Dawson Creek public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council with COW
City Council is reviewing proposed budget changes for flood mitigation and outdoor rinks, as well as a zoning amendment for farmers markets. The body is also considering a $5,000 sponsorship for the Agro Connect Conference and Market.
- Proposed $5,000 Core Sponsorship for Agro Connect Conference and Market
- Zoning Amendment (22-04) Bylaw No. 4541, 2022 regarding Farmer's Markets
- Proposal to move $500,000 Flood Mitigation allocation to a Ladder Truck Reserve
- Proposal to replace covered outdoor rink budget with an outdoor mister spray rink
- Request for $3,519.92 for engineering of new builds on Exhibition Grounds
Special Council Meeting
City Council is meeting for a special session. The primary purpose is a closed-door verbal update from Mayor Dober regarding the Chief Administrative Officer position.
- Verbal update from Mayor Dober regarding the Chief Administrative Officer position
Regular Council
City Council is discussing the 2023 Draft 1 Budget update and a renewal proposal for animal control and kenneling services from the BC SPCA. The meeting includes delegations regarding escalating crime and job creation grants.
- BC SPCA renewal proposal for animal control and kenneling services
- 2023 Draft 1 Budget Update
- 2023 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw
- Application to vary Sewer Rates & Regulations Bylaw No. 4088 for 805-102 Ave (Post & Row Local Taphouse)
- South Peace Mackenzie Trust invitation for job creation grants up to $250,000
Regular Council with COW
City Council is meeting to discuss the 2023 draft budget and a request for reconsideration of utility costs for locum accommodation at 1608 - 106 Avenue. The meeting includes a delegation from 'Citizens take Action' regarding urban and rural crime and reports from various city department managers.
- 2023 DRAFT 1 Budget Report
- Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4539, 2022
- Request For Quotations 2022-31 for Washed Rock Supply & Delivery
- Utility cost reconsideration for 1608 - 106 Avenue
- Public delegation from Citizens take Action regarding local crime
Inaugural Meeting of City Council
City Council is meeting to conduct a swearing-in ceremony and appoint members to various local and regional boards. The body is also discussing the hiring process for a Chief Administrative Officer and a concert proposal for the Ovintiv Events Centre.
- Appointments to the Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library Board
- Appointments to the Peace River Regional District boards and committees
- Appointments to the Northeast Regional Advisory Committee
- Establishment of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
- Appointment of voting delegates for the Municipal Insurance Association of BC
Special Council Meeting
Council is reviewing a request from the South Peace Health Services Society to operate a residential property as accommodation for visiting locums and agency nurses. The Society proposes to handle renovations, snow removal, and lawn maintenance. Council must decide who will be responsible for utility costs, insurance, and property taxes.
- Proposed lease of City property at 1608 106th Avenue to South Peace Health Services Society
- 2021 annual utility costs for the property were $1,486.15
- 2022 property taxes for the property were $3,838.03
- Vacant property insurance cost of $1,161.00 for a three-month period
- Prohibition of the use of the property's outdoor kitchen due to creek bank sloughing
Regular Council with COW
City Council is meeting to discuss a five-year financial plan amendment and a permissive tax exemption bylaw. The agenda includes presentations from the YMCA of Northern BC regarding child care capital funding and the BC Rural Health Network regarding membership.
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4538, 2022
- Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4539, 2022 (Five Year Financial Plan)
- YMCA of Northern BC presentation on New Spaces Funding Grant for child care
- BC Rural Health Network request for City membership
- Report on 2022 Tax Sale results from September 26, 2022
Special Council Meeting
The City Council is convening a special meeting to adopt previous minutes and enter a closed session. The closed session will address intergovernmental negotiations and labour or employee relations.
- Adoption of Regular Council minutes from October 3, 2022
- Closed session item: intergovernmental negotiations (Section 90(2)(b))
- Closed session item: labour or other employee relations (Section 90(1)(c))
Regular Council
City Council is reviewing recommendations from the Environmental Design Solutions Group regarding a 10-year framework for parks, recreation, and culture. The body is also considering a permissive tax exemption bylaw and a revised 2023 meeting schedule.
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4538, 2022 (first three readings)
- Culture, Parks and Recreation Master Plan findings and recommendations
- Revised 2023 Council Meeting Schedule (Report No. 22-105)
- Proclamation of October 2022 as Foster Family Month
- Proposed annual replacement program for two playgrounds per year over ten years
Special Council Meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting to move into a closed session. The purpose of the closed session is to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.
- Closed session regarding Section 90(1)(g) litigation or potential litigation
Regular Council
City Council is meeting to discuss a proposed safe injection site and hear from residents regarding a request for a First Responders Day. The body will also review 2023 budget assumptions and a long-term debt issue.
- Proposed safe injection site at 836 103 Avenue
- Development Variance Permit (22-07) for 1929 - 109th Avenue
- Spring 2023 Long Term Debt Issue
- 2023 Budget Assumptions
- Request for crosswalk light on 17th Street before 89th Avenue
Special Council Meeting
Council is reviewing a request from the owners of 9412 8th Street for a 30-day extension to a remedial action deadline. Staff have recommended the total demolition of the home and carport, citing a significant risk to public health and safety following a July 2022 fire.
- Request to extend remedial action deadline from September 16, 2022, to October 17, 2022
- Staff recommendation to require removal of the dwelling, carport, and foundation within 7 days
- Structural review by Tryon Professional Group declaring the building non-repairable
- Proposed recovery of municipal demolition costs through property taxes if the owner fails to comply
Regular Council
City Council is meeting to discuss financial reports, including a budget variance report and a permissive tax exemption policy update. The body will also consider a development variance for a driveway width and remedial action for a property on 8th Street.
- Development Variance Permit (22-06) for driveway width at 921 - 89 Avenue
- Remedial action report for 9412 8th Street
- Actual to Budget Variance Report for period ending June 30, 2022
- Permissive Tax Exemption Policy Update
- Request for letter of support for Fall Fair liquor licenses
Public Consultation
City Council is holding a public consultation session regarding a proposed Official Community Plan amendment for the Woodlands development. The proposal seeks to redesignate 8.96 hectares of Development Reserve land for mixed-use residential and park space. A separate public hearing for the associated Zoning Amendment Bylaw has been postponed pending a Traffic Impact Study and MOTI approval.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4536, 2022 to redesignate 8.96 ha (22.14 acres) of land
- Proposed land use: 1.04 ha Low Density, 2.00 ha Medium Density, 4.34 ha High Density Residential, and 1.58 ha Parks/Trails
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4537, 2022 proposing building height limits of 16m or 3 storeys
- Proposed addition of Commercial Daycare and Community Care Facility as Principal Uses
- Proposed addition of Secondary Suites and Detached Suites as Accessory Uses
Public Hearing
City Council is holding a public hearing to consider Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4536, 2022. The proposal seeks to redesignate 8.96 hectares of Development Reserve for a mixed-use development called Woodlands. A related zoning amendment has been postponed pending a Traffic Impact Study and MOTI approval.
- Proposed redesignation of 8.96 ha (22.14 acres) to low, medium, and high density residential and parks
- Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4537 to allow buildings up to 16m or 3 storeys
- Proposed addition of Commercial Daycare and Community Care Facility as Principal Uses
- Proposed allowance of secondary suites in townhouses and triplexes
- Application fee of $2,080.80 received for the combined OCP/Zoning amendment
Regular Council
City Council is reviewing development variance permits and reports on community facilities. The meeting includes delegations regarding pipeline work, health services, and the Ovintiv Events Centre annual report.
- OCP Amendment (22-02) Bylaw No. 4536, 2022 (Woodlands Neighbourhood Concept Plan)
- Zoning Amendment (22-02) Woodlands Bylaw No. 4537, 2022
- Development Variance Permit (22-04) for 11401 - 8th Street future hospital site
- Development Variance Permit (22-05) for 421 - 95th Avenue accessory structures
- TC Energy updates on Groundbirch Mainline (Sunrise and Saturn Sections) project
Annual Regular Council with Committee of the Whole
City Council is meeting to discuss the 2021 Annual Report and various bylaws, including land acquisition and zoning amendments for the Woodlands neighbourhood. The body will also review funding for arena sport flooring and a tangible capital asset policy.
- Land Acquisition (1608 - 106 Avenue) Bylaw No. 4531
- Zoning Amendment (22-02) Woodlands Bylaw No. 4537
- OCP Amendment (22-02) Bylaw No. 4536 for Woodlands Neighbourhood Concept Plan
- Fees & Charges Amendment (Airport Hangar Leases) Bylaw No. 4534
- Development Variance Permit (22-03) for 10213 18th Street
Regular Council
City Council is reviewing several bylaws regarding elections, public notices, and mobile food vendor fees. The meeting includes requests for funding for asphalt patching and disc golf course revitalization, as well as a presentation on the Culture, Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
- Land Acquisition (1608 - 106th Avenue) Bylaw No. 4531
- City of Dawson Creek Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw (Mobile Food Vendors) No. 4524
- Request for additional funding for asphalt patching (Report No. 22-064)
- Disc golf course revitalization proposal with estimated costs of $16,300 for Phase 1
- Request to upgrade Lakota Agriplex for an Intercollegiate Rodeo in October 2022
Regular Council with COW
The City Council is reviewing several development variance permits and bylaws, including mobile food vendor fees and land acquisition at 1608 - 106th Avenue. The body is also discussing a $1,500 budget request for a community event to welcome new physicians.
- Proposed $1,500 from Economic Development for a new physician meet and greet
- Land Acquisition Bylaw No. 4531, 2022 for 1608 - 106th Avenue
- Mobile Food Vendors - Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 4524, 2022
- Request to waive $4,000 rental fee for Dawson Creek Secondary School graduation
- Development Variance Permits for 1136 - 96A Avenue and 10424/10428 - 17 Street
Regular Council
Dawson Creek Council is meeting to consider several items, including the 2021 audited financial statements, a tax rate bylaw, and a bylaw notice enforcement amendment. They will also hear requests for support for the annual triathlon and a downtown street closure for the Fall Fair. The agenda includes several proclamations and routine adoption of minutes.
- Review of 2021 Audited Financial Statements by city auditors
- Tax Rate Bylaw No. 4525, 2022 for adoption
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 4530, 2022 for first three readings
- Request for support for 2022 Dawson Creek Triathlon (July 17)
- Request for closure of 10th St from Alaska Highway to 104th St for 100th Fall Fair
Public Consultation Session
The City Council is considering amendments to change the property at 821 - 119th Avenue from Highway Commercial to Low Density Residential. This action aims to make the existing single detached dwelling a legally conforming use under the new zoning.
- Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4522, 2022
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4519, 2022 (821 - 119th Avenue)
- Re-designation from Highway Commercial to Low Density Residential
- Rezoning from C-3 Highway Commercial Zone to RS-2 Residential-Single Detached and Duplex Zone
Regular Council with COW
The City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and regulatory items including a capital road works tender and the BC Transit annual operating agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on various community proclamations and correspondence regarding local services.
- Capital Road Works Program Invitation to Tender 2022-15 for Camarlo, 89th Avenue and 20A Street
- BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement 2022/2023
- RFQ 2022-17 Memorial Arena HVAC Construction
- Official Community Plan Amendment (22-01) Bylaw No. 4522 regarding 821 - 119th Avenue
- Zoning Amendment (22-01) Bylaw No. 4519 regarding 821 - 119th Avenue
Public Hearing
Dawson Creek City Council is holding a public hearing to consider two bylaws that would rezone the property at 821-119th Avenue from Highway Commercial to Low Density Residential (OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4522) and from C-3 Highway Commercial Zone to RS-2 Residential-Single Detached and Duplex Zone (Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4519). The change would make the existing single detached dwelling legally conforming, addressing challenges for potential buyers due to the current commercial zoning. The hearing is part of the process before Council considers third reading and adoption.
- OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4522, 2022: re-designate 821-119th Avenue from Highway Commercial to Low Density Residential
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4519, 2022: rezone 821-119th Avenue from C-3 Highway Commercial to RS-2 Residential-Single Detached and Duplex
- Property is legally non-conforming; change would make the single detached dwelling conforming
- BC Transit opposed the change, citing reduced density may affect transit ridership
- Application fee of $2,080.80 received
Regular Meeting of City Council
The City Council will consider a water conservation amendment bylaw and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes reports on capital road works on 94th Avenue and the city's 2021 draft financial statements.
- Capital Road Works Project RFT 2022-14: 94th Avenue, 13th Street to 17th Street
- Water Conservation Measures Amendment Bylaw No. 4518, 2022
- OCP Amendment (22-01) Bylaw No. 4522, 2022
- Zoning Amendment (22-01) Bylaw (821-119 Avenue) No. 4519, 2022
Regular Council with COW
The City Council is reviewing several legislative items including a five-year financial plan and water conservation amendments. The agenda also includes discussions on a land exchange involving the Nawican Friendship Centre and various reports from committees.
- 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4520
- Water Conservation Measures Amendment Bylaw No. 4518, 2022
- Nawican Friendship Centre Land Exchange
- RFP 2022-07: 2022 Capital Works on 96th Ave (13th Street to 17th Street)
- Chamber of Commerce delegation regarding business community updates
Regular Meeting of City Council
City Council is reviewing the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and amendments to water conservation and bylaw notice enforcement. The meeting includes updates on the Coastal Gaslink Project and the 102nd Avenue Crossing Replacement Project.
- 2022-2026 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4520, 2022
- Water Conservation Measures Amendment Bylaw No. 4518, 2022
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 4517, 2022
- Proposed increase of annual grant to South Peace Motorsports Association from $2,000 to $5,000
- RFQ 2022-06 for 2022 Capital Works PVC Pipe - Municipal Utility Materials
Special Council Meeting
The City Council is meeting to discuss the National Flag of Ukraine. The session includes a closed portion to discuss labour or employee relations.
- Discussion of National Flag of Ukraine
- Closed session regarding labour or employee relations
Regular Council with COW
City Council is meeting to discuss infrastructure projects, including water treatment plant upgrades and the 102nd Avenue Crossing replacement. The body will also hear delegations regarding a cell tower lease agreement and access to city facilities.
- Request for Quotations 2021-40 for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades - Clarifier Inlet
- 102nd Avenue Crossing Replacement Project update
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 4517, 2022
- City Land Sale List report
- South Peace Motorsports Association request to reconsider a lease agreement regarding $11,000 in revenue
Public Consultation Session
The City of Dawson Creek is presenting its 2022 draft budget, which includes a proposed 4.5% mill rate increase. The session covers strategic priorities such as asset management and the Peace River Agreement, alongside resident correspondence regarding childcare, transit, and municipal wages.
- Proposed 4.5% increase to the mill rate
- $9,095,470 allocation for paving projects
- Request from South Peace Building Learning Together (BLT) Society for financial assistance for a Child Care Action Plan
- Correspondence regarding a $32,000 CAO wage increase and $8,000 vehicle allowance
- Correspondence regarding the BC Transit budget
Regular Council
City Council will review the 2022 Financial Plan Draft Report and consider the adoption of Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4516. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Heritage Week and discussions on regional health and grant support.
- Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4516, 2022
- Report No. 22-008: 2022 Financial Plan Draft Report
- Proclamation of February 21-27, 2022 as Heritage Week
- Letter of support for Kiwanis Arts Centre Society and South Peace Mile 0 Park Society NDIT grant applications
- Correspondence regarding the Dawson Creek & District Hospital Replacement Project - Intensive Care Unit
Regular Council with COW
The City Council is reviewing the 2022 Financial Plan Draft and approving 2022 Capital Work Projects. Discussions include a proposed amendment to non-domestic water rates and the pre-purchase of materials for infrastructure projects.
- 2022 Financial Plan Draft Report
- 2022 Capital Work Projects Approval
- Fees & Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4516, 2022 (Non-Domestic Water Rates)
- Request for extension of $4.50 per cubic meter water rate reduction for non-domestic metered water
Regular Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss a land sale bylaw regarding Huber encroachments at Chamberlain Park and a report on pre-purchasing PVC pipes for 2022 capital works. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Crime Stoppers Month.
- Land Sale Bylaw (Chamberlain Park Encroachments-Huber) No. 4514, 2021
- Report No. 22-002: 2022 Capital Works PVC Pipe Pre-Purchase
- Crime Stoppers Month Proclamation
- Correspondence regarding Dawson Creek water costs from Curtis York Trucking
- Economic Development Model report from Peace River Regional District