Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regional District Board Meeting
The Board will consider resolutions of support for a sewage treatment plant and a contract oversight coordinator in Thornhill. The meeting also includes updates on the Su-Gigyet art installation at the Highway 16/37 roundabout.
- Resolution of Support: Contract Oversight Coordinator for Thornhill
- Resolution of Support: Sewage Treatment Plant in Thornhill
- Update: Su-Gigyet Art Installation at Highway 16 and 37 roundabout
- Bylaw No. 784, 2023: Thornhill Zoning Amendment adoption
- Request for Letter of Support: Seabridge Gold Inc. KSM Mine Project Environmental Assessment Extension
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure presented an update on winter maintenance for highways in the Bulkley Stikine and Skeena districts. The committee also received a report regarding updated cost estimates for Fire Hall #2 and #4 construction.
- MoTI 2023/2024 Winter Maintenance presentation covering Hwy 16, 37, and 37A
- Report on Engineering Design and Construction Services for Fire Hall #2 and #4
- Revised cost estimate of $1.2M for Fire Hall construction due to geotechnical hazards and inflation
- Staff recommendation to proceed with Fire Hall #4 due to funding constraints
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission is reviewing a grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for a marketing campaign. The proposal seeks up to $20,000 to support regional efforts to attract new residents and workers.
- Grant application for Workforce and Resident Attraction Campaign of up to $20,000
- Regional District contribution of maximum $3,333.35 toward the project
- Update on ongoing economic development projects including grant writing workshops and signage projects
- Review of November 17, 2023, meeting minutes
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is reviewing a Notice of Work amendment to extend rock quarry operations at the Copper River Pit for an additional five years. The application includes expanding the pit area by 6.8 hectares and maintaining a mining rate of 49,000 tonnes per year.
- Notice of Work amendment for Terus Construction Ltd. (Copper River Pit)
- Proposed 5-year extension for rock quarry operations
- Expansion of mining area by 6.8 hectares
- Land Use Applications Status Report Update
Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission
WSP consultants will present updates to the Thornhill Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw. These updates aim to modernize the 1983 bylaws to align with the 2020 Official Community Plan.
- Presentation on Thornhill Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Updates by WSP
- Review of Thornhill Zoning Bylaw drafts dated October 31 and November 30, 2023
- Review of revised Thornhill Zoning Map 2023
- Report regarding the 2024 Draft Meeting Schedule
North West Regional Hospital District Board
The Board is reviewing the 2024 Provisional Budget and several Capital Expenditure Bylaws. The agenda also includes presentations from the Nisga'a Valley Health Authority regarding equipment funding and their 2024 Capital Plan.
- Review of 2024 Provisional Budget
- Bylaws No. 173 through No. 178 (Capital Expenditure)
- Bylaw No. 179 (2024 Provisional Budget)
- Nisga'a Valley Health Authority funding request for equipment
- Nisga'a Valley Health Authority 2024 Capital Plan
Statutory Meeting
The meeting will focus on statutory procedures including calling order, introducing new directors, and appointing oaths of office. No substantive decisions are planned.
- Mayor Sean Bujtas and Councillor James Cordeiro appointed as Directors with voting strengths of 3 and 4 respectively
- Councillors Gordon and Zimmerman appointed as alternates to the Regional District board
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will discuss and vote on an application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) for a $20,000 grant to support business façade improvements.
- Application to NDIT for up to $20,000 grant for Business Façade Improvement program
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is reviewing several land use applications, including a temporary use permit for a sawmill in Thornhill and a development variance for a residence at Lakelse Lake. The committee will also consider a Crown Land application for the Bulkley Backcountry Ski Society.
- Temporary Use Permit No. 016 for a sawmill operation by Lake Drive Lumber in Thornhill
- Development Variance Permit No. 232 for a new dwelling and accessory unit at 4201 Highway 37 South, Lakelse Lake
- Zoning Amendment Application No. 146 for 2390 Hemlock Street, Thornhill
- Crown Land Application – Licence of Occupation for Bulkley Backcountry Ski Society at Ashman Ridge
- Land Use Applications Status Report Update
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a draft five-year capital plan that includes nearly $13 million in projects. The board is also tasked with deciding how to allocate the remaining $1,046,700 from the Growing Communities Fund.
- Thornhill Water Production Well #4 construction estimated at $1.1 million
- Allocation of Growing Communities Fund for Meziadin Fence Upgrades ($750,000)
- Allocation of Growing Communities Fund for Thornhill School Reservoir Repair ($250,000)
- Skeena Fire Protection Hall #4 construction estimated at upwards of $1.2 million
- RDKS share of Terrace Library and Recreation capital projects totaling $491,700
Regional District Board Meeting
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board will meet to discuss the 2024-2028 Draft Capital Plan and Growing Communities Fund allocation. The agenda includes updates on the Hazelton Waste Management Facility, the Ken Trombley Ice Arena demolition, and various land use applications.
- Review of 2024-2028 Draft Capital Plan and Growing Communities Fund Allocation
- Zoning Amendment Application No. 146 for 2390 Hemlock Street, Thornhill
- Development Variance Permit No. 232 at 4201 Highway 3 South, Lakelse Lake
- Temporary Use Permit No. 016 for Lake Drive Lumber, Thornhill
- Update on Hazelton Waste Management Facility design and operations plan
Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee
The Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee (PMAC) is meeting to conduct an orientation on the Solid Waste Management Plan and the Solid Waste Department. The committee will also hold elections for a Chair and Vice-Chair.
- Election of Committee Chair
- Election of Committee Vice-Chair
- Orientation of the Solid Waste Management Plan and Solid Waste Department
- Review of the Solid Waste Management Plan meeting schedule plan
Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission
The Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing an application for a Temporary Use Permit at Lake Drive Lumber. The proposal involves using 1.4 hectares of an 8-hectare lot to operate a portable sawmill, including machinery buildings and office trailers.
- Temporary Use Permit No. 016 for a sawmill and associated uses on part of District Lot 373
- Proposed use of one post and beam building (18.3m x 26m) and an 'Arctic Shelter' for machinery
- Plan to use two water tanks (600-gallon and 3,000-gallon) for fire suppression and potable water
- Application includes the use of portable toilets with off-site disposal
Upper Skeena Recreation Centre Advisory Committee
The committee is reviewing upcoming 2024 schedules, newsletter items, and program updates. Discussions include progress on art installations, totem pole positioning, and potential beer gardens for Wolverine games.
- Review of 2024 meeting dates: Feb 7, May 1, Aug 7, and Nov 6
- Discussion of beer gardens during Wolverine games
- Art Committee update on round clan carvings and signage quotes
- Report on totem pole transportation and positioning options
- Update on Recreation Excellence dance program and December 9 recital
Regional District Board Meeting
The Regional District Board will discuss several reports including an engineering assessment for the New Remo Dike and multiple fire department grant applications. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis retail licensing amendments and community fee reversals.
- Engineering Assessment of New Remo Dike contract award to Tetra Tech Canada Inc
- Amendment to Cannabis Retail Licence Application No. 01 at A-3992 Old Lakelse Lake Drive
- Thornhill Fire Department grant applications for UBCM and Northern Healthy Communities Fund
- Bylaw No. 787, 2023 regarding Southwest Lakeview Grant-in-aid Service Area establishment
- Request from Skeena Valley Seniors Society to reverse Thornhill Community Centre fees
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission is reviewing updates on several ongoing projects. This includes a new initiative to create a digital directory of locally owned businesses across the regional district.
- $10,000 grant approved from Northern Development Initiative Trust for a business directory
- Grant-funded directory will feature businesses in Upper Skeena and Stewart-Cassiar regions
- Grant writing workshop tentatively scheduled for January 17, 2024
- Planning of a Hazeltons holiday gathering for the business community
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is considering a three-year Temporary Use Permit for 4480 Queensway Drive. The proposal by Kitselas Community Land GP LTD includes two modular student housing buildings and a kitchen/community hall as part of the Kulspai Education Village project.
- Temporary Use Permit No. 015, 2023 for student housing at 4480 Queensway Drive
- Crown Land Application for Crown Grant in Dease Lake (Electoral Area F)
- Amendment to Cannabis Retail Licence Application No. 01 at 3992 Old Lakelse Lake Drive
- Land Use Applications Status Report Update
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Committee of the Whole will hear a project update from Seabridge Gold regarding KSM construction activities and a request for a letter of support. Additionally, BC Transit will present updates on Highway 16 services, the Kitimat Transit Future Service Plan, and the Terrace handyDART survey.
- KSM Project update including early-stage construction and request for letter of support
- Highway 16 Service Review presentation
- Kitimat Transit Future Service Plan presentation
- Terrace handyDART survey report and expansion update
- BC Transit UMO fare policy change approval request
Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission
The Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a Temporary Use Permit application for the Kulspai Education Village. The proposal includes two modular student housing buildings and a community kitchen/hall on a 2.85 hectare lot.
- Temporary Use Permit No. 015, 2023 for Kitselas Community Land GP LTD at 4480 Queensway Drive
- Proposed 4,680 square foot student housing structures for up to 30 students
- Proposed 3,600 square foot kitchen and community hall structure
- Thornhill Sewer Master Plan presentation by Tetratech
- Review of previous rezoning application No. 146, 2023 for 2390 Hemlock Street
Regional District Board Meeting
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board will meet to discuss the Kitimat Airshed Network Review findings and review the proposed 2024 budget schedule. The agenda also includes several bylaw adoptions regarding board conduct, oaths of office, and financial plan amendments.
- Presentation by Kitimat Airshed Group Society on Network Review Project findings
- Review of Proposed 2024 Budget Schedule
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 782, 2023 (Board Code of Conduct)
- Adoption of Bylaw No. 783, 2023 (Oath of Office for Board Members)
- First and second readings of Bylaw No. 784, 2023 (Thornhill Zoning Amendment)
Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance
The Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance Committee will meet to approve the agenda and adopt minutes from the February 28, 2023, meeting. The agenda also includes a resolution to move into a closed session to discuss confidential negotiations involving government bodies or third parties.
- Adoption of February 28, 2023, meeting minutes
- Resolution to enter closed session regarding confidential negotiations
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is reviewing a cannabis retail licence application for a new store in Thornhill. The agenda also includes several land use applications, including zoning amendments and Crown Land licences of occupation.
- Cannabis Retail Licence Application No. 01 at 3992 Old Lakelse Lake Drive, Thornhill
- Zoning Amendment Application No. 146 for 2390 Hemlock Street, Thornhill
- Crown Land Application - Licence of Occupation for a Communication Site, Meziadin Junction Ltd. Partnership
- Crown Land Application – Licence of Occupation, Recreational, Mount Remo Backertound Society
- Land Use Applications Status Report Update
Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission
The Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a request to rezone 2390 Hemlock Street from Neighbourhood Commercial (C2) to Two Family Residential (R2). The application seeks to permanently legalize the existing duplex and mobile home on the property.
- Rezoning Application No. 146: 2390 Hemlock Street, from C2 to R2
- Cannabis Retail Licence Application No. 01: A-3992 Old Lakelse Lake Drive
- Development Variance Permit No. 230: 3973 Mountainview Ave
North West Regional Hospital District Board
The Board will review several capital expenditure bylaws, including Bylaws No. 170, 171, and 172. The meeting also includes updates on the Mills Memorial Hospital replacement and reports on the Prince Rupert Emergency Department renovation.
- Bylaw No. 170, 2023 (NWRHD Capital Expenditure) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings and adoption
- Bylaw No. 171, 2023 (NWRHD Capital Expenditure) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings and adoption
- Bylaw No. 172, 2023 (NWRHD Capital Expenditure) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd readings and adoption
- Mills Memorial Hospital Replacement Update from Northern Health
- Report on Prince Rupert Emergency Department Renovation