council correspondence - District of Sechelt

DISTRICT OF SECHELT 

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL 

Community Meeting Room, 5797 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, BC 

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 

7:00 pm 

1. CALL TO ORDER 

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 

AGENDA 

3. APPOINTMENTS AND DELEGATIONS 

4. PROCLAMATIONS 

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETINGS 

5.1 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 4, 2012 Pg 1-2 



6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 

7. COMMITTEE / COMMISSION MINUTES AND REPORTS 

7.1 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of July 11, 

2012 - for receipt and endorsement of recommendations 

7.2 Minutes of the Cultural Complex Task Force Meeting of April 

30, 2012 - for receipt and endorsement of 

recommendation No. 5 

7.3 Minutes of the Cultural Complex Task Force Meeting of June 

11, 2012 - for receipt 

7.4 Minutes of the Cultural Complex Task Force Meeting of June 

18, 2012 - for receipt 

Pg 19-23 

Pg 24-27 

Pg 28-30 

Pg 31-34

2 

7.5 Minutes of the Arts, Culture And Heritage Advisory 

Committee Meeting of June 26, 2012 - for receipt 

Pg 35-39 

8. REPORTS FROM COUNCILLORS 

8.1 Councillor’s Reports Verbal 

9. BYLAWS 

For Three Readings 

9.1 District of Sechelt Open Air Burning Bylaw No. 486, 2012 Pg 40-44 

10. NEW BUSINESS 

11. BUSINESS ITEMS 

12. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/RELEASE OF IN CAMERA ITEMS 

12.1 Council Correspondence – for receipt Pg 45-51 

12.2 Report from the Assistant Corporate Officer dated July 12, 

2012 

 

Release of Resolutions from In Camera 

Pg 52-53 

13. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF EMERGENCY ITEMS 

14. ADJOURNMENT 

Public Question and Answer Period 

District of Sechelt 

Regular Council Meeting Agenda 

July 18, 2012


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 

held at 5797 Cowrie Street, Sechelt, BC 


PRESENT 

Mayor J.R. Henderson; Councillors D. Hockley, T. Lamb, M. Shanks, 

A. Lutes, C. Moore and D. Siegers 

STAFF Interim Chief Administrative Officer R. Beauchamp; Interim Corporate 

Officer M. Nicholas; Chief Financial Officer A. deBucy; Director of 

Engineering K. Tank; Public Works Superintendent, P. Strain; Director of 

Development Services R. Parfitt; Coordinator, Executive Assistant, J. 

McDougall; Council and Community Relations/Recording Secretary 

C. Jordison 

______________________________________________________________________ 

CALL TO ORDER 

The Mayor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 5:00pm. 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA 

Res. No. 957-07/2012 – Siegers/Shanks 

That the Agenda be adopted. 

CARRIED 

Res. No. 958-07/2012 –Siegers/Shanks 

That the meeting be closed to the public to deal with matters suitable for in camera 

discussion pursuant to Section 90 (1) (a) (c) (e) (g) (i) (k) and (l) of the Community 

Charter. 

CARRIED 

ADJOURNMENT 

Res. No. 959-07/2012 – /Lutes Hockley 

That the Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 5:01pm, July 4, 2012. 

CARRIED 



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Minutes – Regular Council Meeting Page 2 of 2 

July 4, 2012 

Certified Correct: 

_________________________________ 

John R. Henderson, Mayor 

________________________________ 

Margi Nicholas, Interim Corporate Officer 



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PRESENT 

Mayor J.R. Henderson (partial attendance); Councillors D. Hockley, 

T. Lamb, A. Lutes, C. Moore, M. Shanks (partial attendance) and 

D. Siegers 

STAFF Interim Chief Administrative Officer R. Beauchamp; Interim Corporate 

Officer M. Nicholas; Chief Financial Officer A. deBucy; Director of 

Engineering K. Tang; Director of Development Services R. Parfitt; 

Coordinator, Council and Community Relations/Recording Secretary C. 

Jordison 

______________________________________________________________________ 

CALL TO ORDER 

The Mayor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 7:00pm. 


It was noted that an addendum to the agenda had been posted and circulated, relating 

to Item 9.1. There was general agreement to hear 9.3 in advance of Item 9.2, in respect 

of a request for this adjustment by the proponent of the application under consideration 

in Item 9.3, Mr. Sangara. 

Res. No. 960-07/2012 – Hockley/Siegers 

That the Agenda be adopted, as amended. 

CARRIED 

Unanimously 

APPOINTMENTS AND DELEGATIONS 

Kathleen Holmes, Coasting Along Theatre Society 

Ms. Holmes addressed Council regarding the Society’s interest in producing a 

performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet in the community during December 2012. She 

requested Council consider providing a Letter of Support in principle for the Society’s 

efforts to assist the group in fundraising and seeking other community support. 



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She stated this production would benefit the community and provide an opportunity for 

development of young dancers and performers on the Coast. She also noted that there 

would be considerable costs (in the range of $70,000 to $80,000) to stage the 

production. Given the lack of a large available performance space, ticket sales for the 

production would likely not offset costs in the first year. It was noted that once 

performance requirements such as the sets and costumes are obtained for the first 

year, they could be used for performances in subsequent years, making the production 

more viable in the future. The Society will be seeking long term corporate sponsorship 

for the performances and will also be using volunteers and local performers to help 

keep costs down. 

In discussion it was noted that the production could move from location to location on 

the Coast, as sets would be constructed that could be moved. 

Res. No. 961-07/2012 – Hockley/Lutes 

That Council provide a letter of support, in principle for Coasting Along Theatre 

Society’s proposed performance of “The Nutcracker” on the Sunshine Coast. 

CARRIED 

Mayor Henderson thanked Ms. Holmes for her presentation. 

ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES OF COUNCIL 

Minutes of Special Council Meeting of June 15, 2012 

Res. No. 962-07/2012 – Siegers/Hockley 

That the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of June 15, 2012 be received and 

adopted. 

CARRIED 

Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of June 20, 2012 

Res. No. 963-07/2012 – Lutes/Siegers 

That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 20, 2012 be received and 

adopted. 

CARRIED 



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It was noted that there was an error in the recording of votes on Res. No. 929-06/2012. 

The minutes should reflect that Councillor Hockley voted in favor and that Councillor 

Shanks voted in opposition. 

Res. No. 964-07/2012 – Siegers/Lutes 


adopted, as amended. 

CARRIED 


It was noted that there was an error in the minutes as Councillor Moore was absent and 

should not be reported as in attendance at this meeting. 

Res. No. 965-07/2012 – Shanks/Lutes 


adopted, as amended. 

CARRIED 

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 

In discussion it was noted that in relation to the resolution pertaining to Personna 

Communications (Eastlink) in the June 20, 2012 minutes, the Director of Engineering 

noted that meetings with the developer’s contractor have been held and a solution 

proposed. Staff are awaiting revised plans from the contractor. 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES AND REPORTS 

Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 27, 2012 

It was noted that there was an error in the minutes as Councillor Moore was absent and 

should not be reported as in attendance at this meeting. 


That the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 27, 2012 be received, 

as amended. 

CARRIED 


That the recommendations from the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of 

June 27, 2012 be endorsed: 



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Recommendation No. 2 – Eden Bay Estates Bylaw Amendments 

That the report from the Community Planner dated June 18, 2012 regarding Eden Bay 

Estate bylaw amendments be received. 


That Council consider that the Official Community Plan amendment has been reviewed 

in light of the criteria outlined in policy 1 of “Part Six Plan Implementation and 

Monitoring” of the Official Community Plan. 


That pursuant to Section 879 of the Local Government Act Council consider that the 

following persons, organizations and authorities may be affected by the Official 

Community Plan Amendment Bylaw: 

(i) the District of Sechelt Engineering Department; 

(ii) School District 46; 

(iii) Tuwanek Ratepayers Association; 

(iv) Department of Fisheries and Oceans; 

(v) Ministry of Environment; and 

(vi) Advisory Planning Commission; 

(vii) Sechelt Indian Government 

and that the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw be referred to the above noted 

persons, organizations and authorities for their comments with a 30 day response time. 


That Council give consideration to giving first reading to Official Community Plan 

Amendment Bylaw No. 492-5, 2012 and refer the bylaw to a Public Hearing. 


That Council give consideration to giving first reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment 

Bylaw No. 25-247 (CD-33), 2012 and refer the bylaw to a Public Hearing. 


That Council resolves that adoption of Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 25-247 

(CD-33), 2012 is conditional on both the approval of a form and character Development 

(DP) for DP areas #5 and #8 of the Official Community Plan as well as a Preliminary 

Layout Review for the subdivision. 



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Recommendation No. 11 – Bylaw Enforcement Notice Adjudication System 

That Council authorizes an application to the Ministry of Attorney General to have the 

District of Sechelt designated under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act (Bill 65). 

Recommendation No. 12 – Rezoning Application – Everest Realty Advisors Ltd. 

That the report from the Director of Development Services and the Development 

Planner dated June 13, 2012 be received. 


That a sign advertising the rezoning be erected on the property prior to 1st reading of 

the bylaw and that Council request that the applicant advertise and hold a development 

information meeting for the general public, prior to any public hearing. 


That a traffic impact study be completed prior to any public hearing and that any further 

requirements as a result of the study, be secured via covenant. 


That the Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-251 (Regional Commercial Centre), 2012 

that creates the new CD-32 Regional Commercial Centre zone and rezones the 

property known as Lot B, Block 2, DL 1029, Plan 10841 (PID. 009-284-931) be 

forwarded for Council’s consideration of 1st reading and that final adoption be 

conditional on: 

a. Development Permit preliminary approval 

b. Approval of a Servicing Agreement or Development Agreement including 

provision of a looped gravel trail around the perimeter of the proposed CD 

area be secured via covenant prior to final reading of the bylaw. 

c. dedicated park lands along Husdon Creek (zoned PA-1) 

Recommendation No. 16 – Downtown Transportation Options 

That the report from the Community Planner dated June 19, 2012 regarding Downtown 

parking and traffic circulation be received. 


That Council request staff to initiate a consultation process with Downtown 

organizations and other relevant community stakeholders to seek input for the options 



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and issues identified in the report, and that staff report back with the results in 

October 2012. 


That, for Inlet Avenue, Council endorses planned reconstruction of the road pavement 

and the construction of new and widened sidewalks, crosswalks including tactile strips, 

traffic calming measures; however, that a temporary parking layout be painted on the 

road based on concept 2, pending the outcome of the consultation process. 

Greenways Advisory Committee Meeting of April 12, 2012 

Res No. 968-07/2012 – Shanks/Siegers 

CARRIED 

That the Greenways Advisory Committee Meeting minutes of April 12, 2012 be 

received. 

CARRIED 

Emerson Road Right of Way 

Recommendation No 2 – Greenways Advisory Committee Meeting of April 12, 

2012 

In discussion of this item, it was noted that the costs of a survey are presently not 

known. 


That staff provide a report on the costs and implications of a survey of the area for a 

connector or expansion trail from Mason Road to Crowston Trail, and on the costs of 

construction of this potential project. 

CARRIED 

REPORT FROM NON-STANDING COMMITTEES, LIAISON APPOINTMENTS AND 

GENERAL REPORTS FROM COUNCIL 

1. Report on Liaison Activities, General Report 

Councillor Moore reported on: 

his participation in BC Bike Race, as the ‘pace bike’ for the race for children 

aged five years and under; 

his participation in the Canada Day Parade. He expressed thanks to all the 

Parade participants for their efforts and community spirit and noted that he 



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would like to seek wider community participation in the parade from non-profit 

societies and groups in future years; 

travel on June 27 and 28 to Calgary to participate in the District’s 

presentation to WestJet; 

his attendance at Wastewater Facility and Airport Advisory Committees 

meetings and the Public Hearing regarding Target Marine. 


Councillor Lamb reported on: 

meetings with staff at the Sechelt Golf Course; 

his attendance at the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting; 

his attendance at the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Project Steering 

Committee meetings. 


Councillor Hockley reported on: 

his attendance at the Urban Greenways Advisory Committee; 

his participation in the West Sechelt Elementary School fun fair; 

his attendance at the opening of the SDBA Thursday Night Market; 

his attendance at the presentation of a cheque for the Sechelt Arts Festival 

by the Sunshine Coast Credit Union on June 22; 

his attendance at the informational presentation by the Sunshine Coast 

Community Forest presentation on June 27; 

his participation on the Canada Day float; 

his location of a derelict tug that has the potential to be redeveloped into a 

planter for Acacia Park. 


Councillor Siegers reported on: 

at a number of interviews and meetings related to the recruitment of the 

District’s Chief of Innovation and Growth; 

her attendance at the Public Hearing regarding Target Marine; 

her attendance at the Canada Day parade and the West Sechelt Elementary 

School fun fair 


Councillor Shanks reported on: 

his attendance at the Urban Greenways Advisory Committee meeting and on 

the recent installation of a pedestrian bridge on the Chapman Creek trail; 



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meetings with Bylaw Enforcement staff relating to the government wharf. He 

noted that moorage at the wharf is fully subscribed and that there is an 

interest in expanding moorage opportunities; 

his attendance at the July 4th Accessibility Advisory Committee, at which the 

results and input for the Committee’s participation in the Coast Home and 

Cottage show was reviewed. He also commented on committee discussions 

related to the potential for bus shelter bench to be constructed on north side 

of Highway 101 at St. Mary’s Hospital, noting that this issue will be raised to 

the SCRD Transportation Committee and Regional Hospital Board. 


Councillor Lutes reported on: 

meetings at Sunshine Coast Regional District including Regional Policing and 

Transportation Committee meetings; 

her attendance at a Youth Advisory Committee meeting noting that the need 

for expanded hours for youth mental health services; 

a tour of the St. Mary’s Hospital expansion. 


Mayor Henderson reported on: 

on his attendance at the Chatelech Secondary School graduation ceremony 

and his presentation of two bursaries and the mayor’s Scholarship; 

his attendance at events for the BC Bike Race; 

his participation in the Canada Day parade. He expressed thanks to the 

SDBA for organization of the parade and the Hackett Park activities; 

attendance with Councillor Moor and consultant Sandra Stoddart-Hansen at 

a WestJet event for communities interested in the airlines regional 

expansion. He noted that Sechelt was one of 30 communities invited to make 

presentations and was well received. He noted that the regional expansion 

will take place over the next few years and although it may not be possible 

for WestJet to expand into Sechelt today, there may be possibilities in the 

future. 

BYLAWS 

Target Marine Hatcheries Ltd. – Public Hearing Report, Official Community Plan 

Amendment Bylaw No. 492-4, 2012 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-250, 

Marine 3A Zone, 2012 


That the report by the Director of Development Services dated June 26, 2012 regarding 

the District of Sechelt Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-4, 2012 and 



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District of Sechelt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-250, Marine 3A Zone, 2012 and 

Minutes of the Public Hearing held June 26, 2012, be received. 

CARRIED 

Unanimously 


That the report by the Director of Development Services dated July 3, 2012 and 

addendum minutes as amended to include the written submissions of the Public 

Hearing, held on June 26, 2012 for District of Sechelt Official Community Plan 

Amendment Bylaw No. 492-4, 2012 and District of Sechelt Zoning Amendment Bylaw 

No. 25-250, Marine 3A Zone, 2012 be received. 

CARRIED 

Unanimously 

In discussion it was noted that: 

there has been considerable discussion on this proposal and it is tie for a 

decision so that the community can move forward; 

on May 7 2012, BC Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resources reported 

that it has ‘no concerns’ with Target Marine Industries Ltd. Planned expanded 

operations; 

Council has been keenly aware of its obligation to keep an open mind. Mayor 

Henderson stated that has done full review of all information provided with 

respect the rights of all. He expressed thanks to those who made their views 

known to Council. He stated Council’s role is to make decisions in the best 

interest of the community. 


That “District of Sechelt Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-4, 2012” 

be read a third time this 4 th day of July, 2012. 

CARRIED 

Unanimously 


That “District of Sechelt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-250, Marine 3A Zone, 2012” 

be read a third time this 4 th day of July, 2012. 

CARRIED 

Unanimously 



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Res. No. 974-07/2012 – Lutes/Moore 


be adopted this 4th day of July, 2012. 

CARRIED 

Unanimously 

Res. No. 975-07/2012 – Moore/Lamb 

That “District of Sechelt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-250, Marine 3A Zone, 2012” 

be adopted this 4 th day of July, 2012. 

CARRIED 

Unanimously 

Mayor Henderson thanked all involved in the Bylaw review process. 

OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-1, 2011 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-245, 

2011 Lot A, DL 4295A Group 1, NWD Plan LMP43195 and DL 1384 - Greypointe 

Development (Sangara) 

It was noted that there was a typographic error in the report. The date of the Public 

Information meeting should be recorded as September 2011 (not 2012). 


That the report by the Director of Development Services dated June 13, 2012 regarding 

OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-1, 2011 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-245, 

(Sawarne Lumber) 2011 be received. 

CARRIED 

Unanimously 

Res. No. 977-07/2012 – Shanks/Siegers 

That pursuant to Section 882 of the Local Government Act, Council confirms that 

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 435-27, 2011 has been considered in 

conjunction to the District of Sechelt’s Financial Plan and Waste Management Plan. 

Res. No. 978-07/2012 – Shanks/Moore 

CARRIED 


be adopted this 4th day of July, 2012. 

CARRIED 



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Res. No. 979-07/2012 – Shanks/Moore 

That “District of Sechelt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-245, (Sawarne Lumber) 

2011” be adopted this 4th day of July, 2012. 

CARRIED 

OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 492-3 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-249 – 

Stockwell Enterprises Ltd. 

Mayor Henderson and Councillor Shanks left the meeting at 7:58pm, due to a 

perception of bias. Councillor Hockley assumed Chair. 

Res. No. 980-07/2012 – Lutes/Moore 

That the report from the Director of Development Services dated June 26, 2012 

regarding Stockwell Enterprises Ltd. be received. 

CARRIED 

Res. No. 981-07/2012 – Siegers/Moore 

That Council confirms the Official Community Plan amendment has been considered in 

conjunction with the District’s Financial Plan and Waste Management Plan. 

CARRIED 

Res. No. 982-07/2012 – Moore/Siegers 

That ““District of Sechelt Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 492-3, 2012” 

be adopted this 4 th day of July, 2012. 

Res. No. 983-07/2012 – Moore/Siegers 

CARRIED 

Unanimously 

That “District of Sechelt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 25-249, 2012” be adopted this 

4 th day of July, 2012. 

CARRIED 

Mayor Henderson and Councillor Shanks returned to the meeting at 8:01pm. Mayor 

Henderson resumed the Chair. 



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District of Sechelt Public Sewer Bylaw No. 112, 1990 


That District of Sechelt Public Sewer Bylaw No. 112, 1990 be adopted this 4 th day of 

July, 2012. 

District of Sechelt Sewage Pumping Bylaw No. 307, 1996 


CARRIED 

That District of Sechelt Sewage Pumping Bylaw No. 307, 1996 be adopted this 4 th day 

of July, 2012. 

CARRIED 

NEW BUSINESS 

There were no new items of business. 

BUSINESS ITEMS 

Statement of Financial Information for 2011 

Res. No. 986-07/2012 – Siegers/Lamb 

That the report from the Chief Financial Officer dated June 27, 2012 regarding the 

Statement of Financial Information for 2011 be received. 

CARRIED 


page 111, Note #7, requires inclusion of numbers missing in the operating 

reserves area; 

page 114, Item 16 (c and g), relating to SCRD function cost overages and debt 

servicing underlines the importance of the role of Sechelt’s Area Director on the 

SCRD Board to represent the interests of residents; 

grant revenue is reported when realized. Revenue is reported as $11.9 million, 

under budgeted revenue of $14.6 million as the grants for the Sewer Facility 

project have not be reported due to the delay in the commencement of the sewer 

facility project construction; 

page 137, Item One, alphabetical list should read $25,000. 



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That Council receive the 2011 Statement of Financial Information, and that staff place a 

copy of the report, as amended in the Library, on the Sechelt website and at the 

municipal office reception counter for public inspection. 

CARRIED 

SUNSHINE COAST RCMP DETACHMENT - Monthly Statistics, May 2012 


That the Sunshine Coast RCMP Detachment monthly statistics for May 2012 be 

received. 

CARRIED 

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/RELEASE OF IN CAMERA ITEMS 

Council Correspondence 


That the Council Correspondence as of July 4, 2012 be received for information. 


CARRIED 

That staff provide recommendations to Council for meetings at the UBCM convention 

based on Council’s Strategic Priorities and consider requesting meetings in conjunction 

with other local governments on the Sunshine Coast on topics of mutual concern. 

CARRIED 

In discussion of the requests for a Cat Regulation Bylaw, it was noted that: 

other communities have “Pet Regulation” Bylaws that regulate pets other than 

dogs; 

cats can create issues in neighbourhoods including damage to gardens and 

plantings and attraction of predators such as coyotes and cougars into residential 

areas; 

development and enforcement of a bylaw regulating cats may be onerous on 

staff resources; 

there are other priority items that Council is requesting staff address; 

licencing of cats and other pets (besides dogs) could bring in revenue and help 

protect these pets be providing a means to identify and reunite lost pets with their 

owners; 



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there is an interest to see public education on responsible cat ownership. 

Res. No 991-07/2012 – Hockley/Lutes 

That staff provide a report to Council on a draft Pet Regulation bylaw to include 

regulation of cats. 

DEFEATED 

Council requested staff post on the District website the link to the Age-Friendly Business 

Guide and that the draft Collaborative Watershed Governance Accord document be 

circulated to Council. 

Release of Resolutions from In Camera 


That the Report of the Interim Corporate Officer dated June 28, 2012 regarding release 

of resolutions from in camera be received; and 

That the following resolution be released from in camera: 

That the contract between Sechelt and the Interim Operations Consultant – Golf 

Course, be extended to June 30, 2012. 

CARRIED 

MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF EMERGENCY ITEMS 

There were no emergency items brought forward. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Res. No. 993-07/2012 – Siegers/Hockley 

That the Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 8:29pm, Wednesday, July 4, 2012. 


CARRIED 

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PRESENT Mayor J.R. Henderson; Councillors T. Lamb, A. Lutes, C. Moore, 

M. Shanks and D. Siegers 

STAFF Acting Chief Administrative Officer E. Machado; Interim Corporate Officer 

M. Nicholas; Assistant Corporate Officer Gerry Van der Wolf; Chief 

Financial Officer A. deBucy; Director of Engineering K. Tang; Director of 

Development Services R. Parfitt; Executive Assistant to the Mayor 

J. McDougall; Recording Secretary S. Sagman 

______________________________________________________________________ 

CALL TO ORDER 

The Mayor called the Regular Council Meeting to order at 1:41 pm. 



CARRIED 


None. 

IN CAMERA SESSION 


That the meeting be closed to the public to deal with matters suitable for in camera 

discussion pursuant to Section 90 (1) (a) (c) (g) (i) and (k) of the Community Charter. 

ADJOURNMENT 

CARRIED 


That the Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 1:42 pm, July 11, 2012. 

CARRIED 



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MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING 



PRESENT 

STAFF 

Mayor J.R. Henderson (Chair); Councillors T. Lamb, A. Lutes, C. Moore, 

M. Shanks and D. Siegers 

Acting Chief Administrative Officer E. Machado; Interim Corporate Officer 

M. Nicholas; Assistant Corporate Officer Gerry Van der Wolf; Chief 

Financial Officer A. deBucy; Director of Engineering K. Tang; Director of 

Development Services R. Parfitt; Executive Assistant to the Mayor 

J. McDougall; Recording Secretary S. Sagman 

CALL TO ORDER 

The Chair called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 1:00 pm. 


Recommendation No. 1 – Siegers/Shanks 

That the Agenda be amended to add Item 5.3 (Four-Way Stop Signs) after Item 5.2 

(Proposed New Open Air Burning Regulatory Bylaw) and 

That the Agenda be adopted as amended. 

CARRIED 

IN FAVOUR: 6 


None. 

MINUTES 

None. 



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Citizen Survey 

Recommendation No. 2 – Citizen Survey 

Siegers/Lutes 

That the report from the Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) dated July 5, 2012 

regarding 2012 Citizen Survey be received. 

CARRIED 


having recently gone through the election process, Council is aware of issues 

that concern the community; 

the Citizen Survey would establish a baseline for comparison; 

there may be a possibility to defray survey costs by including the Community 

Forest; 

cost estimates should be obtained from several service providers to ensure good 

value; 

survey format (questions and length of the survey) need to be determined. 

Recommendation No. 3 – Citizen Survey 

Siegers/Shanks 

That Council direct staff to research a service provider to conduct the Citizen Survey, 

including proposed survey format, and forward their recommendations to Council. 

Proposed New Open Air Burning Regulatory Bylaw 

Recommendation No. 4 – Proposed New Open Air Burning Regulatory Bylaw 

Lutes/Siegers 

CARRIED 

That the report from the Interim CAO dated July 4, 2012 regarding Open Air Burning 

Bylaw No. 486, 2009 be received. 

CARRIED 


the Fire Department regulates the size of a land clearing fire; 

when the Bylaw Enforcement Notice Adjudication System is enacted, the Open 

Air Burning Bylaw will be included; 



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suggested phase-in times for the Bylaw range from six months to two years; 

this Bylaw has been in place since 2009, providing time for alternate land 

clearing plans; 

two year phase-in would allow developers time to prepare other methods as cost 

constraints are an issue; 

land clearing burns primarily occur in fall months; 

phase-in after two fall seasons was proposed; 

the air quality, health risks and medical costs must be considered; 

wildfires are a concern as they are often caused by land clearing debris; 

Council must consider the best phase-in time for all citizens. 


Siegers/Moore 

That the Open Air Burning Regulatory Bylaw No. 486, 2009, (2) (a) be amended by 

removing the phrase ‘for the period of two calendar years from the date of the adoption 

of this bylaw’ and replacing it with ‘until December 31, 2013’ and 

That the Open Air Burning Regulatory Bylaw No. 486, 2009, 3 (1) (a) 4 be amended by 

removing ‘demonstration waste’ and replacing it with ‘demolition waste’. 

That the Open Air Burning Regulatory Bylaw No. 486, 2009 be adopted as amended. 

DEFEATED 


Lutes/Shanks 



of this bylaw’ and replacing it with ‘until December 31, 2012’ and 




DEFEATED 



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Shanks/Lutes 



of this bylaw’ and replacing it with ‘until August 2013’ and 




DEFEATED 


Moore/Siegers 



of this bylaw’ and replacing it with ‘until January 1, 2014’ and 





Lutes/Moore 

CARRIED 

That following adoption of Bylaw No. 486, 2009 that a communication plan be 

developed to educate the public on best practices for open air burning and inform the 

general public of the respective changes to open air burning for the District of Sechelt. 

CARRIED 

It was suggested that the District could work in conjunction with the Sechelt Fire 

Department to create a fire education program for the community. 



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July 11, 2012 

Four-Way Stop Signs 

A question was raised, following an email from a citizen, regarding the four-way stop 

signs at the intersection of Whitaker and Davis Bay Road. The Director of Engineering 

indicated that a report will be coming forward to the next Committee of the Whole 

meeting regarding this area of concern. 

It was requested that staff be notified of all agenda items prior to the meeting to ensure 

that a full and comprehensive response is provided to Council. 

ADJOURNMENT 

Recommendation No. 10 – Siegers/Lutes 

That the Committee of the Whole Meeting of July 11, 2012 be adjourned at 1:39 pm. 


CARRIED 

_________________________________ 


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Margi Nicholas, Acting Corporate Officer 



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MINUTES OF THE SECHELT 

CULTURAL COMPLEX TASK FORCE MEETING 


Monday, June 11, 2012 

PRESENT 

STAFF 

REGRETS 

Councillor Darnelda Siegers (Chair), Mike Clement, Jane Ford, 

Helen Prosser, Monika Schittek (partial attendance), Garry Foxall (partial 

attendance) 

Emanuel Machado (Manager, Sustainability and Special Projects), 

Susan Sagman (Recording Secretary) 

Ann Watson 

CALL TO ORDER 

The Chair called the Cultural Complex Task Force Meeting to order at 1:05 pm. 

ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 

Minutes of the Sechelt Cultural Complex Task Force Meeting 

Recommendation No. 1 – Minutes of the Sechelt Cultural Complex Task Force 

Meeting of April 30, 2012 

Moved/Seconded 

That the minutes for the Sechelt Cultural Complex Task Force meeting of April 30, 2012 

be adopted. 

CORRESPONDENCE 

CARRIED 

None. 



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June 11, 2012 

BUSINESS ITEMS AND REPORTS 

Application for Gaming Grant 


 

 

 

the Sunshine Coast Performance Centre Society has applied for a Gaming Grant 

through the Provincial Government. As a Government Body, the District of 

Sechelt is not eligible to apply for this Grant; 

the funds granted will be used to implement a public consultation process; 

the Cultural Complex Task Force and the Performance Centre Society have 

similar mandates. 

Needs Assessment 


 

 

 

 

 

 

the Task Force must identify the needs of community groups; 

a Needs Assessment will identify needs and indicate whether a feasibility study is 

needed; 

community groups and individuals will be approached for their input; 

community groups will be asked to prioritize their needs and provide a list of the 

programs they offer; 

a presentation will be produced to introduce a Needs Assessment to the public 

(ie: newspaper, local television program or short film); 

Emanuel will provide a sample Needs Assessment. 

Strategic Planning Workshop 


 

 

 

 

a Strategic Planning Workshop for the Task Force is needed to put a timeline 

together before approaching the public; 

a business model is needed to apply for Government funding; 

the library is operating in a space half the size it should be for their service 

population. Current library statistics will be provided for future Grant applications; 

the revised Terms of Reference and a Members Contact List will be provided for 

the next meeting. 



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June 11, 2012 

Creative City Summit 


the Creative City Summit will be held in Victoria, BC from October 21-23, 2012; 

the Sechelt Arts Coordinator, Siobhan Smith, will be attending. 

NEXT MEETING 

Monday, June 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm in the Community Meeting Room, District of Sechelt, 

5797 Cowrie Street, Sechelt. 

ADJOURNMENT 

That the Sechelt Cultural Complex Task Force Meeting of June 11, 2012 be adjourned 

at 2:12 pm. 

CARRIED 

______________________________ 

Councillor Darnelda Siegers, Chair 

_______________________________ 

Susan Sagman, Recording Secretary 



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MINUTES OF THE SECHELT 

CULTURAL COMPLEX TASK FORCE MEETING 


Monday, June 18, 2012 

PRESENT 

STAFF 

REGRETS 

Councillor Darnelda Siegers (Chair), Mike Clement, Jane Ford, 

Helen Prosser, Monika Schittek, Garry Foxall 

Emanuel Machado, (Manager, Sustainability and Special Projects), 

Susan Sagman (Recording Secretary) 

Ann Watson 

CALL TO ORDER 

The Chair called the Cultural Complex Task Force Meeting to order at 1:12 pm. 


Recommendation No. 1 – Agenda 



CARRIED 


Minutes of the Sechelt Cultural Complex Task Force Meeting 

Recommendation No. 2 – Minutes of the Meeting of June 11, 2012 

That the minutes for the Sechelt Cultural Complex Task Force meeting of June 11, 2012 

be amended in the following: 

Under the heading Application for Gaming Grant; that the phrase ‘in the name of the 

Task Force” be omitted. 

Under the heading Creative City Summit; that the sentence ‘Siobhan recommended a 

representative of the Task Force attend the Summit.’ be omitted. 



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That the minutes for the Sechelt Cultural Complex Task Force meeting of June 11, 2012 

be accepted as amended. 

CARRIED 


None. 


Terms of Reference 


the revised Terms of Reference have been passed by Council; 

the note referring to changes to Item 2.2 should be omitted. 

Community Contact List 

The Community Contact List was distributed to members at the meeting. 


Jane volunteered to update and amalgamate the list; 

during the update process groups will be notified that the Task Force is 

appointing members; 

all contact changes will be forwarded to Jane; 

the Community Contact List should represent all disciplines in the art community 

ie: written, theatre, cinema, dance, painting, music, museums; 

a comprehensive contact list will help to keep the arts community informed and 

help the Task Force when fundraising. 

Re-Appoint Task Force Members and Recommend to Council 


the Terms of Reference indicate the Task Force shall consist of the Chair and up 

to eleven members; 

art sectors that are not currently represented need to be identified and invited to 

join the Task Force; 

 

 

 

the Task Force should represent as many groups as possible; 

potential members require: 

• proficient language skills; 

• experience in writing proposals; 

• good liaisons with their sector of the arts; 

• an interest and/or expertise regarding arts and cultural facilities; 

members have a two year appointment; 



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applicants must provide a biography for presentation to Council; 

a list of applicants will be ready for submission to the Council meeting on 

July 4, 2012. 

Needs Assessment 

Councillor Siegers distributed a questionnaire to members. 


the questionnaire is for Users and Operators of Venues to help identify needs 

within the arts community; 

the Task Force is aware of the need for a new library and rehearsal space. Other 

needs of the community need to be identified; 

the Needs Assessment will be completed by the end of the year; 

if warranted, a feasibility study will be done in 2013. 

Task Force Reports 

Reports were displayed for members to view. 


the reports were written and produced by Task Force volunteers in 2009; 

there are questions as to who owns the rights to the reports and if members can 

distribute; 

Graham Argyle had a large part in the writing of the reports and he will be 

contacted to determine the ownership of rights for the reports; 

there are large presentation laminates that were created in 2009, Jane will 

provide them to the District of Sechelt; 

Siohban Smith, the District Arts Coordinator, should be a member of the Task 

Force; 

there was a question whether the Task Force had a budget in 2009, Emanuel will 

look into the availability of funds; 

the reports need updating if they are to be used in future. 

NEXT MEETING 

The Task Force is defunct until members are appointed by Council. 



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ADJOURNMENT 

That the Sechelt Cultural Complex Task Force Meeting of June 18, 2012 be adjourned 

at 2:07 pm. 

CARRIED 

______________________________ 

Councillor Darnelda Siegers, Chair 

_______________________________ 




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MINUTES OF THE ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE ADVISORY 

COMMITTEE MEETING 

held at Rockwood Lodge, 5511 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt, BC 

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 

PRESENT 

STAFF 

REGRETS 

A. Hopkins (Chair), B. Evermon, B. Webb, J. Ford, S. Smith (Arts 

Coordinator), N. Cottingham-Powell (Festival Producer) 

S. Sagman (Recording Secretary) 

A. Lutes (Council Liaison), M. Nicholas (Staff Liaison), F. Wasserlein (Arts 

Council Liaison), B. Baker, G. Little, A. Solomonian 

CALL TO ORDER 

The Chair called the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting to order at 

10:02 am. 


Recommendation No. 1 – Agenda 

That the Agenda be amended to consider Item 3.1 (Report from Arts Coordinator) after 

Item 3.2 (Report from Arts Festival Producer); and 

That ‘Juried Art Show’ and ‘Art of Seeing Lecture Series’ be added to Business Items; 

and 

That the Agenda be adopted as amended. 

CARRIED 


Report from the Arts Festival Producer – June 2012 

Nancy Cottingham-Powell, Arts Festival Producer, provided the committee with her 

report. 


the festival is staying close to the budget; 



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there is no response yet regarding the Canadian Heritage – Building 

Communities grant application. Private sector donations must be increased to 

make up for lower federal funding; 

following the festival, a think tank would be helpful to look at the long-term plan 

for the event; 

a larger budget is needed to support more high calibre and off-coast artists that 

will draw a larger crowd; 

Leslie Thompson, who specializes in donor asks, may lend her expertise in order 

to secure patrons for events; 

a food cart will be on site during Family Day; 

a professional artist created a draft poster for the festival; 

the Festival Program Guide will be produced in July. Guide information will be 

added to the festival website in August. Siobhan Smith will forward website 

content to Susan and Beverly for uploading to the District website; 

event tickets will be sold at the Sechelt Visitor Centre, Strait Music and Gaia’s 

Fair Trade. Online ticket purchase will not be available; 

Nancy has asked Richard to set up a District phone number that would provide 

recorded festival information; 

travel ambassadors will be asked to distribute program guides on BC Ferries; 

Nancy will not be available for July and August committee meetings but will 

forward reports. 

Recommendation No. 2 – Report from the Arts Festival Producer 

That the Arts Festival Producer’s report dated June 26, 2012 be received. 

CARRIED 

Report from the Arts Coordinator – June 2012 

Siobhan Smith, Arts Coordinator, provided the committee with her report. 


Culture Day activities will take place at the Seaside Centre 

Sunday, September 30, 2012 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm; 

April Struthers, who recently presented the “Faces of Diversity’ film, will screen 

short films followed by dialogue sessions; 

Sandra Thomson will hold a workshop from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. RSVPs for 

this event will alert Siobhan to those with mobility issues as this event is upstairs 

in the Seaside Centre. 

the art walls at the Seaside Centre are owned by the District of Sechelt and 

available only for District events. Siobhan has discussed the use of the walls with 

Mani who said he will look into this policy at the end of 2012. For now the policy 

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the District of Sechelt Social Media Policy has been approved. Siobhan will 

update the District’s Facebook page and Twitter feed on subjects pertaining to 

arts and culture. 

Recommendation No. 3 – Report from the Arts Coordinator 

That the Arts Coordinator’s report dated June 18, 2012 be received. 

. 


CARRIED 

Minutes of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held 

May 22, 2012 

Recommendation No. 4 – Previous Minutes 

That the minutes for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee meeting of 

May 22, 2012 be amended; and 

That the sentence ‘Bob Evermon will film the Juried Art Show again this year’ be 

omitted; and 

That the sentence ‘A catalog of pieces could be produced halfway through the Art 

Show’ be omitted; and 

That the minutes be adopted as amended. 


For Receipt – Letter to John Weston, May 16, 2012 

The letter to John Weston dated May 16, 2012 was received. 

CARRIED 



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June 26, 2012 


Juried Art Show 

In discussion of this item, it was noted that: 

the venue and artists are booked; 

the walls will be available on Friday to hang art; 

Robin Mayor, the former President of Emily Carr University of Art and Design, is 

the Juror; 

it was suggested that a professional photographer document the show; 

Nancy will ask Coast Cable to send a videographer to the show. 

. 

Nancy left the meeting at 11:08 am. 

Advisory Committee Budget – Update from Staff Liaison 

Recommendation No. 5 – Advisory Committee Budget 

The Advisory Committee budget was received for information. 

Committee Member List 

CARRIED 

Recommendation No. 6 – Committee Member List 

The Committee Member List was received for information. 

CARRIED 

‘Art of Seeing’ Lecture Series 


 

 

the confirmed speakers are: 

• Takao Tanabe, a landscape artist and recipient of the Order of Canada; 

• Renee Van Helm, the subject of a recent article in Canadian Art Magazine; 

• Michael O’Brien, confirmed for November 10, 2012; 

it was suggested that Christian Corbett be contacted regarding being a speaker. 

NEXT MEETING 

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 10:00 am in the Rockwood Lodge, 5511 Shorncliffe 

Avenue, Sechelt. 



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June 26, 2012 

ADJOURNMENT 

That the Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee Meeting of June 25, 2012 be adjourned 

at 11:53 am. 

CARRIED 

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Ann Hopkins, Chair 

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Bylaw No. 486, 2012 

A Bylaw to Phase in the Regulating of Open Air Burning in the District of Sechelt 

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WHEREAS the Community Charter authorizes Council, by bylaw, to regulate, prohibit and 

impose requirements in relation to public health and the protection of the natural environment; 

AND WHEREAS the Council of the District of Sechelt wishes to exercise its authority to 

regulate the emission of smoke, dust, gas, sparks, ash, soot, cinders, fumes or other effluvia that 

is liable to foul or contaminate the atmosphere; 

AND WHEREAS the Council of the District of Sechelt encourages its citizens to explore all 

possible options to reduce, reuse, recycle and haul burnable, vegetative waste to an approved 

disposal site as an alternative to burning which may be harmful to humans, animals and the 

environment; 

AND WHEREAS this bylaw enacts a phase in period for the prohibition of open burning for the 

purposes of land clearing; 

AND WHEREAS this bylaw enacts a two year trial period during which the Open Air Burning 

of Garden Refuse shall be permitted for a period of time each year as set out herein; 

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Sechelt in open meeting assembled enacts as 

follows: 

1. TITLE 

This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "District of Sechelt Open Air Burning Bylaw No. 

486, 2012.” 

2. DEFINITIONS 

In this Bylaw: 

Building means any structure used or intended to be used for supporting or sheltering any use or 

occupancy. 

Bylaw Enforcement Officer means the person duly appointed by Council to enforce the Bylaws 

of the District of Sechelt, or any person acting under his or her direction. 

Campfire means a fire that burns clean, dry wood only and which does not exceed one metre in 

diameter and one metre in height, contained within a fire pit or approved incinerator. 



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District of Sechelt Open Air Burning Bylaw No. 486, 2012 

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Ceremonial Fire or Bonfire means an outdoor fire, larger than three feet by three feet by three 

feet (3’x3’x3’) which is used for entertainment purposes as part of a scheduled public, religious 

or private event and, except as provided for herein, excludes the burning of leaves, grass or 

shrubbery clippings or cuttings. 

Construction Waste means waste materials resulting from the construction, alteration, 

renovation or demolition of any building, structure or improvement to land and includes but is 

not limited to drywall and wood materials, particle board, paper, plastic, roofing materials and 

paint. 

Demolition Waste means any abandoned building or the material resulting from the destruction 

or tearing down of any building, whether partial or complete. 

Fire Department means the Sechelt Fire Department. 

Fire Chief means the Fire Chief of the Sechelt Fire Department. 

Garden Refuse means grass or other clippings, leaves, tree and shrub pruning, cuttings, and 

similar materials being waste from garden growth. 

Garbage means all materials discarded as waste, but not including recyclables or Garden 

Refuse. 

Land Clearing Waste means natural wood or vegetative waste generated by the clearing of land 

and originating from the subject property. 

Outdoor Fire/Open Air Burning means the combustion of material without control of the 

combustion air and without a stack or chimney to vent the emitted products of combustion to the 

atmosphere. Every fire that burns in the open air whether or not it is completely enclosed in an 

incinerator, furnace or other device, but does not include a campfire for cooking or warmth or 

barbecue or fire for ceremonial purposes, where all regulations of the Sechelt Fire Protection 

District (Fire Department) and Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Forests are 

observed. 

Toxic Materials includes rubber tires, tar, asphalt, batteries, electrical wire insulation, various 

plastic compositions, fuel and lubricant containers, animal waste and all similar substances 

which produce heavy black smoke. 

3. PROVISIONS 

(1) Burning Prohibitions 

(a) 

No person shall start, permit an Outdoor Fire or maintain Open Air Burning 

whether within an incinerator or otherwise for the burning of: 



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(2) Land Clearing 

1. Toxic Materials 

2. Garbage 

3. Construction Waste 

4. Demolition Waste 

5. Garden Refuse except for from October 15 to 31 st each year 

(a) The Open Air Burning of Land Clearing Waste is permitted until January 1, 2014, 

where the Land Clearing Waste has been brought to one or more areas of the 

property by machine, and the burning is being done: 

(i) 

(ii) 

with a valid permit issued on authority of the Sechelt Fire Department for 

compliance with fire safety; and 

in compliance with the Environmental Management Act Open Burning Smoke 

Control Regulation, in environmental conditions consistent with parameters 

set out by the Ministry responsible for environmental conditions as 

determined by the Ventilation Index, or any other statutory requirements of 

the Province of B.C. or the Government of Canada. 

(b) 

On January 1, 2014 Section 2 of this bylaw shall no longer apply. 

(3) Clearances 

No person shall set out, start or kindle Open Air Burning: 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

(e) 

(f) 

within 10 metres of any Building, structure, fence or hedge; 

within 10 metres of any stream; 

exceeding 1.5 metres in height and 2 meters in diameter; 

within 500 metres of schools in session, hospitals and facilities used for 

continuing care as defined under the Continuing Care Act; 

within 30 metres of any public roadway and/or District of Sechelt Airport; or 

within 10 metres of any power poles and power lines. 

(4) Fire Department Practice Burns 

Notwithstanding Section 3(1) of this bylaw, the Fire Department may conduct practice 

burns on two properties per year for the purpose of training volunteers. 



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(5) Campfire 

(a) 

No person shall set out, start or kindle a fire for the purposes of having a campfire if 

such a fire: 

1. exceeds 1 metre in height and 1 meter in diameter; 

2. creates a smoke or spark nuisance to neighbouring properties; or 

3. contravenes any Federal, Provincial or Fire Department regulations respecting 

open air burning. 

(b) 

Campfires shall be contained in a fire pit or approved incinerator, clear of 

overhanging foliage, have access to a water hose and be tended by someone 18 

years of age or older. 

(6) Ceremonial Fire 

(a) 

No person shall set out, start or kindle a fire for ceremonial purposes which 

contravenes regulations of the Fire Department, or Province of B.C. rules and 

regulations respecting open air burning. 

4. ENFORCEMENT 

(a) 

(b) 

The Bylaw Enforcement Officer or designate, may require any person to extinguish 

open air burning which has been set out, started or kindled in breach of any 

provision, condition or restriction of this bylaw. 

Subject to the requirements of the Community Charter, the Bylaw Enforcement 

Officer is empowered to enter at all times any property where he or she believes, or 

has reason to believe, an offense under this bylaw is being committed, and to use 

any method he or she deems necessary to extinguish any fire he or she may find 

thereon. 

5. OFFENCE 

Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this bylaw commits an offence punishable 

upon summary conviction pursuant to the Offence Act and is liable to a fine of not more than 

$10,000.00 or to imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. Each day that an offence 

continues shall constitute a separate offence. 

6. SEVERABILITY 

The provisions of this bylaw are severable and the invalidity of any part of this bylaw shall not 

affect the validity of the remainder of the bylaw. 



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7. TRIAL PERIOD 

The provisions related to Open Air Burning of Garden Refuse contained herein shall be reviewed 

in two calendar years from the date of adoption of the bylaw. 

8. REPEAL 

District of Sechelt Burning Bylaw No. 446, 2005 and all amendments thereto are hereby 

repealed. 

READ A FIRST TIME THIS DAY OF 2012 

READ A SECOND TIME THIS DAY OF 2012 

READ A THIRD TIME THIS DAY OF 2012 

ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 2012 

_____________________ 

Mayor 

_____________________ 

Acting Corporate Officer 

I hereby certify this to be a true copy 

of “District of Sechelt Open Air 

Burning Bylaw No. 486, 2012”. 

__________________________ 

Corporate Officer 



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COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE 

as of July 18, 2012 

1. FOR INFORMATION RECEIVED 

1.1 Letter from the Village of Belcarra regarding 

BC/UBCM Climate Action Charter and the 

Purchasing of BC-based ‘Carbon Offsets’ 

1.2 Copy of letter from the City of Burnaby to Minister 

of Fisheries and Oceans regarding the protection 

of Fish Habitat in Waterways 

1.3 Letter from the City of Fort St. John regarding a 

council resolution for Federal infrastructure 

funding 

1.4 Member Release from the Union of BC 

Municipalities Secretariat regarding the Major 

Industrial Property Taxation Study Released 

1.5 Certified Resolution from the City of Langley 

regarding Medical Emergency Service Alarm 

Calls Cost Recovery 

June 28, 2012 

June 29, 2012 

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REQUEST FOR DECISION 

TO: 

Mayor and Council 

REPORT DATE: July 12, 2012 

TARGET DECISION DATE: July 18, 2012 

FROM: 

RE: 

Assistant Corporate Officer 

Release of Item from In Camera 

FILE NO: 3730-20-2012 

PURPOSE 

To bring forward to open meeting an item released from in camera by Council. 

DISCUSSION 

Context/Background 

At its July 11, 2012 in camera meeting, Council resolved that the resolution noted in the 

recommendation below be released from in camera once the three appointees have 

been notified. Accordingly, the resolution is hereby brought forward to be confirmed in 

open meeting. 

Policy Implications 

This matter is in keeping with statutory requirement. 

Financial Implications 

There are no direct financial implications. 

Communication Strategy 

A media release of the information will be prepared as well as posting it on the website. 

RECOMMENDATIONS 

1. That the Report of the Assistant Corporate Officer dated July 12, 2012 

regarding release of a resolution from in camera be received; and 

2. That the following resolution be released from in camera: 



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2 

That Council appoint the following three (3) applicants as members to the 

Board of Variance for a three (3) year appointment: 

John Wright 

Terry Davies 

Michel Billotte 

Respectfully submitted, 

Assistant Corporate Officer 



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