AGENDA Council Meeting No. 21 September 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall - Council Chambers Limited Public Members Permitted to Council Chambers Gallery Seating COVID-19 Pandemic Health and Safety Measures to be Followed (Public can submit comments on Agenda Issues to: [email protected]) Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council Order in Council No. 494, Dated September 1, 2020 & Ministerial Order No. M192, Dated June 17, 2020 (Council Meeting Video Recordings/Meeting Minutes Found: www.quesnel.ca/agendas- minutes) Page A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Bob Simpson B. RECOGNITION OF LHTAKO DENE TRADITIONAL TERRITORY C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: D. ADOPTION OF REGULAR MINUTES: 4 - 8 1) Adopt Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2020 E. PRESENTATION(S): F. DELEGATION(S): 9 - 23 1) Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. - Update - Chris Pharness, Vice President of Sustainability & External Relations (Electronic Attendance) 24 - 29 2) Quesnel Area Community Forest Agreement - Update - Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development - Josh Pressey, Quesnel District Manager for Natural Resource Operations G. ITEMS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS: 1) Childcare Facility Location (Late Agenda Attachment) - Stood Down Page 1 of 57
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AGENDA
Council Meeting No. 21
September 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. City Hall - Council Chambers
Limited Public Members Permitted to Council Chambers Gallery Seating
COVID-19 Pandemic Health and Safety Measures to be Followed (Public can submit comments on Agenda Issues to: [email protected])
Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council
Order in Council No. 494, Dated September 1, 2020 &
Ministerial Order No. M192, Dated June 17, 2020
(Council Meeting Video Recordings/Meeting Minutes Found: www.quesnel.ca/agendas-minutes)
Page A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Bob Simpson
B. RECOGNITION OF LHTAKO DENE TRADITIONAL TERRITORY
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
D. ADOPTION OF REGULAR MINUTES:
4 - 8 1) Adopt Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2020
E. PRESENTATION(S):
F. DELEGATION(S):
9 - 23 1) Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. - Update - Chris Pharness, Vice President of Sustainability & External Relations (Electronic Attendance)
24 - 29 2) Quesnel Area Community Forest Agreement - Update - Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development - Josh Pressey, Quesnel District Manager for Natural Resource Operations
G. ITEMS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS:
1) Childcare Facility Location (Late Agenda Attachment) - Stood Down
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
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[Addenda]
2) Shiraoi House Lease (Late Agenda Attachment)
[Addenda]
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
30 - 31 1) Cariboo Regional District - Board Highlights of August 21, 2022 - Councillor Roodenburg to Discuss
2) North Cariboo Seniors' Council Liaison Update - August 26, 2020 - Councillor Vik to Discuss - Stood Down (No Meeting Held)
J. COUNCIL REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
32 - 37 1) Council Committees Policy IWC-14 - Mid-Term Mayoral Appointments - Mayor Simpson to Discuss
2) Union of BC Municipalities - MIABC Representative Appointment - Mayor Simpson to Discuss
38 3) Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure - News Release - Preliminary Design for Quesnel North-South Interconnector - Mayor Simpson to Discuss
K. CITY STAFF REPORTS:
39 - 54 1) Administration Report #83/20 - DP2020-31 Motherlode Vehicle Wash Building - Director Turner to Report
55 - 56 2) Administration Report #82/20 - University of Northern BC Design Studio Course - Student Project - Director Turner
57 3) Administration Report #84/20 - Water/Sewer Control System and Communications Upgrades - Director Coben to Report
4) Administration Report #85/20 - Shiraoi House Lease - Manager Reid to Report (Late Agenda Attachment) - Stood Down
[Addenda]
L. COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKAGE:
M. CORRESPONDENCE:
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REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Page N. BYLAWS:
O. NEW BUSINESS:
P. INFORMATION AND QUESTION PERIOD:
1) Changes to Upcoming Meeting Schedule
2) Changes to Committee Appointments
3) Announcements/Future Events
4) Gallery Questions • All Gallery questions are to be addressed to the Chair of the Council Meeting and must be an explicit question about a specific business item that is on the Council Agenda; • The Gallery member must have heard the entire Council dialogue of that particular Council Agenda item that the question is being asked of; and • Gallery question period is not an opportunity to debate with Council, or to raise issues/concerns with Council, that does not explicitly form part of the business item contained on the Council Agenda.
Q. ADJOURNMENT:
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MEETING NO. 20
A Regular meeting, of the Municipal Council of the City of Quesnel, held on the 25th day of
August, 2020, commencing at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, where limited public
members were permitted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as per the Order of the Lieutenant
Governor in Council, Order in Council No. 482, dated August 18, 2020, and Ministerial Order
No. M192, dated June 17, 2020.
Present:
Mayor Bob Simpson and Councillors Scott Elliott, Tony Goulet, Ron Paull, Laurey-Anne
Roodenburg, Martin Runge and Mitch Vik.
Staff Members in Attendance:
City Manager Byron Johnson, Deputy City Manager/Director of Corporate and Financial
Services Kari Bolton, Director of Capital Works and Infrastructure Chris Coben, Director of
Community Services Jeff Norburn, Economic Development Officer Amy Reid, Planning
Technician Lyndon Hunter, Carbon Review Coordinator Kyle Aben and Manager of Legislative
Services Gina Albers (Recorder).
There was one member of the media in attendance, and approximately nine members present in
the gallery for portions of this meeting.
A. CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR BOB SIMPSON
Mayor Bob Simpson called the August 25, 2020 Regular Quesnel City Council meeting
to order at 6:00 p.m.
B. RECOGNITION OF LHTAKO DENE TRADITIONAL TERRITORY
Mayor Bob Simpson recognized the August 25, 2020 Regular Quesnel City Council
meeting is being held on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dene Nation.
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
20-20-216 MOVED Councillor Runge, Seconded Councillor Roodenburg and
resolved: THAT Council approves the August 25, 2020 Regular
Quesnel City Council Agenda as presented.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
D. ADOPTION OF REGULAR MINUTES:
D.1) Adopt Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2020
20-20-217 MOVED Councillor Goulet, Seconded Councillor Vik and resolved:
THAT Council approves the July 28, 2020 Quesnel City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
E. PRESENTATION(S):
E.1) Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program - Outgoing/Incoming Ambassadors
Presentation
The City of Quesnel is a sponsor of the Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program that
provides the opportunity for our community’s youth to learn communication skills and
build confidence by taking part in many local events where the Ambassadors represent
the City of Quesnel. Council recognized the efforts to this community by the outgoing
Ambassadors and welcomed the incoming Ambassadors of the Quesnel Ambassador
Leadership Program as follows: Adopt Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2020 Page 4 of 57
Meeting No. 20 August 25, 2020
Outgoing Ambassadors for 2019
• Hailey Murray, Sydney Williams and Nalyssa Runge
Incoming Ambassadors for 2020
• Sarah Foottit, Beth Mattioli and Jadacia Barker
F. DELEGATION(S): (NONE)
G. ITEMS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS SPECIAL CLOSED MEETINGS: (NONE)
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (NONE)
I. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
I.1) Cariboo Regional District - Board Highlights July 10, 2020 - Mayor Simpson to
Report
(Brought forward for informational purposes only; no Council resolution(s) considered
for this Agenda item.)
J. COUNCIL REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
J.1) Key Initiatives Update - Mayor to Discuss
Mayor Bob Simpson provided the following summary update of key initiatives:
- Previously Named C & C Wood Products - has been purchased by a new entity
called the "Quesnel Investment Corporation" (this does not include the Corporation of
the City of Quesnel) with the hope that the mill will be operating shortly with one
shift.
- Food Hub - Minister of Agriculture is wanting the area to have increased food
security due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the area's agriculture sector to create
local economies around locally-grown food production. Work being done on the
City's Food Hub project will assist with this key initiative.
- Highway 97 Quesnel Interconnector Project - The July 13, 2020 motor vehicle
incident that shut down the Quesnel River Bridge/Highway 97 for four hours and saw
vehicles backed up for 4 kilometers on Highway 97 on either side of the Quesnel
River Bridge, created a better Business Plan for the proposed Highway 97 Quesnel
Interconnector project. This Business Case is now going before the Province's
Treasury Board for approval consideration.
- Community Forest Agreement - meetings continue to occur with the Provincial
government, City of Quesnel, and four First Nation Bands regarding the Quesnel and
Area Community Forest. It is anticipated that in September 2020 the Minister of
Forests will send a letter to the City of Quesnel inviting the City of Quesnel to apply
for a Community Forest License. The City of Quesnel has been working on the
Community Forest concept on and off since 1987.
- Federal Think Tank - Forestry Process - The Mayor has been attending a 2 hour
teleconference on Thursday's with the Federal Government panel made up of senior
federal government members, and the City of Quesnel as the only Local Government
representative on this panel, to discuss the framework around innovation, competition
and support for the Forest sector. At the last Forestry Think Tank meeting, the Mayor
expressed that forestry businesses in a forest sector town/city needs to be resilient and
needs to have the amenities available in order for the forest companies to recruit
quality workers. These meetings are expected to continue over the next few months.
K. CITY STAFF REPORTS:
K.1) COVID-19 - Corporation's Update - City Manager Johnson to Discuss
As Orders from the Provincial Health Officer continue to be issued as the situation of the
COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve in the Province, the following is a summary of
COVID-19-related updates regarding City services:
• Council Meetings, Public Hearings, Other City of Quesnel Meetings – As per the
Provincial Public Health Officer Order – Gatherings and Events, the City of Quesnel
Adopt Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2020 Page 5 of 57
Meeting No. 20 August 25, 2020
is required to obtain and track contact information for all public members that attend
Council meetings, Public Hearings, or other meetings held the public attends
meetings inside City Hall. The tracking information required is the first and last
name, and either a contact telephone/cell number or a contact email address. The
public must provide their contact tracking information to City employees at the front
desk of City Hall before they can attend a meeting with City employees and/or
Elected Officials at City Hall. The public must provide their contact tracking
information on the sign-in sheets located in the Council Chambers lobby before
entering Council Chambers for a Council meeting and/or a Public Hearing.
• Airport – Airport terminal remains closed. The runway remains open for private
flights. Central Mountain Air (“CMA”) has advised any relaunch of flights to/from
Quesnel is still to be determined.
• BC Transit – buses are operating at full hours in Quesnel. As per BC Transit Policy,
passengers are required to wear a face mask when using BC Transit buses
• Arts & Recreation Centre – the pool, gym and change rooms are open, but the sauna
and hot tub are closed. There are some programs available, and the swim club is
operating.
• Arenas – September 14th Arena II will open for Youth programs; September 22nd the
West Fraser Centre will open for Youth programs. October 5th the West Fraser
• Describe how engagement contributed to the proposed
project design
Application Information Requirements (Fall 2020)
• Consider items important to Interested Parties
• Identify Valued Components relevant to the Project
Project Studies
• Continue to advance technical and environmental baseline
studies
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Next Steps
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Questions?Discussion and Thank you
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ines Ltd. - Update - C
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Community Forest
AgreementsQuesnel Natural Resource District
Quesnel Area C
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pdate - Ministry of Forests, ...
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HistoryCFA’s currently in place in Quesnel
Recent Timber Supply Review and
apportionment decision
New CFA offer in Quesnel
Quesnel Area C
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pdate - Ministry of Forests, ...
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Benefits of Participating in CFA
Helps to achieve a range of community objectives
Diversify use and benefits from the area
Provide social and economic benefits to the community
and British Columbia
Promote community involvement and participation
Promote and strengthen relationships with Indigenous and
non-Indigenous neighbours
Foster innovation
Potential economic gain
Quesnel Area C
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CFA Process
January 2020 – expression of interest sent to parties
Formal invitation to apply – pending
Costs – potential Non Replaceable Forest License
Next steps:
Governance structure (legal entity)
Formal application
Area selection & maps
Description of legal entity
Management plan
Description of community awareness, support and involvement
First Nations consultation
Quesnel Area C
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Levels of Participation
Collaborative Approach
Cariboo Regional District, City of Quesnel, Lhtako Dene Nation, Nazko First Nation,
Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation, ?Esdilagh First Nation
Varying levels of participation
Types of involvement
When can I choose to be involved?
What do I need to do once I decide?
Quesnel Area C
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Next Steps
Agreement on governance structure
Detailed agreements regarding cost sharing and NRFL profit flow
Agreement on Terms of Reference
Agreement on principles for operation and management of values
Area selection and other items in the application process
Quesnel Area C
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For additional information, contact Chris Keam, Manager of Communications, at 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636 cariboord.ca facebook.com/caribooregion @CaribooRD
August 21, 2020
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board Highlights For an online (HTML or PDF) version of the CCRHD board meeting agenda, including agenda item summaries and reports please visit: CCHRHD Board Agenda August 21, 2020
Capital Expenditure Bylaws The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board gave three readings and adopted three capital expenditure bylaws for the 2020/21 fiscal year. The board also received a report updating the impacts of current market conditions on the CCRHD five-year financial plan. The full list of bylaws, items, and funding requests is available on the meeting agenda.
Information Updates The board received 35 items from Northern Health and Interior Health for its consent calendar. Beverlee Barr, Quesnel Healthcare Recruitment Coordinator provided an update on efforts to recruit healthcare professionals to the region.
Cariboo Regional District Board Highlights For an online (HTML or PDF) version of the CRD board meeting agenda, including agenda item summaries and reports please visit: CRD Board Agenda August 21, 2020
Delegations Chair Margo Wagner, Director Al Richmond and the Cariboo Regional District were recognized by Phyllis Jack-Webstad and Joan Sorley of the Orange Shirt Society for their support of the society and its efforts.
Zoning Amendments The CRD board gave third reading to South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5210 (Area G – Lac La Hache) and Quesnel Fringe Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5269 and No. 5270 (Area A).
Variance Permits An application for a development variance permit in 108 Mile Ranch allowing a reduction in front yard setback was deferred until the September CRD board meeting.
Agricultural Land Commission Applications Two applications to the ALC were received. A request to exempt the 500 square metre limit for a primary residence in the Williams Lake Fringe Area was received and submitted to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission with a recommendation for approval. An application to subdivide a 49.16 ha parcel of agricultural land near Horse Lake was rejected. Environmental Services A funding request for improvements to the Alexandria transfer station was approved and an update on the Quesnel Recycling Depot budget and contract was received and endorsed.
Temporary Commercial/Industrial Applications An application to renew a temporary permit allowing 12 RVs on mobile home lots at 1561 Kitsul Road to provide temporary accommodations for workers for an additional two years was approved.
Community Services A proposal from the Bouchie Lake Recreation Commission for a lighting upgrade at the Bouchie Lake Community Hall was received and $20,300 from the Community Works Fund was allocated to the project.
A request to amend the operations contract of the South Cariboo Regional Airport to facilitate the transfer of the agreement to another party (subject to approval of the CRD) was received and endorsed.
Finance The Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of July 2020, were received and ratified.
A grant for assistance request from the Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission was received and a recommendation that a previously approved $5000 grant for playground construction be disbursed to the Recreation Commission was approved.
Cariboo Regional District - Board Highlights of August 21, 2022 - Counci... Page 30 of 57
For additional information, contact Chris Keam, Manager of Communications, at 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636 cariboord.ca facebook.com/caribooregion @CaribooRD
August 21, 2020
The 2020 Cariboo Regional District Second Quarter Financial Report was received and endorsed. Administration An alternative approval process was endorsed for six Fire Protection Loan Authorizations bylaws authorizing ten-year financing of new equipment for fire protection services:
• Cariboo Regional District Interlakes Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5271, 2020
• Cariboo Regional District Ten Mile Lake Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5273, 2020
• Cariboo Regional District West Fraser Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5274, 2020
• Cariboo Regional District Wildwood Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5275, 2020
• Cariboo Regional District Forest Grove Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5276, 2020
• Cariboo Regional District Deka Lake Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5277, 2020
Cariboo Regional District Lac La Hache Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5272, 2020 was received with further public consultation to be undertaken before moving forward.
A request from the Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society for support of a grant application was received and a motion to provide a letter of support passed.
An agenda item summary regarding the proposed inclusion of the 150 Mile Ranch lands into the Williams Lake First Nation IR 1 was received with a motion to issue a letter of support carried.
Board Reports and Correspondence Six items were received to the Board Consent calendar. See the meeting agenda for a complete list (Items 13.1.1 to 13.1.6). Bylaws for Consideration of Three Readings and Adoption Cariboo Regional District Deka Lake Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5283, 2020 was given three readings. Cariboo Regional District Forest Grove Legion Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 5281, 2020 and Quesnel-Hixon Subdivision Erosion Protection Works Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 5282, 2020 were given three readings and adopted. Emerald/Crown Royal Island Parking Service Establishment Bylaw No. 5239, 2019 was defeated.
Bouchie Lake Fire Protection Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5279, 2020 was adopted. Directors’ Requests, Reports, and Appointments A request from Director Forseth to investigate the feasibility of the North, Central Cariboo/Chilcotin and South Cariboo Economic Development Services merging into one CRD function, was received, and a motion asking for a staff report on same was carried. A request from Director Forseth to ask the Honourable Mike Farnworth, BC’s Minister of Public Safety/Solicitor-General for a formal review of RCMP officer strength for Areas D, E, F, and K was also received and endorsed.
Upcoming Meetings: CCRHD & CRD Meetings: Friday, September 11, 2020 See the full CCHRD and CRD agenda at cariboord.ca/agendasminutes.
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Replaces: May 24, 2016, January 30, 2018, November 20, 2018, January 8, 2019, May 14, 2019, February 4, 2020
Acting Mayor
The Acting Mayor will stand in for the Mayor and represent the City when the Mayor is not available to meet delegations, attend community functions, and/or chair Council and Committee meetings. The Acting Mayor will also become the delegated authority for the City when the Mayor is not available to fulfill the Mayor’s formal duties under the Community Charter.
Specific responsibilities of the Acting Mayor include:
1. During times of emergency or disaster, and should the Mayor be unavailable, the Acting Mayor must be available at a moment’s notice to take direction from the Emergency Operation Centre Director, to declare a “State of Local Emergency” that enables both the City and Province of British Columbia to exercise emergency powers listed in the Emergency Program Act.
2. Acting as Co-Chair of the North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee (“NCJPC”). This responsibility requires attendance at agenda preparation meetings for all NCJPC meetings.
3. Providing vacation relief for the Mayor and coverage for in-City responsibilities (Cheque/EFT signing, Chairing meetings, etc.) when the Mayor is on vacation, or travelling on City business.
4. When the Acting Mayor is scheduled to formally speak on behalf of the City, the general content of that speech must be approved by the Mayor and/or City Manager in advance.
Standing Committees
1. Standing Committees are a derivative of Council therefore Council has the final decision making authority regarding any Standing Committee recommendations presented to Council.
2. Standing Committees are the working committees of Council and must adhere to the Council Procedures Bylaw.
3. The Mayor makes two-year appointments to Standing Committees and they are comprised of both Council members and senior staff.
4. Terms of Reference are reviewed annually by each Committee and approved by Council.
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5. While these Committees may use consensus decision-making as a general practice, any recommendations made to Council must be by way of a voted motion.
Standing Committee Chairs
Standing Committee Chairs are the lead member of Council for their appointed Standing Committee. As lead, the Chair must ensure the Committee meets on a regular basis, has an approved Terms of Reference and work plan, and fulfills the responsibilities assigned to it by Mayor and Council.
Standing Committee Chairs will work with assigned City staff to develop an Agenda for each meeting, ensure reports and background materials are provided to Committee members in a timely manner and provide a summary report of the Standing Committee’s work to Council at the next Regular Council meeting after each Standing Committee meeting.
Select Committees
1. Select Committees are a derivative of Council therefore Council has the final decision making authority regarding any Select Committee recommendations presented to Council.
2. These are committees of Council that are chaired by a Council member and comprised of community members appointed by Council.
3. Council appointments to these Committees are made by the Mayor in consultation with Council members, are reviewed annually, and are approved by Council resolution.
4. These Committees must align with Council’s current strategic plan and strategic initiatives.
5. Terms of Reference and budgets will be reviewed annually by each Committee and approved by Council.
6. While these Committees may use consensus decision-making as a general practice, any recommendations made to Council must be by way of a voted motion.
Select Committee Chairs
Select Committee Chairs are the lead member of Council for their appointed Select Committee. Select Committee Chairs will work with the Mayor and City staff to develop a Terms of Reference and work plan for their Select Committee, prepare Agendas for and convene the Committee, and provide a verbal summary report to Council at the first regular Council meeting after the Committee meets.
External Committees
1. These are Committees Council has a representative on that have a mandate approved by a body other than Council or in partnership with Council.
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2. Council appointments to these Committees are made by the Mayor in consultation with Council, are reviewed annually and with reference to Council’s strategic plan and initiatives, and are approved by Council.
3. Council members appointed to these Committees must attend Committee meetings and provide Council with timely reports on the Committee’s activities.
Council Liaison Appointments
1. The Mayor may appoint Council members to act as a liaison between Council and established community groups that Council has a contractual or financial relationship with.
2. Council liaison appointments are made by the Mayor in consultation with Council, are reviewed annually and with reference to Council’s strategic plan and initiatives, and are approved by Council.
3. Groups may request the appointed member of Council to attend their meetings as the group’s agenda demands.
4. Council members appointed as Liaisons to community groups and organizations will make themselves available to these groups to address questions or concerns as they arise.
Reference Groups
1. Council may establish, either formally or informally, reference groups to assist Council with strategic initiatives.
2. In general, Council will attempt to use existing groups to fulfill this function, but it may establish a new group when necessary.
3. Council may provide staff resources to any reference group. 4. The need for and establishment of reference groups will be reviewed annually as part
of Council’s strategic planning.
Council Initiatives
1. The Mayor may appoint Council members to lead specific initiatives; these appointments will be reviewed annually and with reference to Council’s strategic plan.
Please see attached Schedule “A” for a listing of all current Council Committees and Appointments.
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Schedule “A”
COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS - IWC-17
Standing Committees: Executive (ECOM) Financial Sustainability and Audit (FSAC) Policy and Bylaws (PABCOM)
Public Safety & Policing (PSP) Select Committees:
Tourism and Marketing
West Quesnel Land Stability Housing
Airport Advisory External Committees*
Northern Development Initiative Trust DIT’s - Regional Advisory Committee Air Quality Roundtable
Healthy Communities Community Connections
*External Committees are not Council Committees, but rather Council appoints a Council Member to attend External Committees. Liaison Appointments:
Business Improvement Associations
Chamber of Commerce North Cariboo Seniors’ Council
Reference Groups:
None at present
Housing Initiatives
Volunteer Recognition Citizen of the Year Heritage and Museum Stakeholder Meeting Accessibility and Inclusion Stakeholder Meeting
Revised: February 4, 2020
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COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS
Standing Committees: Executive
o Chair – Councillor Viko Mayor Simpson (Councillor Elliott as Alternate)o Staff Lead: City Manager Johnson
Financial Sustainability and Audito Chair – Councillor Elliotto Councillor Gouleto Mayor Simpsono Staff Lead: Director Bolton
Policy and Bylawo Chair - Councillor Rungeo Councillor Roodenburgo Mayor Simpsono Staff Lead: Directors Bolton and Turner
Public Safety & Policingo Chair – Mayor Simpsono Councillor Roodenburgo Councillor Viko Staff Lead: City Manager Johnson
Select Committees: Airport Advisory
o Mayor Simpson
External Committees*
Northern Development Initiative Trust - Regional Advisory Committeeo Mayor Simpson
Air Quality Roundtable (?) Healthy Communities
o Councillor Roodenburg Community Connect
o Councillor Roodenburg
*External Committees are not Council Committees, but rather Council appoints a Council Member toattend External Committees.
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Liaison Appointments: Business Improvement Associations
o Councillor Runge Chamber of Commerce
o Mayor Simpson North Cariboo Seniors’ Council
o Councillor Vik
Reference Groups:
Housingo Councillor Elliott
Initiatives Volunteer Recognition
o Councillor Roodenburg Heritage and Museum Stakeholder Meeting
o Mayor Simpson Accessibility and Inclusion Stakeholder Meeting
o Councillor Runge
Revised: ________________________
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People can now viewthe preliminary design forthe proposed Quesnel North-South
Interconnector that will increase safety and reduce traf?c congestion in the region.
The Ministry ofTransportation and infrastructure has completed the preliminary design.
The ministry invites people to go online for more information and to see a 3D animation
showing the route.
For many years, people who live and work in Quesnel have been asking for a solution to
traffic issues, especially commercial trucks travelling into the downtown core and creating
traf?c snarls.
The North-South lnterconnector was recommended as a long-term future priority in the
2018 Quesnel Transportation Study. Following three open houses with members ofthe
community. the interconnector was the preferred option with more than 80% support.
The proposed route would remove heavy-truck traffic from Highway 97 in the downtown
core by allowing commercial trucks to bypass it. The projected route also includes two
new structures to replace the Quesnel River Bridge and the Quesnel Rail Crossing Bridge.
The design also features a new 3.7-kilometre section ofHighway 97 from North Star Road
to River Park Road.
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Report Date: August 31, 2020 Meeting Date: September 15, 2020 Application No.: DP2020-31
To: City Manager
From: Director of Development Services
Subject: Development Permit for new large-vehicle wash building
Purpose
To review traffic, access, signage, site design and overall form and character for a new vehicle wash building at 252, 272 Juniper Road (Motherlode).
Summary
This Development Permit (DP) is to review the proposal to construct a new 552 m2 (5940 ft2) vehicle wash building intended for the use by larger vehicles.
The proposed development requires a variance to allow for three (3) principal buildings on the subject property.
This proposal is also to be reviewed in terms of access, traffic, signage, and servicing.
This proposal is to be reviewed under the assumption that the intersection of HWY 97 and Juniper Rd is decommissioned.
Staff is recommending approving the Development Permit and variance subject to conditions.
THAT Council APPROVE DP2020-31 for the construction of a 552 m2 (5940 ft2), two-storey large-vehicle wash building on PARCEL 1 DISTRICT LOT 3948 CARIBOO DISTRICT PLAN BCP29566 as proposed on the attached plans; AND THAT Council approves varying Section 4.2 of the City of Quesnel Zoning Bylaw No. 1880, 2019 to permit three (3) principal buildings to be located on the subject property; SUBJECT TO:
The applicant submitting civil engineering plans that are deemed acceptable by the Chief Building Official, Director of Capital Works, Cariboo Regional District, and the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development;
The HWY 97 and Juniper Rd intersection being decommissioned prior to the proposed vehicle wash operating for business;
Paving the property as described in the attached Site Plan within two (2) years of Development Permit approval;
The traffic changes outlined in the attached Site Plan are to be completed prior to occupancy of the building.
Statutory Requirements
Local Government Act
Section 488 – Development Permits
Section 490 – Development Permits General Authority
(1) Subject to this section, a local government may, by resolution, issue a development permit that does one or more of the following:
a. Varies or supplements a land use regulation bylaw…
Council Policy
Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1879, 2019 Sign Regulation Bylaw No. 1852, 2018
Development Application Procedures Bylaw 1531, 2002
Zoning Bylaw No. 1880, 2019
Background
Proposal
The applicant is proposing to construct a new 552 m2 (5940 ft2) vehicle wash building.
The proposed building would include 3 large-vehicle wash bays, one standard sized touchless wash tunnel, and associated storage and office space.
The proposed building would be two storeys with the second storey to be used for storage; however, the applicant noted that this storage space may be converted to office space in the future. This conversion would require a separate Building Permit for change of occupancy and other regulations such as parking would have to be reviewed at that time.
The types of vehicles that are to utilize the large-vehicle bays include recreation vehicles (RVs) and trucks, but do not include semi-trucks.
If constructed, this would be the third principal building to be sited on this lot. A variance is being requested to permit this as two other buildings are currently existing in addition to multiple accessory structures.
Review of this project was conducted under the assumption that the HWY 97/Juniper Rd intersection is decommissioned as the Ministry of Transportation has confirmed, see attached correspondence. The Ministry of Transportation has advised staff that this will be completed this year.
A Development Permit is required to assess the proposed development with respect to property form and character.
Site Characteristics
Location 252, 272 Juniper Rd
Site Area 11,389 m2 (approx. 2.81 acres)
Current Use Carwash and oil lube
Zoning C-4 (Highway Commercial)
Official Community Plan Land Use Designation Southern Gateway Commercial
Servicing City Water CRD Sewer (Redbluff Sewer System)
North Variety of Highway Commercial uses (motel, retail, restaurant)
East Single Detached Residential
South Vacant land, Dragon Creek
West Juniper Rd, HWY 97
Zoning Bylaw Analysis
The property is zoned C-4 (Highway Commercial) which is intended for vehicle oriented commercial uses, which the proposed development is.
The proposed building is acceptable in terms of setbacks, height, lot coverage, number of accessory buildings, density, and use.
Principal Building Variance
Zoning Bylaw 1880 states under Section 4.2 that only one principal building is to be permitted per lot.
The applicant is requesting a variance to permit three (3) principal buildings to be located on the same lot.
Originally, the Motherlode Lube building (252 Juniper Rd) was considered accessory to the Motherlode Wash building (272 Juniper Rd).
The site now has a number of existing accessory buildings: two kiosks as described on the attached Site Plan. The maximum number of accessory buildings permitted on this lot is 2.
The Motherlode Lube building and the proposed vehicle wash building are difficult to assess as accessory, therefore City staff have determined that the cleanest way to review and assess these buildings is to consider them principal buildings, which then requires a variance.
Development Permit Area Guidelines
Buildings and Structures: o The proposed building meets most guidelines including being consistent with adjacent
developments, incorporating a variety of rooflines, façade materials and façade relief. o “Box-like” appearance is avoided through the items mentioned above as well as through
landscaping along the southern frontage.
Access, Circulation and Parking: o Parking lots and areas of vehicular movement are to be hard-surfaced and gravel parking
lots are not acceptable. The applicant is intending to hard-surface these areas within 2 years of permit approval. During the intermediate time, the area will be surfaced with crushed rock.
o The development was reviewed to confirm that the site provides safe and efficient vehicle entrances, exits, and circulation. See the Vehicle Access and Circulation section of this report.
o See the Parking section of this report below.
Screening, Landscaping and Exterior Lighting: o Metal screening is present along the lot line adjacent to the residential property. The
screening height is 3 m tall behind the existing Motherlode Wash building and 2 m tall for the remaining distance near where the proposed building is to be sited.
o Proposed landscaping is acceptable and meets the guidelines for creating a vibrant appearance over several seasons. Proposed new landscaping is to be located on the southern building frontage.
o Garbage/recycling bins are currently located along the northern property line behind the Motherlode Lube building, which mostly screens the bins from the street. Although, the bins will not be screened from those who utilize the proposed vehicle wash building.
Public Realm and Relationship to the Street: o There are no sidewalks on Juniper Rd and patrons of the proposed business will travel by
vehicle rather than walk. o The proposed building’s visibility from the street will not be as prevalent as the two
existing buildings on the lot, as it will be sited towards the rear of the property. The streetscape area is already developed.
South Quesnel Area Specific Guidelines: o The proposed building façade that will be partly viewable from the highway is acceptable
in form and character.
Vehicle Access and Circulation
Access and site circulation have caused issues with the development in the past, as there currently exists an intersection for Juniper Rd/HWY 97 directly in-front of the property. The development is currently accessed by 4 separate entrances/exits, some of which are wider than the standard size, and 3 of which are located directly across from the highway intersection.
In February, 2020, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure confirmed that the Juniper Rd/HWY 97 intersection will be decommissioned in the near future, but did not specify a date. This is a part of a larger highway improvement project in South Quesnel.
The proposed changes to site accesses include removing one access, making the northernmost and southernmost accesses entrance only, and having the central access as exit only.
The access changes lead to a more comprehensive internal traffic flow which directs traffic from the north and south sides to the central exit – an improvement from the multiple entrances/exits which made it difficult to determine which direction traffic should move.
See the attached Site Plan for location of proposed accesses and internal traffic flow.
Parking
The parking shown in the attached Site Plan is acceptable for the property’s intended use which is vehicle oriented.
Parking was calculated by implementing the gas bar requirements for the Motherlode Lube building and Motherlode Carwash buildings as well as the general commercial calculation for office space. The total number of stalls required by this calculation is 10.
18 parking stalls are proposed including 4 accessible stalls.
Proposed parking is located to the rear of the three buildings which is acceptable.
Parking stall dimensions are acceptable for all standard and accessible stalls.
Accessible stalls are to be indicated by signage so that they can still be identified in snowy conditions.
Servicing and Site Drainage
Currently, the site is drained one of two ways: o Surface water is captured and directed by a culvert on the eastern edge of the property
and is drained south down the bank into Dragon Creek; o Surface water is captured and directed to a recharge chamber located on the south side
of the property where excess water is drained south into Dragon Creek.
This Development Permit is subject to the applicant retaining a professional engineer to review the existing servicing/drainage infrastructure as well as design a system to accommodate the entire proposed development.
The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRORD) requires a Works within and about a Stream Permit to be applied for through the Province as the initial development was not reviewed for storm water runoff into Dragon Creek.
See the Cariboo Regional District referral comment below regarding connection to the Red Bluff Sewer System.
The proposed vehicle wash is to have two wall signs installed onto the western frontage as shown on the attached Elevation Plans.
Proposed signage meets Sign Bylaw regulations.
The maximum signage area for the proposed building is 15 m2 and the actual size is 4.71 m2.
Miscellaneous
Snow storage for property is to be located on-site and an area should be designated.
A new civic address will need to be assigned by City staff for the proposed building at Building Permit stage.
Written Submissions from the Public
Variance notices were mailed August 24, 2020 to residents, occupants and owners within 30 meters of the subject property. A total of 15 individuals were notified.
No submissions have been received as of the writing of this report.
Referrals
Public Works:
Concern that there is no designated snow storage area. Snow should be stored on-site.
Fire Department:
The fire department has no issues with this development as there is a private fire hydrant directly in front of this location and more than adequate access for emergency vehicles.
BCHydro:
BC Hydro has no objection to the proposed development. However, BC Hydro holds a right of way registered against title to the Property with PID: 027-037-444. Please be guided by the terms of such right of way agreement. Further, depending on the development plans for the property BC Hydro may require a statutory right of way in order to provide service.
Telus:
No issues.
Shaw Cable:
No issues.
FortisBC:
No response received as of report date.
Cariboo Regional District:
The CRD’s interests lie within the Red Bluff Sewer System and the changes to the sewer system for this project. Approval Recommended Subject to Conditions listed Below: 1. Design and Specification be completed by Professional Engineering Firm licensed to do business within the province of British Columbia.
a. That the design and specifications be conducive with the Red Bluff Sewer System and similar sewer systems in the area and in accordance to all pertinent codes and standards.
b. Extraneous flows are not permitted to enter the system, such as groundwater, rainwater or any other extraneous source.
2. Application to the CRD to connect to the existing Red Bluff Sewer Mains must be completed. a. Notice of connection to our Main Sewer must be given 2 weeks prior to the work being conducted in the field. This notice will include specifications and drawings on how the connection is to be made. 3. The CRD shall have the right to review the design and specifications at various milestones during design and a review of the final design prior to the construction contract being awarded. 4. The CRD shall have the right to inspect any / all works pertaining to the sewer system during construction and we reserve the right to stop construction of the sewer system if it is not in accordance with the CRD Environmental Services Dept. standards.
a. The CRD shall be provided with all necessary documents, plans and drawings needed to complete our review of the sewer system connection prior to and during construction.
b. The CRD shall be provided with Record drawings and photos taken of the sewer system alterations at the end of construction.
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development:
Aquatic Ecosystems staff have reviewed the information referred to us by the City of Quesnel for new proposed large vehicle wash bays to be located at 272, 252 Juniper Rd, Motherlode Carwash. Although not noted in the application, Dragon Creek flows along the south side of this property, and it appears stormwater discharges from the site are possibly being directed to Dragon Creek. The application states that the proposed wash bays will alleviate the problem of ‘road grime’ washed from large industrial vehicles (semi-trucks, forestry, mining and recreational vehicles are all cited) being washed into storm drains or the local environment, as it can instead be captured and disposed of properly and the water recycled. However, this claim is not explicitly supported by the information provided. We note that the Drainage/Landscape Plan shows drainage arrows surrounding the proposed new wash bays sloping away from the proposed building directing drainage to storm manholes. Given this, we have concerns that surplus waste material, including hydrocarbons, sediment and pollutants that are washed or escape from industrial vehicles utilizing the site, will not all be captured and properly disposed of, but rather will be directed to storm drains and the receiving environment. We also have no record of any storm sewer outfalls being permitted on this property which require Notification under the Water Sustainability Act (previously under the Water Act) and must be designed by an engineering professional. We are requesting additional information be provided for our review with details of: • how all wastes are/will be captured and disposed of properly from the site,
• how water is/will be recycled and
• the engineered design for appropriate collection, treatment and discharge of stormwater from the site; to include identification of receiving bodies and location of all points of discharge to the environment
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Report Date: September 10, 2020 Meeting Date: September 15, 2020
To: City Manager
From: Director of Development Services
Subject: UNBC Design Studio Course
Purpose
Inform Council of a new opportunity to provide an educational platform for the School of Environmental Planning to engage in a mock design and planning project in Quesnel.
Summary
UNBC’s School of Environmental Planning has requested permission to utilize a site in Quesnel for a Design/Planning Course.
Cariboo Field was identified as an excellent choice due to its size and surrounding context.
Due to Covid19 the students will be challenged with identifying consultation activities that are respective of distancing.
The class will be clear with the community and any stakeholders they are consulting with that this is an educational project for the school.
Recommendation
THAT Council supports staff working with UNBC to provide this educational opportunity for the School of Environmental Planning’s program in a very limited capacity;
AND THAT Council endorses the City communicating to the public the City is supporting this UNBC learning opportunity.
Financial Implications
None
Background
As has occurred in past City Staff is requesting permission to work with students of the School of Environmental Planning on a Design and Planning Course. This year’s project was to select a site that is under-utilized, requires neighbourhood planning and is an opportunity for visioning for redevelopment. Cariboo Field was selected by the class as a site that provides a great opportunity for the students due to size and context.
It is important to recognize and temper expectations for this project as a learning opportunity for students of the School. Associate Professor Mark Grouxl will also ensure students are aware of the need to be respectful of individual’s time and does not anticipate a need to take more of staff time then is identified below.
Staff have identified the following limited requirements of the City:
1. Provide communications supporting this educational opportunity for the university. 2. Provision of GIS data for mapping. 3. Identify community stakeholders for class to speak with (including all Council members and
and a few staff members). The class is aware that this is a mock project and they must
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identify that with representatives they speak with and be respectful of time requested of staff. They will be requested to submit one request for additional information that staff will provide a response on.
4. Identification of a couple Council members who can represent Council on two presentation opportunities.
The Course will have the following elements:
Sept. 23 Design Engagement – An opportunity to connect students to a City representative
for a brainstorm about engagement goals and methods (~60 minutes) -Director of Development Services -Communications Clerk
Saturday Oct. 10
Site Analysis – ENPL 415 class visits Quesnel to complete a site analysis, hopefully with an opportunity for a short presentation or walking tour with a City representative. -Director of Development Services – volunteer time as part of professional accreditation requirements.
Nov. 4th 8:30 – 11:30 am
Concept Design Presentation – Student group presents concept ideas to small panel (usually 3-5) of City representatives (staff and/or councillors) to get constructive feedback (~60 minutes) -2 Councillors -Director of Development Services -Manager of Economic Development and Tourism -Director of Capital Works and Infrastructure
Dec. 7th TBD
Final Design Presentation – Student group presents final design (~60 minutes) -2 Councillors -Director of Development Services -Communications Clerk
Attachments
N/A
Options
1. Support the UNBC project. 2. Deny staff working on this project.
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Report Date: September 8, 2020 Meeting Date: September 15, 2020
To: City Manager
From: Director of Capital Works & Infrastructure
Subject: Water/Sewer Control System and Communications Upgrades
Purpose
To receive Council approval for construction and commissioning of Scada Control System and Communication Upgrades.
Summary
The Scada system remotely monitors and controls the water and sewer systems. Operators are notified immediately through the Scada system should an alarm condition arise and respond accordingly. System upgrades are required and are identified in the Five Year Capital Plan. With the relocation of Public Works to the new site on Sword Rd. cost savings will be achieved by installing the upgraded programming/hardware and equipment relocation while the facility is still under construction.
Recommendation
THAT Council approve $187,000 for SCADA System Upgrades with funding coming from water and sewer reserves.
Background
Technological change and aging equipment is required which includes programming upgrades and hardware replacement of the SCADA System components. Water wells, pumping stations, reservoirs as well as sanitary sewer lift stations and the Central Sewage pre-treatment plant are all monitored remotely by this system.
Upgrading this system in a coordinated manner with the Public Works facility construction is the opportunity to utilize the new SCADA communications tower for other IT functions such as internet and telephone. This will result in an initial one time connection fee savings of $24,000 and an ongoing monthly operational savings of $800 per month for internet service.
Concurrence
Utilities Superintendent
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