Lillooet public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting
The Council is deciding on a $125,000 grant application for downtown infrastructure planning and amendments to the 2022 Financial Plan. The meeting includes discussions on zoning for an auto repair business and a development variance for a subdivision.
- Zoning amendment for auto repair business at 175 T&T Road
- Development Variance Permit DVP22-008 for 180 Hollywood Crescent
- REDIP 2023 grant application for Downtown Vitalization and Infrastructure Planning ($125,000 budget; $25,000 District contribution)
- Proposed $2,500 budget for naming a Main Street crosswalk 'Jane’s Crossing'
- Amendment Bylaw No. 2022-018 for the 2022 Financial Plan
Inaugural Council Meeting
The District of Lillooet is convening its first meeting following the 2022 general local election. The body will swear in the Mayor and Councillors, appoint representatives to various boards, and authorize financial signing authorities.
- Authorization to purchase a new Water Treatment Plant compressor for $51,275 and refurbish the existing one for $5,000
- Proposed $1,000 grant for SWIMS 'Junior Lifeguard Afterschool Program'
- Proposed $461.00 grant for the Lillooet Music Society
- Appointment of council representatives to boards including the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board and Gold Country Communities Society
- Establishment of 2023 Acting Mayor designations and the 2023 Council meeting schedule
Lillooet Community Fund
The Lillooet Community Fund is meeting to review funding applications from SWIMS and the Lillooet Music Society. The body is also reviewing a final report from the Lillooet Naturalist Society and the current fund balance.
- Account balance as of August 8, 2022: $3,200.07
- Grant application from SWIMS for Junior Lifeguard Afterschool Program: $1,000.00
- Grant application from Lillooet Music Society for United in Music Concert: $461.00
- Staff recommendation for Lillooet Naturalist Society to return surplus funds of $505.00
- Review of Grant Application Guidelines and Funding Application Grading Worksheet
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Lillooet is deciding on funding for information technology upgrades and a grant application for asset management. Council is also reviewing a Memorandum of Understanding for a St’át’imc Cultural Centre and two permissive tax exemption bylaws.
- Proposed $40,000 from COVID Relief Funding for information technology system upgrades
- Proposed $15,000 contribution toward a UBCM Asset Management Planning Grant
- Authorization to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a St’át’imc Cultural Centre
- Adoption of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2022-016 for the 2023 tax year
- Proposed response opposing federal electoral boundary changes affecting Lillooet
Public Hearing
The District of Lillooet is holding a public hearing to discuss Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2022-014. This proposal would rezone the Lillooet REC Society property to allow for a motorsports facility.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2022-014 to change land use from Agricultural and Rural Resource (AGR) to Agricultural and Rural Resource (Site Specific) (AGRs)
- Proposed use of land at 70 Airport Road (District Lot 1295) for racing automobiles, motorcycles, go-karts, and other motorized vehicles
- Proposed noise restrictions for the facility: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. Saturday to 9:00 a.m. Sunday)
- Public feedback including 32 support entries
Regular Council Meeting
Council will review a Source Water Strategy Report to improve water supply reliability and hold a public hearing regarding a motorsports facility. The meeting also includes decisions on permissive tax exemptions for the 2023 tax year.
- Public hearing for Z22-003 regarding East Lillooet REC Society Motorsports Facility
- Adoption of the Source Water Strategy Report
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2022-016 for the 2023 tax year
- Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2021-026 Amendment Bylaw No. 2022-015
- RCMP update from Sergeant Scott Clay
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Lillooet Council is meeting to discuss a zoning amendment for a motorsports facility on Airport Road and the purchase of sewer and radar equipment. The body will also consider an agreement for the operation of the Lillooet boat launch and a regional economic development bylaw.
- Proposed zoning amendment for a motorsports facility or motocross track on Airport Road
- Authorization to purchase Sewer Pipe Camera Inspection Equipment for $44,320
- Authorization to purchase Ground Penetrating Radar Equipment for $25,000
- Proposed draft agreement with Lillooet & District Rod & Gun Club for boat launch maintenance
- Proposed adoption of SLRD Economic Development Service Establishing Bylaw No. 1782-2022
Public Hearing
The District of Lillooet is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2022-013. The proposal seeks to change the land use designation of 91 Brown Road to allow for a carriage house.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2022-013 to change 91 Brown Road from Agricultural and Rural Resource (AGR) to Agricultural and Rural Resource (Site Specific) (AGRs)
- Proposed allowance of a carriage house on private water and wastewater systems
- Proposed reduction of the minimum interior side setback from 13.5 metres to 9.1 metres
- Zoning amendment application fee of $1,000
Regular Council Meeting
The Council will discuss several development variance permits and a zoning amendment for a carriage house. They are also reviewing budget requests for asset retirement obligations and funding for local historical and visitor centers.
- Proposed $197,500 budget for Downtown Park Revitalization Project Option 3
- Request for $15,000 budget amendment for Asset Retirement Obligations
- Public hearing and 3rd reading for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2022-013 (91 Brown Road)
- Development Variance Permit DVP22-002 for TimberMart (137 & 141 Moran Place)
- Proposed $10,000 additional allocation for Miyazaki House Society
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Lillooet Council is reviewing several development variance permits for commercial and residential properties. The body is also deciding on community fund grants and the adoption of the 2021 Annual Municipal Report.
- Proposed $1,000 grants each for Lillooet District Historical Society, Just Do It Sports Society, and Lillooet & District Chamber of Commerce
- Development Variance Permit DVP22-002 for TimberMart at 137 & 141 Moran Place regarding parking and oil water separators
- Development Variance Permits for 342 Hollywood Crescent (DVP22-003) and 355 Reynolds Road (DVP22-004) regarding frontage and road improvements
- Development Variance Permit DVP22-007 for mixed-use development at 341 Main Street
- Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2022-013 to allow a carriage house
Lillooet Community Fund
The Lillooet Community Fund committee will review three grant applications, each requesting $1,000, and consider updates to grant guidelines. The committee will also receive the account balance of $1,407.58 and a final report from a previous grant. Staff have provided comments on each application, including a suggestion that one may not be appropriate for funding.
- Review of grant applications: Lillooet District Historical Society (digital preservation), Just Do It Sports Society (sports equipment), Lillooet & District Chamber of Commerce (training workshops)
- Account balance of $1,407.58 as of December 31, 2021
- Final report from Lillooet Learns for the Fall 2019 Banner Project grant
- Review of grant application guidelines and grading worksheet
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Lillooet Council is meeting to decide on several administrative and operational items, including adopting the 2022 tax rate bylaw, approving the 2021 financial report, awarding a campground maintenance contract, and adopting an election bylaw. They will also discuss whether to keep or remove a COVID-19 section from the boat launch policy.
- Adoption of Tax Rates and Municipal Tax Collection Bylaw No. 2022-009
- Award of Cayoosh Creek Campground Operation and Maintenance Agreement to Jillden Property Services for $43,000
- Approval of 2021 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) report
- Adoption of Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 2022-010
- Discussion on amending Boat Launch Policy RC.02(C) to remove COVID-19 requirements (Section 4.3)
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Lillooet Council is meeting to consider several routine and administrative items, including accepting the 2021 financial statements, adopting a revised boat launch policy, and introducing the 2022 tax rate and election bylaws. The agenda also includes a development variance permit for a garage height at 101 Horsebeef Terrace and a grant application for a homeless shelter project. Public input and question periods are scheduled.
- Accept 2021 financial statements showing annual surplus of $1,398,151 and accumulated surplus of $38,098,626
- Introduce Tax Rates and Municipal Tax Collection Bylaw No. 2022-009 (first, second, third reading)
- Introduce Election and Assent Voting Bylaw No. 2022-010 (first, second, third reading)
- Approve Development Variance Permit DVP22-001 to increase garage height at 101 Horsebeef Terrace from 4.8m to 6.6m
- Support application to UBCM Strengthening Communities' Services Program for 'Community Cares Homeless Shelter' project
Special Council Meeting
This is a special council meeting that is almost entirely procedural. The only substantive item is a resolution to close the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter to discuss labour relations or other employee relations. The rest of the agenda covers public input, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Closed session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c) for labour relations or other employee relations
- Public input limited to five speakers, two minutes each
- Agenda adoption and adjournment resolutions
Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider adopting the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and utility rate bylaws for water, sewer, and garbage, along with new Development Procedures and Delegation of Authority bylaws. They will also decide on an amended development variance permit for a mixed-use building at 622 Main Street and approve locations for the Lillooet Farmers' Market. A delegation from Shaw/Rogers will update on the fibre optic project.
- Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2022-004 and utility rate amendment bylaws (2022-005 to 2022-008)
- Amendment to Development Variance Permit DVP21-007 for 622 Main Street, reducing parking from 11 to 5 stalls and increasing height from 12m to 16m
- Approval of Downton Park and REC Centre parking area for Farmers' Market, with closure of Fraser View Street portion
- Adoption of Development Procedures Bylaw No. 2022-003 and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 2022-002
- Fibre optic project update from Shaw Communications and Rogers Communications
Regular Council Meeting
The District of Lillooet Council made several decisions, including issuing a wildland fire hazard development permit for a seniors care facility, endorsing a grant application for wastewater treatment plant upgrades with a $504,330 local share, and introducing multiple bylaws for first, second, and third reading. They also supported resolutions for the Lillooet Agriculture and Food Society's grant applications and appointed election officials for the 2022 local election.
- Issued Wildland Fire Hazard Development Permit DP21-003 for seniors care facility at 211 Hillcrest Rd
- Approved $504,330 from Sewer Reserve Fund for wastewater treatment plant upgrades grant application
- Introduced Financial Plan Bylaw 2022-004 and utility rate amendment bylaws (water, sewer, garbage)
- Introduced Development Procedures Bylaw 2022-003 and Delegation of Authority Bylaw 2022-002
- Supported Lillooet Agriculture and Food Society grant applications for cookbook and agricultural storage projects
Public Hearing
The District of Lillooet is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2022-001, which would rezone 103 Main Street from Industrial to Industrial Site Specific to permit an animal hospital (veterinary clinic) on the property. The bylaw also removes the oil-water separator requirement and reduces the south side setback to 3.8 metres. Council will receive public input and may close the hearing.
- Rezoning of 103 Main Street from Industrial (I) to Industrial Site Specific (Is)
- Permit animal hospital as a site-specific use
- Remove oil-water separator requirement
- Reduce south side setback to 3.8 metres
- Property size: 1.65 acres (0.67 hectares)
Special Council Meeting
At this special meeting, Council will hold a public hearing and then consider third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2022-001, which would rezone 103 Main Street from Industrial to Industrial Site Specific to allow an animal hospital. Council may adopt the bylaw, rescind second reading to make changes, or defeat it.
- Public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2022-001 (103 Main Street)
- Third reading and adoption of Bylaw 2022-001 to allow animal hospital as site-specific use in Industrial Zone
- Rezoning from Industrial (I) to Industrial Site Specific (Is) for Lot A Plan KAP10753
- Removal of oil-water separator requirement and reduced side setback to 3.8 metres
- Application fee for zoning amendment is $1,000
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to consider forwarding three proposed resolutions to the Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) for endorsement at the 2022 UBCM convention. The resolutions address criminal justice reform for repeat offenders, BC forest management and wildfire prevention, and emergency management program reform. The committee will also receive a delegation from Interior Health Authority and an update on economic development activities.
- Proposed resolution on criminal justice reform for repeat, convicted offenders
- Proposed resolution on BC forest management and wildfire prevention reform
- Proposed resolution on emergency management program reform
- Delegation from Interior Health Authority
- Update on economic development and discussion of 3% MRDT
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will review the draft 2022-2026 Financial Plan and vote on a staff recommendation to forward it to Council for adoption. The plan includes a proposed 3.5% increase in property tax revenue and a 3% increase in utility fees. The meeting also includes routine adoption of the agenda and previous minutes.
- 2022-2026 Financial Plan report received for information
- Recommendation to Council to adopt the five-year financial plan
- Proposed 3.5% increase in property tax revenue
- Proposed 3% increase in utility fees
- Adoption of December 6, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes
Regular Council Meeting
Council will hold public hearings and vote on two zoning amendments: one for a carriage home at 101 Horsebeef Terrace and another for a seniors' care facility at 211 Hill Crest Road. They will also consider a development variance permit for a proposed brewery at 104 Main Street, a liquor licence change for Reynolds Pub, and adoption of several bylaws including cemetery fees and a financial plan amendment.
- Public hearing and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2021-028 (101 Horsebeef Terrace) for a carriage home in RR-1 zone on private water and septic
- Public hearing and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2021-032 (211 Hill Crest Road) to rezone from Community to Comprehensive Development for a seniors' care facility
- Development Variance Permit DVP21-004 at 104 Main Street to reduce parking and paving requirements for a proposed brewery, including waiving EV charging station and oil-water separator requirements
- Adoption of Fees & Charges Bylaw No. 2021-033 for cemetery fees
- Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2021-016, Amendment Bylaw No. 2021-029
Public Hearing
The District of Lillooet Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on two zoning amendment bylaws. The first would allow a carriage house on a private well and septic system at 101 Horsebeef Terrace. The second would rezone land at 211 Hill Crest Road to permit a 71-unit seniors' care facility.
- Bylaw 2021-028: Rezone 101 Horsebeef Terrace from Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to RR1s to permit a carriage house on private water and septic
- Bylaw 2021-032: Rezone 211 Hill Crest Road from Community to Comprehensive Development (CD-1) for a seniors' care facility
- Proposed seniors facility includes 37 assisted living units, 20 independent units, and 15 staff units
- CD-1 zone allows up to 45 units per hectare, max height 16 metres, and requires 1 parking space per independent living unit
- Public hearing advertised in Bridge River Lillooet News on Jan 5 and Jan 12, 2022