Lillooet public meetings in 2021

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on awarding the 2021 Paving Program to Dawson Construction Limited for $372,101.70, plus additional funding of up to $178,893.61 from the road reserve fund. They will also consider issuing a development permit and variance for a mixed-use building at 1091 Main Street, and hold first readings for rezoning applications for a seniors' care facility at 211 Hill Crest Road and a carriage home in the RR-1 zone. Several routine items include adopting minutes, the 2022 meeting schedule, and bylaw amendments for fees and financial plan.

• Award 2021 Paving Program to Dawson Construction Limited for $372,101.70 including GST, plus up to $178,893.61 additional from road reserve fund
• Issue Development Permit DP21-005 and Variance DVP21-006 for mixed-use building at 1091 Main Street, reducing parking and setbacks
• First reading of rezoning for seniors' care facility at 211 Hill Crest Road (Z21-004) and schedule public hearing
• First reading of rezoning to allow carriage home in RR-1 zone on private water/septic (Z21-005)
• Adopt Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 2021-025 and introduce Cemetery Fees Amendment Bylaw 2021-029

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive the final report of the Lillooet Airport Grant Funding Analysis and Prioritization Study, which examines growth opportunities and three key capital projects: runway extension, airfield lighting, and a District-owned hangar. The study was funded from the federal Gas Tax Fund after a grant application was unsuccessful. The committee will also adopt minutes from previous meetings.

• Receive Grant Funding Analysis and Prioritization Study for Lillooet Airport (Nov 16, 2021)
• Study covers runway 14-32 extension, airfield lighting, and District-owned aircraft hangar
• Adoption of January 18, 2021 and November 1, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes

Committee of the Whole Meeting

This Committee of the Whole meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a recommendation to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(f) of the Community Charter, citing potential harm to a law enforcement investigation. The agenda includes call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment, with no other business items listed.

• Closed session recommended under Community Charter Section 90(1)(f) for law enforcement matters

Regular Council Meeting

Council will vote on two development items: a mixed-use building at 622 Main Street requiring a development permit and several zoning variances, and a proposed telecommunications tower at 103 Main Street where staff recommend concurrence. Council will also consider three community grants (Skate Lillooet, Better Living Centre, Lillooet Learning Communities), adopt a bylaw to amend the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, and consider adoption of the Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw. The meeting also includes routine adoption of previous minutes and a report from the Mayor.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will hear presentations from BC Hydro on the Seton Unit Replacement project and from ISL Engineering on a Subdivision & Development Servicing Bylaw. They will also review and update the 2021-2022 Municipal Objectives and consider forwarding a proposed 2022 schedule of council meetings to the December 7 Regular Council meeting. The proposed schedule reduces meetings to one regular council meeting per month at 5:00 PM, with adjustments around holidays.

• BC Hydro presentation on Bridge River capital projects, focusing on Seton Unit Replacement
• ISL Engineering presentation on Subdivision & Development Servicing Bylaw
• Proposed 2022 schedule: one regular council meeting per month at 5:00 PM, with holiday-adjusted dates
• Workshop to review and update Municipal Objectives for 2022

Lillooet Community Fund

The Lillooet Community Fund committee will review and make recommendations to Council on three grant applications: Skate Lillooet ($1,000 for a skate bank), Better Living Centre ($1,000 for a food pantry project), and Lillooet Learning Communities Society ($500 for an Indigenous court name and logo project). The committee will also receive the account balance of $3,893.12 and a final report from the Lillooet District Historical Society. The agenda includes routine items like approval of the agenda and minutes.

• Skate Lillooet requests $1,000 for 'Establishment of a Skate Bank'
• Better Living Centre requests $1,000 for 'Food Pantry Project'
• Lillooet Learning Communities Society requests $500 for 'Indigenous Court Name and Logo Project'
• Account balance reported at $3,893.12 as of September 7, 2021
• Final report received from Lillooet District Historical Society for Spring 2021 grant

Regular Council Meeting

The Lillooet Council is deciding on several items, including introducing a permissive tax exemption bylaw for the 2022 tax year, releasing $12,500 from the Water Capital Reserve to replace the Pall computer system at the water treatment plant, and supporting a FireSmart funding application. They will also consider adopting a fees and charges amendment bylaw and introducing an inter-community business licence bylaw. A notice of motion from Councillor Howe asks the province to end the Proof of Vaccination order.

• Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2020-026 for 2022 tax year
• Release of $12,500 from Water Capital Reserve for Pall computer system replacement
• Support for UBCM 2022 FireSmart Community Funding & Supports application
• Adoption of Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 2021-003, Amending Bylaw No. 2021-022
• Introduction of Thompson Nicola Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw No. 2021-024

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing applications for permissive tax exemptions for the 2022 tax year and will recommend Bylaw No. 2021-026 to the Regular Council meeting. The bylaw would grant 100% property tax exemptions for two years to most applicant organizations, with a one-year exemption for the Legion properties due to uncertain future ownership. Staff also propose sending letters to applicants about future self-sufficiency expectations and to the Catholic Church about potential redevelopment of underutilized land.

• Bylaw No. 2021-026: 100% tax exemptions for 2022-2023 for most properties
• Legion properties (745, 737 Main St): 100% exemption for 2022 only
• Catholic Church (1116 Main St): 100% exemption for 2022-2023, with planned gradual reduction starting 2024
• Curling Club (178 Mountainview Rd): 100% exemption for 2022-2023, review in 2023
• Exemptions cover 20+ properties including churches, service clubs, and non-profits

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Lillooet Council is meeting to consider several items, including introducing the 2040 Official Community Plan Bylaw, approving a $25,000 garbage truck repair, and adopting policy amendments. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving correspondence.

• Introduction and first reading of 2040 Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2020-040, with public hearing to be scheduled
• $25,000 from Vehicles and Equipment Reserve for engine repairs on District garbage truck (unit #205)
• Authorization of Non-Farm Use application for BC Fire Base at 285 Jones Road to proceed to Agricultural Land Commission
• Adoption of amended Permissive Tax Exemption Policy CO.05(C)
• Rescinding and re-reading of Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 2021-003, Amending Bylaw No. 2 (Bylaw No. 2021-022)

Regular Council Meeting

The Lillooet Council is meeting to decide on several items, including adopting a policy for parks and recreation, applying for a federal grant for Downton Park, approving funds for water filter repairs, and introducing a rezoning for multi-family housing. They will also consider two development variance permits and adopt a bylaw to allow mobile food trucks in the C-1 zone.

• Application to Canada Community Revitalization Fund for Downton Park revitalization, with $28,500 from Gas Tax Fund Reserve
• Adoption of Zoning Bylaw amendment to permit mobile food trucks in C-1 zone, with Site 4 moved to 632 Main Street
• Rezoning of 293 Park Drive from R1 to RM for multi-family housing, first reading
• Development variance permit for 290 Manson Road to increase accessory building height from 4.0m to 6.8m
• Development variance permit for 272 Main Street to reduce front setback and waive sidewalk requirements for rescue society lot

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to review the Official Community Plan (OCP) Phase 3 engagement summary report, which includes public feedback from surveys, pop-ups, and stakeholder workshops. The committee will also consider adopting minutes from previous meetings. The OCP update is in its final phase, with a public hearing expected later.

• Review of OCP Phase 3 engagement report (July 19, 2021) with survey results and recommendations
• Adoption of minutes from June 21, March 15, and March 11, 2021 Committee of the Whole meetings
• Public engagement included 16 survey respondents, 110 pop-up participants, and 13 stakeholder workshop attendees
• Feedback themes: support for compact downtown, concerns about seniors' access, mobile home parks, and swimming pool commitment

Regular Council Meeting

The Lillooet Council is meeting to decide on several items, including approving expenditures related to the Lytton fire and the local Emergency Operations Centre, appointing an auditor, and reallocating budget for the Official Community Plan. They will also consider a zoning amendment to allow mobile food trucks in the C-1 zone and a development variance permit for a property on Moha Road. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving correspondence.

• Approve expenditures for Lytton fire and Lillooet Emergency Operations Centre, with financial plan bylaw amendment
• Appoint Beswick Hildebrandt Lund CPA as municipal auditor for 2021-2025
• Reallocate $5,000 from Subdivision & Development Servicing Bylaw to Official Community Plan budget
• Approve Development Variance Permit DVP21-001 for 1160 Moha Road to create an additional lot
• Third reading of Zoning Bylaw amendment to permit mobile food trucks in C-1 zone

Public Hearing

The District of Lillooet is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2021-021, which would permit mobile food trucks as a allowed use in the Core Commercial (C-1) Zone. The hearing also includes discussion of a proposed Mobile Vending/Food Truck Policy that would regulate food truck operations on municipal property. Council will receive public input before deciding whether to proceed with the bylaw.

• Zoning Bylaw 2018, No. 454, Amending Bylaw No. 2021-021 to add 'Mobile Food Truck' as a permitted use in the C-1 Zone
• Proposed Mobile Vending/Food Truck Policy PD.03(C) with annual site fee of at least $250
• Five proposed food truck sites: adjacent to community centre, museum, Municipal Hall, Farmers Market, and newspaper office
• Staff report recommends rescinding previous resolution and postponing food truck decision until Zoning Bylaw review or Downtown Plan process
• Public hearing advertised in Bridge River Lillooet News on June 30 and July 7, 2021

Special Council Meeting

The District of Lillooet council is holding a special meeting to consider declaring Stage 2 water conservation measures due to extreme heat and high water demand, and to approve a $541,868.23 payment to CIMCO Refrigeration for the REC Centre refrigeration plant. The meeting also includes a verbal report on an open burning ban and public input periods.

• Stage 2 water conservation measures: watering restrictions for even/odd addresses, hand watering only, fines up to $150
• Payment of $541,868.23 to CIMCO Refrigeration for progress invoice #3
• Open burning ban verbal report by Fire Chief
• Public input limited to 5 speakers, 2 minutes each

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider awarding a contract to ISL Engineering and Land Services for the Subdivision & Development Servicing Bylaw review and rewrite, and will vote on adopting several bylaws including a new Building Bylaw and amendments to fees, bylaw enforcement, and council procedure. A development permit for façade improvements at 633 Main Street is also up for decision. The meeting includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving correspondence.

• Award contract to ISL Engineering and Land Services for Subdivision & Development Servicing Bylaw rewrite
• Issue Development Permit DP21-001 for façade improvements at 633 Main Street
• Adopt Building Bylaw No. 2021-006 and Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 2021-003, Amending Bylaw No. 1, Bylaw 2021-019
• Adopt Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2021-002 Amendment Bylaw 2021-020
• Adopt Council Procedure Bylaw 2017, No. 450 Amendment Bylaw 2021-018

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will receive the draft District of Lillooet Child Care Plan, which identifies a severe shortage of infant and after-school care, and consider directing staff to incorporate its strategies into municipal objectives. The committee will also discuss appointments to boards, changes to the 2021 council meeting schedule, and arrangements for the Freeman Award ceremony.

• Receive draft Child Care Plan (June 15, 2021) for information
• Direct staff to incorporate Child Care Plan strategies into 2021-2022 Municipal Objectives
• Appoint Council representatives to committees and boards
• Amend 2021 Regular Council Meeting schedule (options: 1 or 2 meetings per month on Tuesdays at 5 PM)
• Arrange Freeman Award 2020 ceremony

Regular Council Meeting

Council will discuss a response to the May 27th confirmation of 215 children's remains at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, aiming to establish a 'Call to Action' resolution. They will also consider several staff recommendations, including adopting a permissive tax exemption policy, approving the 2020 Annual Report, and introducing multiple bylaws. The agenda includes routine items like minutes adoption and correspondence.

• Discussion on response to Kamloops Indian Residential School remains finding
• Contract Westrek Geotechnical Services for pool leak study at REC Centre
• Adopt Permissive Tax Exemption Policy CO.05(C)
• Approve 2020 Annual Municipal Report
• Introduce Zoning Bylaw amendment to permit mobile food trucks

Regular Council Meeting

The Lillooet Council is meeting to hear a delegation from the Squamish Food Policy Council introducing a draft Good Food Program, and to decide on several staff recommendations including approving the 2020 financial report, adopting a graffiti art policy, releasing $40,000 for wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and delegating authority to allow temporary outdoor business extensions due to COVID-19. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and correspondence, and a notice of motion to change the council meeting start time.

• Delegation from Squamish Food Policy Council to introduce draft Good Food Program
• Approval of 2020 Statement of Financial Information for submission to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
• Adoption of Public Graffiti Art Management Policy RC.03(C)
• Release of $40,000 from Sewer Capital Reserve for wastewater treatment plant CPU upgrades by Com Com Services Ltd.
• Resolution to delegate authority to CAO to approve temporary outdoor business extensions until October 31, 2021

Lillooet Community Fund

The Lillooet Community Fund Committee will review and make recommendations to Council on three grant applications, each requesting $1,000, from local organizations. The committee will also elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, review updated grant guidelines, and receive the fund's account balance of $2,528.76 as of April 20, 2021.

• Application LCF21-001: Lillooet District Historical Society requests $1,000 for lighting/shelving for collection management and display.
• Application LCF21-002: Lillooet Board and BMX Association requests $1,000 for boards, helmets, pads, and plaques for rental equipment and skate park aesthetics.
• Application LCF21-003: Lillooet Agriculture and Food Society requests $1,000 for architectural drawings and plans for a community HUB kitchen renovation.
• Account balance of $2,528.76 as of April 20, 2021 to be received.
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the committee.

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved several items including a sidewalk patio pilot project, a downtown parking policy change, the 2020 financial statements, and a $8,403.60 surplus allocation to SWIMS. They also endorsed a liquor license application for a proposed brewery at 104 Main Street, supported by 25 resident responses with no opposition. A motion to support laid-off hotel and tourism workers was defeated.

• Sidewalk patio pilot project for Abundance Artisan Bakery with $100 license fee
• Downtown Commercial Parking Policy: no additional parking required for change of use without floor area increase in C-1 zone
• 2020 financial statements accepted
• $8,403.60 allocated from appropriated surplus to SWIMS for pool opening
• Endorsed liquor license for brewery at 104 Main Street

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Lillooet Council is meeting to consider adopting the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw, several other bylaws (Fees & Charges, Cayoosh Creek Campground Regulations, Housekeeping Amendment, Bylaw Notice Enforcement), and to decide on grant applications for a homeless shelter, FireSmart funding, and an airport study. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption, correspondence, and reports.

• Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2021-016 (2021-2025)
• Adoption of Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 2021-003, Cayoosh Creek Campground Regulations Bylaw No. 2021-004, and 2021 Housekeeping Amendment Bylaw No. 1 Bylaw No. 2021-005
• Adoption of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2021-002
• Application to UBCM Strengthening Communities' Services Program for 'Community Cares Homeless Shelter' project
• Application to UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program for 2021 FireSmart Economic Recovery Fund (Stream 3) with Squamish-Lillooet Regional District

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive council direction on proposed projects and service level increases for the 2021 budget. The meeting will also move into closed session to discuss the Exempt Staff Salary Review under labour relations provisions, then adjourn.

• 2021 budget: council direction on proposed projects and service level increases
• Closed session under Community Charter s.90(1)(c) for Exempt Staff Salary Review

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Lillooet Council will meet to adopt minutes, receive correspondence, and consider several staff recommendations. Key items include appointing a community fund member, supporting an emergency preparedness grant application, and introducing and adopting amendments to water and sewer utility rate bylaws. Council will also give readings to new fees and charges, campground regulations, and housekeeping bylaws.

• Adoption of March 1, 2021 Council minutes
• Appointment of Betty Weaver to Lillooet Community Fund
• Support for UBCM emergency preparedness funding application
• Adoption of utility rate bylaw amendments (2021-013, 2021-014, 2021-015)
• Readings for Fees & Charges Bylaw 2021-003, Campground Bylaw 2021-004, Housekeeping Bylaw 2021-005

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to hear a delegation from Cathy Peters of the Be Amazing Campaign about ending sexual exploitation, and to consider directing staff to research options for improving animal care and control, including potential partnerships with neighbouring communities and the regional district. The committee will also discuss SILGA resolutions.

• Delegation from Cathy Peters, Be Amazing Campaign, on ending sexual exploitation
• Staff report on animal care and animal control, including potential partnerships with neighbouring communities and Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
• Discussion of SILGA resolutions

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will consider 2021 project planning and service level increase requests for the 2021-2025 Financial Plan. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from January 18 and February 16, 2021, and standard procedural items.

• 2021 Project Planning and Service Level Increase Requests for the 2021-2025 Financial Plan
• Adoption of January 18, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
• Adoption of February 16, 2021 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

Regular Council Meeting

The District of Lillooet Council will consider adopting several bylaws that set water, sewer, and garbage rates and parcel taxes, and will vote on supporting grant applications for the Lillooet Community Hub project. The agenda also includes a motion to support no-cost prescription contraception in BC, and routine items like minutes and correspondence.

• Adoption of Water Connection and Regulations Bylaw amendments 2021-007 and 2021-008, Sewer Connection Bylaw amendment 2021-009, and Garbage Collection Bylaw amendment 2021-010
• Adoption of Water Service Parcel Tax Bylaw 2021-011 and Sewer Service Parcel Tax Bylaw 2021-012
• Support resolutions for Lillooet Agriculture and Food Society grant applications to Northern Development Initiative Trust and Co-Op Community Spaces for the Lillooet Community Hub
• Introduction and readings of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2021-002
• Motion to support universal no-cost access to prescription contraception under BC's Medical Services Plan

Regular Council Meeting

Lillooet Council is meeting to adopt the 2021 Financial Plan Bylaw and several utility rate and parcel tax bylaws, which set water, sewer, and garbage rates for residents. They will also hear updates from Tourism Lillooet on a fee-for-service agreement and consider endorsing resolutions for the SILGA convention, including a request for a vacant land property tax.

• Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2021-001
• First three readings of utility rate amendment bylaws (Water, Sewer, Garbage)
• First three readings of Water and Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaws (2021-011, 2021-012)
• Endorsement of 5 resolutions for SILGA, including vacant land property tax and housing for essential personnel
• Appointment of Kimberly Gee as Deputy Corporate Officer

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a Squamish-Lillooet Regional District bylaw that would increase the maximum annual tax requisition for the Lillooet & Area Refuse Disposal service from $80,000 to $100,000, a 25% rise. Council is also considering endorsing five resolutions for the SILGA 2021 convention, including vacant land property tax and housing-related requests, and receiving a verbal update on the Housing Needs Assessment contract.

• SLRD Bylaw 1703-2021: increase maximum requisition for Lillooet Landfill from $80,000 to $100,000
• Resolution: request Province to allow municipal vacant land property tax
• Resolution: request two-year reprieve on disposal fees for dilapidated Z240 mobile homes
• Resolution: request Province to fund company housing for essential service personnel (RCMP, medical staff)
• Resolution: request Province to fund Regional Districts for maintenance of community halls and recreation centres

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting new municipal objectives, including a revised vision statement, and discuss several funding and support requests, such as a $200,000 fundraising campaign for the REC Centre pool and a $15,000 early budget approval for a housing needs assessment. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes adoption and correspondence.

• Adoption of 2021-2022 Municipal Objectives, including new vision and goals
• Support for SWIMS $200,000 fundraising campaign to open REC Centre pool in September 2021
• Early budget approval of $15,000 for Housing Needs Assessment
• Support for Lillooet Tribal Council's grant application for St'át'imc Cultural Centre capital investment analysis
• Support for TELUS Universal Broadband Fund application

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to discuss the draft operating budget for 2021, which includes a 1.1% increase in municipal property tax revenue and utility user fees. The committee will also consider a staff recommendation to forward the draft budget to Council for approval. The meeting is closed to the public due to technical limitations, but a recording will be made available within three days.

• 1.1% increase in municipal property tax revenue, adding $23,513 over 2020
• 1.1% increase in utility user fees, adding approximately $23,892
• Use of $208,000 from COVID relief funding to address revenue shortfalls
• No one-time projects or service level changes included in the proposed plan
• Budgeted surplus of $161,879 for 2021

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt its agenda and then move into a closed session to workshop Council strategic priorities, citing Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (e), (g), and (k). No public business or decisions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), (e), (g), and (k) to workshop Council strategic priorities

Regular Council Meeting

This is a regular council meeting with mostly routine items. Council will consider approving the 2021 acting mayor designations, adding the Approving Officer to the liability insurance policy, and receiving correspondence and the work-in-progress report. The meeting is held virtually due to technical limitations, with public input accepted via email or letter.

• 2021 Acting Mayor Designations schedule approval
• Add Ian McIntosh, Approving Officer, to MIABC liability insurance for consulting term Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2021
• Correspondence includes items on BC Hydro streetlighting rates, UBCM convention, and COVID-19 updates
• Public input limited to written statements due to virtual meeting technical limitations

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is meeting virtually to receive two staff reports. The first is the Key Issues and Emerging Directions Report for the Lillooet Official Community Plan (OCP) update, which summarizes public engagement and proposes draft goals. The second is a request from the Society for Wellness, Instruction and Mobility through Swimming (SWIMS) for a 10-month pool opening, which will be forwarded to the Regular Council meeting for budget consideration. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the November 9, 2020 meeting.

• Receive Key Issues and Emerging Directions Report for the Lillooet OCP Update
• Forward SWIMS proposal for 10-month pool opening to Regular Council for 2021 budget consideration
• Adopt minutes from the November 9, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Meeting to be held virtually under Ministerial Order M192; recording to be made public within three days