Wendy’s Record on Council

Key resolutions and initiatives brought forward or supported by Councillor Morin include:

• Peer-Assisted Care Teams (PACT) Support (May 2023): With Councillor Hillian, Morin put forward a resolution advocating for civilian-led Peer Assisted Care Teams (crisis response teams that pair a mental health professional with a peer specialist) to be implemented locally. As Acting Mayor, she was honoured to speak at the Provincial government’s announcement that the Comox Valley was selected as one of 4 communities to receive full funding for the program.
• Toxic Drug Crisis (Oct 2023): Morin introduced a resolution to acknowledge the deaths of Comox Valley residents at council meetings each time the coroner’s report is released, to keep the crisis in the forefront, to reduce stigma, and to push for effective policy.
• Garry Oaks Restoration & Stewardship Program (February 2024): Morin supported resolutions for tree risk abatement funding, MOU, and 5 year funding commitment for the project.
• Temporary Sheltering Options (March/April 2024): Morin put forward a resolution for a staff report looking at temporary sheltering options such as temporary modular housing and other options identified by staff, budget estimates, and Potential partnerships for the provision of services. Morin also supported Councillor Hillian’s motion to include storage options for belongings for those unhoused.
• 24-Hour Public Washrooms and Public Health Advocacy (May/June 2024): In response to public hygiene concerns downtown and accessibility challenges faced by the unhoused, Morin introduced a resolution directing city staff to engage with Island Health regarding funding and joint capital support for a 24-hour public washroom facility. In partnership with Comox Valley Transition Society and Island Health, outdoor washrooms were added at the Connect Centre.
• Speed Limits and Safety Signage on Multi-Use Paths: Morin introduced and supported resolutions for enhanced safety signage along shared pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and advocating for 40 km/h neighborhood speed reductions. 
• Food Security Initiatives: Following up from her first term’s work on enhanced local food systems, Morin introduced and supported motions leveraging municipal restart funds and regional partnerships to fund local food security projects, such as Lush Valley Food Action Society’s Good Food Box initiatives.
• Water Conservation: As Chair of the Comox Valley Regional District Water Committee, Morin strongly advocated for more rigorous conservation measures and stricter enforcement, while balancing the needs of local businesses and urban food growers.
• Arts & Culture: During strategic planning, Morin advocated for completion of the Strategic Cultural Plan and advancing its implementation, recognizing the significant economic and social benefits of arts and culture in the community.
• Playgrounds & Parks: Morin advocated for playground upgrades, including implementation of the ‘Let’s Play, Courtenay’ design standards. These standards incorporate a focus on accessibility and universal design, diverse play experiences, climate adaptation (sun shelters, misting stations, site drainage), and nature/sensory play elements.
• Financial: Morin supported updated fees and charges for cost recovery, increasing reserves for aging infrastructure renewal, and establishing reserves, surplus, and investment policies.
• Infrastructure: Morin pushed for infrastructure repairs and renewal that had languished, such as the East Side Fire Hall, Anderton Road dyke remediation and clean-up of derelict and unsafe buildings, active transportation improvements and build out, and public engagement on the future of the outdoor pool.