2018. on November 1, 2018 Pedestrian and bike safety are being addressed as well as improvements to transit. Bowen Island has played an active role in the BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay redevelopment consultation process. Bowen Islanders are seeing transportation issues being addressed and a long-term transportation vision for Bowen Island has been established. 18 Page 101 of 178 The 12 Fundamental Goals of the Official Community Plan The following goals are considered fundamental to our island life, present and future. 1. To preserve and protect the unique amenities and natural environment of Bowen Island for the benefit of Bowen Island residents and, generally, for residents of British Columbia. 2. To recognize the importance of the marine environment and preserve a marine-oriented community and island atmosphere. 3. To provide environmental stewardship strategies, to be followed by residents and visitors alike, that recognize societal responsibilities, as well as the rights of property owners. 4. To minimize Bowen Island’s contribution to global climate change. 5. To establish a land use pattern which places high priority on environmental and social factors. 6. To manage growth in a way that it is conditioned by the natural environment and respects social and economic diversity. 7. To be inclusive by welcoming residents with varying income levels, lifestyles and age groups. 8. To ensure a healthy community, with residents working together to improve the quality of life. 9. To ensure that a balance is maintained between community well-being and the rights of individual property owners. 10. To foster the creation and maintenance of local employment in island-based sustainable activities. 11. To recognize Snug Cove as the commercial and community heart of Bowen Island, and to provide for the expansion of commercial, residential, and community and cultural uses that will contribute towards a pleasant, walkable village, appropriate in form and scale to a small community. 12. To engage other levels of government and non-governmental organizations to accomplish the objectives and policies of this OCP. 19 Page 102 of 178 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island BC V0N 1G2 www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca 604-947-4255 [email protected] facebook.com/bowenislandmunicipality @BIMunicipality youtube.com/bowenislandmunicipality Designer: Fenella Jacquet, Bowen Island Photography courtesy of the Bowen Agricultural Alliance, Stephanie Hackett, Leah Darling, Sophie Idsinga, Alison Isto, Raf Izdebski, Shauna Jennings, and Janice Skeels Page 103 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: David Demner < > Sent: February 25, 2018 11:34 AM To: Bowen Island Municipality; Daniel Martin; Hope Dallas; Sophie Idsinga Subject: Artisan Blue Building & Tom Matzen Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hello BIM and Daniel, It has been brought to my attention that during his dealings with the municipality, most recently regarding affordable housing, Tom Matzen stated that he is an owner of the Blue Building in Artisan Square. I want to make it clear in writing that Tom Matzen is not, as has never been, an owner or shareholder or partner in the Artisan Blue Building. All opinions expressed by Tom Matzen are solely his opinion and do not reflect the opinions of the Artisan Blue Building owners, shareholders, partners, or directors. Here is one example of his misrepresentation: https://bowenisland.civicweb.net/document/95621/Tom%20Matzen.compressed.pdf?handle=936BF2D9151346F3B08E 2F4229F6BD82 Please let me know if you have any questions or need any clarifications. Regards, David Demner 1 Page 104 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: Susanne Schloegl < > Sent: February 23, 2018 2:29 PM To: BIMBC - Mayor And Council Subject: CBC news : From matchmaking to babysitting, how this Ontario town secured 18 family doctors Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hello all, Dr. Kiraly sent me this link. I would appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to read it. Sincerely, Susanne Schloegl M.D. From matchmaking to babysitting, the physician recruiter in Goderich, Ont., went to elaborate lengths to convince doctors to move to the small town. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/physician-recruitment-goderich-ontario-success-1.4538925 Shared from the CBC News App for iPad 1 Page 105 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: Don Youngson Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Good afternoon: As our young community address the future of our Community Lands and future applications for rezoning large land parcels, it would be well worth rethinking the rather haphazard methods of community engagement presently that have been employed. Attached is a copy of a “section of Toolbox” that the city of Belfast developed for the process for community engagement The Community Land properties, their future uses and the fear of a quick financial hit from selling them off are issues that must be made by our entire community and not the council of the day. However, it is up to this council and those that plan to run again to engage the residents of Bowen ASAP to develop a Land Use strategy, land lease management process and amenity goals for these properties. Bowen Island is exceptionally unique and diverse, the Community Lands are critical to supporting this diversity, housing types, community amenities and the participation of not-for-profits and senior government agencies. Even more important is to discuss the issue of selling addition community lands or secure them in perpetuity and develop them on the basis of long term leases. What is so important is to have mayor, council and our community to make that commitment before the fall election. Best regards, Don https://www.communityplanningtoolkit.org/sites/default/files/Engagement.pdf Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad 1 Page 106 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: Don Youngson < > Sent: February 23, 2018 1:27 PM To: BIMBC - Mayor And Council; Bowen Island Undercurrent; BIMBC - Economic Development Committee; Bowenfoundation Info; Jacqui Massey; Shelagh MacKinnon; Bonny Brokenshire; Kathy Lalonde; Daniel Martin; Wolfgang Duntz; Dave Pollard; John Reid; Rondy Dike Subject: HOUSING NEEDS AND GAPS STUDY Attachments: Village_of_Lumby_Housing_Needs_&_Gaps.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Good afternoon: Attached is an associated report to the Lumby Housing Strategy, FYI. I am circulating these reports as an attempt to encourage our mayor and council to cease any further rezoning, zoning modifications and sale of any of the Commnity Lands until a thourogh and meaningful process of community engagement is completed. With the fall election only a few months away there appears to be a sense of urgency to fix the fate and future nature of these lands with only a casual series of “Pop Up” easel, sticky note and questionnaire sessions in the community. The community lands, Surplus Lands, can not be replaced, the opportunity for them to provide a perpetual revenue stream to our municipality through long term leases has been successfully proven throughout the METRO municipalities for decades. For council to even contemplate selling any further property would be financially reckless and foolhardy, tempted by a quick financial gain to fund some politically motivated effort. Thank for your consideration. Don Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad 1 Page 107 of 178 HOUSING NEEDS + GAPS REPORT Prepared for the Village of Lumby May 2017 Page 108 of 178 Page 109 of 178 Table of Contents Introduction ...... 1 Methodology ...... 1 The Housing Continuum ...... 2 Context ...... 4 Housing Indicators ...... 8 Population ...... 8 Housing ...... 10 Community Programs ...... 21 Affordability Analysis ...... 23 Overview ...... 23 Rental Affordability Analysis ...... 23 Homeownership Affordability Analysis ...... 26 Demonstrated Need ...... 29 Housing Gaps ...... 31 Other Related Issues ...... 32 In Closing ...... 34 Next Steps ...... 34 Appendix A: Key Terms Appendix B: List of Key Informants Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 Page 110 of 178 Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 Page 111 of 178 Introduction In early 2017, the Village of Lumby engaged CitySpaces Consulting to prepare a Housing Needs and Gaps Assessment. The purpose of the study is to provide the Village with a better understanding of local housing issues. Lumby has recently undertaken a number of community-wide initiatives, including an Economic Development Strategy and resident survey, which indicated a need to better understand housing issues and gaps. Findings from this housing needs and gaps assessment are expected to inform a subsequent initiative to formulate strategies to address housing challenges, which will be included in a Housing Strategy Report and Implementation Plan. This assessment has involved assembling and analyzing relevant and reliable data, as well as talking with the community stakeholders about housing needs. • There are a number of factors that are examined as part of a housing assessment, including current housing mix, housing tenure, rental prices, housing sales prices, and household income. This information provides an indication on the level of affordability in the community, and particularly “who” in the community face the greatest challenges. Methodology Determining the need and demand for housing is framed by BC Housing’s Housing Need and Demand Study Template, which focuses on obtaining both quantitative and qualitative sources of information to offer comprehensive insight into local housing needs. To provide this baseline of understanding of the service and planning context, this report includes a policy review and community profile, including an inventory of local housing and services in the Lumby area. • The quantitative data highlighted in this report has been obtained from a variety of sources, where available. Research sources include the 2006, 2011, and 2016 Census of Canada; 2011 National Housing Survey; the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); BC Stats; BC Housing; and the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board. • The qualitative information was obtained by collecting insights, observations, and perspectives of community stakeholders. A series of one-on-one interviews were conducted over the telephone, documenting key concerns related to housing in Lumby and area communities (a list of community stakeholders who participated in key informant interviews in available in Appendix B). Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 1 Page 112 of 178 The Housing Continuum The Housing Continuum is a visual concept that shows a full range of types and tenures of housing, from seasonal shelters to home ownership. As an illustration it has two purposes—to provide readers with an “at a glance” look at what housing planners use as a basis for analysis, and as a tool to identify gaps in the Lumby area housing market. The non-market side of the continuum, the left side, includes emergency shelters, safe houses, and transitional and supportive housing. These represent temporary and less stable housing solutions. On this end of the continuum, the housing forms typically include the greatest level of support service and often require the most public funding. Moving along the continuum, there is independent social housing for low income households. While this type of housing is still government subsidized, there is no additional support required for households to be able to live independently and often less subsidy is needed to maintain these units. On the right of the continuum, rent supplements form a bridge across the non-market and market sides, with government assistance provided to individuals who are renting in the private market. The remaining units include rental and ownership housing forms that are available through the private market without any subsidy required. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 2 Page 113 of 178 Figure 1: The Housing Continuum The 1: Figure Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 3 Page 114 of 178 Context Lumby is located in the southern interior of B.C., within the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO). The 2016 census reported a population of 1,833. The village encompasses nearly six square kilometres of land in the White Valley at the confluence of Creighton, Duteau, Harris, and Bessette Creeks. The village is approximately 26 kilometres east of the City of Vernon along Highway 6 and serves as the gateway community to the Monashee Mountains. Lumby adopted its most recent Official Community Plan (OCP) in 2014. The OCP identifies a number of principles that should be used to shape future growth. Principles that are relevant in the context of housing include the protection of the natural environment and promotion of environmental stewardship, the development of a diversified economy, the support of downtown revitalization, the management of growth in a smart and orderly way, the development of vibrant neighbourhoods with village character, and the promotion of an integrated approach to planning and development. • Specific goals in relation to housing call for the provision of a variety of housing types, tenures, and densities to the meet the diverse needs of the community; the promotion of residential densification in the Village’s downtown core and surrounding lands; and the facilitation of the development of affordable housing in Lumby. • Lumby’s OCP conforms to and was prepared in conjunction with the North Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy (RGS). The RGS acknowledges that compact development is more sustainable, livable, and fiscally responsible than low density sprawl and emphasized the importance of creating compact complete communities that are livable, healthy, safe, and walkable. The RGS also expresses the region’s aspiration to incorporate growth within existing urban areas as much as possible and expand the rural protection boundary only when necessary. • The OCP and RGS support higher density and mixed use development to support regional sustainability goals. They promote a vision of defined community centres within existing communities, preserving and enhancing existing neighbourhoods by encouraging choices in housing types and promoting connectivity in the street network to accommodate walking, bicycling, and transit use. Focusing development in this way reduces development pressure on rural areas, allowing agricultural, natural, and low density rural residential lands to be preserved. OCP and RGS policies also support the need for more affordable housing options to meet the diverse needs of communities in the region. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 4 Page 115 of 178 Recently, the Village initiated an Economic Development Strategy. One element of this initiative was a Land and Development Strategic Plan, which seeks to maximize impact of existing municipally owned land. • The plan identifies that the Village owns 22 properties with an assessed value of over $7.6 million. There are opportunities to examine how these municipally-owned properties are being used, and to redevelop under-utilized properties. There are also opportunities to potentially collaborate with private landowners for community benefit to stimulate investment and growth. • The plan recognizes a “severe shortage of attainable and affordable homes” in Lumby, and states that municipally-owned land could be used to promote affordable housing, in terms of social housing and affordable homeownership housing, as well as leveraging the creation of new market housing. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 5 Page 116 of 178 FigureRegional 2: Map of theDistrict Regional Districtof North of North Okanagan Okanagan Area F Enderby Spallumcheen Armstrong Area B Area C Vernon Lumby Area E Cold Stream (Cherryville) Area D (Rural Lumby) Source: RDNO Automated Computer Mapping System (2017) Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 6 Page 117 of 178 Figure 3: Aerial Photograph of Village of Lumby with Municipal Borders Lumby Source: RDNO Automated Computer Mapping System (2017) Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 7 Page 118 of 178 Housing Indicators Housing indicators in this section were compiled from a variety of different data sources. Where possible, the information is presented for the geographic area that encompasses the Village of Lumby and Electoral D (Rural Lumby), but this level of geography is not consistently available. Occasionally, the information is only available for the geography of the RDNO. Where it is relevant, the RDNO and the Province of B.C. as a whole are used as a benchmark or comparison, as well as neighbouring communities. Population According to the 2016 Census, there were 1,833 people living in Lumby. An additional 2,672 people lived in the surrounding Electoral Area D. As a whole, the population for the region has experienced generally steady population growth, with the RDNO experiencing a population growth rate of 9.1% over the past 10 years, adding 7,053 people. This is slightly less than the growth rate for B.C. as a whole, which experienced a population growth rate of 13% over the previous 10 years. The City of Vernon, which accounts for nearly half the population of the RDNO, experienced a population growth rate of 11.6% over 10 years. The Village of Lumby’s growth rate over the same period was slightly higher than Vernon’s—an increase of 12.2%. Figure 4: Population Change, Lumby, Area Communities, Region, and B.C. (2006, 2011, 2016) Percent Annual Community/Area 2006 2011 2016 Change Growth 2006-2016 Rate Village of Lumby 1,634 1,731 1,833 12.2% 1.2% Electoral Area D (Rural Lumby) 2,837 2,848 2,672 -5.8% -0.6% Coldstream 9,471 10,314 10,648 12.4% 1.2% Electoral Area C 3,947 3,847 3,870 -2.0% -0.2% Electoral Area E (Cherryville) 934 939 1,010 8.1% 0.8% City of Vernon 35,944 38,180 40,116 11.6% 1.2% TOTAL RDNO 77,301 81,237 84,354 9.1% 0.9% TOTAL B.C. 4,113,487 4,400,057 4,648,055 13.0% 1.3% Source: Statistics Canada (2006, 2011, 2016) Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 8 Page 119 of 178 AGE COMPOSITION Lumby generally has a younger population compared to Electoral Area D, the RDNO, and B.C. as a whole, with an average age of 42 compared to an average age of 45 for Electoral Area D and 46 for the RDNO. While the proportion of the population in the RDNO between the ages of 0-14 is 15%, in Lumby it is 20%. Although the proportion of people aged 15-24 in Lumby is only 8%, compared to 12% in the province of B.C. as a whole, the proportion of people aged 25-44 is 25%, which is close to the proportion of 27% in B.C. as a whole. Figure 5: Population of Lumby, Electoral Area D, RDNO, and B.C., by Age Group, 2016 Village of Lumby 40% 38% Electoral Area D RDNO 31% British Columbia 29% 30% 28% 27% 25% 21% 21% 20% 19% 20% 18% 18% 16% 15%15%15% 12% 10% 10% 8% 8% 3% 2% 2% 1% 0% 0-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65-84 85+ Source: Statistics Canada, Census (2016) The population composition by age provided by census data mirrors reports by community stakeholders who indicated that Lumby is home to many young families. Stakeholders also indicated it is not uncommon for young adults to leave the community to find work in other regions or for university. It was reported that many of these young adults will often return to the village when they are ready to start a family. Other young families who don’t have ties to the village are also attracted to Lumby because of its small-town character, schools, and affordability compared to Vernon and other parts of the North Okanagan. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 9 Page 120 of 178 POPULATION PROJECTIONS BC Stats prepares population estimates and projections at a regional district level. According to BC Stats’ most recent projections, the population in the RDNO is expected to grow by 7,319 people between 2017 and 2027, an increase of 8% over the projected 10 year period. At an annual projected growth rate of 0.8%, this increase is consistent with the historical growth rates over the previous 10 years. Figure 6: Projections of Population Growth Rate by Age Group for the RDNO, 2018-2027 40% 0-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65-84 85+ 30% 20% 10% 0% -10% -20% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Source: BC Stats, P.E.O.P.L.E. (2016) When considering the population projections by age group, the most significant trend will be an aging of the region’s population as baby boomers age into higher age brackets. Currently, 25% of the population is 65 years of age and older and by 2027 it is projected that number will rise to nearly 30%. Housing Unfortunately, recent data on many housing indicators are not available for Lumby because the 2016 census data on household characteristics will not be released until the autumn of 2017. Additionally, because of the voluntary method of the 2011 Census’s National Household Survey, the non- response rate was significantly higher than those of the previous long form census. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 10 Page 121 of 178 In some cases, data for smaller communities has been suppressed due to the quality of the data and to protect the privacy of census participants. This is the case with Lumby, and as a result data related to the age of housing stock, housing conditions, housing tenure, monthly shelter costs, and median values of owned dwellings is not available for 2011 or 2016. However, data for Electoral Area D is available, as well as data for the RDNO. Data from these alternative geographic areas can serve as proxies for the Village of Lumby and provide a good indication of what may be expected of the Village’s household characteristics. Data for Lumby from the 2006 census is presented for some housing indicators, where appropriate, to provide indications of historical patterns. MARKET HOUSING In 2016, there were 77 dwellings1 in Lumby and 1,110 in Electoral Area D. Single-detached homes are the predominant form of housing with 71% dwellings being single-detached. Between 2006 and 2016, the number dwellings in Lumby increased by 95 units, or 14%, which is very similar to the rate of increase of new dwellings in the RDNO as a whole. Figure 7: Housing Mix by Community, 2016 Village of Lumby Electoral Area D RDNO 3% 5% 1% 11% 4% 1% 20% 21% 11% 64% 71% 87% Single-Detached Semi-Detached and Rowhouse Apartment Movable Dwelling and Other Source: Statistics Canada, Census (2016) 1 Statistics Canada defines “private dwelling occupied by usual residents” as a dwelling in which a person or a group of persons is permanently residing. It excludes collective dwellings, which include, for example, seniors homes and complex care facilities. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 11 Page 122 of 178 Figure 8: Dwellings by Type and Community, 2006 and 2016 Electoral Area D Village of Lumby RDNO (Rural Lumby) % % % Housing Type 2006 2016 2006 2016 2006 2016 Change Change Change Total Private Dwelling Units 675 770 14% 1,115 1,110 -0.4% 31,875 35,875 13% Single-Detached 440 540 23% 1,000 965 -4% 21,260 23,025 8% Semi-Detached and Rowhouse 100 160 60% 0 10 100% 3,155 4,075 29% Apartment 80 40 -50% 20 15 -25% 6,055 7,190 19% Movable Dwellings and Other 55 25 -55% 90 120 33% 1,370 1,600 17% Census data appears to reflect what was heard from community stakeholders, who also reported that most dwellings in Lumby are single-detached homes. Community stakeholders said that the number of semi-detached and rowhouse dwellings, which can include duplex homes, is relatively small compared to single-detached dwellings. Interviews also indicated a relatively small number of apartment dwelling units in Lumby. Interviews with community stakeholders identified that movable dwellings such as recreational vehicles and travel trailers—distinct from more permanent forms of mobile, modular, and manufactured homes—were being used in rural areas as permanent and semi-permanent housing. Such housing is often used by low-income single people, often young adults, who cannot find more suitable or permanent rental housing in the area. While some of these movable dwellings may be equipped with adequate heating, water, and sanitary systems, others may lack these basic features. Data provided by the Village of Lumby for residential building permits indicate fairly steady growth in the number of new housing being created. Between 2011 and 2016, 24 permits for new housing units were issued, averaging at a rate of four new housing units per year. The large number of new housing units permitted in 2016 illustrates that there may be episodic spikes in the number of new housing units that are created in any given year. The spike in new housing units in 2016 could indicate a strengthening residential real estate market in Lumby with strong demand for new housing. However, the spike could also be the result of the completion of larger developments consisting of multiple housing units. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 12 Page 123 of 178 Figure 9: Residential Building Permits for New Housing Units, Other Residential, and Residential Permit Value in the Village of Lumby by Year, 2011-2016 $4,803 14 13 $5,000 12 12 10 $3,750 10 9 8 8 7 7 $2,500 6 5 4 4 $1,302 $970 $1,250 2 $830 2 $431 Thousands in Value Permit Residential Building Permits Residential $223 1 0 0 $0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 New Housing Permits Other Residential Permits Value of Permits Source: Village of Lumby (2017) AGE OF HOUSING Census data indicates that the area has a slightly older housing stock than the province as a whole. Based on the 2011 National Household Survey, 60% of the 725 privately occupied dwellings in Electoral Area D were built before 1981. Throughout B.C., only 47% of privately occupied dwellings were built before 1981. Although data from the 2011 National Household Survey is not available for the Village of Lumby, data for the larger RDNO indicates that 63% of the housing stock was built before 1981. The 2006 census indicated that 63% of the housing stock in Lumby was built before 1986, which is in line with trends for Electoral Area D and the RDNO. Based on this data, it would be expected that Lumby would have a similar composition of a slightly older housing stock than the province as a whole. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 13 Page 124 of 178 Figure 10: Age of Housing Stock by Community, 2011 Electoral Area D RDNO 1960 or before 1961-1980 1981-1990 1991-2000 9% 14% 22% 17% 2001-2011 37% 21% 18% 34% 14% 15% Source: Statistics Canada, National Household Survey (2011) CONDITION OF HOUSING The 2011 National Household Survey also indicates that the area has a lower percentage of occupied dwellings in poor condition compared to the province of B.C. as a whole. Examples of “major repairs” include problems that compromise the dwelling structure (such as structural problems with the walls, floors, or ceilings) or the major systems of the dwelling (such as heating, plumbing, and electrical). According to the 2011 National Household Survey, only 4% of occupied dwellings were in need of major repairs, and only 3% in the RDNO as a whole, compared to 7% in B.C. as a whole. It is expected that Lumby would have a similar rate of housing in poor condition. The 2006 census indicated that only 4% of occupied dwellings were in need of major repairs, which is in line with 2011 census data for neighbouring areas. Figure 11: Housing Condition by Community, 2006, 2011 Village of Lumby Electoral Area D RDNO B.C. 2006 2011 2011 2011 4% 4% 3% 7% 96% 96% 97% 93% Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed Major repairs needed Source: Statistics Canada, Census (2006) and National Household Survey (2011) Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 14 Page 125 of 178 Interviews with community stakeholders indicated that there may be a higher concentration of buildings needing significant repairs among the properties being used as rental housing, including both single-detached homes and apartments. Generally, owner-occupied homes tend to be in better condition than rental properties. Stakeholders indicated that some property owners may neglect maintenance for properties that they rent, knowing that renters have few other housing choices in the area. HOUSING TENURE The percent of households in Electoral Area D that rent their homes, 10%, is smaller than the percentage of households that rent their homes in the RDNO, which is 22%, as well as the Province of B.C., which is 30%. However, the 2006 census indicated that nearly 26% of households rented their homes in Lumby, which is higher than both Electoral Area D and the RDNO, but lower than the provincial rate of 30% of households renting their homes. Based on this historic pattern, and supported by information provided by key informants, it is likely that the proportion of households renting their homes in Lumby would be higher than that of Electoral Area D and potentially higher than that of the RDNO as a whole. Households in Lumby that rent their homes may be renting single-detached homes, semi-detached and rowhouses, and apartments. Interviews with community stakeholders indicate that single- detached houses tend to be rented by larger households, such as families with children, and multigenerational families, while single people, couples, and seniors are more likely to rent apartments. Stakeholders also indicated that a large numbers of seniors, both singles and couples, continue to own their homes, often on large lots, well into retirement. Figure 12: Housing Tenure by Community, 2011 Village of Lumby Electoral Area D RDNO 2006 2011 2011 10% 26% 22% 74% 90% 78% Owner Renter Source: Statistics Canada, National Household Survey (2011) Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 15 Page 126 of 178 Based on available indicators, it appears there is a low vacancy rate in the Lumby area for rental housing units. A scan of two popular online sources for rental housing, Kijiji and Craigslist, was undertaken over a one-week period in April 2017. During this time period, there were five listings for rental housing posted on Kijiji. Of these postings, two were for three-bedroom dwellings and three were for bedrooms in shared accommodations. No rental listings were available on Craigslist. There were also five postings on Kijiji from households in search of housing, including two two-person households, a three-person household, and a six-person household. Figure 14: Summary of Available Rental Listings in the Lumby Area, April 21-28, 2017 Description of Rental Housing Unit Date Posted Montly Rent 1 bedroom in shared house April 19, 2017 $600 3 bedroom duplex unit April 17, 2017 $1,200 1 bedroom in shared house April 5, 2017 n/a 1 bedroom in shared house April 3, 2017 $600 3 bedroom modular home March 23,2017 $850 Source: Scan of Rental Listings on Kijiji (2017) These indicators align with observations provided by key informants, who also generally indicated that rental housing is very difficult to find. Informants mentioned that families may have a more difficult time finding rental housing than single person households and couples. In many cases, those renting units perceive that families may generate more noise or cause more wear and tear on units than other households. In a tight rental market, those renting housing units are in a position to choose their tenants. In terms of prices for rental units, participants generally indicated that $800 to $900 would be a typical rent range for a one-bedroom apartment unit; $900 to $1,200 for a two-bedroom apartment unit or a small single detached house; $1,200 to $1,500 for a larger two- to three-bedroom single- detached home; and $2,500 to $3,500 for larger single-detached homes of three- to six-bedrooms, which often include large properties as well. The 2011 National Household Survey provides data on the median and average shelter costs for Electoral Area D, the City of Vernon, the RDNO, and B.C. (Figure 15). This data indicates that shelter costs in Electoral Area D are generally lower than the City of Vernon and the RDNO as a whole, and well below those for the province as a whole. Interviews with key informants also indicated that rental prices may generally be lower in Lumby than in Vernon and other parts of the RDNO, but that the overall lack of supply of available rental units is the major challenge for those seeking rental housing. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 16 Page 127 of 178 The proportion of rental households spending more than 30% of their income on shelter cost is lower than both the City of Vernon and the RDNO, as well as the province as a whole. However, the proportion of households spending more than 30% of their income in the City of Vernon and the RDNO is higher than that of the province as a whole. This indicates that rental rates for the area are generally higher than what many households can afford based on incomes. Figure 15: Median Monthly Shelter Costs for Rented Dwelling and Percent of Renting Households Spending 30% or More of Household Total Income on Shelter Costs, Electoral Area D, Vernon, RDNO, and BC, 2011 Electoral Area D Vernon RDNO BC (Rural Lumby) Median Monthly Rent $703 $828 $830 $903 Average Month Rent $732 $889 $888 $989 Households Spending More than 41% 53% 51% 45% 30% of Income on Shelter Costs Source: Statistics Canada, National Household Survey (2011) Based on the proximity of Vernon to Lumby, as well as the fact that Vernon is home to a very large share of the RDNO’s rental stock, housing indicators in the Vernon rental market are a helpful indicator when considering housing issues in Lumby. CMHC provides rental market reports for communities in British Columbia that are larger than 10,000 people, which includes the Vernon census agglomeration area. The CMHC reports include data for rental units in the primary rental market, which only includes rental units in private purpose-built apartment structures containing at least three rental units. It does not account for rental units that were not originally purpose-built for the rental market, known as the secondary rental market, which includes rental condominiums and secondary suites. CMHC data indicates that the rental vacancy rate in Vernon is quite low at 1.9% (Figure 16). This is lower than the vacancy rate for the province as a whole, which is 1.3%, but far below what is generally considered a healthy vacancy rate, typically considered to be between 3% and 5%. Figure 16: CMHC Rental Market Report for Vernon, 2016 % Change Total Number Vacancy Rate Average Rents 2015-2016 Vernon B.C. Vernon B.C. Vernon B.C. Vernon B.C. Bachelor 85 16,869 1.2% 1.2% $587 $925 n/a 6% 1 Bedroom 691 97,451 1.4% 1.1% $705 $1054 5.8% 5.7% Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 17 Page 128 of 178 % Change Total Number Vacancy Rate Average Rents 2015-2016 Vernon B.C. Vernon B.C. Vernon B.C. Vernon B.C. 2 Bedroom 675 52,607 2.5% 1.7% $860 $1,215 5% 5.1% 3 Bedroom or More 107 4,217 1.2% 2.0% $935 $1,379 n/a 4.8% Total 1,558 171,144 1.9% 1.3% $783 $1,099 4.6% 5.5% Source: CMHC, Rental Market Report - British Columbia Highlights (2016) Rental prices in Vernon also appear to be increasing at a relatively high rate prices increasing 4.6% between 2015 and 2016. This is below the increase in rental rates seen throughout the province as a whole, which is 5.5%, but this figure is heavily influenced by very high rental rate increases in Metro Vancouver and Victoria. Between 2014 and 2015, rental prices in Vernon also increased, though only at a rate of 2.8%. However, the cumulative effect of these year-after-year increases in average rental prices could be eroding rental affordability in the region, and there is concern this trend could continue. In terms of dwellings that are owned by their occupants, the 2011 National Household Survey indicates that the value of owned dwellings in Electoral Area D are similar to the RDNO as a whole, although significantly less than the province as a whole. In 2011, the average value of an owned dwelling in Electoral Area D was $395,517. This figure may be slightly higher than what one would expect in Lumby due to the fact that many properties included in Electoral Area D may include significant value derived from large lots and acreages that are not typical of properties in the village. Figure 17: Median Value of Owned Dwellings and Percent of Households that Own their Homes Spending 30% or More of Household Total Income on Shelter Costs, 2011 Electoral Area D (Rural Lumby) Vernon RDNO BC Median Value of Owned Dwellings $375,859 $348,871 $375,600 $448,835 Average Value of Owned Dwellings $395,517 $383,016 $419,182 $543,365 Median Monthly Shelter Cost for Owned Dwellings $594 $831 $796 $1,023 Average Monthly Shelter Cost for Owned Dwellings $828 $1,014 $1,005 $1,228 Households Spending More than 30% of Income on 23% 31% 28% 24% Shelter Costs Source: Statistics Canada, National Household Survey (2011) Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 18 Page 129 of 178 Additionally, the presence of more diverse housing forms in Lumby such as townhouses and apartments adds more affordable housing units than single-detached homes, which further brings down the average value of an owned dwelling compared to Electoral Area D. The 2006 Census indicated that the average value of an owned dwelling in Lumby was $226,407, significantly lower than the 2006 average value of an owned dwelling in the RDNO, which was $321,785, and the province as a whole, which was $418,703. Although the value of owned dwellings in the City of Vernon appears lower than those for the other areas presented, it is important to note that this may reflect a more diverse housing stock in Vernon, particularly the presence of more owned apartment and rowhouse strata units. Based on the 2016 census, less than 50% of the City of Vernon’s housing stock now consists of single-detached homes. To provide a better sense of current home values, an analysis of current sale listings was performed. The review of homes for sale in April 2017 showed 34 homes for sale in the Lumby area (a three-unit multifamily apartment building and a large 84-acre acreage were excluded from analysis). Dwelling units for sale included two apartments, seven mobile homes, three rowhouses, and 20 single- detached homes. Based on local real estate listings, it appears that housing prices may be a bit lower than the RDNO or Electoral Area D. The average list price of all properties was 302,669, compared to 2011 average values for owned dwellings of $395,517 for the RDNO and and $419,182 for Electoral Area D. Once again, this may be a reflection of large acreages in rural areas, but it may also indicate that Lumby is generally more affordable than other communities in the RDNO. Figure 18: Average Real Estate Listing Prices by Type of Dwelling and Number of Bedrooms for Lumby Area, April 2017 Type of Dwelling 2 Bedroom 3 Bedrooms 4+ Bedrooms All Apartment $107,000 $189,900 n/a $148,450 Mobile Homes $30,000 $94,625 $13,800 $69,786 Rowhouses $275,000 $242,500 n/a $253,333 Single-Detached $379,725 $407,957 $418,378 $407,000 All Dwellings $245,113 $279,221 $381,540 $302,669 Source: RealtyLinkOnline MLS Listings, April 2017 Interviews with key informants also indicated that Lumby was generally more affordable than other areas of the region. This affordability is possible attracting people from other parts of the region, especially from Vernon. Key informants noted that families, in particular, were attracted to Lumby because of the schools and small-town community character of the Village. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 19 Page 130 of 178 The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board compiles reports on real estate statistics for the North Okanagan region and provides an additional source of data to consult when considering housing prices in Lumby. Over the past five years, real estate sales prices in the North Okanagan appear to be somewhat volatile, with periods of price escalation separated by periods of more moderate growth. Prices for certain types of housing, such as apartments, mobile homes, and rowhouses, appear to be especially volatile. This is likely a result of the relatively small numbers of homes in this category throughout the entire region, as well as differences in location and the characteristics of the housing. However, data for 2015-2016 show an especially steep escalation in a one-year period, with the average real estate sales price for all dwelling rising by 14%. This is in line with observations from key informants, especially those involved in real estate, who have reported an especially strong local real estate market in the Lumby area. There is currently strong demand for homes in the Lumby area and a very limited number of homes available for purchase. There are reports that some people in the Village who would ordinarily be interested in selling their properties, such as aging individuals who want to downsize, are currently unable to because there is such low inventory of other housing units available for purchase. Such market conditions may result in increasing housing costs further. Figure 19: North Okanagan Real Estate Statistics, 2012-2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Type of Dwelling Average % Average % Average % Average % Average % Price Change Price Change Price Change Price Change Price Change Apartment $218,319 0% $229,835 5% $237,869 3% $221,217 -7% $244,792 11% Mobile Homes $97,566 9% $124,570 28% $104,500 -16% $106,988 2% $127,099 19% Rowhouses $264,360 21% $250,716 -5% $255,678 2% $256,663 0% $299,513 17% Single-Detached $353,546 6% $361,155 2% $375,499 4% $386,451 3% $430,488 11% All Dwellings $310,176 11% $312,987 1% $321,747 3% $325,135 1% $369,681 14% Source: Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board, Monthly Statistics (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016) NON-MARKET HOUSING There are currently a number of non-market housing units that are provided by non-profit housing societies and others in Lumby. This includes two apartment complexes for independent seniors and a long-term complex care facility. Additionally, there are a number of Lumby residents who receive subsidies that provide rental assistance in the private market. A report provided by BC Housing indicated that there are 56 units of independent social housing for seniors in Lumby. These units are provided by Saddle Mountain Place and Monashee Place, are operated by the non-profit Lumby and District Senior Citizen's Housing Society. Saddle Mountain Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 20 Page 131 of 178 Place is made up of 40 units, including 20 bachelor units and 20 one-bedroom units for low-income, independent seniors. Recently, the Society opened a second phase of seniors housing with the completion of Monashee Place, which provides an additional 16 units for low-income seniors. Demand for housing in both of these facilities is very strong, and wait lists are extensive with long wait times. Monashee Mews is a 46-bed complex care facility which provides care to specific resident populations including physically frail seniors, seniors with mild to moderate stages of dementia, and adults with acquired brain injuries. The facility is operated by inSite and funded by Interior Health. Seniors are assessed for residency in the facility by Interior Health. In addition to these sources of non-market housing, there are a number of households in the area receiving financial support in private housing through BC Housing’s Rental Assistance Program (RAP), which provides eligible low-income working families with cash assistance to help with their monthly rent payments, and Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER), which provides rent supplements to eligible low-income seniors renting in the private market. In March 2017, there were seven RAP recipient households and 16 SAFER recipient households in Lumby. Community Programs A number of organizations in Lumby offer community services and programs meant to address the needs of the community. • Many community services are offered through the Whitevalley Community Resource Centre (WCRC), which supports and promotes the health and well-being of the community. Services offered by WCRC include counselling, children programs, youth programs, seniors programs, and other community initiatives. Among the seniors programs are once-a-week drop-in days at Saddle Mountain Place, where seniors from Lumby and neighbouring communities can socialize over a hot meal. WCRC also offers a volunteer handyman service to assist older people and/or people with disabilities to “age in place” by helping with home maintenance and other tasks, as well as to increase contact with older people who may be living alone and are isolated. • Lumby & District Health Services Society (LDHSS) is a non-profit charitable organization that works with Lumby area physicians and Interior Health to provide healthcare services for people in Lumby and the area. Healthcare services offered at the Lumby Health Centre include lab services, x-ray services, foot care clinics, mammogram clinics, a diabetes clinics, and Options for Sexual Health. • The Lumby Food Bank addresses the needs of low-income families experiencing food insecurity. The food bank assists an estimated 50 local families each month, collecting non-perishable food items and distributing them to families in need. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 21 Page 132 of 178 • Regional Transit services are provided by BC Transit, connecting Lumby to Coldstream and Vernon. The service provides three trips to and from Lumby on weekdays only. Unfortunately, transportation services that are specialized for seniors and people with disabilities, such as handyDART, are not available in Lumby. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 22 Page 133 of 178 Affordability Analysis Overview Affordability is the relationship between household median income and the estimated income available for either purchasing a home or renting a place to live. Using CMHC’s standards, housing is considered unaffordable if a household must spend 30% or more of its gross income on shelter costs. Households spending greater than 50% of their gross income on shelter fall below the housing standard of affordability, and are considered to be in “deep core housing need”. For renters, shelter costs includes rent and utilities. For owners, shelter costs include mortgage payments (principal and interest), property taxes, condominium/strata fees (if any), and any payments for electricity, water, and other municipal services. Housing is one factor in the overall cost of living for individuals and families; other factors can include the cost of groceries, transportation, and childcare. Rental Affordability Analysis For rental affordability, median income levels were obtained through Statistics Canada, using a custom tabulation of taxfiler income data. Median income means that half the population are earning more than the median income, and half the population are earning below the median income. The table below illustrates household median income levels of couples by selected communities and the amount of rent they can afford at 30% of their gross incomes and another scenario at 50% of their gross incomes. These numbers are compared to median monthly rent for households in the RDNO from the 2011 census of $830, which could potentially understate median monthly rent in Lumby. Figure 20: Rental Affordability for Lumby Area Households, 2014 Median Available for Available for Community Median Annual Median Monthly Rent (30% of Rent (50% of (by postal code) Income Monthly Rent Income income) income) British Columbia $83,120 $6,926.67 $2,078 $3,463 Lumby (V0E2G0) $76,790 $6,399.17 $1,920 $3,200 Lumby (V0E2G1) $74,370 $6,197.50 $1,859 $3,099 Lumby (V0E2G4) $57,690 $4,807.50 $1,442 $2,404 $830 Lumby (V0E2G5) $67,840 $5,653.33 $1,696 $2,827 Lumby (V0E2G6) $62,640 $5,220.00 $1,566 $2,610 Lumby (V0E2G7) $81,550 $6,795.83 $2,039 $3,398 Source: Statistics Canada, Income Statistics, Taxfiler Data, Annual Estimates for Census Families and Individuals, 2014 Analyzing the table broadly, it appears that couple households earning the median household income or more can afford typical rental prices within 30% of their gross incomes in every postal Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 23 Page 134 of 178 code in Lumby. That said, the rental prices vary depending on condition and number of bedrooms and could be more or less affordable than the typical listed price. The following table illustrates the rental affordability for lone-parent households based on their median income levels and compared to average rental rates. There is a significant decrease in ability for lone-parent households to afford median rent prices compared to couple households. However, it appears that most lone-parent households earning the median income can afford the median rental price in their communities at 30% of median gross incomes. In only one Lumby postal code can the median annual income not support the median rental price. That said, lone-parent households may require larger units with more bedrooms than typical rental units, which could increase rental prices. Stakeholders indicated that rental housing appropriate for families may be closer to the $800 to $1,000 range, which would put pressure on households earning at or below the median income. Figure 21: Rental Affordability for Lumby Area Lone-Parent Households, 2014 Community Median Median Available for Available for Median (by postal code) Annual Monthly Rent (30% of Rent (50% of Monthly Rent Income Income income) income) British Columbia $39,790 $3,315.83 $995 $1,658 Lumby (V0E2G0) $37,820 $3,151.67 $946 $1,576 Lumby (V0E2G1) $47,550 $3,962.50 $1,189 $1,981 Lumby (V0E2G4) Data Suppressed Data Suppressed Data Suppressed Data Suppressed $830 Lumby (V0E2G5) $36,630 $3,052.50 $916 $1,526 Lumby (V0E2G6) Data Suppressed Data Suppressed Data Suppressed Data Suppressed Lumby (V0E2G7) $29,510 $2,459.17 $738 $1,230 Source: Statistics Canada, Income Statistics, Taxfiler Data, Annual Estimates for Census Families and Individuals, 2014 The next table illustrates rental affordability for single-person households based on median income levels. Within the Lumby area, single people have the lowest median income compared to other household groups and have the least amount of choice in the rental market. At 30% of their incomes, single people earning the median income in Lumby do not appear to be able to afford the median rental price in their community at 30% of their gross incomes. However, single people in Lumby earning the median income would be able to afford median monthly rents if they spent 50% of their gross incomes on housing. Households spending between 30% and 50% of their incomes on housing are defined as being in Core Housing Need. Generally, single-person households earning the median income and below cannot afford the median market rents in Lumby. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 24 Page 135 of 178 Figure 22: Rental Affordability for Lumby Area Single-Person Households, 2014 Community Median Median Available for Available for Median (by postal code) Annual Monthly Rent (30% of Rent (50% of Monthly Rent Income Income income) income) British Columbia $27,460 $2,288.33 $687 $1,144 Lumby (V0E2G0) $22,660 $1,888.33 $567 $944 Lumby (V0E2G1) $25,990 $2,165.83 $650 $1,083 Lumby (V0E2G4) $22,410 $1,867.50 $560 $934 $830 Lumby (V0E2G5) $22,280 $1,856.67 $557 $928 Lumby (V0E2G6) $23,720 $1,976.67 $593 $988 Lumby (V0E2G7) $23,920 $1,993.33 $598 $997 Source: Statistics Canada, Income Statistics, Taxfiler Data, Annual Estimates for Census Families and Individuals, 2014 The following table provides a summary of rental affordability throughout the area, comparing the ability to afford rent between couple households, lone-parent households, and single-person households, against the selected average rents in each respective community. By and large, couple households have the greatest choice in the rental market. Lone-parent and single-person households earning the median income or less have the greatest challenge in the rental market. Figure 23: Lumby Area Rental Affordability Summary, Household Type Comparison at 30% of Income, 2014 Community Couple Lone Parent Single Person Median (by postal code) Households Households Households Monthly Rent British Columbia $2,078 $995 $687 $830 Lumby $1,769 $935 $585 Source: Statistics Canada, Income Statistics, Taxfiler Data, Annual Estimates for Census Families and Individuals, 2014 The next table shows affordability levels of couple families, lone-parent families, and single-person households by age groups in the Lumby area. The data indicates that median rental housing prices should be affordable for most age groups in the Lumby area. However, lone-parent households under the age of 35 do not appear to be able to afford rent within 30% of median gross incomes. Single-person households below the age of 24 also appear to face significant affordability challenges and do not appear to be able to afford median rental with 50% of median gross incomes. Singles over the age of 45, and especially those over the age of 55, also face significant challenges affording rents within 30% of median gross incomes. Low incomes among seniors in the Lumby area were observed by community stakeholders, who reported that many seniors rely on income from Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 25 Page 136 of 178 federal government programs, such as Old Age Security (OAS) and Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), and may lack savings and other sources of financial support. Figure 24: Rental Affordability for Lumby Area Households by Age, 2014 Available for Rent (30% of income) Available for Rent (50% of income) Median Single Single Age Group Couple Lone Parent Couple Lone Parent Monthly Person Person Households Households Households Households Rent Households Households 0 to 24 $1,455 Data Suppressed $383 $2,425 Data Suppressed $638 24 to 34 $2,238 $504 $835 $3,729 $840 $1,392 35 to 44 $2,283 $939 $1,106 $3,805 $1,565 $1,843 $830 45 to 54 $2,382 $1,162 $726 $3,969 $1,936 $1,210 55 to 64 $1,896 $1,154 $566 $3,161 $1,924 $944 65+ $1,276 $1,336 $529 $2,127 $2,227 $882 Source: Statistics Canada, Income Statistics, Taxfiler Data, Annual Estimates for Census Families and Individuals, 2014 Homeownership Affordability Analysis Households pursuing homeownership rather than rental will require a mortgage and must be qualified by a banking institution or a mortgage broker to obtain one. Basic home purchasing assumptions are made in order to determine the maximum purchase price and the maximum amount that households can borrow. For this report, assumptions were based on 2016/2017 rates, including: • Gross Debt Service (GDS) Ratio at 32% (entire monthly debt, such as car loans and credit card payments, including the potential monthly mortgage payment, should be no more than 32% of gross monthly income); • 5-Year Fixed Rate (semi-annual) at 4.64%; • Mortgage insurance at $550 a year; • Amortization Period of 25 years; and, • Monthly maintenance fees at $200, property taxes at $250, and utilities/heating at $150 (estimates based on a scan of recent sales listings). Homeownership affordability can be estimated based on the assumptions made about a household’s ability to obtain a mortgage, and using the median household income from Statistics Canada (taxfiler income data). For the Lumby area, using the average list price of a sample of 34 properties for sale in Lumby in April 2017 of $302,669, most households in the Lumby area would not be able to afford a home within 30% of their gross incomes with a 10% downpayment. Given this Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 26 Page 137 of 178 median home value, most couple households in Lumby earning the median income would not be able to find a home they can afford to purchase within 30% of their gross incomes. Figure 25: Home Ownership Affordability for Lumby Area Couple Households, 2014 Purchase Purchase Median Community Available at Less Fees Maximum with 10% with 5% Value of (by postal code) GDS and Utilities Mortgage Down Down Dwelling British Columbia $2,217 $1,471 $261,995 $291,106 $275,784 Lumby (V0E2G0) $2,048 $1,302 $231,921 $257,690 $244,128 Lumby (V0E2G1) $1,983 $1,237 $220,424 $244,915 $232,025 Lumby (V0E2G4) $1,538 $792 $141,177 $156,863 $148,607 $302,669 Lumby (V0E2G5) $1,809 $1,063 $189,400 $210,444 $199,368 Lumby (V0E2G6) $1,670 $924 $164,694 $182,994 $173,362 Lumby (V0E2G7) $2,175 $1,429 $254,536 $282,818 $267,933 Source: Statistics Canada, Income Statistics, Taxfiler Data, Annual Estimates for Census Families and Individuals, 2014 For lone-parent households, the median income is lower than couple households. Based on the assumptions and median income levels, a lone-parent household in the Lumby area would not be able to afford to purchase within 30% of their gross incomes. Many lone-parent households will effectively be priced out of the homeownership market and will be more likely to be renters. Figure 26: Home Ownership Affordability for Lumby Area Lone-Parent Households, 2014 Purchase Purchase Median Community Available at Less Fees Maximum with 10% with 5% Value of (by postal code) GDS and Utilities Mortgage Down Down Dwelling British Columbia $1,061 $315 $56,133 $62,370 $59,088 Lumby (V0E2G0) $1,009 $263 $46,774 $51,971 $49,236 Lumby (V0E2G1) $1,268 $522 $93,001 $103,335 $97,896 Lumby (V0E2G4) Data Suppressed $302,669 Lumby (V0E2G5) $977 $231 $41,120 $45,689 $43,284 Lumby (V0E2G6) Data Suppressed Lumby (V0E2G7) $787 $41 $7,293 $8,103 $7,677 Source: Statistics Canada, Income Statistics, Taxfiler Data, Annual Estimates for Census Families and Individuals, 2014 For single-person households, the ability to afford homeownership within 30% of their gross incomes is even less than for lone-parent households, and significantly less compared to couple households. The next figure indicates that in all Lumby area postal codes low median incomes prevent single-person households earning the median income from buying their own homes. Single- person households earning the median income are generally priced out of the homeownership market in the Lumby area and, like lone-parent households, are more likely to be renters. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 27 Page 138 of 178 Figure 27: Home Ownership Affordability for Lumby Area Single Person Households, 2014 Purchase Purchase Median Community Available at Less Fees Maximum with 10% with 5% Value of (by postal code) GDS and Utilities Mortgage Down Down Dwelling British Columbia $732 ($14) ($2,447) ($2,719) ($2,576) Lumby (V0E2G0) $604 ($142) ($25,252) ($28,057) ($26,581) Lumby (V0E2G1) $693 ($53) ($9,431) ($10,479) ($9,927) Lumby (V0E2G4) $598 ($148) ($26,439) ($29,377) ($27,831) $302,669 Lumby (V0E2G5) $594 ($152) ($27,057) ($30,063) ($28,481) Lumby (V0E2G6) $633 ($113) ($20,216) ($22,462) ($21,280) Lumby (V0E2G7) $638 ($108) ($19,265) ($21,406) ($20,279) Source: Statistics Canada, Income Statistics, Taxfiler Data, Annual Estimates for Census Families and Individuals, 2014 The next figure shows affordable homeownership prices for households earning the median income in the Lumby area by household type and age group. Median income earning lone-parent and single-person households are both challenged to afford the average prices of housing in the Lumby area, as are couple households 24 years of age and younger. Couple household that are over the age of 55 also face challenges affording the average price of housing the Lumby area. Figure 28: Home Ownership Affordability for Lumby Area Households by Category and Age, 2014 Available with 10% Downpayment Available with 5% Downpayment Median Age Group Single Single Value of Couple Lone Parent Couple Lone Parent Person Person Households Households Households Households Dwelling Households Households 0 to 24 $159,608 Data Suppressed ($66,857) $151,208 Data Suppressed ($63,339) 24 to 34 $324,801 ($41,202) $77,384 $307,706 ($39,033) $73,311 35 to 44 $334,437 $50,634 $203,841 $316,835 $47,969 $193,112 $302,669 45 to 54 $355,207 $97,634 $123,629 $336,512 $92,495 $117,122 55 to 64 $252,753 $96,050 $89,855 $239,450 $90,995 $85,126 65+ $121,757 $134,480 $82,035 $115,348 $127,402 $77,717 Source: Statistics Canada, Income Statistics, Taxfiler Data, Annual Estimates for Census Families and Individuals, 2014 Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 28 Page 139 of 178 Demonstrated Need Although there are indications that the overall housing affordability for the Lumby area is better than in other parts of B.C., housing appears to be unaffordable for many vulnerable groups. This largely reflects the relatively low incomes for households in the area relative to other parts of BC. But it also reflects a lack of affordable housing options in the community, including affordable rental housing and affordable homeownership opportunities. There are also indications that a recent escalation in real estate prices may be eroding the Lumby area’s historically more affordable real estate market. This trend, if it continues, could threaten affordability in the area for more households, including moderate-income households. Income statistics from 2014 taxfiler data reveal that lone-parent families and single people have much lower incomes than couples and, consequently, have far fewer choices in the housing market. Additionally, while couple households earning the median income appear to able to afford to rent or buy a home within 30% of their gross incomes, it is important to recognize that half of couple households in the Lumby area earn less than the median income and may experience challenges affording housing. Observations from community stakeholders further illustrate how a shortage of affordable housing options impact the community. It appears that the lack of housing available, both for rental housing and homeownership, is making it more difficult for new households to relocate to Lumby. This appears to be especially true for young adults and young families. Stakeholders report that many young adults who grew up in the village and are seeking to return to Lumby after attending university or after working for a period outside of the Village, often after starting their own families, have difficulty finding housing in the community which prevents their return. There were also reports that some seniors in the community who already own homes, but who are interested in downsizing to more age-friendly homes, have few options in Lumby because of a lack of appropriate apartments either for rent or purchase. Many are forced to remain in their homes even though they are not suitable for meeting their needs. There are indications that the lack of affordable housing is having a negative impact on economic growth in the area. The Monashee Mews 46-bed complex care facility reported difficulty recruiting and retaining staff to work in their facility because they cannot find housing in the community. This is mostly related to the lack of rental apartments in Lumby. Most entry level staff at the Monashee Mews rent homes in Vernon and commute daily to Lumby and many will choose to leave the Monashee Mews if alternative employment opportunities become available closer to their homes to save on commuting costs and improve quality of life. The difficulty in retaining staff has caused the Monashee Mews to postpone a second phase of development that would include a supportive housing Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 29 Page 140 of 178 development for seniors. Supportive housing is currently missing in the community and would provide a valuable source of housing for aging seniors who are no longer able to live completely independently but who do not require complex care. Young adults, especially under the age of 24, appear to face particular challenges affording housing in the area. This may be a reflection of the lack of quality jobs for this age group in the community. This insecurity among some young low-income households can lead to precarious housing situations. Community stakeholders indicated that there are instances in which young adults may turn to sleeping on the couches of friends or family, a term described as being “relatively homeless.” Some community stakeholders indicated that there were a handful of instances of individuals in the area experiencing “absolute homelessness,” in which a household is without stable, permanent, appropriate housing, or the means and ability of acquiring it. Although still very rare in Lumby, the presence of people experiencing absolute homelessness in the area is a cause for concern. Based on an analysis of data in this report, as well as observations from community stakeholders interviewed as part of this report, the following priority groups have been identified: • Low-Income Seniors: Demographic data indicates that the Lumby region is aging. Although Lumby is generally a younger community compared to the RDNO and the province as a whole, a large number of baby boomers is expected to enter retirement in the next 10 years. Taxfiler data indicates that many resident seniors have very limited incomes. This is particularly true for single- person senior households. As time goes on, these seniors will require more housing appropriate to their needs to allow them to age in place in the community. These trends are already evident with the long waitlists at existing low-income seniors housing in the community. Low-income seniors have few rental, non-market housing, semi-supportive, and supportive housing options in the Lumby area that are accessible, suitable, and affordable to their incomes. • Low- and Moderate-Income Young Adults and Families: A frequent theme to emerge in stakeholder interviews was the lack of housing available for young adults and young families, particularly those with low incomes. Young adults and families will frequently choose to rent when they enter the housing market, often saving money for a downpayment for future homeownership opportunities. The lack of affordable homeownership opportunities was also identified by informants as a significant problem for young households. The lack of supply of rental properties for this demographic means that many young adults and families often leave the area. In interviews with stakeholders, there is a perception that the lack of housing appropriate for young adults and young couples in the process of family formation may have long-term economic impacts on the community, causing a loss of the community’s future workforce. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 30 Page 141 of 178 • Lone-Parent Households: Lone-parent households have fewer choices in finding suitable, adequate, and affordable housing. Lone-parent households have median incomes lower than the provincial median, and most would not be able to buy a house, and may have difficulty finding suitable rental housing. Women fleeing violence, often with their children, are a particularly vulnerable population, and the lack of transitional or temporary rental housing in the area means that women fleeing violence frequently must seek housing in communities outside of the Lumby area. • Persons with Disabilities: With an slightly older building stock and many buildings constructed prior to modern accessibility standards, people with disabilities experience significant challenges finding suitable, accessible, and affordable housing in the Lumby area. With an aging population, the number of people with disabilities due to age-related conditions and diseases is likely to increase. Housing Gaps In the Lumby area, the predominant form of housing is single-detached and the most common form of tenure is ownership. While these homes are generally in good condition and are affordable to most households in the area, the lack of diversity of other housing forms creates notable housing gaps for priority groups in need. The lack of quality rental housing options was a consistent and significant theme that was brought up in multiple interviews with stakeholders, as well as evident in available data. The lack of suitable rental housing options means that some vulnerable households must live in substandard living situations, such as couch surfing and the occasional use of recreational vehicles and travel trailers as temporary and, in some cases, semi-permanent housing. Based on an analysis of data in this report, as well as observations from community stakeholders interviewed as part of this report, the following housing gaps have been identified: • Market Rental Housing: Housing indicators and interviews with stakeholders indicate that the Lumby area has a very limited supply of purpose-built rental housing and the condition of existing rental housing may in some cases be poor and in need of improvements. A large number of groups would benefit from an increased supply of market rental housing, including single people, young adults, couples, young families, couples, and seniors. • Affordable (Subsidized) Rental Housing: Based on the analysis of median incomes, there are a number of households that cannot afford to rent or buy housing at a price within 30% of their gross incomes. This is true among many single-person and lone-parent households, and it is also true for younger families. There is a need for more subsidized housing options in the area to provide housing for these low-income households. Affordable rental housing is needed in a Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 31 Page 142 of 178 variety of forms, including units appropriate for single people, families, and people with disabilities. • Affordable (Subsidized) Independent Seniors Rental Housing: Based on the low median incomes of seniors in the area, especially those seniors over the age of 65, there is a specific need for additional subsidized rental housing options for seniors. Although there is already a supply of affordable independent seniors housing in the area, with additional units there were completed recently, demand for independent seniors housing continues to be strong is likely to continue to increase further as the population continues to age. • Supportive Housing for Seniors: Lumby currently lacks supportive housing options for seniors. Supportive and assisted housing is housing in which there are individual residential units and large common areas, often including a large communal dining room and common areas for activities and socializing, designed to meet the needs of seniors and accommodate aging in place. It features a package of non-medical services, typically including meals, house-keeping, laundry and activities, but does not include medical care. While Lumby has a supply of housing for both independent seniors and seniors requiring complex healthcare services, there are no supportive housing options in the community. • Affordable Homeownership Opportunities: Based on the analysis of incomes in the area, a number of households are close to being able to afford homeownership, but remain priced out of the housing market. Affordable homeownership opportunities could help these households purchase their own homes. Smaller and more compact homes, such as townhouses, duplexes, or multi-unit housing, could present an affordable homeownership option for some low- to moderate-income households. • Accessible Housing: There is a need for more accessible housing to enable independent living for seniors and persons with disabilities. Largely driven by the aging population of the area, there is a need for more dwellings for individuals with limited mobility, such as doorways and hallways that are wide enough to adequately fit walkers and wheelchairs. In some cases, existing housing can be modified to meet accessibility needs. Promoting housing accessibility can help seniors age in place and stay in the same home and community they have lived in for years. Other Related Issues During the process of producing this housing needs and gaps assessment, additional housing related issues were identified. These issues relate to social and health needs of priority groups in the community and include: • Support Services for Seniors: Community stakeholders indicated that many seniors want to remain in their single-detached homes, due in part to lack of affordable housing alternatives, as Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 32 Page 143 of 178 well as a desire to remain independent. However, with the area’s aging demographics, there will be increasing demand for support services needed to help these seniors age in place such as snow removal, lawn care, grocery delivery, cleaning, and household maintenance. Additionally, there may be increasing demand for home health support services intended to promote independence for those with chronic health conditions and disabilities, as well as to provide caregiver rest and relief. Support services are provided by a mix of sources, including the private sector, non-profit societies, and Interior Health, which makes navigation and coordination of services difficult. Provision of these services is also complicated by the dispersed settlement pattern of the area, especially in more rural areas of Lumby. There is concern that demand for these services could overwhelm current resources. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 33 Page 144 of 178 In Closing An analysis of housing needs and gaps demonstrates that housing is affordable for most households in the Lumby area. Available data indicates most households are not likely spend more than 30% of their gross income on housing, and few households are in core housing need. However, the analysis indicates that a potentially sizeable minority of households are having difficulty finding and affording suitable housing in the Lumby area. Specifically, this analysis found that low-income, single-person households and lone-parent households are challenged with housing affordability, and there is evidence that some young adults, young families, and seniors may also face considerable affordability challenges. In the Lumby area, the single-detached home is the predominant form of housing and homeownership is the most common form of tenure is. While the cost of housing is affordable to most households in the area, the lack of diversity of other housing forms creates significant housing gaps. These gaps include: • Market Rental Housing; • Affordable (Subsidized) Rental Housing; • Affordable (Subsidized) Independent Seniors Rental Housing; • Supportive Housing for Seniors; • Affordable Homeownership Opportunities; and, • Accessible Housing. Next Steps The intent of this report is to provide the Village of Lumby with a better understand local housing issues as it considers developing an Affordable Housing Strategy to address local housing needs. As a next step, Lumby should undertake an engagement process to share findings from the needs and gaps report, and identify housing solutions appropriate to the local context. Based on input obtained through community engagement and paired with housing best practices, a Housing Strategy Report and Implementation Plan can be developed that can guide the community in addressing housing affordability challenges. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 34 Page 145 of 178 APPENDIX A: KEY TERMS Key Terms Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 Page 146 of 178 Key Terms & Definitions ACCESSIBLE HOUSING means dwellings that include features, amenities or products to better meet the needs of people with disabilities and thereby maximizing the number of people who can readily use them. ADEQUATE HOUSING means housing that does not require major repairs. AFFORDABLE HOUSING means a safe, secure, accessible living environment that allows people to live within their income level, and maintain quality of life. Affordable housing may take a number of forms that exist along a continuum—from emergency shelters, to transitional housing, to mass-market rental (also known as subsidized or social housing), to formal and informal rental, and home ownership. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, for housing to be affordable, a household should not spend more than 30 percent of gross income on shelter costs. APARTMENT means a residential use contained in a building for three or more dwelling units, the majority of which share ground-level access. Typically, apartments are classified as one of two: (i) apartments in a building that has fewer than five storeys; and, (ii) apartments in a building that has five or more storeys. ASSISTED LIVING is defined under BC’s Community Care and Assisted Living Act, and generally includes services such as meals, housekeeping, laundry, and some assistance with personal care such as grooming, mobility, and medication. These units are also designated as Independent Living. CORE HOUSING NEED means a household living in a housing that falls below at least one of the adequacy, affordability or suitability standards and it would have to spend 30 percent or more of its total before-tax income to pay the median rent of alternative local housing that is acceptable. GROSS DEBT SERVICE RATIO means the ratio that measures the percentage of gross annual income required to cover annual payments associated with housing and all other debt obligations, such as payments on car loans, credit cards, personal loans, etc. HOMELESSNESS is the situation of an individual or family without stable, permanent, appropriate housing, or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it. HOUSING CONTINUUM is a visual concept used to describe and categorize different types of housing, from non-market to market housing. Housing continuums are developed to assist with planning and program development and are usually tailored to the community or region in question. On the non-market end of the continuum are emergency services and transitional housing, which often require the most public funding, moving towards supportive and social housing options in the middle of the continuum and then towards independent housing options on the right, where housing is typically provided by the private market. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 Page 147 of 178 MAJOR REPAIRS NEEDED includes dwellings needing major repairs, such as dwellings with defective plumbing or electrical wiring and dwellings needing structural repairs to walls, floors or ceilings. MARKET RENTAL HOUSING means the private rental market that provides the majority of rental housing affordable to households with low to moderate incomes. This can include purpose- built rental housing as well as housing supplied through the secondary rental market such as basement suites, rented condominium units, or other investor-owned houses/units. MEDIAN INCOME means the halfway point of a population’s income, meaning half the population are making more than the median income and half the population are making below the median income. MOBILE HOME means a single dwelling, designed and constructed to be transported on its own chassis and capable of being moved to a new location on short notice. It may be placed temporarily on a foundation pad and may be covered by a skirt. MOVABLE DWELLING means a single dwelling, other than a mobile home, used as a place of residence, but capable of being moved on short notice, such as a tent, recreational vehicle, travel trailer houseboat, or floating home. NON-MARKET HOUSING means affordable housing that is owned or subsidized by government, a non-pro t society, or a housing cooperative; whereby rent or mortgage payments are not solely market driven. PRECARIOUS HOUSING means an individual or family paying for temporary, insecure or unstable housing, including overcrowded housing or unaffordable rents, given their income. RELATIVELY HOMELESS means an individual or family sleeping on couches of friends or family, temporarily sheltered in a holding cell or in a hospital but with no permanent address. RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RAP) is a program operated by BC Housing that provides eligible low-income working families with cash assistance to help with their monthly rent payments. RESPITE means services that can give family/friend caregivers temporary relief from the emotional and physical demands of caring for a family member or friend. Respite services may be provided at home through home support services, in community through adult day services, or on a short-term basis in a residential care facility or other community care setting. ROWHOUSE means one of three or more dwellings joined side-by-side, side-to-back, or possibly stacked one on top of the other, but with direct exterior access from ground level to the dwelling. Also known as TOWNHOUSE. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 Page 148 of 178 SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING means one of two dwellings attached side by side (or back to back) to each other, but not attached to any other dwelling or structure (except its own garage or shed). A semi-detached dwelling has no dwellings either above it or below it and the two units, together, have open space on all sides. SENIORS INDEPENDENT LIVING means a home dedicated to seniors who need little or no assistance with daily living, and who do not require medical care or nursing staff. SHELTER AID FOR ELDERLY RENTERS (SAFER) is a program operated by BC Housing that helps make rents affordable for BC seniors with low to moderate incomes by providing monthly cash payments to subsidize rents for eligible BC residents who are age 60 or over, and who pay rent for their homes. SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLING means a single dwelling not attached to any other dwelling or structure (except its own garage or shed). A single-detached house has open space on all sides, and has no dwellings either above it or below it. SUITABLE HOUSING means housing that has enough bedrooms for the size and make-up of resident households, according to National Occupancy Standard (NOS) requirements. Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 Page 149 of 178 APPENDIX B: LIST OF KEY INFORMANTS List of Key Informants Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 Page 150 of 178 Participants and their Affiliations Sally Andres Realtor, Century 21—Lumby Ron Burnett Building Inspector, Village of Lumby Nanette Drobot Non Profit Portfolio Manager, BC Housing Jean Gali Lumby Community Thrift Store Rob Jaswal Affordable Housing Consultant, CMHC Gay Jewitt Executive Director, Whitevalley Community Resource Centre James Kay Principal, Alpine Consultants Ltd Christine MacNeill Program Coordinator, White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Heather Manson Community Administrator, Monashee Mews/inSite Housing Lori Mindnich Councillor, Village of Lumby Tanya Osborne Community Health Facilitator, Interior Health Greg Routley RDNO – Planning Department Darline Scott Realtor, Remax—Lumby Elinor Warner Chair, Lumby & District Senior Housing Society Housing Needs + Gaps Report | Village of Lumby | May 2017 Page 151 of 178 Page 152 of 178 585 – 1111 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC V6E 2J3 | 604.687.2261 5th Floor, 844 Courtney Street, Victoria BC V8W 1C4 | 250.383.0304 www.cityspaces.ca Page 153 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: Don Youngson < > Sent: February 25, 2018 3:07 PM To: BIMBC - Mayor And Council; Bowenfoundation Info; Bowen Island Undercurrent; Bonny Brokenshire; Kathy Lalonde Subject: ANNUAL METRO HOMELESS COUNT - 2018 Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Good morning: Has the municipality contacted Homelessness Services Association yet to inform them that Bowen Island will be participating in the homeless count this year between March 1st and April 30th? The associations address is: 4440 Dominion St. Burnaby, BC. 778.945.7790 Considering the growing interest in housing diversity for Bowen, the homeless count would provide some baseline information. Prior to the day that the count is taken, it could be worthwhile to contact members of the police force, fire service, ambulance, waste removal, transit and taxi to learn of any locations that might provide shelter for homeless individuals. Regards, Don Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad 1 Page 154 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: Kathy Lalonde Sent: March 2, 2018 5:03 PM To: Don Youngson; BIMBC - Mayor And Council; Bowenfoundation Info; Bowen Island Undercurrent; Bonny Brokenshire; Shauna Jennings Subject: RE: ANNUAL METRO HOMELESS COUNT - 2018 Hi Don, As I mentioned at yesterday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, BIM did participate in last year’s Metro Vancouver homeless count. All Metro Vancouver member municipalities, including Bowen Island, were represented. Below please find the link to the “2017 Homeless Count in Metro Vancouver Final Report”. The report identifies areas by broad sub-categories. I assume by reviewing the map at the beginning of the report that Bowen is included in the “North Shore” count. It certainly shows a very large outline of our island. Of particular interest is that Bowen was part of the pilot project that surveyed people living on their boats. Please see section 4 of the Report entitled “People Living on Waterways” for details. http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/regional- planning/homelessness/HomelessnessPublications/2017MetroVancouverHomelessCount.pdf Staff will find out from Metro Vancouver representatives when they intend to undertake the Bowen count this year. Best, Kathy Lalonde Chief Administrative Officer Bowen Island Municipality From: Don Youngson [mailto: ] Sent: February 25, 2018 3:07 PM To: BIMBC - Mayor And Council Good morning: Has the municipality contacted Homelessness Services Association yet to inform them that Bowen Island will be participating in the homeless count this year between March 1st and April 30th? The associations address is: 4440 Dominion St. Burnaby, BC. 778.945.7790 Considering the growing interest in housing diversity for Bowen, the homeless count would provide some baseline information. Prior to the day that the count is taken, it could be worthwhile to contact members of the 1 Page 155 of 178 police force, fire service, ambulance, w aste removal, transit and taxi to learn of any locations that might provide shelter for homeless individuals. Regards, Don Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad 2 Page 156 of 178 From: Bonny Brokenshire Sent: March 7, 2018 8:33 AM To: Kathy Lalonde I chatted with Theresa Harding [email protected] Metro Vancouver Homelessness Count Coordinator, yesterday and obtained the following details about the 2018 homelessness count schedule and information about the count in general: • Metro Vancouver has been conducting general homelessness counts since 2002. • The counts are performed by BC Non-profit Housing Association. • In 2017, a general count took place and Bowen Island was included. Bylaw Services and First Responders were consulted and asked to provide approximate numbers of “homeless” people. • In 2017, a specialized count took place that focused on “homeless” individuals living on boats around Bowen. This was the first count of its kind. Bylaw Services and local First Responders were consulted by the contractor and asked to provide an estimate of how many people were living on boats near Bowen Island. The contractor conducted their survey and ascertained through their methodology lens how many individuals living on boats actually fit their criteria of “homeless”. • In 2018 a specialized count will be taking place that focuses on homeless “youth” (13 -24 years). Schools within School District 45 will be contacted and Bowen Island Bylaw Services and First Responders will also be consulted. • The 2018 specialized count will be occurring from April 4 – April 12, 2018. • The next general count will take place in 2020. Regards, Bonny Brokenshire Senior Bylaw Services Officer Bowen Island Municipality 981 Artisan Lane Bowen Island BC V0N 1G2 Tel: 604-947-4255 [email protected] www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca The information transmitted herein is confidential and may contain privileged information. It is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, taking of any action in reliance upon, or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please notify me and delete or destroy all copies. Page 157 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: NERYS POOLE Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Good morning I have just looked for the minutes of the Mayor's Standing Committee on Community Lands and the most recent ones I can find are from June of last year, dealing with lot 2. As rezoning on lot 1 has been given first reading, please direct me to the minutes of this committee, which I understand is the committee charged with making recommendations on community lands. These lands belong to our community, as you well know, and any discussion of what is to occur on these lands must be open to the public as much as possible. It is not sufficient to present the plans for a rezoning of these lands as a fait accompli at first reading. There must be considerable public input ahead of time to help determine what will best serve the public interest in these lands. I was critical of the last council for its closed meetings about lot 2 - and am beginning to have a sense of deja vu here. The public needs more than one open house before there is first reading for a rezoning of lands that belong to the public. The minutes need to be posted. thank you Nerys Poole Bannister Road 1 Page 158 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: Kathy Lalonde Sent: February 20, 2018 8:52 AM To: NERYS POOLE Cc: BIMBC - Mayor And Council; Stef Shortt Subject: Re: Lot 1 and community consultation Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hi Nerys, The Committee last met in October 2017. Open minutes will be posted once adopted by the Committee at its next meeting. Thanks, Kathy Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2018, at 7:11 AM, NERYS POOLE Good morning I have just looked for the minutes of the Mayor's Standing Committee on Community Lands and the most recent ones I can find are from June of last year, dealing with lot 2. As rezoning on lot 1 has been given first reading, please direct me to the minutes of this committee, which I understand is the committee charged with making recommendations on community lands. These lands belong to our community, as you well know, and any discussion of what is to occur on these lands must be open to the public as much as possible. It is not sufficient to present the plans for a rezoning of these lands as a fait accompli at first reading. There must be considerable public input ahead of time to help determine what will best serve the public interest in these lands. I was critical of the last council for its closed meetings about lot 2 - and am beginning to have a sense of deja vu here. The public needs more than one open house before there is first reading for a rezoning of lands that belong to the public. The minutes need to be posted. thank you Nerys Poole Bannister Road 1 Page 159 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: Joan Beals < > Sent: February 21, 2018 1:50 PM To: BIMBC - Mayor And Council Cc: Bowen Island Municipality Subject: Concerns re proposed changes affecting island small businesses Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged One of the things that I love about Bowen is that the people and/or municipality have kept government regulation to a minimum. It is unique and wonderful and is the embodiment of country living. Most of us love our freedom and don’t want to have rules, regulations, licenses and permits governing every move we make. I am a small business person with two businesses, a Vocational Consulting company and a BnB. I am strongly opposed to the idea of Bowen Island requiring businesses to purchase business licenses which is essentially another form of taxation. I see absolutely no benefit to either of my businesses. It would be an additional expense which I can ill afford as well as taking time to have to register such a business and possibly go through some type of inspection and other processes. Another concern for me was the suggestion at the recent Bowen Island Community Foundation meeting which shared the idea (among many other plans and ideas) that Air BnB hosts be taxed to provide free hop on hop off transportation on the island. Anyone who runs a BnB and does the cleaning themselves will likely attest to the fact that we are doing this because we really need to earn money as a form of employment. We are not wealthy people who do this as a hobby. I pay property tax and income tax. Why should my business/job be centred out for extra taxation? I realize the Foundation’s ideas were being presented to the municipality for consideration and that the ideas have not been acted upon but I am voicing my vigorous opposition to this. BnBs bring a lot of commerce to the island. Without these visitors, some of our restaurants would likely not survive. They also patronize the grocery stores, pharmacy, liquor store and other shops. The majority bring their own vehicles so would not even use such a bus. I have been very impressed by all my interactions with municipal staff and hope Bowen Municipality, Mayor and Council will continue to keep taxation fair to all, keep it to a minimum and not adopt "big city ways" of requiring permits and licenses for every aspect of our lives. Thank you for reviewing and considering my concerns. Joan Beals Park Road 1 Page 160 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: Lorinda Strang Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Categories: Council Agenda Dear Mayor and Council, Our Bowen Island council came to mind as I look for letters supporting the Orchard Recovery Center for the Business Leadership Award with the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. When I have presented the economic and social benefits of the Orchard at council meetings and listened to feedback from council I have always felt very supported. Murray you personally spoke favourably towards the Orchard’s positive impact on our community and therefore I am hoping you or a member of council would have time to write a letter endorsing us? Will you endorse the Orchard Recovery Center for the Business Leadership Award with the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce? Criteria • Achievements or contributions must have made a positive impact within their trade or industry • Be ethical • Have a reputation for providing a superior level of customer service • Top management commitment to community service • Demonstrate business involvement in community and or top management commitment to community service Highlights of Orchard’s Community Contribution I believe we are the biggest employer on Bowen Island? - (85 employees and subcontractors) with the majority of our staff living on Bowen Island and West Vancouver. Our Bowen Island business spend exceeds $225,000 per year on goods and services. This figure does not include what our clients and their families spend on Island. Our local businesses have repeatedly told us how grateful they are for the revenue generated from the Orchard especially during the long winter months. We regularly contribute to Bowfest, The Legion, the Bowen food bank and have made contributions to the new Library building, Bowen Swim, and many others. We have contributed financially to requests for help for specific Islanders in times of need or for their kids who are fundraising for special projects. Our 2017 pro bono treatment services exceeded $100,000.00. 1 Page 161 of 178 We are always available to lend a hand, provide emotional support and or information on resources to any Islander who asks for help - things you can't put a dollar value on and come from the heart. We are a registered location with Vancouver Coastal Health Towards the Heart Society to provide free Narcan Kits to anyone who in our region. We gifted Narcan Kits to our Ambulance and Fire Department when we discovered that our Island first responders did not have them, both nasal spray which is costly but easier to use as well as the injection kits. We have provided free Narcan training information sessions at the Bowen Island Legion along with education on overdose risks and safety tips. These educational training sessions have all been at capacity, and we have more planned for 2018. We provided an information evening moderated by Reverence Shelagh McKinnon, with our local RCMP, our Addiction Dr. Launette Riebe (a Bowen Island resident), and myself to a packed meeting at Collins Hall on the risks of Fentanyl and drug use and misuse in our community, also a full house. All of the above touches on the economic benefits and leadership in keeping our community a great place to live. “But don’t tell your friends.” I would greatly appreciate your endorsement or an endorsement from the council in general if that is more appropriate. Please let me know if you have any questions. All the best, Lorinda Strang Executive Director Orchard Recovery Centre 811 Graton Road Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2 Toll Free: 1-866-233-2299 Phone: 604-947-0420 Fax: 604-947-0412 http://orchardrecovery.com http://facebook.com/orchardrecovery Recovery is our middle name 2 Page 162 of 178 His Worship Mayor Murray Skeels Mayor Bowen Island Municipality E-mail: [email protected] Dear Mayor Skeels: It is with great pleasure that we share Budget 2018 materials, including Child Care BC, Caring for Kids, Lifting up Families. This blueprint serves as our path to universal child care and wouldn’t have been made possible without your insight. By sharing your concerns about the lack of affordable, accessible and quality child care over the past few months, we were able to clearly define what absolutely needs to change and map out a plan that will ultimately bring universal child care to British Columbia. We know that we can’t deliver our vision for universal child care alone. Over the coming months, we will work to foster connections with local government to better support the needs of individual communities and strengthen early childhood development and early learning care across the province. Thank you for your input as we have developed our plan over the past few months. Your expertise is invaluable and your priorities for immediate change are reflected in Budget 2018, which brings down fees for parents, builds more licensed spaces, and increases the number of early childhood educators. Our plan to bring universal child care to British Columbia will take time to deliver, and we will continue to consult with you as we move beyond our three-year start. We look forward to continued discussions as we ramp up delivery of our child-care plan. You are important partners and, in anticipation of some of the questions you may have, we have developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to help guide you through program changes over the coming months. This document is a work in progress and will be updated and posted regularly as we receive feedback from you. If you don’t see your concerns reflected in the attached materials, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Together, we have delivered British Columbia’s biggest-ever investment in child care. You have our assurance that this blueprint is only the beginning. The path we continue to travel together on will not be easy, just as the path to universal health care and education was long. Together we are making a real difference in the lives of British Columbia families today. Sincerely, Page 163 of 178 Katrine Conroy Minister Katrina Chen Minister of State for Child Care Page 164 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: [email protected] Sent: February 21, 2018 9:31 AM To: [email protected] Subject: New Abandoned Boats Program Deadline: March 15, 2018 Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Dear Friends and Neighbours, We are sending this reminder that Transport Canada is currently accepting applications for assessment and removal of abandoned and/or wrecked small boats for 2018-19. If you applied for funding from the 2017-18 allowance, we encourage you to apply again each time a new funding envelope opens. The application deadline is . The Assessments and Removals (A&R) Component of Transport Canada’s Abandoned Boats Program (ABP) funds the permanent removal of abandoned and/or wrecked small boats that pose a hazard in Canadian waters. The ABP provides funding to: • Conduct boat assessments for removals • Remove and dispose abandoned and/or wrecked small boats Eligible recipients include: • Provinces, territories, municipalities and local governments • Indigenous groups, communities and organizations • Private ports or marinas* • Canadian Port Authorities • For-profit and not-for-profit organizations *Abandoned and/or wrecked boats in a federally-owned small craft harbour are NOT eligible for funding under this program. Please contact the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. More information on the Abandoned Boats Program Assessments and Removals (A&R) Component can be found here: https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/apply-abp-ar-r-funding.html . Further information, including eligibility, available funding, selection criteria, and more, please visit: https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/abp-ea-r-applicant-guide.html#funding . Please feel free to email Morgan in our parliamentary office if you have any questions: pam.goldsmith- [email protected] . You may also contact Lucie McKiernan who can offer assistance with your application: [email protected] . In order to ensure that our communities are properly looked after, please copy our office on your application submission. Sincerely, 1 Page 165 of 178 Pamela Goldsmith-Jones Member of Parliament West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade Room 583, Confederation Building Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Tel. 613.947.4617 [email protected] Website: http://pgoldsmithjones.ca/ 2 Page 166 of 178 Tyler Ruggles From: Bowen Island Municipality Sent: February 27, 2018 1:28 PM To: BIMBC - Mayor And Council Cc: Tyler Ruggles Subject: FW: District of West Vancouver resolution regarding New Municipal Tax Classes submitted to LMLGA Attachments: DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER RESOLUTION NEW MUNICIPAL TAX CLASSES SUBMITTE....pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged From: Sheila Scholes [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 1:08 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; belcarra@belcarra.ca; Bowen Island Municipality Dear Lower Mainland Local Government Association member municipalities: Attached is a letter from the District of West Vancouver Council regarding its resolution on “New Municipal Tax Classes” that has been submitted to the Lower Mainland Local Government Association for consideration at its May 2018 conference. Sheila Scholes Manager | Legislative Services | District of West Vancouver t: 604-925-7045 | f: 604-925-7006 westvancouver.ca 1 Page 167 of 178 LEGISLATIVE SERVICES 750 17th Street West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3 T: 604-925-7004 F: 604-925-7006 February 23, 2018 File: 0055-20-LMLGA LMLGA Member Municipalities: Re: District of West Vancouver Resolution - New Municipal Tax Classes -Submitted for consideration at LMLGA 2018 Convention The District of West Vancouver Council at its February 19, 2018 regular meeting passed the following motion: WHEREAS many municipalities in BC are facing a ve,y significant and well-documented housing affordability issue with property prices significantly higher than local residents' ability to pay and in many cases the highest average housing prices in the count,y; AND WHEREAS currently, municipalities have only nine tax classes that can be used to set property taxes to achieve municipal goals: Class 1 - Residential; Class 2 - Utilities; Class 3 - Supportive Housing; Class 4 - Major lndust,y; Class 5 - Light lndust,y; Class 6 - Business Other; Class 7 - Managed Forest Land; Class B - Recreational Property, Non-Profit Organization; and Class 9 - Farm; and while there have been minor amendments, the basic structure of this property tax class system has not been substantially amended since the 1980s; AND WHEREAS with the creation of new tax classes each municipality could set different tax rates for each class based on their individual needs and circumstances. As an example, different residential classes could be created to address vacant houses, non-resident ownership, etc; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the provincial government amend the Community Charter to allow municipalities to create additional tax classes so they can each accomplish their own community goals. The District of West Vancouver Council respectfully requests your support of the resolution. This serious housing affor bility i continues to affect many in our Lower Mainland communities. Thank you for your con · · -----.. Attachment Municipal Hall 750 17th Street West Vancouver British Columbia V7VPage 3T3 168 of 178 westvancouver main reception t: 604·925·7000 e: [email protected] westvancouver.ca 1350066v1 Page 169 of 178 Page 170 of 178 519 cm Avenue ‘Isl: (250) 333-7230 0. Box 400 P. _ Fax: (250) 5354007 V Enderby, B. C.VOEW!) The C°'P°Val|°rI Of?le CIIY07 EI‘|de1'|7Y Website: www.c\tyofenderby.oom t/isS?uswapMeet: t?e O?anagmz February 20, 2018 Hon. Mike Famworth Minister of Public Safety and SolicitorGeneral PO Box 9101 Stn Pruv Govt Victoria, BCV8W 9E2 Dear Minister Farnworth: As expressed by other local governments, the City of Enderby strongly supports the sharing of revenue generated by the sale of cannabis with local govemmant. The legalization of cannabis willresult in additional costs for local government. The financial impact on local governments include social senllces, land use, planning, business licensing, bylaw enforcement, and ?re services. The City of Enderby respectfully requests that the Province agrees to share at least 50% of its cannabis-related revenues with local gcvemments. This willhelp local governments offset some of the costs associated with legalization and ensure that taxpayers, and the local government programs they rely on, are not unduly burdened by this decision. Greg Mayor Cc: Hon. Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing UBCM Member Municipalities Page 171 of 178 District of Sicamous 446 Main Street T: 250 836 2477 PO Box 219 F: 250 836 4314 [email protected] Sicamous, BC E: V0E 2V0 sicamous.ca February 14, 2018 The Honourable Selina Robinson Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Parliament Buildings PO Box 9838 STN PROV GOVT Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 Re: Cannabis Sales Revenue Sharing As expressed by other local governments within BC, there is a need to discuss impacts to local governments and to share in the revenue generated from the implementation of the legalization of cannabis. Current discussions regarding revenue sharing involve the Federal and Provincial governments with no inclusion of local governments. Ultimately, the legalization will entail additional costs for local governments both in social and policing costs. 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Had granling lhe covenanl been conlingenl upon fixing lhe problem of access to lhe beach lhis would have solved lhlngs for all parlies including all our neighbours who have used lhis beach in lhe pasl and still want to use il now. Due lo changes made by lhe privale property owners on eilher side of lhis public access, lhe public has nol been able lo gel down lo lhe beach for lhe last 5 or 6 years. I undersland from lhe Municipality By-laws deparlmenl lhal lhere are avenues available lo re-gain public access lhal don"l enlail rescinding lhe covenanl‘ granled lo lhe Cadys in January 2018. Yours sincerely, Gillian Gillian Darling Kovanic Allachmenl Leller daled January 8'", 2018 Page 175 of 178 My name is Gillian Darling Kovanic and I live at. Roberl Road,- doors (towards Millers Landing) from 1160 Eccleslone Road. Wilh respecl lo lhe variance being applied for on lhis properly by Filch Cady and Bonnie Campbell, I completely supporl lhe granting of lhis variance lo lhe appliconls such lhal they can make whalever changes, improvemenls and enlargemenls lhey require in order lo realize lhe maximum use and enjoymenl of lheir new house. Wilh respecl lo lhe issue of lhis properly‘: encroachmenls onlo Eccleslone Road and ils Public Beach Access (and as Council knows, lhese encroochmenls were inheriled by and in no way caused or crealed by Bonnie and Filch), I urge lhe municipality lo work lowards an equilable solulion lhal is eminenlly fair lo Filch and Bonnie and also lo locals residenls lhal won'l exclude public access lo lhis small but special public beach in our neighbourhood. The on-line BC Assessmenl survey map indicales lhal beside lhe exlanl foreshore lease al lhe boflom of Eccleslone Road, lhere is an area immedialely lo lhe wesl of lhis lease bul slill on road righl of way lhal looks like il could accommodale public access lo this beach and lhus preserve of our precious commons. Thank you. (January 8, 2018) Page 176 of 178 /X0;/z iéewmz fame/z, André H. CHOLLAT Anne FRANCDE FERRIERE PO Box 1 -Vest Side Rd Bowen Island, BC.VON1G0 Mayor & Council Bowen Island Municipality /"5”’"’55”/437/7557’5"//- March 11, 2018 YJ'/ar~/ Re: The fate of the Davies Orchard cottages. Your worship and Councilors, It is not for the pleasure of argumentation that I am here once again to present a plea regarding the fate ofthe Davies 0rchard's. Although some people may see them as derelict buildings of another era without importance, many Bowen Island residents do not have the same point ofview, who in the hundreds (more than 5 hundreds) signed a petition for their preservation at applefest last year. A brief reminder of their factual importance for Bowen Island, was provided in a paper last year by Professor of History at SFU lackLittle PhD, former member of Bowen Island Heritage Commission. He described how the demand for weekend and summer affordable accommodation by the Vancouver residents, before the disponibility of private cars and the extensive construction of road network, in the early and mid twentieth century made it an instant success, there were more than 200 of those cottages in Snug Cove and Deep Bay. When my wife Anne and I moved to Bowen Island thirty years ago, there were still close to twenty cottages fully occupied and in good standing in the Davies Orchard that was then an active section 0fSnug Cove. You know as well as I do what happened under the management of Metro Vancouver Regional Park Administration: the expulsion of tenants and the resulting neglect we have today. Because of the mandate they have established for their regional parks uses and development, the presence of tenants in the cottages in the Davies Orchard is not an option they are willing to consider. We have experienced this evident attitude at the community conservation / public consultation hearing oflune 17, 2017 when, obviously, the discussion of all options were acceptable as long as there were the only two options their commission presented. A reminder of the early Ford's sale of their model T provided in all color, as long as it was black. Page 177 of 178 As we are faced once again with the demolition of several remaining cottages by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Administration.we ask once again that your worship and councilors set a precedent to Metro Vancouver as land owner on Bowen Island, in requiring that they respect the historical heritage context of this 2.3 acres section oftheir park at the demand of the large number of Bowen Island residents, as Port Moody did for the cottages of Belterra. We ask your worship and the municipal council to back up the proposal of Bowen Heritage to have the 2.3 acres of Davies Orchard separated from Crippen Park given its historical, yet informal status ,withthe intent of recreating a cluster of affordable cottages as it was done in the past, given today's dire demand for affordable accommodation in the Cove. Is it only a pretense of Metro Vancouver to claim developing a livable region? We can expect more from the Davies Orchard than the green space that is not lacking in the Cove and the grass to be mowed weekly by the park attendants for the sake of cosmetic appearance, to please the tourists. As we have volunteered over the years to restore the trees of the Orchard (as the two apple trees in front of cottage 20 nearly 100 years old], we will use the means at our disposal to restore the cottages of the orchard in opposing their destruction by Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. Thank you for your attention, Sincerely, André H. Chollat Anne Franc de Ferriére Page 178 of 178 Sent: February 20, 2018 12:56 PM To: BIMBC - Mayor And Council; BIMBC - Economic Development Committee; Jacqui Massey; David Bellringer; Dave Pollard; Bowenfoundation Info; Peter Frinton; Peter Vaisbord; Owen Plowman; John Reid; Daniel Martin; Wolfgang Duntz; Ron Woodall; Kathy Lalonde; Melissa Harrison; Bowen Island Undercurrent; Shelagh MacKinnon; Bruce Russell; Bonny Brokenshire; Glenn Cormier; Robin Butler Subject: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - “SLOW AND EASY WINS THE RACE”