Lasqueti LTC Public Hearing Record

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PUBLIC HEARING RECORD 
RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION 
BY LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE 
Lasqueti Island RECEIVED 1 
Public Hearing Record 
February 10 & 27, 2025 
        Lasqueti Island Local Trust Committee 
Public Hearing Record 
 
Date:  
Time:  
Location:  
February 10 & 27, 2025 
11:30 am & 1 pm 
Judith Fisher Centre 
#1 China Cloud Bay Road, Lasqueti Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Tobi Elliott, Chair 
 Timothy Peterson, Local Trustee 
 Mikaila Lironi, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Renee Jamurat, Regional Planning Manager (electronic, February 10) 
 Stephen Baugh, Island Planner (February 10) 
 Marlis McCargar, Island Planner (February 27) 
 Nadine Mourao, Legislative Clerk/Deputy Secretary (February 10, 27) 
 Lisa Millard, Meeting Administrator/Recorder (February 10) 
 Carly Bilney, Recorder (February 27) 
  
Others Present: There were approximately 39 members of the public in attendance. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Elliott called the meeting to order at 2:48 p.m.   
2. INTRODUCTIONS AND OPENING STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIR 
Chair Elliott welcomed the public and acknowledged that the meeting was held on the 
territory of the Coast Salish First Nations.  
Chair Elliott read a statement outlining the content, purpose, and process of the Public 
Hearing regarding Proposed Bylaw No. 104 according to Section 465 of the Local 
Government Act. She advised that all persons who believe their interest is affected by 
the bylaws would be given the opportunity to speak and submit written comments, and 
that further submissions cannot be received by the Local Trust Committee after the close 
of the Public Hearing. She noted that all relevant documents are contained in the Public 
Hearing binder and on the Islands Trust website, which is available to the public. 
3. REVIEW OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 
Island Planner Baugh reviewed the Public Hearing Notice procedures for posting of 
notices and publication of Public Hearing according to statutes, and noted that all 
notification requirements have been completed. He advised that the Public Hearing 
binder is available for review during this Hearing, pointed out the location of the binder, 
and noted that it is also available on the Islands Trust website.  
 
He summarized the proposed changes to the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) that are being 
considered include permitting fibre optic cable telecommunication public service utility 

  PUBLIC HEARING RECORD 
RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION 
BY LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE 
Lasqueti Island RECEIVED 2 
Public Hearing Record 
February 10 & 27, 2025 
use in the location of proposed fibre optic cable from Vancouver Island, extending 
through False Bay, and terminating at the end of Boat Ramp Road. 
 
He identified the agencies, non-agencies and First Nations referrals that were sent out 
for comment, and provided a brief overview of responses received, which are also 
posted on the Islands Trust website. There were fifteen public submissions received in 
response to the notice as of the morning of F

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