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June 10, 2025
Regular Council Meeting Agenda
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
George Fraser Community Room, Ucluelet Community Centre,
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, and
Electronically via Zoom (Ucluelet.ca/CouncilMeetings)
2025-June-10 @ 4:00 PM
AGENDA
Page
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE YUUŁUʔIŁʔATḤ
Council would like to acknowledge the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, on whose traditional territories
the District of Ucluelet operates.
1.2. NOTICE OF VIDEO RECORDING
Audience members and delegates are advised that this proceeding is being video
recorded and broadcast on YouTube and Zoom, which may store data on foreign
servers.
2. LATE ITEMS
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3.1. June 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Agenda
4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
5 - 10
4.1. May 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Minutes
2025-05-27 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11 - 45
5.1. Development Variance Permit for 1869 Cedar Grove Pl
Bruce Greig, Director of Community Planning
2025-05-27 RTC DVP25-02 1869 Cedar Grove Pl
2025-05-27 RTC DVP25-02 Cedar Grove Pl - Appendix A
2025-05-27 RTC DVP25-02 Cedar Grove Pl - Appendix B
47 - 51
5.2. 1061 Helen Road Traffic Impact Study
James MacIntosh, Director of Engineering Services
2025-06-10 RTC 1061 Helen Road Traffic Impact
2025-06-10 RTC 1061 Helen Road Traffic Impact Study - Appendix A
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53 - 114
5.3. Rezoning and OCP Amendment for 1061 Helen Road
Bruce Greig, Director of Community Planning
2025-06-10 RTC RZ22-04 and OCP
2025-06-10 RTC RZ22-04 and OCP - Appendix A
2025-06-10 RTC RZ22-04 and OCP - Appendix B
2025-06-10 RTC RZ22-04 and OCP - Appendix C
2025-06-10 RTC RZ22-04 and OCP - Appendix D
6. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
6.1. Procedural Motion to move into a Committee of the Whole
115 -
199
6.2. Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw Update
James MacIntosh, Director of Engineering Services
2025-06-10 RTCOW - DCC
2025-06-10 RTCOW - DCC - Appendix A
2025-06-10 RTCOW - DCC - Appendix B
[Addenda]
7. BYLAWS
201 -
208
7.1. Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1380, 2025
Abby Fortune, Director of Community Services
2025-06-10 RTC - Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1380, 2025
2025-06-10 RTC - Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1380, 2025 - Appendix
A
8. REPORTS
209 -
215
8.1. Contract Request for Three New Community Washrooms
James MacIntosh, Director of Engineering Services
2025-06-10 RTC - Three New Community Washrooms
2025-06-10 RTC - Three New Community Washrooms - Appendix A
2025-06-10 RTC - Three New Community Washrooms - Appendix B
217 -
224
8.2. CBC Licensing Agreement Renewal
Ed Chow, Manager of Corporate Services
2025-06-10 RTC - CBC lease renewal
2025-06-10 RTC - CBC Lease Renewal - Appendix A
225 -
228
8.3. Letter to the Province Requesting Reconsideration of Significant Increases to
Foreshore Lease Rates
Ed Chow, Manager of Corporate Services
2025-06-10 RTC - Foreshore Lease Letter
2025-06-10 RTC - Foreshore lease letter - Appendix A
229 -
8.4. Union of BC Municipalities Minister Meetings
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June 10, 2025
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287
Ed Chow, Manager of Corporate Services
2025-06-10 RTC - UBCM Meeting Requests - 2025
2025-06-10 RTC - UBCM Meeting Requests - 2025 - Appendix A
9. NOTICE OF MOTION
10. CORRESPONDENCE
289
10.1. WildSafe BC regarding Pacific Rim Bridge Funding Request
2025-06-04 WildSafe BC re. Pacific Rim Bridge Funding Request - District of
Ucluelet
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
12. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
12.1. Councillor Shawn Anderson
Deputy Mayor, April 1 - June 30, 2025
12.2. Councillor Jennifer Hoar
Deputy Mayor, January 1 - March 31, 2025
12.3. Councillor Mark Maftei
Deputy Mayor, October 1 - December 31, 2025
12.4. Mayor Marilyn McEwen
13. QUESTION PERIOD
14. ADJOURNMENT
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May 27, 2025
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REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
Held Electronically and in the George Fraser Community Room,
Ucluelet Community Centre, 500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet
May 27, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
MINUTES
Present:
Chair:
Mayor McEwen
Council:
Councillors Anderson, Hoar, and Maftei
Staff:
Richard Harding, Interim Chief Administrative Officer
Bruce Greig, Director of Community Planning
Abby Fortune, Director of Community Services (via Zoom)
Ed Chow, Corporate Officer/Manager of Corporate Services
Rick Geddes, Fire Chief
Florence Pelchat, Deputy Corporate Officer/Corporate Services
Coordinator
Regrets:
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The May 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting was called to order at 4:01 PM.
1.1
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE YUUŁUʔIŁʔATḤ
Council acknowledged the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ, on whose traditional territories the
District of Ucluelet operates.
1.2
NOTICE OF VIDEO RECORDING
Audience members and delegates are advised that this proceeding is being
video recorded and broadcast on YouTube and Zoom, which may store data
on foreign servers.
2.
LATE ITEMS
2.1
Procedural Motion to Amend the Agenda with the Late Items
Resolution No. 2025.2209.REGULAR
THAT the May 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting agenda be amended to add
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the late items titled "K. Pierce re. APP DVP25-02", "D. and B. Fraser re. DVP
25-02", and "A. Lankester re. DVP 25-02" to the 7.1. section of the agenda.
CARRIED.
Resolution No. 2025.2210.REGULAR
THAT the May 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting agenda be amended to add
a closed session as a late item to the end of the meeting.
CARRIED.
3.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Resolution No. 2025.2211.REGULAR
THAT the May 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted as
amended.
CARRIED.
4.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
4.1
May 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Resolution No. 2025.2212.REGULAR
THAT the May 13, 2025, Regular Council Meeting Minutes be adopted as
presented.
CARRIED.
5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
6.
BYLAWS
6.1
Fire Department Establishment and Operations Bylaw No. 1379, 2025 -
Adoption
Rick Geddes, Fire Chief
Rick Geddes, Fire Chief, delivered a presentation to Council regarding Fire
Department Establishment and Operations Bylaw No. 1379, 2025 - Adoption.
The presentation consisted of:
First, Second, and Third Readings
Adoption
Resolution No. 2025.2213.REGULAR
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THAT Council adopt the District of Ucluelet Fire Department Establishment and
Operations Bylaw No. 1379, 2025.
CARRIED.
7.
REPORTS
7.1
Development Variance Permit for 1869 Cedar Grove Pl
Maddie Haynes, Planner
Bruce Greig, Director of Community Planning, provided a concise overview of
the Development Variance Permit for 1869 Cedar Grove Place. His
presentation covered the following points:
Proposed variances
Development plans
Compliance with building codes and safety regulations
Details of the specific variance request
Public notification and community input
Mayor McEwen then opened the floor for community input on the Development
Variance Permit application. Daniel and Brandi Fraser of 1861 Cedar Grove
Place addressed Council with comments on item 7.1. Andy Lankester and
Ashley Henry, both of 1869 Cedar Grove Place, also provided their comments
on item 7.1.
Resolution No. 2025.2214.REGULAR
THAT Council defer consideration of Development Variance Permit DVP25-02
to a future Council meeting.
CARRIED.
3 in favor.
1 opposed.
8.
NOTICE OF MOTION
There was no notice of motion.
9.
INFORMATION ITEMS
9.1
Small Craft Harbour Report Update
Abby Fortune, Director of Community Services
Kevin Cortes, Harbour Master, delivered a presentation to Council regarding
Small Craft Harbour Report Update. The presentation consisted of:
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Van Isle 360 Race
Canadian Navy Training Exercise
Project Updates
Garbage Compound
Whiskey Dock Extension
Boat Count 2024
Revenue
Upgrades/Maintenance of Dock
Fishery Update
Sea Lions Issue
Department of Fisheries and Ocean, Small Craft Harbour Update
10.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Councillor Shawn Anderson
Deputy Mayor, April 1 - June 30, 2025
Councillor Anderson:
Attended a meeting with COAST (Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable
Technologies)
Participated in an Alberni-Clayoquot Health Network meeting
Met with Donna Hayes to discuss the medical challenges of living in a
remote area
Met with Josie Osborne
Attended the Black Ty Gala in support of Ty Watson House in Port
Alberni
Highlighted the upcoming Red Carpet Gala in Ucluelet
10.2 Councillor Jennifer Hoar
Deputy Mayor, January 1 - March 31, 2025
Councillor Hoar:
Attended a virtual information session on the 2025 UBCM Convention -
Premier, Cabinet Ministers, & MACC Staff Meeting Request Processes
Highlighted the upcoming Glee Kids Show
Attended the Grad Auction
10.3 Councillor Mark Maftei
Deputy Mayor, October 1 - December 31, 2025
Councillor Maftei had no updates to report at this time.
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10.4 Mayor Marilyn McEwen
Mayor McEwen:
Attended a West Coast Committee Meeting of the Alberni-Clayoquot
Regional District (ACRD)
Participated in an ACRD Board Meeting
Met with the Executive Director of UVic's Accelerating Community
Energy Transformation (ACET) initiative
Attended a COAST (Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable
Technologies) meeting
Joined a Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the brewery
Participated in an ACRD Committee of the Whole meeting
Met with Josie Osborne to discuss upcoming foreshore leases from the
Province
11.
QUESTION PERIOD
There were no questions and no comments.
12.
CLOSED SESSION
12.1 Procedural Motion to Move In-Camera
Resolution No. 2025.2215.REGULAR
THAT the May 27, 2025, regular Council meeting be closed to the public
pursuant to the following sections of the Community Charter:
90(1)(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.
CARRIED.
The meeting was closed to the public at 5:03 PM.
Council returned to open session at 6:42 PM.
13.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution No. 2025.2220.REGULAR
THAT the May 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 6:42 PM.
CARRIED.
CERTIFIED CORRECT:
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Marilyn McEwen, Mayor
Corporate Officer
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
Council Meeting: May 27th, 2025
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
FROM: MADDIE HAYNES, PLANNER
FILE NO: 3090-20 DVP25-02
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT FOR 1869 CEDAR GROVE PL
REPORT NO: 25-59
ATTACHMENT(S): APPENDIX A - DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT 25-02
APPENDIX B - APPLICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS:
THAT Council authorize the Director of Community Planning to execute and issue Development
Variance Permit DVP25-02.
BACKGROUND:
This report is regarding the property at 1869 Cedar Grove Place (see Figure 1); PID 027784843,
Lot 52, Plan VIP86134, District Lot 283, Clayoquot Land District. The applicant has applied for a
Development Variance Permit (DVP) to bring an existing non-compliant Single-Family Dwelling
(SFD) into compliance with current bylaws. The SFD is located 0.45m from the interior side yard
lot line, whereas a setback of 1.5m is required within the District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No.
1160, 2013.
Figure 1. The subject property
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DISCUSSION:
During construction of the SFD, the approved foundation footings were relocated in error,
resulting in the current placement of the home being non-conforming to the subject property's
CD-5C minimum setback regulations (see Figure 2). This error was not discovered until after
occupancy for the SFD was issued.
In addition to land use regulations, the BC Building Code (BCBC) requires a minimum building
distance from adjacent properties to ensure life safety. The applicant has since taken the
necessary steps to implement solutions that comply with the BCBC and were approved by the
District of Ucluelet's Building Official earlier this year (see further details in Appendix B). As a final
step, the applicant is seeking the proposed variance to bring the SFD into compliance with the
zoning bylaw.
Figure 2. Originally Approved vs. Existing SFD Location
ANALYSIS OF OPTIONS:
A
Authorize
issuance of
DVP25-02
Pros
-
Would allow applicant to bring the existing SFD into compliance with the
zoning bylaw
-
Would remove a potential barrier for current or future owners to
renovate or finance their home.
Cons
-
Unknown at this time
Implications
-
None identified.
B
Provide
Alternative
Direction
Pros
-
Would allow Council to meet their objective
Cons
-
Unknown at this time
Implications
-
Unknown at this time
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Suggested
Motion
THAT Council, with regard to DVP25-02, [provide alternative direction here]
C
Reject
DVP25-02
Pros
-
Unknown at this time
Cons
-
Would require the applicant to take further action to bring the SFD into
compliance; and / or,
-
Would leave the building as non-conforming with respect to the zoning
setbacks; that may have impacts on the current and/or future owners
impacting such things as renovating, insuring or financing the home.
Implications
-
Additional staff time will be required to follow up with applicant and
process applications as required
Suggested
Motion
THAT Council reject the application for DVP25-02.
POLICY OR LEGISLATIVE IMPACTS:
Notification has been completed for the Development Variance Permit DVP25-02. Council should
provide an opportunity for public comment on the requested variance.
This application is consistent with the Local Government Act and the District of Ucluelet Official
Community Plan Bylaw No. 1306, 2022. If the application proceeds, the DVP would vary the
District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No. 1160, 2013.
NEXT STEPS:
If approved, the attached DVP would be signed by the Director of Community Planning, issued to
the applicant, and notice will be filed with the Land Title Office.
Respectfully submitted:
Madeleine Haynes, Planner
Bruce Greig, Director of Community Planning
Richard Harding, Interim CAO
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DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT DVP25-02
Pursuant to section 498 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C 2015 C.1 as amended:
1. This Development Variance Permit is issued to:
Andrew Lankester & Ashley Henry (the "Owners")
2. This Development Variance Permit applies to, and only to, those lands within the District of
Ucluelet described below, and the buildings, structures, and other development thereon:
1869 Cedar Grove Place; PID 027784843, Lot 52, Plan VIP86134, District Lot 283,
Clayoquot Land District (the "Lands")
3. The work authorized by this Permit may only be carried out:
a. in compliance with the requirements of the District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No. 1160,
2013 ("zoning bylaw"), except where specifically varied or supplemented by this
development variance permit and,
b. in compliance with all federal, provincial, and municipal statutes, regulations, and
bylaws.
4. This permit authorizes the following variances to District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No. 1160,
2013, specific to the lot as identified on Schedule A:
1. An interior side yard setback of 0.45m whereas Section CD-5C.7.1 (1)(c)(1)(i) of
the zoning bylaw indicates 1.5m.
5. The above variance is granted for the proposed building as shown on Schedule A. Should the
building be later removed or destroyed, this Development Variance Permit shall cease to apply
and the zoning bylaw requirements in effect at the time shall apply.
6. Notice shall be filed in the Land Title Office under Section 503 of the Local Government Act, and
upon such filing, the terms of this Permit or any amendment hereto shall be binding upon all
persons who acquire an interest in the land affected by this Permit.
7. This Permit is NOT a Building Permit.
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION passed by the Municipal Council on the th day of , 2025.
ISSUED the th day of , 2025.
_____________________________________
Bruce Greig
Director of Community Planning
Appendix A
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SCHEDULE A
Appendix A
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March
15, 2025
Attn:
District
of Ucluelet
Town Planner/
Maddie
Haynes
Subject:
Variance
Application
for 1869 Cedar
Grove
Pl, Ucluelet
BC VOR 3AO
Dear HonorabLe
Council
Members,
Please
accept
my application
for a property
variance
at the above noted address.
The details
are outlined
as follows:
>
OnoraboutDec17'h,2017,lengagedaLocalhomebuitdingcompany,NorseLogHomesto
construct
the home
>
FootingsfortheprojectwereinstalledandlocallyapprovedbythedistrictonMay18,2018
>
TheyfinishedthehomebuildonoraboutSept2019.
>
TheoccupancypermitwasissuedonSeptember16,2019(seeattached)
>
OnMarch3,2023,IreceivedaLetterfromthedistrictcitingacontraventionofthebuilding
by-law
and Zoning
By-Law
Sometime
after the completion
of the home,
it came
to Light that the home foundation
was
accidentally
put.45m
from the property
Line by a Norse Log Homes
contractor
under
the
supervision
of Norse Log Homes.
This is inside
the setback
and out of line with the current
Zoning
by-laWS,
but it alSO put the home OffSide With the BC Building
Code being tOO ClOSe in proximity
tO
the neighboring home. AS a Side note, It iS unfortunate that a pOSt flating surveY WaS net required at
the time by the District
of UclueLet
to be completed
as we would
have caught
this situation
far
sooner.
Since March 3, 2023, I have been in constant
contact
with both NichoLas
Henderson
and as of late
Nicote
Morin on how best to deal with this unfortunate
situation.
I researched
the idea of lifting
and
moving
the home, but it became
clear, very quickly
that this was not an affordable
nor a practical
option.
Nichotas
was kind enough
to suggest
that I couLd engage an engineering
firm that specializes
in this
type of situation
to put the home in compliance
with the district.
Since March 2023, I have been
diligent
in my efforts,
spending
hours of time to bring it into compliance.
Here is a list of efforts
put
into this plan of attack:
>
Engagedanengineeringfirm,CeterityEngineeringLimited,tocomeupwithaplanthatwill
satisfythe
stake holders.
(plan attached)
This solution
was accepted
by Nicholas
Henderson
as a viable
solution.
>
InstalLedafiresuppressionsysteminsidethehomebyCaLedoniaFireProtectionunderthe
supervision
of Rocky Point engineering
Appendix B
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>
RemovedtheoverhangingeaveandcornerpurLinsojthehomebylocaLcontractorsunder
the supervision
of Brad May from McGilL and Associates
Engineering
Ltd.
>
InstaLLednon-ventedsoffitsaspertheEngineeredalternatesoLutionbyalocaltradesman.
>
AthirdsurveywascompletedbyAGsurveystoensureaLLtheworkwascompletedtothe
satisfaction
of Nicholas
and Nicole.
>
IreceivedthebuildingpermitfinaLinspectiorrfromNicoleMorinonJan8,2025(see
attached)
to ensure that all work that was instructed
in the Celerity
report, was adhered
to.
The out-of-pocket
cost of this renovation
was in excess of $65,000!
The home is now fully compliant
with BC Building
codes. However, I am still inside the setback
which is why I am respectfully
applying
for a building
variance
so that the home will exist in a legal
space.
I am hoping that the representatives
who are considering
this application
can see that this situation
was created not by myself and that it was clearly
an error by the builder. Stuff happens
in
construction,
at least that is what I am told. This situation
has caused years of frustration
and
consternation
'for my Family. We have put everything
we have into making
this a beautifutly
constructed
home. Hopefully
it wiLl be enjoyed by many happy owners and renters (it has a legal
suite) for many decades
to come and be able to be bought and soLd without
restrictions
to future
owners.
I want to thank both Nicholas
Henderson
and Nicole Morin. Both were extremely
proTessionaL,
but I
alSO found them tO be empathetic
and 5elpful
in my plight in gaining legal Statue. Without
either Of
them I don't know where I would be on this today.
Sincerely,
enry
Appendix B
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construction.
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ADDRESS: 1869 Cedar Grove Pg.
DATE: May 3, 2024
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Report
For
1869 Cedar Grove Place
Ucluelet,
BC
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1869 Cedar Grove Place
Ucluelet,
BC
July 7, 2023
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This technical report was prepared by Celerity Engineering
Limited (CEL) for the Client and only addresses
specific buildin(, code issues under the Celerity Eng'ineering
Limited-Client
agreement
for this project, and
in no way shall be construed
as exhaustive
or complete.
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for damages, if any, suffered by any third party as the result of
use of the contents of this report without
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based on the information
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no liability whatsoever
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extent which arises from compliance
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requested.
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in the event of a fire, it is possible that the property
loss could be significant.
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are read and understood.
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or meaning of the content. CEL takes no responsibility
for
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technical report, including alternative
solutions, into the design, building permit and construction
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SCOPE.
.1
Alternate
Solution:
Interior
Water Curtain Sprinkler System.......................................................................
2
Discussion and Analysis.
Summary.
.7
Conclusion.
.7
References..
a
Appendix
A.
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Page 1
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SCOPE
Celerity Engineering
Limited (CEL) has been engaged by Andy Lankester (Client) to provide an Alternate
Solution for the building located at 1869 Cedar Grove Place, Ucluelet, BC.
The subject building of this Alternate
Solution Report is an existing single family home, which was
erroneously
constructed
close to the neighbouring
property
line, with the roof overhang encroaching
the
property
line, and as such, does not currently
comply with the spatial separation
and exterior
wal
construction requirements of 2018 British Columbia Buildin@ Code Part 9 (Buildin@ Code).
This alternate
solution report addresses the exterior
wall construction
and cladding requirements
for the
east exposing building face only. It is understood
that the remainder
of the building that encroaches
the
property
line will be modified such that compliance
with the Acceptable
Solutions is achieved.
This report evaluates the mitigating
Features of the proposed
Alternative
Solution against the Building
Code intent, objective, and functional
statements
to demonstrate
the level of performance
described by
the Acceptable
Solution requirements
is met.
This Alternative
Solution report is based on the architectural
drawings by Norse Log Homes Ltd. and other
information
provided to us by the client.
Building Description
The building is an existing single family home, 2 storeys in height with a basement,
constructed
of
combustible
materials with solid log walls and post and beam log construction
throughout.
The building is
not currently
sprinklered
or provided with a fire alarm system. The building is located such that the
exposing building faces are skewed to the property
lines.
Compliance
The Building Code under Division A, Part 1, Sentence 1.2.1.1.(1)
states that there are two methods
of
achieving
code compliance:
(1) by complying
with the applicable
acceptable
solutions provided in Division
B of the Building Code, and (2) by using Alternative
Solutions, accepted by the authority
having
jurisdiction
under Section 2.3 of Division C. An Alternative
Solution will achieve at least the minimum
leve
of performance
required by the Acceptable
Solutions provided in Division B in the areas defined by the
objectives
and functional
statements
attributed
to the applicable
Acceptable
Solutions.
Further
explanatory
information
provided under Appendix
A of Division A, Part 1 of the Building Code,
clarifies
that in order to demonstrate
the minimum
level of performance
required by the code, the
Alternative
Solution is required to only satisfy the intents, objectives
and functional
statements
attributed
to the specific Acceptable
Solution requirement.
As such, an Alternative
Solution is not required to
propose an additional mitigatin@ feature; however, it is required to demonstrate that the objectives
identified
by the code are achieved.
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Article 9.10.15.5. Construction
of Exposing Building Face of Houses
Code
Requirement
Sentence 9.10.1S.S.(2)
and (3)
...where the limiting distance is less than O.6 m, the exposing building face and exterior
walls located above the exposing building face that enclose an attic or roof space shall
have a fire-resistance
rating of not less than 45 min, and... the cladding shall be metal or
noncombustible
cladding...
...where the limiting distance is equal to or greater than O.6 m and less than 1.2 m, the
exposinB building face and any exterior wall located above the exposing buildin@ face
that endoses an attic or roof space shall have a fire-resistance
rating of not less than 45
min, and... the cladding shall be metal or noncombustible
cladding...
Intent/
Objective
The functional
statements
(FO2, FO3) and objectives
(OP 3.1), as provided by the
Building Code, are summarised
as Follows:
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(FO2) To limit the severity and
effects of fire or explosions.
[FO3) To retard the effects of fire
on areas beyond its point of
origin.
In
order
(OP 3.1) to limit the probability
that, as a result of the design or
construction
of the building,
adjacent buildings will be exposed
to an unacceptable
risk of damage
due to fire impactin@ areas
beyond the building of origin.
.
To limit the probability
that:
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an exposing building
face will have insufficient
fire resistance, which could lead
to the spread of fire from the subject building to an adjacent building during the
time required
for emergency
responders
to perform their duties, which could
lead to damage to the adjacent building, and
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an exposing building
face will be ignited and contribute
to, or be involved in, a
fire, which could lead to the spread of fire from the subject building to an
adjacent building during the time required
for emergency
responders
to
perform their duties, which could lead to damage to the adjacent building.
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ALTERNATE SOLUTION: INTERIOR WATER CURT AIN SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Table 1 provides an overview
of the Acceptable
Solution in question,
including the associated intents,
objectives,
and functional
statements,
as well as a summary
of the proposed Alternative
Solution.
Tahle :i
('lvervrew of the t"ipplicable Acceptable Solutiori and pn>posed Alternatrve Solutrori.
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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The east exterior
wall of the building has been constructed
such that a portion of the wall is within
1.2 m of the adjacent
property
line. As required by Sentences
9.10.15.5.2)
and 3) the wall is required
to have a 45 min fire resistance rating and non-combustible
cladding.
As permitted by Sentence 9.10.15.4.2) the exposinB buildin@ face, when angled away from the
property
line, can be assessed in a piecewise manner that is summarised
as follows:
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face is located within 2 m of the
property
line and 'is required
to comply with Sentences 9.10.15.5.2)
and 3i i.e 45 min fire resistance
rating and non-combustible
cladding, as per Article 9.10.15.2.
The same applies to the first 1 m of the
south building
face.
Fire Resistance Ratin@ of Mass Timber (Log Wall)
Pyrolysis is the process in wh'ich material is decomposed,
or broken down, into simpler
molecular
compounds
by the effects of heat alone [1] which can then be ignited via either a piloted source or by
an increase in heating (auto-ignition).
The burning
of wood itself is a complex process involving
the
three main polymeric
constituents
of wood (cellulose,
hemicellulose
and lignin) which decompose
to
a mixture
of volatile Bases, tar (levoglucosan) and carbonaceous char [2], [3]. The char itself has a
much lower thermal
conductivity
than virgin wood; therefore,
it delays the onset of pyrolysis of the
virgin wood [4].
"Investigations
in many fire resistance
tests have shown that the rate of charring
of timber is roughly
uniform
and very predictable
in the standard
test fire, depending
on the density and moisture
content
of the wood. Many national codes specify a constant
charring
rate in the range O.60-0.75
mm/min for
softwoods
and about O.5 mm/min for hardwoods
[5]." Based on this, the expected char depth after
45 min would 33.75 mm (assuming
a char rate of O.75 mm/min). Given that the entire exterior wall
construction
of the building
consists of nominal 12" (305 mm) diameter,
solid, rough-hewn
logs, the
char depth should not penetrate
through
the full extent of the log wall, therefore
achieving
a fire
resistance
rating of 45 min over the entire wall. Thus, exceeding
the minimum
requirement
in the
Building Code. It is worth noting, that the requirement
for fire resistance
of the external wall is to
address radiation
and not structural
stability.
Further to this, none of the structural
member
in the
building
are required
to carry a fire resistance
rating.
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Non-combustible
Claddinp;
As noted above, only the first 3.3 m of the east wall and 1.0 m of the south wall is required
to be
provided
with non-combustible
cladding. However, unlike typical platform
framing
construction
that
is filled with concealed spaces and gaps that fire can penetrate
to reach the cladding material from
the inside, the solid log construction
does not have the same gaps that could lead to fire reaching the
exterior
of the building.
As detailed
above, the solid log walls achieve a fire resistance rating based on the natural properties
of wood. Further, as the entire east wall is constructed
oF the same solid logs, the whole wall is
provided
with a fire resistance rating, not just the first 1.6 m, which is beyond that required
by the
Code. Extrapolatin@
the fire resistance calculation above, the wall should provide a fire resistance
rating that exceeds 1 h, based on the thickness
of the logs, which also exceeds that permitted
by the
Code. Additionally,
as solid logs form the environmental
barrier it is reasonable
to assume that they
are tightly
fitted, which should limit fire spreading
leaking from the inside out.
Lastly, it is worth nothing that there are minimal windows
in the east exposing building
face. The
windows
that are provided are located in the parts of the wall that are permitted
to have combustible
construction
and located remote from the area required to have non-combustible
cladding. However,
the south building
face has more window,
while most of these windows
are located in portions
of the
wall that permit openings and are not required
to have non-combustible
cladding, a small portion of a
window
is not in compliance.
This variation
is addressed in a separate
alternate
solution.
Should fire migrate through the log wall and reach the exterio5
it is reasonably
expected
that the
contribution
of the logs would not be significant
within the time required
for fire service intervention.
A study in the UK [6] using the SP Fire 105 standard
test method of exterior
CLT walls noted the
following
results:
*
No contribution
of the structural
timber
to the fire development
and fire spread, during the
standard fagade fire tests according
to testing method SP Fire 105.
No structural
damage of the structural
timber,
during the standard Fagade fire tests according
to testing method SP Fire 105.
*
lnsignificantcontributionofthestructuraltimbertothefiredevelopment,duringa99
minutes long fire resistance
test of an external wall exposed from the external side.
Insignificant
structural
damage, during a 99 minutes long fire resistance
test of an external
wall exposed from the external side.
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Test
Arrangement
Fire Source
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from a
window
H: 7.25 m
a bove
window
W:6
5.5 MW
p ro pa n e
burner
or
timber
crib
in enclosure
25 minutes
Exterior
fire
spread
>5m
a bove
window
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The following
table summarized
the differences
between
SP Fire 105 and CAN/ULC-5134:
Tablt' :a - 'irimrnary
o,' rull-.Scalt'
Facri,it' Tr's[s [7}
Notin@ the differences in the test methods, it is reasonable to assume that the results of the tests
would be similar [6] and areinline
with the National research Council finding by Gibbs and Su [8].
Although
the tests above were completed
using mass timber, it could be reasonably
expected
that
solid 305 mm thick logs would perform
in a similar manner.
Given this rationale,
the level of performance
of the solid log wall would limit the probability
that the
exposinB building face will be ignited and contribute to, or be involved in, a fire, therefore meeting
the intent and objectives
of the building
code, by generally
meeting
the requirements
in CAN/ULC-
5134 which is a permitted
acceptable
cladding
solution
as defined in Article 9.10.15.5.
SUMMARY
The use of solid log construction
in lieu of standard
platform
framing
provides
a level of protection
that meets and at times exceeds that required
by the Building Code. The 305 mm diameter
logs
should be able to provide a fire-resistance
rating that exceeds 1 hour, where the Building Code only
requires
45 minutes.
Additionally,
testing of CLT construction
in the UK notes that there is not
significant
contribution
of exterior
timber
to fire that originates
both inside and outside of a building.
These findings align with those of the NRC and CAN/ULC-5134. Therefore, if could be reasonably
expected
that the solid logs would perForm similarly
to that of CLT, thus meeting
the intent and
objectives
in the Building Code.
CONCLUSION
It is our opinion, based on the analysis and measures outlined
in this report, that the proposed
Alternative
Solution will achieve the minimum
level of performance
required
by the Acceptable
Solution under Division B of the 2018 BC Building Code, in the areas described
by the associated
objectives
and functional
statements.
Therefore,
this report has demonstrated
satisfactory
compliance
with the fire and life safety requirements
of the Building Code in conformance
with the
requirements
oF Section 2.3 of Division C or the Building Code.
Celerity Engineering
Limited commits
to completing
field reviews on a discretionary
basis to confirm
the compliance
of the installation
of the solution
described
in this report. At acceptable
completion
of
the Alternative
Solution installation,
Celerity Engineering
Limited will provide the District of Ucluelet a
letter of assurance in a format
acceptable
to the AHJ.
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Celerity Engineering Limited
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The Alternative
Solution described
in this report has been developed
specifically
for the project
add ress and shall not be used in any other location.
Acceptance
of this Alternative
Solution by the
District of Ucluelet shall not be considered
as setting any precedence
for future developments.
ceier-i-ty
Celerity Engineering Limited
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July 7, 2023
REFERENCES
[1] NFPA, NFPA 921 "Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations",
Quincy, MA: NFPA, 2021.
[2] R. K.-K. Yuen, "Pyrolysis
and combustion
of wood in a cone calorimeter,"
1998.
[3] L. A. Lowden, and T. R. Hull, "Flammability
behaviour
of wood and a review of the methods
for its
reduction,"
Fire Science Review, vol. 2, no. 1, 2013.
[4] A. 1. Bartlett,
R. M. Hadden and L. A. Bisby, "A Review of Factors Affecting
the Burning Behaviour
of
Wood for Application
to Tall Timber Construction,"
Fire Technology,
vol. 55, no. 1, 2019.
[5] A. H. Buchanan and A. K. Abu, Structural
Design for Fire Safety, Wiley, 2017.
[6] D. Brandon, "Collection
of Facade Fire Testslncluding
Timber Structures,"
RISE, 2020.
[7] A. Kimball,
"Fire Hazards of Exterial Walls Assemblies
Containing
Combustible
Components".
[8] E. Gibbs and J. Su, "Full scale exterior
wall test on Nordic cross-laminated
timber
system," National
Research Council of Canada, 2015.
Celerity Engineering Limited
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Solution
Report
Project
#: 23117
APPENDIXA
Qualification
b
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Limited
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#: 23117
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INFORMATION REPORT
Council Meeting: June 10, 2025
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
FROM: JAMES MACINTOSH, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
FILE NO: 5400-01
SUBJECT: 1061 HELEN ROAD TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY
REPORT NO: 25-63
ATTACHMENT(S): APPENDIX A - BUNT & ASSOCIATES, TRIP GENERATION MEMO
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information regarding the projected traffic
impact associated with the proposed rezoning at 1061 Helen Road, as previously requested by
Council following concerns raised over vehicle volumes and road capacity.
BACKGROUND:
The application to rezone the property at 1061 Helen Road was brought before Council in 2024.
The proposed change would rezone the property from an existing allowance that includes a single-
family dwelling, a secondary suite, an accessory dwelling unit, and tourist accommodation suites,
to a new zoning allowing for six multiple-family dwelling units.
During Council's review of the proposed bylaw amendments (OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1337,
2024 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1322, 2024), concerns were expressed about the capacity
of Helen Road to accommodate increased traffic. Council subsequently resolved to defer
consideration of the proposed OCP amendment until a staff investigation into the feasibility of
widening Helen Road could be completed, specifically with attention to the potential increase in
traffic volumes arising from the proposed zoning.
To respond to this directive, a professional traffic analysis was commissioned.
REPORT:
Staff retained Bunt & Associates Ltd. to prepare a trip generation review (Appendix A) for the
proposed development at 1061 Helen Road. The study applied vehicle trip rate estimates from the
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition--a standard
reference used by transportation professionals across Canada.
The analysis focused on weekday AM and PM peak hours, comparing the estimated trip generation
under the existing zoning with that of the proposed rezoning. The results indicate the following:
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-
Total peak hour trips (AM and PM) are effectively the same under both zoning scenarios,
with an estimated 3 vehicle trips per hour in each case.
-
The marginal differences in trip generation--resulting from the replacement of tourist
units and accessory dwellings with a denser but more consistently occupied residential
use--do not trigger any thresholds that would necessitate roadway upgrades.
-
Helen Road, classified as a Minor Collector and operating well below its capacity, is capable
of accommodating the projected traffic volumes without any negative impact on
performance or safety.
In summary, the professional conclusion is that the proposed rezoning would not result in a
material increase in traffic volumes compared to the existing zoning permissions. Therefore,
widening Helen Road is not warranted based on traffic engineering standards.
Respectfully submitted:
James Macintosh, Director of Engineering Services
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MEMO
DATE:
January 7, 2025
PROJECT NO:
08-24-0082
PROJECT:
1061 Helen Road, Ucluelet
SUBJECT:
Trip Generation Memo
TO:
John Towgood, Dirstict of Ucluelet
PREPARED BY:
Kyle Brandstaetter, MCIP RPP
APPROVED BY:
Yulia Liem, P.Eng., PTOE
1.
INTRODUCTION
Bunt and Associates Ltd. (Bunt) has prepared the following trip generation memo for the subject
property and rezoning at 1061 Helen Road, which proposes to go from:
Existing Zoning allowance: 1 Single family dwelling, 1 Secondary suite, 1 accessory dwelling
unit, and 3 tourist accommodation suites.
- TO -
Proposed Zoning allowance: 6 Multiple Family Dwelling units.
It is understood that District of Ucluelet Council had the following resolution regarding the
proposed rezoning and which this review will seek to address:
"THAT Council defer consideration of the motion to give District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan
Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024 third reading, until Council receives a staff investigation into the
feasibility of widening Helen Road".
2.
SITE CONTEXT
Figure 1 below presents the property location, which is located on the northern tip of Hyphocus
Island. Helen Road is the only access route that serves this property, connecting to the residential
neighbourhood and town to the north (via a land bridge) but terminates just south of the property.
The road is subject to 50kph speed restrictions and is classified as a Minor Collector Road by the
District.
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Figure 1: Site Location
3.
TRIP GENERATION
In order to address Council's concerns it is important to understand the anticipated level of new
vehicle trips generated by the proposed rezoning. The following presents estimated weekday peak
hour vehicle volume comparisons for the existing versus proposed zoning. This assessment focuses
on the typical busiest time periods for residential use land use, which fall within weekday standard
commuter periods: typical morning AM peak (08:00-09:00), and typical afternoon PM peak (16:00-
17:00).
Applying the vehicle trip rate estimates (see Table 1) from the Institute of Transportation Engineers
(ITE) Trip Generation Manual (11th Edition) to the land use types/densities under consideration,
comparative results of the estimated weekday peak hour vehicle trips (existing zoning vs proposed
zoning) are presented in Table 2; these values were rounded to the nearest whole number.
Table 1: Assumed Weekday Peak Hour Trip Rates (ITE)
SCENARIO
LAND USE
CODE
VARIABLE
AM PEAK
PM PEAK
IN
OUT
Average
Rate
IN
OUT
Average
Rate
Existing
Zoning
Single
Family
Detached
210
Dwelling
Units
25%
75%
0.70
63%
37%
0.94
Single
Family
Attached *
215
25%
75%
0.48
59%
41%
0.57
Recreational
Home **
260
55%
45%
0.22
46%
54%
0.29
Proposed
Zoning
Single
Family
Attached *
215
25%
75%
0.48
59%
41%
0.57
* secondary units, accessory dwelling units, and townhomes (proposed zoning) ** tourist accommodation suites
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Table 2: Estimated Weekday Peak Hour Vehicle Trips - Comparison
SCENARIO
LAND USE
UNITS
AM PEAK
PM PEAK
IN
OUT
TOTAL
IN
OUT
TOTAL
Existing
Zoning
Single Family
Detached
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
Single Family
Attached
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
Recreational
Home
3
1
0
1
0
1
1
TOTAL
1
2
3
2
1
3
Proposed
Zoning
Single Family
Attached
6
1
2
3
2
1
3
TOTAL
1
2
3
2
1
3
The findings confirm:
There would be no significant change to the weekday peak hour vehicle trip generation
between the exiting land uses permitted in the current zoning, versus the proposed land
uses of the rezoning;
The level of estimated weekday peak hour vehicle trips generated by the property,
whether developed with the uses already permitted under the existing zoning or with the
proposed development with a rezoning, is minimal (no more than one vehicle trip every
20 minutes on average during peak traffic periods).
This low level of traffic would have no negative impact on the area road network and
does not trigger the need for road widening to Helen Road.
4.
HELEN ROAD WIDENING
Based on the land uses that use Helen Road currently and the findings above, anticipated peak hour
vehicle volumes along Helen Road (in this southern segment) are anticipated to be low and at a level
that would not trigger road widening to accommodate traffic volumes.
As a general rule, a single traffic lane can typically accommodate up to several hundred vehicles per
hour depending on road geometry, terrain, adjacent land uses, and intersection traffic control type.
Helen Road is likely operating at a very small fraction of this level of traffic and would continue to
do so with the proposed rezoning of Lot 1061 Helen Road. This could be confirmed with a simple
count of existing vehicle traffic activity if Council deems this to be necessary.
*
*
*
*
*
We trust that the information above will be of assistance in the project's rezoning submission,
please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or comments.
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
Council Meeting: June 10, 2025
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
FROM: BRUCE GREIG, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING FILE NO: 3360-20 RZ22-04
SUBJECT: REZONING AND OCP AMENDMENT FOR 1061 HELEN ROAD
REPORT NO: 25-62
ATTACHMENT(S): APPENDIX A - OCP AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1337, 2024
APPENDIX B - ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO.1322, 2024
APPENDIX C - DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 22-13
APPENDIX D - 2024 MINUTES EXCERPTS: FEB. 27, JUNE 25, JULY 9 & SEPT. 3
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. THAT Council give third reading to District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment
Bylaw No. 1337, 2024.
2. THAT Council adopt District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No.
1337, 2024.
3. THAT Council give third reading to the District of Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1322, 2024.
4. THAT Council adopt District of Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1322, 2024.
5. THAT Council authorize the Director of Community Planning to execute and issue
Development Permit DP22-13.
BACKGROUND:
During the February 27, 2024, Regular Council Meeting, the District of Ucluelet Official Community
Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024 (Appendix "A"), and District of Ucluelet Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1322, 2024 (Appendix "B"):
- received first and second readings;
- were considered in conjunction with the District of Ucluelet five-year Financial Plan, and
the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Waste Management Plan;
- were advanced to a Public Hearing; and,
- the OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1337 was referred to the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government.
A Public Hearing on the Bylaws took place during the June 25th, 2024 Regular Council Meeting.
Following the Public Hearing, Council considered third reading at this meeting and did not adopt
the Bylaws. At the July 9th, 2024 Regular Council Meeting, correspondence was received from the
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applicant and the Mayor requested that the Bylaws be brought back to Council for
reconsideration.
Notification was completed and a second Public Hearing on the Bylaws was held September 3,
2024. After conducting the Public Hearing, Council discussed the reconsideration of third reading
and adoption of Bylaw No. 1337 and Bylaw No. 1322 (see Appendix D for excerpts of Council
minutes). Council then passed the following motion:
2024.2262.REGULAR
IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Council give third reading to District of Ucluelet Official
Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024.
2024.2263.REGULAR
IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Council defer consideration of the motion to give District of
Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337,
2024 third reading, until Council receives a staff investigation into
the feasibility of widening Helen Road.
CARRIED.
A separate report has been prepared by the Director of Engineering Services on a traffic analysis
completed by Bunt & Associates, for this agenda. That report concludes, "that the proposed
rezoning would not result in a material increase in traffic volumes compared to the existing zoning
permissions. Therefore, widening Helen Road is not warranted based on traffic engineering
standards."
Having received the report, Council could now consider the motion to give third reading to Bylaw
No. 1337, 2024. If that is supported, subsequent motions for considering the OCP amendment
and Zoning amendment bylaws are provided at the outset of this report, above.
If the Bylaws are adopted, Council would be in a position to then approve the issuance of
Development Permit 22-13 (see Appendix "C").
Background information on the proposed development can be found at the links above and in the
February 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Agenda (item 6.1).
ANALYSIS OF OPTIONS:
A
Give third
reading to
and adopt
Bylaw No.
1337 and
Bylaw No.
1322
Pros
-
Would allow for the application to proceed
-
The current zoning and designated long term use of the subject property
would align.
-
Would allow for increased diversity of housing options in Ucluelet.
Cons
-
Unknown at this time.
Implications
-
Following bylaw adoption, owner could proceed with finalizing plans for
building permits.
B
Amend
Bylaw No.
1337 and/or
Pros
-
Would ensure Council's expectations are met.
Cons
-
Unknown at this time.
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Bylaw No.
1322
Implications
-
Further work to address the priorities of Council,
-
If the Bylaw is amended, Council will have to direct staff to give notice for
another public hearing.
Suggested
Motion
-
THAT Council direct staff to bring back Official Community Plan
Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024, with the following amendments:
[specify desired changes] for readings and public hearing at a future
council date.
And/or
-
THAT Council direct staff to bring back District of Ucluelet Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1322, 2024, with the following amendments:
[specify desired changes] for readings and public hearing at a future
council date.
C
Abandon
Bylaw No.
1337 and/or
Bylaw No.
1322
Pros
-
Unknown at this time.
Cons
-
Would not allow applicant's development to proceed.
Implications
-
Subject property's current zoning and long-range designation would
remain the same.
Suggested
Motion
No Motion Required.
If Bylaw 1337 and Bylaw 1322 are approved, Council would be in a position to consider the issuance of DP22-13.
D
Authorize
issuance of
DP22-13
Pros
-
Allows applicant's development to proceed.
Cons
-
Unknown at this time.
Implications
-
If approved, staff would sign the permit and register notice.
-
Owner could then submit for building permits.
E
Provide
Alternative
Direction on
DP22-13
Pros
-
Would allow Council to meet their objective.
Cons
-
Unknown at this time.
Implications
-
Unknown at this time.
Suggested
Motion
THAT Council, with regard to Development Permit 22-13, [provide alternative
direction here]
F
Reject DP22-
13
Pros
-
Unknown at this time.
Cons
-
Does not allow applicant's development to proceed.
Implications
-
The application would not proceed.
-
Additional staff time will be required to follow up with applicant and
consultants.
Suggested
Motion
THAT Council reject the application for Development Permit 22-13 [noting
which specific DP guidelines are not being adequately met].
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POLICY OR LEGISLATIVE IMPACTS:
This application is consistent with the Local Government Act. This application would amend the
District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1306, 2022, and the District of Ucluelet
Zoning Bylaw No. 1160, 2013, if adopted.
NEXT STEPS:
This would be the last step in the Bylaw adoption process. If approved, the attached DP would be
signed by the Director of Community Planning, issued to the applicant, and notice will be filed with
the Land Title Office.
Respectfully submitted:
Bruce Greig, Director of Community Planning
Richard Harding, Interim CAO
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District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024
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DISTRICT OF UCLUELET
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024
A bylaw to amend the District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan
(1061 Helen Road - Land Use designation change).
WHEREAS Section 471 of the Local Government Act identifies the purposes of an Official
Community Plan as "a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning
and land use management, within the area covered by the plan, respecting the purposes
of local government", and the District has adopted an Official Community Plan;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Ucluelet, in open meeting assembled,
enacts as follows:
1. Map Amendments:
The "District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1306, 2022, as amended,
is hereby further amended as follows:
A. Schedule 'A' Long Range Land Use Plan is hereby further amended by
changing the designation of 1061 Helen Road; Lot B, District Lot 543 Native
Island, Clayoquot District, Plan VIP78185 (PID 026-159-511), shown shaded
on the map attached to this Bylaw as Appendix "A", from Single Family
Residential to Multi-Family Residential.
2. Citation:
This bylaw may be cited as "District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment
Bylaw No. 1337, 2024".
Appendix A
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District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024
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READ A FIRST TIME this 27th day of February, 2024.
Considered in conjunction with the District of Ucluelet Financial Plan and Waste
Management Plan under Section 477 of the Local Government Act this 27th day of
February, 2024
READ A SECOND TIME this 27th day of February, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARING held this 25th day of June, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARING held this 3rd day of September, 2024.
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2025.
ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
CERTIFIED A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY of "Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw
No. 1337, 2024"
Marilyn McEwen
Mayor
Corporate Officer
THE CORPORATE SEAL of the District of Ucluelet was hereto affixed in the presence of:
Corporate Officer
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OCP Schedule 'A' Long Range Land Use Plan
From: "Single Family Residential"
To: "Multi-Family Residential"
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DISTRICT OF UCLUELET
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1322, 2024
A bylaw to amend the "District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No. 1160, 2013".
(1061 Helen Road)
WHEREAS the District of Ucluelet Council by Bylaw No. 1160, 2013, adopted the Zoning
Bylaw and now deems it appropriate to amend the Zoning Bylaw;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Ucluelet, in open meeting assembled,
enacts as follows:
1. Text Amendment:
Schedule B of the District of Ucluelet Zoning Bylaw No. 1160, 2013, as amended, is
hereby further amended by:
A. Replacing section R-2.1.2(1)(b)(i), as follows:
"(i) Despite the above, Multiple Family Residential is not permitted on Lot 3,
Plan VIP76238, District Lot 543, Clayoquot Land District, Native Island [PID
025-815-059] and Lot A, District Lot 543, Native Island, Clayoquot Land
District, Plan VIP78185, [PID 026-159-511]"
B. Adding section R-2.1.2(1)(b)(ii) in alphanumeric order, as follows:
"(ii) Despite other sections of this bylaw, Lot B, District Lot 543, Native Island,
Clayoquot Land District, Plan VIP78185, [PID 026-159-511; 1061 Helen Road]
Multiple Family Residential use is the only allowable principle use and the
Multiple Family Residential use may be in a building or group of buildings
containing one or more dwelling units, limited to a maximum of six units with
a maximum total combined gross floor area of 1200m2."
2. Citation:
This bylaw may be cited as "District of Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1322,
2024".
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READ A FIRST TIME this 27th day of February, 2024
READ A SECOND TIME this 27th day of February, 2024
PUBLIC HEARING held this 25th day of June, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARING this 3rd day of September, 2024.
READ A THIRD TIME this this day of , 2025.
ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
CERTIFIED CORRECT: "District of Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1322, 2024."
Marilyn McEwen
Mayor
Corporate Officer
THE CORPORATE SEAL of the
District of Ucluelet was hereto
affixed in the presence of:
Corporate Officer
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DP22-13
Pursuant to section 488 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C 2015 C.1 as amended:
1.
This Development Permit is issued to:
Haode Investments Ltd (The "Permittee")
2.
This Development Permit applies to, and only to, those lands within the District of Ucluelet described
below, and the buildings, structures, and other development thereon:
1061 Helen Road; Lot B, District Lot 543, Native Island, Clayoquot Land District, Plan VIP78185, [PID
026-159-511] (The "Lands")
3.
This Permit authorizes the following improvements on the Lands:
Six Multiple Family Residential Dwelling Units and associated driveway and landscape works
(as shown on Schedule 1).
4.
The permit holder, as a condition of issuance of this Permit, agrees to comply with the terms and
conditions of Schedule 2 which is attached hereto and forms part of this permit.
5.
In addition to compliance with the terms and conditions listed in Schedule 2, the permit holder must
adhere to all conditions of the Qualified Environmental Professional report in Schedule 3 which is
attached hereto and forms part of this permit.
6.
Prior to any site disturbance or contractor mobilization, the permit holder must erect fencing or
otherwise demarcate the no-disturbance area beyond the 20m shoreline setback and contact the
District of Ucluelet to arrange a pre-construction inspection.
7.
The work authorized by this Permit may only be carried out in compliance with all federal, provincial,
and municipal statutes, regulations, and bylaws. The Owner is responsible for ensuring that the
timing of the work and any required permits or notifications by other agencies are obtained as
required to comply with all applicable regulations.
8.
Notice shall be filed in the Land Title Office under Section 503 of the Local Government Act, and upon
such filing, the terms of this Permit or any amendment hereto shall be binding upon all persons who
acquire an interest in the land affected by this Permit.
9.
The Owner shall substantially commence the development within 24 months of the date of issuance,
after which this permit shall be null and void.
10. Upon completion of all proposed works, the Owner shall provide a letter from a QEP to the District of
Ucluelet confirming that the work done under permit was completed meeting the conditions listed
below.
11. This Permit is NOT a Building Permit.
12. The Municipality's Chief Administrative Officer is hereby authorized to approve minor amendments
to the plans provided that such amendments are consistent with the overall character and intent of
the original plans.
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AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION passed by the Municipal Council on the day of
, 2025.
ISSUED the day of , 2025.
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Bruce Greig
Director of Community Planning
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Schedule 2
Terms and Conditions
As a condition of the issuance of this Permit, the Permittee representing the Lands hereby to comply with
all following Impact Reductions and Mitigation Measures, determined by Qualified Environmental
Professional (QEP) as necessary to avoid negative impacts to environmental habitats within and adjacent
to the Property. Prior to any site disturbance or contractor mobilization, the permit holder must erect
fencing or otherwise demarcate the no-disturbance area beyond the 20m shoreline setback, and contact
the District of Ucluelet to arrange a pre-construction inspection.
1. A shoreline setback width of 20 m is being prescribed for the subject property, which is to be
measured from the Present Natural Boundary of the shoreline (Figure 3). This vegetated setback
encompasses the steeper portions of the backshore in which signs of slope instability were noted
(Figures 3 and 4) and will ensure that they remain stable. Additionally, this setback will ensure
that all the functions listed in Section 4.1 remain intact. Although no eelgrass was found in the
intertidal zone, the mouth of the Ucluelet inlet shown as "Medium" importance for herring
spawn in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' (DFO) Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) spawn
data for Barkley Sound. Populations of herring have not been assigned a conservation status
provincially13; however, population health of the West Coast Vancouver Island herring stock is
currently rebuilding after historically low population numbers in the early 2000's, and biomass
has not been sufficient for the DFO to permit a commercial fishery since 200514.
2. Due to the known importance of the mouth of Ucluelet Inlet to a commercially important species
that is undergoing a population recovery, no disturbance must take place within the 20m
shoreline setback. As designed, the proposed development does not encroach into the
recommended 20 m setback.
3. Due to the signs of slope instability noted within the backshore habitat as described in Section
3.2.3 above, it is important that drainage from the proposed construction of impermeable
surfaces outside of the 20 m shoreline setback be designed in such a way so as not to exacerbate
any potential instabilities. Rain runoff must not be channelized and must be allowed to infiltrate
into soil prior to entering the 20 m shoreline setback. It is recommended that the developer work
with an appropriately qualified engineer to design a site-specific drainage plan prior to
construction designed to prevent any erosion of slopes within the 20 m shoreline setback.
4. The entire 20 m recommended shoreline setback is well vegetated with a native plant
community. No enhancements are necessary to improve the slope stability or ecosystem
functions provided by this setback, and therefore a landscaping plan is not recommended as part
of this assessment. Invasive species consisting primarily of Scotch broom were noted on the
subject property adjacent to Helen Road outside of the MSDPA. This portion of the property will
be highly disturbed during construction. It is recommended that during the site clearing phase,
any vegetation or soils containing invasive plants be bagged and disposed of at a landfill to
prevent further spread.
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5. It will be important to implement mitigation measures during the construction on the subject
property to protect the sensitive backshore vegetation adjacent to the site.
6. The accidental release of petroleum, oils, hydraulic fluids, lubricants, concrete additives, anti-
freeze or other hazardous materials onto land surfaces or into waterbodies is an offence under
the Federal Fisheries Act and may result in degradation of habitat quality and could be a threat to
human health. Machinery required for the proposed development will likely be limited to a
generator to power hand tools, and trucks delivering materials to the site. Environmental
protection procedures for handling and storage of fuels and hazardous materials shall include the
following items:
a. A spill kit of appropriate capacity will be on hand at all times heavy machinery or gas-
powered tools are in use during construction.
b. All identified spills will be cleaned up immediately, and contaminated soils and vegetation
will be removed for appropriate disposal.
c. Refueling of equipment is to occur only at designated fuelling stations and located at
least 20 m from the shoreline.
d. All fuel, chemicals, and hazardous materials will be clearly marked.
e. Pumps and jerry cans are to be placed on poly sheeting and sorbent pads to contain
spills.
f.
All equipment maintenance with the potential for accidental spills (e.g., oil changes,
lubrications) will be done on a designated area at least 20 m from the shoreline. Tarps
should be laid down prior to commencement of work to facilitate clean up.
g. In the event of a spill, the following guidelines should be followed:
i. Spills to the receiving environment are to be reported to Emergency
Management BC (1-800-663-3456) if they exceed the reportable limits (e.g., 100
liters of fuel or oil).
ii. Apply sorbent pads and booms as necessary.
iii. Dispose of all contaminated debris, cleaning materials, and absorbent material by
placing in an approved disposal site.
7. Specific measures to control sediment during construction will include:
a. Maintain/do not disturb vegetation within the prescribed 20 m shoreline setback.
b. Where there is a potential for silt runoff in the proximity of existing waterbodies, control
devices will be installed prior to construction activities commencing.
c. Filter fabric dams, rock check dams, and silt fencing will be used as needed on a site-
specific basis to control erosion. Filtration should be accomplished using filter fabric
keyed into substrates and banks and elevated.
d. using stakes or straw bales. Silt fencing is not an acceptable mitigation technique to
control erosion in flowing ditches; however, it is useful for containing slumping areas and
for use as baffles to slow water velocities.
e. Excavation will be stopped during intense rainfall events or whenever surface erosion
occurs affecting nearby waterbodies.
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f.
Soil stockpiles will be placed a minimum of 20 m from any waterbody and in a location
where erosion back into the marine environment cannot occur and will not impede any
drainage.
g. Soil stockpiles with the potential to erode into waterbodies are to be covered with poly
sheeting. Other techniques, such as terracing or surface roughening can greatly reduce
surface erosion on steeper slopes.
h. Permanent exposed soil areas and erosion-prone slopes that may potentially erode into
waterbodies are to be seeded or covered with geotextile.
i.
Clearing will take place immediately prior to excavation and earthworks to minimize the
length of time that soils are exposed. Vegetation in adjoining areas will not be disturbed.
8. All trees and native vegetation within the 20 m shoreline setback will need to be retained and
protected, unless a tree is deemed hazardous by a certified arborist. Trees provide critical
functions in backshore areas by providing shade, nutrient and leaf litter drop, large woody debris
recruitment in both the foreshore and marine environments, and bank stability through their
complex root networks. They also help retain soil and provide more favourable growing
conditions for other understory shrubs and ground cover plants in the backshore area. As
previously described, there will be significant clearing of existing vegetation from portions of the
subject property; however, there are no plans for any vegetation removal within the 20 m
shoreline buffer zone. Specific measures to protect trees during development will include:
a. A root protection zone for all trees in the 20 m shoreline setback will be established prior
to construction commencing. The root protection zone should be established at the edge
of the drip line of trees within the 20 m shoreline setback. The root protection zone
should be physically delineated and should be off-limits to machinery.
b. Machine access will be from the southwest side of the property.
c. Tree protection plans will be communicated to everyone on site prior to commencing
construction.
d. If roots are encountered during construction, they should be first avoided if possible, and
if they must be cut, they should be cut cleanly with a saw as opposed to shattered with
machinery.
e. Care should be taken not to break any limbs of trees within the 20 m shoreline setback
during construction. If any limbs are accidentally broken, they should be cleanly cut with
a saw.
f.
Should any issues arise with regards to potential changes to the impact on trees during
development, it is recommended that an arborist be retained to provide guidance on the
least impact approach to development around trees.
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To:
Lynn Lee, Property Developer
Date:
January 22, 2024
From:
Jamie Godfrey, Technologist
Rupert Wong, R.P. Bio.
Pages:
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Cc:
District of Ucluelet Planning
Project:
1529 (Revision 1)
RE: REVISED ASSESSMENT REPORT - 1061 Helen Road, Ucluelet, BC.
This letter report is intended to provide the District of Ucluelet (DOU) a revised project scope for a proposed multi-family
home development on the subject property at 1061 Helen Road. In addition, this report summarizes the biophysical state
of the subject property. There is a Marine Shoreline Development Permit Area (MSDPA) on the subject property relating
to the marine shoreline of Ucluelet Inlet (Figure 1). The DOU Bylaw No. 13061 requires that an assessment report be
prepared by a Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) prior to development occurring within the 30 m MSDPA. The
property owners will be undertaking the construction of a new resort condominium within the 30 m MSDPA on their
property. As such, this report satisfies the requirements of the DOU Bylaw 1306 for an assessment report.
This report is divided into the following categories:
1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1
Proposed Development ...................................................................................................................................... 3
2
Methodology ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1
Background Review ............................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2
Field Assessment ................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.1
Marine Shoreline ............................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2.2
Watercourses and Wetlands .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.3
Terrestrial Habitats and Species ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.4
Species and Ecosystems at Risk ...................................................................................................................... 8
3
Results .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1
General Description of the Subject Property ...................................................................................................... 8
3.2
Marine Shoreline ................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2.1
Physical Shoreline Characteristics .................................................................................................................. 9
3.2.2
Subtidal Habitat .............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2.3
Supralittoral and Intertidal Habitat ................................................................................................................ 9
3.2.4
Backshore Habitat ........................................................................................................................................ 10
3.3
Watercourses and Wetlands ............................................................................................................................ 10
3.4
Terrestrial Habitats and Species ....................................................................................................................... 10
3.5
Species and Ecosystems at Risk ........................................................................................................................ 10
4
Discussion/Recommendations ................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1
Importance of Backshore Habitat ..................................................................................................................... 12
1 District Of Ucluelet. (2022). Bylaw No. 1306, 2022: A bylaw to adopt "District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan 2022."
https://ucluelet.ca/community/planning-building-bylaw/community-planning-and-zoning/official-community-plan
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4.2
Shoreline Setback Area ..................................................................................................................................... 13
4.3
Steep Slopes...................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4
Drainage ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.5
Vegetation Restoration and Invasive Species Removals .................................................................................. 15
4.6
Mitigation Measures During Construction ....................................................................................................... 15
5
Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
6
Closure ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Photos ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Appendix A: Rock Exfiltration Gallery Example .................................................................................................................. 27
Appendix B: Mitigation Measures During Construction..................................................................................................... 28
1
INTRODUCTION
The subject property is a 0.4-hectare property located on the northeastern shore of Hyphocus Island and affronts the
marine environment of Ucluelet Inlet. The civic address of the property is 1061 Helen Road, and the PID is 026-159-511.
The subject property is zoned R-2 - Medium Density Residential, which is "intended for low to medium density residential
uses in a variety of housing types"; however, it is surrounded by properties under a variety of different zoning
designations including R - 1 (Single Family Residential), RU (Rural Residential), and GH (Guest House). The subject
property is currently undeveloped and well vegetated, while the neighboring lots to the north and south have been
partially developed for home construction. As the eastern edge of the subject property is defined by the marine shoreline
of Ucluelet Inlet, Ucluelet's Marine Shoreline DPA (MSDPA) covers the eastern 30 m of the subject property. The property
does not fall within Ucluelet's Terrestrial Ecosystems DPA (TEDPA).
The objectives of this assessment report are to:
1.
Delineate and describe the shoreline habitat on the subject property;
2.
Provide advice and recommendations on appropriate siting of development on the subject property;
3.
Identify sensitive habitats and species on the subject property that require protection;
4.
Provide mitigation measures to protect the shoreline and any other sensitive habitats and species during
development; and
5.
Prescribe habitat enhancements and invasive species removals where applicable.
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Figure 1. Location of the subject property and the 30 m Marine Shoreline Development Permit Area (Grey dashed lines).
1.1
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The subject property is currently undeveloped and completely vegetated (Photo 1). Proposed work on the subject
property includes the construction of a townhouse complex (Figures 2 and 3). The proposed development will have six
units with associated driveway access and parking, stormwater infrastructure, and landscaping (Figures 2 and 3). Lot
coverage for the proposed development will be 6976.39 square feet which represents approximately 16.29% of an
allowable 40%. These calculations include the proposed condominium and exterior "covered areas," but do not include
other hardened surfaces such as driveways or walkways on the property. Development of the subject property will
require tree removals, grubbing, and grading of land within the development footprint prior to construction.
Subject Property
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Figure 2. Revised site plan (Jan. 2024) for the proposed construction at 1061 Helen Road. The pink dashed line approximates top-of-bank.
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Figure 3: 3D model of the proposed townhouse development at 1061 Helen Road.
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Figure 4: Location of the proposed development in relation to the 30 m MSDPA and 20 m Shoreline setback
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METHODOLOGY
2.1
BACKGROUND REVIEW
Background information on Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) located within or in proximity to the subject property
was obtained using the following sources:
1) Conservation Data Center (CDC)
2) District of Ucluelet Mapping (UkeeMap)
3) Wildlife Tree Stewardship atlas (WiTS)
4) Great Blue Heron Atlas
5) Species at Risk Act (SARA) database
6) Aerial photographs
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2.2
FIELD ASSESSMENT
A ground-level assessment of aquatic/terrestrial habitats and species was conducted on July 28, 2022. The entire
property was walked to ensure that all Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) were mapped; however, the assessment
focused on the marine shoreline and the proposed development in the 30 m MSDPA. The following sections provide
additional detail on specific inventory methods.
2.2.1 Marine Shoreline
The site survey was timed to coincide with a mid to low tide, to observe the intertidal areas adjacent to the subject
property. Backshore vegetation was documented, and observations were made on the current functions of the backshore
habitat on the marine shoreline. Sampling for fish/egg presence was not completed as part of this assessment.
Methodologies to complete the marine shoreline assessment were based primarily on those outlined in Develop with
Care - Environmental Guidelines for Urban and Rural Land Development in British Columbia2.
For the purposes of this assessment, the habitat inventory affecting the subject property has been limited to the upper
intertidal zone (from the mid-tide range to the high-water mark), the supralittoral zone (otherwise known as the splash
zone which would only receive water/sediment during storm events), and the backshore zone (extending from the
supralittoral zone to outer edge of the 30 m wide MSDPA for the marine shoreline.
2.2.2 Watercourses and Wetlands
The subject property was walked to ensure there were no other watercourses or wetlands on or near the property
requiring protection from development. Criteria for delineating watercourses was based on the BC Riparian Areas
Protection Regulation (RAPR)3. Under the RAPR, the Stream Boundary is defined as the "visible high water mark of a
stream where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual, and so long continued in all ordinary years,
as to mark on the soil of the bed of the stream a character distinct from that of its banks, in vegetation, as well as in the
nature of the soil itself, and includes the active floodplain." Vegetation indicators were used as guidance to determine
the presence or absence of wetlands on the subject property, as described in Wetlands of British Columbia4.
2.2.3 Terrestrial Habitats and Species
Survey methods for terrestrial elements or ESAs were directed in part by those outlined in Develop with Care -
Environmental Guidelines for Urban and Rural Land Development in British Columbia2 and the Field Manual for Describing
2 BC Ministry of Environment. (2014). Develop With Care: Environmental Guidelines for Urban and Rural Land Development.
<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/best-management-practices/develop-with-
care/dwc-section-4.pdf>
3 BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. (2019). Riparian Areas Protection Regulation:
Technical Assessment Manual. <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/plants-animals-and-ecosystems/fish-fish-
habitat/riparian-areas-regulations/rapr_assessment_methods_manual_for_web_11.pdf>
4 MacKenzie, W.H, and J. R. Moran. (2014). Wetlands of British Columbia, A Guide to Identification. BC Ministry of Forests.
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Terrestrial Ecosystems5. Vegetation on the subject property was identified with the assistance of Plants of Coastal British
Columbia and E-Flora BC: Electronic Atlas of the Flora of BC.6
2.2.4 Species and Ecosystems at Risk
An office-based assessment of Species at Risk occurrences on the subject property was completed using the CDC BC
Species and Ecosystems Explorer7, the Federal Species at Risk Public Registry8, the Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas9 and
the Great Blue Heron Atlas10. The on-site assessment of Species at Risk was completed concurrent with the other
inventory efforts mentioned above and was based primarily on methods outlined in Develop with Care - Environmental
Guidelines for Urban and Rural Land Development in British Columbia2.
3
RESULTS
The following sub-sections describe the findings of the background review and site visit conducted on July 28th, 2022.
Discussion on how these findings influence the proposed development are provided in the Discussion/
Recommendations section of the report (Section 4).
3.1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
The subject property is a 0.4-hectare property located on the northeast portion of Hyphocus Island. The property affronts
the marine shoreline near the mouth of the Ucluelet Inlet on its southwest shore. The civic address of the property is
1061 Helen Road (PID: 026-159-511) and it lies southeast of the town center in a neighborhood of mixed residential
zoning. The property itself is one of three on Hyphocus Island zoned R-2 - Medium Density Residential. The lot is roughly
rectangular with the long edges running approximately northeast - southwest. The property widens slightly toward the
northeast where it meets the shoreline, which angles to the southeast (Figures 2 and 4). The topography of the lot is
roughly flat in the 2/3 closest to Helen Road, and slopes steeply towards the ocean within the 30 m MSDPA (Figure 3).
The property is currently vegetated with second growth forest and has no existing development. Tree cover on the
property is dominated by western redcedar (Thuja plicata) and western hemlock (Tsuga heterpohylla), with Sitka spruce
(Picea sitchensis) present in small amounts. Shrubs on the subject property are sparse and consist of a mix of salal
(Gaultheria shallon), red huckleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium), evergreen huckleberry (Vaccinium ovatum), false azalea
(Rhododendron menziesii) and salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis). The herb layer is also sparse and includes deer fern
(Blechnum spicant), sword fern (Polystichum munitum), and 3-leaved foamflower (Tiarella trifoliata) (Photos 1 and 2).
The plants of the subject property closely match the CWHvh1 05 - CwSs-Sword fern site series which is a common plant
community on Vancouver Island's west coast.
There were no significant populations of invasive species found on the subject property other than in full sun immediately
adjacent to Helen Road where a population of Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) was noted (Photo 3).
5 BC Ministry of Environment. (2010). Field Manual for Describing Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2nd Edition. <https://www2.gov.bc.ca
/assets/gov/environment/plants-animals-and-ecosystems/conservation-data-centre/field_manual_describing_terrestrial_
ecosystems_2nd.pdf>
6 University of British Columbia. (2020). E-Flora BC: Electronic Atlas of the Flora of BC.
<https://ibis.geog.ubc.ca/biodiversity/eflora/index.shtml>
7 BC Ministry of Environment. (2020). CDC imap and Ecosystems Explorer. <http://maps.gov.bc.ca/ess/hm/cdc/>
8 Government of Canada. (2020). Species at Risk Public Registry. <https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-
change/services/species-risk-public-registry.html>
9 Community Mapping Network. (2020). Wildlife Tree Stewardship Atlas (WiTS). <https://cmnmaps.ca/wits/>
10 Community Mapping Network. (2020). Great Blue Heron Atlas. <https://cmnmaps.ca/GBHE/>
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3.2
MARINE SHORELINE
3.2.1 Physical Shoreline Characteristics
The shoreline of the subject property is oriented to the northeast and protected from the dominant winds in Ucluelet,
as well as from the large swells that affect the western coasts of the area. No artificial armouring was seen during the
July 28 site visit at the subject property; however, a natural rock cliff delineates the intertidal zone from much of the
backshore habitat (Figure 4, Photo 4). At the north end of this rock wall the backshore is much more gently sloped and
forms a small beach, from which a footpath leads away from the ocean (Photo 5). General beach characteristics are quite
homogenous along the shoreline in both directions and will be described in detail in Section 3.2.2 (Photos 6 and 7).
3.2.2 Subtidal Habitat
The marine habitat immediately offshore of the subject property is within the main marine traffic route in and out of the
harbor of Ucluelet - Ucluelet Inlet. It has a "hard-flat" benthic class; a low tidal speed (0.046-0.111m/s); and an average
depth of approximately 15m11. There are no mapped eelgrass or kelp beds offshore of the subject property.
3.2.3 Supralittoral and Intertidal Habitat
As mentioned in Section 3.2.1 above, much of the backshore habitat of the subject property is delineated from the
intertidal zone by a rock cliff. The cliff is approximately 1.2 m tall, with the uppermost portions being covered in moss,
and the bottom 0.6 m colonized by acorn barnacles (Belanus glandula) (Photo 8).
Beyond the cliff, the 30 m MSDPA of the intertidal habitat is relatively homogenous. Limbs from the trees growing at the
edge of the backshore habitat grow over the beach and shade the first 5.5 m (Photo 9). The slope of the beach is uniform
throughout the entire 30 m MSDPA at approximately 5. Two distinct zones were noted with a break at approximately
22.6 m from the high tide line (Photo 10) Sediments in the upper intertidal zone from 0 to 22.6 m consisted of poorly
sorted mineral sediments ranging in size from medium sands to boulders, with the dominant size classes being medium
sands to pebbles (Photo 11). Between 22.6 and 30 m sediments were noticeably more well sorted, and grain sizes were
concentrated more between pebbles and cobbles (Photo 12). The proportion of shell fragments also increased below 22
m.
Rockweed (Fucus distichus) is common from 0 to 22.6 m while sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) occurs in lesser amounts from
22.6 to 30 m. Molluscs including butter clam (Saxidomus gigantea), Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas), acorn barnacle,
and periwinkle snails (Littorina sp.) are common throughout the intertidal zone (Photo 12).
11BC Marine Conservation Atlas. 2024. BCMCA: Marine Atlas of Pacific Canada. https://www.cmnbc.ca/atlasgallery/bc-
marine-conservation-analysis-atlas/
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3.2.4 Backshore Habitat
Topography of the backshore is sloped towards the ocean (Figure 2, Photo 2) with an average overall slope of
approximately 27 in the 30 m MSDPA. The slope is currently well vegetated with a stand of second growth coastal
forest similar to that described in Section 3.1; however, the sparse herb layer described there becomes well developed
and dominated by sword ferns in steeper areas (Photo 2). Trees on the slope range in size from 0.1 m to 0.8 m DBH and
grow in soils up to 70 cm deep.
No specific evidence of wildlife use or presence in the backshore of the subject property was noted on the July 28th site
visit; however, a river otter den was found on the backshore of the adjacent property to the north (Photo 13, Figure 4).
Backshore on the subject property has moderate habitat value in the form of large trees for perching and feeding habitat
for birds and arboreal mammals, hollows in fallen or rotting trees that offer denning sites for a range of species, and
thick, well shaded cover adjacent to a marine shoreline rich in food resources (Photos 9).
Some signs of slope instability were noted on backshore slopes including "J" shaped trees indicative of soil creep, and
soil slumping in some localized steep areas (Photo 14). Due to the presence of large tree stumps indicating a history of
logging on the property, it is possible that a loss of soil cohesion resulting from historic logging activities may be the cause
of the instability (Photo 15). In any case, it is important that vegetation be retained on the slope to ensure that the
structural benefits of an intact root system within the soil are maintained.
3.3
WATERCOURSES AND WETLANDS
There are no ditches, streams, or wetlands on the subject property. Although the property slopes steeply towards the
ocean, no distinct watercourse channels were observed. This is likely due to the small elevation of the slope resulting in
relatively low catchment of rain; thick soils allowing for significant infiltration; and the thick vegetation coverage
absorbing large amounts of rainfall.
3.4
TERRESTRIAL HABITATS AND SPECIES
As previously described, the lot is well vegetated with a plant community common on near shore habitats of Vancouver
Island's west coast. The presence of large stumps on the property indicates a history of logging, and the regenerating
forest contains trees with a range of sizes up to a diameter at breast height (DBH) of approximately 0.8 m. Second growth
forests retain less value than old growth forests for wildlife; however, evidence of valuable habitat characteristics were
seen on the subject property. Deer were seen on the property outside of the 30 m MSDPA, and a river otter den was
found near the shoreline on the adjacent property to the north. Additionally, potential nesting sites for cavity nesting or
denning species were seen including rotten stumps and cover formed by fallen trees.
No bird nests or nesting trees were observed on the subject property during the July 28th survey.
Overall, the wildlife value of the subject property is considered moderate, and the recommended 15 m MSDPA will
preserve a shoreline wildlife corridor on the property.
3.5
SPECIES AND ECOSYSTEMS AT RISK
The nearest recorded bald eagle nest (BAEA-108-320) is approximately 850 m from the subject property (Figure 5), and
there are no great blue heron nests within one kilometer of the subject property. The proposed development will not
pose a risk to any known bald eagle or blue heron nests.
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According to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans mapping data, there is critical habitat within 1km of the subject
property for both northern and southern resident killer whales; however, this is associated with the waters on the
offshore side of the Ucluelet peninsula. There are 13 other species at risk that may be found in the marine waters
adjacent to the property12. Four are highly mobile marine mammal species that may occasionally enter Ucluelet Inlet
but would be unlikely to remain for any length of time; and four are species that inhabit depths below 100m. Of the
remaining five, both basking shark and leatherback turtle are extremely rare in British Columbia waters. Based on
preferred habitat characteristics, northern abalone, tope, and yelloweye rockfish may inhabit subtidal waters offshore
of the subject property.
The subject property is within 500 m of known populations of the California wax-myrtle (Morella californica) and site
conditions are within the habitable range for the species; however, no individuals were found on the property during the
site visit on July 28, 2022. The California wax-myrtle is a provincially blue-listed plant but due to its physical separation
from the subject property, the proposed construction does not pose a risk to nearby populations of this species.
Figure 5. The nearest known bald eagle nest showing a 300 m buffer in relation to the subject property.
12 Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 2024. Aquatic Species at Risk Map. DFO. https://www.dfo-
mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/sara-lep/map-carte/index-eng.html
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Figure 6: Nearby populations of the California wax-myrtle (Green) in relation to the subject property.
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DISCUSSION/RECOMMENDATIONS
ESAs that require protection during the design and construction of the new dwelling are the marine shoreline and its
associated backshore habitat including the trees on the steep slope. The following sections provide guidance on
protecting these ESAs
4.1
IMPORTANCE OF BACKSHORE HABITAT
Backshore vegetation plays several critical roles in maintaining ecological function along the subject shoreline:
1) Shoreline stabilization: Vegetation stabilizes and traps shoreline substrates and helps dissipate wave energy
to maintain natural process functions along marine shorelines.
2) Pollutant removal: Backshore vegetation filters pollutants from surface flows originating on terrestrial lands.
In the case of residential developments, this typically relates to driveway and roof runoff.
3) Perching sites for birds of prey: Although there are no old growth trees on the subject property, the lack of
continuous forest coverage on surrounding lots means that even smaller trees may provide important
perching sites. Furthermore, retention of existing trees will allow for forest succession and future provision of
potential nesting sites.
Subject property
California wax-myrtle
population
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4) Shade and microclimate: Backshore vegetation plays a key role in moderating temperatures and maintaining
moisture of substrates in the high intertidal zone. This role is particularly evident in the upper 5.5 m of the
intertidal zone shaded by tree limbs.
5) Food production: Shoreline vegetation provides habitat for a wide variety of invertebrate species that form a
significant portion of the prey base for marine wildlife - particularly forage fish and salmonids.
6) Organic matter and large woody debris recruitment: Properly functioning backshore vegetation provides a
continuous supply of organic matter to the shoreline system in the form of logs, smaller wood, and leaf litter.
This material drives primary food production, provides microhabitats for numerous invertebrate species, helps
maintain and regulate moist microhabitats, and dissipates wave energy.
4.2
SHORELINE SETBACK AREA
A shoreline setback width of 15 m is being prescribed for the subject property, which is to be measured horizontally from
the Present Natural Boundary of the shoreline (Figure 3). This vegetated setback encompasses the steeper portions of
the backshore in which signs of slope instability were noted (Figures 3 and 4) and will ensure that they remain stable.
Additionally, this setback will ensure that all the functions listed in Section 4.1 remain intact.
No disturbance can take place within the 15 m shoreline setback. It is recommended that shoreline access through the
15m shoreline setback not be developed.
As designed, the proposed development does not encroach into the recommended 15 m setback (Figure 4).
4.3
STEEP SLOPES
The property has undergone a geotechnical hazard assessment by Lewkowich Engineering Associates Ltd.13, which paid
particular attention to the sloped portion of the property between the proposed development and the marine shoreline,
including the 15m shoreline setback. The overall gradient of the sloped eastern portion of the property was measured
at 27, with isolated sections at 30. The geotechnical report recommends a 30.0 m setback from the Future Natural
Boundary (FNB), which approximates the current top of bank on the subject property (Figure 2).
The proposed location of units 3 and 4 as shown in Figures 2-4 is immediately adjacent to the top of bank setback as
proposed in the geotechnical assessment of the property, and final location must be confirmed by a qualified land
surveyor prior to construction.
4.4
DRAINAGE
The geotechnical assessment completed by LEA for the subject property has concluded that the soil coverage on the
eastern sloped portion of the property is insufficiently stable for stormwater infiltration14. Instead of infiltration, it has
been recommended that stormwater outflow be conveyed via solid pipe to the intertidal zone. This conveyance method
will ensure that flashy flow originating from stormwater runoff of newly constructed impermeable surfaces will not erode
soils from the slope; however, it comes with an increased risk of erosion and sedimentation at the outlet of the pipe
(Figure 7). It is therefore recommended that all stormwater outflow from the property be outlet to an exfiltration gallery
or rock apron. An exfiltration gallery consists of a rectangular or circular excavation lined with geotextile fabric and filled
13 Paul Fraser, and Chris Hudec. 2024. Geotechnical Hazard Assessment: 1061 Helen Road , Ucluelet B.C., Proposed
Residential Development. File No. E1445.01r1. Lewkowich Engineering Associates Ltd.
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with clean, granular stone or other void forming material (Appendix A). Construction of such a feature requires sufficient
soil depth and low enough slope gradient for machine access. A potential candidate location is at the northeast corner
of the subject property. A rock apron consists of a prism of riprap positioned immediately downstream of the stormwater
outflow (Figure 8). It serves to spread flow and reduce velocity, thereby reducing scour of parent materials.
Either an exfiltration gallery or a rock apron would be suitable stormwater outflow solutions to reduce beach erosion
and sedimentation of the marine environment; however, they must be designed by a qualified hydrotechnical engineer.
Another potential risk posed to the marine environment by the proposed development is conveyance of deleterious
substances roadways and parking areas. To reduce this risk it is recommended that all stormwater catch basins be
furnished with Armtec SDD3 Oil Grit Seperators (or equivalent).
Solid pipe conveyance of stormwater to the intertidal environment as proposed in the geotechnical assessment is
acceptable if appropriate hydrocarbon containment measures are installed at stormwater intakes; and that the
stormwater outflow has measures in place to eliminate erosion of the intertidal zone and sedimentation of subtidal
marine habitats.
Figure 7. Uncontrolled stormwater outflow causing beach erosion.
Figure 8. Example design of a rock apron at a stormwater outflow.
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4.5
VEGETATION RESTORATION AND INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVALS
The entire 20 m recommended shoreline setback is well vegetated with a native plant community. No enhancements are
necessary to improve the slope stability or ecosystem functions provided by this setback, and therefore a landscaping
plan is not recommended as part of this assessment.
Invasive species consisting primarily of Scotch broom were noted on the subject property adjacent to Helen Road outside
of the MSDPA. This portion of the property will be highly disturbed during construction. It is recommended that during
the site clearing phase, any vegetation or soils containing invasive plants be bagged and disposed of at a landfill to prevent
further spread.
4.6
MITIGATION MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION
It will be important to implement mitigation measures during the construction on the subject property to protect the
sensitive backshore vegetation adjacent to the site. Mitigation measures during construction are provided in Appendix
B.
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CONCLUSION
Based on the results on this assessment, proposed development on the subject property can proceed without causing a
net impact to the adjacent shoreline habitat for the following reasons:
1) There will be no construction, ground disturbance, or removal of trees or vegetation within the 15 m shoreline
setback area on the subject property.
2) No disturbance will occur to the 15m shoreline setback area.
3) A drainage plan is designed to prevent:
a. Introduction of hydrocarbons to the marine environment;
b. Erosion of the intertidal zone;
c.
Sedimentation of the marine environment.
4) As per Section 4.6 and Appendix B, any potential adverse effects during construction can be mitigated to result
in no, negligible or minor harmful effects on aquatic resources. If mitigation measures are not implemented as
intended harmful alterations may result.
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CLOSURE
We trust this assessment has satisfied the requirement to determine the potential effects of the proposed development
on the adjacent marine habitat at 1061 Helen Road.
Please contact the undersigned with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Jamie Godfrey, Technologist and Rupert Wong, R.P. Bio.
Current Environmental Ltd.
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PHOTOS
Photo 1. Representative photo of vegetation found in the western, flatter portions of the subject property.
Photo 2. Representative photo of vegetation seen within the sloped 30 m MSDPA in the eastern portion of the
subject property.
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Photo 3. Western property boundary where the subject property meets Helen Road. Populations of Scotch broom
were found in sun exposed areas of this property boundary.
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Photo 4: Rock cliff delineating the intertidal zone from the backshore habitat at 1061 Helen Road.
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Photo 5: Backshore of the northern edge of the subject property north of the rock cliff. Photo shows the edge of the
backshore habitat and a beach access trail from the forested portion of the subject property.
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Photo 6. Representative photograph of the shoreline of adjacent properties to the northwest.
Photo 7. Representative photograph of the shoreline of adjacent properties to the southeast.
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Photo 8. Representative photograph of the cliff separating the backshore of 1061 Helen Road from the intertidal
zone.
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Photo 9. Backshore habitat of 1061 Helen Road as seen from the intertidal zone. Note the tree branches overhanging
the uppermost intertidal zone.
Photo 10: Transition between poorly sorted beach sediments and more well sorted sediments seen at approximately
22.6 m from the high tide line in front of 1061 Helen Road.
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Photo 11. Representative photograph of sediments in the 0 - 22 m range of the intertidal zone adjacent to 1061
Helen Road. Grain sizes in this portion of the intertidal zone were poorly sorted with a wide range of sizes.
Photo 12. Representative photograph of sediments in the 22 - 30 m range of the intertidal zone adjacent to 1061
Helen Road. Grain sizes in this portion of the intertidal zone were more well sorted with less fine material and more
shell fragments.
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Photo 13: Entrance to otter den and scat found in the backshore of the neighboring property to the northwest of
1061 Helen Road.
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Photo 14: "J" shaped tree growth found in steep areas of the backshore of 1061 Helen Road that can be indicative of
soil creep.
Photo 15: An example of a large stump found above a steep area in the backshore of 1061 Helen Road.
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APPENDIX A: ROCK EXFILTRATION GALLERY EXAMPLE
Figure 9. Typical design of stormwater pipe running down a steep slope and discharging through a rock exfiltration gallery.
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APPENDIX B: MITIGATION MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION
Fuels and Hazardous Materials:
The accidental release of petroleum, oils, hydraulic fluids, lubricants, concrete additives, anti-freeze, or other hazardous
materials onto land surfaces or into waterbodies is an offence under the Federal Fisheries Act and may result in
degradation of habitat quality and could be a threat to human health. Machinery required for the proposed development
will include heavy equipment and truck traffic.
Environmental protection procedures for handling and storage of fuels and hazardous materials shall include the
following items:
1) A spill kit of appropriate capacity will be on hand at all times heavy machinery or gas-powered tools are in use
during construction.
2) All identified spills will be cleaned up immediately, and contaminated soils and vegetation will be removed for
appropriate disposal.
3) Refueling of equipment is to occur only at designated fuelling stations and located at least 20 m from the
shoreline.
4) All fuel, chemicals, and hazardous materials will be clearly marked.
5) Pumps and jerry cans are to be placed on poly sheeting and sorbent pads to contain spills.
6) All equipment maintenance with the potential for accidental spills (e.g., oil changes, lubrications) will be done
on a designated area at least 20 m from the shoreline. Tarps should be laid down prior to commencement of
work to facilitate clean up.
7) In the event of a spill, the following guidelines should be followed:
a. Spills to the receiving environment are to be reported to Emergency Management BC (1-800-663-
3456) if they exceed the reportable limits (e.g., 100 liters of fuel or oil).
b. Apply sorbent pads and booms as necessary.
c.
Dispose of all contaminated debris, cleaning materials, and absorbent material by placing in an
approved disposal site.
Sediment and Erosion Control:
Specific measures to control sediment during construction will include:
1) Maintain/do not disturb vegetation within the prescribed 20 m shoreline setback.
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2) Where there is a potential for silt runoff in the proximity of existing waterbodies, control devices will be
installed prior to construction activities commencing.
3) Filter fabric dams, rock check dams, and silt fencing will be used as needed on a site-specific basis to control
erosion. Filtration should be accomplished using filter fabric keyed into substrates and banks and elevated
using stakes or straw bales. Silt fencing is not an acceptable mitigation technique to control erosion in flowing
ditches; however, it is useful for containing slumping areas and for use as baffles to slow water velocities.
4) Excavation will be stopped during intense rainfall events or whenever surface erosion occurs affecting nearby
waterbodies.
5) Soil stockpiles will be placed a minimum of 20 m from any waterbody and in a location where erosion back
into the marine environment cannot occur and will not impede any drainage.
6) Soil stockpiles with the potential to erode into waterbodies are to be covered with poly sheeting. Other
techniques, such as terracing or surface roughening can greatly reduce surface erosion on steeper slopes.
7) Permanent exposed soil areas and erosion-prone slopes that may potentially erode into waterbodies are to be
seeded or covered with geotextile.
8) Clearing will take place immediately prior to excavation and earthworks to minimize the length of time that
soils are exposed. Vegetation in adjoining areas will not be disturbed.
Tree Protection:
All trees and native vegetation within the 20 m shoreline setback will need to be retained and protected unless a tree is
deemed hazardous by a certified arborist. Trees provide critical functions in backshore areas by providing shade, nutrient
and leaf litter drop, large woody debris recruitment in both the foreshore and marine environments, and bank stability
through their complex root networks. They also help retain soil and provide more favourable growing conditions for
other understory shrubs and ground cover plants in the backshore area.
As previously described, there will be significant clearing of existing vegetation from portions of the subject property;
however, there are no plans for any vegetation removal within the 20 m shoreline buffer zone. Specific measures to
protect trees during development will include:
1) A root protection zone for all trees in the 20 m shoreline setback will be established prior to construction
commencing. The root protection zone should be established at the edge of the drip line of trees within the 20
m shoreline setback. The root protection zone should be physically delineated and should be off-limits to
machinery.
2) Machine access will be from the southwest side of the property.
3) Tree protection plans will be communicated to everyone on site prior to commencing construction.
4) If roots are encountered during construction, they should be first avoided if possible, and if they must be cut,
they should be cut cleanly with a saw as opposed to shattered with machinery.
5) Care should be taken not to break any limbs of trees within the 20 m shoreline setback during construction. If
any limbs are accidentally broken, they should be cleanly cut with a saw.
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6) Should any issues arise with regards to potential changes to the impact on trees during development, it is
recommended that an arborist be retained to provide guidance on the least impact approach to development
around trees.
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Minute Excerpts from the
February 27, 2024, Regular Council Meeting
6.
BYLAWS
6.1
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John Towgood, Municipal Planner
Bruce Greig, Director of Community Planning, clarified that the subject application is for
a six unit multi-family development in five buildings not the 11 units presented in the
initial application package.
The applicant was invited to present. The applicant did not present.
2024.2064.REGULAR IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No.
1337, 2024, be introduced and be given first and second reading.
CARRIED.
2024.2065.REGULAR IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Council considers the District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan
Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024, in conjunction with the District of
Ucluelet 2023 - 2027 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1329, 2023 and the Alberni-
Clayoquot Regional District Waste Management Plan.
CARRIED.
2024.2066.REGULAR IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Council considers the District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan
Amendment
Bylaw
No.
1337,
2024,
be
referred
to
the
Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government and that, given the narrow focus of Bylaw No.
1337, 2024, Council is satisfied that no further consultation is required with
other persons, organizations, and authorities identified in sections
475(2)(a) and (b) of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED.
2024.2067.REGULAR IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No.
1337, 2024, be referred to a public hearing.
CARRIED.
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2024.2068.REGULAR IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT District of Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1322, 2024 be
introduced, given first and second reading, and advanced to a public
hearing.
CARRIED.
2024.2069.REGULAR IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT District of Ucluelet Tsunami Risk Tolerance Interim Policy 8-5280-2,
which supersedes District of Ucluelet Tsunami Risk Tolerance Interim Policy
8-5280-1, be adopted.
CARRIED.
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Minute Excerpts from the
June 25, 2024, Regular Council Meeting
2.
LATE ITEMS
2.1
Additional Public Hearing Written Submissions Related to Bylaw Nos. 1337,
2024 and 1322, 2024
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1
District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024,
and District of Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1322, 2024
The Mayor outlined the rules of the public hearing. Staff provided information
about participating in the hearing in-person or electronically.
The Mayor opened the public hearing at 4:06 PM.
5.2
Proposed Bylaws & Related Information
The Director of Community Planning outlined the purpose of the subject bylaws
in general terms.
5.3
Related Written Correspondence Received During the Notice Period
The Mayor noted the written correspondence about the subject bylaws on the
agenda, including the late item. The following summarizes that correspondence:
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Patricia Sieber, Carl Sieber, and Silva Johnson (Helen Road) wrote in
opposition to the development. They raised concerns with increased
density, Helen Road's capacity for increased traffic, the Causeway's
narrow road width, and the potential precedent approving this
development could set. They further outlined difficulties associated with
widening the road but acknowledged the need for housing in Ucluelet.
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Lindsey Black (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the subject bylaws and
noted the development would not be consistent with Policy 3.155 of the
Official Community Plan. Ms. Black further noted concerns with
pedestrian safety, increased density, and the development's impact on
the area's natural state.
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Shirley and Keith Martin (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the
development. They sited concerns with the density of the development
and increased traffic.
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Benoît Sandjian (Helen Road), outlined a number of questions related to
the development. The questions relate to parking, the housing capacity
of each dwelling unit, affordability, vegetation retention, and impact on
land values.
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Jennifer Yakimishyn and Darren Salisbury (Helen Road), wrote in
opposition to the development. They raised concerns related to density,
traffic, and the narrow width of the Causeway.
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Leanne Pelosi (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the development and
noted concerns related to density, ecological impact, and pedestrian
safety.
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Kristen O'Keefe (Rupert Road), wrote in opposition to the development
and noted concerns related to density, ecological impact, pedestrian
safety, and issues with emergency vehicle access to Helen Road.
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Tracy Eeftink (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the development. She
cited concerns related to density and setting a precedent for future
development approvals in the neighbourhood.
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Christine Skucas (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the development
and cited concerns related to density, traffic, road widths, and
community impact.
5.4
Applicant Presentation
The Mayor invited the applicant to present. The applicant did not present.
5.5
Public Input
The Mayor called three times for public input.
Patricia Sieber (Helen Road), spoke in opposition to the development. She noted
her letter and concerns related to setting a precedent for future development on
Hyphocus, road capacity/infrastructure, and increased traffic.
Christine Skucas (Helen Road), spoke in opposition to the development. She
noted concerns with the roads capacity for increased traffic, the density of the
development, and setting a precedent for future growth.
The public hearing was closed at 4:16 PM.
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7.
BYLAWS
7.2
Rezoning and OCP Amendment for 1061 Helen Road
Anneliese Neweduk, Planner
Bruce Greig, Director of Community Planning, presented this report.
Mr. Greig, addressed Council questions related to parking requirements, floor
area ratio, and setbacks.
Council discussed the development and noted public input in opposition.
2024.2209.REGULAR
IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Council give third reading to District of Ucluelet Official
Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024.
DEFEATED.
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Minute Excerpts from the
July 9, 2024, Regular Council Meeting
10.
CORRESPONDENCE
10.1
Request for Reconsider - 1061 Helen Road
Paul Zhan, Principal, Elite-Design
The Mayor noted that third reading of the subject bylaw, Official Community
Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024, was defeated on June 25, 2024. The
Mayor required that Council reconsider and vote again on this motion pursuant
to section 131 of the Community Charter.
The Mayor noted that another public hearing should be held on the Official
Community Plan Amendment Bylaw and the related District of Ucluelet Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 1322, 2024, before Council reconsiders third reading of
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw.
2024.2237.REGULAR
IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Council postpone reconsideration of the motion to give
District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw
No. 1337, 2024, third reading until the September 3rd, Regular
Council Meeting.
CARRIED.
2024.2238.REGULAR
IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No.
1337, 2024 and District of Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1322, 2024, be referred to a public hearing.
CARRIED.
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Minute Excerpts from the
September 3, 2024, Regular Council meeting
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1
District of Ucluelet Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No.
1337, 2024, and District of Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1322, 2024
The Mayor provided a brief legislative history of Bylaw No. 1337, 2024,
and noted that this is the second public hearing on Bylaw No. 1337,
2024 and Bylaw No. 1322, 2024.
The Mayor outlined the public hearing rules and Staff outlined how
members of the public can participate in-person and electronically. Staff
further noted that all related documents were available for review at the
place of the meeting and on the District's website.
The Mayor opened the public hearing on District of Ucluelet Official
Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024, and District of
Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1322, 2024 at 4:18 PM.
6.2
Proposed Bylaws & Related Information
The Director of Community Planning provided a brief overview of the
subject bylaws in general terms.
6.3
Related Written Correspondence Received During the Notice
Period
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The Mayor noted the written correspondence in the agenda package,
including the late item. The following summarizes that correspondence:
Patricia Sieber, Carl Sieber, and Silva Johnson (Helen Road)
wrote in opposition to the development. They raised concerns
with increased density, Helen Road's capacity for increased
traffic, the Causeway's narrow road width, and the potential
precedent approving this development could set. They further
outlined difficulties associated with widening the road but
acknowledged the need for housing in Ucluelet.
Lindsey Black (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the subject
bylaws and noted the development would not be consistent with
Official Community Plan policy 3.155. Ms. Black further noted
concerns with pedestrian safety, increased density, and the
development's impact on the area's natural state.
Shirley and Keith Martin (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the
development. They sited concerns with the density of the
development and increased traffic.
Benoît Sandjian (Helen Road), outlined a number of questions
related to the development. The questions related to parking, the
housing capacity of each dwelling unit, affordability, vegetation
retention, and impact on land values.
Jennifer Yakimishyn and Darren Salisbury (Helen Road), wrote in
opposition to the development. They raised concerns related to
density, traffic, and the narrow width of the Causeway.
Leanne Pelosi (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the
development and noted concerns related to density, ecological
impact, and pedestrian safety.
Kristen O'Keefe (Rupert Road), wrote in opposition to the
development and noted concerns related to density, ecological
impact, pedestrian safety, and issues with emergency vehicle
access to Helen Road.
Tracy Eeftink (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the
development. She cited concerns related to density and setting a
precedent for future development approvals in the
neighbourhood.
Christine Skucas (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the
development and cited concerns related to density, traffic, road
widths, and community impact.
Thomas Burley (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the
development. He noted that the original intent of the developed
lots were for single family homes or a lodge with 2 guesthouses,
and that multi-family dwellings on a lot would degrade the value
of the surrounding properties.
Paul Zhan (the Developer's Agent) wrote to advocate for the
rezoning of the property. He noted the proposal is in line with the
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province's housing plan to increase residential density and is a
opportunity to address housing shortages in Ucluelet.
Spencer O'Brien (Marine Drive) wrote in opposition to the
development. She cited concerns related to road and lot density,
loss of greenspace and wildlife corridors, and pedestrian safety.
Shirley and Keith Martin (Helen Road) wrote in opposition to the
development and reiterated their concerns with the density of the
development and increased traffic.
Bridget Reichert Kelly (Resident) wrote in opposition to the
development. She noted concerns related to excessive density,
environmental impacts, pedestrian safety, and the location being
unsuitable for high density.
Adrian Marcoux (Resident) wrote in opposition to the
development and cited concerns related to road and lot density,
loss of greenspace and wildlife corridors, and pedestrian safety.
Leanne Pelosi (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the
development and reiterated her concerns related to density,
ecological impact, and pedestrian safety.
Jennifer Yakimishyn and Darren Salisbury (Helen Road), wrote in
opposition to the development. They raised concerns related to
current infrastructure and overall community vision.
Tracy Eeftink (Helen Road), wrote in opposition to the
development. She cited concerns related to traffic flow and
suitability of low-income housing in the area.
6.4
Applicant Presentation
The applicant was invited to speak. The applicant did not speak at this
time.
6.5
Public Input
The Mayor called three times for speakers.
Tracey Eeftink (Helen Road), spoke in opposition to the development.
She noted her letter and concerns with the following:
increased density and lower income housing in this area;
Helen Road's narrow width; and
setting a precedent for future development on Hyphocus Island.
Patricia Sieber (Helen Road), spoke in opposition to the development.
She noted that the proposed density is not appropriate for this site.
Dennis Morgan (Helen Road), noted that the District should maintain a
public database of all developments that are underway. He noted that
no development plans or drawings are available for public review. Staff
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clarified that the development plans and drawings were included in the
agenda package. Mr. Morgan further noted that restrictions should be
put in place to prohibit short-term rentals on the property. Council
clarified that short-term rentals would not be permitted under the
proposed zoning but are permitted under the property's current zoning.
Lisbeth Edwards (Helen Road), spoke in opposition to the development
and noted concerns with the increased traffic and speeding. Ms.
Edwards further noted the need for speedbumps on Helen Road and
challenges with installing a sidewalk in the area.
The Developer's agent, Paul Zhan (Vancouver), noted that the
development would result in six units, which is permitted under the
current zoning. He further noted that under the proposed zoning, short-
term rentals would not be permitted, which helps to address local
housing shortages. Mr. Zhan also noted that the proposed development
would have limited impact on local traffic.
Matt Harbidge (Peninsula Road), noted the proposed development
would result in fair market value homes not affordable or attainable
homes.
Nancy Lobaw (Rainforest Drive), did not object to the development but
noted that it would be a unique development in the area. She noted that
the proposed zoning would not increase the sites density, the living area
for the units would be1500 sqft, the current zoning allows for taller
buildings than proposed in the development, and potential traffic on
Helen Road would likely be reduced by the zoning amendment as short-
term rentals would not be permitted. Ms. Lobaw further noted that there
would be an increase of four parking spots under the proposed zoning to
a minimum of 9 parking spots. She recommended that the 9 parking
spot minimum be converted into a maximum to address traffic concerns
and that the owner be encouraged to designate which parking spots are
assigned to which unit. Ms. Lobaw noted potential tax revenues from the
development and the shoreline setback provides a wildlife corridor that
is larger than recommended by the Qualified Environmental
Professional.
Todd Evelina (resident), noted a trend of residents wanting housing to
be developed but not in their neighbourhood. He further noted that
increased density is required to address local housing shortages. Mr.
Evelina noted that Councillor Anderson has a potential conflict of
interest as his wife submitted a letter in opposition to this development.
The Mayor closed the public hearing on District of Ucluelet Official
Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024, and District of
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Ucluelet Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1322, 2024, at 4:46 PM.
7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1
Clarification re: Section 4(1) of the District of Ucluelet Development
Application Procedures Bylaw 1350 (Verbal Report)
Bruce Greig, Director of Community Planning
Mr. Greig, presented this verbal report. He explained that section 4(1) of
the Development Application Procedure Bylaw No. 1350, 2024, enables
Council to waive rules set out in that bylaw through a unanimous vote of
Council members present at a meeting. Mr. Greig noted that a
unanimous vote is commonly required where procedural rules are
suspended and provided examples from other local bylaws.
8.
BYLAWS
8.1
Rezoning and OCP Amendment for 1061 Helen Road
Anneliese Neweduk, Planner
The Mayor noted the public hearing held on the subject bylaws earlier in
the meeting and explained that the following motion was defeated on
June 25th:
THAT Council give third reading to District of Ucluelet Official
Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024.
The Mayor further noted that she required reconsideration of this motion
on July 9th, because there was confusion about the current uses
allowed on the property. The vote to reconsider was deferred to this
meeting, so a second public hearing could be held.
In response to Council questions, Staff clarified that the property's
current zoning allows short-term rentals and under the proposed zoning
short-term rentals would be prohibited.
Council discussed the motion and considered the following:
whether the rezoning would result in increased density and
whether that density is appropriate for the area;
whether the rezoning would cause increased traffic and its
impact;
pedestrian and vehicle safety issues associated with the width of
Helen Road and the Causeway;
ingress and egress challenges;
public input received at the public hearings;
the need for increased housing supply;
the need for additional information related to widening Helen
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Road in this area and the Causeway to improve pedestrian and
vehicle safety; and
deferring the motion on third reading of Bylaw No. 1337, 2024
until after a report on widening Helen Road is presented.
2024.2262.REGULAR IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Council give third reading to District of Ucluelet Official Community
Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024.
2024.2263.REGULAR IT WAS MOVED AND SECONDED:
THAT Council defer consideration of the motion to give District of Ucluelet
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1337, 2024 third reading,
until Council receives a staff investigation into the feasibility of widening
Helen Road.
CARRIED.
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REPORT TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Council Meeting June 10, 2025
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
FROM: JAMES MACINTOSH, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
FILE NO: 5230-01
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES (DCC) BYLAW UPDATE REPORT NO: 25- 64
ATTACHMENT(S): APPENDIX A - URBAN SYSTEMS PRESENTATION: DCC PROGRAM
APPENDIX B - DCC PROGRAM BACKGROUND REPORT
SUMMARY OF DESIRED OUTCOME:
The purpose of this report is to provide the Committee of the Whole with an update on the District's
Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw review and to receive direction on two key items:
1. Whether the Committee is comfortable proceeding with the proposed municipal assist factors; and
2. Whether the Committee supports moving forward to the community engagement phase.
Urban Systems Ltd., the District's DCC consultant, will present an overview of the technical work completed
to date, including a "DCC 101" refresher, a draft project list with cost estimates, and preliminary DCC rate
calculations. Staff seek the Committee's guidance before finalizing the model and initiating public
engagement.
BACKGROUND:
In December 2023, Council authorized the District to engage Urban Systems to undertake a full review and
update of the Development Cost Charges Bylaw (Report No. 23-161). The current Bylaw is outdated and no
longer reflects the scale, cost, and timing of growth-related infrastructure required to support development
in the District.
Since early 2024, staff and the consultant have worked collaboratively to:
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Compile and reconcile all updated capital plans;
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Identify growth-related infrastructure projects and develop updated cost estimates;
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Prioritize projects based on urgency and alignment with anticipated growth;
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Establish preliminary rate calculations based on the updated capital program and eligible
recoveries.
A key part of this process includes confirming the municipal assist factors, which reflect the portion of costs
the District will contribute (as opposed to being recovered through DCCs). These factors directly impact the
final rates.
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The work completed to date is now ready for review and Committee input before proceeding to the next
phase of the process.
KEY QUESTIONS:
Following the presentation by Urban Systems, staff seek the Committee's feedback and direction on the
following:
1. Municipal Assist Factor
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Does the Committee support the proposed 25% Municipal Assist Factor applied to water
treatment, sanitary treatment, and fire protection within the draft DCC program?
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The Municipal Assist Factor is at Council's discretion and must be funded through non-
DCC/non-ACC revenue sources (e.g., general taxation).
2. Stakeholder Engagement
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Does the Committee support proceeding to stakeholder engagement based on the draft rates
presented?
3. Additional Input
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Does the Committee have additional input on the approach prior to engagement and Bylaw
development?
Topics may include:
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Direction to staff to explore Waivers and Reductions;
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Direction to conduct economic viability testing of development (per the ACC Best Practices
Guide);
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Feedback on potential discretionary DCC exemptions.
NEXT STEPS :
Pending the Committee's direction, the next steps in the DCC Bylaw update process are:
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Finalize the draft DCC model and technical report;
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Initiate the community and stakeholder engagement phase;
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Refine the draft Bylaw and submit it to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for review and approval;
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Bring the new DCC Bylaw forward for Council adoption.
Respectfully submitted: James Macintosh, Director of Engineering Services
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DISTRICT OF UCLUELET
DCC AND ACC PROGRAMS
Council Presentation
June 10th, 2025
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PROJECT PURPOSE
Ensure the District is collecting funds to cost
share the infrastructure and amenities needed
to support growth by:
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Updating the District of Ucluelet's DCC Bylaw
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Developing an ACC Bylaw (new)
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CoW MEETING PURPOSE &
OUTCOMES
Purpose
Familiarize Council with proposed ACC & DCC
programs and Rates
Outcomes
- Receive Council Direction on:
1.
Municipal Assist Factor
2.
Stakeholder engagement
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1.
DCC and ACC Overview
2.
Technical Inputs
3.
Present Draft DCC Program and Proposed Rates
4.
Implementation Elements
5.
Next Steps & Discussion
WORKSHOP AGENDA
DCC AND ACC PROGRAM UPDATE KICKOFF WORKSHOP
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OVERVIEW
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- Help communities recover the costs of off-site infrastructure needed for
growth
- Based on the principle of cost-sharing, ensuring new development pays its
share of growth-related infrastructure
- Provincially-regulated development finance tool
o Part 14, Division 19 of the Local Government Act (LGA)
o New legislation (Bill 46) now allows a wider scope of services and amenities
(November 2023)
o DCC Best Practices Guide (March 2025)
o ACC Best Practices Guide (March 2025)
WHAT ARE DCCS AND ACCS?
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- Fosters a fair and equitable approach where growth pays for growth and
infrastructure costs are transparent
- Creates consistency for the development community through a clear policy
framework
- Ensures certainty that services support growth and development
- Minimizes financial risk to the District
- Ensures timely processing of development applications
WHY USE DCCS AND ACCS?
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WHY NOW?
- The current Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw was consolidated in 2007;
since that time:
o The District has grown (~35%) and is expected to continue growing
o Infrastructure costs have increased
o DCC Legislation and best practices have advanced
o District faces different infrastructure needs, such as new Master Plans
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WHAT PROJECTS ARE DCC-ELIGIBLE?
DCCS CAN BE USED TO FUND
DCCS CANNOT BE USED TO FUND
Capital costs for planning, engineering, design,
or studies for:
- Transportation services
- Water services
- Drainage services
- Sewer services
- Parkland acquisition and improvements
- Fire protection facilities (new)
- Police facilities (new)
- Solid waste and recycling facilities (new)
- Infrastructure or parks needed to serve the
existing population (deficiencies, asset
replacement)
- In other words: DCC projects must be
growth-related
- Operations and maintenance costs
- Community buildings - eligible under ACCs
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WHAT WORKS ARE ACC-ELIGIBLE?
ACCs CAN BE USED TO FUND
ACCs CANNOT BE USED TO FUND
Amenities (non-exhaustive)
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Community, youth, or seniors' centre
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Recreation or athletic facility
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Library
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Daycare facility
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Public square
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Projects otherwise eligible for DCCs
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Projects needed to serve the existing
population (deficiencies, asset replacement),
i.e., ACC projects must be growth-related
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Operations and Maintenance Costs
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TECHNICAL INPUTS
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DCCs must be paid by applicants at either:
- subdivision approval for low density development
sites, or
- building permits for medium- and high-density
residential uses, commercial, industrial, and
institutional development.
HOW AND WHEN ARE DCCs COLLECTED?
Where subdivision is not applicable for low-density development sites, DCCs
may be charged at building permit.
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DEFINITIONS
Medium Density
Residential
Buildings with 3 or more units that each have their own
entrance (like townhouses, triplexes, or mobile homes)
and in some cases accessory buildings
Low Density
Residential
Single- and two-family dwellings, where each
unit can include up to one secondary suite
(in line with SSMUH legislation)
High Density
Residential
Multi-unit dwelling containing 3 or more self-
contained units accessed through a common
hallway (stacked)
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GROWTH
Estimate
residential &
non-
residential
growth &
where it is
expected to
occur
CAPITAL
COSTS &
TIMING
Identify costs &
timing of
projects
needed to
support
growth
BENEFIT
ALLOCATION
Determine the
extent to
which each
project
benefits
growth
DRAFT
RATES
Calculate the
draft DCC &
ACC rates
ASSIST
FACTOR
Council
determines
how much to
assist
development
FEASIBILITY
TESTING
Assess the
impact of
charges on
development
feasibility
CONSULT
Consult with
development
community
MINISTRY
REVIEW
BYLAW
ADOPTION
HOW DO WE DETERMINE THE RATES?
TECHNICAL INPUTS
TECHNICAL INPUTS
POLICY INPUT
POLICY INPUT
50% 50%
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- Population forecasts are based on:
o BC Stats and Census data
o Planning documents (e.g., OCP, Housing Needs Reports)
o Building permit trends by unit type
o Staff knowledge of zoning, land capacity, and servicing constraints
- Population and job growth are translated into development units using persons-
per-unit and floor area assumptions
- The time horizon of the growth projections align with infrastructure and land
use plans (typically between 10 to 30 years)
GROWTH
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- Timing is aligned with anticipated
development and infrastructure needs
- Typically based on a rolling 10- to 30-
year program, updated every 3 to 5
years
- May extend further for long-term
projects that benefit future generations
(e.g., treatment plant)
- Cost estimate accuracy is typically more
precise for near-term projects
CAPITAL COSTS & TIMING
LEAST ACCURATE
MOST ACCURATE
TIMEFRAME & COST ESTIMATES
Short term projects
(~up to 5 years)
Medium term projects
(~5 to 10 years)
Long term projects
(~10+ years)
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ALLOCATING BENEFIT
- Each project is assigned a benefit allocation between 1%* and 100%
*projects that are not growth-driven (i.e., 0%) are ineligible for DCCs
- Percent is based on the extent to which a project will benefit new development
- Ensures costs are shared equitably between existing and future users
PRIMARILY SERVES EXISTING POPULATION
MINIMAL DCCS RECOVERABLE
SERVES FUTURE & EXISTING POPULATION
SOME DCCS ARE RECOVERABLE
PRIMARILY SERVES FUTURE POPULATION
MAXIMUM DCCS RECOVERABLE
1%
100%
LOW
SHARED
HIGH
SHARE OF BENEFIT (TO DEVELOPMENT):
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MUNICIPAL ASSIST FACTOR
- Legislation requires local government to assist development for DCCs and ACCs
- Assist amount must be made up through other revenue sources (e.g., taxation)
- Council has complete discretion to set an assist factor between 1% (least
assistance) and 99% (most assistance)
- The assist factor is varied by:
o Infrastructure program (e.g., roads, water, sewer)
o Amenity category (e.g., libraries, community centers)
The assist factor is cannot be varied by land use type
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PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
- DCCs and ACCs should reflect the
costs of capital projects needed for
new development
- Each project is prioritized in the
context of the project list based on:
o Cost and timing of projects
o Target levels of service to be
achieved
o Benefit to future population
PROJECT LISTS
Benefit to
future
population
Level of
Service
Cost &
Timing
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- $1 Million (M) project cost
- 35% benefit allocation to new growth (i.e., 65% to existing users)
- 1% Municipal Assist Factor
PROJECT EXAMPLE
ASSUMPTIONS
PROJECT COST
e.g., $1M
BENEFIT ALLOCATION
e.g., 35% benefit to growth
ASSIST FACTOR (1%)
e.g., 1% assistance to developer
COST SHARE
DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION
$350K
-
$3.5K
=
$346.5K
DISTRICT CONTRIBUTION
$650K
+
$3.5K
=
$653.5K
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PROPOSED DCC AND ACC RATES
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CURRENT DCC RATE
Land Use
Unit of
Charge
Roads
Sewer
Water
Drainage
Parks
Total
Single Family
Per unit
$3,140
$3,179
$4,450
-
$2,113
$12,882
Multi Family
Per unit
$1,927
$2,543
$3,560
-
$1,690
$9,720
Commercial
Accommodation
Per unit
$1,726
$1,271
$1,780
-
$845
$5,622
Commercial
per m2 GFA
$45.18
$8.77
$12.27
-
-
$66.22
Industrial
per hectare
$37,271
$57,216
$80,091
-
-
$174,578
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- A 1% Municipal Assist Factor was applied across all the
programs, with the exception of:
o Sanitary Sewer Treatment (25%)
o Water Treatment (25%)
o Fire Protection Facilities (25%)
- A 20-year program time horizon was used for most
categories, except:
o Sanitary (30 years)
o Sanitary Treatment (50 years)
o Water Treatment (50 years)
o Fire Protection Facilities (50 years)
PROPOSED DCC PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS
-
These programs include large, long-
term infrastructure projects
designed to serve future generations.
-
Given their scale:
o
A higher municipal assist factor
has been applied to test rate
sensitivity
o
Program timeframes are
aligned more closely with
infrastructure life cycles
o
Reflects the scale and broad
community benefits of the
projects
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PROPOSED DCC RATES
Land Use
Transportation
Water
(NEW)
Water
Treatment
(NEW)
Drainage
Sanitary
(NEW)
Sanitary
Treatment
Parks
(NEW)
Fire
Total
Charges
Low Density Residential
$4,920.45
$1,413.46
$2,903.95
$4,697.85
$3,852.36
$6,806.97
$1,990.97
$1,633.67
$28,219.67
Medium Density
Residential
$2,239.66
$833.58
$1,712.58
$ 2,245.29
$ 2,271.90
$4,014.37
$1,174.16
$963.45
$15,454.99
High Density Residential
$2,103.92
$507.39
$1,042.44
$ 1,145.82
$1,382.90
$2,443.53
$714.71
$ 586.45
$9,927.15
Commercial
Accommodation
$2,103.92
$471.15
$967.98
$ 1,145.82
$1,284.12
$2,268.99
$663.66
$ 544.56
$9,450.19
Commercial
$33.93
$3.62
$7.45
$14.80
$9.88
$17.45
$5.11
$4.19
$96.43
Industrial
$10.18
$1.63
$ 3.35
$10.36
$4.45
$7.85
$-
$1.89
$39.70
Institutional
$33.93
$3.62
$7.45
$13.98
$9.88
$17.45
$5.11
$4.19
$95.61
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PROPOSED ACC RATE
Land Use
Unit of Charge
Proposed Rates
Low Density Residential
Per unit
$6,500.50
Medium Density Residential
Per unit
$3,833.63
High Density Residential
Per unit
$2,333.51
Commercial Accommodation
Per unit
$2,166.83
Commercial
per m2 GFA
$16.67
Industrial
per m2 GFA
$7.50
Institutional
per m2 GFA
$16.67
*Note: A proposed Municipal Assist Factor of 1% has been applied; the program is based on a 20-year time horizon
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COMMUNITY COMPARISONS
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DCC COMPARISON
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (PER UNIT)
$3,722.27
$18,248.00
$23,490.21
$23,646.12
$23,984.35
$24,582.07
$26,186.56
$28,219.67
$36,221.26
$-
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
Tofino (2010)
Sooke (2024)
Lake Cowichan (2022)
Cumberland (2022)
Victoria (2024)
Oak Bay (2024)
Ucluelet (2025; Proposed)
Langford (2022)
Roads DCC
Drainage DCC
Sewer DCC
Parks DCC
Water DCC
Fire Services DCC
Regional DCC
Protective Services DCC
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DCC COMPARISON
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (PER UNIT)
$5,457.98
$3,004.09
$3,921.24
$-
$2,770.24
$2,546.16
$3,471.00
$-
$2,532.91
$10,331.05
$12,843.22
$13,096.83
$13,781.99
$14,529.66
$15,454.99
$16,745.93
$18,013.50
$-
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
Tofino (2010)
Cumberland (2022)
Lake Cowichan (2022)
Sooke (2024)
Victoria (2024)
Ucluelet (2025; Proposed)
Oak Bay (2024)
Langford (2022)
Roads DCC
Drainage DCC
Sewer DCC
Parks DCC
Water DCC
Fire Services DCC
Protective sevices DCC
Regional DCC
Sum of TOTAL
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DCC COMPARISON
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (PER UNIT)
$-
$-
$586.45
$-
$1,542.00
$1,644.00
$1,644.00
$6,809.39
$8,215.35
$9,388.56
$9,927.15
$10,206.58
$10,757.19
$10,890.51
$-
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
Langford (2022)
Sooke (2024)
Lake Cowichan (2022)
Ucluelet (2025; Proposed)
Victoria (2024)
Cumberland (2022)
Oak Bay (2024)
Roads DCC
Drainage DCC
Sewer DCC
Water DCC
Fire DCC
Parks DCC
Protective services DCC
Regional DCC
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DCC COMPARISON
COMMERCIAL (PER M2 GROSS FLOOR AREA)
$10.74
$10.74
$67.59
$69.44
$72.50
$84.08
$91.03
$96.43
$112.47
$128.26
-
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
140.00
Lake Cowichan (2022)
Langford (2022)
Tofino (2010)
Oak Bay (2024)
Victoria (2024)
Ucluelet (2025; Proposed)
Sooke (2024)
Cumberland (2022)
Roads DCC
Drainage DCC
Sewer DCC
Water DCC
Parks DCC
Fire Services DCC
Protective services DCC
Regional DCC
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DCC COMPARISON
INDUSTRIAL (PER M2 GROSS FLOOR AREA)
$16.73
$24.79
$30.70
$39.70
$40.31
$45.23
$74.12
$74.31
$-
$20
$40
$60
$80
Langford (2022)
Cumberland (2022)
Victoria (2024)
Ucluelet (2025; Proposed)
Tofino (2010)
Oak Bay (2024)
Lake Cowichan (2022)
Sooke (2024)
Roads DCC
Drainage DCC
Sewer DCC
Water DCC
Fire Services DCC
Parks DCC
Protective services DCC
Regional DCC
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DCC COMPARISON
INSTITUTIONAL (PER M2 GROSS FLOOR AREA)
$57.11
$71.50
$84.08
$91.03
$95.61
$97.90
$125.02
$144.74
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
Lake Cowichan (2022)
Tofino (2010)
Oak Bay (2024)
Victoria (2024)
Ucluelet (2025; Proposed)
Langford (2022)
Sooke (2024)
Cumberland (2022)
Sum of Roads
Sum of Drainage
Sum of Sewer
Sum of Water
Sum of Fire Services
Sum of Parks
Sum of Protetective services
Sum of Regional DCCs
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ACC COMPARISON
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
13.5 K
26.2 K
3.9 K
$2,334
5.0 K
2.5 K
0.0 K
5.0 K
10.0 K
15.0 K
20.0 K
25.0 K
30.0 K
Burnaby (2024)
District of North Vancouver (2024; Proposed)
Oak Bay (2024)
Ucluelet (2025; Proposed)
Pitt Meadows (2024)
Abbotsford (2024; Proposed)
ACC Total
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DCC AND ACC IMPLEMENTATION
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ENGAGEMENT
- Best practice is to consult with key interested parties,
like the development community, as part of the ACC
and DCC updates
- Information to be shared on District's website and
through invitation letters to identified
individuals/organizations
- In-person workshop planned, unless there is high
interest (will shift to virtual)
There is often no consultation with the broader general public, as they are not
affected by the DCC and ACC rates
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IN-STREAM PROTECTION
New DCC rates apply upon bylaw adoption, but in-
stream protection may apply for eligible complete
applications:
A complete application is one:
❑That has been received
❑Is complete
❑Has been paid
Subdivision (LGA Sec. 511)
Building Permit (LGA Sec. 568)
-
Subdivision application submitted
before bylaw adoption and fee paid
-
Exempt from new rates for 12 months
-
Subdivision must be approved within
that time
-
Building permit issued within 12
months of adoption
-
Requires precursor application
(building, DP, or rezoning)
submitted and paid before adoption
-
Development must be fully within
precursor area
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STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS (UNDER LEGISLATION)
DCC Exemptions
ACC Exemptions
-
Buildings for public worship
-
Development does not impose a new capital
cost burden
-
DCCs have been charged previously
Can be varied by Council:
-
Building permits for ≤ $50,000
-
Residential units ≤ 29m2 in size
-
Fewer than 4 units, i.e. duplex/triplexes
-
Development does not result in growth
-
ACCs have been charged previously
-
In some cases, affordable housing
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- Council can waive or reduce ACCs or
DCCs on eligible developments
- Waivers and Reductions should be
established in a separate bylaw - as they
do not require Ministerial approval
- Where an ACC or DCC is waived or
reduced, the costs must be made up
through other revenue (e.g., taxation)
POTENTIAL WAIVERS AND REDUCTIONS
Development eligible for Waivers and
Reductions:
DCC &
ACC
-
Not-for-profit rental housing
-
For-profit affordable rental housing
DCC
-
Housing designed for reduced
environmental impact/GHGs
ACC
-
Housing subject to requirements
under an affordable and special
needs housing zoning bylaw
(Inclusionary Zoning bylaw)
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TIMELINE
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Note: Upon bylaw adoption, there is a 12-month grace period for in-stream development
DCC & ACC
BYLAW
UPDATE
PROCESS
Consult with Stakeholders
Provincial Approval of DCC Program
PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT
Estimate growth
Develop DCC and ACC project lists
Consider draft Assist Factor
Calculate draft DCC and ACC Rates
Present Draft DCC and ACC Rates to Council
Three Readings of DCC and ACC Bylaw
Adopt DCC and ACC Bylaw
BYLAW
ADOPTION
COUNCIL INPUT
COUNCIL INPUT
COUNCIL INPUT
COUNCIL INPUT
We are here!
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QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION
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DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE (DCC)
BYLAW UPDATE
DISTRICT OF UCLUELET
June 10, 2025
DCC Background Report - DRAFT
312 - 645 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1G2 | T: 250.220.7060
CONTACT: Laura Bernier
E: [email protected]
Appendix B - DCC Program Background Report
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This report is prepared for the sole use of the District of Ucluelet. No representations of any kind
are made by Urban Systems Ltd. or its employees to any party with whom Urban Systems Ltd. does
not have a contract. © 2024 URBAN SYSTEMS®.
File: 1427.0019.01
312 - 645 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1G2 | T: 250.220.7060
PREPARED FOR:
James MacIntosh
Director of Engineering Services
200 Main Street, Ucluelet, BC
V0R 3A0
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DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE (DCC) BYLAW UPDATE | i
CONTENTS
CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................... I
APPENDICES ....................................................................................................................... II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................ III
1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ............................................................................... 1
1.1.1 KEY DRIVERS ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.2 KEY INPUTS ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
2.0 DCC CALCULATION METHODOLOGY AND KEY FINDINGS ................................................. 2
2.1
SCOPE OF PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 JURISDICTION-WIDE VERSUS AREA-SPECIFIC CHARGES ....................................................... 2
2.1.2 TIME FRAME .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.1.3 DCC ELIGIBLE SERVICES .................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2
ESTIMATING GROWTH .................................................................................................................................................. 2
2.2.1 LAND USE CATEGORIES ................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2.2 DEVELOPMENT FORECAST ........................................................................................................................... 2
2.2.3 EQUIVALENCIES......................................................................................................................................................3
2.3
PROJECT LISTS ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1 DCC PROJECTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.2 ALLOCATION OF BENEFIT ...............................................................................................................................5
2.3.3 USE OF ASSIST FACTOR .................................................................................................................................... 2
3.0 DCC PROGRAM COSTS .................................................................................................. 3
3.1
INTEREST ON LONG-TERM DEBT ...........................................................................................................................3
4.0 DCC RATES .................................................................................................................. 3
5.0 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION ..................................................................................... 6
6.0 POLICY CONSIDERATIONS AND DECISIONS ................................................................... 6
6.1
BYLAW EXEMPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 6
6.2
COLLECTION OF CHARGES - BUILDING PERMIT AND SUBDIVISION......................................... 6
6.3
COLLECTION OF DCCS ON REDEVELOPED OR EXPANDED DEVELOPMENTS ................... 7
6.4
FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY ............................................................................................................................................... 7
7.0 DCC IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................. 7
7.1
IN-STREAM PROTECTION AND PHASE-IN OF DCC RATES ................................................................. 7
7.2
REBATES AND CREDITS ............................................................................................................................................... 8
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7.3
DCC MONITORING AND ACCOUNTING ............................................................................................................ 8
7.4
DCC REVIEWS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
TABLE OF FIGURES
Table 1. DCC Key Elements .......................................................................................................................................................... iv
Table 2. Summary of Land Use Categories ........................................................................................................................ 2
Table 3. Growth Projections (20-50Year) ..............................................................................................................................3
Table 4. Equivalent Unit Methodology ..................................................................................................................................3
Table 5. Equivalent Units ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Table 6. DCC Project List Summary ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Table 7. Summary of Benefit Factor Methodology ...................................................................................................... 2
Table 8. Total Cost of Proposed DCC Program ................................................................................................................3
Table 9. Current DCC Rates .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Table 10. Total Proposed DCC Rates ........................................................................................................................................5
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: DCC SERVICES TECHNICAL CALCULATIONS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2023, the District of Ucluelet initiated the process of updating its Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw, which
was last updated in 2007. The goal of this update is to ensure infrastructure funding keeps pace with anticipated
growth.
The DCC Bylaw Update aligns with:
-
Local Government policy and planning, like the District's Official Community Plan (OCP).
-
Aligns with recently released DCC Best Practice Guide
The DCC Program was informed by cross-departmental collaboration between staff from Planning, Building,
Permits and Bylaw, Public Works (Engineering), Parks & Recreation, Administration and Finance. Together with
the project team, these departments developed updated project lists and draft DCC rates reflective of the
community's future servicing needs.
New provincial legislation for housing and DCCs are key considerations in the development of this DCC Program.
While the legislation allows for new infrastructure categories such as solid waste, fire services, and police services,
only fire services projects have been incorporated at this time.
The update of this DCC Bylaw involved the following:
-
Reviewing residential and non-residential growth projections.
-
Identifying eligible DCC projects, cost estimates and appropriate benefit factors.
-
Determining appropriate land use categories and units of charge; and,
-
Allocating costs based on impact on infrastructure (equivalence factors).
This report outlines the District of Ucluelet's proposed DCC Program and 2025 DCC rates, which are summarized
in Table ES-1.
Table ES-1: Proposed 2025 DCC Rates
Land Use
Unit
Transpor
tation
Water
Water
Treat.
Drainage
Sanitary
Sanitary
Treat.
Parks
Fire
Services
Low-Density
Residential
per lot
$4,920.45
$1,413.46
$2,903.95
4,697.85
$3,852.36
$6,806.97
$1,990.97
$1,633.67
Medium-Density
Residential
per
unit
$2,239.66
$833.58
$1,712.58
$2,245.29
$2,271.90
$4,014.37
$1,174.16
$963.45
High-Density
Residential
per
unit
$2,103.92
$507.39
$1,042.44
$1,145.82
$1,382.90
$2,443.53
$714.71
$586.45
Commercial
per m2
of GFA
$2,103.92
$471.15
$967.98
$1,145.82
$1,284.12
$2,268.99
$663.66
$544.56
Commercial
Accommodation
per
unit
$33.93
$3.62
$7.45
$14.80
$9.88
$17.45
$5.11
$4.19
Industrial
per m2
of GFA
$10.18
$1.63
$3.35
$10.36
$4.45
$7.85
$-
$1.89
Institutional
per m2
of GFA
$33.93
$3.62
$7.45
$13.98
$9.88
$17.45
$5.11
$4.19
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DCC Key Elements
Prepared by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Development Cost Charge Best Practices Guide (Best Practices
Guide) stipulates key elements that should be considered when determining DCC rates. Table 1 outlines the key
elements, decisions, and supporting rationale used in this update. The table also indicates whether the approach
aligns with the Best Practices Guide.
Table 1. DCC Key Elements
Key Element
DCC
Update
Rationale
Aligns
with Best
Practices
Guide?
Time Horizon
20, 30, 50
Years
Aligns with the OCP, master plans, capital plans, and
infrastructure planning studies
District-wide or
area-specific
charge
District -
wide charge
DCC projects are components of District-wide
infrastructure/parks systems and therefore provide a
District-wide benefit
Grant Assistance
None
No identified DCC projects include grant assistance
Developer
Contribution
None
No identified DCC projects include a developer
contribution
Financing
No
No identified DCC projects include financing
Benefit Factor
33% to 100%
-
Baseline - Benefit to the Population at Large
-
Rule of Thumb
-
Technical Analysis
Municipal Assist
Factor (MAF)
1%,
25%
A 1% municipal assist factor was applied for the
majority of the DCC programs; a 25% municipal
assist factor was applied for programs with large,
long-term infrastructure projects.
(To be determined by Council)
Units of charge
Per lot, per
dwelling
unit, and
per m2
Gross Floor
Area (GFA)
Per lot or per dwelling unit for low density
residential. DCCs are levied on single family
dwellings at time of subdivision or building permit,
as determined by the District, to collect DCCs as
early in the process as possible.
Per dwelling unit for medium density and high
density residential. DCCs are levied on ground-
oriented attached dwellings and apartment units at
building permit when the number of units is known.
Per m2 of Gross Floor Area (GFA) for commercial,
industrial, and institutional uses as impact on
infrastructure is expected to correlate most closely
with floor space.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
In 2024, the District of Ucluelet (District) initiated the process to update their Development Cost Charge
(DCC) bylaw, Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 738, 1996, and related Amendment Bylaw No. 1056,
2007.
The District of Ucluelet currently collects DCCs for roads, sewer (storm and sanitary), water distribution,
and parks. The DCC program has been updated with the aim of capturing growth trends, projects
needed to support growth, cost escalation, and changes to provincial legislation.
Many municipalities across B.C. use DCCs as a cost-recovery tool to support municipal financial
sustainability. The advantages of implementing and updating a DCC Bylaw are as follows:
-
Provides certainty to the development community about infrastructure upgrade costs and what
projects these costs will pay for.
-
Ensures costs for future infrastructure are fairly distributed across the benefiting developments.
-
Fosters fairness by ensuring the development community and existing property taxpayers share
the costs of growth-related infrastructure.
-
Minimizes financial risk by allowing the District to save for growth-related infrastructure costs.
This DCC update aligns with the legislative requirements outlined in Part 14, Division 19 of the Local
Government Act, the Community Charter, and the DCC Best Practices Guide.
1.1.1 KEY DRIVERS
The revised DCC program will capture current infrastructure costs for capital projects that are driven by
growth for the following services: water, water treatment, sanitary sewer, sanitary sewer treatment,
drainage, transportation, fire protection, and parks (land acquisition and parkland improvements). The
proposed rates ensures that those who will use and benefit from the services provided by the District
share in the costs of growth-related infrastructure in a fair and equitable manner.
Key drivers for updating the District's DCC program include:
-
Increasing development pressures, community growth, and changing development patterns.
-
New infrastructure projects required to meet future development and growth.
-
Increasing costs of construction and land acquisition costs.
-
Ensuring timely and transparent cost recovery on capital projects.
1.1.2 KEY INPUTS
The District's updated DCC program aligns with capital planning, OCP growth projections, and historical
building permit data, as well as conversations with key staff across various departments.
The development of the updated DCC program involved technical analysis to determine the costs of the
infrastructure that is required to meet future growth. This included:
-
Determining the projected growth of the District and future land use patterns.
-
The impacts of that growth on capital infrastructure projects.
-
The benefit of each project to new versus existing development.
-
The Municipal Assist Factor (MAF) that will be applied to each DCC program.
These technical inputs, along with Council's discretionary ability to set the MAF, are used to calculate the
DCC rates.
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Please note that the material provided in this background report is meant for information only. The
District's adopted DCC Bylaw should be referred to for rates and requirements.
2.0 DCC CALCULATION METHODOLOGY AND KEY FINDINGS
2.1 SCOPE OF PROGRAM
2.1.1 JURISDICTION-WIDE VERSUS AREA-SPECIFIC CHARGES
Local governments must decide whether to apply DCCs uniformly across the entire jurisdiction or tailor
them to specific areas. Area-Specific Charges set different DCC rates for distinct areas, appropriate when
certain regions have unique infrastructure requirements or growth patterns.
In the District of Ucluelet, growth and infrastructure needs are evenly distributed. The updated DCC rates
have been calculated on the basis of a jurisdiction-wide charge. As such, the DCC rate will be applied
consistently throughout the municipality.
2.1.2 TIME FRAME
For the District of Ucluelet, the DCC Bylaw Update is largely based on a 30-year planning horizon,
consistent with the growth projections outlined in the Official Community Plan (OCP).
A 30-year planning horizon was considered for Sanitary Sewer to align with master plans.
A 50-year planning horizon was applied to program with large infrastructure projects with an anticipated
benefit for future generations in order to better align with infrastructure lifecycles.
This build-out program includes all the infrastructure needed to support full development as envisioned
in the OCP over that time frame. By planning for a 20-year horizon, the District ensures long-term
infrastructure readiness while aligning DCC investments with anticipated growth.
2.1.3 DCC ELIGIBLE SERVICES
For the District of Ucluelet's updated DCC Bylaw, the following service categories are included as
eligible for DCC funding:
-
Roads
-
Water and Water Treatment
-
Sanitary Sewer and Sanitary Sewer
Treatment
-
Storm Drainage
-
Parks
-
Fire Protection Services
Police and solid waste services were not included in this DCC Update.
2.2 ESTIMATING GROWTH
2.2.1 LAND USE CATEGORIES
The proposed DCCs are based on different land use categories that serve as a proxy to reflect the impact
of different built forms on infrastructure services. The definitions in Error! Reference source not
found.Table 2 apply to the land use categories used in the DCC Bylaw.
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Table 2. Summary of Land Use Categories
Land Use
Inclusions and definitions
Low-Density
Residential
A Single Family Dwelling, which may contain one additional dwelling unit in the
form of an attached secondary suite, or a Duplex Dwelling with no secondary
suite(s).
Medium-Density
Residential
Three (3) or more self-contained units of residential development accessible
through separate, ground-oriented entrances (i.e., not accessed through a
common hallway) and does not contain a self-contained dwelling unit wholly or
partly above another self-contained dwelling unit. Included forms of
development include detached secondary suites, garden suites, townhouses,
triplexes, fourplexes, mobile homes, and modular homes.
High-Density
Residential
A building or portion of a building containing three (3) or more self-contained
dwelling units accessed through a common hallway, one or more of which are
wholly or partly above another self-contained dwelling unit (e.g., apartments).
Commercial
A commercial development in a Commercial Entertainment, Commercial
Recreation, or Commercial Tourist Accommodation zone listed in the Zoning
Bylaw or a similar development in another zone permitted in accordance with
the Zoning Bylaw, in which the predominant use of the zone, as determined by
its purpose and list of permitted uses, is of a commercial nature.
Commercial
Accommodation
A commercial accommodation refers to land or a building which is zoned to
permit commercial accommodation use under the District's Zoning Bylaw.
Industrial
An industrial development in a Light, Medium, or Service Industry zone listed in
the Zoning Bylaw, or similar development in another Zone permitted in
accordance with the Zoning Bylaw, in which the predominant use, as determined
by its general purpose and list of permitted uses, is of an industrial nature.
Institutional
An institutional development in a public or institutional zone listed in the Zoning
Bylaw or a similar development in another zone permitted in accordance with
the Zoning Bylaw, in which the predominant use of the zone, as determined by
its purpose and list of permitted uses, is of an institutional nature.
2.2.2 DEVELOPMENT FORECAST
Statistics Canada Census data (2016 and 2021), Official Community Plan (OCP), building permit data, and
conversations with staff were used to develop the District's population growth and residential
projections.
Growth projections for commercial, industrial, and institutional uses are based on a review of historical
building permit data, Land Use Demand Study (2021), and staff input. The projections account for new
and ongoing development applications and vacant land capacity to reflect anticipated changes
development more accurately over the next 20, 30, and 50 years.
The residential and non-residential growth projections used in this DCC update are shown in Error!
Reference source not found. below.
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Table 3. Growth Projections (20-50Year)
Land Use
Population (20
year)
Population (30
year)
Population (50
year)
Units
Low-Density
Residential
400
600
1,000
Per unit
Medium-Density
Residential
160
240
400
Per unit
High-Density
Residential
80
120
200
Per unit
Commercial
39,900
600
1,000
Per m2 of gross
floor area
Commercial
Accommodation
400
55,400
92,300
Per unit
Industrial
57,600
86,400
144,000
Per m2 of gross
floor area
Institutional
3,400
5,200
8,600
Per m2 of gross
floor area
2.2.3 EQUIVALENCIES
Different types of development place varying levels of demand on infrastructure. To ensure fairness in
how DCCs are applied, equivalency factors are used to represent the relative impact each land use
category, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional, has on infrastructure services.
These factors help balance the differing demands and enable consistent and equitable DCC rates
across land uses.
For residential development, equivalency factors are typically based on persons per household using
data from Statistics Canada. These factors reflect differences in unit type, density, and occupancy
patterns to better estimate the population-related demand each residential development places on
infrastructure.
For non-residential development, including commercial, industrial, and institutional uses, equivalency is
generally based on population per square meter or employees per square meter.
The equivalent units used to reflect the demand that each land use category places on infrastructure
services are described in Table 4.
Table 4. Equivalent Unit Methodology
Service
Methodology
Water
Residential uses:
-
Average household size (person per household)
Non-residential uses:
-
Equivalent population/employees per square metre
Sanitary
Parks
Fire
Roads
Trips generated
Drainage
Runoff coefficients
The equivalency units in Table 5 are aligned with the District of Ucluelet's modelling work. Updates
have been made to include consideration for the presence of secondary suites in the Low-Density
Residential land use category (i.e., single-unit homes).
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Table 5. Equivalent Units
Land Use
Transportation
Water
Drainage
Sanitary
Parks
Fire
Services
Low-Density
Residential
1.450
3.900
1.000
3.900
3.900
3.900
Medium-Density
Residential
0.660
2.300
0.480
2.300
2.300
2.300
High-Density
Residential
0.620
1.400
0.240
1.400
1.400
1.400
Commercial
0.003
0.018
0.003
0.018
0.018
0.018
Commercial
Accommodation
0.010
0.010
0.003
0.010
0.010
0.010
Industrial
0.003
0.005
0.002
0.005
-
0.005
Institutional
0.010
0.010
0.003
0.010
0.010
0.010
2.3 PROJECT LISTS
DCC rates are determined by applying the key elements, growth projections and equivalencies,
described earlier in this report, to projects that are DCC eligible and expected to be built within the
specified DCC timeframe.
2.3.1 DCC PROJECTS
The proposed projects align the DCC programs with current hard costs (i.e., construction, materials) and
were vetted for eligibility according to the Ministerial requirements for DCCs. Capital costs for projects
are based on new project lists and include contingency and engineering allowances. A summary of the
DCC project lists is included in Table 6; comprehensive DCC project lists are provided in Appendix A.
Table 6. DCC Project List Summary
Service
Project List Summary
Transportation
-
Complete streets and active transportation improvements
-
Sidewalk and intersection installations and improvements
Water
-
New watermains and watermain upgrades, treatment plant, and reservoir
Water
Treatment
-
Water treatment plant
Sanitary
-
Sanitary mains and pipe upgrades
-
Lift station servicing
Sanitary
Treatment
-
Sanitary treatment plant
Drainage
-
Stormwater drainage system upgrades
-
New drainage mains
Parks
-
Parkland improvements and acquisition
Fire Services
-
Fire hall expansion
Note: the District of Ucluelet will own and control all projects in this DCC program.
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All parkland improvement projects in this DCC update align with the eligibility requirements of the
legislation. As per the DCC Best Practices Guide, parkland improvement works are limited to:
-
Fencing
-
Landscaping
-
Drainage and irrigation
-
Trails
-
Restrooms
-
Changing rooms
-
Playground equipment
-
Playing field equipment
2.3.2 ALLOCATION OF BENEFIT
Project benefit factors (or benefit allocations) are used to determine to what extent a proposed project
benefits future growth versus existing users and are determined on a project-by-project basis.
Some DCC projects may benefit the population at large, in which case the capital costs (or a portion of
them) should be shared by the entire community. Other projects will only benefit new growth, in which
case the new users benefiting from these services will pay most of the project costs.
Factors considered when determining benefit factors include:
-
Population growth analysis and modelling (new vs. existing population) developed for the
District's OCP update;
-
Proximity to areas experiencing new growth and /or redevelopment for parks and some active
transportation; and/or,
-
Project triggers and timing.
The benefit factor of each DCC eligible project was evaluated on a scale of 33% to 100% using three main
approaches:
1.
Baseline - Benefit to the population at large (33%)
As part of Ucluelet's "low-ish growth scenario," the District is expecting a population increase of
approximately 33% over the next 20 years. All projects included in the DCC program are anticipated to
provide a minimum benefit of 33% to the community as a whole, including existing residents. This
baseline recognizes that while the primary purpose of the DCC program is to support growth, many
infrastructure projects will also enhance capacity and services for the current population. This shared
benefit is reflected in how project costs are allocated between new and existing development.
2.
Rule of thumb
-
50% - Benefits both new development and existing development equally
-
60% - Benefits both new development and existing development somewhat equally
-
100% - Benefits only new development
3.
Technical Analysis
-
To determine increases in service capacity - done through modeling and master
planning for water, sanitary, and drainage projects
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A summary of the benefit factor methodology is included in Table 7.
Table 7. Summary of Benefit Factor Methodology
Service
Benefit Allocation
(Developer Responsibility)
Benefit Factor Methodology
Transportation
33% to 100%
-
Rule of thumb
-
Benefit to the population at large
Water
50% to 100%
-
Rule of thumb
-
Benefit to the population at large
Water
Treatment
50%
-
Rule of thumb - Benefits both new
development and existing
development equally
Sanitary
50%
-
Rule of thumb
-
Benefit to the population at large
Sanitary
Treatment
50%
-
Rule of thumb - Benefits both new
development and existing
development equally
Drainage
50%
-
Rule of thumb
-
Benefit to the population at large
Parks
33% to 60%
-
Rule of thumb
-
Benefit to the population at large
Fire Services
50%
-
Rule of thumb
-
Benefit to the population at large
2.3.3 USE OF ASSIST FACTOR
As required by the Local Government Act, Development Cost Charges (DCCs) must include a Municipal
Assist Factor, a portion of the capital cost that the local government helps pay for instead of passing the
full cost on to new development. This means the DCC program is designed to share the financial
responsibility between new development and the broader community.
The assist factor is separate from the benefit allocation between existing and future users. It is a policy
decision made by Council and must be set at a minimum of 1%. The assist factor helps ensure that DCCs
remain fair and support overall affordability, while also recognizing that some costs are shared for the
benefit of the whole community.
For this update a 1% municipal factor was applied to all services except Sanitary Sewer Treatment.
Water Treatment and Fire Protection. These programs include large, long-term infrastructure designed
to serve future generations.
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3.0 DCC PROGRAM COSTS
The total DCC Program Costs amount to $91.7 M--of those costs, $38.9 M are eligible for recovery through
DCCs (i.e., paid by developers). The District is responsible for funding the remaining $52.9 M ($1.69
M/year) through District revenues (e.g., property tax). This is a key consideration for Council when
considering the District's financial sustainability and the costs to developers and existing taxpayers. These
costs are included in
Table 8.
Table 8. Total Cost of Proposed DCC Program
Service
Total Capital
Costs
Municipal
Assist Factor
DCC
Recoverable
Program
Costs
Municipal
Costs
Annual
Municipal
Costs (20-50 y)
Transportation
$11.3 M
20%
$5.5 M
$5.7 M
$.29 M
Water
$1.5 M
1%
$1.5 M
$.0 M
$.0 M
Water
Treatment
$9.6 M
25%
$3.6 M
$6.0 M
$.12 M
Drainage
$8.2 M
1%
$4.1 M
$4.2 M
$.21 M
Sanitary
$9.8 M
1%
$4.9 M
$5.0 M
$.17 M
Sanitary
Treatment
$37.5 M
25%
$14.1 M
$23.4 M
$.47 M
Parks
$4.8 M
1%
$1.8 M
$3.0 M
$.15 M
Fire Services
$9.0 M
25%
$3.4 M
$5.6 M
$.28 M
Total
$91.7 M
-
$38.9 M
$52.9 M
$1.69 M
3.1 INTEREST ON LONG-TERM DEBT
No interest on long-term debt is included in the DCC program.
4.0 DCC RATES
DCC rates are determined by applying the key elements outlined earlier in this report--including growth
projections, equivalency factors, and the list of eligible projects expected to be constructed within the
DCC timeframe. These rates reflect the cost of providing new infrastructure to support anticipated
development in the District.
Table 9 shows the District of Ucluelet's current DCC rates, which have been in place since 2007. Table 10
presents the newly proposed DCC rates for 2025, based on updated growth expectations and
infrastructure needs.
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The DCC calculations use a 1% assist factor across all service categories, unless otherwise noted. This
ensures a fair contribution from the District while keeping rates reasonable for new development.
Table 9. Current DCC Rates
Land Use
Unit
Transport-
ation
Water
Drainage
Sanitary
Parks
Total
Single Family
Per
unit
$3,140
$4,450
$-
$3,179
$2,113
$12,882
Multi Family
Per
unit
$1,927
$3,560
$-
$2,543
$1,690
$9,720
Commercial
Accommodation
Per
unit
$1,726
$1,780
$-
$1,271
$845
$5,622
Commercial
Per m2
of GFA
$45.18
$12.27
$-
$8.77
$-
$66.22
Industrial
Per m2
of GFA
$37,271
$80,091
$-
$57,216
$-
$174,578
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Table 10. Total Proposed DCC Rates
Land Use
Unit
Transport-
ation
Water
Water
Treatment
Drainage
Sanitary
Sanitary
Treatment
Parks
Fire
Services
Total
Low-
Density
Residential
Per lot
$4,920.45
$1,413.46
$2,903.95
$4,697.85
$3,852.36
$6,806.97
$1,990.97
$1,633.67
$28,219.67
Medium-
Density
Residential
Per unit
$2,239.66
$833.58
$1,712.58
$2,245.29
$2,271.90
$4,014.37
$1,174.16
$963.45
$15,454.99
High-
Density
Residential
Per unit
$2,103.92
$507.39
$1,042.44
$1,145.82
$1,382.90
$2,443.53
$714.71
$586.45
$9,927.15
Commercial
Per m2 of
GFA
$2,103.92
$471.15
$967.98
$1,145.82
$1,284.12
$2,268.99
$663.66
$544.56
$9,450.19
Commercial
Accommod
ation
Per unit
$33.93
$3.62
$7.45
$14.80
$9.88
$17.45
$5.11
$4.19
$96.43
Industrial
Per m2 of
GFA
$10.18
$1.63
$3.35
$10.36
$4.45
$7.85
$-
$1.89
$39.70
Institutional
Per m2 of
GFA
$33.93
$3.62
$7.45
$13.98
$9.88
$17.45
$5.11
$4.19
$95.61
*The DCC Rates apply a 1% Municipal Assist Factor
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5.0 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION
[To be updated once stakeholder consultation is completed - pending Council direction]
6.0 POLICY CONSIDERATIONS AND DECISIONS
6.1 BYLAW EXEMPTIONS
The LGA is clear that a DCC cannot be levied if the proposed development does not impose new capital
cost burdens on the District, or if a DCC has already been paid in regard to the same development.
However, if additional further expansion for the same development creates new capital cost burdens or
uses up capacity, the DCCs can be levied for the additional costs.
The LGA further restricts the levying of the DCC at the time of application for a building permit if:
-
The building permit is for a church or place of public worship as per the Community Charter; or
-
Buildings that contain fewer than 4 self-contained dwelling units.
-
The value of the work authorized by the building permit does not exceed $50,000 or a higher
amount as prescribed by bylaw; or
-
Unit size is no larger than 29 sq.m. and only for residential use.
Legislation allows local governments to charge DCCs at building permit on residential buildings with
fewer than four self-contained dwelling units, if such a charge is provided for in the local government's
DCC Bylaw.
The District will be including this provision to enable the District to charge DCCs on residential buildings
with fewer than four self-contained dwelling units at building permit.
6.2 COLLECTION OF CHARGES - BUILDING PERMIT AND SUBDIVISION
Municipalities can choose to collect DCCs at subdivision approval or building permit issuance. Of the two
possible collection times, subdivision approval occurs earlier in the process.
The District will collect DCCs for Low-Density Residential units either at time of subdivision approval or
building permit issuance depending on development timing. Collecting DCCs early will allow the District
to ensure timely provision of infrastructure and services.
DCCs for medium- and high-density residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional land use
categories will be collected at time of building permit issuance when the final number of units (e.g.,
duplex, apartment, or townhouse) and the total floor area are known.
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6.3 COLLECTION OF DCCS ON REDEVELOPED OR EXPANDED
DEVELOPMENTS
When an existing building or development undergoes an expansion or redevelopment there is usually a
need for additional DCC related infrastructure. The new developer/ builder should pay the applicable
DCCs based on the additional floor area for commercial, industrial, or institutional land uses at the DCC
rates in the current DCC Bylaw. In essence, the District is giving a DCC credit for the existing development
or building. DCCs are only levied on the new development/building area.
If a detached dwelling unit (low-density residential) is replaced by another detached dwelling unit then
no additional DCCs are payable.
If a lot is subdivided into two, for example, to construct two smaller single detached dwelling units, then
DCCs are payable on the one additional single detached residential lot.
If a multi-family residential (high-density residential) development is replaced by another multi-family
residential development with the same unit mix and number of units, then no additional DCCs are
payable.
6.4 FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY
When setting Development Cost Charges (DCCs), the Local Government Act requires that local
governments consider whether the charges might discourage development or make housing and
serviced land less affordable. The level of financial analysis needed depends on the size of the proposed
changes, whether DCCs are already in place, and the conditions of the local housing and land markets.
Consulting with the development community is an important part of this process. It helps ensure that
DCCs are fair and predictable and allows developers to plan for costs while continuing to support housing
supply and affordability.
In some cases, a simple, high-level review of market conditions may be enough. In more complex
situations, detailed financial feasibility testing may be needed to understand the full impact of proposed
DCCs.
To maintain balance, local governments may adjust the DCC program by:
-
Increasing the assist factor (so the municipality pays a greater share),
-
Removing or deferring certain capital projects, or
-
Phasing in new rates gradually by adjusting the assist factor over time.
This flexible approach helps ensure that DCCs support growth without creating barriers to development.
7.0 DCC IMPLEMENTATION
7.1 IN-STREAM PROTECTION AND PHASE-IN OF DCC RATES
The new DCC rates will be in force as per the effective date in the DCC Bylaw when it is adopted.
Protection from rate increases for development applications that are submitted prior to the adoption
date will be provided as per legislation.
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There are two ways a developer can qualify for exclusion from the new DCC rates:
1.
Pursuant to section 511 of the LGA (subdivision).
If the new DCC Bylaw is adopted after a subdivision application is submitted and the applicable
subdivision fee is paid, the new DCC Bylaw has no application to the subdivision for 12 months
after the DCC Bylaw is adopted. As such, if the subdivision is approved during the 12 months' in-
stream protection period, no DCC rates apply. This only applies in cases where DCCs are levied at
subdivision.
OR
2.
Pursuant to section 568 of the LGA (building permits).
The new DCC Bylaw is not applicable to a construction, alteration, or extension if: (a) a building
permit is issued within 12 months of the new DCC Bylaw adoption, AND (b) either a building
permit application, a development permit application or a rezoning application associated with
the construction (defined as "precursor application") is in-stream when the new DCC Bylaw is
adopted, and the applicable application fee has been paid. The development authorized by the
building permit must be entirely within the area subject to the precursor application.
The above is a summary of sections 511 and 568 of the LGA and not an interpretation or an explanation of
these sections. Developers are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and bylaws and seeking
legal advice as needed.
Note: One year in-stream protection is based on the adoption date of the DCC Bylaw, not the effective
date.
7.2 REBATES AND CREDITS
The District should establish a practice to guide staff in the collection of DCCs and the use of DCC credits
and rebates as stipulated in the LGA and referenced in the DCC Best Practices Guide. There may be
situations in which it is not in the best interests of the District to allow an owner to build DCC services
outside their subdivision or development. Building such services may start or accelerate development in
areas where the District is not prepared to support. Policies for DCC credits, rebates and latecomer
agreements are often drafted to assist staff in development financing.
7.3 DCC MONITORING AND ACCOUNTING
To monitor the DCC Program, the District should enter all the projects contained in the DCC program
into its tracking system. The tracking system would monitor the status of the project from the conceptual
stage through to its final construction. The tracking system would include information about the
estimated costs, the actual construction costs, and the funding sources for the projects. The construction
costs would be based on the tender prices received, and the land costs based on the actual price of utility
areas and or other land and improvements required for servicing purposes. The tracking system would
indicate when projects are completed, their actual costs, and would include new projects that are added
to the program.
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7.4 DCC REVIEWS
To keep the DCC program as current as possible, the District should review its program annually. Based
on its annual review, the District may make minor amendments to the DCC rates. The District should
apply a CPI inflation factor, as permitted by the legislation, annually (to a maximum of 4 years). Typically,
a major amendment to the DCC program and rates is recommended every 5 years.
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APPENDIX A: DCC SERVICES
TECHNICAL CALCULATIONS
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DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE (DCC) BYLAW UPDATE|
DISTRICT OF UCLUELET DCC PROGRAMS AND RATE CALCULATIONS
Transportation Program
DCC Program
Project Name
Description/Extent
Cost Estimate w/
cont.
Benefit
Factor
Benefit to New
Development
Municipal Assist
Factor
DCC
Recoverable
Total
Municipal
Responsibility
40%
(%)
1%
Roads, sidewalks, and
intersection
Improvements
Main Street / Peninsula
Road Intersection
Undertake a detailed intersection design to
accommodate a four-way stop; pavement narrowing
and curb bulges; future crosswalk across Main Street
(should accommodate special landscape feature on
the northeast corner); improve intersection geometry
$ 2,100,000 50%
$ 1,050,000 $ 10,500 $ 1,039,500 $ 1,060,500
Village Square Sidewalks
Sidewalks recommended within Village Square and
adjacent areas to connect the Inner Harbour to the
Village Square.
$ 71,190 33%
$ 23,730 $ 237 $ 23,493 $ 47,697
Cedar Road Extension
Connect Lyche Street to Cedar Road (approx. 140
m) - Building new road (curb-to-curb)
$ 2,380,000 100%
$ 2,380,000 $ 23,800 $ 2,356,200 $ 23,800
Multi-use Path completion
(Matterson)
Coast to Coast trail (paved path on Matterson from
ocean to inlet)
$ 1,050,000 33%
$ 350,000 $ 3,500 $ 346,500 $ 703,500
Helen Road Upgrading
Upgrade Helen Road to Hyphocus Island for the
Hyphocus Island Development
$ 1,335,600 60%
$ 801,360 $ 8,014 $ 793,346 $ 542,254
Active Transportation
Peninsula Road
Improvements Program:
Matterson Drive to Marine
Drive
Installing AT facilities, infrastructure installation, road
rehabilitation for infrastructure installation. Peninsula
Road program should continue in phases over an
extended period of time (20 years +)
$ 3,220,000 50%
$ 1,610,000 $ 16,100 $ 1,593,900 $ 1,626,100
Peninsula Road
Improvements Program:
Matterson Drive to MAIN
Sidewalk Improvements on Pen Road MATTERSON
to MAIN = 261m
$ 3,514,000 50%
$ 1,757,000 $ 17,570 $ 1,739,430 $ 1,774,570
Peninsula Road Bike Lanes Painted Bike lanes: Coast Guard Road to Reef point;
Reef Point to Matterson; Matterson to Main
$ 22,785 33%
$ 7,595 $ 76 $ 7,519 $ 15,266
Coast Guard Road Bike
Lane
Painted bike lanes
$ 26,565 33%
$ 8,855 $ 89 $ 8,766 $ 17,799
$ 13,720,140
$ 7,988,540 $ 79,885 $ 7,908,654 $ 5,811,486
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Transportation
DCC Calculations
A: Traffic Generation Calculation
Land Use
Col. (1)
Col. (2)
Col. (3)
Col. (4) = (1) x (3)
Col. (5) = (4) / (a)
Estimated New
Development
Unit
Wt. Trip Rate
Trip Ends
% Trip Ends
Low Density Residential
400
Dwelling Unit/ Lot
1.450
580
37%
Medium Density Residential
160
Dwelling Unit
0.660
106
7%
High Density Residential
80
Dwelling Unit
0.620
50
3%
Commercial Accommodation
400
By unit
0.620
248
16%
Commercial
36,900
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
369
24%
Industrial
57,600
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.003
173
11%
Institutional
3,400
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
34
2%
Total Trip Ends
1,559
(a)
100%
B: Unit Transportation DCC Calculation
Net Transportation DCC Program Recoverable
$7,908,654
(b)
Existing DCC Reserve Monies
$238,625
(c)
Net Amount to be Paid by DCCs
$7,670,029
(d) = (b) - (c)
DCC per Trip End
$4,919.84
(e) = (d) / (a)
C: Resulting Transportation DCCs
DCC Revenue Estimates
Low Density Residential
$7,133.77
Per Dwelling Unit/ Lot
(e) x Col. (3)
$2,853,507
Medium Density Residential
$3,247.09
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$519,535
High Density Residential
$3,050.30
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$244,024
Commercial accommodation
$3,050.30
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$1,220,120
Commercial
$49.20
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$1,815,421
Industrial
$14.76
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$850,148
Institutional
$49.20
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$167,275
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Water
DCC Program
Project Name
Description/Extent
Cost Estimate
Source
Cost Estimate
w/ Contingency
(2019/2020$)
Benefit
Factor %
Benefit to
New
Development
Municipal
Assist Factor
DCC
Recoverable
Total Municipal
Responsibility
30%
1%
Highway Resevoir
Duplication
Construct a duplicate 1,400m3 reservoir at the Hwy
Reservoir site
Water Master Plan
(2017), Koers Report
(2016)
$1,250,000
100%
$1,250,000
$12,500
$1,237,500
$12,500
Marine Dr: Victoria Rd to
Edwards Place
Watermain upgrade - fire flow capacity to allow for
development in new areas. Existing main that must
be doubled in size for 30 year projection. Main would
not be upgraded if growth were not occuring.
Water Master Plan
(2017)
$54,000
50%
$27,000
$270
$26,730
$27,270
Forbes Rd: 371 Forbes Rd
to Marine Dr
New Watermains (small) - redundancy for Ocean's
West
Water Master Plan
(2017)
$222,000
100%
$222,000
$2,220
$219,780
$2,220
TOTALS
$1,526,000
$1,499,000
$14,990
$1,484,010
$41,990
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District of Ucluelet
Water
DCC Calculations
A: Waterworks DCC Calculation
Land Use
Col. (1)
Col. (2)
Col. (3)
Col. (4) = (1) x
(3)
Col. (5) = (4) / (a)
Estimated New
Development
Unit
Person per unit (residential)/
Equivalent Population/m2 (other land
uses)
Multiple
% Population Equivalent
Low Density Residential
400
Dwelling Unit/
Lot
3.900
1,560
48%
Medium Density Residential
160
Dwelling Unit
2.300
368
11%
High Density Residential
80
Dwelling Unit
1.400
112
3%
Commercial Accommodation
400
By unit
1.300
520
16%
Commercial
36,900
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
369
11%
Industrial
57,600
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.005
259
8%
Institutional
3,400
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
34
1%
Total Equivalent Population
3,222
(a)
100%
B: Unit Waterworks DCC Calculation
Net Water DCC Program Recoverable
$1,484,010
(b)
Existing DCC Reserve Monies
$316,205
(c)
Net Amount to be Paid by DCCs
$1,167,805
(d) = (b) - (c)
DCC per Person
$362.42
(e) = (d) / (a)
C: Resulting Waterworks DCCs
DCC Revenue Estimates
Low Density Residential
$1,413
Per Dwelling Unit/ Lot
(e) x Col. (3)
$565,383
Medium Density Residential
$834
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$133,372
High Density Residential
$507
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$40,592
Coomercial Acommodation
$471
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$188,461
Commercial
$4
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$133,735
Industrial
$2
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$93,940
Institutional
$4
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$12,322
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Water Treatment
DCC Program
Project Name
Description/Extent
Cost Estimate
Source
Cost Estimate
w/ Contingency
(2019/2020$)
Benefit
Factor %
Benefit to
New
Development
Municipal
Assist Factor
DCC
Recoverable
Total
Municipal
Responsibility
30%
25%
Water Treatment Upgrade
New treatment plant to improve quality and
accommodate 30 years of District growth according
to OCP build out
Capital Plan
$9,600,000
50%
$4,800,000
$1,200,000
$3,600,000
$6,000,000
TOTALS
$9,600,000
$4,800,000
$1,200,000
$3,600,000
$6,000,000
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Water Treatment
DCC Calculation
A: Waterworks DCC Calculation
Land Use
Col. (1)
Col. (2)
Col. (3)
Col. (4) = (1) x
(3)
Col. (5) = (4) / (a)
Estimated New
Development
Unit
Person per unit (residential)/
Equivalent Population/m2 (other land
uses)
Multiple
% Population Equivalent
Low Density Residential
1,000
Dwelling Unit/
Lot
3.900
3,900
48%
Medium Density Residential
400
Dwelling Unit
2.300
920
11%
High Density Residential
200
Dwelling Unit
1.400
280
3%
Commercial Accommodation
1,000
By unit
1.300
1,300
16%
Commercial
92,300
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
923
11%
Industrial
144,000
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.005
648
8%
Institutional
8,600
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
86
1%
Total Equivalent Population
8,057
(a)
100%
B: Unit Waterworks DCC Calculation
Net Water DCC Program Recoverable
$3,600,000
(b)
Existing DCC Reserve Monies
$316,205
(c)
Net Amount to be Paid by DCCs
$3,283,795
(d) = (b) - (c)
DCC per Person
$407.57
(e) = (d) / (a)
C: Resulting Waterworks DCCs
DCC Revenue Estimates
Low Density Residential
$1,590
Per Dwelling Unit/ Lot
(e) x Col. (3)
$1,589,525
Medium Density Residential
$937
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$374,965
High Density Residential
$571
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$114,120
Coomercial Acommodation
$530
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$529,842
Commercial
$4
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$376,188
Industrial
$2
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$264,106
Institutional
$4
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$35,051
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District of Ucluelet
Sanitary Sewer
DCC Program
Cost Estimate w/
cont.
Municipal Assist
Factor
50%
1%
Hemlock St Lift Station Upgrade (55 lps)
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
997,500
$
50%
498,750
$
4,988
$
493,763
$
503,738
$
Hemlock St 300 PVC Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
540,000
$
50%
270,000
$
2,700
$
267,300
$
272,700
$
Row off Eber Rd 300 PVC Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
112,500
$
50%
56,250
$
563
$
55,688
$
56,813
$
Helen Road 450 PVC Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
630,000
$
50%
315,000
$
3,150
$
311,850
$
318,150
$
Big Beach Lift Station "Pump" Upgrades (60 lps) Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
420,000
$
50%
210,000
$
2,100
$
207,900
$
212,100
$
Big Beach Forcemain 250 HDPE
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
937,500
$
50%
468,750
$
4,688
$
464,063
$
473,438
$
Peninsula RD 300 PVC Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
2,025,000
$
50%
1,012,500
$
10,125
$
1,002,375
$
1,022,625
$
Marine Dr Rupert to Helen 300 PVC Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
382,500
$
50%
191,250
$
1,913
$
189,338
$
193,163
$
Marine Dr Rainforest to Big Beach 300 PVC
Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
270,000
$
50%
135,000
$
1,350
$
133,650
$
136,350
$
Peninsula Rd Lift Station "Pump" Upgrade
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
240,000
$
50%
120,000
$
1,200
$
118,800
$
121,200
$
Peninsula Rd Lift Station Forcemain 150 HDPE
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
825,000
$
50%
412,500
$
4,125
$
408,375
$
416,625
$
Peninsula Rd Norah to Lyche 250 PVC Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
431,250
$
50%
215,625
$
2,156
$
213,469
$
217,781
$
Lyche Rd Peninsula to Hemlock 300 PVC
Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
1,035,000
$
50%
517,500
$
5,175
$
512,325
$
522,675
$
Total Municipal
Responsibility
Benefit
Factor %
Benefit to New
Development
DCC
Recoverable
Project Name
Description/Extent
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g)
Cypress Rd Bay to Cedar to 300 PVC Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
765,000
$
50%
382,500
$
3,825
$
378,675
$
386,325
$
Cedar Rd MH 819 to Main 250 PVC Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
225,000
$
50%
112,500
$
1,125
$
111,375
$
113,625
$
Fraser Lane Lift Station Upgrade
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
1,042,500
$
50%
521,250
$
5,213
$
516,038
$
526,463
$
Helen Rd Lift Station "Pump" Upgrade
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
915,000
$
50%
457,500
$
4,575
$
452,925
$
462,075
$
Helen Rd Lift Station Forcemain 400 HDPE
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
4,500,000
$
50%
2,250,000
$
22,500
$
2,227,500
$
2,272,500
$
Marine Dr Peninsula to Rupert 450 PVC Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
630,000
$
50%
315,000
$
3,150
$
311,850
$
318,150
$
Imperial Lane Forcemain 50 HDPE
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
112,500
$
50%
56,250
$
563
$
55,688
$
56,813
$
Marine Dr Lift Station Upgrade
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
772,500
$
50%
386,250
$
3,863
$
382,388
$
390,113
$
Norah Road Lift Station Updrade
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
795,000
$
50%
397,500
$
3,975
$
393,525
$
401,475
$
Bay St (Simplex) Lift Station Upgrade
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
195,000
$
50%
97,500
$
975
$
96,525
$
98,475
$
Eber Rd/ Foreshore 375 PVC/ 400HDPE Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
3,675,000
$
50%
1,837,500
$
18,375
$
1,819,125
$
1,855,875
$
Peninsula Rd by Reef Pt Lift Station 250 PVC
Gravity
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity to support
30 year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big)
318,750
$
50%
159,375
$
1,594
$
157,781
$
160,969
$
TOTALS
22,792,500
$
11,396,250
$
113,963
$
11,282,288
$
11,510,213
$
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District of Ucluelet
Sanitary Sewer
DCC Calculation
A: Sanitary Sewer DCC Calculation
Land Use
Col. (1)
Col. (2)
Col. (3)
Col. (4) = (1) x
(3)
Col. (5) = (4) / (a)
Estimated New
Development
Unit
Person per unit (residential)/
Equivalent Population/land area
(other land uses)
Multiple
% Population Equivalent
Low Density Residential
600
Dwelling Unit/
Lot
3.900
2,340.00
48%
Medium Density Residential
240
Dwelling Unit
2.300
552.00
11%
High Density Residential
120
Dwelling Unit
1.400
168.00
3%
Commercial Accommodation
600
By unit
1.300
780.00
16%
Commercial
55,400
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
554.00
11%
Industrial
86,400
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.005
388.80
8%
Institutional
5,200
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
52.00
1%
Total Equivalent Population
4,834.80
(a)
100%
B: Unit Sanitary Sewer DCC Calculation
Net Sanitary Sewer DCC Program Recoverable
$11,282,288
(b)
Existing DCC Reserve Monies
$93,203
(c)
Net Amount to be Paid by DCCs
$11,189,085
(d) = (b) - (c)
DCC per Person
$2,314.28
(e) = (d) / (a)
C: Resulting Sanitary Sewer DCCs
DCC Revenue Estimates
Low Density Residential
$9,026.00
Per Dwelling Unit/ Lot
(e) x Col. (3)
$5,415,600
Medium Density Residential
$5,323.00
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$1,277,520
High Density Residential
$3,240.00
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$388,800
Commercial Accommodation
$3,009.00
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$1,805,400
Commercial
$23.14
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$1,282,112
Industrial
$10.41
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$899,792
Institutional
$23.14
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$120,343
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District of Ucluelet
Sanitary Sewer Treatment
DCC Program
Project Name
Description/Extent
Cost Estimate
w/ cont.
Benefit
Factor %
Benefit to
New
Development
Municipal
Assist
Factor
DCC
Recoverable
Total Municipal
Responsibility
50%
25%
WWTP Lagoon Capacity & Treatment
Upgrade
Aged infrastructure to be replaced with new capacity
to support 30-year OCP projection (i.e. twice as big) -
Existing deficiencies
$37,500,000
50%
$18,750,000
$4,687,500
$14,062,500
$23,437,500
TOTALS
$37,500,000
$18,750,000
$4,687,500
$14,062,500
$23,437,500
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District of Ucluelet
Sanitary Sewer Treatment
DCC Calculation
A: Sanitary Sewer Treatment DCC Calculation
Land Use
Col. (1)
Col. (2)
Col. (3)
Col. (4) = (1) x
(3)
Col. (5) = (4) / (a)
Estimated New
Development
Unit
Person per unit (residential)/
Equivalent Population/land area
(other land uses)
Multiple
% Population Equivalent
Low Density Residential
1,000
Dwelling Unit/
Lot
3.900
3,900.00
48%
Medium Density Residential
400
Dwelling Unit
2.300
920.00
11%
High Density Residential
200
Dwelling Unit
1.400
280.00
3%
Commercial Accommodation
1,000
By unit
1.300
1,300.00
16%
Commercial
92,300
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
923.00
11%
Industrial
144,000
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.005
648.00
8%
Institutional
8,600
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
86.00
1%
Total Equivalent Population
8,057.00
(a)
100%
B: Unit Sanitary Sewer DCC Calculation
Net Sanitary Sewer DCC Program Recoverable
$14,062,500
(b)
Existing DCC Reserve Monies
$0
(c)
Net Amount to be Paid by DCCs
$14,062,500
(d) = (b) - (c)
DCC per Person
$1,745.38
(e) = (d) / (a)
C: Resulting Sanitary Sewer DCCs
DCC Revenue Estimates
Low Density Residential
$6,807.00
Per Dwelling Unit/ Lot
(e) x Col. (3)
$6,807,000
Medium Density Residential
$4,014.00
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$1,605,600
High Density Residential
$2,444.00
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$488,800
Commercial Accommodation
$2,269.00
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$2,269,000
Commercial
$17.45
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$1,610,983
Industrial
$7.85
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$1,131,004
Institutional
$17.45
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$150,102
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District of Ucluelet
Drainage
DCC Program
Project Name
Description/Extent
Cost Estimate w/
40% cont.
Benefit Factor
%
Benefit to New
Development
Municipal
Assist Factor
DCC
Recoverable
Total Municipal
Responsibility
1%
Sewage Lagoon Outfall Outlet, Harbour
New Main
$ 853,191 50%
$ 426,595 $ 4,266 $ 422,329 $ 430,861
1068 Helen Rd Outfall, Harbour
New Main
$ 717,767 50%
$ 358,884 $ 3,589 $ 355,295 $ 362,472
Helen Road Lift Station Outfall, Harbour
New Main
$ 1,124,608 50%
$ 562,304 $ 5,623 $ 556,681 $ 567,927
Rupert Rd (future) Outfall, Harbour
New Main
$ 477,971 50%
$ 238,985 $ 2,390 $ 236,595 $ 241,375
1100 Peninsula Rd Outfall, Harbour
New Main
$ 1,166,169 50%
$ 583,085 $ 5,831 $ 577,254 $ 588,916
Tyee Terrace (The Cabins) Outfall, Harbour
New Main
$ 154,223 50%
$ 77,112 $ 771 $ 76,340 $ 77,883
Bay Street Outfall, Pacific Ocean
New Main
$ 1,951,671 50%
$ 975,835 $ 9,758 $ 966,077 $ 985,594
Marine Dr Future Extension Outfall (250 m
west of Forbes Rd), Pacific Ocean
New Main
$ 215,511 50%
$ 107,755 $ 1,078 $ 106,678 $ 108,833
Marine Dr Future Extension Outfall (570 m
west of Forbes Rd), Pacific Ocean
New Main
$ 617,934 50%
$ 308,967 $ 3,090 $ 305,877 $ 312,057
Marine Dr Future Extension Outfall (920 m
west of Forbes Rd), Pacific Ocean
New Main
$ 603,846 50%
$ 301,923 $ 3,019 $ 298,904 $ 304,942
Florencia Dr (Wynd and Sea future hotel site)
Outfall, Pacific Ocean
New Main
$ 147,369 50%
$ 73,684 $ 737 $ 72,947 $ 74,421
Study: Storm System Engineering and
Replacement
New Main
$ 200,000 50%
$ 100,000 $ 1,000 $ 99,000 $ 101,000
TOTALS
$ 8,230,260
$ 4,115,130 $ 41,151 $ 4,073,979 $ 4,156,281
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District of Ucluelet
Drainage
DCC Calculation
A: Drainage DCC Calculation
Land Use
Col. (1)
Col. (2)
Col. (3)
Col. (4) = (1) x
(3)
Col. (5) = (4) / (a)
Estimated New
Development
Unit
Equivalence Factor
Multiple
% Population Equivalent
Low Density Residential
400
Dwelling Unit/
Lot
1.000
400
47%
Medium Density Residential
160
Dwelling Unit
0.478
76
9%
High Density Residential
80
Dwelling Unit
0.244
20
2%
Commercial Accommodation
400
By unit
0.244
98
12%
Commercial
36,900
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.003
116
14%
Industrial
57,600
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.002
127
15%
Institutional
3,400
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.003
10
1%
Total Equivalent Population
847
(a)
100%
B: Unit Drainage DCC Calculation
Net Drainage DCC Program Recoverable
$4,073,979
(b)
Existing DCC Reserve Monies
$95,364
(c)
Net Amount to be Paid by DCCs
$3,978,615
(d) = (b) - (c)
DCC per Equivalent Drainage Unit
$4,697.85
(e) = (d) / (a)
C: Resulting Drainage DCCs
DCC Revenue Estimates
Low Density Residential
$4,698.00
Per Dwelling Unit/ Lot
(e) x Col. (3)
$1,879,200
Medium Density Residential
$2,245.00
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$359,200
High Density Residential
$1,146.00
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$91,680
Commercial Accommodation
$1,146.00
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$458,400
Commercial
$14.80
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$546,054
Industrial
$10.36
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$596,664
Institutional
$13.98
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$47,519
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District of Ucluelet
Parks
DCC Program
DCC
Project ID
Project Name
Description/Extent
Cost
Estimate w/
cont.
Benefit Factor
Benefit to New
Development
Municipal
Assist Factor
DCC
Recoverable
Total Municipal
Responsibility
40%
%
1%
Park Improvements and Plans
P-1
New Playground: Edna
Batchelor Park
Replace equipment and playground expansion
$196,000
50%
$98,000
$980
$97,020
$98,980
P-2
New Playground: Kimoto Dr
Replace equipment and playground expansion
$168,000
50%
$84,000
$840
$83,160
$84,840
P-3
New Playground: Lions Park
Replace equipment and playground expansion
$196,000
50%
$98,000
$980
$97,020
$98,980
P-5
Parks and Recreation Master
Plan
Develop Parks Master Plan
$140,000
50%
$70,000
$700
$69,300
$70,700
Open Space
P-6
Open/Green Space: Village
Green Revitalization (Phase 2)
New segment of open green space (Helen and Fraser
Lane)
$3,150,000
33%
$1,050,000
$10,500
$1,039,500
$2,110,500
P-13
Open/Green Space: R.O.W
Green Space (4 Sites)
General improvements to park spaces along ROWs
(landscaping, fencing, etc.)
$239,400
75%
$179,550
$1,796
$177,755
$61,646
Trails
P-10
Trail: Harbour Walk Trail
Trail Segment from Olson Bay to Small Craft Harbor.
500m
$4,200
60%
$2,520
$25
$2,495
$1,705
NEW
Pedestrian Access
Improvements
Pedestrian Access Improvements to Garden, Norah,
Spring Cove and Elaina.
$700,000
33%
$233,333
$2,333
$231,000
$469,000
TOTALS
$4,793,600
$1,815,403
$18,154
$1,797,249
$2,996,351
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District of Ucluelet
Parks
DCC Calculation
A: Parks DCC Calculation
Land Use
Col. (1)
Col. (2)
Col. (3)
Col. (4) = (1) x
(3)
Col. (5) = (4) / (a)
Estimated New
Development
Unit
Person per unit (residential)/
Equivalent Population/m2 (other land
uses)
Multiple
% Population Equivalent
Low Density Residential
400
Dwelling Unit/ Lot
3.900
1,560
53%
Medium Density Residential
160
Dwelling Unit
2.300
368
12%
High Density Residential
80
Dwelling Unit
1.400
112
4%
Commercial Accommodation
400
By unit
1.300
520
18%
Commercial
36,900
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
369
12%
Industrial
57,600
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.000
0
0%
Institutional
3,400
m2 Gross Floor
Area
0.010
34
1%
Total Equivalent Population
2,963
(a)
100%
B: Unit Parks DCC Calculation
Net Parks DCC Program Recoverable
$1,797,249
(b)
Existing DCC Reserve Monies
$284,625
(c)
Net Amount to be Paid by DCCs
$1,512,624
(d) = (b) - (c)
DCC per Person
$510.50
(e) = (d) / (a)
C: Resulting Parks DCCs
DCC Revenue Estimates
Low Density Residential
$1,990.97
Per Dwelling Unit/ Lot
(e) x Col. (3)
$796,387
Medium Density Residential
$1,174.16
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$187,866
High Density Residential
$714.71
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$57,176
Commercial Accommodation
$663.66
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$265,462
Commercial
$5.11
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$188,376
Industrial
$0.00
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$0
Institutional
$5.11
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$17,357
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District of Ucluelet
Fire Protection
DCC Program
Project Name
Description/Extent
Cost Estimate w/
cont.
Benefit Factor
%
Benefit to New
Development
Municipal Assist
Factor
DCC Recoverable
Total Municipal
Responsibility
25%
Fire Hall expansion
Replace and expand Fire
hall
$ 9,000,000
50%
$ 4,500,000
$ 1,125,000
$ 3,375,000
$ 5,625,000
TOTALS
$ 9,000,000
$ 4,500,000
$ 1,125,000
$ 3,375,000
$ 5,625,000
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District of Ucluelet
Fire Services
DCC Calculation
A: Fire DCC Calculation
Land Use
Col. (1)
Col. (2)
Col. (3)
Col. (4) = (1) x
(3)
Col. (5) = (4) / (a)
Estimated New
Development
Unit
Person per unit (residential)/
Equivalent Population/m2 (other
land uses)
Multiple
% Population
Equivalent
Low Density Residential
1,000
Dwelling Unit/
Lot
3.900
3,900
48%
Medium Density Residential
400
Dwelling Unit
2.300
920
11%
High Density Residential
200
Dwelling Unit
1.400
280
3%
Commercial Accommodation
1,000
By unit
1.300
1,300
16%
Commercial
92,300
m2 Gross
Floor Area
0.010
923
11%
Industrial
144,000
m2 Gross
Floor Area
0.005
648
8%
Institutional
8,600
m2 Gross
Floor Area
0.010
86
1%
Total Equivalent Population
8,057
(a)
100%
B: Unit Fire DCC Calculation
Net Fire DCC Program
Recoverable
$3,375,000
(b)
Existing DCC Reserve Monies
$0
(c)
Net Amount to be Paid by DCCs
$3,375,000
(d) = (b) - (c)
DCC per Person
$418.89
(e) = (d) / (a)
C: Resulting Fire DCCs
DCC Revenue
Estimates
Low Density Residential
$1,633.67
Per Dwelling Unit/ Lot
(e) x Col. (3)
$1,633,673
Medium Density Residential
$963.45
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$385,379
High Density Residential
$586.45
Per Dwelling Unit
(e) x Col. (3)
$117,289
Commercail Accommodation
$544.56
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$544,558
Commercial
$4.19
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$386,636
Industrial
$1.89
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$271,441
Institutional
$4.19
Per m2 Gross Floor Area
(e) x Col. (3)
$36,025
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UPDATE|
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
Council Meeting: June 10, 2025
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
FROM:
ABBY FORTUNE, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
FILE NO: 7710 - ADMIN
SUBJECT:
FEES AND CHARGES AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1380, 2025
REPORT NO: 25-68
ATTACHMENT(S):
APPENDIX A - FEES AND CHARGES AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1380, 2025
RECOMMENDATION(S):
THAT Council give District of Ucluelet Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No 1380, 2025 first, second,
and third reading; and,
THAT Council direct staff direct staff to publish notice on the District website, and through Ukee mail for
the proposed District of Ucluelet Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No 1380, 2025 and provide an
opportunity for the public to make written representations or verbal comments to Council prior to adoption
of the bylaw.
BACKGROUND:
Each year in accordance with Community Charter S. 165, Municipalities are required to adopt a Five-Year
Financial Plan complete with objectives and policies regarding funding sources. The District adopted the
District of Ucluelet 2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1370, 2025 on March 10, 2025, using the
following objectives in relation to revenue objectives:
a) The District will review fees and charges regularly to maximize recovery of the cost-of-service
delivery;
b) The District will actively pursue alternative revenue sources to help minimize property taxes;
c) The District will consider market rates and charges levied by other public and private
organizations for similar services in establishing rates, fees and charges;
Parks& Recreation - Schedule "I"
The recommended amended changes to the Parks & Recreation fees to include Amphitrite House:
Amphitrite House Fees
Commercial
Non-Commercial/Nonprofit
Per hour
$60
$40
Half Day (4 hours)
$175
$150
Wedding Reception*
$750
Event* (4 - 6 hours)
$310
$255
*Damage deposit
$350
$250
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Staff researched like properties as well as looking at capacity and services provided in order to establish
costing. Properties researched were District of Tofino, Black Rock, Tin Wis, Long Beach Lodge, Wickaninnish
Inn, Shore building and Ucluelet Aquarium.
General and Administrative Fees Schedule "A"
Another proposed change to the Fees and Charges Bylaw is to amend Schedule "A" - General and
Administrative Fees by introducing fees related to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
(FOIPPA) requests:
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Requests
-
First three hours: No charge
-
Additional time beyond the first three hours: $40 per hour
(Fees are subject to provincial regulation, as amended from time to time.)
ANALYSIS OF OPTIONS
A
Council give
Fees &
Charges
Amendment
Bylaw No
1380, 2025
1-3 reading
Pros
-
Establishing fees addresses the inability to currently charge at
Amphitrite House and Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Acts Requests
-
Addresses the ability to maximize recovery cost for the facility so
that is not dependant on taxpayers to cover the operational costs
of the building.
-
Addresses the ability to recover staff extended time when
processing FOIPPA requests
Cons
-
None anticipated
Implications -
Staff will provide notices and provide opportunity for public input
-
Staff will implement amended rate schedule if adopted
B
Council
does not
make a
motion.
Pros
-
n/a
Cons
-
Operational costs for the facility/services will continue to not be
covered
Implications -
Taxpayer funds may be required to cover operational costs
Suggested
Motion
No motion is required.
POLICY OR LEGISLATIVE IMPACTS:
-
Community Charter S. 194
-
Amended Schedule "A" and Amended Schedule "I" will become effective upon adoption of this bylaw.
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NEXT STEPS
-
Notice to the public prior to adoption
-
Council to consider adoption at the July 8, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
Abby Fortune, Director of Community Services
Ed Chow, Corporate Officer
Richard Harding, Acting CAO
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DISTRICT OF UCLUELET
Bylaw No. 1380, 2025
A bylaw to amend District of Ucluelet Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1316, 2022
WHEREAS the Council of the District of Ucluelet wishes to amend "District of District of Ucluelet
Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1316, 2022" under the provisions of the Community Charter.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Ucluelet, in open meeting assembled, enacts as
follows:
Citation
1. This bylaw may be known and cited for all purposes as the "District of Ucluelet Fees
and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1380, 2025".
Application
2. Where there is a discrepancy between this Bylaw and any or all amendment bylaws
enacted prior to this bylaw and affecting the District of Ucluelet Fees and Charges
Bylaw No. 1380, 2025, then this Bylaw shall be deemed to supersede the prior
bylaw(s) in the matter of the discrepancy.
Amendments
3. District of Ucluelet Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1380, 2025 is hereby amended by:
a. Insert the following fees for Amphitrite House to "Schedule 'I' Parks &
Recreation - 2025" as attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
Amphitrite House Fees
Commercial
Non-Commercial/Nonprofit
Per hour
$60
$40
Half Day (4 hours)
$175
$150
Wedding Reception*
$750
Event* (4 - 6 hours)
$310
$255
*Damage deposit
$350
$250
b. Insert the following fee charges for Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act Requests to "Schedule 'A' General and Administrative Fees - 2025"
as attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Requests
-
First three hours: No charge
-
Additional time beyond the first three hours: $40 per hour
(Fees are subject to provincial regulation, as amended from time to time.)
Severability
4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason
held to be invalid by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid
portion shall be severed and the part that is invalid shall not affect the validity of the
remainder.
READ A FIRST TIME this day of , 2025
READ A SECOND TIME this day of , 2025
READ A THIRD TIME this day of , 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE GIVEN on the District of Ucluelet's website and UKEE Mail on this day of ,
2025.
ADOPTED this day of , 2025
CERTIFIED CORRECT; "District of Ucluelet Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1380, 2025".
__
________________________________________
Marilyn McEwen
Ed Chow
Mayor
Corporate Officer
THE CORPORATE SEAL of the
District of Ucluelet was hereto affixed
in the presence of:
________________________________
Ed Chow
Corporate Officer
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Schedule 'I' Parks & Recreation Fees - 2025 Inserted
Amphitrite House Fees
Commercial
Non-Commercial/Nonprofit
Per hour
$60
$40
Half Day (4 hours)
$175
$150
Wedding Reception*
$750
Event* (4 - 6 hours)
$310
$255
*Damage deposit
$350
$250
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Schedule 'A' General and Administrative Fees - 2025 Inserted
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Requests
-
First three hours: No charge
-
Additional time beyond the first three hours: $40 per hour
(Fees are subject to provincial regulation, as amended from time to time.)
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
Council Meeting: June 10, 2025
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
FROM: CONTRACT REQUEST FOR THREE NEW COMMUNITY WASHROOMS FILE NO: 5230-01
SUBJECT: JAMES MACINTOSH, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
REPORT NO: 25- 61
ATTACHMENT(S): APPENDIX A - SITE PLANS
APPENDIX B - FINANCIALS
RECOMMENDATION(S):
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to enter into an agreement with
Parkworks Solutions Corporation in the amount of $425,913.28 plus GST for the supply and
delivery of three public washroom facilities.
BACKGROUND:
Access to safe, clean, and permanent public washrooms is a growing priority within the
community, particularly in high-use visitor and recreation areas. In 2024, the District identified the
need to expand and upgrade its public washroom infrastructure and included this initiative in the
Five-Year Capital Plan.
In 2025, funding for this project was successfully secured from two external sources:
-
Destination Development Fund: $340,000
-
Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) Funding: $190,000
This resulted in a total available budget of $530,000 allocated to the acquisition and installation of
three new public washrooms.
Staff identified three priority locations for new facilities:
1. He-Tin-Kis Parking Lot - new location
2. Browns Beach - new location
3. Whale's Tail Beach - replacement of a temporary unit with a permanent facility
These locations were selected based on high foot traffic, current service gaps, and community
benefit.
Procurement and Vendor Engagement
Staff initiated a competitive procurement process by issuing two public Requests for Proposals
(RFPs) for the supply and installation of prefabricated public washrooms. Unfortunately, both RFPs
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received no responses. This outcome reflects a challenging supplier market for prefabricated
washroom facilities, particularly in remote or coastal areas.
In response, staff explored direct engagement with reputable suppliers. Parkworks Solutions
Corporation, a Vancouver-based firm with demonstrated experience supplying public washroom
facilities across B.C., was identified as a strong candidate. Following negotiations, the company
has provided a quote of $425,913.28 plus GST for the fabrication and delivery of three units. The
washrooms can be delivered within approximately six months of contract execution.
Project Delivery and Cost Summary
In addition to the cost of the units themselves, the District will be responsible for site preparation,
engineering, and utility connections at all three locations. The total anticipated project cost,
including contingency, is $528,510, leaving a small buffer of approximately $1,490 within the total
allocated budget of $530,000. A detailed financial breakdown is provided in Appendix B.
This cost includes:
-
Supply and delivery of prefabricated washrooms
-
On-site installation
-
Engineering services and stamped drawings
-
Utility installation and connection
-
Contingency for unforeseen site conditions
All necessary site preparations and utility servicing will be coordinated by District staff and
contractors ahead of delivery.
ANALYSIS OF OPTIONS:
Option 1 - Approve Contract with Parkworks Solutions Corporation (Recommended)
Proceeding with the agreement allows the District to deliver beneficial community improvements
within budget and timelines.
Option 2 - Reissue RFP and Delay Project
Reattempting a public procurement could potentially yield more options or lower costs, but this is
uncertain.
A
Approve
Contract with
Makrgroup
(Recommended)
Pros
-
Addresses important community needs in three high traffic areas
-
High-quality, durable construction from a proven supplier
-
Cost-effective procurement through direct negotiation
-
Project remains within the approved capital budget
Cons
-
Procurement was not through an open competitive bid, due to market
limitations
Implications
-
Financial: Fixed cost of $425,913.28 plus GST; total project remains
within the $530,000 budget
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-
Time: Washrooms can be delivered and installed within six months,
enabling use during the 2026 peak season
B
Reissue RFP and
Delay Project
Pros
-
Maintains full competitive procurement process
-
May attract different pricing or design options
Cons
-
Previous RFPs received no responses; risk of repeating outcome
-
Delays delivery and service to the public
-
Potential for increased costs due to inflation or construction market
shifts
Implications
-
Financial: Potential for increased costs due to inflation, market shifts,
or revised specifications
-
Time: Likely delays of 6-12 months before delivery, pushing
installation into 2026 and risking forfeiture of funding timelines
Suggested
Motion
THAT Council directs staff to reissue the RFP
NEXT STEPS:
- Execute the Agreement
Staff will finalize and execute the contract with Makrgroup for the supply of three
prefabricated public washrooms.
- Prepare Sites and Utilities
Site preparations, including grading, foundation work, and utility servicing, will be coordinated
at each of the three locations.
- Coordinate Delivery and Installation
Staff will work with Parkworks Solutions Corporation to schedule delivery and oversee
installation within the targeted six-month timeframe.
Respectfully submitted: James Macintosh, Director of Engineering Services
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Appendix A - Site Plans
Brown' Beach
He-Tin-Kis
Whale's Parking Lot
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Appendix B - Financing
High-Level
Budget
Destination Development Fund
$340,000
RMI Funding
$190,000
Total Budget
$530,000
Cost Estimates
Buildings
$319,224
Freight
$52,233
Installation
$34,998
Engineering
$8,555
Stamped Engineer Drawings
$7,000
Other Install Costs
$16,500
Utility Installs
$90,000
Contingency
$1,490
Total Cost Estimates
$528,510
Detailed Cost Estimates
Budget
Building
Building
$
Freight Installation Engineering
Stamped Eng
Drawing
Other Install
Costs
Civil
Eng
Utility
Install
Whales
190,000
GUNNINSON
59,516
17,411
11,666
3,335
3,500
500
0
He-Tin-Kis
170,000
OZARK 1
129,854
17,411
11,666
2,610
1,750
8,000
0
40,000
Browns
170,000
OZARK 1
129,854
17,411
11,666
2,610
1,750
8,000
0
50,000
Sub-Totals
530,000
319,224
52,233
34,998
8,555
7,000
16,500
0
90,000
Total Costs
528,510
Contingency
1,490
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
Council Meeting: June 10, 2025
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
FROM: ED CHOW, MANAGER OF CORPORATE SERVICES
FILE NO: 2380-01
SUBJECT: CBC LICENSING AGREEMENT RENEWAL
REPORT NO: 25-65
ATTACHMENT(S): APPENDIX A - CBC LICENSING AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
THAT Council approve the attached CBC First Renewal to the Licensing Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The District of Ucluelet entered into a licensing agreement with CBC, dated July 16, 2015, allowing
the installation of a CBC radio antenna on the Matterson Reservoir. This antenna provides CBC
radio coverage for Ucluelet and the surrounding area.
The agreement was previously renewed in 2020 for a five-year term (2020-2025).
District staff and representatives from CBC have now negotiated the attached draft CBC Licensing
Agreement, which proposes a further five-year term (2025-2030). The new agreement is largely
consistent with the previous version, with the primary change being a modest increase in the
annual license fee--from $510 to $560.
NEXT STEPS:
If approved, the Mayor and Corporate Officer will sign the attached CBC First Renewal to the
Licensing Agreement. A signed copy will then be provided to CBC.
Respectfully submitted:
Ed Chow, Manager of Corporate Services
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FIRST RENEWAL TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made, in the City of Ucluelet, Province of British Columbia, this 20th day of
May 2025 with an effective date of First (1st) day of September 2025 (the "Effective Date").
BETWEEN:
DISTRICT OF UCLUELET, a municipality having its
offices at 200 Main Street, Ucluelet, British Columbia,
V0R 3A0
(hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor")
AND:
CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, a Crown
Corporation established under the Broadcasting Act S.C. 38-
39 Elizabeth II c.11, having its head office at 181 Queen
Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1K9 and a place of business at
250 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5W 1E6;
(hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee" and together with
the Licensor, the "Parties")
WHEREAS the licensor is the lawful owner of a certain parcel of land at Ucluelet described as
district lot 281, Clayoquot Land District, Pt of the Rem of Dl 281 that portion located at the end of
Short Road (See 00114.900 other portion of Dl 2 of British Columbia (hereinafter referred to as
"Land");
WHEREAS by a License Agreement dated the 23rd day of February 2021 the Licensor granted to
the Licensee a non-exclusive license (hereinafter referred to as the "Original License") to use a
portion of the Licensor's land (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensed Area") to install, operate and
maintain certain equipment, and/or occupy certain facilities on the Licensed Area (hereinafter
referred to as the "Works");
WHEREAS the Original License was for a term of five (5) years, that commenced on the First (1st)
day of September 2020 and shall terminate on the Thirty-First (31st) day of August 2025;
WHEREAS the Original License and any subsequent renewal or amendment shall collectively be
referred to as the License Agreement";
AND WHEREAS the Licensee gave notice of its intention to renew the License Agreement for the
first of two Five (5) year renewal terms available to it and the Licensor has agreed;
All capitalized terms used in this Agreement, unless otherwise defined herein, have the same
meaning as set out in the License Agreement.
THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that the Licensor hereby grants a license to the Licensee to
continue in operation at the Licensed Area, with equipment as outlined in Appendix A of the License
Agreement, for a further term of Five (5) years that shall commence on the First (1st) day of
September 2025 and terminate on the Thirty-First (31st) day of August 2030 subject otherwise to
the same terms, covenants, provisos and conditions as are in the above recited License Agreement,
except that:
LICENSE FEE AND CHARGES
1. In consideration of the rights herein granted, and without prior demand, the Licensee shall pay
to the Licensor, effective the the First (1st) day of September 2025, a yearly License Fee of Five
Hundred and Sixty ($560) dollars, plus applicable Sales Taxes, if any. The License Fee is
payable annually in advance of each year starting at the Commencement Date and in each and
every succeeding year during the Term.
Payment shall continue to be made to the Licensor at the following address:
DISTRICT OF UCLUELET
200 Main Street
PO Box 999
Ucluelet, BC
V0R 3A0
Attention: Finance
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NOTICE
2. Clause g of the Original License is deleted and replaced with the following:
Any notice which is required to be given under the terms of this License Agreement shall be
effectively given by one party to the other if hand-delivered or mailed by prepaid registered
mail, sent by facsimile or by electronic mail and directed as follows:
to the Licensor at:
CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
250 Front Street West
P.O. Box 500, Station "A"
Toronto, Ontario
M5W 1E6
Attention: CBC/Radio-Canada - Real Estate Transactions, Transmission
Fax: 416-205-2420
Email: [email protected]
and to the Licensee at:
DISTRICT OF UCLUELET
200 Main Street
PO Box 999
Ucluelet, BC
V0R 3A0
Attention: Corporate Officer
Fax: (250) 726-7335
Email: [email protected]
Any notice sent in accordance with the present License Agreement will be deemed received the
same day if hand delivered, sent by facsimile or by electronic mail, or on the 3rd business day
following its issue if sent by registered mail.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
3. Except as expressly amended herein, the License Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
unamended, and the parties hereto ratify all terms and conditions contained therein.
COUNTERPARTS
5.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and whether delivered by hand, mail, e-mail
or facsimile, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and both of which when taken
together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
GOVERNING LAW
6. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Province
of British Columbia and the federal laws applicable therein. The parties submit to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.
CONFIDENTIALITY
7. Subject to the provisions of the Access to Information Act (Canada, R.S. 1985, c. A-1), both
parties shall ensure that non-public information owned by the other party and disclosed to a
party, in any manner, in the course of the negotiation of this Agreement and/or contained
within such Agreement shall remain confidential and shall not be disclosed to any third party
excepting its solicitors, advisors or agents or others for the purposes of interpreting or carrying
out obligations under this Agreement or assessing the value of this Agreement, unless
required by law. In the case of a voluntary disclosure the party that discloses the information
to a third party shall remain responsible for any breach to this confidentiality provision or
privacy provision by such third party. This provision shall remain in effect five (5) years from
the expiration of the License Agreement.
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
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8. The Licensee is subject to the Access to Information Act (Canada, R.S. 1985, c. A-1). As a
consequence, records under the control of the Licensee may be subject to a request for
access and be disclosed if no exclusion or exemption provided in the Act applies. This
paragraph will not be interpreted as a waiver of the confidentiality obligations of the License
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed.
CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
BY: _____________________________________
Ginette Michaud
Corporate Director, Real Estate Transactions
Date
AND: ____________________________________
Julie Boudreau
Finance and Administration
Date
We have the authority to bind the Corporation.
DISTRICT OF UCELET
BY: _____________________________________
Name
Title
Date
AND: ____________________________________
Name
Title
Date
We/I have the authority to bind our Corporation/Organization.
Ginette Michaud (May 28, 2025 20:03 EDT)
Ginette Michaud
May 28, 2025
Julie Boudreau (May 29, 2025 15:06 EDT)
May 29, 2025
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APPENDIX "A"
Facilities made available to the Licensee under this License Agreement are as follows:
SERVICE: CBC/Radio-Canada FM Radio transmitter site
BUILDINGS (SHARED):
Use of the Licensed Area for install of:
Rooftop (water reservoir):
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One (1) 2-bay PSI TX Antenna model: PSIFML-2A-90WS-HR attached to a 10m (75mm'
OD) mast mounted on top of the water reservoir building;
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One (1) Kathrein RX Antenna model: YA7-FCM/HCM attached to a 4.5m (60mm OD)
mast mounted on top of the water reservoir building
Interior (pump control shack):
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Space for one (1) equipment rack in pump control shack located next to the reservoir
FREQUENCY:
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92.7MHz
POWER (HYDRO/ELECTRICITY):
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Other: Licensee connected to Licensor's utility service on site through Licensor's power
(breaker panel) with use of one (1) 120VAC 15A breaker. Additional fees for power
recovery may apply, at discretion of Licensor.
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2025 FIRST Renewal CBC at District of Ucluelet
- FINAL
Final Audit Report
2025-05-29
Created:
2025-05-28 (Eastern Daylight Time)
By:
Tracey Walsh ([email protected] )
Status:
Signed
Transaction ID:
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
Council Meeting: April 15, 2025
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
FROM: ED CHOW, MANAGER OF CORPORATE SERVICES
FILE NO: 0220 - 40
SUBJECT: LETTER TO THE PROVINCE REQUESTING RECONSIDERATION OF SIGNIFICANT INCREASES TO FORESHORE
LEASE RATES
REPORT NO: 25-66
ATTACHMENT(S):
Appendix A - Draft Letter
RECOMMENDATION(S):
THAT Council authorize Mayor McEwen to sign the attached letter and meet with provincial representatives
to discuss the foreshore lease issue.
BACKGROUND:
On February 28, 2025, Neptune Ice Ltd. contacted the Mayor and Council to request assistance with the
urgent issue of a proposed significant increase in their foreshore lease. Neptune is among the first
leaseholders to receive notice of this substantial rate hike, which is expected to affect all foreshore
leaseholders upon renewal.
At the March 10, 2025 Council meeting, Council directed staff to contact the Province to gather more
information and request that leaseholders be provided with additional notice. In follow-up to this direction,
CAO Mr. Harding met with the owner of Neptune and discussed the matter with MLA Osborne on May 21,
2025.
The attached draft letter outlines the severe economic impact the offshore lease increases would have on
small businesses, workers, and coastal communities. It urges the Province to reconsider the magnitude of
the increases and to implement measures to mitigate the devastating effects on these communities.
NEXT STEPS:
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If Council approves the draft letter, staff will send the letter to the Province, local MLA, and the
Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government.
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Staff will also request a meeting with provincial representatives and stakeholders to further discuss
this urgent issue.
Respectfully submitted: Ed Chow, Manager of Corporate Services
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District of Ucluelet . Life on the Edge ®
200 Main Street, PO BOX 999, Ucluelet, British Columbia V0R 3A0
(250) 726-7744 Fax (250) 726-7335 [email protected] www.ucluelet.ca
5 June 2025
Honourable Randene Neill
Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship
PO Box 9012 Stn Prov. Govt.
Victoria, BC V8M 9L6
Dear Minister,
RE:
Urgent Request for Special Consideration on Foreshore Lease Increases Impacting Small
Coastal Communities
On behalf of the District of Ucluelet, I am writing to express deep concern regarding the recent
and significant proposed increase to foreshore lease payments, which in some cases represent
more than a 500% escalation over previous rates.
We understand and respect the Province's efforts to ensure fair and equitable returns from
public land use, and we acknowledge that these lease adjustments may be intended to increase
revenue. However, this revenue comes at a profound cost to small business owners and coastal
communities like ours--communities already navigating the challenging realities of a declining
fishing industry and a delicate transition toward tourism-based economies.
Our office has been contacted by several local businesses, including Neptune's, whose annual
foreshore lease payment is set to increase from $13,000 to $64,000. This exponential rise is
simply not manageable for small, family-run enterprises. They are facing the real prospect of
closure, and with that, the loss of vital local employment and economic activity. In Neptune's
case alone, 25 employees stand to lose their jobs--25 families who contribute to the social and
economic fabric of our community.
The broader impacts of this increase cannot be overstated:
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Business Closures: Small marine-dependent operations, which form the backbone of our
coastal economy, may be forced to shut down.
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Loss of Employment: With limited alternative industries, each job loss hits hard and
reverberates through the entire community.
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District of Ucluelet . Life on the Edge ®
200 Main Street, PO BOX 999, Ucluelet, British Columbia V0R 3A0
(250) 726-7744 Fax (250) 726-7335 [email protected] www.ucluelet.ca
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Decline in Tourism: Our waterfronts are not only places of work--they are the foundation
of Ucluelet's visitor economy. A decline in services and marine activity will diminish our
appeal as a tourism destination.
While we recognize the Province's need to modernize lease calculations, we respectfully request
a reconsideration of the proposed model. Specifically, we ask the Province to:
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Explore alternative formulas for calculating foreshore lease rates that better reflect the
economic realities of small businesses and coastal communities.
-
Consider a phased implementation of any necessary lease increases over a multi-year
period to allow businesses time to adjust and plan sustainably.
In the spirit of collaboration and shared interest in the long-term health of British Columbia's
coastal communities, I would like to request a meeting between provincial representatives and
the District of Ucluelet at your earliest convenience. We believe that with open dialogue, we can
identify a solution that supports both the Province's fiscal goals and the economic resilience of
our region.
In closing, while we understand that this lease increase may represent an opportunity for
increased provincial revenue, we must emphasize that such benefit is being borne by the
sacrifice of small business owners, their employees, and the vitality of communities like ours. We
urge you to consider the broader consequences and to work with us in finding a more balanced
path forward.
Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. We look forward to your response and the
opportunity to meet soon.
Sincerely,
_________________________________________________
Marilyn McEwen, Mayor
District of Ucluelet
Cc: Honorable Josie Osborne, M.L.A.
President Charles McCarthy, Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
Council Meeting: June 10, 2025
500 Matterson Drive, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
FROM:
ED CHOW, MANAGER OF CORPORATE SERVICES
FILE NO: 0390-20
SUBJECT:
UBCM MINISTER MEETINGS
REPORT NO: 25-67
ATTACHMENT(S):
Appendix A - 2025 UBCM Convention Provincial Appointment Book
RECOMMENDATION(S):
THAT Council direct staff to prepare ministerial meeting request(s) on the following topics for the 2025
Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference:
a. _________________________________,
b. _________________________________; and,
c. _________________________________.
BACKGROUND:
The Union of British Columbia Municipalities hosts an annual conference in September each year. The 2025
conference is planned for September 22 -26, at the Victoria Conference Centre.
During the conference there is an opportunity for municipalities to request meetings with the various
Provincial Ministry Staff or Ministers to discuss key issues or concerns. Typically, the requests can take
several forms, an ask of the ministry to action a key issue, an opportunity for a municipality to express their
appreciation for past or pending support for a local item, or to bring a new item of local or regional
importance to the Minister's attention.
Below is a list of topics Council may consider for this year's ministerial meetings:
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Offshore Lease Increase
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Affordable Housing Projects
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Fire Hall Grants
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Health Services
NEXT STEPS
- Issue meeting request related to the topics identified by Council
Respectfully submitted: Ed Chow, Manager of Corporate Services
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2025 PROVINCIAL
APPOINTMENT BOOK
FOR UBCM CONVENTION
Meeting Requests with:
The Premier, Cabinet Ministers, and
Provincial Government Staff from Ministries,
Agencies, Commissions, and Corporations (MACC)
at the 2025 UBCM CONVENTION
Victoria, British Columbia
Information compiled as of April 2025.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 3
MEETING REQUEST INFORMATION AND LINKS..................................................... 4
PROVINCIAL MINISTRIES AVAILABLE DURING 2025 UBCM
CONVENTION ............................................................................................................ 5
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES........................... 5
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD.......................................................................................... 5
ATTORNEY GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 7
MINISTRY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT.................................................................. 9
MINISTRY OF CITIZENS' SERVICES................................................................................................... 10
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE................................................................................. 11
MINISTRY OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE READINESS...................................... 13
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE SOLUTIONS........................................................................ 14
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS .................................................................................... 18
MINISTRY OF FINANCE..................................................................................................................... 20
MINISTRY OF FORESTS...................................................................................................................... 21
MINISTRY OF HEALTH....................................................................................................................... 23
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS ..................................................................... 26
MINISTRY OF INDIGENOUS RELATIONS AND RECONCILIATION................................................ 31
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE....................................................................................................... 32
MINISTRY OF JOBS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION......................................... 32
MINISTRY OF LABOUR........................................................................................................................ 36
MINISTRY OF MINING AND CRITICAL MINERALS........................................................................... 36
MINISTRY OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND FUTURE SKILLS.......................................... 38
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL............................................................ 40
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY REDUCTION............................................ 44
MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ARTS, CULTURE AND SPORT................................................................. 46
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT........................................................................... 48
MINISTRY OF WATER, LAND AND RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP..................................................... 50
PROVINCIAL AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS, AND CORPORATIONS AVAILABLE
DURING 2025 UBCM CONVENTION........................................................................ 53
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INTRODUCTION
Onsite Provincial Appointment Desk
The Provincial Appointment Book provides UBCM local government and First Nations
members instructions on how to request a meeting with the Premier, Cabinet Ministers,
and provincial Ministries, Agencies, Commissions, and Corporations (MACC) staff, to be
scheduled during the week of 2025 UBCM Convention.
Meeting Details
Meetings with the Premier and Cabinet
Ministers will be 15 minutes in length
and will take place in person during the
following dates:
Meetings with MACC staff will be
30 minutes in length (20 minutes for the
Ministry of Transportation and Transit),
and will take place in person during the
following dates:
Information on each MACC's programs, projects, and scope of work is also included.
Provincial Appointment Desk staff will be available onsite to receive meeting requests
for MACC staff at the following location:
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Please note that MACC staff availability may be limited onsite.
Monday, September 22 to Friday, September 26
Victoria Conference Centre
Victoria, B.C.
Monday, September 22 to
Friday, September 26
The Parliament Buildings
Monday, September 22 to Thursday, September 25
Fairmont Empress Hotel, Lower Lobby Level, Foyer
8:30 am -- 4:00 pm
Monday, September 22 to
Thursday, September 25
Fairmont Empress Hotel,
Shaughnessy Ballroom
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MEETING REQUEST INFORMATION AND LINKS
Honourable David Eby, Premier
and Cabinet Ministers
Including Ministers of State and
Parliamentary Secretaries
Provincial Government MACC
Staff
(Ministries, Agencies, Commissions,
and Corporations)
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Click: Premier and Cabinet Ministers
Meeting Requests
Invitation Code: MeetingRequest2025
(case sensitive)
Deadline: July 2, 2025 6:00 pm PST
Click: MACC Staff Meeting Requests
Invitation Code: MACCStaff2025
(case sensitive)
Deadline: August 20, 2025 11:59 pm PST
Contact:
Sarah Staszkiel
MACC Staff Meeting Lead
778 405-1784
[email protected]
Casey Cathcart
MACC Staff Meeting Coordinator
778 405-3140
[email protected]
Timeline:
Meeting regrets will be communicated
in late August, and meeting
confirmations sent in early September.
Timeline:
Details regarding confirmed MACC Staff
meetings will be communicated to local
governments and First Nations members by
email by September 17.
Contact:
Marlène Behrens
Premier and Cabinet Ministers Meeting
Coordinator
250 213-3856
[email protected]
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PROVINCIAL MINISTRIES
AVAILABLE DURING THE 2025 UBCM CONVENTION
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MINISTER OF STATE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND
RURAL COMMUNITIES
DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Local Government
Relations
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Overall responsible for engagement with UBCM and local governments.
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Serves as a key point of contact for UBCM, local governments, and rural
communities.
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Fosters collaborative relations with Mayors and Councils, and Regional District
Chairs and Boards to maintain open lines of communication, receive feedback, and
identify solutions on joint priorities.
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Advises the Premier and Cabinet so the local government and rural communities'
lens are considered in government decision-making processes.
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Secretariat for:
UBCM Convention (Host Minister).
UBCM Quarterly Executive Meetings (attends).
UBCM Advocacy Days.
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Hosts and/or participates in forums to facilitate the two-way sharing of information
e.g.:
UBCM Area Associations.
Local Government Management Association.
Regional District Chairs & Chief Administrator Officers Forum.
Local leadership Roundtables and virtual Town Halls.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Business Risk
Management Branch
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Helps producers manage risks such as weather hazards, natural disasters, wildlife,
diseases, pests, and market declines, that cause income losses and lead to financial
instability. The branch delivers three programs to help farmers manage financial
risk: Production Insurance offers insurance protection for agricultural crops against
weather perils; Agri-Stability protects farm enterprises from the financial impacts of
significant margin declines which can be caused by increasing input costs or
reduced agricultural revenues; and Wildlife Damage Compensation - compensates
farmers for losses due to wildlife.
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DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Corporate, Policy and
Priorities Branch
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Provides corporate leadership, coordination, and analysis of policy, legislative and
data issues related to the ministry's mandate. The branch guides the development
of ministry policy and legislation, including managing stakeholder relationships,
participating in provincial policy and legislation development, and overseeing
policy and legislative projects. The branch serves as the central resource for
internal and external clients on relevant, comprehensive, high-quality, and timely
economic and social data on the province's farming, commercial fishing,
aquaculture and food and beverage processing industries. Additionally the branch
is responsible for land use planning and geospatial services.
Extension and
Support Services Branch
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Identifies and promotes agriculture and food production/processing systems that
are sustainable and enhance the economic benefits to the province. The branch
maintains operations in all agriculture regions of the province to deliver ministry
programs and services through a network of regional agrologists, technical and
industry specialists. The branch works through a variety of strategic partnerships
and is the primary point of contact for the ministry's agriculture clients, both
businesses and associations. The branch also provides professional agricultural
support to local government planning and emergency response processes, and to
both the Agricultural Land Commission and the Farm Industry Review Board.
Food and Beverage Branch
-
Leads market and business development activities for farmers, food and beverage
processors and Indigenous communities as well as key initiatives such as Grow BC,
Feed BC, Buy BC, and the BC Food Hub Network. The branch works in partnership
across regional stakeholders, industry, public sector organizations and levels of
government to enhance the agriculture and food and beverage sector's capacity,
inclusivity, and competitiveness, grow provincial food system resilience, promote
career opportunities, and support current and next generation entrepreneurs.
Food Safety Inspection
Branch
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Safeguards public health by ensuring that agri-food, meat, and seafood produced
in the province is safe and wholesome. The branch works in partnership with other
federal and provincial agencies to facilitate food safety through three main
program areas which are led by an Executive Director and supported by a team of
administrative and policy and program advisory staff. The branch also supports
food safety through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership by administering
On-Farm Food Safety and Post-Farm Food Safety.
Office of the Chief
Veterinarian
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Provides provincial leadership on regulated animal and zoonotic diseases, One
Health and One Welfare in B.C. The branch works to build resilient animal health
systems for B.C. in collaboration with provincial ministries, the federal government,
livestock industry, and veterinary professionals.
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DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Plant and Animal Health
Branch
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Supports the sustainability of animal and plant agriculture while serving to protect
the well-being of the people of British Columbia through diagnostic services,
surveillance, risk assessment, and the development of strategies to address
identified risks. The branch addresses plant health risks and issues that affect plant
and agriculture productivity, environmental sustainability and competitiveness of
agricultural crops in British Columbia. Through diagnostic services and
surveillance, the branch helps protect human health with the timely and accurate
diagnosis of zoonotic diseases in the public health and food safety sectors (e.g.,
SARS-CoV-2, influenza, Salmonella).
Regenerative
Agriculture and Climate
Initiatives
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Supports formulation of strategies, identifies opportunities, and drives the
development and implementation of regenerative agriculture, innovation, climate
initiatives and emergency management. This includes advancing B.C. as a leader in
food security and the emerging agri-tech sector, helping companies bring
innovation to agriculture and position B.C. as an agri-tech leader. Developing
strategies and plans to maintain a new regenerative agricultural network, creating
opportunities for farmers and greater food security by bringing together natural
systems of production with agri-technologies that enhance production. Developing
strategies and plans to achieve CleanBC climate action plan goals, helping farmers,
ranchers and food processors prepare for climate impacts and ensure food
security. Oversight of the ministry's emergency management function, including
management of issues relating to avian influenza, wildfire, floods, and other
natural or unexpected emergencies.
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD CONTINUED...
DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Court Services Branch
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Responsible for case documentation and adjudication support for all matters going
before the court, including case initiation and processing, fee collection, file and
exhibit management, court clerking, court records and transcripts, interpreter
services, and the preparation and dissemination of court orders. In addition, the
Court Services Branch is responsible for courtroom and courthouse security,
prisoner custody and escort, document service, and jury administration.
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Indigenous Justice
Secretariat
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Leads the implementation of the First Nations Justice Strategy ("the Strategy") within
government, including influencing social sector areas that provide health and
housing supports for individuals in the justice system. At the core of the Strategy is
the rebuilding of First Nations justice systems as an expression of self-
determination. As such, the Indigenous Justice Secretariat has a vital role in
supporting First Nations in that rebuilding work. This includes the Secretariat
advancing changes within government to laws, policies, and practices that are
directly responsive to what First Nations determine is needed for Strategy
implementation and rebuilding of their justice systems.
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The Indigenous Justice Secretariat is responsible for cross-ministry implementation
of the Strategy and operationalization of the identified priorities within provincial
government. This includes the implementation of the Declaration Act where it
intersects with justice, as well as supporting relationships between First Nations,
the province, and Canada to advance jointly identified priorities, funding, and
partnership opportunities where the Strategy aligns with provincial and federal
mandates.
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The Indigenous Justice Secretariat is also responsible for working with Métis Nation
BC on the cross-ministry implementation of the Métis Justice Strategy, managing
the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association contract, and working with
Canada to support the development of the Federal Indigenous Justice Strategy.
Justice Services Branch
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Improves users' access to justice and experience with the administration of justice
in B.C. by transforming elements of the justice system. The Justice Services Branch
delivers programs and services relating to family justice, and access to justice. The
branch also develops policy and legislation and supports tribunals, agencies, and
independent offices within the ministry, and leads strategic projects to create
change and systemic impact on the justice sector.
Multiculturalism and Anti-
Racism Branch
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The Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Branch is responsible for cross government
implementation of the Anti-Racism Act. This includes working across ministries to
respond to data trends identified through the Anti-Racism Data Act and take action
on systemic racism within policies, program and services.
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Engage communities through the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network,
multiculturalism grants, and related initiatives, to provide them with the
information, supports, and training needed to respond to and prevent future
incidents of racism.
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Support victims of hate incidents in B.C. by operating the Racist Incident Helpline to
report, track and provide resources to individuals harmed by racist incidents.
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Continue to address historical wrongs with Sons of Freedom Doukhobor
community and ongoing work with the National Association of Japanese Canadians.
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Strategic Services Division
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The Strategic Services Division provides expertise to enable large-scale, cross-
ministry, and complex system transformation as envisioned in the ministry's
Strategic Framework. The division leads:
Project management -- supports strategic initiatives and continuous
improvement through tracking, assessing and making recommendations on
project risks, mitigation strategies and resource deployment.
Change management -- champions organizational change and effective
implementation of significant change initiatives with staff and external
partners and service providers.
Transformation integration -- oversees alignment and integration of priority
transformation projects to support the roll-out of system wide changes in a
coordinated way and to ensure operational needs are met.
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Strategic planning and communications - directs, coordinates, and manages
planning, reporting, internal, external, and web-based communications and
engagement.
Service Delivery
Division
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Service Delivery Division provides Network of care across the province focused on
children and youth with support needs, child and youth mental health, adoption,
family support, child protection, youth justice and helping youth transition from
government care to adulthood. Services, including 24/7 emergency response, are
delivered through 169 community-based District Offices, Provincial Centralized
Services Centre, Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre, Child & Youth Mental Health
Intake Clinics, Victory Hill Dorm, Burnaby Youth Custody Centre, Inpatient
Assessment Unit, Youth Forensic Services, and Family Connections Centres.
Policy, Legislation and
Litigation Division
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Lead strategic and operational policy, legislation and service design for programs
and services, including adoption, children with support needs and mental health
concerns, community resources for children and youth in or transitioning from
government care, child welfare, and support for youth involved in the justice
system's practices.
Division / Early Years and
Inclusion Policy,
Communications and
Engagement
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The Early Years and Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) Policy branch
provides development and oversight of strategic and operational policy for early
childhood development programs and services for CYSN. The team incorporates a
cross-government approach for programs and services for children and families
and is currently working to co-develop an improved system of services for CYSN.
Policy staff also research and develop innovative approaches for citizen
engagement and program delivery.
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Connectivity
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Internet and cellular connectivity: The division provides guidance on planning for
broadband internet to communities and highway and community cellular coverage
to municipal and regional governments and oversees the Connecting
British Columbia and the Connecting Communities BC funding programs.
Government Digital
Experience (GDX)
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GDX provides the technical infrastructure that enables gov.bc.ca, and manages
high priority web content.
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GDX is responsible for government's web training, standards and digital
accessibility and supports plain language, easy to navigate and access information.
Office of Chief
Information Officer
(OCIO)
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The OCIO supports the transformation of government services through
integration, collaboration, and innovation. It leads strategy, policy, and standards
that support digital government and information management including
information technology (IT), IT security, integrated data, privacy, and the
management of the Information Management/IT investment portfolio for the
province.
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It provides corporate information management services to government including
Freedom of Information; proactive disclosures of information; privacy, records
management, and elements of information security.
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Through the BC Data Service, the OCIO delivers trusted data services and analysis,
including population projections, community economic resilience indicators and
service-level equity research. It is responsible for the implementation of the
Anti-Racism Data Act and the BC Data Plan.
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Through the CyberBC program, the OCIO provides broader B.C. public sector
organizations with resources to help improve cybersecurity. Specifically, it covers
the foundations of cybersecurity including security frameworks, policy, standards,
assessments of threats and weaknesses, and minimization of risks.
Procurement and
Supply
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The division plays a leadership role in government procurement and supply
services. These activities serve the provincial government, the broader public
sector, the public and, in some cases, municipalities. For example, municipalities
use BC Bid to provide vendors with information on upcoming procurement
operations and Asset Investment Recovery to dispose of municipal surplus assets
in a convenient, environmentally friendly manner that returns a fair market value
to the municipality.
Real Property
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The Real Property Division (RPD) provides everything needed to design, set up and
manage a government workplace. RPD has responsibility for the province's real
estate portfolio. Real estate for schools, post-secondary institutions, hospitals, and
municipalities are excluded from RPD's responsibilities.
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Service BC
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Through a provincial network of 65 service centres and the Service BC (SBC)
Provincial Contact Centre through multiple service channels including mobile
outreach, digital and web based information. SBC provides approximately
300 government services on behalf of more than 40 partner ministries and
agencies.
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The division enables the design and delivery of accessible, responsive, and cost-
effective services, making it easier for residents and businesses to interact with
government.
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The BC Registries and Digital Services Branch facilitates and supports commerce in
the province through administration and verification of business, personal
property, and manufactured home registrations.
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Child Care Division
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The Child Care Division leads the development and implementation of ChildCareBC.
The ChildCareBC plan was launched in 2018 and is government's 10-year strategy
to build access to affordable, quality, inclusive child care as a core service that
families can rely on.
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Key programs delivered through the Child Care Division include those providing
operational funding for child care providers, cost-saving fee reductions and/or
subsidy benefits for parents, capital grant programs for expanding and
maintaining child care spaces, education and professional development supports
for the child care workforce, and supports for community-based programs such as
Child Care Resource and Referral Centres and Young Parent Program.
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In addition, the division supports programs that help families and children access
and participate in fully inclusive child care settings, as well as funding and
supporting the development and expansion of distinctions-based Indigenous-led
child care.
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The ministry, through the Child Care Division, oversees the Early Childhood
Educator Registry, which issues provincial certifications, accesses and recommends
approval for Early Childhood Educator (ECE) post-secondary programs, and
investigates complaints regarding ECE and Early Childhood Educator Assistant
(ECEA) conduct and competence.
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The division oversees the child care budget of $865.255M for FY 24/25. The division
also invests federal funding from the Early Learning and Child Care and
Agreements.
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Learning and Education
Programs Division
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The Learning and Education Programs Division (LEPD) is responsible for: defining
what children learn and when (curriculum); whether they have learned it
(assessment, reporting and graduation requirements); and the extent to which
what they learn equips them for the job market and/or post-secondary education
(student transitions). LEPD is made up of two branches:
The Student Learning Branch manages all activities related to curriculum
design and development, large-scale assessment design, delivery, marking
and results-reporting, policies for providing feedback on student progress
to parents and students, French education, and engagement with the
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Annual
assessments include the Foundation Skills Assessment for grades 4 and 7,
and Literacy and Numeracy Graduation Assessments.
The Education Programs and Policy Branch is responsible for policy,
programs, and standards related to inclusive education, graduation, career
development, and student transitions to the post-secondary system and
employment. The branch is also responsible for the ministry's scholarships
program.
Resource Management
Division
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The Resource Management Division (RMD) provides operational and planning
support for school districts and monitors the financial accountability of boards of
education against ministry and government policy. The division also provides a
wide range of corporate functions for the ministry, including budgeting and
financial support services, strategic human resources, workplace and facilities
support, and risk management and emergency preparedness.
System Liaison and
Supports Division
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The System Liaison and Supports Division (SLSD) provides leadership and support
to school districts and independent schools in the areas of Early Learning,
Indigenous Education, Mental Health and Substance Use, School Food Programs,
Strategic Priorities (e.g., anti-racism, SOGI), and Student Safety and Wellness. The
division is responsible for promoting safe, caring and inclusive school
environments with a focus on equity.
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Corporate Services
Division
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Responsible for the provision of strategic advice and the delivery of corporate
services to support ministry programs and services.
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Manages the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) claim
administration and provincial cost tracking.
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Responsible for public education initiatives including:
The delivery of PreparedBC, the province's preparedness public education
program serving First Nations communities, local authorities and the
public.
The development of resources, programs, and social media campaigns
aimed at influencing positive disaster risk reductions.
Disaster Recovery
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Leads coordination of provincial ministry and agency supports for communities
following a disaster with regionally-based teams.
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Implements the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program, and when DFA is not
available, seeks alternative government and non-government funding
opportunities to assist impacted parties.
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Administers DFA appeals process.
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Responsible for disaster recovery operational policy including national flood
insurance program development, cross government disaster recovery framework,
and recovery specialists who are ready to deploy to assist communities when a
disaster strikes.
Disaster Risk
Management
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Leads emergency management and provincial business continuity management
planning.
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Conducts emergency management training and exercises.
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Undertakes strategic after actions reviews of disaster events, undertaking
provincial and regional disaster and climate risk assessments.
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Administers funding programs for First Nations and local governments to advance
disaster risk reduction through planning and mitigation activities.
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Advances policy, programs, and strategies to reduce disaster and climate risks.
Partnerships,
Engagement and
Legislation
-
Delivers ministry's strategic policy and legislation. This work includes providing
guidance on the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness's
(EMCR) modernized legislation, the Emergency and Disaster Management Act (EDMA),
and the development of new regulations, such as the Local Authorities Regulation
and Compensation and Disaster Financial Assistance Regulation.
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Leads the development and implementation of EMCR's inter-agency and inter-
governmental partnerships.
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Leads EMCR's emergency management partnership agreements with the federal
government, local governments, First Nations, emergency management partner
agencies, critical infrastructure operators, non-governmental, faith-based, and
other emergency management partners and agencies.
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Regional Operations
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Leads and coordinates the preparedness and response to provincial and regional-
level emergencies and disasters, supporting other authorities within their areas of
jurisdiction by working directly with First Nations, local authorities, provincial
ministries and agencies, federal departments, other jurisdictions, industry, and
volunteers.
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Leads and coordinates 24/7 emergency management capability through six regional
offices located in Surrey, Kamloops, Nelson, Prince George, and Terrace, with the
Vancouver Island Regional Office co-located at the Ministry of Emergency
Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) Headquarters (HQ) in Victoria. In
addition, EMCR HQ houses the Emergency Coordination Centre and Provincial Duty
Managers providing 24/7 situational awareness, activation of response to
emergencies, including broadcast intrusive alerting.
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Coordinates B.C.'s Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer groups, who provide an array of
critical, front-line emergency services, including Ground Search and Rescue, Air
Search and Rescue, Road Rescue, Emergency Support Services, and Emergency
Radio Communications.
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Energy Resources Division
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Accountable for the management and responsible development of the province's
energy resources. The division oversees the Petroleum and Natural Gas Act, the
Geothermal Resources Act, the Energy Resource Activities Act and related regulations.
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Issues and administers Crown petroleum, natural gas, geothermal and carbon
capture related subsurface tenures; oversees tenure development and resources
access planning; collects tenure-related revenues; and maintains geological
databases and systems.
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Primary point of contact for many key pieces of energy infrastructure that play
critical roles in providing energy security for British Columbians. The division
includes the Trans Mountain Office and works regularly with Enbridge which
operates the primary natural gas pipeline in the province.
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Oversees the province's royalty system (with the Ministry of Finance) including
implementation of the New Royalty Framework, and the Healing the Land and
Emissions Reduction program.
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Develops policy, statutes and regulations that apply to the energy resource sector
and supports achieving greenhouse gas reduction targets as it relates to the
sector, including methane emissions targets.
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Collaborates across government on Indigenous reconciliation initiatives and
environmental monitoring and research programs, conducts oil and gas resource
assessments, manages resource development planning and cumulative effects,
guides modernized land use planning, develops environmental practices, and
initiates and administers oil and natural gas restoration programs.
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The division includes the Clean Energy and Major Projects Office (CEMPO) which is
supporting the 10 successful renewable electricity projects from BC Hydro's 2025
call for power, and is responsible for the effective implementation of Liquefied
Natural Gas (LNG) Canada, Ksi Lisims LNG, Cedar LNG, Woodfibre, and the
associated pipelines. CEMPO also works across government to support clean
energy projects, such as hydrogen, biofuels, and renewable natural gas.
Electricity and Utility
Regulation
Division
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Responsible for British Columbia's electricity and alternative energy sectors,
including BC Hydro. These sectors are made up of diverse interests that develop
electricity generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure, clean or
renewable energy sources, including biomass, biogas, hydrogen, geothermal,
hydro, solar, ocean, and wind. The division took a lead role in the development of
Powering Our Future: B.C.'s Clean Energy Strategy.
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Focuses on increasing electrification, and deployment of low carbon energy by
supporting BC Hydro's 2025 call for power.
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Responsible for policies, programs, regulations and legislation to support the
province's legislated short and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets,
including: the Climate Change Accountability Act, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction
(Clean Energy) Regulation, the Utilities Commission Act, and the Clean Energy Act.
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Supports the Minister's oversight of BC Hydro and is responsible for public utility
regulatory policy under the Utilities Commission Act. The division leads provincial
collaboration with the British Columbia Utilities Commission to reframe the
Commission's current role as an economic regulator to align with the province's
climate action, energy and affordability objectives, especially for low-income
households.
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Implements policies and legislation to support BC Utilities Commission oversight of
B.C.'s regulated energy utilities, including BC Hydro, FortisBC, and Pacific Northern
Gas, in their delivery of conventional and low-carbon clean energy across the
province.
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Administers the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund, a special account used to
further the energy and environmental priorities of the government.
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Responsible for co-leading the Indigenous Clean Energy Opportunities (ICEO)
process with the First Nations Energy and Mining Council, which engages with
First Nations rights holders and organizations in a collaborative dialogue to fully
participate in current and future clean energy opportunities and to align the
province's strategic clean energy policy and legislation with the United Nations
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP).
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Energy Decarbonization
Division
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Responsible for policies and programs that advance energy efficient, low-carbon
technologies and practices in the built environment through incentives and
standards. This portfolio includes the CleanBC Better Homes and Better Buildings
Program and the Energy Efficiency Standards Regulation.
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Develops policy and program initiatives to decarbonize community energy systems
through the implementation of clean energy projects in communities across British
Columbia, including grid-connected local governments, Indigenous communities,
and non-grid connected remote communities. This portfolio includes the CleanBC
Remote Community Energy Strategy.
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Responsible for developing and implementing legislation, policies, and programs to
decarbonize the transportation sector and spur growth in the clean transportation
industry in B.C. This portfolio includes the Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Act, the
ZEV Regulation, and the CleanBC Go Electric Programs.
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Responsible for the implementation of B.C.'s Low Carbon Fuel Standard that
requires fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of their fuels used in
transportation and other applicable purposes (with a 30 percent reduction in
carbon intensity for diesel and gasoline class fuels by 2030, and a 10 percent
reduction by 2030 for jet fuels.)
Climate Action Secretariat
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Responsible for development and implementation of B.C.'s climate strategies. This
includes both reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing the province for
the impacts of climate change. The Climate Action Secretariat (CAS) is responsible
for several of B.C.'s climate-related pieces of legislation, regulation, and programs.
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Works to achieve provincial climate action goals through engagement and
collaboration with Indigenous peoples, the provincial public sector, other orders of
government, research institutions, non-governmental organizations, professional
and industry associations and business and industry.
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Responsible for key climate programs for local governments, like the Local
Government Climate Action Program, which provides funding for climate action in
communities, and the federal/provincial CleanBC Communities Fund, which
provides funding for clean infrastructure projects. In addition, CAS provides
support to local governments through the Community Energy and Emissions
Inventory to understand emissions trends.
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Works directly with industrial operators and verification bodies to ensure
compliance under the B.C. Output Based Pricing System, manages the CleanBC
Industry Fund, and develops new industrial climate policy such as Net Zero New
Industry, which requires new industrial facilities to achieve net-zero emissions by
2050 (2030 for new LNG).
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Strategic and Indigenous
Partnerships Division
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This division provides cross-ministry support to both the Ministry of Energy and
Climate Solutions and the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals.
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The division works to advance Indigenous reconciliation and key sector
negotiations, supports cross-ministry policy, intergovernmental relations, ministry
planning and strategic initiatives.
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The division leads strategic initiatives and supports the ministry's mandate to
advance reconciliation with First Nations including the negotiation of Reconciliation
and other agreements and engaging with Indigenous groups on policy matters.
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The division also works with other ministry divisions, the Ministry of Water, Land
and Resource Stewardship and the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and
Reconciliation on key reconciliation related matters and initiatives including
economic recovery matters such as the Mining Reform Project, and modernized
land use planning. This work is consistent with Government's objectives under the
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and ensures that
First Nations actively participate in natural resource development in their
Traditional Territories.
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To ensure that the ministries take a strategic approach to the delivery of their
programs and services, the division provides corporate oversight and coordination
of policies, leads intergovernmental relations, coordinates Cabinet and legislative
initiatives, designs and delivers employee communications and engagement,
develops and coordinates service plans and annual reports, and manages
corporate reporting processes. Examples of this work include: support of the
Estimates Debate, Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference, Council of the
Federation, federal/provincial forums, the UBCM Convention, and the First Nations
Leadership Gathering (FNLG).
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Conservation and
Recreation Division
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The Parks and Recreation Program is responsible for the integrated delivery of two
public facing lines of business, BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails B.C.
(RSTBC). BC Parks is a land management and regulatory program focused on
conservation and recreation services. These services are delivered through the
acquisition, designation, administration, planning, management and regulation of
natural resources and activities in 1,050 provincial parks, recreation areas,
conservancies, ecological reserves, and protected areas. RSTBC provides public
recreation opportunities by developing, maintaining, and managing a network of
recreation sites and recreation trails on Crown land outside of parks and protected
areas.
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The Conservation Officer Service (COS) provides public safety and environmental
enforcement services to British Columbians. The agency's core mandates include
natural resource law enforcement and human- wildlife conflicts prevention and
response. The COS is the lead agency in B.C. to respond to problem wildlife,
including predator attacks on people that cause serious injury and death.
Environmental
Assessment Office
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The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) is a neutral regulatory agency that
reviews proposed major projects such as mines, pipelines, oil and gas facilities,
water management, waste disposal, resorts, and large infrastructure projects.
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Under the legal framework of the 2018 Environmental Assessment Act (the Act), the
EAO implements a process to ensure that any environmental, economic, social,
cultural and health effects that may occur during the lifetime of a project are
thoroughly assessed.
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The EAO coordinates its work with federal and provincial agencies, local
governments, and First Nations, and engages the public throughout the
environmental assessment process, to inform provincial Ministers' decision on
whether projects should be approved to proceed.
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The EAO has been working closely with other provincial regulators and permitting
agencies to ensure all provincial reviews are efficient and streamlined - including
coordinating with permitting processes while meeting consultation obligations
with First Nations.
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The EAO also has a reconciliation purpose under the Act, and accordingly works
jointly with B.C. First Nations to assess a proposed project's impact on Nations and
their rights.
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If a project is approved to proceed, the EAO monitors and enforces compliance with
its requirements to ensure that projects are designed, built, operated,
decommissioned, and reclaimed in compliance with the conditions of their
approval.
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The EAO is carrying out a review of the Environmental Assessment Act, since it has
been in place for five years, to ensure it is meeting its intended purpose to provide
a clear and timely path for the assessment and potential authorization of
responsible resource projects, advance reconciliation with First Nations, improve
public engagement and transparency, and deliver stronger environmental
protections. In 2025, the EAO conducted preliminary engagement with
First Nations, industry representatives, and other levels of government to hear
what has and has not been working with environmental assessments, to inform
the scope and focus of the review. EAO will continue to engage with these
partners, stakeholders, and the public throughout the review.
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Environmental
Protection Division
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Policy authorizations and compliance and enforcement under the Environmental
Management Act and Integrated Pest Management Act including:
Air quality.
Reducing toxins.
Pollution prevention.
Environmental emergencies/provincial spill response.
Contaminated site remediation, brownfields, hazardous and industrial waste
Integrated Pest Management Act.
Extended producer responsibility, circular economy, recycling, CleanBC
Plastics Action Plan, Plastic Action Fund.
Organics infrastructure funding programs.
Community Woodsmoke Reduction Program.
Public Interest Bonding Strategy.
Local government waste management planning.
Waste management facilities (incineration, landfilling, municipal liquid
[sewage] and solid waste).
Sewage management for large, private wastewater treatment systems.
Compliance and enforcement for industrial, commercial activities and
sectors regulated under the Environmental Management Act and under the
Integrated Pest Management Act as it relates to pesticide sales and use.
Environmental impact assessment for waste discharge authorizations.
Permitting and compliance reporting for industrial operations' emissions to
air, ground, and water.
Provincial environmental monitoring networks (air and water quality,
hydrometric, snow survey, groundwater, climate), environmental
databases, State of Environment reporting.
Air and water quality stewardship & partnerships.
Analytical chemistry laboratory services, provincial laboratory quality
assurance, and standards.
Indigenous relations and partnerships development related to
environmental quality and monitoring.
Strategic Services and
Indigenous Partnerships
Division
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Coordination of cross-ministry policy initiatives and corporate support for policy
development, legislation, and inter-governmental relations.
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Business improvement and corporate reporting; ministry-wide integration and
delivery of digital and service transformation opportunities.
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Advice and recommendations on cross-cutting Indigenous initiatives, Indigenous
relationship practices evaluation, strategies, and development of guiding principles
for partnerships with First Nations.
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Cross-ministry support to promote transparent, principled and consistent
approaches to compliance and enforcement (C&E); support the integration of C&E
policies, tools and practices across the Natural Resources Sector; and lead public
proactive reporting of C&E actions across the Sector.
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Policy and Legislation
Division / Financial And
Corporate Sector Policy
Branch
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Anti-money laundering in real estate and the financial sector, including beneficial
ownership transparency initiatives.
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Financial and corporate sector policy including:
Securities.
Real Estate (including mortgage brokers and real estate developers).
Financial institutions.
Money Services Businesses.
Insurance.
Pensions.
Personal Property Security.
Business Organizations (including companies, societies, and cooperatives
and corporate beneficial ownership transparency.
Land owner transparency.
Land Title and Survey Authority.
Crown Agencies
Secretariat
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Leadership and support for board appointments and development for public
sector organizations; and for the annual performance management and reporting
cycle for ministries and crown agencies.
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Strategic oversight and support to specific Crowns, agencies, or organizations,
including:
The BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC), including BCLC's oversight of casinos
and community gaming facilities.
The Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) sales and policy, including BC Liquor
Stores and BC Cannabis Stores.
Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) provides direct support to the Minister
of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
**For Minister meeting requests for the Liquor Distribution Branch or the
Insurance Corporation of BC please direct these to the Ministry of Public Safety and
Solicitor General.
**For staff meeting requests for the Liquor Distribution Branch please direct
these to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
**For staff meeting requests for the Insurance Corporation of BC please see their
description in the Provincial Agencies, Commissions, and Corporations section.
Policy and Legislation
Division /
Intergovernmental
Fiscal Relations
-
Federal-provincial fiscal relations (e.g., intergovernmental transfers).
-
Joint federal-provincial social policy priorities (e.g., income security and the Canada
Pension Plan).
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Local government fiscal relations with the Ministry of Housing and Municipal
Affairs.
-
First Nations fiscal relations, with the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and
Reconciliation (as it relates to funding formula design).
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Land Title & Survey Authority (LTSA) five and 10 Year Reviews.
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Associate Deputy
Minister's Office
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Permitting Process Improvements and Performance Measures.
-
Forestry Digital Services Program.
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Critical Incident Stress Management Program.
-
Supports the province's goal of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples through the
implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(UNDRIP) and the Declaration Act Action Plan.
-
First Nations Reconciliation and & Negotiations Strategy, New Fiscal Framework
and Revenue Sharing, First Nations Forest Tenure, First Nations Forestry.
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Council Engagement and Consultation Systems and Information Management.
BC Wildfire Service
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Prevention (Community Resiliency Initiative, FireSmart, Cultural and Prescribed
Fire, Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction).
-
Preparedness (Regional District Cooperative Community Wildfire Program,
Engagement and Wildfire Emergency Planning).
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Response.
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Wildfire Land Based Recovery and Fire Rehabilitation.
DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Policy and Legislation
Division / Property Tax and
Assessment Policy
-
Property tax and assessment policy including:
Provincial property assessment policy, legislation, and methodology.
Oversight of BC Assessment (BCA) and the Property Assessment Review
panels.
Provincial property taxes (school, rural, police).
Property Transfer Tax.
Speculation and Vacancy Tax.
Policy and Legislation
Division / Tax Policy Branch
-
Provincial tax policy, including:
Provincial Sales Tax.
Municipal and Regional District Tax.
Carbon Tax.
Motor Fuel Tax.
Provincial Income Tax.
Indigenous Taxation.
Employer Health Tax.
Flipping Tax.
Cannabis Excise Tax.
Gender Equity Office
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Pay Transparency Reporting.
-
Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+).
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Forest Resiliency and
Archaeology
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Old growth deferrals.
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Provincial Forest Landscape Planning.
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Archaeology Branch.
-
The Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project (HCATP).
Integrated Resource
Operations Division
-
Natural Resource Officer Service: Inspections and investigations related to
contraventions of a wide range of natural resource legislation including the Forest
Act, Forest and Range Practices Act, Wildfire Act, Heritage Conservation Act, Water
Sustainability Act, and Land Act.
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Management of Forest Service Roads.
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Forest tenures policy, coordination of tenure replacements, tenure transfers,
negotiation and implementation of access agreements.
-
Forest Worker Safety.
Office of the Chief Forester
-
Provides provincial leadership for forest management, forest health, silviculture,
and stewardship.
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Continuous improvement of forest management policies, legislation and practices.
-
Provincial oversight of reforestation including partnerships with the federal
government on 2B trees.
-
Acquisition and update of forest inventory, spatial analysis, and reporting of timber
and non-timber values.
-
Setting sustainable harvest levels through allowable annual cut determinations
across 41 forest management units.
-
Forest genetics, management of ministry research program, and provincial seed
supply.
-
Ecological adaptation strategies to mitigate climate change and forest carbon
management.
-
Forest investment program, integrated investment and investment partnerships
with federal government and other partners.
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Developing and growing the bi economy, with a focus on innovation and
bioproduct development, through work with Indigenous, international, and other
partners.
-
Continued conservation and management of old growth through Forest Landscape
Plan establishment.
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Regional Operations
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Activities that occur within regional operations include forestry, range, tenure
management, authorizations, and Indigenous consultation.
-
Operation of regional and District offices that support providing client access to
natural resource authorizations, (in partnership with the Ministry of Water, Land
and Resource Stewardship and FrontCounter BC) geographic information and
forest revenue management.
-
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, BC Wildfire Service support,
wildfire risk reduction, wildfire rehabilitation and recovery, and resource
stewardship (resource value monitoring and assessment).
-
BC Timber Sales (regional timber sales), investment and reporting on forest
management to the Office of the Chief Forester and timber sales reviews for
regions.
-
Strategic initiatives and forest landscape planning, silviculture project delivery,
resource roads, infrastructure including access and land management issues.
Timber, Range and
Economics
-
Forest sector economics and transformation.
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Trade and Log Export Policy.
-
Softwood lumber.
-
Timber pricing, timber measurements and stumpage.
-
Value added forestry, range policy and planning.
-
Invasive plants.
-
Modernizing forest policy.
-
BC Timber Sales provincial operations.
-
Fibre supply and access.
-
Pulp and paper and utilization policy.
-
Wildfire salvage.
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DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Finance and
Corporate Services
-
Supports programs and health authorities by managing and ensuring a consistent
approach to financial and corporate services planning, policy, performance
oversight/reporting, and critical financial and corporate services issues
management.
-
Services provided include Health Authority, Finance and Decision Support,
Emergency Management, and Audit and Investigations.
Health Sector
Workforce and
Beneficiary Services
-
Responsible for operational delivery of beneficiary and diagnostic services and
workforce strategies that contribute to effectively meeting patient and population
health needs and improving patient outcomes through the efficient delivery of
health services.
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Hospital and
Provincial Health
Services (HPHS)
Hospital and Surgical Health Services Division
-
Focuses on implementing specialized community and surgical services and
programs, regional hospital-based services, and provides provincial oversight of
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD).
-
Leads service transformation across the health sector and facilitates collaboration
between the ministry and health authorities.
-
Supports the ministry's mandate by increasing access to and reducing wait times
for surgical services.
Provincial Health Services Division
-
The Provincial Services branch within the HPHS Division is responsible for oversight
of specialized programs areas coordinated through the Provincial Health Services
Authority (PHSA), including BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), BC Autism
Network, and BC Children's Hospital.
-
As part of supporting government's commitment to the 10-Year Cancer Action
Plan, the Cancer Care branch ensures implementation of the plan, as well as policy/
legislation, monitors performance (incl. access and wait times, etc.), supports
funding, and evaluation for continuous quality improvement.
-
In collaboration with PHSA, the Provincial Medical Imaging Office and with the
regional health authorities, provides direction, policy/legislation, monitors
performance (incl. access and wait times), supports funding, and evaluation for
continuous quality improvement for medical imaging services across the province.
Office of Indigenous
Health
-
Works alongside Indigenous partners to address Indigenous-specific racism and
improve the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples in B.C.
-
Provides Indigenous-led strategic priorities, legislation, policy and program
development in the Ministry of Health, and cross-government where appropriate
and supports the ministry in its own journey to embed cultural humility, anti-
racism, and the upholding of Indigenous human rights throughout ministry
initiatives.
-
Key focus: Using the Recommendations of the In Plain Sight report as a blueprint
for action to address Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination across the B.C.
health care system.
Population and Public
Health
-
Focuses on improving people's overall health and well-being by preventing
disease, disability and injury, protecting people from harm, promoting health, and
ensuring a focus on key priority groups, including Indigenous peoples, women and
children. The purpose is to promote a healthier population and reduce current and
future demands on the health care system.
Primary Care
-
Responsible for driving priorities within the primary care strategy, including: policy
direction, program development and implementation, results monitoring, quality
improvement and evaluation oversight. The current priorities of the division are:
increasing attachment and access through Primary care networks; Urgent and
primary care centres; Community health centres; First Nations Led Primary Care
Initiatives, Nurse Practitioner-led Primary Care Centres; other team-based primary
care services both in person and virtual; and integration of primary care services
with specialized community services programs.
-
The division also includes HealthLink BC , which connects people living in B.C. with
health information and services through 8-1-1, Primary Care Online and through
their health library.
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Seniors Services
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Responsibility for Home Health, Long-Term care, and Assisted Living policy
development and implementation.
-
Ministry policy and actions related to the Assisted Living Registry operations and
oversight.
Child, Youth, Indigenous
Partnerships & Community
Initiatives Division
-
Setting strategic direction and leading initiatives related to child and youth mental
health and substance use, including the expansion of Foundry Youth Centres,
Foundry Virtual, developing a youth substance use system of care, including youth
substance treatment beds and non-bed-based youth substance use services, and
implementing integrated child and youth teams.
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Supporting Indigenous-led solutions for mental health and substance use services
and supports. This includes responsibility for the Indigenous treatment, recovery
and aftercare fund which, through Indigenous partnerships, advances broader
commitments to Indigenous reconciliation through the social determinants of
health, land-based healing initiatives, and First Nations-run treatment centres.
-
Leading adult mental health initiatives such as suicide prevention and affordable
community counselling.
-
Developing programs to serve people with complex mental health and substance
use needs, including implementation of complex care housing.
-
Lead for community-based MHSU crisis response services including Peer Assisted
Care Teams (PACT) Mobile Integrated Crisis Response (MICR) teams, also known as
Car programs, and provincial crisis line services.
Strategic Planning &
Governance
-
Lead for public information, social marketing, and anti-stigma campaigns for
mental health and addictions in the province.
-
Lead for sector-wide mental health and substance use strategy, planning and
progress reporting.
Mental Health and
Substance Use Division
-
Lead for specialized adult mental health policy and programs serving individuals
with complex, severe mental health and substance use disorders and acquired
brain injury.
-
Lead for substance use policy and programs for the toxic drug public health
emergency such as overdose prevention services, naloxone, prescribed alternatives,
and drug checking.
-
Lead for the Mental Health Act, including involuntary treatment, tertiary services,
correctional health services, assertive community treatment, and intensive case
management.
Treatment and Recovery
Division
-
Lead for adult substance use treatment and recovery - this includes withdrawal
management through to longer-term aftercare, including both outpatient, and bed-
based services.
-
Lead for decriminalization of illicit drugs for personal possession in B.C.
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Leads and/or supports initiatives and provides strategic advice on workplace mental
health. Works collaboratively with community partners, unions, and employer
groups to ensure employees and leaders have the tools and training they need to
foster psychologically healthy and safe workplaces.
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DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Building, Governance and Innovation Division
Crown Governance and
Oversight Branch
-
Governance and oversight for BC Housing as well as BC Housing performance
monitoring/reporting. Responsible for developing strong partnerships to support
the work of BC Housing.
BC Housing (BCH):
-
BCH is responsible for implementation of Building BC programs that are helping
government to deliver 114,000 units of affordable housing including the following
programs: Supportive Housing Fund, Women's Transition Housing Fund,
Community Housing Fund, Indigenous Housing Fund, Rapid Response to
Homelessness, Deepening Affordability program. It is also responsible for
BC Builds and HousingHub which works with communities, governments, non-
profit, and private sector stakeholders to facilitate the creation of new affordable
rental housing.
Strategic Projects and
Business Transformation
Branch
-
Oversight on housing and homelessness strategy implementation, monitoring, and
reporting.
-
Intergovernmental relations on housing and homelessness.
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Partnering with BCH on strategic projects for business transformation and
improvement projects.
-
Ministry's overall approach to engagement, consultation, and partnership with
Indigenous Peoples; supports alignment between provincial housing initiatives and
the province's commitments to reconciliation; advises on housing-related topics of
mutual interest to Indigenous Peoples and local governments.
Development and
Partnerships Branch
-
Supports innovations in the approvals and construction of housing.
Prefabricated housing and panels.
Standardized housing designs.
-
Development of ongoing programs and tools design to support BC Builds.
-
Housing development partnerships.
-
Process development with other governments (First Nation and federal) and
provincial ministries and agencies to identify land for housing.
-
Safety Standards for technical systems: The regulatory framework for electrical and
gas systems, elevators, amusement devices, and liaison for Technical Safety BC.
Building and Safety
Standards Branch
-
Buildings and Construction: The regulatory framework for the design and
construction of buildings including development of building, plumbing, fire, and
energy codes homeowner protection (e.g., home warranties), oversight of certain
industry professionals and trades (e.g., home builder licensing and mandatory
building official qualifications), and policy advice relating to the built environment,
including climate, mass timber construction, and accessibility for new buildings.
-
Liaison with BCH Licensing and Consumer Services, Building Officials Association of
BC, National Research Council and Accessibility Standards Canada.
-
Technical requirements for existing buildings related to CleanBC, climate
adaptation, and disaster mitigation (e.g., earthquakes, flooding, and wildfires).
-
National Building Code, BC Building Code, Digital Permitting Construction Codes:
Building Permit Hub; Digitized Construction Codes. Local government authority to
enforce building standards.
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Housing and Land Use Policy Division
Data and Analytics Branch
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Leads collection and development of housing data.
-
Conducts housing market economic and data analyses.
-
Work with BC Housing to align research and data initiatives/products.
-
Provides data and analytics in support for program and policy development,
monitoring, reporting, and evaluation.
Housing Policy Branch
-
Supports housing policy and legislation for market and non-market housing,
including:
the Strata Property Act and regulations;
the Short Term Rental Accommodations Act and regulations; and
other housing types, including purpose-built rentals, co-ops and long-term
residential leases.
-
Develops provincial housing strategies.
Housing Targets
Branch
-
Administers the housing targets program to issue targets for specified
municipalities under the Housing Supply Act and regulation.
-
Prioritize specified municipalities for targets assessment, estimate housing needs
and produce housing targets.
-
Consultation with specified municipalities and First Nations with land interests,
issues timebound Housing Target Orders and evaluates progress reports that track
progress toward meeting housing targets: 1) net-new units; 2) housing units by
type, tenure, and affordability; and 3) municipal actions to increase housing supply
(housing policies, bylaws, partnerships, development approvals, and permitting).
-
Consideration of compliance measures if satisfactory progress has not been made
by municipalities to meet housing targets.
Planning and Land Use
Management Branch
-
Land use planning policy and program development. Legislation and program
supports for:
Small-scale, multi-unit housing.
Housing needs reports.
Proactive zoning (OCP and zoning bylaws).
Amenity cost charges.
Inclusionary zoning.
Density bonus.
Public hearings.
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Housing and Homelessness Programs Division
Residential Tenancy Branch
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Oversight of the Residential Tenancy Act and Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act,
the regulatory framework for landlords and tenants, including conventional
residential and manufactured home park tenancies.
-
Information services, disputes resolution, and compliance & enforcement for
landlord and tenant disputes.
Engagement and
Encampment
Response Branch
-
Provincial coordination for cross-ministry encampment responses including
Homeless Encampment Action Response Team (HEART)/Homeless Encampment
Action Response Temporary Housing (HEARTH) programs and the Provincial
Encampment Response Framework.
-
Engagement to inform the implementation and development of Belonging in BC
Homelessness Plan, including the Indigenous Advisory Committee and People with
Lived Experience Advisory Committee.
-
Provincial emergency shelter policy and program oversight.
-
Development and implementation of the Downtown Eastside - Provincial
Partnership Plan.
-
Implementation of initiatives related to experiences of Gender Based Violence and
homelessness.
Homelessness and
Supportive Housing Policy
Branch
-
Research and policy development related to homelessness, supportive housing and
rent supplements.
-
Development and implementation of several initiatives within Belonging in BC
Homelessness Plan, including:
Integrated Support Framework to coordinate and streamline access to
supports.
Supportive Rent Supplement Program.
Point in Time Homelessness Count.
Preventing and Reducing Homelessness Integrated Data Project.
-
Research and policy development related to rental assistance, including:
Rental Assistance Program.
Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters Program.
Canada-BC Housing Benefit.
Homeless Prevention Program.
BC Rent Bank.
Short-Term Rental Branch
-
Compliance and enforcement of short-term rental legislation and regulations;
including voluntary compliance through education, compliance orders, and
administrative penalties.
-
Local government short-term rental data sharing, and delisting requests.
-
Registration of Short-Term Rentals required under the Short-Term Rental
Accommodations Act.
-
Platform data sharing (listings) with the province.
-
Platform (major, medium, minor) validation of registered hosts (beginning
May 1, 2025).
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Local Government Division
Governance and Structure
Branch
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Incorporation, restructuring, boundary extensions, structure-related legislation
and processes, and local and regional governance.
-
Local government administration, elections, governance operations-related
legislative requirements/powers, and local and regional services.
-
Local government-First Nations/Indigenous relations and reconciliation, Crown
Grant/Nominal Rent Tenure sponsorships, Business Improvement Areas, and
Resort Associations.
-
Dispute resolution related to Regional District service reviews/withdrawals and
other intergovernmental disputes.
Infrastructure and
Engineering Unit
-
Asset management, drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, green
energy, resource recovery, community, recreation, natural assets, and other capital
grants, infrastructure planning grants and programs. Investing in Canada
Infrastructure Program (Environmental Quality; Community, Culture and
Recreation, Rural and Northern Communities, CleanBC Communities Fund) Critical
Community Infrastructure, and Water Metering Pilot).
Local Government
Finance Unit
-
Annual financial reporting from local governments, including financial plans,
audited financial statements and property tax bylaws used to create local
government financial data tables. Unconditional grants; Growing Communities Fund;
-
Investments and municipal corporations. Long-term liabilities. Development
financing (including Development Cost Charges).
-
Property tax, user-fees, and other sources of revenue.
-
The financial impact of local government services.
Policy, Research and
Legislation Branch
-
Overall responsibility for local government legislation development for the
Community Charter, Local Government Act, Local Elections Campaign Financing Act,
Vancouver Charter, and other local government legislation.
-
Broad responsibility for forward-looking policy development in the local
government sphere including monitoring trends and developments in other
jurisdictions and reviewing UBCM resolutions. Provide advice and support to other
ministries in the development of legislation or policies that impact local
governments.
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Land Use, Planning, and
Regional Impacts Branch
-
Local government planning program support, land use management framework,
and public hearings (in support with the Planning and Land Use Management
Branch), along with other local planning and land use tools through the Local
Government Act and Community Charter.
-
Implementation of regional growth strategies, land use bylaw approvals (Islands
Trust, Sun Peaks, University of British Columbia (UBC)), and collaborating on climate
mitigation with the Joint Provincial-UBCM Green Communities Committee.
-
Cross-ministry support and advice on issues that intersect with local government
land use planning.
-
Supporting work on inclusive regional governance.
-
Monitoring socio-economic effects of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects on local
governments and Indigenous Nations in B.C., including the Northern Healthy
Communities Fund through the Northern Development Initiative Trust.
-
Developing and implementing policies and programs that facilitate collaboration with
and between local governments, other provincial ministries, and interested parties,
particularly in relation to provincially approved projects with local impacts.
-
Support for all phases of emergency management (preparation, response, recovery,
mitigation) at both a provincial level and local government level.
Public Libraries Branch
(PLB)
-
Working with public library boards, library staff, and local governments, in their
roles and responsibilities under the Library Act.
-
Helping communities improve and access public library services.
-
Provides advice and guidance on related legislation, governance, financial
reporting, provincial funding, digital infrastructure, provincial-wide services, and
provincial policies.
-
Apportionment of provincial public library grants (not capital).
-
Local government questions about financing new library buildings/significant
renovations, ownership, or infrastructure questions should be directed to Local
Government Infrastructure and Finance Branch, but PLB may also be included.
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RECONCILIATION
DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Negotiations and
Regional Operations
Division
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Leads provincial engagement with First Nations to advance reconciliation
initiatives, including negotiating and implementing agreements with First Nations
partners in conjunction with other provincial agencies, federal and local
government, and working with partner and interest holders and the public to
ensure the success of reconciliation initiatives.
-
Provides guidance and leadership to other provincial agencies on establishing and
enhancing relationships with Indigenous Peoples including the advancement of
shared decision- making initiatives with First Nations, consistent with sections 6 and
7 of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
Reconciliation
Transformation and
Strategies Division
-
Leads provincial development and implementation of strategic reconciliation
initiatives, such as the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
-
Facilitates collaboration and partnership between Indigenous and non-Indigenous
peoples, stakeholders, and all levels of government to build capacity and support
outcomes that advance reconciliation at the local, regional, and provincial levels.
Strategic Partnerships and
Initiatives Division
-
Leads and supports the development and implementation of key strategies to
strengthen the socio-economic conditions and socio-cultural of Indigenous
Peoples and communities in B.C.
-
Leads the development of provincial strategies for improving outcomes for Métis
and urban Indigenous populations.
-
Leads community engagement and the coordination of the provincial response to
residential school sites in B.C.
-
Leads treaty implementation and fiscal policy to advance reconciliation.
Declaration Act Secretariat
-
Falls under the responsibility of the Minister of Indigenous Relations and
Reconciliation, but it is separate and distinct from the Ministry of Indigenous
Relations and Reconciliation.
-
A central agency that assists ministries in advancing legislative initiatives in
alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples (UNDRIP) and in meeting legislative alignment obligations as set out in
section 3 of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
-
Provides guidance to ministries on undertaking consultation and cooperation and
serves as an interlocutor role for the province and Indigenous Partners.
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Works with Indigenous partners to help set legislative priorities.
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Community Capital
Development
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Program support, procurement and construction for capital projects and initiatives
related to public K-12 schools, childcare and health care facilities.
Corporate Services &
Community Capital
Development
-
Program support, procurement and construction for capital projects and initiatives
related to public post-secondary education facilities and other provincial capital
infrastructure.
-
Corporate Services for the ministry including Corporate Finance information
management and strategic human resources.
Infrastructure Policy and
Partnerships
-
Partnerships and engagement with other organizations and levels of government
related to infrastructure projects within the ministry's mandate.
-
Integration of policy and planning to advance significant capital infrastructure
projects that support the health, education, child care, long-term care, and post-
secondary sectors. This includes the strategic use of provincial lands.
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE
MINISTRY OF JOBS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
INNOVATION
DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Small Business and
Economic Development
Division
-
Development and delivery of policies, initiatives and funding programs to support
inclusive economic development and diversification in rural, regional, and
Indigenous communities.
-
Delivery of free and accessible economic development services to rural and
regional local governments, Indigenous communities, businesses and economic
development agencies through a team of specialized economic development staff
located on-the-ground throughout B.C.
-
Support to communities experiencing an economic disruption and significant job
loss (such as a mill closure) through coordination of community transition
programs and services for workers, businesses, and communities.
-
Delivery of the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP),
providing funding for economic diversification, resilience, clean growth, and
infrastructure development in rural and regional communities.
-
Support to communities for economic recovery following a natural disaster, under
the Provincial Disaster Recovery Framework.
-
Updates and shares data, tools and resources to support community economic
development on gov.bc.ca/economic development.
-
Economic analysis and policy development; Better Regulations for British
Columbians omnibus regulatory and legislative amendment processes.
-
Small business programs, resources, and available supports including Mobile
Business Licenses, BizPaL, and business advisory services.
-
Manages the provincial legislation and relationships with the northern, southern
interior, and island-coastal economic trusts.
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Development and coordination of the province's StrongerBC economic plan and
associated programming.
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Investment Division
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Responsible for InBC Investment Corporation, a $500 million strategic investment
fund that invests in B.C.'s high-growth potential businesses to help them scale up.
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Facilitates investments through the Major Investments Office:
Assesses the technical, financial, and strategic scope of investment
opportunities to determine the appropriate level of ministry engagement.
Engages with potential investors who have a viable project opportunity and
provides customized support to enable the investment to advance in B.C.
Works closely with other ministries to boost B.C. as a global exporter of
climate solutions, carbon capture, storage, and other low carbon
technologies.
Leads and/or collaborates on complex cross ministry/government activities or
strategic initiatives.
Develops partnerships with investors to match project financing needs with
strategic sources of capital.
Leads the ministry's investment evaluation process.
-
Delivers the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund, which provides incentive funding of up
to $10 million to manufacturing operators to scale, grow, and modernize their
facilities through capital investment.
-
Administers the Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit Program that provides a
tax credit to investors to help off-set some of the risk of investing in B.C.'s start-up
and early-stage small businesses, predominantly businesses involved in tech
development or small business manufacturing. The 30 percent tax credit helps
entrepreneurs and innovators raise investment capital to commercialize ideas,
develop technologies, and grow their business operations.
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Trade, Investment and
Corporate Initiatives
Division
-
Facilitates trade promotion, investment attraction, and supports initiatives to
increase export capacity in all regions of the province.
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Works collaboratively with key stakeholders, industry, and all levels of government
to build an inclusive, sustainable, and innovative economy.
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Establishes and delivers integrated trade and investment programs to help B.C.
increase exports, solidify international alliances, attract foreign direct investment,
and eliminate protectionist measures, including:
Develops and delivers events and outreach to support awareness and
networking for B.C. businesses in the province and abroad.
Delivers and coordinates export readiness and export services programs
serving communities across the province including Indigenous
communities and helping develop prosperous exporting companies
positively impacting these communities.
Supports the delivery of the Export Navigator Program and Trade
Accelerator Program.
Delivers the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Centre of
Excellence (COE) to support trade, investment and economic development
in the province through championing ESG.
Develop and deliver initiatives to attract and retain international investors
and businesses, including support for site selection, aligning efforts with
municipal and federal partners to optimize the best investment
opportunities for B.C.
Advance and defend B.C. interests in international and domestic trade
negotiations, agreements, and disputes.
-
Monitor, analyze, and communicate trends in investment, exports, and policy,
connecting to the B.C. industry development context, and providing the evidence
base for sound strategy development and decision making.
Implement the Trade Diversification Strategy.
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Innovation and Industry
Development
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Develop and deliver policy and programming for B.C.'s technology and innovation
sectors, including responsibility for Innovate BC and emerging technology sectors
like artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
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Advance the province's Intellectual Property Strategy to build the province's
intellectual property capacity by increasing the awareness, use and protection of
intellectual property by small and medium-sized enterprises.
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Leads the province's participation in the Digital Supercluster and Quantum
Algorithms Institute.
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Support the expansion of the Integrated Marketplace Initiative (IMI). The IMI
increases innovation and technology adoption by linking industry with local
innovation suppliers to implement, scale, and ultimately export B.C. technology
solutions. The initiative is helping industry address its business needs while
helping reduce carbon emissions, increase productivity and resiliency, or increase
safety with domestic innovative solutions. The province's Crown agency, Innovate
BC, delivers the program.
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Oversight of the BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) that supports the
development of research infrastructure, like labs and equipment. The BCKDF helps
B.C.'s institutions attract researchers, skilled technicians, and research users.
Supporting research infrastructure can foster innovation and help institutions
collaborate with industry.
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Catalyze construction sector innovation, in part by advancing the Mass Timber
Action Plan and leveraging mass timber manufacturing to transform the way we
build by moving construction of large buildings offsite to factories and to expand
the use of mass timber in building construction.
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Develop and implement key sector development programs and resources such as
the Manufacturing Action Plan, the BC Maritime Industries Strategy, BC Centre for
Agritech Innovation and the Youth in Manufacturing Internship Program.
-
Develop and lead policies, planning and strategies related to industrial land that
support the objectives of the ministry and the government.
-
Develops and implements the province's Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing
Strategy to position B.C. as a hub for the biotechnology sector:
Conducts life sciences policy analysis.
Develops and maintains sector intelligence resources on B.C.'s life sciences
sector, including through engagement with sector stakeholders and in
collaboration with BC Stats.
- Leading the B.C. Government's involvement in Web Summit Vancouver. This
includes the BC Pavilion booth design and programming to showcase the B.C. tech
ecosystem at the conference. Web Summit Vancouver (WSV) will take place in
Vancouver May 27 to 30, 2025, as well as in May of 2026 and 2027. It is part of a
suite of global tech conferences that includes Lisbon, Doha, Rio, and Hong Kong
that unites global tech leaders, investors, startups, and media.
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DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Employment Standards
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Administration of the Employment Standards Act to ensure employees receive basic
standards of compensation and conditions of employment, including the minimum
wage. Provide fair and efficient procedures for resolving employment standards
disputes between employees and employers. Responsible for the Employment
Standards Branch and the Employment Standards Tribunal. Responsible for
enforcement of the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act.
Labour Relations
-
Administration of the Labour Relations Code through the independent quasi-judicial
B.C. Labour Relations Board. The ministry also promotes stable labour relations by
monitoring collective bargaining disputes and providing formal and informal
assistance to the parties. Also, responsible for the Fire and Police Services Collective
Bargaining Act and the Fire Department Act.
Workers'
Compensation
-
Administration of the Workers Compensation Act through WorkSafeBC (provincial
Workers' Compensation Board). WorkSafeBC provides compensation services,
health care and vocational rehabilitation to injured workers. WorkSafeBC also has
authority to develop, enact and enforce the Occupational Health and Safety
Regulation. The ministry is also responsible for the Employers' Advisers Office, the
Workers' Advisers Office, and the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal.
MINISTRY OF MINING AND CRITICAL MINERALS
DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Mines Health, Safety and
Enforcement Division
-
The division is responsible for mine workers' health and safety, compliance
verification and enforcement, and investigations of serious incidents at mines. The
division:
Oversees the regulation of abandoned mines.
Manages the ongoing review and revision of the Health, Safety, and
Reclamation Code for Mines in B.C.
Oversees policy Indigenous engagement, inspector training, and compliance
data and reporting in its core business areas.
-
The division includes the Chief Auditor, responsible for conducting audits
evaluating the effectiveness of B.C.'s mining regulatory framework.
Responsible Mining and
Competitiveness Division
(RMCD)
-
Responsible for managing authorizations, geoscience, and policy for the mining
cycle from early mineral exploration, construction and development of major and
regional mines, and mine closure and reclamation.
-
Supports the competitiveness of B.C.'s mining sector, including critical minerals
and helps position B.C. as an attractive jurisdiction for investment by providing a
fair, effective, and transparent authorizations, and focusing on regulatory
certainty, Indigenous reconciliation and partnerships, world-class geoscience,
innovation, and leading environmental standards.
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Mineral Tenure Act
Modernization Office -
MTAMO (Office within
RMCD)
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The Mineral Tenure Act Modernization Office (MTAMO) leads work to modernize
B.C.'s mineral tenure system in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on
the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Established in June 2023, the office is working in partnership with First Nations, the
First Nations Leadership Council, and a B.C. technical working group to co-develop
a vision for legislative reform. The MTAMO is identifying the legislative, policy, and
process changes needed to bring the Mineral Tenure Act into alignment with the
Declaration. This work follows a distinctions-based approach and is grounded in
the Declaration Act Secretariat's Interim Guidance, with meaningful collaboration
and engagement at all stages of reform.
Critical Minerals Office -
CMO (Office within
RMCD)
-
Critical Minerals Office (CMO) is a dedicated office within the Responsible Mining
and Competitiveness Division (RMCD) that supports the advancement of B.C.
critical minerals projects across the value chain that contributes to a low carbon
future. The CMO works with industry, unions, stakeholders and First Nations to
develop and implement a capital markets and investment attraction strategy that
identifies opportunities for mineral exploration and the critical minerals sector.
-
The CMO will:
Support exploration and early-stage critical minerals projects to remove
barriers to entering regulatory processes efficiently.
Increase industry and investor interest in critical minerals opportunities in
British Columbia.
Promote critical minerals mining and value chain projects to capital markets
and the federal government.
Support the participation of interested First Nations in critical minerals
opportunities.
Find areas of alignment between the First Nations Energy and Mining
Council's Critical Minerals Strategy and B.C.'s Critical Minerals Strategy.
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TOPIC
Strategic and
Indigenous
Partnerships Division
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This division provides cross-ministry support to both the Ministry of Energy and
Climate Solutions and the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals.
-
The division works to advance Indigenous reconciliation and key sector
negotiations, supports cross-ministry policy, intergovernmental relations, ministry
planning, and strategic initiatives.
-
The division leads strategic initiatives and supports the ministry's mandate to
advance reconciliation with First Nations including the negotiation of Reconciliation
and other agreements and engaging with Indigenous groups on policy matters.
-
The division also works with other ministry divisions, the Ministry of Water, Land
and Resource Stewardship, and the Ministry of Indigenous Relations and
Reconciliation on key reconciliation related matters and initiatives including
economic recovery matters such as the Mining Reform Project, and modernized
land use planning. This work is consistent with Government's objectives under the
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and ensures that
First Nations actively participate in natural resource development in their
Traditional Territories.
-
To ensure that the Ministries take a strategic approach to the delivery of their
programs and services, the division provides corporate oversight and coordination
of policies, leads intergovernmental relations, coordinates Cabinet and legislative
initiatives, designs and delivers employee communications and engagement,
develops and coordinates service plans and annual reports, and manages
corporate reporting processes. Examples of this work include: support of the
Estimates Debate, Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference, Council of the
Federation, federal/provincial forums, the UBCM Convention, and the First Nations
Leadership Gathering (FNLG).
MINISTRY OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND FUTURE
SKILLS
DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Finance, Technology And
Management Services
Division
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Responsible for operating and capital grants to 25 Public Post-Secondary
Institutions (PSI), Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), and PSI financial health.
-
Monitoring and reporting, PSI revenue generation, including land use, PSI housing
policy, manage ministry budget, maintain ministry IT systems and digital
information security, Administrative Services Collaborative, including overdose
prevention and response, shared procurement, etc., lead ministry's business
continuity and emergency response readiness with PSIs, and strategic Human
Resources for the ministry.
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TOPIC
Governance, Legislation
and Engagement Division
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The division is responsible for the ministry's legislative development, as well as
Order In Council (OIC) board appointments, labour relations and governance, and
intergovernmental relations and corporate reporting.
-
Indigenous policy and engagement and Indigenous programs and partnerships.
-
Houses the Office for International Credential Recognition responsible for
improving foreign credential recognition and overseeing professional governance.
Post-Secondary Policy and
Programs Division
-
Responsible for 25 public Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs) and their programs
including: Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning; StudentAid BC
including the BC Access Grant, the Provincial Tuition Waiver for Former Youth in
Care, and the BC Loan Forgiveness Program; tech-relevant programs; teacher
education and early childhood educator programs; veterinary medicine education;
and health and medical education.
-
Enhancing the learner experience through student mental health initiatives,
combatting sexualized violence, promoting work integrated learning and co-ops,
micro-credentials, Education Quality Assurance designation, and advice and
recommendations to the minister on new degree programs through the Degree
Quality Assessment Board.
-
Regulation, oversight and monitoring of over 300 private training institutions,
including student protection.
-
B.C.'s Post-Secondary Digital Learning Strategy and Digital Services Strategy which
aim to improve how digital technologies support access to flexible, high-quality
post-secondary education.
-
International education, leading strategic policy/liaison function for the sector
including the Tuition Limit Policy, and providing oversight for the British Columbia
Council for International Education (BCCIE), a Crown corporation, and four shared
service program offices providing B.C.'s central online application service
(EducationPlannerBC), B.C.'s academic credit transfer system (BC Council on
Admission and Transfer), and centralized teaching and learning supports
(BCcampus and the BC Electronic Library Network).
Labour Market
Development Division
-
Responsible for the development and management of targeted labour market and
workforce development policies and programs to help people get the information
and skills they need to participate in B.C.'s labour market. This includes oversight
of B.C.'s StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan, the trades training system,
including Skilled Trades Certification and the Crown agency responsible,
SkilledTradesBC.
-
Responsible for a number of programs for people, employers, and communities.
These include the Sector Labour Market Partnerships program, the Community
Workforce Response Grant, the BC Employer Training Grant, Skills Training for
Employment programs, and skills training for forestry dependent communities.
-
Produces a wide range of labour market information and insights, including B.C.'s
Labour Market Outlook, and disseminates labour market information, career
planning tools, and other resources through the WorkBC.ca website.
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BC Coroners Service
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Responsible for investigating and determining the circumstances of all unnatural,
sudden, and unexpected, unexplained, or unattended deaths in the province.
-
Makes recommendations to improve public safety and prevent death in similar
circumstances.
-
Responsible for the investigation of all child death (under the age of 19 years) in
B.C. and for investigating all deaths in custody.
BC Corrections
-
Responsible for the supervision of individuals, 18 years or older, on bail or serving a
sentence in the community, and the supervision of individuals in custody awaiting
trial or serving a sentence under two years.
Community Safety and
Victim Services Branch
-
Responsible for coordinating a provincial network of programs and services for
victims of crime including programming for violence against women, gender-based
violence, and sexual assault.
-
Responsible for coordinating the province's work in the areas of restorative justice,
and human trafficking.
-
Includes the Civil Forfeiture Office which manages the Civil Forfeiture Crime
Prevention and Remediation Grant Program.
-
Includes the Crime Victim Assistance Program.
Gaming Policy and
Enforcement Branch
-
Regulates all gambling in British Columbia and ensures the integrity of gambling
industry companies, people, and equipment.
-
Regulates commercial gambling conducted and managed by the British Columbia
Lottery Corporation (e.g., lotteries, casinos, community gaming centres,
commercial bingo halls and online gambling on PlayNow.com), British Columbia's
horse racing industry, and licensed charitable gambling events.
-
Administers the Gambling Support BC program, which includes a continuum of
responsible and problem gambling prevention and treatment services.
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
MINISTRY OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND FUTURE
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TOPIC
Immigration Services and
Strategic Planning Division
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Responsible for immigration policy, programs, and services for the province
including the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), supporting the attraction of
international skilled and semi-skilled workers and entrepreneurs to all regions.
Priority occupations include Health, Childcare, and Tech, plus attraction to smaller
centres.
-
Ensures new residents and aspiring newcomers have timely and equitable access
to settlement and integration services through BC Newcomer Services, BC Safe
Haven, and Career Paths.
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Leads the province's approach to exceptional migration measures (i.e. border
readiness and emergency humanitarian response).
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Corporate Strategic
Initiatives Branch
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Responsible for Policing and Public Safety Modernization and government's
response to the recommendations of the Special Committee on Reforming the
Police Act.
-
Responsible for coordination of the province's Safer Communities initiatives, and
supporting the Cabinet Community on Community Safety.
-
Responsible for the E-Comm 9-1-1 review, as well as the future of 9-1-1 and Next
Generation 9-1-1.
-
Responsible for the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) which is the lead
provincial agency for fire and life safety, prevention, and education.
-
The OFC's mandate includes:
administering and enforcing fire safety legislation;
collecting and reporting fire loss statistics;
promoting fire safety awareness;
provision of firefighter medals and awards;
establishing structure firefighting training standards and training standards
for fire inspectors and investigators;
supporting fire inspections and fire investigations; and
working with the BC Wildfire Service which helps to protect communities
and other critical infrastructure during wildland urban interface fires.
-
Supports cross-government initiatives and secretariat functions within the ministry,
including sponsorship of the cross-government Compliance and Enforcement
Collaborative.
Insurance Corporation
of BC (ICBC)
-
ICBC is mandated to provide universal compulsory auto insurance (Basic insurance) to
drivers in B.C.
-
In addition, ICBC provides British Columbians with Optional auto insurance
products.
-
ICBC provides several non-insurance services on behalf of the provincial
government, including vehicle registration and licensing, driver licensing and fines
collection.
-
ICBC champions a safe driving culture by working with communities, law
enforcement, and other stakeholders on various road safety campaigns and
initiatives.
-
ICBC is responsible to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, who is
supported within government by the Crown Agencies Secretariat in the Ministry of
Finance.
**For Minister meeting requests related to ICBC matters, please direct these to the
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
**For staff meeting requests for ICBC, please see their description in the Provincial
Agencies, Commissions, and Corporations section.
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Liquor and Cannabis
Regulation Branch
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As a regulator, the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch oversees provincial
liquor and cannabis legislation and regulations that govern B.C.'s private retail sale
and consumption of liquor and cannabis.
-
Issues liquor and cannabis retail store licenses.
-
Educates establishments about liquor and cannabis laws and rules.
-
Takes enforcement action when licensed establishments do not follow the Cannabis
Control and Licensing Act and the Liquor Control and Licensing Act, associated
regulations or their specific terms and conditions.
-
Delivers social responsibility training programs including Selling It Right, Serving It
Right, and Special Event Server.
-
Works with local government, Indigenous nations, and industry and other
stakeholders to develop liquor and retail cannabis policy and provide advice to
government concerning decisions related to liquor and non-medical cannabis
policy.
-
Includes the Cannabis Secretariat, which is responsible for leading and supporting
the advancement of cannabis policy across B.C. ministries, leading negotiation of
government-to-government agreements with Indigenous nations pursuant to
Section 119 of the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act and working with First Nations
and key partners to advance a collaborative approach to cannabis-related
governance and jurisdiction, as outlined in the DRIPA Action Plan commitment 4.47.
Liquor Distribution
Branch
-
Responsible for the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol and non-medical
cannabis.
-
Responsible to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, who is supported
within the government by the Crown Agencies Secretariat in the Ministry of Finance.
**For Minister and staff meeting requests related to Liquor Distribution Branch
matters, please direct these to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
RoadSafetyBC
-
One of the key provincial agencies responsible for road safety in the province.
-
Governs drivers, oversees driver medical fitness, runs driver programs, and
implements road safety policies.
-
Focuses on addressing high-risk driving behaviours (speeding, distracted driving,
and impaired driving) and works with partners to help reach their goal of zero
traffic fatalities.
-
Operates provincial road safety programs and is the policy and regulatory agency
responsible for ensuring the safe and responsible operation of motor vehicles in
B.C.
-
The Superintendent of Motor Vehicles is the administrative authority governing
drivers and has authority to:
Prohibit a person from driving a motor vehicle.
Require a driver to take part in a program to improve their driving.
Review and make decisions about sanctions, driving prohibitions and ICBC
licensing decisions.
Make sure B.C. drivers are medically fit to drive.
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Policing and Security
Branch
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Superintends and provides central oversight of B.C. policing and law enforcement by
developing and administering policing policy, programs, and provincial standards.
The branch ensures the adequate and effective delivery of policing throughout the
province.
-
Security Programs Division administers the Criminal Record Review Program,
Protection Order Registry, security screening for cannabis workers and retail
applicants, and regulates the security industry, metal dealers and recyclers, pill
presses, and armored vehicles / body armor.
-
Municipal Policing, Governance and Oversight Division is responsible for
superintending, oversight and alignment of municipal police departments (non-
RCMP) and their boards. The division also has responsibility for areas including
provincial policing standards, compliance and training, crime data, police
technologies, special police constable appointments and designation, and
decriminalization.
-
Serious and Organized Crime Division is responsible for oversight and policy
development in the areas of organized crime, gang violence and serious crime, as
well as innovative crime prevention responses, such as Situation Tables.
-
Indigenous, Core Policing, and Contract Management Division provides oversight of
provincial, municipal police unit (RCMP), and Indigenous policing agreements, and
works with Public Safety Canada in support of the First Nations Policing Program.
The division also has responsibility for oversight of police model transitions.
-
Community Safety Unit (CSU) is responsible for compliance and enforcement under
the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act, with a focus on the illegal sale and production
of cannabis. CSU investigators carry out compliance and enforcement activities
against unlicensed cannabis retailers and producers across the province.
Investigations are conducted through a variety of strategies, including complaints
received from the public, government agencies, police, and legal market operators.
Potential enforcement is prioritized on several factors, including public safety, links
to organized crime, proximity to licensed stores, and the province's commitment to
reconciliation. The CSU works collaboratively with enforcement partners, including
police agencies, the Civil Forfeiture Office, Ministry of Finance (responsible for illegal
tobacco enforcement), and Health Canada.
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TOPIC
Accessibility
Directorate
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Providing cross-government advice and support to promote greater accessibility
and inclusivity of policies and programs.
-
Implementation of the Accessible British Columbia Act, which seeks to identify,
remove, and prevent barriers to inclusion experienced by people with disabilities.
-
Development of accessibility standards for service delivery and accessible
employment.
-
Implementation of the Accessible B.C. Regulation, which requires local governments
to implement an accessibility plan, accessibility committee, and an accessibility
feedback tool.
-
Supports the Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility.
-
Support for Ministerial Advisory Committees, including Registered Disability
Savings Plan Action Group and Provincial Accessibility Committee.
Research, Innovation
and Policy Division
-
Provides research, policy, and legislation support to the ministry to deliver income
and disability assistance to British Columbians most in need.
-
Leads development, evaluation, and implementation of the government's policies
on income and disability assistance.
-
Leads government's work on B.C.'s Poverty Reduction Strategy, and the ministry's
food security mandate item.
-
Supports the Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-
Profits.
-
Leads ministry intergovernmental relations related to social services, Indigenous
policy and Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act accountabilities.
-
Provides reconsideration services for clients disputing eligibility decisions regarding
income assistance, disability assistance and child care subsidy.
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Employment and
Labour Market
Services Division
-
WorkBC Employment Services is the largest network of employment providers in
the province and supports all British Columbians seeking work regardless of where
they live or employment barriers they may face. Services are delivered through
102 WorkBC Centres as well as through a strong online presence, accessible from
anywhere in the province. Services include access to individualized employment
counselling, job search resources, employment planning, skills training, financial
supports, wage subsidy placements, assistive technology supports, apprentice
services and more.
-
The division is currently working on an Employment Service Modernization Project
to ensure future service delivery meets the diverse and evolving needs of job
seekers and employers in B.C.
-
WorkBC Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) provide work experience and
training opportunities in communities across B.C. to address local labour market
issues. The CEP fund supports community-based initiatives to help individuals and
the broader community. With the help of this fund, communities see positive social
impacts, economic growth, and more employment opportunities for unemployed
British Columbians.
-
CEP 2025/26 will focus on fewer, strategically chosen job creation partnerships
(JCP) and project-based labour market training (PBLMT) projects to ensure
maximum impact and alignment with the ministry and national priorities:
Community-driven projects customized for job seekers with complex needs,
far removed from the labour market and who have difficulty accessing
traditional employment services.
Equitable program investment across the province.
Indigenous-led projects.
Projects with a duration of 12 months or less.
-
Community-based Employment Services offers outreach-based, customized
employment services to people in B.C. who are far removed from the job market
and experience barriers to accessing traditional employment services. Services are
delivered in community by local service providers to reach people experiencing
severe mental/physical health conditions, substance use, and/or homelessness or
precarious housing. Service providers meet people where they are along their path
towards employment, with trauma-informed and culturally safe supports for
people to take meaningful steps to get a job.
-
Services have launched in six pilot locations in the province:
Victoria;
Nanaimo;
Kelowna;
Prince George;
Surrey; and
Vancouver Downtown Eastside.
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DIVISION/BRANCH
TOPIC
Arts and Culture
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Supports the arts and culture sector with funding, policy, and programs.
-
Administers grant programs for artists, creators, and non-profit arts and culture
organizations, including arts infrastructure.
-
Provides secretariat support and administration for the BC Arts Council.
-
Administers BC Arts Council funding for non-profit arts and culture organizations,
collectives, artists, and Indigenous governments.
-
Delivers multiple programs including an arts infrastructure program which
supports eligible organizations to develop and enhance cultural spaces, from
capital improvements to equipment, that enable the work of B.C's arts and cultural
practitioners.
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Supports the arts and culture sector ecology in British Columbia through outreach,
engagement, research, and partnerships.
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Provides oversight, strategic direction, and corporate support for the Royal BC
Museum.
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Leads implementation of cultural infrastructure projects, including the Royal BC
Museum Provincial Archives, Collections and Research Building, Chinese Canadian
Museum, Canadians of South Asian Heritages Museum, provincial Filipino cultural
center, as well as supporting the redevelopment of the Jewish Community Centre of
Greater Vancouver, the Vancouver Art Gallery, and the Art Gallery of Greater
Victoria.
Community Gaming Grants
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Community Gaming Grants supports eligible not-for-profit organizations delivering
community programs that benefit the citizens of B.C.
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Grants are awarded across several sectors including arts and culture, sport,
public safety, environment, human and social services, and Parent Advisory
Councils and District Parent Advisory Councils.
BC Athletic Commission
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Legislation and regulatory oversight of professional boxing, kickboxing, and mixed
martial arts, as well as all amateur combat sports.
Creative Sector
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Supports the economically driven creative sector (i.e., film, television, interactive
digital media, music, and publishing) by leading cross-ministry and
intergovernmental research, policy and program development.
This includes policy and program oversight of the province's $42 million
investment in the sector, made in 2023, over three years.
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Provides oversight of Knowledge Network, B.C.'s public education broadcaster, and
Creative BC, the province's lead economic development agency for the creative
sector. Works with industry stakeholders to maximize marquee event
opportunities, such as the 2025 JUNOS and 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards.
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Facilitates cross-ministry, intergovernmental and stakeholder issues management,
strategic visioning, consultation, and collaboration on topics of interest (e.g., Online
Streaming Act, Copyright Act, Tax Credits).
Heritage
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Provides advice and information on British Columbia's historic places,
paleontological resources, and geographical names. Exercises regulatory authority
and develops policy under the Heritage Conservation Act and the Land Act regarding
the identification, formal recognition, commemoration, protection and celebration
of heritage and fossil sites, management of provincial heritage sites and the
management of the BC Register of Historic Places and the BC Geographical Names
Office.
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Mountain Resorts
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Delivers a one window regulatory approach for resort development and community
ski area administration and the review and authorization of expansions and new
proposals on Crown land across the province.
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Evaluates phased development plans and conducts major project reviews through
working with First Nations, public engagement, and community and stakeholder
engagement.
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Provides advice and information on resort development policy and programs.
Amateur Sport
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Provides funding to over 70 designated amateur sports organizations to contribute
to the health and wellness of British Columbians.
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Funding programs facilitate the development of competitive athletes, coaches,
officials, volunteers, and sport administrators.
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Administers grant programs related to boosting sport participation, high-
performance athlete development, and event hosting.
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Provides oversight of the BC Games Society, the province's Crown Corporation that
runs the BC Summer and Winter Games and prepares Team BC for the Canada
Games.
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Provides oversight and strategic direction to viaSport, the province's lead service
delivery partner.
Marquee Sports
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Responsible for assessing opportunities to bring marquee sport events to the
province. These events are assessed for their economic and social impacts.
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Responsible for securing provincial funding, oversight and strategic direction for
marquee sport events such as the 2025 Grey Cup, 2025 Invictus Games, and FIFA
World Cup 2026.
Tourism
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The Tourism Branch develops and implements policies and programs to support
sustainable tourism growth, enhance visitor experiences, and realize economic benefits
through tourism.
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The branch administers the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI), Destination Event
Program, and jointly manages the Municipal Regional District Tax program (MRDT)
with Ministry of Finance and Destination BC. Provides oversight of Destination BC
(international tourism marketing) and BC Pavilion Corporation (BC Place and
Vancouver Convention Centre) and leads development and implementation of the
provincial tourism framework.
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Highways and
Regional Services
Division
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The Highways and Regional Services Division is responsible for:
Developing, maintaining, and operating safe, secure provincial and regional
transportation networks.
Leading the ministry in provincial issue management, emergency response,
and preservation of transportation infrastructure.
Promoting compliance of safety regulations within the transport sector, with
the goal of increasing road safety and protecting public health, the
environment, and transportation infrastructure.
Planning and delivering rehabilitation and capital projects in the region.
Fostering partnerships and delivering on commitments with First Nations
and Indigenous communities.
Supporting provincial economic growth through regional work and
development services.
Implementing sustainable, resilient, and innovative transportation solutions.
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The division, through their Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE)
program, also: Regulates and manages commercial vehicle activities on the
provincial highway network and aligns requirements with neighboring provinces
to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods within B.C. and beyond.
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This division also includes the Passenger Transportation Branch, which regulates
commercial passenger vehicles including taxis, ride hailing companies, limousines,
charter, and inter-city (scheduled) buses, in accordance with the Passenger
Transportation Act.
Integrated
Transportation and
Infrastructure Services
Division
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Integrated Transportation and Infrastructure Services Division develops and
promotes a world class transportation network through innovation and
collaboration.
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The division oversees aspects of strategic planning, capital programming,
engineering, land management, and major project delivery for the ministry.
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The division is also the primary interface between the government and two Crown
Corporations: BC Rail and Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp).
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The division's key functions include:
Integrated Transportation Planning.
Goods Movement.
Properties and Land Management.
Transit Oriented Development and Land Value Capture.
Major project policy and delivery including the TI Corp relationship.
Engineering and Technical Services.
Engineering Standards.
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Policy, Programs and
Partnerships Division
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The Policy, Programs, and Partnerships Division is responsible for all aspects of
strategic transportation policy and legislation, including transit, ferries, passenger
vehicles, passenger directed services, active transportation, rail safety, airports,
rural, remote and intercity transportation, emerging transportation technology,
and the Motor Vehicle Act.
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In addition:
The division administers a number of grant programs to support the
transportation sector and services, including passenger accessibility,
airports, and active transportation.
Manages the relationship with transportation service delivery partners
including BC Transit, TransLink, BC Ferries, ride hail, taxi, inland ferry
operators, airlines, etc.
Inter-governmental relations.
Leads the ministry's participation in CleanBC and climate change initiatives.
Strategic and
Corporate Priorities
Division
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The Strategic and Corporate Priorities Division is responsible for leading a wide
range of strategic cross-ministry and corporate initiatives.
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The division leads and supports cross-ministry and cross-government services and
programs including:
Coordinating the delivery of the ministry's strategic plan and ministry
specific commitments under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples Act.
Leading the ministry's Journey Toward Reconciliation, GBA+ and diversity,
equity, and inclusion work, and is responsible for leading the development
and implementation of the ministry's People Plan and Digital Strategy.
Delivering culture and engagement programs and leading the ministry's
corporate communications strategies.
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The division also delivers information management, privacy, security, and digital
services in partnership with our clients.
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Land Use Planning and
Cumulative Effects
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Responsible for leading B.C.'s land stewardship strategies, supported by science
and knowledge, that promote and guide the province's goals for reconciliation with
First Nations.
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Responsible for delivering the following programs:
Modernized Land Use Planning delivered in partnership with First Nations.
Collaborative Indigenous Stewardship Framework.
Cumulative Effects Framework.
Recommendations within the Old Growth Report, including ecosystem
health, and biodiversity.
Water, Fisheries and Coast
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The Water, Fisheries and Coast Division brings together program areas responsible
for the Watershed Security Strategy and implementation, Water Management, Wild
Salmon Strategy, and Coastal Marine Planning.
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It works to support functioning and resilient marine, aquatic, and coastal
ecosystems that support a diversity of economic activities and provide the
foundation for vibrant and thriving coastal communities and cultures.
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Aquatic Ecosystems Branch provides oversight to the Freshwater Fisheries Society
of B.C. (FFSBC) who contribute to recreational fishing by stocking approximately
700 lakes across B.C. with six million trout, kokanee and char annually.
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The division provides provincial leadership on water and coordinates government's
strategy on 'source to tap' drinking water protection. It is also responsible for
watershed-related strategic planning, policy, science, assessments and analysis
tools for B.C., as well supporting the use of water governance and planning tools in
the Water Sustainability Act (e.g., water sustainability plans and water objectives).
This work is collaborative by design and will include First Nations, local
governments, and other interested parties.
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The division leads the implementation of the Water Sustainability Act and other
water related legislation and regulations as it pertains to the management of water
allocation, dam safety and flood safety with a focus on public safety and resiliency
of the environment. It also leads on policy, planning and supports in relation to
water-related hazards such as flood and drought for the province.
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The division supports restoration and rebuilding of wild fish populations and
provides leadership for aquatic habitat policy and restoration. It also sets fisheries
and aquaculture policy, develops new strategies to protect and revitalize B.C.'s wild
salmon populations, and is the provincial lead for interfacing with Fisheries and
Oceans Canada (DFO).
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Is the Statutory Decision Maker (SDM) under the Wildlife Act for B.C.'s recreational
freshwater fisheries as well as administration of the Riparian Areas Protection Act.
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Leads prevention and provincial response to aquatic invasives.
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In natural disaster response, leads actions and direction to protect or recover
aquatic ecosystems and the aquatic/fish species that rely on them.
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The division is the provincial hub for marine and coastal policy, planning, and
science providing expertise to drive development and implementation of strategic
and operational policies and plans that lead the way on collaborative decision-
making with First Nations and Canada.
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Reconciliation, Lands and
Natural Resource Policy
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This division provides leadership in developing a "roadmap" for the natural
resource sector to support the effective operationalization and implementation of
the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
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Lands Program includes Lands Branch and Crown Land Opportunities and
Restoration Branch. Lands Branch provides operational policy support for Land Act
tenures and transfers, maintains the Crown Land Registry, and offers legislative
support for the Land Title Act and other private land legislation.
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The Crown Land Opportunities and Restoration Branch comprises of the Crown
Land Opportunities Program (CLO), which focuses on priority Crown land sales and
transfers to address reconciliation and housing needs, and the Crown
Contaminated Sites Program (CCSP), which is the lead agency for the investigation
and possible remediation of prioritized, high-risk abandoned contaminated sites on
vacant Crown land.
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First Nation Land Transfers Branch: provides technical and expertise to Ministry of
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and First Nations engaged in negotiations
and leads the implementation of land-based agreements, including land transfers
and vesting of land.
Permitting Transformation
Division
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This division leads on land and water authorizations across the province. This
includes permit applications, First Nation consultation, and major project reviews.
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Regional offices provide client access to natural resource authorizations expertise
and supports through Front Counter BC.
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This division holds responsibility for the Housing Action Taskforce to support
provincial housing authorizations, connectivity authorizations, and works closely on
various energy initiatives like the transition of renewable energy project
applications to the BC Energy Regulator and the Call for Power & Sustainment
Projects through BC Hydro.
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Additional prioritization is on advancing the necessary strategic, policy, process and
technology work required to transform and shift permitting across this ministry and
the Natural Resource Ministries as a whole.
Natural Resource
Information and
Digital Services
(NRIDS)
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Provides essential Information Management (IM) services by way of the creation,
maintenance, and publication of foundational datasets and geospatial information
- this also includes operation of the provincial aerial imagery and LiDAR programs,
maintenance of land survey monumentation and data, and species and ecosystems
information.
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This work provides essential context and intelligence to support decision making
across the Natural Resource Ministries (NRM) and beyond. The Digital Road Atlas
(DRA) program provides GIS business processes that support B.C.'s current 9-1-1
requirements.
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For the implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), NRIDS is advocating for
improved public access to high quality geospatial data that delivers the broadest
and best use as a strategic asset.
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The IM offerings include ready-made, authoritative, spatial information about the
shape, landscape, environment, and condition of B.C. as well as offering on-demand
custom analysis, visualization, and mapping products for the NRM.
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Resource Stewardship
Division
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The division is responsible for the Together for Wildlife Strategy, wildlife policy
regulations and allocation, ecosystem health and biodiversity, conservation of
wildlife and habitat and economic diversity and sustainability, fish and wildlife
angling and hunting opportunities, Tripartite Agreement of Nature Conservation
(implementation planning and fund coordination), the draft Biodiversity and
Ecosystem Health Framework and advancing wildlife co-management with
First Nations and partnerships to support shared stewardship of wildlife.
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Responsible for delivering the following core programs:
Wildlife Management.
Wildlife Act and its regulation and policy framework.
Fish and Wildlife Population Assessment and Decision Support.
Regional Action Planning for fish and wildlife stewardship and Management.
First Nations Partnerships and Co-management.
Biodiversity Conservation Science and Research.
Species at Risk Recovery and Implementation.
Invasive Aquatic and Terrestrial Species Management.
Species at Risk Recovery and the Provincial Caribou Recovery Program.
Wildlife Life Health.
Southeast Initiatives
Secretariat (SEIS)
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The Southeast Initiatives Secretariat (SEIS) was formed July 2025 as a new delivery,
to support strong cross-ministry provincial governance, establish clear
accountability and develop specific actions to resolve challenging issues related to
metallurgical coal mining in southeast B.C.
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Our mandate is to develop and implement a coordinated and aligned cross-
ministry strategy that allows for continuation of responsible mining of
metallurgical coal in the Elk Valley while improving environmental quality,
managing cumulative effects, healing the land, and advancing models of shared
decision-making with First Nations to build prosperous and healthy communities
for all.
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Agricultural Land
Commission
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Information and advice regarding the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and work of
the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission (ALC). ALC Chair and/or Chief Executive
Officer will be in attendance.
BC Emergency Health
Services (BCEHS)
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As part of the Provincial Health Services Authority, BCEHS governs the emergency
medical services system in B.C. and provides pre-hospital emergency and inter-
facility patient transfer services. BCEHS paramedics, emergency medical call takers
and dispatch staff provide pre-hospital emergency care and ground and air
ambulance transport medically necessary transport (ground and air ambulances) for
British Columbians. In many rural communities across the province, BCEHS
Community Paramedics also provide scheduled care for patients with chronic
health conditions as part of a community based health team. BCEHS also oversees
patient inter-facility patient transfers in the province, working with health
authorities to coordinate the transfer of acute and critically ill patients to an
appropriate level of care both within and outside of B.C.
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Members of the BCEHS executive team look forward to participating in productive
and engaging sessions with municipal leaders.
BC Energy Regulator
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The British Columbia Energy Regulator oversees the full life cycle of energy
resource activities in B.C. from site planning to restoration. This includes oil, gas,
geothermal, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol with anticipated legislation in spring
2025 that will expand our mandate to regulate renewable energy projects. We look
forward to addressing any questions you may have on our regulatory oversight.
BC Housing
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BC Housing is responsible for implementation of Building BC programs that are
helping government to deliver 114,000 units of affordable housing including the
following programs: Supportive Housing Fund, Women's Transition Housing Fund,
Community Housing Fund, Indigenous Housing Fund, Rapid Response to
Homelessness, Deepening Affordability program. It is also responsible for BC Builds
and HousingHub which works with communities, governments, non-profit and
private sector stakeholders to facilitate the creation of new affordable rental
housing.
BC Hydro
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BC Hydro's mission is to safely provide our customers with reliable, affordable,
clean electricity. Our vision celebrates our clean energy advantage and our
environmental stewardship role in B.C. Sustainability is about making the best
choices with available resources, which means leveraging our clean electricity for
all British Columbians. BC Hydro's Community Relations staff look forward to
addressing any questions that you may have related to our operations.
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BC Transit
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From small towns to large urban centres outside of Metro Vancouver, BC Transit
delivers safe, reliable, customer focused transportation services you can rely on.
BC Transit would be pleased to discuss any questions you may have regarding our
services. In order to provide you with the best information possible, please provide
specifics relating to your questions within the meeting request.
Insurance Corporation of
British Columbia
(ICBC)
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ICBC provides universal compulsory auto insurance (basic insurance) to drivers in
British Columbia, with rates regulated by the British Columbia Utilities Commission
(BCUC) and sells optional auto insurance in a competitive marketplace.
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Insurance products are available across B.C. through a network of independent
brokers, and claims services are provided at ICBC claims handling facilities located
throughout the province.
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ICBC invests in road safety and loss management programs to reduce traffic-
related deaths, injuries and crashes, auto crime and fraud.
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In addition, provides driver licensing, vehicle registration and licensing services,
and fines collection on behalf of the provincial government at locations across the
province.
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ICBC will have staff at the Convention who would be pleased to discuss or meet on
any issues related to ICBC's operations.
The Land Title and
Survey Authority of
British Columbia
(LTSA)
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LTSA is a statutory corporation responsible for operating B.C.'s land title and
survey systems and the Land Owner Transparency Registry (LOTR).
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LTSA processes over seven million online transactions annually and provides land
information and datasets to the province, local governments, and other public
agencies. The services include mapped databases such as ParcelMap BC and
AUTOPROP. ParcelMap BC is the current, complete, and trusted mapped
representation of titled and Crown land parcels across British Columbia,
considered to be the point of truth for the graphical representation of property
boundaries.
Office of the Seniors
Advocate (OSA)
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OSA monitors and analyzes seniors' services and issues in B.C. and makes
recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic
issues. The Office also provides information and referrals for individuals who are
navigating seniors services and tracks their concerns, which helps inform future
work. The services which the Office monitors are in five key areas: health care,
housing, income supports, community supports, and transportation.
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The Office collaborates with service providers, government, and health authorities
to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and outcomes for seniors.
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Police Victim Services
British Columbia
(PVSBC)
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Police Victim Services of British Columbia Society (PVSBC) is the B.C. registered not
for profit charity membership organization mandated to be the primary advocate
for all (95+) police-based victim service (PBVS) organizations within the province.
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PBVS local organizations are physically embedded with the municipal or RCMP
detachment delivering ongoing police-based victim services to the citizens of each
community.
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Our Vision is - All victims of crime and trauma across B.C. receive compassionate,
professional, and consistent services.
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PVSBC advocates, represents, lobbies, and communicates with members, partners
and stakeholders on the development and delivery of PVSBC trauma informed
programs, baseline, and advanced training, professional development, and
member support programs.
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Funding is provided by the provincial and federal governments, with additional
resources from corporate and individual contributions, sponsorships, and program
revenues.
Regional Health
Authorities (RHA):
Fraser Health;
Interior Health;
Island Health;
Northern Health;
Vancouver Coastal Health
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RHA: When most people think about health care, the first thing they think of are
hospitals. While many services are offered in the hospitals operated by the regional
health authorities, they also offer a wide range of other important services such as:
Home and community care;
Long-term care;
Seniors care;
End of life care;
Mental health & substance use;
Environmental health;
Public health;
Healthy Living;
Infant & Youth;
Sexual Health;
Lab and medical imaging services;
Indigenous health;
Urgent and Primary Care;
Virtual Health Services;
Women's Health and Cancer Care; and
Primary Care (Health Authority owned/operated).
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Provincial Health Services
Authority (PHSA)
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PHSA has a unique role in B.C.'s health authority system: to ensure that B.C.
residents have access to a coordinated provincial network of high-quality
specialized health-care services.
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PHSA programs provide care and services through specialized hospitals and
centres across B.C. such as BC Children's Hospital and BC Cancer and BC Mental
Health & Substance Use Services, including programs such as the Red Fish Healing
Centre.
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PHSA is also responsible for specialized health services, which are delivered across
the province in collaboration with regional health authorities, such as cardiac,
trauma, perinatal and stroke services. Through BC Emergency Health Services,
PHSA oversees the BC Ambulance Service and Patient Transfer Services.
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BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and the Public Health Reference Laboratory.
Royal Canadian
Mounted Police
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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Canada's national police force,
provides policing services to most of British Columbia, including 150
municipalities.
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These services include, but are not limited to, uniformed patrols, response to calls
for service, investigative services, community-based policing, and traffic
enforcement. Additionally, the B.C. RCMP is part of a number of integrated teams
operating throughout the province who provide specialized police services
to British Columbians.
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The B.C. RCMP values ongoing collaboration and meaningful communication with
our partners. Representatives of the B.C. RCMP's Senior Management Team look
forward to hearing your feedback and answer any questions you may have about
its services so that we can work together towards our common goal of providing
your community with a professional, efficient, and effective police service.
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"Keeping wildlife wild and communities safe"
www.wildsafebc.com
Bob Hansen and Chris Read
Pacific Rim WildSafeBC Community Coordinator
PO Box 386
Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/wildsafebcpacificrim/
June 4th, 2025
To Ucluelet Mayor and Council;
The District of Ucluelet has submitted an application for RMI funding to support having a year-round,
full-time WildSafeBC Pacific Rim Program. This initiative was undertaken by the District of Ucluelet in
recognition of the need for and benefits of having the services WildSafeBC Pacific Rim year-round.
Ucluelet continues to grow and human-wildlife co-existence challenges are complex and dynamic.
The WildSafeBC Pacific Rim Program came into being in 2018 thanks to an application from the District
of Ucluelet. Since that time the working relationships with the District of Ucluelet residents,
businesses, schools and organizations have grown as has the scope and utility of the community
program.
The wide-ranging services delivered foster appreciation of local wildlife, help prevent/resolve human-
wildlife conflicts and enhance community safety. The primary tools include education, outreach,
training sessions and electric fencing.
Another pillar of the program is extensive collaborations. An example is the collaboration with Bylaw
Services from day-to-day operations to drafting a Wildlife Attractant Management Bylaw. This
season a new collaboration is underway to implement an action plan to enhance the bear-
resistance of the residential cart system.
The program has grown and matured since 2019 to the point that strong support from the District of
Ucluelet and other partners in the region made possible the hiring of a full-time, year-round
community coordinator in 2024.
This was very timely as the human-bear co-existence challenges began last spring and continued
through-out the winter and right up to this morning.
This decision on RMI funding from the Province is pending. We respectfully request bridge funding until
that decision is reached. 4K is the level of program funding received from the District the last several
years. It is proposed that if the RMI request for 20K is approved that the 4K bridge funding could be
recouped at that time.
Thank you Mayor and Council for considering this request.
Bob Hansen and Chris Read, WildSafeBC Pacific Rim Community Coordinators
WildSafe BC regarding Pacific Rim Bridge Funding Request
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