South Pender LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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South Pender Local Trust Committee 
Electronic Regular Meeting Minutes 
February 4, 2022 ADOPTED Page 1 of 8 
 
 
South Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
February 4, 2022 
Electronic Meeting 
 
Members Present: Laura Patrick, Chair 
 Steve Wright, Trustee 
 Cameron Thorn, Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Robert Kojima, Regional Planning Manager 
 Kim Stockdill, Island Planner 
Shannon Brayford, Recorder 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Patrick called the meeting to order at 11:00 am.  She 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. TRUSTEE REPORT 
Trustee Thorn reported that he has heard from many community members about the impact 
that reduced ferry schedule has had on people who need to travel to Vancouver. He also 
reported that the Canal Road lane closure is impacting community members. He reported that 
discussion with the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure and Parks Canada indicate that 
temporary improvements to the system may be forthcoming and that a permanent solution is in 
the works.  
Trustee Wright reported that there will be a 2-day power outage scheduled related to repairs at 
the DIP the following week.  
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Patrick provided a report including the following points:  
 A preliminary Budget is open for public comment until February 6, 2022; 
 Policy Statement public engagement is forthcoming; 
 Encouraged the public to subscribe to the Islands Trust website; and 
 Trust Council will be held March 8-10, 2022. 
A D O P T E D 

 
South Pender Local Trust Committee 
Electronic Regular Meeting Minutes 
February 4, 2022 ADOPTED Page 2 of 8 
 
5. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
Donna Spalding provided comments, including the following: 
 Recommended that the LTC work to provide agenda packages further in advance so that 
the community can have time to review the large packages;  
 It was noted in the agenda package that a mail out related to Short Term Vacation 
Rentals (STVR) was sent, however her residence did not receive it;   
 The Land Use Bylaw (LUB) project has not yet included fulsome community consultation 
on some matters such as side lot line setbacks. She encouraged greater consultation and 
public information meetings; and 
 Concern for losing power for 2 days in a row and the impact that it will have on the 
community.  
Gordie Duncan provided remarks including the following:  
 Spoke against increasing setbacks and encouraged the LTC to review the statistics he 
forwarded to better understand the impact that this would have on properties; and 
 Spoke against limiting maximum house size and encouraged the LTC to reconsider 
further reducing those maximum house sizes.  
Rebecca (last name not provided) provided remarks on the STVR application. She expressed 
concern and encouraged that LTC to address a need f

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