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The City of Campbell River acknowledges that we are on the territory of the Laich-Kwil-Tach people of the Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai First Nations.

DELEGATION
Health Professions and Occupations Act
Council heard a presentation from Dr. Anna Kindy, MD,  and Dr. Ingrid Pincott, ND (retired), who were speaking on behalf of the BC Rising Bill 36 Committee. The presentation provided an overview of the BC Rising Bill 36 Committee’s concerns about the Health Professions and Occupations Act. Council directed staff to bring back a report about the information and concerns raised in the presentation.

COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE
Proposed Public Nuisance Bylaw Amendments to Allow Early Morning Golf Course Maintenance
Council gave third reading to Public Nuisance Amendment Bylaw No. 3944, 2024. The proposed bylaw would allow extended hours for golf course care and maintenance (from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., April through September, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., October through March) and follows a report and request from Brad Sinclair, Superintendent, Naturally Pacific Resort. City staff notified residents in the vicinity of golf courses in Campbell River of the proposed amendments, and the public was invited to submit written feedback prior to third reading. All written responses received were considered by Council.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDIGENOUS RELATIONS UPDATE
Consultation on 2024 Marine Finfish Licence Reissuance and Conditions
Council directed staff to submit comments to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) as recommended in the Consultation on 2024 Marine Finfish Licence and Reissuance Conditions report. Council received correspondence from the DFO regarding consultation about Marine Finfish Aquaculture Licences at the February 15, 2024, Council meeting, and directed staff to reach out to First Nations and local aquaculture groups, including the BC Salmon Farmers Association regarding the proposed changes. DFO is considering applying changes to licences beginning July 1, 2024.

DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Rezoning Application for 1856 Detweiler Road
Council gave third reading to, and adopted, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3909, 2023, which rezones 1856 Detweiler Road from Residential Multiple One (RM-1) Zone to Industrial One (I-1) Zone. The rezoning will rectify split zoning on the land. The City provided the required statutory notifications, and held a public hearing on September 6, 2023. To address concerns raised about the gravel driveway and approach, staff worked with the applicant to register a restricted covenant on the property. The restricted covenant ensures that the driveway and approach will be paved before the subdivision is finalized. The application aligns with the Official Community Plan (OCP).

Rezoning Application for 345 Dogwood Street
Council gave first, second and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3949, 2024, which proposes to permit two new units in the existing apartment building at 345 Dogwood Street. The property is RM-4 zoned and has an allowable density limit of 24 units. The building currently has 25 existing units, which is above the allowable limit of 24. However, because of the age of the building, which was built in the 1970s, this is considered pre-existing, non-conforming use. The two additional units would bring the total number of units on the property to 27. This application is consistent with the OCP and the required statutory notifications were provided.

Rezoning Application for 783 Thulin Street
Council gave first, second and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3945, 2024, which proposes to rezone 783 Thulin Street from Residential One (R-1) to Residential One B (R1-B) to allow for a secondary residence. The existing home will remain. This application is consistent with the OCP and the required statutory notifications were provided.

HIGHLIGHTS of FEBRUARY 29, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING - NEWS RELEASE