DISTRICT OF SECHELT

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

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Community Meeting Room
1st Floor, 5797 Cowrie St., Sechelt
PRESENT:
  • Mayor J. Henderson, 
  • Councillor D. Bell, 
  • Councillor D. Inkster, 
  • Councillor A. Shepherd, 
  • and Councillor A. Toth 
ABSENT:
  • Councillor D. McLauchlan 
  • and Councillor B. Rowe 
STAFF:
  • Director of Planning and Development A. Allen, 
  • Director of Financial Services and Information Technology D. Douglas, 
  • Director of Engineering and Operations M. Lee, 
  • Director of Corporate and Community Services L. Roberts, 
  • Development Planning Manager I. Holl, 
  • Chief Building Official J. Nyhus, 
  • Corporate Officer K. Poulsen, 
  • and Administrative Assistant C. Kidd (Recording Secretary) 

1.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

  

The Mayor noted there is a land acknowledgment on the meeting agenda.

2.
CALL TO ORDER AND DECLARATION OF CONFLICT

  

The Mayor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM pm and asked for declarations of conflict. There were none.

3.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  

The Mayor noted that a brief recess would be called after the start item 11 to allow any questions from the public prior to the closed portion of the meeting. 

  • Res. No. 2025-04A-01

    That the April 2, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted.

    CARRIED

4.
DELEGATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

  

4.1
Proclamation - National Dental Hygienists Week - April 4 -10, 2025

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The Mayor proclaimed the week of April 4-10, 2025 to be National Dental Hygienists' Week in the District of Sechelt.

5.
BUSINESS ITEMS

  

5.1
Permissive Property Tax Exemption Select Committee Recommendations

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-02

    That District of Sechelt Permissive Property Tax Exemption Policy 2.8.1 be approved, as amended.

    CARRIED

5.2
Temporary Use Permit for Workforce Housing at 5536 Kontiki

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Staff confirmed that the application for a Temporary Use Permit had been withdrawn. 

  • Res. No. 2025-04A-03

    That the application for a Temporary Use Permit for Workforce Housing at 5536 Kontiki Road be received.

    CARRIED

5.3
Request for Noise Variance at 5638 Inlet Avenue

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Staff provided context to the request for the Noise Bylaw Variance explaining that the new Community Services Building would be having its concrete poured for its second floor, and though the scheduling should have all works finished within the prescribed working hours, any delays could cause the work, and the equipment needed would be quite loud.   

In response to a question from Council Staff confirmed that no initial plans had been set to notify surrounding residents, though should Council wish for this to happen, a motion could be made.

  • Res. No. 2025-04A-04

    That Council approves a request for a variance to Section 4.(1)(d) of Noise Bylaw No. 519, 2012

    CARRIED
  • Res. No. 2025-04A-05

    That written notice is given, by the Contractor, to residents within a 100m radius of the job site.

    CARRIED

6.
BYLAWS

  

6.1
Rezoning for 5476 Mills Road

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Council reiterated their concerns around this development including the density, and neighbourhood fit, though the development does fall within the Small-Scale, Multi-Unit Housing legislation. It was confirmed that the developer is listening to concerns and making changes to the design, which will still need to come back to Council for the Development Permit, allowing for more discussion.

  • Res. No. 2025-04A-06

    That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-18, 2025 be considered for adoption.

    CARRIED

    OPPOSED Councillors Inkster & Shepherd


a.
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-18, 2025

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-07

    That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 580-18, 2025 be adopted on April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

    OPPOSED Councillors Inkster & Shepherd


6.2
Protection of Trees on District of Sechelt Public Lands

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In response to questions from Council, staff confirmed that these bylaws had been given three readings previously, but hadn't come for adoption and that no changes had been made since the readings.

  • Res. No. 2025-04A-08

    That adoption of three bylaw amendments for the protection of trees on District of Sechelt public lands be considered.

    CARRIED

a.
Highways and Parking Amendment Bylaw No. 516-04, 2024

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-09

    That Highways and Parking Amendment Bylaw No. 516-04, 2024 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

b.
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-14, 2024

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-10

    That Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-14, 2024 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

c.
Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 491-04, 2024

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-11

    That Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 491-04, 2024 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

6.3
Bylaw Amendments - Multiple Enforcement Updates

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Staff confirmed no amendments had been made to the bylaws since third reading was given.

  • Res. No. 2025-04A-12

    That the following bylaws be considered for adoption on April 2, 2025:

    1. Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 491-05, 2025;
    2. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-15, 2025;
    3. Building Bylaw Amendment No. 409-13, 2025;
    4. Porpoise Bay Harbour Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 494-03, 2025;
    5. Environmental Management and Protection Amendment Bylaw No. 484-01, 2025;
    6. Fireworks Prohibition Amendment Bylaw No., 445-01, 2025;
    7. Mobile Home Park Amendment Bylaw No. 37-02, 2025;
    8. Pesticide Amendment Bylaw No. 441-01, 2025
    9. Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 456-04, 2025; and
    10. Open Air Burning Amendment Bylaw No. 486-03, 2025.
    CARRIED

a.
Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 491-05, 2025

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-13

    That Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 491-05, 2025 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

b.
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-15, 2025

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-14

    That Bylaw Enforcement Implementation Amendment Bylaw No. 515-15, 2025 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

c.
Building Bylaw Amendment No. 409-13, 2025

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-15

    That Building Bylaw Amendment No. 409-13, 2025 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

d.
Porpoise Bay Harbour Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 494-03, 2025

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-16

    That Porpoise Bay Harbour Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 494-03, 2025 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

e.
Environmental Management and Protection Amendment Bylaw No. 484-01, 2025

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-17

    That Environmental Management and Protection Amendment Bylaw No. 445-01, 2025 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

f.
Fireworks Prohibition Amendment Bylaw No. 445-01, 2025

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-18

    That Fireworks Prohibition Amendment Bylaw No. 445-01, 2025 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

g.
Mobile Home Park Amendment Bylaw No. 37-02, 2025

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-19

    That Mobile Home Amendment Bylaw No. 37-02, 2025 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

h.
Pesticide Amendment Bylaw No. 441-01, 2025

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-20

    That Pesticide Amendment Bylaw No. 441-01, 2025 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

i.
Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 456-04, 2025

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-21

    That Sign Bylaw Amendment No. 456-04, 2025 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

j.
Open Air Burning Amendment Bylaw No. 486-03, 2025

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-22

    That Open Air Burning Amendment Bylaw No. 486-03, 2025 be adopted April 2, 2025.

    CARRIED

7.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

  

7.1
Minutes of the March 19, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-23

    That the Minutes of the March 19, 2025 Regular Council Meeting be adopted.

    CARRIED

7.2
Minutes of the March 19, 2025 Special Council to Closed Meeting

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-24

    That the Minutes of the March 19, 2025 Special Council to Closed Meeting be adopted.

    CARRIED

7.3
Minutes of the March 24, 2025 Special Council to Closed Meeting

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-25

    That the Minutes of the March 24, 2025 Special Council to Closed Meeting Minutes be adopted.

    CARRIED

7.4
Minutes of the March 26, 2025 Regular Council to Closed Meeting

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  • Res. No. 2025-04A-26

    That the Minutes of the March 26, 2025 Regular Council to Closed Meeting be adopted. 

    CARRIED

8.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

  

None.

9.
COUNCIL REPORTS

  

9.1
Sunshine Coast Regional District Representatives

  

Council received verbal updates from the Sunshine Coast Regional District Representatives.

9.2
Council

  

Members of Council provided verbal updates of their activities.

10.
CORRESPONDENCE

  

11.
CLOSED SESSION

  
  • Res. No. 2025-04A-28

    That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) (e) and (g) of the Community Charter.

    CARRIED
  • Res. No. 2025-04A-29

    That the meeting be recessed at 7:39 pm, to allow for public questions before reconvening for the Closed Agenda

    CARRIED

    The meeting reconvened at 7:43 pm.


11.1
CALL TO ORDER AND DECLARATION OF CONFLICT

 

11.2
ADOPTION OF CLOSED AGENDA

 

11.3
Sections 90 (1) (e) and (g)

 

12.
RELEASE OF CLOSED MEETING ITEMS

  

None.

13.
ADJOURNMENT

  
  • Res. No. 2025-04A-30

    That the April 2, 2025 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:55 pm.

    CARRIED
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