Report dated November 3, 2020 regarding the possibility of reducing the minimum lot size for keeping backyard chickens in the rural areas of the Comox Valley Regional District for receipt. [Item] 

Report dated October 22, 2020 regarding a request from the Hornby Island Residents' and Ratepayers' Association (HIRRA) to work with HIRRA, and the Denman Island Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association to undertake an Animal Control Bylaw feasibility study for Hornby Island and Denman Island in 2021 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT a feasibility study be conducted to explore options and costs associated with animal control services on Hornby Island and Denman Island in 2021;

AND FURTHER THAT $12,000 be included in the proposed 2021 – 2025 Financial Plan to be funded by both the Hornby Island Feasibility Study Fund, Function 155, and the Denman Island Feasibility Study Fund, Function 154.

Report dated November 9, 2020 regarding the method and required legislative process for the proposed restructuring of several existing regulatory services to streamline service delivery and achieve efficiencies respecting governance, administration, and public communication for receipt. [Item] 

THAT staff be directed to pursue the restructuring of regulatory services in the Electoral Areas, as outlined in the staff report dated November 9, 2020, by bringing forward:
- A communications plan to inform and engage residents; and
- The necessary bylaws to merge and repeal the applicable service establishment bylaws.

Report dated November 3, 2020 regarding an update on the dollar amount sought in the submission of a Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program grant application for the expansion of the Bates Road parking area and the development of the Coupland Loop trail into an accessible trail for receipt. [Item] 

Report dated November 10, 2020 regarding the Royston Water Local Service Area (WLSA) renewed water supply agreement with the Village of Cumberland for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the Royston water supply agreement between the Comox Valley Regional District and the Village of Cumberland attached as Appendix A be approved;

AND FURTHER THAT the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement.

Report dated November 12, 2020 regarding the proposed 2021 water services agreement with the Graham Lake Improvement District (GLID) for the Denman Island Water Local Service Area (DIWLSA), for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the 2021 water services agreement between the Comox Valley Regional District and the Graham Lake Improvement District, attached as Appendix A to the staff report dated November 12, 2020 be approved;

AND FURTHER THAT the Chair and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the agreement.

Report dated November 9, 2020 regarding the concept of a singular Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to occur once each year and cover all AAPs at the same time (when possible) for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the board approve the concept of the singular alternative approval process, to occur in May/June 2021;

AND FURTHER THAT the following projects be considered for the singular Alternative Approval Process (AAP) with additional presentation at subsequent committee, commission or board meetings as needed:

- Rural Cumberland Fire Maximum Requisition Increase
- Electoral Areas Community Halls Service Establishment
- Saratoga Pest Management Service Establishment;

AND FINALLY THAT the final set of projects for the singular AAP be determined in February 2021, including any required bylaw readings and / or project logistics.

Report dated November 17, 2020 regarding the Comox Valley Regional District’s commitment to continue to work with K’ómoks First Nation to advance and implement a sewer servicing solution for the south region for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District remains committed to working with K’ómoks First Nation towards implementation of the Royston/Union Bay Sewer Extension Project;

AND FURTHER THAT this commitment will take the form of exploring all opportunities to fund the project, lobbying provincial and federal government for their support of the project, and working with provincial staff to advance the project towards implementation;

AND FURTHER THAT this recommendation form the basis of a Memorandum of Understanding between Comox Valley Regional District and K’ómoks First Nation;

AND FINALLY THAT this report and recommendations be shared with K’ómoks First Nation.

Report dated November 19, 2020 regarding a budget amendment to the 2020 - 2024 Financial Plan – Emergency Program Service, Function 271 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the 2020-2024 financial plan and capital expenditure program for the Electoral Areas Emergency Program Service, function 271 be amended by increasing capital expenditures in 2020 by $8,000 to accommodate the purchase and installation of a sea-can container to be located at the Oyster River Fire Hall;

AND FURTHER THAT the purchase and installation costs be funded by a transfer of $4,000 (50%) from the future expenditures reserves for the service with the remaining 50% by way of a contribution from the Strathcona Regional District as per contribution agreement.