NOTICE OF MEETING
COMOX VALLEY WATER COMMITTEE


Tuesday, June 15, 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
 
   
A. RECOGNITION OF TRADITIONAL TERRITORIES:
B. DELEGATIONS:
C. MANAGEMENT REPORT:
Comox Valley Water Committee management report dated June, 2021 for receipt. [Item
 
D. REPORTS:
1) COMOX VALLEY WATER MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
 
The following items are presented for receipt:
 
- Minutes of the Comox Valley Water Management Advisory Committee meeting held April 29, 2021; and [Item
 
- Minutes of the Comox Valley Water Management Advisory Committee meeting held and May 27, 2021. [Item
 
2) COMOX VALLEY WATER SYSTEM WATER EFFICIENCY PLAN 2021
 
Report dated June 11, 2021 regarding the updated Comox Valley Water System Water Efficiency Plan for receipt. [Item
 
Recommendation:
 
THAT the updated Comox Valley Water System Water Efficiency Plan be approved;

AND FURTHER THAT funding for the recommended water conservation measures be brought forward for review and approval through the 2022-2026 financial planning process for the Comox Valley Water System.
 
3) LOWER PERSEVERANCE CREEK MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
 
Report dated June 10, 2021 regarding a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Comox Valley Regional District, Village of Cumberland, Comox Valley Land Trust and the Cumberland Community Forest Society to support acquisition negotiations with the owner of the lands adjacent to the lower reaches of Perseverance Creek for receipt. [Item
 
Recommendation:
 
THAT the Comox Valley Regional District enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Village of Cumberland, Comox Valley Land Trust and the Cumberland Community Forest Society to support negotiations with the owner of the lands adjacent to the lower Perseverance Creek to determine timelines, financial conditions and opportunities, and ownership and management scenarios that will help to ensure the protection of the lands and drinking water quality in perpetuity.
 
4) WATER METERING IN THE COMOX VALLEY WATER SYSTEM
 
Report dated June 10, 2021 regarding the history and current status of water metering in the Comox Valley Water System for receipt. [Item
 
5) COMOX VALLEY WATER SYSTEM HYPRESCON WATERMAIN LEAK REPAIR CLOSE-OUT
 
Report dated June 10, 2021 regarding an overview of the leak repair work that was completed on the Comox Valley Water System’s (CVWS) large diameter water main feeding East Courtenay and the Town of Comox for receipt. [Item
 
6) COMOX VALLEY WATER TREATMENT PROJECT UPDATE
 
Report dated June 9, 2021 regarding an update of key milestones and project metrics for receipt. [Item
 
7) COMOX VALLEY WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM CONSUMPTION REPORT
 
Comox Valley Water Supply System Consumption Report to April 2021 for receipt. [Item
 
E. NEW BUSINESS:
F. ADDENDUM - UPON APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE:
G. MEDIA QUESTIONS:
H. IN-CAMERA:
I. TERMINATION:
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