Galiano LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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Galiano Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting Minutes 
October 4, 2021 ADOPTED 1 of 7 
 
Galiano Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
October 4, 2021 
Galiano South Community Hall 
141 Sturdies Bay Road, Galiano Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Dan Rogers, Chair  
 Jane Wolverton, Local Trustee 
 Tahirih Rockafella, Local Trustee 
  
Staff Present: Brad Smith, Island Planner 
  
 Carly Bilney, Recorder 
  
Public Present: There were approximately 13 members of the public. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Rogers called the meeting to order at 12:38 pm. He acknowledged that the meeting was 
being held in traditional territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. He commented that efforts 
continue to be underway to make the next meetings of the Galiano Local Trust Committee (LTC) 
available both electronically and in-person. 
Trustee Wolverton commented on the need to maintain a safe and respectful workplace for the 
duration of the meeting.  
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
The following additions to the agenda were presented for consideration: 
 13.2 GL-RZ-2019.1 (GIGARHS) Staff Memo Review; and  
 16.5 Trust Policy Statement Review 
By general consent the agenda was approved as amended. 
3. TRUSTEE REPORT 
Trustee Wolverton reported on the following: 
 
 Discussions with BC Ferries have continued regarding reduced vessel speed through 
Active Pass, and for onboard announcements related to the fire season and droughts to 
be made earlier in the year; 
 A meeting of the Southern Gulf Islands Forum was held at the end of September; and 
 Risa Smith has been appointed to the Islands Trust Conservancy Board. 
A D O P T E D 

  
Galiano Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting Minutes 
October 4, 2021 ADOPTED 2 of 7 
 
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Rogers reported on the following: 
 
 Trust Council, which met at the end of September, will focus on budget development 
and governance review processes in upcoming meetings; 
 The Trust Council Executive Committee directed that a third-party report on an 
engagement plan regarding the Trust Policy Statement and next steps be undertaken 
and development of a Request for Proposals is underway; and 
 Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound recently became Canada's 19th UNESCO Biosphere Region. 
5. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
Town hall was held and the following comments were made: 
 
 Indigenous attendees at the latest Southern Gulf Islands Forum (including Eric Pelkey of 
the W
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SÁNEĆ Leadership Council, and Ken Thomas and Kathleen Johnnie from Penelakut 
Tribe) highlighted a need for increased co-management of land, and noted First Nations 
do not have the capacity to adequately review the numerous referrals they receive from 
various governments; and 
 The LTC may ask staff to prioritize specific follow-up action items. 
 
Trustee Wolverton recused herself from the meeting at 1:00 pm due to conflict of interest with 
GL-RZ-2019.1 (GIGARHS). The following comments were made: 
 
 The

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