CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT

BOARD MINUTES

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Cariboo Regional District Board Room
Suite D - 180 Third Avenue North
Williams Lake, B.C.
ABSENT:
  • Chair M. Wagner,
  • 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 B. Simpson,
  • Director M. Campsall,
  • Director G. Fourchalk,
  • and Alternate Director E. Coleman
STAFF:
  • N. Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services,
  • S. Sajwan, Planning Officer,
  • and M. Croft, Recording Secretary

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-1
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Bachmeier

    That the agenda be adopted as presented.

    Carried

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-2
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    ​That the minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board meeting held April 16, 2021, be received and adopted.

    Carried

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-3
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    ​That the Delegations Memorandum of Business, as of May 7, 2021, be received.

    Carried

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

5916 Highway 24
The Southwest 1/4 of District Lot 4037, Lillooet District, Except Plans 24102, 27650, 28095, 29152 and KAP57847
From Rural Residential designation to Upland Residential designation
From Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Special Exception R 1-4 and Rural 3 (RR 3) zones
(3360-20/20200044 – van de Wetering) (Agent: Michael Kidston Land Surveying Ltd.)
Director Macdonald

  • 2021-5A-4
    MovedDirector Macdonald
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That South Cariboo Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5305, 2021 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5306, 2021 be read a third time, this 7th day of May, 2021.

    Carried

Stakeholder Vote - Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

4257 Whitecotton Road
Lot 2, District Lot 3960, Cariboo District, Plan 16430
From Rural 2 (RR 2) zone to Special Exception RR 2-1 zone
(3360-20/20200048 – Mufford)
Director Sjostrom

  • 2021-5A-5
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5296, 2020 be adopted this 7th day of May, 2021.

    Carried

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

6654 Ryall Road
Lot 7, District Lots 3866 and 4048, Lillooet District, Plan 22971
(3090-20/20210006 – Oling)
Director Macdonald

  • 2021-5A-6
    MovedDirector Macdonald
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That the application for a Development Variance Permit pertaining to Lot 7, District Lots 3866 and 4048, Lillooet District, Plan 22971 to vary the interior side yard setback from 7.6 m (24.9 ft.) to 2.89 m (9.5 ft.) to legalize the existing modular home be received. Further, that the application be approved as requested.

    Carried

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

2220 White Road
Lot 6, District Lot 8826, Cariboo District, Plan PGP35802
(3090-20/20210017 – Pinette) (Agent: Sprucelee Construction Ltd.)
Director LeBourdais

  • 2021-5A-7
    MovedDirector LeBourdais
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That the application for a Development Variance Permit pertaining to Lot 6, District Lot 8826, Cariboo District, Plan PGP35802, be approved. Further, that a Development Variance Permit be issued to vary Section 5.20.2 (b) (i) of the Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3502, 1999 as follows:

    That the minimum Front Yard Setback be reduced from 7.6 m (24.9 ft.) to 4.57 m (15 ft.) to allow for the proposed garage.

    Carried

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

4542 Quesnel-Hydraulic Road
Lot 3, District Lot 12508, Cariboo District, Plan PGP40082
(3015-20/A20210011 – Mercosky)
Director Sjostrom

  • 2021-5A-8
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Bachmeier

    That the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission application for inclusion into the Agricultural Land Reserve, pertaining to Lot 3, District Lot 12508, Cariboo District, Plan PGP40082, be received and authorized for submission to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission with a recommendation for approval.

    Carried

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

Lot 14, District Lot 1115, Lillooet District, Plan KAP45985
Approx. 14km south east of 100 Mile House, BC – Horse Lake Area

  • 2021-5A-9
    MovedDirector Macdonald
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That the agenda item summary from John MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, dated April 20, 2021, regarding a TELUS proposal to allow a wireless telecommunications facility approx. 14 km south east of 100 Mile House, BC in the Horse Lake area, BC, be received. Further, that the proposal be supported.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-10
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated April 30, 2021, regarding a request from the Williams Lake First Nation for the CRD Board to reconsider its policy regarding cannabis retail licensing requirements in respect of a proposal to establish a cannabis retail facility adjacent to the Red Crow Café at 4842 Hamilton Road in Lac La Hache, be received. 

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2021-5A-11
    MovedDirector Kirby
    SecondedDirector Forseth

    That the agenda item summary from John MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, dated May 4, 2021, regarding Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC’s Local Government Partnership Program, be received. Further, that the Board endorses the submission of an application for the development of a regional Agricultural Area Plan.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2021-5A-12
    MovedDirector Macdonald
    SecondedDirector Cobb

    That the agenda item summary from Stuart Larson, Manager of Protective Services, dated April 29, 2021, regarding the Interlakes Fire Department Squad Vehicle, be received. Further, that the Board of the Cariboo Regional District authorizes that up to $75,000 be borrowed, under Section 403 of the Local Government Act, from the Municipal Finance Authority, for the purpose of the acquisition of a squad vehicle for the Interlakes Fire Department; and that the loan be repaid within five years, with no rights of renewal.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2021-5A-13
    MovedDirector Macdonald
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the agenda item summary from Stuart Larson, Manager of Protective Services, dated April 29, 2021, regarding the Deka Lake Fire Department Squad Vehicle, be received. Further, that the Board of the Cariboo Regional District authorizes that up to $75,000 be borrowed, under Section 403 of the Local Government Act, from the Municipal Finance Authority, for the purpose of the acquisition of a squad vehicle for Deka Lake Fire Department; and that the loan be repaid within five years, with no rights of renewal.

    Carried

    The meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m.

    The meeting reconvened at 11:01 a.m.

    PRESENT:

    Chair M. Wagner, Alternate Director E. Coleman, 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 W. Macdonald, Director W. Cobb, Director B. Simpson, Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk

    ABSENT:

    Vice-Chair J. Massier, Director C. Mernett

    STAFF:

    J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, C. Keam, Manager of Communications, J. Kozuki, IT Support, M. Croft, Recording Secretary


3.
DELEGATIONS/GUESTS
 

Elizabeth Hunter and Graham Leslie, representing the Heritage Steering Committee, joined the meeting, via teleconference, to provide an update on the Committee's activities.

10.
FINANCE
 

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-14
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    ​That the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of April 2021, in the amount of $10,011,742.67, consisting of $8,524,379.05 paid by cheque, $1,423,982.34 paid through electronic funds, and $63,381.28 paid by Mastercard, be received and ratified.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-15
    MovedDirector Macdonald
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated April 28, 2021, regarding a Grant for Assistance Application from the Deka Lake and District Ratepayers Association, requesting $1,000 to repair and upgrade a damaged Community Board and Advertising Board, be received. Further, that the funding be approved from the Electoral Area L Grant for Assistance fund. 

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-16
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated April 28, 2021, regarding a Grant for Assistance Application from the Tyee Lake Community Association, requesting $1,000 for a fund-raising event and community picnic/barbecue, be received. Further, that the Grant for Assistance Policy be waived and the funding be approved from the Electoral Area D Grant for Assistance fund.

    Carried

3.
DELEGATIONS/GUESTS
 

Ben Pierce, General Manager for Gibraltar Mines Ltd., joined the meeting, via teleconference, to discuss their operations and draft permitting process.

The meeting recessed for lunch at 11:59 a.m.

The meeting reconvened at 12:35 p.m.

PRESENT:

Chair M. Wagner, Alternate Director E. Coleman, 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 W. Macdonald, Director W. Cobb,  Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk

ABSENT:

Vice-Chair J. Massier, Director C. Mernett, Director B. Simpson

STAFF:

J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, C. Keam, Manager of Communications, J. Kozuki, IT Support, M. Croft, Recording Secretary

10.
FINANCE
 

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-17
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated April 21, 2021, regarding a request from the Williams Lake Field Naturalist to reallocate a portion of their 2021 Grants for Assistance funding, be received. Further, that the request be approved as submitted. 

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-18
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector Macdonald

    That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated April 21, 2021, regarding a Grant for Assistance Application from the 108 Mile Ranch Community Association, requesting $999 to go towards producing and distributing two informational brochures for its residents in 2021, be received. Further, that the Grant for Assistance Policy be waived and the funding be approved from Electoral Area G Grant for Assistance fund.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-19
    MovedDirector Delainey
    SecondedDirector Kirby

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated April 22, 2021, regarding a request for support from the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Institute for Sustainable Food Systems to support the BC Organic Extension Service, be received. Further, that the letter of support be provided as requested.

    Carried

    Director Simpson returned to the meeting.


Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-20
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedAlternate Director Coleman

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated April 23, 2021, regarding a request from Statistics Canada for local governments to support the 2021 Census by endorsing and sharing the following resolution with their residents:

    The Cariboo Regional District supports the 2021 Census, and encourages all residents to complete their census questionnaire online at . Accurate and complete census data support programs and services that benefit our communities.

    be received and approved.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-21
    MovedDirector Macdonald
    SecondedDirector Campsall

    That the agenda item summary from Jessica Kozuki, Information Technology Support Specialist, dated April 28, 2021, regarding a request for support of the Local Government Development Approvals Grant Application, be received. Further, that the Board supports the CRD’s application to this program to fund improvements to our existing Building Permit and Development Application program (CityView) and is willing to provide overall grant management.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-22
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Bachmeier

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated May 5, 2021, with attached Ministerial Order No. 186, be received. Further, that the Chief Election Officer is hereby authorized to apply the Order to the upcoming Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Upgrade Assent Vote in the North Cariboo in June 2021.

    Carried

    Director LeBourdais left the meeting.


​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-23
    MovedDirector Cobb
    SecondedDirector Fourchalk

    ​That the consent calendar items, as of May 7, 2021, be received.

    Carried

    Director LeBourdais returned to the meeting.


Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-24
    MovedDirector Simpson
    SecondedAlternate Director Coleman

    That the letter from Matt Austin, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources Operations and Rural Development, dated April 26, 2021, regarding incremental funding for Barkerville Heritage Trust's operation of  Barkerville Park, be received.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-25
    MovedDirector Bachmeier
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the minutes of the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held April 13, 2021, be received.

    Carried

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

  • 2021-5A-26
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Bachmeier

    That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held April 13, 2021, be endorsed:

    That the correspondence from City of Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson, dated March 3, 2021, requesting funding towards improving access to the Quesnel Canyon, as referred from the March 9th meeting for discussion, be received.  Further, that up to $5,000 be allocated in the North Cariboo Economic Development Budget for a Quesnel Canyon feasibility study.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-27
    MovedDirector Fourchalk
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held April 13, 2021, be endorsed:

    That the letter from the North Cariboo Agricultural Development Advisory Committee (NCADAC), dated March 26, 2021, regarding an appointment to the NCADAC, be received.  Further, that Reanne Sanford be appointed as the Quesnel Cattlemen's Association member representative to the North Cariboo Agricultural Development Advisory Committee for a two-year term ending December 2022.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-28
    MovedDirector Glassford
    SecondedDirector Bachmeier

    That the minutes of the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held April 13, 2021, be received.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2021-5A-29
    MovedDirector Simpson
    SecondedDirector Sjostrom

    That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held April 13, 2021, be endorsed:

    That the capital plan for the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks function be amended to include the purchase and installation of  Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machines for the Bouchie Lake, Barlow Creek, and Parkland community halls and, for the Alex Fraser Park equestrian grounds at a cost of $8,800.00.

    Carried

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

  • 2021-5A-30
    MovedDirector Bachmeier
    SecondedDirector Simpson

    That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held April 13, 2021, be endorsed:

    That $15,000 be allocated from the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks function, to the Gold Rush Cycling Club, for trail maintenance in the region.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-31
    MovedDirector Campsall
    SecondedDirector Macdonald

    That the minutes of the South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held April 15, 2021, be received.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-32
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector Campsall

    That the minutes of the South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held April 15, 2021, be received.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2021-5A-33
    MovedChair Wagner
    SecondedDirector Sjostrom

    That the following recommendation from the South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held April 15, 2021, be endorsed:

    That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated, March 31, 2021, regarding a contribution agreement with the Forest Grove and District Recreation Society to support operation of the Forest Grove Curling Club, be received. Further, that the proposed agreement be entered into for a three-year term with an annual contribution of $5,500 from the South Cariboo Recreation function and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreement.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-34
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting held April 20, 2021, be received.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-35
    MovedDirector Cobb
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting held April 28, 2021, be received.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Weighted

  • 2021-5A-36
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    That the following recommendation from the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held April 28, 2021, be endorsed:

    That the report from Ian James, Director of Community Services, City of Williams Lake, dated April 12, 2021, regarding an outdoor electronic display sign for the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, be received.  Further, that an amendment to the 2021 Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex capital plan to include a mass notification and announcement system at an estimated cost of $46,000 and an electronic entrance display sign at an estimated cost of $53,000 be approved, and that the gazebo sign project at an estimated cost of $90,000 be removed. 

    Carried

Policy Requires 2/3rd of Electoral Area Directors in Favour

  • 2021-5A-37
    MovedDirector Forseth
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated April 27, 2021, regarding a request from Director Forseth to revise the amount previously authorized in Board Res. No. 2021-4-31, from $600 to $750 from the Electoral Area D Director Initiative Fund to attend the FCM Convention, be received.

    Carried

Policy Requires 2/3rd of Electoral Area Directors in Favour

  • 2021-5A-38
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedDirector Richmond

    That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer / Executive Assistant, dated April 27, 2021, regarding a request from Director Sjostrom to access up to $100 from the Electoral Area A Director Initiative Fund to purchase a recognition gift for retiring Quesnel Fire Chief Gauthier, be received. Further, that policy be waived and the funds be authorized as requested, shared equally between the Electoral Areas A and B Director Initiative Funds.

    Carried

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-39
    MovedChair Wagner
    SecondedDirector Delainey

    That the report from Chair Margo Wagner, for the period up to and including May 5, 2021, be received.

    Carried

The Directors were given the opportunity to provide any appointments at this time.

  • 108 Greenbelt Commission - Rescind Appointment

    2021-5A-40
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector Sjostrom

    That the previous appointment of Robin Nadin to the 108 Greenbelt Commission, be rescinded.

    Carried

    Director Simpson left the meeting.


  •  Electoral Area A Advisory Planning Commission Appointment

    2021-5A-41
    MovedDirector Sjostrom
    SecondedAlternate Director Coleman

    That Simon Turner be appointed as a member of the Electoral Area A Advisory Planning Commission.

    Carried
  • Parkland Recreation Commission - Rescind Appointment

    2021-5A-42
    MovedDirector Bachmeier
    SecondedDirector Glassford

    That the previous appointment of Kerry O'Nanski to the Parkland Recreation Commission, be rescinded.

    Carried
  • 108 Greenbelt Commission Appointment

    2021-5A-43
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector Macdonald

    That Mark Redl be appointed as a member of the 108 Greenbelt Commission.

    Carried

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-44
    MovedDirector Richmond
    SecondedDirector Campsall

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

    Carried

    The meeting recessed at 1:45 p.m. to go in-camera.

    The meeting reconvened at 2:12 p.m.

    PRESENT:

    Chair M. Wagner, Alternate Director E. Coleman, 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 W. Macdonald, Director W. Cobb,Director M. Campsall, Director G. Fourchalk

    ABSENT:

    Vice-Chair J. Massier, Director C. Mernett, Director B. Simpson

    STAFF:

    J. MacLean, Chief Administrative Officer, K. Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, A. Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, C. Keam, Manager of Communications


​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

  • 2021-5A-45
    MovedDirector Campsall
    SecondedDirector LeBourdais

    ​That the meeting of Cariboo Regional District Board be adjourned at 2:13 p.m. May 7, 2021.

    Carried
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