NOTICE OF MEETING
ELECTORAL AREAS SERVICES COMMITTEE


Monday, January 11, 2021
Civic Room, 770 Harmston Avenue, Courtenay, BC commencing at 10:00 am.

The chair of the committee will preside over the meeting according to the CVRD procedure bylaw. This meeting may include participation by members of the committee via electronic communication.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with Ministerial Order 192, public in-person attendance is not permitted. If members of the public wish to provide input, they should contact the Legislative Services Department. Live webcasts and recordings are available at www..comoxvalleyrd.ca/minutes-agendas

In the event of an emergency the public gathering place is the parking lot outside the Civic Room.
 
 
AGENDA
 
    Section Who Votes How Vote Counted
   
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
The first order of business is the election of the chair and vice-chair. The Corporate Legislative Officer will call the meeting to order and conduct the elections pursuant to the CVRD Board procedure bylaw.
 
A. RECOGNITION OF TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES:
B. DELEGATIONS:
1) BIOSOLIDS - CAMPBELL RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
 
Philippe Lucas, Campbell River Environmental Committee, to present information regarding land application of biosolids. [Item
 
Note: The staff report dated April 29, 2020 regarding land application of biosolids received by the Electoral Areas Services Committee at its May 11, 2020 meeting is attached for information. [Item
 
2) HORNBY DENMAN INTERNET WORKING GROUP
 
Karen Ross, Peter Spurr, John Grayson and John Wigle, Hornby Denman Internet Working Group, to present information regarding the Hornby and Denman fibre optic internet project. [Item
 
Note: This delegation relates to item D.1, "Denman and Hornby Islands Internet Connectivity Opportunity" on the agenda.
 
C. MANAGEMENT REPORT:
Electoral Areas Services Committee management report dated January 2021 for receipt. [Item
208All1 person/1 vote
 
D. REPORTS:
1) DENMAN AND HORNBY ISLANDS INTERNET CONNECTIVITY OPPORTUNITY
 
Report dated January 5, 2021 regarding funding of high-speed fibre internet landing sites on Denman and Hornby Islands and support in principle for "last-mile" funding grant application purposes on Denman and Hornby Islands for receipt. [Item
208All1 person/1 vote
 
Recommendation # 1:
 
THAT the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) support the installation of high speed fibre internet landing sites on Denman and Hornby Islands through a financial contribution of $142,000 to the Strathcona Regional District and the Connected Coast project, to be funded by the Denman and Hornby Islands community works funds;

AND FURTHER THAT the CVRD write a letter of support for the Strathcona Regional District and Connected Coast project for their efforts to secure all necessary permits on Denman and Hornby Islands, including identification of best sites, design and tenure agreements for landings, Points of Presence and Right of Ways.
208All1 person/1 vote
 
Recommendation # 2:
 
THAT the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) Board support CityWest in applying to any and all Provincial and Federal programs for the construction of last mile fibre projects on Denman and Hornby Islands;

AND FURTHER THAT the board consider funding beyond the 90% threshold subject to an assessment of a CVRD service delivery model to support broadband connectivity, including public engagement prior to any formal commitments being established.
208All1 person/1 vote
 
2) SARATOGA BEACH MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
 
Report dated January 8, 2021 regarding a Mosquito Management Service for mosquito control in the Saratoga Beach area to be included within the 2021 Singular Alternative Approval Process (AAP) for receipt. [Item
208All1 person/1 vote
 
Recommendation:
 
THAT the board support the advancement of the Saratoga Mosquito Management Service Establishment Project as generally outlined in the staff report dated January 8, 2021;

AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to bring forward the necessary service establishment bylaw and related legislative requirements for consideration of readings and inclusion with the singular Alternative Approval Process to seek participating area approval.
208All1 person/1 vote
 
3) NEW ELECTORAL AREA COMMUNITY HALLS SERVICES
 
Report dated January 7, 2021 regarding the proposed establishment of services to provide consistent and stable funding to community halls in the electoral areas for receipt. [Item
208All1 person/1 vote
 
Recommendation:
 
THAT the board support the Electoral Areas Community Halls Services Project as outlined in the staff report dated January 7, 2021;

AND FURTHER THAT staff be directed to bring forward the necessary service establishment bylaws and related logistics for consideration of readings and inclusion with the singular Alternative Approval Process to seek participating area approval.
208All1 person/1 vote
 
4) JACKSON DRIVE SEWER SERVICE PARCEL TAX AMENDMENT
 
Report dated January 8, 2021 regarding an amendment to the Jackson Drive Sewer Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 2749, 2005 to align the parcel tax with the financial requirements outlined in the Jackson Drive Sewer Service 2021-2025 Financial Plan for receipt. [Item
207All1 person/1 vote
 
Recommendation:
 
THAT the board consider giving readings to Bylaw No. 630 “Jackson Drive Sewer Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 2749, 2005 Amendment No. 5.” as attached to the staff report dated January 8, 2021.
207All1 person/1 vote
 
5) KING COHO WASTEWATER SERVICE PARCEL TAX AMENDMENT
 
Report dated January 8, 2021 regarding an amendment to the King Coho Wastewater Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 563, 2018 to align the parcel tax with the financial requirements outlined in the proposed King Coho Wastewater Service 2021-2025 Financial Plan for receipt. [Item
207All1 person/1 vote
 
Recommendation:
 
THAT the board consider giving readings to Bylaw No. 631 “King Coho Wastewater Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 563, 2018, Amendment No. 2” as attached to the staff report dated January 8, 2021.
207All1 person/1 vote
 
E. NEW BUSINESS:
F. ADDENDUM - UPON APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE:
G. MEDIA QUESTIONS:
H. IN-CAMERA:
I. TERMINATION:
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