CARIBOO REGIONAL DISTRICT
(REVISED AGENDA)

Friday, March 26, 2021

9:45 A.m. - 5:45 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 - March 5, 2021

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board meeting held March 5, 2021, be received and adopted.

3.

DELEGATIONS/GUESTS

3.1

Memorandum of Business - Delegations

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

(Updated at late publishing)

• ​That the Delegations Memorandum of Business, as of March 26, 2021, be received.

4.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING

4.1

Area I – BL 5311 and 5312

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

601 Marsh Road and 1290 Francess Drive
Lot 1, District Lot 1610, Cariboo District, Plan 18355, Except Plan 29230 and The South East 1/4 of the South 1/2 of District Lot 1610, Cariboo District, Except Plan 30044
From Country Residential designation to Manufactured Home Park designation
From Rural 2 (RR 2) zone to Mobile Home Park (R 4) zone
(3360-20/20210001 – Nemtanu)
Director Glassford

• That the proposed Rezoning and Official Community Plan Amendment application number 3360-20/20210001 be rejected because the proposed density does not align with the rural character of the area and is not supported by the Official Community Plan.

5.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND SECOND READING

5.1

Area A – BL 5310

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

1894 and 1896 Beach Crescent
Lot 2, District Lot 3971, Cariboo District, Plan PGP39157
From Residential 2 (R 2) zone to Special Exception R 2-1 zone
(3360-20/20210007 – Devereux/Muir)
Director Sjostrom

• That Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5310, 2021 be read a first and second time this 26^th day of March, 2021. Further that adoption be subject to:

  The applicant offering to enter into and entering into a covenant to ensure that the subject property is not subdivided in future.

  Further, that the cost of preparation and registration of the “no further subdivision” covenant be borne by the applicant.

6.

PLANNING BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIRD READING

6.1

Area H – BL 5290 and 5291

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

5282 Canim-Hendrix Lake Road
Lot A, District Lot 4034, Lillooet District, Plan 22303
From Institutional designation to Multi-Family Residential and Rural Residential designations
From Institutional (P) zone to Multi-Family Residential (R 3) and Special Exception RR 3-5 zones
(3360-20/20200012 – Smith Bros. Holdings Ltd.) (Agent: Nigel Hemingway, Cariboo Geographic Systems)
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. 5290, 2020 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5291 2020 a third time, this 26^th day of March, 2021.

6.2

Area G – BL 5297

Stakeholder Vote – Unweighted – All Electoral Areas

Spring Lake Road
The North 1/2 of District Lot 3551, Lillooet District
From Resource/Agricultural (RA 1) zone to Rural 1 (RR 1) and Rural 3 (RR 3) zones
3360-20/20200053 – MacLean) (Agent: Michael Kidston Land Surveying)
Director Richmond

• That the Board consider the results of the public hearing when making a determination as to whether or not to read South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5297, 2020 a third time, this 26^th day of March, 2021.

6.3

Area A – BL 5296

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

• That the Board consider the results of the public hearing when making a determination as to whether or not to read Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5296, 2020 a third time this 26^th day of March, 2021.

7.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - OTHER BUSINESS

7.1

All Electoral Areas – Notice on Title Information Sheet

Corporate Vote – Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Virgil Hoefels, Chief Building Official, dated March 15, 2021, and attached Notice on Title Information Sheet, be received for information and discussion purposes only.

8.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

8.1

NDIT Application - Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Beth Holden, Regional Economic & Community Development Officer, dated March 18, 2021, regarding the application from the Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society to Northern Development Initiative Trust for $300,000 in grant funding to build a new cultural centre and museum, be received. Further, that the grant application be supported.

9.

ADMINISTRATION

9.1

Request from the City of New Westminster – Support for Laid-off Hotel and Tourism Industry Workers

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated March 18, 2021, regarding a request from the City of New Westminster for support for laid-off hotel and tourism industry workers, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

9.2

NCLGA – Proposed New Membership Fee Structure

Stakeholder Vote – Weighted – All Electoral Areas

• That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer / Executive Assistant, dated March 22, 2021, and attached correspondence from NCLGA President, Sarah Story, dated March 18, 2021, requesting feedback on NCLGA’s proposed fee structure change for membership fees, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

10.

BOARD REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

10.1

Consent Calendar

​​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the consent calendar items, as of March 26, 2021, be received.

10.1.1

Building Permit Statistics Reports - February 2021

10.1.2

100 Mile House Flying Club - Appreciation for Grant for Assistance

10.1.3

UBCM - 2020 Resolution - Enumeration and Consideration of Seasonal Populations

10.1.4

UBCM - 2020 Resolution - Vegetation Control Along Powerlines

10.1.5

Township of Spallumcheen - Support for 988 Crisis line

10.1.6

Village of Belcarra - Endorsement of 9-8-8 Crisis Line Initiative

10.1.7

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure - Copy of Letter from Minister to MLA Oakes - Hwy 26

10.1.8

Rogers Communications - Wireless Connectivity Improvements in the CRD

10.1.9

City of Prince George - Letter to BCUC re BC Hydro 2020 Street Lighting Rate Application

11.

COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

11.1

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Minutes - February 24, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held February 24, 2021, be received.

11.2

Central Cariboo Joint Committee Minutes - February 24, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held February 24, 2021, be received.

11.3

Finance/Budget Committee Minutes - March 4, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Finance/Budget Committee meeting, held March 4, 2021, be received.

11.4

Solid Waste Management Committee Minutes - March 4, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Solid Waste Management Committee meeting, held March 4, 2021, be received.

11.5

Committee of the Whole Minutes - March 4, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting, held March 4, 2021, be received.

11.6

South Cariboo Joint Committee Minutes - March 8, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held March 8, 2021, be received.

11.7

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Minutes - March 9, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held March 9, 2021, be received.

11.7.1

Letter to MOTI - Flooding and Landslide Issues

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held March 9, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That a letter be sent to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) advising that the Regional District has serious concerns with a reactive, emergency response approach and believes increased preventative maintenance is required to deal with road and highway flooding and landslide issues.  

11.7.2

Spokesperson for the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Upgrade Referendum

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

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held March 9, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That the agenda item summary from Lore Schick, Deputy Corporate Officer/Executive Assistant, dated March 5, 2021, regarding the appointment of a spokesperson for the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Upgrade Referendum, be received.  Further, that Director Sjostrom be appointed as the Cariboo Regional District elected official spokesperson for the project and referendum .

11.7.3

Request for Support from High School Rodeos of BC Association - Provincial Finals Sponsorship

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

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held March 9, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That the letter from the High School Rodeos of British Columbia Association requesting sponsorship support for the Senior Provincials scheduled to be held in June 2021, subject to the Provincial Health Order at that time, be received.  Further, that $1,000 be provided to support the event from the North Cariboo Economic Development budget subject to confirmation that the group is able to deliver the event.

11.7.4

Visitor Centre Contribution Agreement Renewal – City of Quesnel

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held March 9, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That the agenda item summary from Darron Campbell, Manager of Community Services, dated February 2, 2021, regarding renewal of the contribution agreement with the City of Quesnel to support operation of the Quesnel and District Visitor Information Centre, be received. Further, that the agreement be renewed for an additional three-year term with an increase in the annual contribution to $15,000 each year from the North Cariboo Economic Development function budget. Further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the renewal agreement.

11.7.5

Quesnel Food Security Project

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meeting, held March 9, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That the agenda item summary from Beth Holden, Regional Economic & Community Development Officer, dated February 25, 2021, regarding the information about the Quesnel Food Security Project, be received. Further, that the Cariboo Regional District Board provide letters of support upon request. 

11.8

Central Cariboo Joint Committee Minutes - March 10, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held March 10, 2021, be received.

11.8.1

Revised 2021 Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex Financial Operating Plan

Stakeholder Vote - Weighted - Electoral Areas D, E, F and City of Williams Lake

• That the following recommendation from the Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, held March 10, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That Option #3 be endorsed as contained in the report of Ian James, Director of Community Services, City of Williams Lake dated March 4, 2021 regarding revised 2021 Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex financial operating plan forecast options, to reduce facility maintenance hours to reflect the ice arena operational use from March 29 through June 28, 2021, and address the forecasted deficit at year-end through use of CRD COVID funding and CMRC operational surplus.

11.9

North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee Minutes - March 9, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the minutes of the North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee meeting, held March 9, 2021, be received.

11.9.1

Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Upgrade

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

• That the following recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee meeting, held March 9, 2021, be considered for endorsement:

  That the Quesnel & District Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Upgrade Referendum Communications Plan, Q & A and Joint Statement be approved, with the following amendments to the Joint Statement:

  6th paragraph, last sentence, REMOVE "in favour of the project"

  7th paragraph, OMIT entirely

12.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THREE READINGS

12.1

Cariboo Regional District North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Service Amendment Bylaw No. 5315, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated March 9, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5315, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Service Amendment Bylaw No. 5315, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 26^th day of March 2021.

12.2

North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5316, 2021

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated March 9, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5316, be received. Further, that North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5316, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 26^th day of March 2021.

13.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THREE READINGS AND ADOPTION

13.1

Cariboo Regional District 2021 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5319, 2021

Corporate Vote - Weighted

• #1: That the agenda item summary from Kevin Erickson, Chief Financial Officer, dated March 12, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5319, 2021, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District 2021 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5319, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 26^th day of March 2021.

• #2: That the Cariboo Regional District 2021 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5319, 2021 be adopted this 26^th day of March 2021.

13.2

Cariboo Regional District Building Amendment Bylaw No. 5320, 2021

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

• #1: That the agenda item summary from Virgil Hoefels, Chief Building Official, dated March 16, 2021, regarding Building Amendment Bylaw 5320, be received. Further, that Cariboo Regional District Building Amendment No. 5320, 2021 be read a first, second and third time this 26^th day of March, 2021.

• #2: That Cariboo Regional District Building Amendment Bylaw No. 5320, 2021 be adopted this 26^th day of March, 2021.

14.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION

14.1

103 Mile Water System Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5313, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated March 15, 2021, regarding Bylaw No. 5313, be received. Further, that 103 Mile Water System Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5313, 2021 be adopted this 26^th day of March, 2021.

15.

DIRECTORS' REQUESTS, REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS

15.1

Request from Director Forseth for Reimbursement of Costs Related to Area D Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Policy requires 2/3rd of Electoral Area Directors in favour

• That the agenda item summary from Alice Johnston, Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO, dated February 25, 2021, regarding a request from Director Forseth for reimbursement of $89.15 from the Electoral Area D Director Initiative Fund for costs related to the February 17th Area D Virtual Town Hall meeting, be received. Further action at the discretion of the Board.

16.

CHAIR REPORT/CAO REPORT

16.1

Chair Report - Up to and Including March 25, 2021

Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• That the report from Chair Margo Wagner, for the period up to and including March 25, 2021, be received.

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)(g) 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)(g) of the Community Charter.

19.

ADJOURNMENT

​Corporate Vote - Unweighted

• ​That the meeting of Cariboo Regional District Board be adjourned at (TIME) p.m. March 26, 2021.