July 7, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jul 15, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT the Regular Business Agenda of July 7, 2026 be adopted.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held June 16, 2026 be adopted.
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT the Heritage Inventory prepared by the Gibsons Landing Heritage Society, dated April 2026, be adopted as an informational reference document for the Town's heritage planning and awareness purposes.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT "Rates, Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1196-27, 2026" be adopted.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT “Policy 1.27 Council Remuneration and Expense Reimbursement” be approved as presented; AND THAT “Council Remuneration and Expense Reimbursement Bylaw No. 1354, 2026” be given first, second and third reading.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No.1125-24, 2026" be given first, second and third reading.
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT "Sign Bylaw No. 1215-01, 2026" be given first, second and third reading.
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Policy No. 3.18 “Non-Principal-Residence Short-Term Rental Business License Allocation Policy”, be endorsed; AND THAT Business License Amendment Bylaw No. 666-14, 2026, be given first, second and third reading.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT the "Traffic and Highway Use Amendment Bylaw No. 1193-03, 2026" be given first, second and third reading.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT "Stormwater Regulation Bylaw No. 1344, 2026" be given first, second and third reading; AND THAT "Town of Gibsons Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 1125-26, 2026" be given first, second and third reading.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 1125-25, 2026" be given first, second and third reading; AND THAT "Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1192-07, 2026" be given first, second and third reading.
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT the Town of Gibsons' 2025 Annual Report be approved.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT the Charman Creek Restoration Phase 2 Construction Contract be awarded to NB Construction in the amount not to exceed $700,000.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT all applicants identified as charitable, philanthropic, or not-for-profit corporations and athletic or service clubs, with the exception of the Gibsons Royal Canadian Legion, be granted a 100% permissive tax exemption for the 2027 and…
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT The Good Samaritan Canada be granted a 75% permissive property tax exemption for the 2027 and 2028 taxation years.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT The Parish of St. Aidan and St. Bartholomew Gibsons be granted a 100% permissive property tax exemption for the 2027 and 2028 taxation years.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT the legal not built property of the Gibsons branch of the Royal Canadian Legion be granted a permissive property tax exemption in the amount of 50% for the 2027 and 2028 taxation years; AND THAT the Gibsons branch of the Royal Canadia…
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT all eligible Places of Public Worship, with the exception of The Parish of St. Aidan and St. Bartholomew Gibsons, be granted a permissive property tax exemption for the 2027 and 2028 taxation years sufficient to provide a total proper…
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council Policy 2.8 Permissive Tax Exemptions be amended to establish a recurring four-year term for permissive tax exemptions, to be approved once in each Council term.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT the 2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw be brought forward to the July 21, 2026 Regular Council meeting for first, second and third reading.
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT federal motion M-35, calling for fair and sustainable federal funding for BC Ferries, be endorsed; AND THAT the Government of Canada be requested to provide long-term funding support to help ensure that BC Ferries remains affordable, …
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT the meeting be closed at 6:31pm in accordance with section(s) 90(1)(e) of the "Community Charter": 90(1)(e) the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasona…
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT the meeting be adjourned at7:04pm.
   • · Attendance added: Silas White (present)
   • · Attendance added: David Croal (present)
   • · Attendance added: Annemarie De Andrade (present)
   • · Attendance added: Stafford Lumley (present)
   • · Attendance added: Christi Thompson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Emanuel Machado (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rebecca Anderson (present)
   • · Attendance added: William Wallace (present)
   • · Attendance added: Trevor Rutley (present)
   • · Attendance added: Lesley-Anne Staats (present)
   • · Attendance added: Sophie Knowles (present)
   • · Attendance added: Katie Allnutt (present)
   • · Attendance added: Sue Booth (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kirsten Rawkins (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bronwyn Kent (present)
   • · Attendance added: Heidi Siller (present)
   • · Attendance added: Lisa Howard (present)
   • · Participation added: Thompson recuse
   • · Participation added: Thompson arrive