Hornby LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Hornby Island ADOPTED 1 of 7 
Local Trust Committee Minutes 
May 16, 2025 
                          Hornby Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
May 16, 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: Renée Jamurat, Regional Planning Manager (electronic) 
 Sonja Zupanec, Island Planner 
 Marlis McCargar, Island Planner (electronic) 
 Lisa Millard, Meeting Administrator/Recorder 
  
Others Present: There were approximately 105 members of the public in 
attendance. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m. 
2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
Chair Peterson acknowledged that the meeting was held on the territory of the Coast 
Salish First Nations. 
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent, the agenda was approved as presented. 
4. REPORTS 
4.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Scott reported receipt of correspondence regarding the proposed cap on 
short-term vacation rentals and noted there is opportunity to collectively 
determine the conditions for rentals and develop regulations unique to Hornby 
Island. 
Trustee Allen acknowledged the tradition of vacation rentals on Hornby Island, 
how the operations contribute to the local economy, and encouraged the 
community to work together with the Local Trust Committee to develop 
regulations. 
4.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Peterson reported the following: 
 Attended Trust Council in March and highlighted the election of a new Chair, 
the passing of the budget, and the new Trust-wide Meeting Procedures Bylaw 
that will come back for adoption at June Trust Council;  

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 Ongoing participation in the Islands Trust Policy Statement amendment 
project; 
 Attended the Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities 
convention and highlighted a BC Nurses Union presentation on recruitment 
and retention and data presented showing significant differences in 
availability of medical facilities and capacity in northern Vancouver Island 
communities compared to communities south of the Malahat; 
 Attended a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Islands Trust 
Object; 
 The provincially mandated Housing Needs Assessment has been released 
and the models used to gather data are problematic and did not effectively 
capture the housing needs in the Gulf Islands; and 
 A pre-budget survey is available on the website to receive community 
feedback prior to 2026/27 budget talks. 
4.3 Electoral Area Director's Report 
Director Arbour reported the following: 
 The Cowichan Valley Regional District approved the tender for the boat ramp 
construction to commence in June and noted the work will affect access to 
the ramp during the summer months; and 
 The Housing Authority has been established and is engaging w

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