Galiano LTC Special Meeting Minutes

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Galiano Local Trust Committee 
Regular / CIM / Public Hearing Meeting 
July 16, 2022  ADOPTED Page 1 of 4 
 
Galiano Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Special Meeting 
 
Date:  
Location:  
July 16, 2022 
Galiano South Community Hall 
141 Sturdies Bay Road, Galiano Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Dan Rogers, Chair 
 Tahirih Rockafella, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: William Shulba, Fresh Water Specialist 
 Brad Smith, Island Planner 
 Pat Todd, Recorder 
 
Public:               
 
There were approximately one hundred and sixteen (116) members of the 
public in attendance (Zoom and in person) 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Rogers called the meeting to order at 12:50 pm with apologies for late starting as the 
ferries were delayed.  Chair Rogers stated that Trustee Wolverton has been recused from Public 
Hearing due to possible conflict of interest.   He acknowledged that the meeting was being held 
in traditional territory of the Coast Salish First Nations.  
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
By general consent the agenda was approved as presented. 
3. PUBLIC HEARING 
Chair Rogers reviewed the protocols of a Public Hearing.  It is a legislative process to permit 
community input regarding proposed bylaws. 
3.1. GL-RZ-2019.1 (Gulf Islands Galise Affordable Rental Housing Society (GIGARHS) – 
Proposed Bylaw No. 276 and No. 277 
  3.1.1. Recess for Public Hearing 
  Chair Rogers called the Public Hearing to order at 1:00 pm. 
  3.1.2. Recall to Order 
The Galiano Island LTC Special Meeting was recalled at 3:37. Minutes of the 
Public Hearing are available under separate cover.  Chair Rogers expressed 
appreciation to speakers, for submissions and the community engagement. 
 
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Minutes Subject to Approval By 
 the Local Trust Committee 
A D O P T E D 

 
Galiano Local Trust Committee 
Regular / CIM / Public Hearing Meeting 
July 16, 2022  ADOPTED Page 2 of 4 
4.  APPLICATIONS AND REFERRALS 
4.1 GL-RZ-2019.1 (Gulf Islands Galise Affordable Rental Housing Society) (GIGARHS) – 
Proposed Bylaw No. 276 and No. 277  
Planner Smith reviewed the staff report.  He noted one modification for Draft Bylaw 
277:  to amend item 13.22 to read 13.23. 
Chair Rogers commented: 
 Support of staff recommendations; 
 Noted housing crisis on all islands; 
 Has read and reviewed all reports, submissions, and is listening to the community; 
 Cluster housing has less environmental impact than single family dwellings; 
 More controls and scrutiny through Housing Agreement; 
 Local Trust Committee not party to Covenant on land; 
 Environmental assessment is thorough and compelling; 
 Water Report findings confirmed by a number of tests and agencies and the water 
license was granted; 
 Adjacent properties, with registered private wells have recourse through Water 
Sustainability Act; 
 Subdivision will be developed with a number of agencies overseeing project e.g. 
Public Health;  
 This project is not social housing it is affordable rental by not-for-p

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