Gambier LTC Regular Meeting Minutes -DRAFT

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Local Trust Committee Minutes 
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        Gambier Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
March 25, 2025 
Delbrook Community Centre 
Oak Room 
851 West Queens Road 
North Vancouver, BC   V7N 4E3  
 
Members Present: Laura Patrick, Chair 
 Kate-Louise Stamford, Trustee 
 Joe Bernardo, Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Sonja Zupanec, Island Planner (electronic attendance) 
 Marlis McCargar, Island Planner 
 Bruce Belcher, Planner 2 (electronic attendance) 
 Lisa Millard, Meeting Administrator/Recorder 
  
Others Present: There were approximately 60 members of the public in attendance. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
“Please note, the order of agenda items may be modified during the meeting. Times are 
provided for convenience only and are subject to change.” 
Chair Patrick called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. 
2. TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
Chair Patrick acknowledged that the meeting was held on the territory of the Tsleil-
Waututh, Squamish, and Musqueam First Nations. 
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent, the agenda was approved as presented. 
4. REPORTS 
4.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Bernardo did not provide a report. 
 
Trustee Stamford reported the following: 
• Commended the work of the Advisory Planning Commission; 
• The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program provided funding 
to the Community Association for livability and economic initiatives on Gambier 
Island; 

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• Spoke with MLA Randene Neill and was informed that there are no discussions 
within the Ministry of Water, Lands, and Stewardship regarding dock 
management plans in the Gambier or Howe Sound Átl’ka7tsem area; and 
• Will let the community know if, and where, a federal polling station will be 
located on Gambier. 
4.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Patrick reported the following: 
• Southern Gulf Islands MLA Rob Botterell is involved in dock management issues 
and concerns or questions can be directed to his staff; 
• Honoured to be elected Chair of Trust Council at the March quarterly meeting; 
and 
• Trust Council approved the annual budget. 
4.3 Electoral Area Director's Report 
Director Stamford reported the following: 
• The Regional District passed the annual budget and the tax requestion for Area F 
represents a 6% increase which is the equivalent of $3.00 per $100,000 of 
property value; 
• Priority focus of the Regional District includes water and solid waste and work is 
being done to create one Official Community Plan out of the existing seven 
regional plans; 
• Hopkins Landing dock repairs have been delayed until August due to the 
window of time that work is permitted in the marine area; and 
• Brigade Bay has been given the first FireSmart designation on the Sunshine 
Coast. 
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS 
A member of the public opposed issuance of a Development Variance Permit for 570 
Vaucroft

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