CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT
(REVISED AGENDA)

Friday, February 24, 2023

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 3, 2023

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board meeting held February 3, 2023, be received and adopted.

3.

DELEGATIONS/GUESTS

3.1

Memorandum of Business - Delegations

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the Delegations Memorandum of Business, as of February 24, 2023, be received.

3.2

11:00 a.m. - Delegation - Ministry of Forests

Ayrilee McCoubrey, RFP, Land and Resource Specialist and Ian Hannah, District Manager will provide an overview and status of the Forest Landscape Planning initiative as well as a project update on the Quesnel FLP pilot overview and future projects in the Cariboo Region. 

4.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIRD READING

4.1

Area G – BL 5409 and 5410

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

4000 Cariboo Highway 97
Lot 11, District Lot 5, Lillooet District, Plan 4190, Except Parcel A (DD183362F)
From Commercial designation to Townsite Residential designation
From General Commercial (C 1) zone to Special Exception R 2-3 zone
(3360-20/20220054 – Lange) (Agent: Nigel Hemingway – Cariboo Geographic Systems)
Director Richmond

• That the Board consider the results of the public hearing when making a determination as to whether or not to read Lac La Hache Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5409, 2022 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5410, 2022 a third time, this 24^th day of February 2023.

4.2

Area H – BL 5411 and 5412

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

5536 Birchwood Road
The South West 1/4, District Lot 4184, Lillooet District
From Agriculture designation to Rural Residential designation
From Resource/Agricultural (RA 1) zone to Rural 2 (RR 2) zone
(3360-20/20220066 – Connell/Slobodin) (Agent: Michael Kidston Land Surveying Ltd.)
Director Wagner

• That the Board consider the results of the public hearing when making a determination as to whether or not to read South Cariboo Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5411, 2022 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5412, 2022 a third time, this 24^th day of February 2023.

5.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION

5.1

Area J – BL 5396

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

21140 Chilcotin Hwy 20
Lot A, District Lots 1618 and 1698, Range 3, Coast District, Plan 17288
From General Commercial (C 1) zone to Special Exception C 1-2 zone
(3360-20/20210066 – Aricnic Enterprises Ltd.)
Director Pare

• #1: That Chilcotin Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5396, 2022 be adopted, this 24^th day of February 2023.

• #2: That correspondence regarding the associated Cannabis Application – C2239, be submitted to the BC Liquor and Cannabis Branch with a recommendation for approval for the following reasons: The proposal is compliant with Chilcotin Area Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 3500, 1999; has been considered against the CRD Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Sales Policy; and will have minimal impact on surrounding residences and businesses.

6.

AGRICULTURAL LAND COMMISSION APPLICATIONS

6.1

Area E – ALRE20220070

Attachment added at late publishing.

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

1330 Highway 20
District Lot 11, Group 4, Cariboo District
(3015-20/E20220070 – Stafford) (Agent: Martin Sills)
Director Neufeld

• That the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission application for Soil or Fill Use, pertaining to District Lot 11, Group 4, Cariboo District, be received and authorized for submission to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission with a recommendation of approval, subject to resolution of access and archaeological concerns of the Williams Lake First Nation.

6.2

Area E – ALRE20230001

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

2547 Dog Creek Road
Fractional North West 1/4 of Section 29, Township 45, Cariboo District, Except Plan 23751
(3015-20/E20230001 – Bayliff) (Agent: Veronica Meister – Exton and Dodge Land Surveying Inc.)
Director Neufeld

• That the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission application for subdivision within the Agricultural Land Reserve, pertaining to the Fractional North West 1/4 of Section 29, Township 45, Cariboo District, Except Plan 23751 be received and authorized for submission to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission with a recommendation for approval, subject to rezoning and an Official Community Plan amendment.

7.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - OTHER BUSINESS

7.1

Area D – Notice on Title – Block J District Lot 11910 Cariboo District

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and L

• That the agenda item summary from Virgil Hoefels, Chief Building Official, dated February 14, 2023, regarding Notice on Title – Block J District Lot 11910 Cariboo District; PID: 018-790-119, be received. Further, that the Manager of Corporate Services of the Cariboo Regional District be directed to file Notice in the Land Title Office, in accordance with Section 57 of the Community Charter. Further, that upon confirmation from the Chief Building Official that the matter has been resolved and an approved final inspection issued, the Notice may be discharged from the title upon receipt of the fee stipulated in the Building Bylaw.

7.2

Area C – Notice on Title – Lot 3 District Lot 3138 Cariboo District Plan PGP40746

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and L

• That the agenda item summary from Virgil Hoefels, Chief Building Official, dated February 13, 2023, regarding Notice on Title – Lot 3 District Lot 3138 Cariboo District Plan PGP40746; PID: 023-631-503, be received. Further, that the Manager of Corporate Services of the Cariboo Regional District be directed to file Notice in the Land Title Office, in accordance with Section 57 of the Community Charter. Further, that upon confirmation from the Chief Building Official that the matter has been resolved and an approved final inspection issued, the Notice may be discharged from the title upon receipt of the fee stipulated in the Building Bylaw.

8.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

8.1

Tatla Lake Community Water - Request for Assistance

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Peter Hughes, dated January 23, 2023, with attached Tatla Lake community groundwater feasibility assessment, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

9.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

9.1

NDIT Application – Lone Butte Willowford School 2023

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Beth Holden, Regional Economic & Community Development Officer, dated February 7, 2023, regarding Lone Butte Historical Society’s application to Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Community Places stream for $30,000 to support moving the Willowford school and creating a gathering place in the centre of Lone Butte, be received. Further, that the application be submitted as attached.

10.

COMMUNICATIONS

10.1

NCLGA Resolution on PST Levied on Private Used Vehicle Sales

Updated at late publishing.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Gerald Pinchbeck, Manager of Communications, dated February 16, 2023, regarding a proposed resolution to be referred to the North Central Local Government Association about Provincial Sales Taxes Levied on Private Used Vehicle Sales, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

10.2

NCLGA Resolution on Support for Local Governments Implementing the Declaration Act

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Gerald Pinchbeck, Manager of Communications, dated February 16, 2023, regarding a proposed resolution for the North Central Local Government Association requesting support from the Province of B.C. for local governments in implementing the principles of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

10.3

NCLGA Resolution on Public Notification for Rural Subdivision Applications

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Gerald Pinchbeck, Manager of Communications, dated February 16, 2023, regarding a proposed resolution to the North Central Local Government Association regarding public notification for rural subdivision applications, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

11.

FINANCE

11.1

Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report - January 2023

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of January, 2023, in the amount of $2,351,047.96, consisting of $164,153.42 paid by cheque, $2,091.561.05 paid through electronic funds, and $95,333.49 paid by Mastercard, be received and ratified.

12.

ADMINISTRATION

12.1

Updated Code of Conduct

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Brian Carruthers, Interim CAO, dated February 15, 2023, with attached draft CRD Code of Conduct and Ethics, be received. Further, that in accordance with s. 113.1(1)(b) of the Community Charter, the Code has been considered and is adopted as presented.

13.

BOARD REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

13.1

Consent Calendar

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the consent calendar items, as of February 24, 2023, be received.

13.1.1

Building Permit Statistics - January 2023

13.1.2

Forest Enhancement Society of BC - Rising to the Climate Change Challenge

13.1.3

Letter from Honourable Anne Kang, Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Growing Community Fund

13.1.4

Province of BC - Old Growth/Declaration of Ecosystem Health

13.1.5

NCLGA - Welcome to Two New Members

13.2

Northern Development Initiative Trust - 2023 Grant Writing Support

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the letter from Northern Development Initiative Trust dated February 16, 2023, regarding 2023 Grant Writing Support, be received.

14.

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

14.1

Committee of the Whole Minutes - February 2, 2023

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on February 2, 2023, be received.

15.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THREE READINGS

15.1

North Cariboo Referendum – Appointment of CEO/DCEO and Recreation Bylaws

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• #1: That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated February 9, 2023, regarding the upcoming North Cariboo Aquatic Centre Upgrade referendum, be received. Further, that Alice Johnston be appointed Chief Election Officer, and Lore Schick be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for the referendum.

• #2: That North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Service Amendment Bylaw No. 5421, 2023 be read a first, second, and third time this 24^th day of February 2023.

• #3: That North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5422, 2023 be read a first, second, and third time this 24^th day of February 2023.

16.

DIRECTORS' REQUESTS, REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS

16.1

RECONSIDERATION AUTHORIZED BY CHAIR - Request from Director Bachmeier to Access Electoral Area B Director Initiative Funds to Attend the UBCM Housing Summit

Policy requires 2/3rds of the Electoral Area Directors in Favour

• That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated January 25, 2023, regarding a request from Director Bachmeier to access up to $2,500 from Electoral Area B Director Initiative Funds to attend the UBCM Housing Summit on April 4th and 5th, 2023, be received. Further, that the funds be authorized as requested.

16.2

Request from Director Anderson to Access Electoral Area K Director Initiative Funds to Attend the BC Tourism Conference in Prince George, BC

Policy requires 2/3rds of the Electoral Area Directors in Favour

• That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated February 16, 2023, regarding a request from Director Anderson to access up to $2,299 from Electoral Area K Director Initiative Funds to attend the BC Tourism Conference in Prince George on March 1 to March 3, 2023, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

17.

DIRECTORS' ROUNDTABLE

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

18.

IN-CAMERA SESSION

18.1

In-Camera Session

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

There will be items suitable for discussion in-camera pursuant to Section 90(1)(c) 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(1)(c) of the Community Charter.

19.

ADJOURNMENT

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the meeting of Cariboo Regional District Board be adjourned at (TIME) p.m. February 24, 2023.