Simon Palmer, Denman Housing Association, to present information regarding the need for affordable housing on Denman Island, current plans to meet part of that need, and request a letter of support for funding. [Item] 

Electoral Areas Services Committee management report dated March, 2021 for receipt. [Item] 

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

Report dated March 5, 2021 regarding funding options to support the work of the Royal Canadian Legion to end veteran’s homelessness for receipt. [Item] 

Minutes of the Area B Advisory Planning Commission meeting held February 16, 2021 for receipt. [Item] 

Report dated February 25, 2021 regarding Development Variance Permit DV 1B 21 – 2086 Hector Rd (Willis/Zimmerman) to reduce the minimum front yard setback pertaining to Acacia Road from 7.5 metres to 5.0 metres for the foundation of a carriage house, and from 5.5 metres to 4.25 metres for the eaves of a carriage house for receipt. [Item] 

Consideration of the addendum will be given regarding adjacent property owner comments relating to DV 1B 21 – 2086 Hector Rd (Willis/Zimmerman).

THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board approve the Development Variance Permit DV 1B 21 (Willis/Zimmerman) to reduce the front yard setback pertaining to Acacia Road from 7.5 metres to 5.0 metres for the foundation of the carriage house and from 5.5 metres to 4.25 metres for the eaves of the carriage house on property described as Lot 4, District Lot 170, Comox District, Plan 21086, PID 003-488-136 (2086 Hector Road);

AND FINALLY THAT the Corporate Legislative Officer be authorized to execute the permit.

Report dated March 4, 2021 regarding an update and timeline for the Comox Valley Food Hub Feasibility Assessment for receipt. [Item] 

Janine de la Salle, Urban Food Strategies, to present information regarding the CVRD Food Hub project plan.

Report dated February 22, 2021 regarding the Comox Valley Regional District bylaw enforcement files and activities for receipt. [Item] 

Report dated March 3, 2021 regarding the draft communication plan and amendment bylaws that support the 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 the Comox Valley Regional District Board direct staff to proceed with the Restructuring of Regulatory Services Project as outlined in the staff report dated March 3, 2021;

AND FURTHER THAT the Comox Valley Regional District Board support the use of $36,000 from the future expenditure reserve for Function No. 295 (Animal Control) and $36,548 from the future expenditure reserve for Function No. 298 (Unsightly Premises) towards the purchase of a new bylaw enforcement vehicle in 2021 in Function No. 291 (Animal Control), with these transactions to be reflected in the 2021 – 2025 recommended financial plan.

AND FINALLY THAT the associated amendments to the service establishment bylaws be introduced and given first and second readings.

Report dated February 23, 2021 regarding a resolution in support of the Comox Valley Regional District’s Emergency Program application for funding via the Emergency Support Services funding stream and overall grant management for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the board support the Comox Valley Regional District’s Emergency Program, Electoral Areas Service function 271, application to the Union of BC Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for funding up to $11,357.95 to support the purchase of resources and development of specialized training for Emergency Support Services, and provide overall grant management.

Report dated March 3, 2021 regarding financial funding to community halls in the electoral areas who have submitted requests through the restart funding for receipt. [Item] 

THAT an allocation of $24,321.44 in BC Safe Restart Grant funding be committed for distribution to assist five community halls with the purchase of touchless items and a portion of their fixed costs as outlined in the Community Halls – Restart Grants staff report dated March 3, 2021.

Report dated March 4, 2021 regarding the progress of the acquisition priorities and implementation strategy action items as identified in the Rural Comox Valley Parks and Greenways Strategic Plan, 2011 – 2030 for receipt [Item] 

Report dated March 2, 2021 regarding a review of the completed 2020 Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) grant funding for FireSmart initiatives for receipt. [Item] 

Report dated February 17, 2021 regarding the method of participating area approval for the proposed Rural Roadside Collection Service for receipt. [Item] 

THAT participating area approval be sought by way of an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) with respect to the service establishing bylaw(s) for the proposed Rural Roadside Collection Service;

AND FURTHER THAT the bylaw(s) and other process logistics for the AAP be brought forward pending the results of Phase 2 Rural Roadside Solid Waste Collection Public Engagement Plan.

Report dated March 2, 2021 regarding the Community Works Fund status report for the period ending February 28, 2021 for receipt. [Item] 

Black Creek Oyster Bay Services Committee Financial Planning Policy as amended at the February 23, 2021 Comox Valley Regional District Board meeting for receipt. [Item] 

Note: The Black Creek Oyster Bay Services Committee referred this policy to the Electoral Areas Services Committee for information at its February 8, 2021 meeting.

Staff will provide an update on the 2021-2025 financial planning process.

Report dated March 4, 2021 regarding an accelerated option for phasing out the Comfort Station Service as part of the 2021 - 2025 recommended financial plan for the Comfort Stations Service, function 686. for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the 2021 – 2025 recommended financial plan for the Comfort Station Service, function 686 be approved to reflect a targeted phasing out of the service by the end of 2021.

Report dated March 2, 2021 regarding the proposed 2021 - 2025 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Denman Island, Royston, Comox Road, Gibson/Cotton Road, Little River, Forest Grove Estates, Arden Road, Webb/Bood Road, McLary Road, Fern Road, and Hastings Road Street Lighting Services, functions 710 - 750 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2021 – 2025 financial plans for the Denman Island, Royston, Comox Road, Gibson/Cotton Road, Little River, Forest Grove Estates, Arden Road, Webb/Bood Road, McLary Road, Fern Road, and Hastings Road Street Lighting Services, functions 710-750, be approved.

AND FURTHER THAT the solar streetlight in Royston be replaced with a conventional streetlight at a cost of up to $20,000 to be funded from reserves.

Report dated March 2, 2021 regarding the proposed 2021 - 2025 financial plans and work plan highlights for the house numbering services for the electoral areas, functions 530-532 for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2021 – 2025 financial plan for the House Numbering Area A Service, function 530, be approved.

THAT the proposed 2021 – 2025 financial plan for the House Numbering Area B Service, function 531, be approved.

THAT the proposed 2021 – 2025 financial plan for the House Numbering Area C Service, function 532, be approved.

Report dated March 3, 2021 regarding the proposed 2021 - 2025 financial plan and work plan highlights for the Heritage Conservation Services, functions 691 (Electoral Area A – Baynes Sound); 692 (Electoral Area B – Lazo North); 693 (Electoral Area C – Puntledge – Black Creek); 694 (Denman Island); and 695 (Hornby Island) for receipt. [Item] 

THAT the proposed 2021 – 2025 financial plans for the Heritage Conservation Services, functions 691, 692, 693, 694 and 695 be approved.

Director Hamir to provide an update regarding the Emergency Operations Centre Policy Group meetings.

THAT the addendum be considered.

Comments from property owners adjacent to the property pertaining to Development Variance Permit DV 1B 21 – 2086 Hector Rd (Willis/Zimmerman) will be posted here prior to the meeting.