CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT

BOARD MINUTES

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Cariboo Regional District Board Room
Suite D - 180 Third Avenue North
Williams Lake, B.C.
PRESENT :
  • Vice-Chair J. Massier,
  • Director M. Sjostrom,
  • Director B. Bachmeier,
  • Director S. Forseth,
  • Director A. Delainey,
  • Director M. LeBourdais,
  • Director A. Richmond,
  • Director J. Glassford,
  • Director G. Kirby,
  • Director C. Mernett,
  • Director W. MacDonald,
  • Director W. Cobb,
  • Director G. Fourchalk,
  • Alternate Director M. Pinkney,
  • Alternate Director S. Hart,
  • and Alternate Director L-A Roodenburg
ABSENT :
  • Chair M. Wagner,
  • Director B. Simpson,
  • and Director M. Campsall
STAFF :
  • J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer,
  • K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer,
  • A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO,
  • H. Surat, Manager of Development Services,
  • and M. Croft, Recording Secretary

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-1
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That the agenda be adopted as presented.

    Carried Unanimously

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-2
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector Mernett

    ​That the minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board meeting, held June 7, 2019, be received and adopted.

    Carried Unanimously

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-3
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    ​That the Delegations Memorandum of Business, as of June 27, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

7070 Ehret Road
Parcel A (DD 257224F) of District Lot 4836, Lillooet District
From Resource/Agricultural (RA 1) zone to Rural 2 (RR 2) zone and Acreage Reserve (RA 2) zone
(3360-20/20170020 – Van Osch) (Agent: Michael Kidston)
Director Wagner

  • 2019-6B-4
    MovedAlternate Director Hart
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5111, 2017 be adopted this 27th day of June, 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

453 Johnson Way, Williams Lake
Lot 2, District Lot 8837, Cariboo District, Plan BCP6867
(3090-20/20190018 – Fraser)
Director Delainey

  • 2019-6B-5
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector MacDonald

    That the application for a Development Variance Permit pertaining to Lot 2, District Lot 8837, Cariboo District, Plan BCP6867, be received. Further, that a Development Variance Permit be approved to vary Section 4.14 (e) of the Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Bylaw 3502, 1999 as follows:

    1. That the maximum floor area for ancillary structures on 2 ha (4.94 ac) or greater lot be increased from 350 sq. m (3,767 sq. ft) to 485 sq. m (5,220 sq. ft).
    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

1302 Chew Road
Lot 3, District Lot 3140, Cariboo District, Plan 19032
(3060-20/20190021 – Renyard Holdings Inc.)
Director Sjostrom

  • 2019-6B-6
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the application for a Development Permit pertaining to Lot 3, District Lot 3140, Cariboo District, Plan 19032 be received and approved based on Appendix B and supporting drawings.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-7
    MovedDirector Fourchalk
    SecondedDirector MacDonald

    That the agenda item summary from Havan Surat, Manager of Development Services, dated June 18, 2019, with attached Provincial Agricultural Land Commission Decisions Report as of June 18, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

  • 2019-6B-8
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedAlternate Director Pinkney

    That Cariboo Regional District Chilcotin Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5217, 2019 be read a first and second time this 27th day of June, 2019.

    Carried

    CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth


  • 2019-6B-9
    MovedDirector MacDonald
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5218, 2019 be read a first and second time this 27th day of June, 2019.

    Carried

    CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Forseth


  • 2019-6B-10
    MovedDirector LeBourdais
    SecondedAlternate Director Pinkney

    That Cariboo Regional District Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5219, 2019 be read a first and second time this 27th day of June, 2019.

    Carried

    CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth


  • 2019-6B-11
    MovedDirector LeBourdais
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That Cariboo Regional District Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5220, 2019 be read a first and second time this 27th day of June, 2019.

    Carried

    CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth


  • 2019-6B-12
    MovedDirector Bachmeier
    SecondedDirector Sjostrom

    That Cariboo Regional District Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5221, 2019 be read a first and second time this 27th day of June, 2019.

    Carried

    CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth


  • 2019-6B-13
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Bachmeier

    That Cariboo Regional District North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5222, 2019 be read a first and second time this 27th day of June, 2019.

    Carried

    CONTRARY TO THE MOTION:  Director Forseth


  • 2019-6B-14
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector MacDonald

    That Cariboo Regional District Cannabis Licensing Fee Establishment Bylaw No. 5223, 2019, be read a first and second time this 27th day of June, 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote – Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-15
    MovedDirector Cobb
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the agenda item summary from Todd Conway, Chief Building Official/Deputy Manager of Development Services, dated June 24, 2019, with attached Cariboo Regional District Building Statistics Report, Municipalities Building Statistics Report and the Inspection Activity Report for May 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-16
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That the agenda item summary from Tera Grady, Supervisor of Solid Waste Management, dated June 13, 2019, and attached Refuse Site Inspection Report for February 11, 2019 to April 4, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2019-6B-17
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated June 6, 2019, regarding a proposed renewal of the 108 Greenbelt Grazing License with Blue Goose Cattle Company Ltd., be received. Further, that the license be approved for a five-year term at a value of $2,650 per year and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreement.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-18
    MovedDirector MacDonald
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated June 19, 2019, regarding a grant application from the Bridge Lake Fall Fair Society to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for $2,500 from the Fabulous Festivals and Events Grant Program to support their 61st annual fall fair, be received. Further, that the application be supported.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • S. Masun, Manager of Protective Services, was present for this portion of the meeting.

    2019-6B-19
    MovedDirector Fourchalk
    SecondedAlternate Director Hart

    That the agenda item summary from Stephanie Masun, Manager of Protective Services, dated June 20, 2019, regarding changes to the BCEHS First Responder program, be received. 

    Carried Unanimously
  • 2019-6B-20
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That a more in-depth discussion regarding changes to the BCEHS First Responder program be brought forward to the next Committee of the Whole meeting.

    Carried Unanimously

3.
DELEGATIONS/GUESTS
 

3.2

CAO John MacLean provided an EOC 101 presentation to the Board.

Sabrina Locicero, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, and Bruce Mattock, Project Manager for BC Hydro, appeared before the Board to provide an update on the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitors Project.

The meeting recessed at 11:20 a.m.

The meeting reconvened at 11:30 a.m.

PRESENT :

Vice-Chair J. Massier, Director M. Sjostrom, Director B. Bachmeier, Director S. Forseth, Director A. Delainey, Director M. LeBourdais, Director A. Richmond, Director J. Glassford, Director G. Kirby, Director C. Mernett, Director W. MacDonald, Director W. Cobb, Director G. Fourchalk, Alternate Director M. Pinkney, Alternate Director S. Hart, Alternate Director L-A Roodenburg

ABSENT :

Chair M. Wagner, Director B. Simpson, Director M. Campsall

STAFF :

J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Manager of Financial Services, A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, S. Masun, Manager of Protective Services, L. Schick, Executive Assistant/Deputy Corporate Officer, G. Hilliard, Protective Services Assistant, K. Welsh, Manager of Financial Services, H. Surat, Manager of Development Services, M. Croft, Recording Secretary

 

Tony Fiala, Senior Regional Manager, Regional Operations NE/NW, Debbie Alexander and David Clark, Regional Managers for Emergency Management BC, appeared before the Board to discuss and clarify procedures of the Provincial Regional Emergency Operations Centre.

The meeting recessed at 12:07 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 12:54 p.m.

PRESENT :

Vice-Chair J. Massier, Director M. Sjostrom, Director B. Bachmeier, Director S. Forseth, Director A. Delainey, Director M. LeBourdais, Director A. Richmond, Director J. Glassford, Director G. Kirby, Director C. Mernett, Director W. MacDonald,  Alternate Director M. Pinkney, Alternate Director S. Hart, Alternate Director L-A Roodenburg

ABSENT :

Chair M. Wagner, Director B. Simpson, Director M. Campsall, Director W. Cobb (for a portion of the meeting), Director G. Fourchalk (for a portion of the meeting)

STAFF :

J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Manager of Financial Services, A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, M. Croft, Recording Secretary

11.

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-21
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector MacDonald

    ​That the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of May 2019, in the amount of $1,664,206.16, consisting of $760,263.66 paid by cheque, $804,266.09 paid through electronic funds, and $99,676.41 paid by Mastercard, be received and ratified.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-22
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the agenda item summary from Kevin Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, dated May 31, 2019, regarding a request from the City of Burnaby to support a UBCM resolution on expanding investment opportunities for local governments, be received. 

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-23
    MovedDirector Kirby
    SecondedDirector Sjostrom

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated June 14, 2019, with attached Directors’ Electronic Device Policy, be received. Further, that the policy be endorsed as presented.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-24
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated June 11, 2019, regarding meeting request deadlines during the 2019 UBCM Convention in September, be received and that meetings regarding the various topics of concern discussed by the Board be proposed for scheduling during the Convention. 

    Carried Unanimously
  • 2019-6B-25
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Bachmeier

    That the CAO work with Directors on requesting minister meetings during the 2019 UBCM Convention in September for submission by the July 17th deadline.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-26
    MovedDirector Kirby
    SecondedDirector Sjostrom

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated June 12, 2019, with attached draft Single Use Plastics Reduction Policy, be received. Further, that the policy be endorsed as presented.

    Carried Unanimously

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-27
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    ​That the consent calendar items, as of June 27, 2019, except items 13.1.2, 13.1.3 and 13.1.6, be received.

    Carried Unanimously
  • 2019-6B-28
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That consent calendar items 13.1.2 and 13.1.3 be received.

    Carried Unanimously
  • 13.1.6   Environment and Climate Change Canada - Development of a Federal Grizzly Bear Management Plan

    2019-6B-29
    MovedDirector LeBourdais
    SecondedAlternate Director Roodenburg

    That a letter be forwarded to Environment and Climate Change Canada, in response to its letter to the Canadian Wildlife Service dated June 17, 2019, to request that the CRD be kept informed and included in discussions and consultation pertaining to the development of the Federal Grizzly Bear Management Plan.

    Carried Unanimously

    Director Cobb returned to the meeting.


Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-30
    MovedDirector Kirby
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the minutes of the Anahim Lake Airport Commission meeting, held May 30, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2019-6B-31
    MovedDirector Kirby
    SecondedDirector Mernett

    That the following recommendation from the Anahim Lake Airport Commission meeting, held May 30, 2019, be endorsed:

    That the Anahim Lake Airport financial plan be amended, including if necessary a transfer from capital reserves, to provide up to $12,000 to amalgamate the two power supply systems into one service.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-32
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector Sjostrom

    That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting, held June 6, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

    Director Fourchalk returned to the meeting.


Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-33
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the following recommendation from the Committee of the Whole meeting, held June 6, 2019, be endorsed:

    That staff move forward with the process to begin publishing in-camera agendas through eScribe.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-34
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedAlternate Director Pinkney

    That the minutes of the South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held June 10, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2019-6B-35
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedAlternate Director Pinkney

    That the following recommendation from the South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held June 10, 2019, be endorsed:

    That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated May 23, 2019, regarding the South Cariboo Recreation - Ball Fields Maintenance Agreement between the District of 100 Mile House and the Cariboo Regional District, be received. Further, that the agreement be renewed for an additional three years (2019-2021) at the same terms and conditions, including the value of up to $15,000 per year.

    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - Electoral Areas G, H, L and District of 100 Mile House

  • 2019-6B-36
    MovedAlternate Director Hart
    SecondedDirector MacDonald

    That the following recommendation from the South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held June 10, 2019, be endorsed:

    That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated June 6, 2019, regarding the South Cariboo Recreation Fees and Charges schedule for 2019 to 2022, be received. Further, that the proposed fees and charges schedule, which includes a general rate increase of 3% per year for most rates, be approved.

    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - Electoral Areas G, H, L and District of 100 Mile House

  • 2019-6B-37
    MovedAlternate Director Pinkney
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That the following recommendation from the South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held June 10, 2019, be endorsed:

    That the South Cariboo Dog Park be designated as open public space and not made available for commercial rentals. Further, that a sign designating the space as the South Cariboo Dog Park be installed.

    Carried Unanimously

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - Electoral Areas G, H, L and District of 100 Mile House

  • 2019-6B-38
    MovedDirector MacDonald
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That the following recommendation from the South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held June 10, 2019, be endorsed:

    That the colour scheme and branding developed to support the South Cariboo Recreation Centre expansion referendum be utilized for South Cariboo Recreation facility signage, and that major signs for the ball fields and other spaces be included in the 2020 capital plan.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-39
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector Fourchalk

    That the minutes of the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held June 11, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-40
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector Sjostrom

    That the minutes of the North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee meeting, held June 11, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-41
    MovedDirector LeBourdais
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the minutes of the Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting, held June 12, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-42
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Mernett

    That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held June 19, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-43
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Fourchalk

    That the following recommendation from the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held June 19, 2019, be endorsed:

    That the letter from the Soda Creek Indian Band, dated June 13, 2019, requesting funding assistance for repairs and upgrades at the Xats'ull Heritage Village, be received.  Further, that funding for repairs and upgrades to the Xats'ull Heritage Village, be approved in principle, with up to $4,000 allocated from the Area D Economic Development service and $1,000 allocated from the Electoral Area F Economic Development service, subject to receipt of project details and budget, and a review of Area F Economic Development Priorities.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-44
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated June 25, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5226, be received. Further, that West Fraser Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5226, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 27th day of June 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote – Unweighted (requires 2/3 in favour)

  • 2019-6B-45
    MovedAlternate Director Hart
    SecondedAlternate Director Pinkney

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated June 12, 2019, regarding Bylaw No. 5212, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Forest Grove Legion Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 5212, 2019 be read a first, second and third time this 27th day of June 2019.

    Carried Unanimously
  • 2019-6B-46
    MovedAlternate Director Hart
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That Cariboo Regional District Forest Grove Legion Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 5212, 2019 be adopted this 27th day of June 2019.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-47
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated June 12, 2019, regarding a request from Director Forseth for the Board to discuss the appointment of Alternate Directors to CRD Advisory Planning Commissions, be received and referred to the Policy Committee for further consideration. 

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-48
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Bachmeier

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated June 14, 2019, regarding a proposed UBCM resolution to allow independent fire departments, fire brigades or fire cache societies to apply directly to the Province for provincially administered emergency preparedness funding programs, be endorsed and that the resolution be forwarded to other regional districts requesting support.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-49
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated June 21, 2019, regarding a request from Director Forseth to discuss CN Rail’s Annual Vegetation Management Program, be received. Further, that a letter be forwarded to CN Rail requesting extension of its public notification period to January in the year that they are putting the program forward and that they consider working with the BC Wildfire Service for manually brushing the 15 meters on either side of the rail line.

    Carried Unanimously

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-50
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Fourchalk

    That the report from Chair Margo Wagner, for the period up to and including June 25, 2019, be received.

    Carried Unanimously

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-51
    MovedDirector Fourchalk
    SecondedDirector Bachmeier

    That the meeting be closed to public to discuss items suitable for discussion in-camera pursuant to Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter.

    Carried Unanimously

    The meeting recessed at 1:57 p.m. to go in-camera.

    The meeting reconvened at 2:02 p.m.

     

    PRESENT :

    Vice-Chair J. Massier, Director M. Sjostrom, Director B. Bachmeier, Director S. Forseth, Director A. Delainey, Director M. LeBourdais, Director A. Richmond, Director J. Glassford, Director G. Kirby, Director C. Mernett, Director W. MacDonald, Director W. Cobb, Director G. Fourchalk, Alternate Director M. Pinkney, Alternate Director S. Hart, Alternate Director L-A Roodenburg

    ABSENT :

    Chair M. Wagner, Director B. Simpson, Director M. Campsall

    STAFF :

    J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Manager of Financial Services, A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, M. Croft, Recording Secretary


The Directors were given the opportunity to provide any brief reports/updates and/or appointments at this time.

  • Appointment to Electoral Area K Advisory Planning Commission

    2019-6B-52
    MovedDirector Mernett
    SecondedDirector Forseth

    That Debbie Ilnicki be appointed as a member of the Electoral Area K Advisory Planning Commission.

    Carried Unanimously

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2019-6B-53
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector Mernett

    ​That the meeting of Cariboo Regional District Board be adjourned at 2:38 p.m. June 27, 2019.

    Carried Unanimously
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