Gabriola LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Local Trust Committee Minutes 
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Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
August 8, 2024 
Electronic Meeting 
 
Members Present: Peter Luckham, Chair 
 Tobi Elliott, Trustee 
 Susan Yates, Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Sonia Zupanec, Island Planner 
 Warren Dingman, Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Manager 
 Lisa Millard, Recorder 
  
Others Present: There were approximately 12 members of the public in attendance. 
  
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Luckham called the meeting to order at 10:30 am. He acknowledged that the meeting was 
held on the territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent, the agenda was approved as presented. 
3. REPORTS 
3.1 Trustee Reports 
Trustee Elliott reported the following: 
 Success of Munu Canoe fundraiser held at Xwcumi:lucun (Gabriola Sands); 
 Attended July 1 Canada Day event at Gabriola Museum; 
 Attended Culturally Committed discussion about cultural importance of First 
Nations place names; 
 Recognized launch of Snuneymuxw First Nation Gallery at the Gabriola Museum; 
 Attended Naut'sa mawt Oceanside Wellness Network discussion on emergency 
preparedness related to climate events; 
 Attended Cultivate Festival; 
 Posted Official Community Plan Review engagement process update on Trustees 
Corner on Islands Trust website; 
 Attended Snuneymuxw Days; 
 Working with trustee sub-group focussed on creating options for tiny homes;  

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 Attending upcoming Union of BC Municipalities Convention during which Islands 
Trust will be requesting the Ministry of Health update the Manual of Composting 
Toilets and Greywater Practice; and 
 Applied to attend Conexts Climate Preparedness Hub. 
 
Trustee Yates reported the following: 
 Attended meeting on Mudge Island to discuss bylaw enforcement policy; and 
 Gabriola Ferry Advisory Committee sent questions to BC Ferries Community 
Relations Manager regarding the planned 2026 ferry terminal upgrades and 
received the following information:  
- Nanaimo Harbour terminal berth will be realigned, a lay by berth built, and 
charging stations to potentially be installed; 
- Gabriola terminal upgrades to extend lifespan of marine infrastructure, 
upgrade berth to meet flood design levels, and charging stations to potentially 
be installed; 
- Estimated shutdown of terminals will be 6 to 8 weeks in spring 2026 and 
alternative service plan will be developed with community consultation 
beginning in the fall; 
- Tug and barge service for vehicles will be provided during berth closure and 
alternative means of transit for passengers is under discussion; and 
- The emergency wharf should not be impacted. 
3.2 Chair's Report 
Chair Luckham reported the following: 
 Attended community meetings in Gambier Local Trust Area including a public 
hearing;  
 Continu

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