CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT
(REVISED AGENDA)

Friday, March 18, 2022

9:45 A.m. - 4:00 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 25, 2022

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board meeting held February 25, 2022, be received and adopted.

3.

DELEGATIONS/GUESTS

3.1

Memorandum of Business - Delegations

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the Delegations Memorandum of Business, as of March 18, 2022, be received.

3.2

11:30 a.m. - Laurie Walters and Larry Stranberg (Community Futures Cariboo Chilcotin)

Laurie Walters, PASS Program Coordinator and Larry Stranberg, Community Futures Projects Manager with Community Futures Cariboo Chilcotin will be in attendance to present information on the PASS Program.

4.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND SECOND READING

4.1

Area G – BL 5369

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

5273 Evergreen Drive
Lot 2, District Lot 8034, Lillooet District, Plan 26539
From Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Rural 2 (RR 2) zone
(3360-20/20220004 – Day) (Agent: Darren Braun – Blue Sky Solutions Inc.)
Director Richmond

• That South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5369, 2022 be read a first and second time this 18^th day of March, 2022. 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.

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

4.2

Area L – BL 5371 and 5372

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

8117 Bridge Lake North Road
Lot 2, District Lot 1455, Lillooet District, Plan 27384, Except Plan KAP54527
From Rural Residential 1 designation to Rural Residential 2 designation
From Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Rural 2 (RR 2) zone
(3360-20/20220006 – McKenzie) (Agent: Nigel Hemingway, Cariboo Geographic Systems)
Director Macdonald

• #1: That Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5371, 2021 be read a first and second time, this 18^th day of March, 2022.

   

• #2: That South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5372, 2021 be read a first and second time, this 18^th day of March, 2022. Further, that adoption be subject to the following: 

  1. Adoption of Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5371, 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 a sewage disposal system.
  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 and buffering along the northern and easternmost property lines.

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

  And further, that the Board resolve to waive Section 4 (f) of the Agricultural Policy 2016-9-9 to permit a minimum lot size of 2 ha adjacent to properties with active agricultural operations.

5.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIRD READING

5.1

Area L – BL 5344 and 5345

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

7515 Gauthier Road
Lot 3, District Lot 3720, Lillooet District, Plan 27014
From Rural Residential 1 designation to Rural Residential 3 designation
From Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Rural 3 (RR 3) zone
(3360-20/20210044 – Richards/Weinert) (Agent: Michael Kidston)
Director Macdonald

• #1: That South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5345, 2021, be amended as follows:

  Deleting Section 2 and replacing with: 

  2.      AMENDMENT
    

  Bylaw No. 3501 of the Cariboo Regional District is amended by: 

  i)       Including Section 5.20.3.7 into Schedule “A” as follows: 

  5.20.3.7 Special Exception RR 3-7 Zone (3360-20/20210044)

  Notwithstanding any other provisions of this bylaw to the contrary, on lands zoned RR 3-7 where the property lot lines are adjacent to lands contained within the subdivision Plan KAP20594, or any subdivision thereof:

  i.    REQUIRED YARDS (minimum):     = 7.6 metres (24.9 feet)

  All other provisions of the RR 3 zone shall apply. 

  ii)      Rezoning Lot 3, District Lot 3720, Lillooet District, Plan 27014 from Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Special Exception RR 3-7 zone; and

  iii)     Amending Schedule “C” accordingly.

• #2: 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. 5344, 2021 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5345, 2021 a third time, as amended, this 18^th day of March, 2022.

• #3: That the full application fee of $1,900.00 be refunded to the applicant for File No. 3360-20/20210044, due to extenuating circumstances in accordance with CRD Application Fees Policy PL4.2 (Policy #11-06A-13).

6.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

6.1

Area L – DVP20210063

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

8130 Lower Stack Road
Lot 4, District Lot 4977, Lillooet District, Plan KAP68171
(3090-20/20210063 – Roberts)
Director Macdonald

• That the application for a Development Variance Permit pertaining to Lot 4, District Lot 4977, Lillooet District, Plan KAP68171, be received. Further, that a Development Variance Permit be issued to vary section 4.14 (e) of South Cariboo Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3501, 1999 as follows:

  That the maximum combined gross floor area be increased from 400 square metres (4,306 square feet) to 648.09 square metres (6,976 square feet) to legalize the existing ancillary structures;

  And further, that the request to vary section 5.18.2 (b) iii) of the South Cariboo Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3501, 1999 to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 7.6 metres (24.9 feet) to 4.57 metres (15 feet) be rejected as it was not supported by the Electoral Area ‘L’ Advisory Planning Commission and BC Parks, and adequate space is available on the property for the proposed structure.

7.

TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

7.1

Area H – Temporary Use Permit TP20220003

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

5882 Hilltop Road
The Southwest 1/4 of District Lot 4210, Lillooet District
(3070-20/202200003 – Duncan/Schatz)
Director Wagner

• That the application pertaining to The Southwest 1/4 of District Lot 4210, Lillooet District, requesting the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit to allow the subject land and buildings thereon to be used for the retail sales of agricultural products, be approved, in principle, as per Appendix “B”, subject to the following conditions:

  1. An approved Commercial Access Permit must be received from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
  2. A Change in Occupancy permit issued by the Building Services Department for the creation of mercantile occupancy.
  3. Compliance with the Home Industry regulations in Section 4.10 of the South Cariboo Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3501, 1999.

      

  Further, that Security Policy 91-4-4 (ss) be waived with respect to a security deposit and undertaking of a rezoning application prior to permit expiry.

  Further, that a public notice, advising of the details of the application and requesting written submissions from interested persons, be placed in the local newspaper.

8.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - OTHER BUSINESS

8.1

ADAC – Request to Appoint Alternate Members

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Nigel Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services, dated March 8, 2022, regarding a request by the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee to appoint alternate members, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

8.2

Area C – Notice on Title – Lot 2, Plan PGP41114, District Lot 8621, Cariboo Land 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 15, 2022, regarding Notice on Title - Lot 2, Plan PGP41114, District Lot 8621, Cariboo Land District, 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.

9.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

9.1

Proposal to use Rural Feasibility Reserve Funding for Streetlight Improvement on Gook Road in the Red Bluff Sewer system.

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Charles Boulet, dated March 10, 2022, regarding the proposal to undertake some preliminary analysis towards a street light solution for the residents of Gook Road and surrounding area within Red Bluff, be received. Further, that Rural Feasibility Reserve Funds up to $10,000 be authorized to undertake this preliminary analysis.

10.

FINANCE

10.1

Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report - February 2022

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of February 2022, in the amount of $1,749,412.71, consisting of $100,625.36 paid by cheque, $1,648,787.35 paid through electronic funds, and $75,787.45 paid by Mastercard, be received and ratified.

11.

BOARD REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

11.1

Consent Calendar

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the consent calendar items, as of March 18, 2022, be received.

11.1.1

Mayor Morden to Minister Dix - Vaccine Restrictions

11.1.2

New Pathways to Gold Society

11.1.3

Letter to the Directors

11.1.4

Interior Health - Virtual Career Fair Hightlights Opportunities

11.1.5

BC Electoral Boundaries Commission - Looking for Feedback

11.1.6

Osisko Development - March 2022 Newsletter

11.1.7

Province of BC - Invitation to BC Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards 2022

11.1.8

Human Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Awareness - Cathy Peters

11.1.9

Building Permit Statistics - February 2022

11.1.10

City of Abbotsford - Support for Resolution

11.1.11

City of Terrace - Prolific Offenders

11.2

Responses to Board Correspondence/Meeting Follow-up

11.2.1

Provincial Response to 2021 UBCM Resolution

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the letter from the Councillor Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, UBCM President, dated March 3, 2022, regarding the Province's response to the Cariboo Regional District's 2021 UBCM resolution regarding access to broadband and cellular services, be received. 

12.

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

12.1

Central Cariboo Joint Committee Minutes - Feb 23, 2022

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting held February 23, 2022, be received.

12.1.1

Referred Resolution - Appointments to Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society Fee for Service Management Committee

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held on January 26, 2022, be endorsed:

  That the correspondence from the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society, dated November 24, 2021, regarding appointments to the Fee for Service Management Committee, be received.  Further that the appointments to the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society Fee for Service Management Committee made by the City of Williams Lake - Councillor Brenner with Councillor Bonnell as alternate, be acknowledged.  Still further, that Director Steve Forseth be appointed as the Cariboo Regional District's representative to the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society Fee for Service Management Committee.  

   

12.2

Policy Committee Minutes - February 24, 2022

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Policy Committee meeting held February 24, 2022, be received.

12.2.1

Planning Services Policy Review

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• #1  That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 99-5-22(10) – PL 1.1 Routing of Advisory Planning Comments Policy be rescinded.

• #2  That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 99-5-22(11) – PL 2.1 Information and Fact Sheets Policy be rescinded.

• #3  That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 99-5-22(12) – PL 3.1 Major/Complex Proposals Policy be rescinded.

• #4  That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 99-5-22(13) – PL 4.3 Applications Held in Abeyance Policy be rescinded.

• #5  That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 91-4-4(oo) – PL 4.4 Minimum Lot Sizes Policy be rescinded.

• #6  That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 91-4-4(qq) – PL 5.2 Applications for Inclusion by Non-Owners Policy be rescinded.

• #7  That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 99-5-22(14) – PL 5.4 Applications for Inclusion in the Agricultural Land Reserve Policy be rescinded.

• #8  That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 91-4-4(ss) – PL 6.1 Security Policy be rescinded.

• #9  That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 91-4-4(tt) – PL 6.2 Building Permits Policy be rescinded.

• #10  That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 99-5-22(17) – PL 8.1 Attendance of Applicants as Delegations Policy be rescinded.

• #11 That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 96-6-88 – PL 11.1 Cariboo Regional District Management of Development Procedures and Fees Bylaw No. 3148, 1996 Policy be rescinded.

• #12  That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That CRD Board Policy 97-3-81 – PL 11.2 Cariboo Regional District Management of Development Procedures and Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 3286, 1997 Policy be rescinded.

12.2.2

Amendment to Policy #96-5-8(8)(b)

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated February 2, 2022, regarding a request to amend Policy #96-5-8(8)(b) Boundary Amendments Policy, be received. Further, that the policy be amended to delete the limitation of biannual consideration of boundary amendments to reflect current practice. And further, that the Board be advised that the accompanying internal procedure will be amended to delete the requirement that the electoral area director sign an approval at the beginning of the process; rather, to expedite the boundary amendment they will receive an email notification from staff as it is a requirement that they consent in writing to the adoption of the boundary amendment bylaw later in the process.

12.2.3

Rescind Policy No. 2015-11-34(4) – B1.3 – Steel Shipping Containers as Building Components Policy

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That the agenda item summary from Virgil Hoefels, Chief Building Official, dated February 14, 2022, regarding the rescindment of Policy Number 2015-11-34(4) Steel Shipping Containers as Building Components, be received and that the Policy be rescinded.

12.2.4

Review of Policy No. IC.07-11A-4 – B1.5 – Private Sewerage System Requirements and Procedures for Construction Projects

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That the agenda item summary from Virgil Hoefels, Chief Building Official, dated February 14, 2022, regarding a review and revision of Policy B1.5 - Private Sewerage System Requirements and Procedures for Construction Projects Policy, be received. Further, that the revised Policy B1.5 - Septic, Gas and Electrical System Requirements be endorsed as presented.

12.2.5

Remuneration for new Connectivity Committee

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the Policy Committee meeting, held on February 24, 2022, be endorsed:

  That the CRD's new Connectivity Committee be remunerated as a Select Committee, which allows for travel expenses only. 

12.3

Finance/Budget Committee Minutes - February 24, 2022

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Finance/Budget Committee meeting held February 24, 2022, be received.

12.4

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Minutes - March 8, 2022

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting held March 8, 2022, be received.

12.4.1

North Cariboo Appointments for 2022

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held on March 8, 2022, be endorsed:

  That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated March 4, 2022, regarding North Cariboo appointments for 2022 be received. 

  Further that Director Sjostrom be appointed as the Cariboo Regional District's representative to the South-Central Regional Advisory Committee to University of Northern British Columbia and the College of New Caledonia Advisory Committee for 2022 and that Director Massier be appointed as the Cariboo Regional District's representative to the North Cariboo Air Quality Roundtable for 2022.

12.5

Emergency Preparedness Committee Minutes - March 9, 2022

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting held March 9, 2022, be received.

12.5.1

Emergency Program Strategic Review and Development of Priority Actions

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - All Electoral Areas

• #1 That the following recommendation from the Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting, held on March 9, 2022, be endorsed: 

  That investigating the feasibility of a Regional Emergency Program be added to the Emergency Program priorities list.

• #2  That the following recommendation from the Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting, held on March 9, 2022, be endorsed:

  That the agenda item summary from Stephanie Masun, Emergency Program Manager, dated March 3, 2022, regarding the Emergency Program Strategic Review and Development of Priority Actions, be received. Further, that the action plan be referred to staff for development and establishment of priorities.

13.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THREE READINGS AND ADOPTION

13.1

Deferred Item - Pine Valley Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5366, 2022

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated January 26, 2022, regarding Bylaw No. 5366, as deferred from the February 4, 2022 Board meeting, be received. Further, that Pine Valley Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5366, 2022 be read a first, second and third time this 18th day of March 2022. 

• That Pine Valley Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5366, 2022 be adopted this 18^th day of March 2022.

13.2

Cariboo Regional District Water Services Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5373, 2022

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• #1: That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated February 28, 2022, regarding Bylaw No. 5373, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Water Services Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5373, 2022 be read a first, second and third time this 18^th day of March 2022.

   

• #2: That Cariboo Regional District Water Services Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5373, 2022 be adopted this 18^th day of March 2022.

13.3

Cariboo Regional District 2022 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5378, 2022

Corporate Vote – Weighted

• #1: That the agenda item summary from Kevin Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, dated March 10, 2022, regarding Bylaw No. 5378, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District 2022 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5378, 2022 be read a first, second, and third time this 18th day of March 2022.

   

• #2: That Cariboo Regional District 2022 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5378, 2022 be adopted this 18th day of March 2022.

14.

DIRECTORS' REQUESTS, REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS

14.1

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

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

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated February 28, 2022, regarding a request from Director Delainey to access up to $500 from Electoral Area E Director Initiative Funds to pay the cost of her virtual participation in the 2022 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Convention, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

14.2

NCLGA Board Representative for 2022

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated March 8, 2022, regarding the Board’s appointments to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) Board for 2022, be received. Further, that Director Angie Delainey be appointed as the Cariboo Regional District’s representative to the NCCLGA Board for 2022.

14.3

Request for COVID-19 Smart Restart funds from Director Sjostrom

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• That the agenda item summary from Kevin Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, dated March 3, 2022, regarding a request from Director Sjostrom to allocate $ 10,500 from the COVID-19 Smart Restart Funds to various Area A community groups, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

14.4

Request from North Cariboo EA Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Massier and Glassford for COVID-19 Restart Funds

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated March 9, 2022, regarding a request from North Cariboo Electoral Area Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Massier, and Glassford for funds to be allocated from their respective Electoral Area allotment of Covid Restart funds as follows:

  North Cariboo Seniors’ Council –

  $500 from Electoral Area A

  $500 from Electoral Area B

  $500 from Electoral Area C

  $500 from Electoral Area I

  be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

14.5

Request from Director Mernett for COVID-19 Restart Funds

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated March 9, 2022, regarding a request from Director Mernett to allocate funds from Electoral Area K’s allotment of COVID-19 Restart funds as follows:

  Alexis Creek Community Club - $1,500

  Big Creek Community Club - $1,500

  be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

14.6

Request from Director Bachmeier for COVID-19 Restart Funds

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated March 9, 2022, regarding a request from Director Bachmeier to allocated funds from Electoral Area B’s allotment of COVID-19 Restart funds as follows:

  Pet Safe Coalition - $3,000

  Bouchie Lake Community Association - $2,000

  Bouchie Lake Volunteer Firefighters Association - $500

  be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

14.7

Late NCLGA Resolutions for Consideration

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated March 16, 2022, regarding a request from Chair Wagner to submit the following two late resolutions to the NCLGA (possibly in conjunction with the City of Williams Lake):

  RURAL MD LOCUM FUNDING

  Whereas there is a critical lack of medical professionals in smaller rural communities for people who require medical care;

  And whereas there is no funding to support small to mid-sized communities to attract medical locums;

  Therefore be it resolved that NCLGA and UBCM lobby the health authorities and the provincial government to further support and evaluate funding or other assistance for attracting medical locums in smaller rural communities.

  MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

  Whereas there has been a substantial increase in mental health issues including suicide in the past two years affecting all communities across the province;

  And whereas this has exacerbated the gap in funding for mental health supports, including the opioid crisis and homelessness, for all people across British Columbia;

  Therefore be it resolved that NCLGA and UBCM lobby the provincial government and health authorities to provide increased support and funding for mental health, including a place to properly assess and provide care for patients.

  be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

15.

CHAIR REPORT/CAO REPORT

15.1

Chair Report - March 16, 2022

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the Chair Report up to March 16, 2022 be received.

16.

DIRECTORS' ROUNDTABLE

​​The Directors may provide any brief reports/updates/appointments 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 Sections 90(1) (a) (c) (e) (I) (j) (k) (l) and 90(2)(b) 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 Sections 90(1) (a) (c) (e) (I) (j) (k) (l) and 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter.

18.

ADJOURNMENT

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the meeting of Cariboo Regional District Board be adjourned at (TIME) p.m. March 18, 2022.