Hornby LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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         Hornby Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
September 5, 2025 
Hornby Island Community Hall 
Central Road, Hornby Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Timothy Peterson, Chair 
 Alex Allen, Local Trustee 
 Grant Scott, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Sonja Zupanec, Island Planner (electronic) 
 Lisa Millard, Meeting Administrator/Recorder (electronic) 
  
Others Present: There were approximately 20 members of the public in attendance. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 11:32 a.m. 
2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
Chair Peterson acknowledged that the meeting was held on the territory of the Coast Salish 
First Nations and recognized that Hornby Island is located in the unceded traditional 
territory of the K’omoks First Nation. 
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent, the agenda was approved as presented. 
4. REPORTS 
4.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Allen reported attendance at a joint Hornby/Denman Local Trust Committee 
meeting which focussed on building relationship with K’omoks First Nation and 
protection of cultural heritage sites, shorelines, waterways, and ecosystems. 
Trustee Scott reported ongoing conversations with community members regarding 
the short-term vacation rental cap and noted there is need for balance between 
vacation rentals and sustainability. 
4.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Peterson reported the following: 
• The draft Trust Policy Statement was given first reading in July, referrals have 
been issued to First Nations and other agencies, a six-month engagement 
period has commenced, and the Hornby Island Local Trust Committee will 
include an in-meeting presentation for public information and input; 

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• The next Trust Council meeting will be held on Gabriola during which Douglas 
White III will be speaking about Islands Trust and First Nations relationships and 
partnerships; 
• The Executive Committee will be meeting with the new Minister of Housing and 
Municipal Affairs in the coming weeks; and 
• Members of the Executive Committee will be attending the upcoming Union of 
BC Municipalities conference, during which they will meet with staff from the 
Ministry of Land, Water, and Resource Stewardship, speak with representatives 
from BC Assessment regarding Gulf Island assessments processes, and meet 
with staff from the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs staff about housing 
needs assessments and approaches to housing needs on islands and rural 
communities. 
4.3 Electoral Area Director's Report - none 
4.4 Islands Trust Conservancy Report - none 
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
A member of the public noted that over a period of three years many documents have been 
received by the Local Trust Committee regarding proposed amendments to the Official 
Community Plan and Land U

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