NOTICE OF MEETING
COMOX VALLEY WATER COMMITTEE


Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Civic Room, located at 770 Harmston Avenue, Courtenay, BC commencing at 3:00 pm.

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

All committee motions will be voted on using weighted votes as determined under Bylaw No. 1783.

In the event of an emergency the public gathering place is the parking lot outside the Civic Room.
 
 
AGENDA
 
   
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR:
The first order of business is the election of the committee 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 and the Comox Valley Water Service Establishment Bylaw.
 
A. RECOGNITION OF TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES:
B. DELEGATIONS:
C. MANAGEMENT REPORT:
Comox Valley Water Committee management report dated February 2021 for receipt.
 
D. PUBLIC INPUT - 2021-2025 FINANCIAL PLAN
Staff will provide a summary of public input received in regards to the 2021-2025 proposed financial plan and the specific CVRD services under consideration.

Members of the public may submit comments, questions, or feedback on the 2021-2025 proposed financial plan here: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/budgetinquiries
 
E. REPORTS:
1) 2021 COMOX VALLEY WATER COMMITTEE VOTING STRUCTURE
 
Report dated February 18, 2021 regarding the weighted vote assignment for the Comox Valley Water Committee, for receipt.
 
2) PUNTLEDGE RIVER WATER MAIN - LEAK REPAIR
 
Report dated February 19, 2021 regarding plans to repair a new leak from the Puntledge River water transmission main crossing within the Comox Valley Water System for receipt.
 
3) 2021-2025 FINANCIAL PLAN – COMOX VALLEY WATER SYSTEM – FUNCTION 300, 301, 302
 
Report dated February 19, 2021 regarding the proposed 2021-2025 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Comox Valley Water Supply System, function 300, sub-function 301, implementation of the Comox Lake Watershed Protection Plan (WPP), and sub-function 302, Comox Valley Water Treatment Plant and raw water intake for receipt.
 
Recommendation:
 
THAT the proposed 2021 – 2025 financial plan for Comox Valley Water System service, functions 300, 301 and 302 be approved;

AND FURTHER THAT the recommended 2021 – 2025 financial plan for Comox Valley Water System service include a $250,000 capital project to repair and upgrade the Puntledge River water main crossing, funded by the capital works reserve.
 
F. NEW BUSINESS:
G. ADDENDUM - UPON APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE:
H. MEDIA QUESTIONS:
I. IN-CAMERA:
J. TERMINATION:
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