Purpose of the Committee:
To provide Council with meaningful input and recommendations related to the creation of a revised Official Community Plan (OCP). The Committee shall provide guidance on project visioning, long-term planning principles, policy development and ideas for partnerships and implementation strategies that support the ultimate goal of adopting a revised OCP.
Member Commitment:
The committee meets monthly during the day; subcommittee participation is also expected. Members are expected to prepare for meeting discussion by reading the agenda package material in advance.
Committee Members:
- James Crandles, Co-Chair
- David McCullum, Co-Chair
- Kiersten Enemark
- Adam Lougheed
- Melanie Mason
- Betty Morton
- Channa Pelpola
- Glen Shkurhan
- Frits de Vries
- Councillor Alex Jurgenson (Council Liaison)
- Councillor Alison Morse (Council Liaison)
- Daniel Martin, Manager of Planning and Development (Staff Liaison)
To contact the Official Community Plan Steering Committee, please email: ocpsc@bimbc.ca.
Public Engagement
Find more information about the OCP Update, including Public Engagement Opportunities and Background Information at the OCP Update Project Page. The first phase of community consultation runs from May 8 to June 9, 2025 – get involved!
Governing Documents:
Video Recordings:
Agendas and Minutes:
Reference Material
Islands Trust Bylaw No. 14, 1981: Bowen Island OCP
Islands Trust Bylaw No. 139, 1996: Bowen Island OCP
Bowen Island Municipality Bylaw No. 282, 2010: Bowen Island OCP Update