| RECOGNITION Former Councillor Mike Wansink Councillor Young expressed condolences on behalf of the Town for the passing of former Councillor Mike Wansink, highlighting his contributions as a resident and community member for the past 21 years, including his time serving on Town Council. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES June 25, 2025, Committee of the Whole OCP Recommendations to Council Council reviewed 19 Decision Points for the Official Community Plan. Further details can be found in the July 16, 2025, regular Council meeting minutes. June 25, 2025, Committee of the Whole Airport Recommendation to CouncilCouncil approved the recommendation to receive the report titled “Qualicum Beach Airport Quarterly Report” for information. CORRESPONDENCE Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute – Request for Letter of Support Council authorized issuing a letter of support to the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute for their grant application to TD Friends of the Environment Foundation for the Marine Debris Education Initiative. Qualicum Beach Pickleball Club: Pickleball Demo Day at Tennis Courts – Request for Court Usage During Court Closure Council directed staff to respond to the Qualicum Beach Pickleball Club to confirm alternate dates outside of the scheduled court resurfacing (August 4th to August 15th) to hold the Pickleball Demo Day. BYLAWS Second Reading of Town of Qualicum Beach Downtown Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw No. 682, Amendment (Updated Reductions) Bylaw No. 682.03, 2025 Council gave an amended second reading to the “Town of Qualicum Beach Downtown Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw No. 682, Amendment (Updated Reductions) Bylaw No 682.03, 2025”. Alternate Means of Public Notice Bylaw No. 911, 2025 Council discussed the “Town of Qualicum Beach Alternate Means of Public Notice Bylaw No. 911, 2025”. The Bylaw will be considered at the September 17, 2025, regular Council meeting. COUNCIL BUSINESS General Government· Members of Council provided comments on their respective portfolio of activities. Council requested the Town send a letter of appreciation Murray Chantler in recognition for his contribution of two Trailriders for use in the Oceanside community. Council approved the use of the Town’s logo on the promotional posters to support 2025 Culture Days. STAFF REPORTS Comprehensive Policy Review | Policies to Transition [Council to Administration] Council supported the transition of policies from Council to Administration with final endorsement by Council required following policy revisions. Visual Identity Refresh Council postponed the Visual Identity Refresh to Strategic Planning in the Fall of 2025 for consideration. Announcement of Closed Council Meeting Motions An announcement of meeting motions from closed Council meetings was accepted pursuant to Section 117 of the Community Charter. Policy 3000-25 | Media Policy & Policy 3000-26 | Official Town Social Media & Third Party Content Policy Council postponed these items to a future Council meeting to ensure the principles of the Code of Conduct were considered within these policies. First and Second Quarter Update 2025, Council Strategic Initiatives, Capital Program and Operations Update Staff presented first and second quarter updates to Council regarding Strategic Initiatives, Capital Programs and Operations. Council directed staff to postpone the timeline to fiscal year 2026 for the following projects: 1.Capital Project – Upsize Pipe and Abandon Old Corrugated Steel Pipe – Village Way 2.Capital Project – Public Works Automatic Security Gate 3.Runway, Taxiway, Apron Paving & Leader/Snow Blower Funding sources remain unchanged from the 2025 Financial Plan. Development Permit: 127 & 131 Fern Road East Council authorized staff to issue a Development Permit for 127 & 131 Fern Road East subject to revisions that align with Policy #4 of the Development Permit Area (C2-Light Industrial) Guidelines. Zoning Amendment: 510 Chester RoadCouncil deemed the nine-parcel development at 510 Chester Road to be OCP compliant and provided authorization for staff to proceed with a bare land subdivision for Council’s consideration. Zoning Amendment and Development Permit: 201, 207, 211 First Avenue WestCouncil postponed a decision on the Zoning Amendment and Development Permit application for 201,207, 211 First Avenue West until the Special Council meeting on July 23, 2025. Development Permit: 1025 Qualicum RoadCouncil directed staff to issue a Development Permit for 1025 Qualicum Road. BC Hydro’s Responses to two Streetlight Information Management Submissions and their review of the “E2 Electrical Engineering Review of 25 Recurring BC Hydro Streetlight Complaints Council approved to take no further action on the streetlights located adjacent to 575 Aspen Avenue and 566 Beach Road. Installation of Crosswalk Crossing – Memorial Avenue at First StreetCouncil directed staff to request permission from Island Corridor Foundation and/or the E&N Railway to install a crosswalk at Memorial Avenue and First Avenue, complete with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons. RFQ – Civic Centre Roof Replacement Tender AwardCouncil awarded the project for the Civic Centre Roof Replacement to G&G Roofing Ltd in the amount of $219,000 excluding GST subject to staff confirming compatibility with consultants for the installation of solar panels. |
| Next Regular Meeting – Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00 am |
