North Pender LTC Regular Meeting Minutes

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North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting Minutes 
September 5, 2019 ADOPTED 1 of 9
   
 
North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Minutes of Regular Meeting 
 
Date: 
Location: 
September 5, 2019 
Pender Island Community Hall 
4418 Bedwell Harbour Road, North Pender Island, BC 
 
Members Present: Laura Patrick, Chair 
Deb Morrison, Local Trustee 
Benjamin McConchie, Local Trustee 
 
Staff Present: Robert Kojima, Regional Planning Manager 
Warren Dingman, Bylaw Compliance Enforcement Manager 
Shannon Brayford, Recorder 
  
Public:  There were 16 members of the public. 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER 
Chair Patrick called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  She acknowledged that the meeting was 
being held in traditional territory of the Coast Salish First Nations. She noted that the meeting 
was being live streamed.  
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 
It was recommended that item 12.3 NP-TUP-2019.2 (Hepburn) be removed from the agenda 
following a request from the applicant that it be deferred.  
By general consent the agenda was approved as amended.  
3. TRUSTEE REPORT 
Trustee Morrison provided a report including the following points:  
 Thanked Magic Lake Water and Sewer for their progress on sewer improvement plans; 
 Thanked the community for their input on climate change issues; 
 Update on Gardom Pond, the community’s expressions of regret at its draining, and 
opportunities for Trust Council to prevent similar situations in the future; 
 Meeting with the local Fire Chief regarding water protection and pond preservation; 
 Thanked Bylaw Enforcement for their consistent work, particularly regarding Short 
Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) and derelict vehicles; and 
 Update on Islands Trust’s adoption of virtual meeting formats and the benefits.  
 
 
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North Pender Island Local Trust Committee 
Regular Meeting Minutes 
September 5, 2019 ADOPTED 2 of 9
   
Trustee McConchie provided a report including the following points: 
 Regret at the outcome of the Gardom Pond issue; 
 Recommendation that people use restraint when property owners perform tree 
removal; 
 There is a minimum house size, but not a maximum one on North Pender Island; and 
 Overview of a meeting between key community members and BC Ferries.  
4. CHAIR'S REPORT 
Chair Patrick reported the following: 
 Islands Trust will launch a policy statement engagement program. She advised the 
community that they can register on the website to receive updates and information; 
 On-island engagements will happen in November; and   
 An overview of the strategic engagement undertaken at Trust Council regarding climate 
change adaptation.  
5. TOWN HALL AND QUESTIONS 
Wilma Riley spoke against STVRs and their negative impact on infrastructure. She requested and 
received information on bylaw enforcement. She also addressed the amount of slash being 
removed from trees and left by roadsides. She recommended that the Capital Regional District 
(CRD) remo

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