Courtenay Council Meeting Highlights for February 26

March 5, 2025

This update covers highlights from the February 26, 2025, Council meeting. If there is something from the meeting that you would like more detail on, view the full agenda on the City of Courtenay’s website at www.courtenay.ca/councilmeetings

**Please note that links below go to agenda items but do not link to the video for the Council Meeting. To view the full meeting video visit the City of Courtenay’s YouTube Channel**

Staff Reports

Water Conservation Efforts Enhanced
Council received the Water Conservation - Seasonal Water Use Increases report and approved measures to strengthen water restriction enforcement from May 1 to August 31, 2025, including evening and weekend monitoring.

Additionally, Council endorsed a letter requesting the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) Water Committee amend the Comox Valley Water Conservation Bylaw to reduce allowable lawn watering hours under Stage 1 and Stage 2 restrictions.

 

Notice of Motion

 

City of Courtenay Supports ‘Team Canada’ Against U.S. Tariffs

Council made a notice of motion opposing proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, which could significantly impact local industries and jobs.

  • The City will prioritize Canadian-made goods and services in municipal procurement and contracts, where feasible.
  • Council will engage with local business organizations, including the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Area, to promote local economic resilience.
  • Staff will report back on the impact of these actions, and the resolution will be shared with other Comox Valley local governments and the K’ómoks First Nation for consideration

 

2025-2029 Financial Plan

2025-2029 Financial Plan Approved

Council approved the updated 2025-2029 Financial Plan, reflecting recent adjustments and priorities.

  

Bylaws

Council gave first, second, and third readings to several key financial plan-related bylaws:

  • 2025-2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3165, 2025
  • Sewer Service Frontage Tax - Amendment Bylaw No. 3170, 2025 

For Adoption:

Fees and Charges - Amendment Bylaw No. 3171, 2025 (solid waste)

 

The next meeting is Wednesday, March 12 and will be available on the City of Courtenay’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/CityofCourtenayBC/streams