Meaghan Cursons, Comox Valley Conservation Partnership, to present information regarding the partnership and to introduce the 3rd annual Vancouver Island Symposium: "Water Stewardship in a Changing Climate", as part of an ongoing series that highlights the power of collaboration between local government, elected leaders and industry professionals. [Item] 

Committee of the Whole management report dated December 2019 for receipt. [Item] 

Report dated December 4, 2019 regarding an overview of the recent transit fare review and associated recommendations for receipt. [Item] 

Chris Gregory, Senior Revenue Advisor, BC Transit to present the Transit Fair Review.

THAT option one of the BC Transit Fare Review Report attached as Appendix A of the staff report dated December 4, 2019 be approved for implementation in April 2020;

AND FURTHER THAT the April 2020 transit fare change include replacing transfers with the DayPASS-on-board program;

AND FINALLY THAT the custom transit monthly pass price be increased to $55.00.

Russell Dyson, CAO and Andrew McGifford, Senior Manager Comox Strathcona Waste Management Services, to provide a update on solid waste management services and initiatives.

Report dated December 4, 2019 regarding the Farmers’ Market field and Exhibition Grounds use, fees and booking processes for receipt. [Item] 

THAT Comox Valley Farmers’ Market continues to pay fees in accordance with the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) Fees and Charges Bylaw;

AND FURTHER THAT staff continue to encourage collaboration of large event organizers to include some of the pre-existing regular Exhibition Grounds users where possible;

AND FINALLY THAT the Comox Valley Farmer’s Market discuss utility needs with CVRD staff to share a better understanding of their needs if they continue to use the Sports Centre site in the future.

Report dated December 4, 2019 regarding a recommendation for the division of chair’s remuneration as proposed by Chair Ketler and Vice-Chair Hamir. [Item] 

THAT $5,000 of the 2020 chair remuneration be allocated to the vice-chair for the period January to November 2020 in recognition of the vice-chair’s role in supporting the chair including acting as co-chair of the Comox Strathcona Waste Management Board.

Correspondence dated November 22, 2019 from Director Morin regarding UBCM resolutions concerning safter drug supply and inhalation sites for receipt. [Item] 

WHEREAS the Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities endorsed two resolutions from the City of Victoria for consideration at the Union of BC Municipalities Annual Convention which if implemented by the Province of BC, could start saving lives immediately;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the board write a letter to the Provincial Government expressing strong support of the following resolutions:

(B171) Safer Drug Supply to Save Lives
Be it resolved that in an effort to save lives and reduce harm due to an unpredictable and highly-toxic drug supply, and as part of a holistic response to the public-health emergency, including prevention, treatment, and recovery, that the Province of British Columbia work with local communities, Health Authorities across the Province, the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, and the Ministry of Health ensure that people at risk of toxic supply have access to safer alternatives.

(B172) Observed Inhalation Sites for Risk Mitigation of Overdose and Toxic Drug Supply
Be it resolved that to ensure that people at risk of overdose and toxic supply across BC have access to observed consumption services that provide space for inhalation, that the Province of British Columbia fund and work through local communities, Health Authorities across the Province, the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions and the Ministry of Health to provide these services as part of a holistic response to the public-health emergency, including prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Correspondence dated November 28, 2019 from Director Hillian regarding a request to the province to provide park signage at Wood Mountain Park for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board write to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy to request:

1. Appropriate signage, in consultation with K'omoks First Nation, for Wood Mountain Park; and,

2. Recognition of the Forbidden Plateau Reclamation Society for their volunteer efforts to clean up the abandoned buildings and structures from the former Forbidden Plateau Ski Hill.

Correspondence dated November 29, 2019 from Director Grieve regarding letter of support to the Kumugwe Cultural Society for their application to the Canada Council of the Arts for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board provide a letter of support to the Kumugwe Cultural Society for their application to the Canada Council of the Arts for funding for Malkwalatlan's: A Legacy Project Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirited.

THAT the committee adjourn to an in-camera session pursuant to the following sub-section(s) of section 90 of the Community Charter:

90(1)(a) Personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the regional district or another position appointed by the regional district.