CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT
(REVISED AGENDA)

Friday, February 27, 2026

9:45 A.m. - 4:30 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 - February 6, 2026

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board meeting held February 6, 2026, be adopted.

3.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION

3.1

Area J – Bylaw 5504

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

4880 McGhee Rd
Lot 2, District Lot 181, Range 2, Coast District, Plan 43802
From Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Rural 2 (RR 2) zone
(3360-20/20250008 – Whitehead) (Agent:  Exton and Dodge Land Surveying Inc. – Veronica Meister)
Director Pare

• That Chilcotin Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5504, 2025 be adopted this 27^th day of February 2026.

4.

AGRICULTURAL LAND COMMISSION APPLICATIONS

4.1

Area I – ALRI20250068

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

District Lot 13291, Cariboo Land District
(3015-20/I20250068 – Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship) (Agent: Scott Meyer – Rascel Holdings Ltd.)
Director Glassford

• That the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission application for inclusion pertaining to District Lot 13291, Cariboo District be authorized for submission to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission with a recommendation for approval.

5.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - OTHER BUSINESS

5.1

Mount Timothy Recreation Resort – Crown Referral of Proposed Resort Master Plan

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

• That staff provide a submission to the Mountain Resorts Branch of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport outlining concerns related to the proposed Mount Timothy Recreation Resort Master Plan including zoning compliance, water and sewer servicing feasibility, road access capacity, emergency egress, fire protection, and wildfire risk assessment and mitigation.

6.

DELEGATIONS/GUESTS

6.1

11:30 a.m. Delegation - Cairnstone

Peter Scholz with Cairnstone Planning will attend remotely to provide information on the future operation and governance regarding the Prince George - North Vancouver rail corridor.

7.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

7.1

Year-Round Grant for Assistance Application from the Interlakes Community Centre Society

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• Action is at the discretion of the Board.

7.2

Year-Round Grant for Assistance Application from Tyee Lake Community Association

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• Action is at the discretion of the Board.

7.3

McLeese Lake Community Hall roof replacement project and Community Works Fund (CWF) enabling agreement.

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• That up to $70,000 to support a request from the McLeese Lake Recreation Commission Society for a roofing project at the McLeese Lake Community Hall be approved from the 2026 Community Hall Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation envelope of the Community Works Fund and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to enter into the necessary contribution agreement.

7.4

NDIT Application – Anahim Lake Community Association Hall Upgrades

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the Anahim Lake Community Association grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Community Places stream for $20,296.65 to assist with community hall upgrades be supported for submission.

7.5

NDIT Application – Anahim Lake Community Association - 87th Annual Anahim Lake Stampede

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the Anahim Lake Community Association grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Fabulous Festivals and Events for $5,000 to assist with costs for the 87^th Annual Anahim Lake Stampede be supported for submission.

8.

EMERGENCY PROGRAMS

8.1

Draft Memorandum of Understanding for Emergency Management Coordination with Nazko First Nation

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the draft Memorandum of Understanding between Nazko First Nation and the Cariboo Regional District to strengthen emergency management coordination be endorsed as presented.

9.

COMMUNICATIONS

9.1

NCLGA – Resolution - Rural Post-Secondary and Skilled Trades Training - Backgrounder

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following resolution be approved for submission to NCLGA convention:

  Rural Post-Secondary and Skilled Trades Training

  Whereas rural and northern communities in the Cariboo North Central region face significant labour market shortages across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, skilled trades, and emerging natural resource industries;

  And Whereas the region has experienced substantial economic disruption due to mill closures and contraction within the forest sector, increasing the need for retraining and workforce transition opportunities;

  And Whereas access to locally delivered post-secondary and skilled trades training is essential to workforce development, economic resilience, and the long-term sustainability of rural and northern communities;

  Therefore Be It Resolved that the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) advocate to the Province of British Columbia to prioritize and fund the delivery of post-secondary and skilled trades training in rural and northern communities to address regional labour shortages and support economic resilience.

10.

ADMINISTRATION

10.1

Acquisition of Property from the City of Williams Lake

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• That up to $5,000 be allocated for the purchase, survey, title registration and lot amalgamation for a parcel of land currently owned by the City of Williams Lake at 180 N. Third Avenue. Further, that the necessary budgets be amended accordingly, and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the land transfer.

10.2

NCLGA Resolution – Highway 97 Road Safety

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• Action at the discretion of the Board.

11.

INFORMATION ITEMS

11.1

City of Kamloops - Resolution for Consideration Ahead of Local Association Deadlines

11.2

Cariboo Building Permit Statistics - January 2026

11.3

Regional District of Nanimo - Sustainable Funding for BC Search and Rescue Organizations

11.4

Electoral Area A By-Election Results

11.5

CRD Delegations - Memorandum of Business

11.6

Indigenous Relations Committee Minutes - February 5, 2026

11.7

Emergency Preparedness Committee Minutes - February 5, 2026

11.8

South Cariboo Joint Committee Minutes - February 9, 2026

11.9

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Minutes - February 10, 2026

11.10

North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee Minutes - February 10, 2026

12.

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS

12.1

Indigenous Relations Framework Implementation - Statement of Commitment

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the Indigenous Relations Committee meeting on February 5, 2026, be endorsed:

  That the Indigenous Relations Framework’s guiding Commitment Statement be endorsed.

12.2

Grants for Assistance - Billy Barker Days - 50th Anniversary

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - Electoral Areas A, B, C and I

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting on February 10, 2026, be endorsed:

  That $5,000 from the North Cariboo Economic Development budget be provided to the Billy Barker Days Society for the 50th Anniversary celebration, as per the approved business plan goal to support partnerships for economic development projects and tourism events.

12.3

Contribution Agreement Renewals with City of Quesnel for Transit, HandyDart, Airport and Visitor Information / Tourism Marketing Services.

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• #1: That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting on February 10, 2026, be endorsed:

  That the proposed contribution agreement with the City of Quesnel for fixed route transit services in the Red Bluff area be renewed in the amount of $14,000 annually for a three-year term. Further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreement.

• #2: That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting on February 10, 2026, be endorsed:

  That the proposed contribution agreement with the City of Quesnel for HandyDart service in rural fringe areas of the north Cariboo be renewed in the amount of $55,000 annually for a three-year term. Further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreement.

• #3: That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting on February 10, 2026, be endorsed:

  That the proposed contribution agreement with the City of Quesnel for regional airport services in the north Cariboo be renewed in the amount of $80,000 annually for a three-year term. Further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreement.

• #4: That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting on February 10, 2026, be endorsed:

  That the proposed contribution agreement with the City of Quesnel for Visitor Information and Tourism Marketing services in the north Cariboo be renewed in the amount of $20,000 annually for a three-year term. Further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreement.

12.4

North Cariboo Appointments for 2026

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting on February 10, 2026, be endorsed:

  That the following representatives be appointed for 2026:

  South-Central Regional Advisory Committee to UNBC/CNC – Director Bachmeier
  North Cariboo Seniors Council - Director Bachmeier
  Quesnel Housing Solutions Table - Director Bachmeier
  City of Quesnel Accessibility Committee - Director Massier
  Quesnel Airport Advisory Committee – Director Glassford

12.5

Sponsorship of Lhtako Dene Competition Pow Wow

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting on February 10, 2026, be endorsed:

  That event sponsorship be provided to the Lhtako Dene Nation for its  pow wow planned for July 31 to August 2, 2026, in the amount of $1,000 from the COVID-19 Smart Restart Funds allocated to First Nations Reconciliation.

12.6

Virtual Streaming and Recording Options for NCJAC Meetings

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee held February 10, 2026, be endorsed:

  That the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee direct staff to implement recording and posting of Joint Advisory Committee meetings on the City of Quesnel website.

12.7

Capital Budget Amendment - Soccer Facility

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - Electoral Areas A, B, C, I and City of Quesnel

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee held February 10, 2026, be endorsed:

  That the 2026 North Cariboo Recreation and Parks capital plan be amended to delete the changeroom renovation project ($35,000) at the soccer complex and replace it with a project to repair paving stones outside the building ($35,000).

12.8

Quesnel Youth Soccer Association Licence of Occupation and Management Agreement

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - Electoral Areas A, B, C, I and City of Quesnel

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee held February 10, 2026, be endorsed:

  That the City of Quesnel, as the Manager of the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Service, enter into the attached 5-year license of occupation and management agreement with the Quesnel Youth Soccer Association for use of the soccer complex.

12.9

Alex Fraser Park Washroom Project

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee held February 10, 2026, be endorsed:

  That the Quesnel Rodeo Club's grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for a new washroom facility near the grandstand in Alex Fraser Park be supported for submission.

13.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THREE READINGS AND ADOPTION

13.1

Curbside Collection of Solid Waste Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5560, 2026

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

• #1: That Curbside Collection of Solid Waste Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5560, 2026 be read a first, second, and third time, this 27^th day of February 2026.

• #2: That Curbside Collection of Solid Waste Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 5560, 2026 be adopted this 27^th day of February 2026.

14.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION

14.1

Bouchie Lake Fire Protection Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5554, 2026

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That Bouchie Lake Fire Protection Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5554, 2026 be adopted, this 27^th day of February 2026.

15.

DIRECTORS' REQUESTS, REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS

Provides the opportunity to share learnings from attendance at conferences, etc.

16.

DIRECTORS' ROUNDTABLE

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

17.

IN-CAMERA SESSION

17.1

In-Camera Session

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

There will be items suitable for discussion in-camera pursuant to Section 90(2)(b)(iii) of the Community Charter.

(Please note: In some circumstances, in-camera resolutions are released once the Board reconvenes in open session.)

• That the meeting be closed to public to discuss items suitable for discussion in-camera pursuant to Section 90(2)(b)(iii) of the Community Charter.

18.

ADJOURNMENT

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the meeting of Cariboo Regional District Board be adjourned at (TIME) p.m. February 27, 2026.