The Public Input Period is to offer the public an opportunity to comment on an agenda item before the Committee considers the item. The Public Input Period Procedure Policy allows for an allotment of 15 minutes, where the speaker is welcome to comment on any item(s) on the agenda up to a maximum of 3 minutes. This excludes items that are or have been the subject of a Public Hearing. Input from the community is valued and appreciated. We request that input is presented in a friendly and respectful manner. Your cooperation in maintaining a safe, respectful and orderly environment is greatly appreciated.
5.
DELEGATIONS
D1.
Paul Duncan, Thetis Island Resident Re: Phase 1 & 2 Taxation Reports
Report from the Emergency Management Division Re: Regional Emergency Management Service Update and Confirmation of Mandate
Recommendation
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to the CVRD Board on October 30, 2024 that:
1. The CVRD renew and update the existing Cowichan Local Authority Emergency Management Agreement by one year to December 31, 2025 (with options for renewal) with its member municipalities.
2. The CVRD initiate negotiations with its member municipalities for an updated Schedule to the Cowichan Local Authority Agreement, including the recommendations of the CAO Advisory for a technical advisory function, improved communications coordination, and a stipulation to activate a regional response for all emergencies within the CVRD.
3. The CVRD pause any development towards a stand-alone regional emergency management organization.
4. The CVRD begin the development of an updated regional emergency management service bylaw that reflects the local government requirements of the Emergency and Disaster Management Act (2023) and provides a template for Member Municipality emergency management bylaw development.
Report from the Facilities & Transit Division Re: Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations – Management and Usage Fees at CVRD Owned Facilities
Recommendation
That it be recommended to the Board:
1) That the usage fee for the CVRD’s publicly accessible Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations located at the four CVRD recreation facilities, be increased from $1.00 per hour to $2.00 per hour effective January 1, 2025.
2) That the CVRD continues to provide publicly accessible Level 2 EV charging stations at its four recreation facilities, replacing the current stations when needed and subject to available funding, as outlined in Option 1 of the staff report to the Committee of the Whole on October 30, 2024.
The Question Period is an opportunity to offer the public to ask a question regarding the business of CVRD. The Question Period allows for an allotment of 15 minutes and is comprised of two parts. The first is reserved for questions directly related to agenda items. If there is time remaining, questions may be on a matter of public interest related to and in the CVRD jurisdiction. Each questioner is permitted to ask one question, plus one follow-up question related to the answer. The Question must truly be a question, and not a statement of opinion, or speech. We request that your question is presented in a friendly and respectful manner. Your cooperation in maintaining a safe, respectful and orderly environment is greatly appreciated.
12.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion that the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with the Community Charter Part 4, Division 3, Section 90, subsections as noted in accordance with each agenda item.
