Meeting #:
R21/2025
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
CVRD Civic Room, 770 Harmston Ave, Courtenay

We respectfully acknowledge that the land we gather on is Unceded
territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

2.
INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

 

3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

 

4.
DELEGATIONS

 

5.
PRESENTATIONS

 

5.1
BC Housing re: 925 Braidwood Road - Update on Purpose Built Shelter and Permanent Housing

This item has attachments. 
1.2025-12-10 BC Housing - Braidwood Updates.pdf

Presentation by:

  • Tara Schmidt, Acting Director Regional Development, Vancouver Island, BC Housing
  • Jennifer Fox, Regional Director, Vancouver Island, BC Housing

6.
BYLAWS 

 

6.1
For First, Second, and Third Readings:

 

6.2
For Adoption:

 

7.
STAFF REPORTS

 

7.1
Development Services

 

7.2
Operational Services 

 

7.3
Recreation, Culture and Community Services

 

7.3.1
Pickleball Court Needs Assessment and Options Analysis

This item has attachments. 
1.Pickleball Needs Assessment and Options Analysis.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Pickleball Needs Assessment.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Pickleball Options Analysis Preferred Site Memo.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Lewis Park Pickleball Courts Schematic Design and Costing.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Bill Moore Park Pickleball Courts Schematic Design and Costing.pdf
6.2025-12-10 Courtenay Pickleball Options Analysis - Council Presentation.pdf

Presentation by James Godwin, Principal, Senior Landscape Architect and Urban Designer, Lanarc Consultants Inc.

7.3.2
Park Bench Donation Policy and Implementation Strategy

This item has attachments. 
1.Park Bench Donation Policy and Implementation Strategy.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Park Bench Donation Policy.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Park and Donation Bench Guidelines.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Park Bench Donation Fee Comparision.pdf

8.
EXTERNAL REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

 

9.
INTERNAL REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

 

10.
NOTICE OF MOTION

 

Support for the Elect Respect Pledge - Mayor Wells


"WHEREAS municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments facing threats and harassment;


AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions;


AND WHEREAS social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement which disincentivizes individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds from running for office;


AND WHEREAS better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientation, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables;


NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:


THAT Courtenay Council supports the Elect Respect pledge and commits to:

  • Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private, and online;
  • Reject and call out harassment, abuse, and personal attacks;
  • Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks;
  • Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office;
  • Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats; and
  • Model integrity and respect by holding one another to the highest standards of conduct;

AND THAT Courtenay Council calls on elected officials, organizations and community members to support the Elect Respect campaign and sign the online pledge at www.electrespect.ca;


AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Union of BC Municipalities, Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, relevant MPs and MLAs, the local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the founder of this campaign, Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward."

11.
COUNCIL REPORTS

 

12.
IN CAMERA RESOLUTION

 

THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to the following subsections of the Community Charter:


90   (1) (c) labour relations or other employee relations;


(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;


(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality; and,


(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

13.
ADJOURNMENT

 
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