CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT
(REVISED AGENDA)

Friday, October 01, 2021

9:45 A.m. - 4:45 P.m.

Cariboo Regional District Board Room

Suite D - 180 Third Avenue North

Williams Lake, B.C.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

​(The meeting is scheduled to commence at 9:45 a.m.)

1.1

Adoption of Agenda

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda be adopted as presented.

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board Meeting - September 10, 2021

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board meeting held September 10, 2021, be received and adopted.

3.

DELEGATIONS/GUESTS

3.1

Memorandum of Business - Delegations

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the Delegations Memorandum of Business, as of October 1, 2021, be received.

4.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING

4.1

Area L – BL 5341 and 5342

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

Brown Road
Lot 1, District Lots 4284 and 4288, Lillooet District, Plan KAP75019
From Resource Area and Agricultural designations to Rural Residential 1, Rural Residential 2, Rural Residential 3, Resource Area and Lakefront Residential designations
From Resource/Agricultural (RA 1) zone to Special Exception RR 1-9, Special Exception RR 2-2, Special Exception RR 3-7, Special Exception RA 1-2 and Lakeshore Residential (RL 2) zones
(3360-20/20210045 – DLK Investments Inc.) (Agent: Cariboo Geographic Systems)
Director Macdonald

• #1:  That Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5341, 2021 be read a first time, this first day of October, 2021.

• #2:  That South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5342, 2021 be read a first time, this first day of October, 2021.

  Further, that second reading be subject to a public meeting being held at the applicant’s expense.

  Further, that adoption be subject to the following:

  1. Adoption of the Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5341, 2021.
  2. The applicant offering to enter into and entering into a covenant to ensure compliance with the CRD Shoreland Management Policy with respect to sewage disposal system and riparian protection and that the covenant address buffer requirements around wetlands as specified in the riparian assessment;
  3. The applicant offering to enter into and entering into a covenant to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Agricultural Policy with respect to fencing, buffering and cattleguards;
  4. A geotechnical hazard assessment identifying slope conditions and hazardous areas unsuitable for building.

5.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND SECOND READING

5.1

Area D – BL 5338

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

5131 Cariboo Highway 97
District Lot 1931, Cariboo District, Except Plans H406, 13384, 13419, 19648, 22654 and 24686
From Resource/Agricultural (R/A) zone to Rural 1 (RR 1) zone
(3360-20/20210042 – Dunlevy Ranch Ltd.) (Agent: Veronica Meister – Exton and Dodge Land Surveying)
Director Forseth

• That Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5338, 2021 be read a first and second time, this first day of October, 2021. Further, that adoption be subject to the following:

  The applicant offering to enter into and entering into a covenant to ensure compliance with the CRD Shoreland Management Policy with respect to sewage disposal system and riparian protection.

  Further, that the cost of registration of the covenant be borne by the applicants.

5.2

Area L – BL 5340

Stakeholder Vote Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

7109 Lakes Blvd.
Strata Lot 8, District Lot 4456, Lillooet District, Strata Plan KAS2220, Together With An Interest In The Common Property Proportion To The Unit Entitlement Of The Strata Lot, As Shown On Form V
From Special Exception M 1-4 zone to Special Exception M 1-6 zone
(3360-20/20210047 – Cariboo Seafood Shack Inc.) (Agent: Harkamal Maan)
Director Macdonald

• That South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5340, 2021 be read a first and second time, this first day of October, 2021.

6.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIRD READING

6.1

Area L – BL 5317 and 5318

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

8410 Wilson Lake Road
District Lot 1465, Lillooet District, Except Plan KAP74687
From Commercial and Rural Residential 1 designations to Rural Residential 3, Rural Residential 2, Rural Residential 1 and Commercial designations
From Special Exception C 2-4 and Rural 1 (RR 1) zones to Special Exception RR 3-1, Rural 2 (RR 2), Rural 1 (RR 1) and Special Exception C 2-4 zones
(3360-20/20210010 – Lucky Strike RV Camp Limited) (Agent: Michael Kidston Land Surveying)
Director Macdonald

• That the Board consider the results of the public hearing when making a determination as to whether or not to read Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5317, 2021 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5318, 2021 a third time, this first day of October, 2021.

7.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

7.1

Area A – DVP20210012 – Extension Request

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

1653 Beach Crescent
Parcel 1, District Lot 3971, Cariboo District, Plan PGP36470
(3090-20/20210012 – Backer) (Agent: 0970169 BC Ltd. DBA SCS Contracting)
Director Sjostrom

• That the agenda item summary from Nigel Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services, dated September 22, 2021 regarding a deferral extension request from the applicant be received. Further, that the application be deferred for a further period of up to six months to allow more time for the neighbouring property’s probate to complete.

8.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - OTHER BUSINESS

8.1

TELUS Wireless Telecommunications Installation – BC109200 – Watch Lake - Request for Concurrence – Area L

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

• That the agenda item summary from Nigel Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services, dated September 22, 2021, regarding a TELUS proposal to allow a wireless telecommunications facility at 6235 Green Lake North Road, Watch Lake, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

  Should the Board wish to provide concurrence, the following resolution can be endorsed:

  That the Board of Directors concur with the TELUS proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications facility at 6235 Green Lake North Road, Watch Lake Area. Further, that staff be instructed to advise TELUS that:

  • The Cariboo Regional District is satisfied with TELUS’ consultation process, as outlined in ISED’s Default Public Consultation Process;
  • That the proposed tower is a permitted use;
  • The proposed design and location is acceptable;
  • That the Cariboo Regional District has been consulted and concurs with the tower location.

9.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

9.1

Canadian Red Cross Society - Fire Smart Wood Waste Program

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – All Electoral Areas, District of 100 Mile House, and District of Wells

• That the agenda item summary from Tera Grady, Supervisor of Solid Waste Management, dated September 23, 2021, regarding the continuation of the fire smart wood waste program, be received. Further that the fire smart program, allowing free disposal of wood waste generated by removal of woody fuels from properties, be continued for the remainder of 2021, and extended to 2022.

10.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

10.1

NDIT Application – Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Lodge and Visitor Amenities

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Beth Holden, Regional Economic & Community Development Officer, dated September 22, 2021, regarding the Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club’s application to Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Recreation Infrastructure stream for $300,000 to build a lodge, be received. Further that the grant application be supported.

10.2

NDIT Community Places Grant – Big Lake Heritage Site 2022

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Beth Holden, Regional Economic & Community Development Officer, dated September 23, 2021, regarding the Big Lake Community Association’s application to Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Community Places stream for $30,000 to improve Big Lake Ranch Heritage Site, be received. Further that the grant application be supported.

10.3

Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin Letter of Support

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Beth Holden, Regional Economic & Community Development Officer, dated September 24, 2021, regarding the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin’s request for a letter of support, be received. Further, that the request for a letter of support be reconsidered when further information is received.

11.

FINANCE

11.1

Request for Permissive Tax Exemption for the Forest Grove Legion Branch 261

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Kevin Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, dated September 22, 2021, with attached request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 261 Forest Grove for a permissive tax exemption, be received. Further, that Bylaw 5347 be brought forward at the October 22, 2021, meeting for three readings and adoption.

12.

ADMINISTRATION

12.1

2022 Board Meeting Schedule

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated September 22, 2020, with attached 2021 Board Meeting Schedule, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

12.2

Review of Board’s Procedure Bylaw

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated September 13, 2021, regarding a review of the Board’s Procedure Bylaw, be received. Further, that the Board provide staff with direction on what changes it wishes to see in the updated bylaw.

12.3

Draft Terms of Reference for Connectivity Committee

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from John MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, dated September 24, 2021, regarding the draft Terms of Reference for a Connectivity Committee, be received. Further that the Terms of Reference be endorsed as presented.

13.

COMMUNICATIONS

13.1

Corporate Logo Use and CRD Communication Protocols

Corporate Vote – Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Chris Keam, Manager of Communications, dated September 24, 2021, regarding a review of existing communications and corporate brand policies to ensure they are up-to-date and in alignment with the CRD’s overall communications strategy, be received.

14.

BOARD REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

14.1

Consent Calendar

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the consent calendar items, as of October 1, 2021, be received.

14.1.1

Building Permit Statistics Reports - August 2021

14.1.2

FESBC - BC Forestry Workers are Climate Change Heroes

14.1.3

Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources Operations and Rural Development - Proposed Wildlife Act Motor Vehicle Prohibition

14.1.4

Rural Refuse Report - June-Sept 2021

14.1.5

Regional District o f Mount Waddington - Contribution to Village of Lytton

14.1.6

City of Langley - Appointment of Directors to Regional District Board

14.1.7

UBCM - Provincial Response to 2020 Resolutions

14.1.8

Regional District of Fraser-Fort George - Statement Supporting Healthcare Workers

14.1.9

C. Peters - Connect to Protect - Global Virtual Summit

15.

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

15.1

Committee of the Whole Minutes - September 9, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting, held September 9, 2021, be received.

15.1.1

Review of the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Program and Services

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - All Electoral Areas

• That the following recommendation from the Committee of the Whole meeting, held September 9, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That the Review of the CRD Emergency Program and Services Key Findings Report from Clear Sky Consulting be received. Further, that the 2022 financial plan be written to include the recommendation within the report to hire three additional emergency program positions to support current emergency program staff.

15.1.2

Proposed Establishment of a Regional Economic Development Function

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the Committee of the Whole meeting, held September 9, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That the Memorandum from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated September 1, 2021, regarding the proposed establishment of a regional economic development function, be received.  Further, that the staff recommendation to merge the CRD's economic development services, in order to gain efficiencies, be supported and that staff be directed to take the appropriate steps for the service merge including an initial referral to the rural caucuses for more detailed discussion.

15.2

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Minutes - September 16, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held September 16, 2021, be received.

15.3

South Cariboo Joint Committee Minutes - September16, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held September 16, 2021, be received.

15.4

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Minutes - September 21, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held September 21, 2021, be received.

15.5

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Minutes - September 22, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held September 22, 2021, be received.

15.5.1

Horsefly Visitor Information Centre Roof Repair Emergency Contribution

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - Electoral Areas D, E, F, J and K

• That the following recommendation from the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held September 22, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That a one-time $5,000 contribution to the Horsefly Board of Trade to contribute to the $15,060 roof repair at the Visitor Information Centre be approved from the Central Cariboo Economic Development budget.

15.6

Central Cariboo Joint Committee Minutes - September 22, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held September 22, 2021, be received.

15.6.1

Performances in the Park Agreement Extension - Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• That the following recommendation from the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held September 22, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That the agenda item summary of Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, Cariboo Regional District dated September 9, 2021 regarding an extension of the Performances in the Park services agreement between the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society, City of Williams Lake and Cariboo Regional District be received; and further, that the agreement be extended at the current terms and conditions for one year (2022) and the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the extension agreement.

15.6.2

Highway 20 Direct Road Access to the Esler Sports Complex - Crown Land Tenure

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• That the following recommendation from the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held September 22, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That the agenda item summary of Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, Cariboo Regional District dated September 9, 2021 regarding a Crown land tenure offer to enable construction of a direct access road to the Esler Sports Complex from Highway 20 be received; and further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the tenure agreement.

16.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THREE READINGS

16.1

Alexis Creek Water Services Merge Bylaw No. 5348, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated September 14, 2021, regarding the merging of Alexis Creek Water Service and Central Alexis Creek Water Service, be received. Further, that Alexis Creek Water Services Merge Bylaw No. 5348, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 1^st day of October 2021.

16.2

Miocene Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5349, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated September 15, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5349, be received. Further, that Miocene Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5349, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 1^st day of October 2021.

17.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THREE READINGS AND ADOPTION

17.1

Quesnel-Hixon Subdivision Erosion Protection Works Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 5346, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted (Stakeholder weighted; however, only one participant so defaults to corporate unweighted.)

• #1: That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated September 9, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5346, be received. Further, that Quesnel-Hixon Subdivision Erosion Protection Works Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 5346, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 1st day of October 2021.

• #2: That Quesnel-Hixon Subdivision Erosion Protection Works Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 5346, 2021 be adopted this 1st day of October 2021.

18.

DIRECTORS' REQUESTS, REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS

18.1

Request from Director Delainey to Access Electoral Area E Director Initiative Funds

Policy requires 2/3rd of Electoral Area Directors in favour

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated September 14, 2021, regarding a request from Director Delainey to access up to $130 from the Electoral Area E Director Initiative Fund, to attend the Northern BC Solid Waste Management Forum hosted by NCLGA on October 12^th and 13^th, 2021, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

18.2

Request from Director Massier – Letter of Support to Minister to Move Forward the Issue of Re-establishing the Bowron Lake to Purden Lake (Hwy 16) Connector Road

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated September 29, 2021, regarding a request from Director Massier to forward a letter to the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, on behalf of residents and visitors to Bowron Lake, supporting the re-establishment of the Bowron Lake to Purden Lake (Highway 16) connector road, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

19.

CHAIR REPORT/CAO REPORT

19.1

Chair Report - Up to and Including September 30, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the report from Chair Margo Wagner, for the period up to and including September 30, 2021, be received.

20.

DIRECTORS' ROUNDTABLE

​​The Directors may provide any brief reports/updates/appointments at this time.

21.

ADJOURNMENT

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the meeting of Cariboo Regional District Board be adjourned at (TIME) p.m. October 1, 2021.