Salt Spring LTC Regular Meeting Highlights

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February 12, 2026 Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee Regular Meeting 
Highlights: 
 
The Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee (LTC) held a regular meeting on February 12, 2026, 
at Meaden Hall. Approximately 15 members of the public attended. The meeting included public 
input, staff reports, development application decisions, and trustee updates. 
 
Opening Remarks 
Chair Peterson acknowledged the provincial day of mourning following the tragic events in Tumbler 
Ridge, BC and invited those present to observe a moment of silence for the victims and community 
of Tumbler Ridge. 
 
Chair Peterson acknowledged that the Local Trust Committee is meeting in the territory of the 
Coast Salish First Nations. 
 
Town Hall / Public Input 
Chair Peterson confirmed that delegations were not permitted on Bylaws 543, 544, and 545, as 
public hearings for these bylaws have already been completed. 
 
A member of the OCP–LUB Update Project Advisory Planning Commission (PAPC) referenced 
three resolutions: one regarding adherence to the Terms of Reference; one requesting a February 
meeting to review outreach feedback; and one concerning the provision of outreach materials. The 
delegate provided direction to staff and noted a potential inaccuracy in draft minutes. 
 
Reports & Correspondence 
 A trustee clarified that, despite statements in a circulating petition, the LTC is not proposing 
OCP or LUB amendments at this time. Current work is focused on community engagement 
to explore potential future options 
 Trustees reported participation in meetings related to environmental protection, Indigenous 
harvesting areas, the draft Islands Trust Policy Statement, and regional governance 
 A trustee attended an Indigenous-specific racism workshop 
 Six items of correspondence were received. Among them: 
o A letter about the need for regulation and policy to address the impacts of residing 
on vessels was discussed. LTC discussed that the Salt Spring Island Local 
Community Commission continues to engage on this issue  
o In response a request, LTC requested Chair Peterson send a letter of support for 
the Harbour Authority of Salt Spring Island (HASSI) to apply for Island Coastal 
Economic Trust’s (ICET) Capital and Innovation Funding Program 
 Staff presented a quarterly report for the Salt Spring Island office that outline current work 
commitments. LTC requested that staff forward the report and Active Projects List to the 
next Islands Trust Council meeting 

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