North Coast Regional District public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board will discuss the allocation of 2022 Regional District Grant and Local Government Climate Action Program funding. The Board is also seeking to adopt a Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw and review land referrals for utilities and quarrying.
- Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 681, 2022
- Allocation of 2022 Regional District Grant and Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) Funding
- BC Hydro and Power Authority Statutory Right-of-Way application (Land Referral No. 150647915-006)
- Coastal Construction Aggregates Inc. Renewal of Tenure for Aggregate Quarry (Land Referral No. 151375936-009)
- Supplier Payments over $5,000 for November 2022
Moresby Island Advisory Planning Commission
The Moresby Island Advisory Planning Commission is considering a staff report regarding the renewal of two Land Act licenses of occupation for an aggregate quarry in Tasu Inlet. The commission will provide a recommendation to the Board of Directors on whether to support the application.
- Renewal of tenure for Coastal Construction Aggregates Inc. aggregate quarry (Land Referral No. 151375936-009)
- Proposed 10-year term for upland tenure covering approximately 89 hectares
- Discussion of 15,000 tons of existing armor stone for local projects like Lawnhill erosion mitigation
- Election of the Commission Chair and Vice Chair
Statutory Meeting
The North Coast Regional District is holding a statutory meeting to elect its leadership. The board will vote for a Chair and a Vice Chair.
- Election of the Chair
- Election of the Vice Chair
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board is meeting to discuss updates to solid waste rates and a grant application for business facade improvements. The body will also review supplier payments and the appointment process for the Electoral Area A Director.
- Island Solid Waste Rates and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 680, 2022
- Grant application of up to $20,000 for the 2023 NDIT Business Façade Improvement Program
- Additional $10,000 allocation from the Mainland Recycling Capital and Planning Reserve for roof repairs
- Review of supplier payments over $5,000 for October 2022
- Appointment nomination process for the Office of Director for Electoral Area A
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board is meeting to receive updates on the Rural Graham Island Official Community Plan and the 2022 local general election results. The body will also discuss the Heritage Conservation Act and potential funding for a community forum.
- Active Transportation Policy Update for Electoral Area D: Rural Graham Island Official Community Plan
- Proposed $5,000 application for the UBCM Regional Community to Community Forum Program with Village of Masset
- 2022 Local General Election Results
- Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project feedback
- Supplier payments over $5,000 for September 2022
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board is meeting to discuss a draft solid waste management plan and active transportation policy updates for Electoral Area D. The body is also considering funding for connectivity improvements in Oona River and civic address signage in Electoral Area D.
- Approval of draft Solid Waste Management Plan for public consultation
- Proposed $49,500 in Gas Tax Funds for CityWest connectivity improvements in Oona River
- Proposed $10,000 from Electoral Area D Emergency General Reserve for civic address signage
- Appointment of Chantal Wentland as Deputy Chief Election Officer for 2022 general local elections
- Discussion of Active Transportation updates to Electoral Area D Official Community Plan
Electoral Area Advisory Committee Meeting
The Electoral Area Advisory Committee is reviewing recommendations for infrastructure funding and land use enforcement. The body is discussing allocations for internet connectivity and civic address signs, as well as options for addressing non-compliant properties.
- Proposed $49,500 allocation to CityWest Partnership Agreement for Oona River connectivity
- Proposed $10,000 allocation from Electoral Area D Emergency General Reserve for civic address signage
- Direction for staff to develop a report on options for addressing non-compliant properties in land use
- Request for formal installation guidelines for civic address signage for October 2022 Board approval
Public and Technical Advisory Committee
The Public and Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a draft Solid Waste Management Plan provided by Sperling Hansen Associates. This plan serves as an update to the 1996 original plan to guide waste management activities and policy for the next five to ten years.
- Discussion of Draft Solid Waste Management Plan (PRJ21104-NCRD-Draft-SWMP-FULL-reduced)
- Review of August 3, 2022 meeting minutes
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board is meeting to discuss infrastructure repairs at the Mainland Recycling Depot and plan a regional housing needs workshop for February 2023. The body is also reviewing land referrals for utilities and commercial licenses.
- Proposed $17,500 for a new phone system at the Mainland Recycling Depot
- Proposed $27,500 to replace the front receiving door at the Mainland Recycling Depot
- Allocation of $32,605 from Electoral Area D Emergency Planning Reserve for civic address signage rebates
- Application to replace the Sandspit Landfill tenure under the Environmental Management Act
- Land referrals for a Gitga’at First Nation water line and Port Ed Holdings commercial license
Public and Technical Advisory Committee
The Public and Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a technical memorandum on cost recovery and a draft public consultation plan. These items are part of the development of a new Solid Waste Management Plan for the North Coast Regional District.
- Technical Memorandum No. 3 - Cost Recovery
- Draft Public Consultation Plan
- Review of May 26, 2022 meeting minutes
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board is meeting to discuss financial statements, accountability policies, and residuals management. The body is deciding on a grant application for trail development and reviewing requests for support from the Port Edward Harbour Authority.
- Proposed $341,982 grant application for Sandspit Trail Development via UBCM’s Canada Community-Building Fund
- Approval of the 2021 Statement of Financial Information
- Adoption of GOV-01 Accountability Standards for Regional District Committees and Commissions Policy
- Discussion of Technical Memorandum No. 2 regarding Residuals Management
- Request for letter of support from Port Edward Harbour Authority for relocation of dock space
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board is meeting to discuss the approval of two Rogers Communications telecommunications towers and cost-sharing agreements for the 2022 local general elections. The body will also review the 2021 audited financial statements and discuss trail development in Sandspit.
- Approval of Rogers telecommunications towers at Site ID W6178 and Site ID W6177
- Election cost sharing agreements with School Districts No. 50 and 52
- Approval of Draft 2021 NCRD Audited Financial Statements
- Strategic Priorities Fund application for Sandspit Trail Development
- Land referral responses for Protoco Resources Ltd and CB Island Fisheries
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a staff report updating the Board on the 2019-2022 Strategic Priorities. The report covers progress on six themes, including environment, First Nations relations, governance, community, economy, and NCRD Corporation. Several priorities are complete or ongoing, while others, like renewable energy and regional water supply, are not actively being worked on.
- Coastal erosion and tsunami risk mapping on Haida Gwaii expected to complete in June 2022
- Housing needs assessments for electoral areas received in early 2022
- Trails master plan for Moresby Island expected to complete in 2022
- FireSmart Coordinator to be recruited in 2022
- Electoral Area A and C OCP (Bylaw 608) submitted to Minister for approval
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including adoption of minutes, receipt of correspondence, and approval of supplier payments. Key decisions include adopting the 2022-2026 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 677 and giving three readings to the Local Government Election Bylaw No. 679. The board will also hear a delegation from Dirt Nerd Soil Company about a community compost project on Haida Gwaii and consider several land referrals, including a proposed all-season resort in Sandspit.
- Adoption of 2022-2026 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 677
- Three readings of Local Government Election Bylaw No. 679, 2022
- Delegation: Dirt Nerd Soil Company - Haida Gwaii Community Compost Collection Project
- Land referral: Purdey Pacific Properties - All-Season Resort/Adventure Tourism in Sandspit
- Use of COVID Restart grant funds to offset 2022 Islands Solid Waste expenditures
Public and Technical Advisory Committee
The Public and Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the first technical memorandum for the NCRD Solid Waste Management Plan update, which covers system overview and waste diversion opportunities. The committee will also elect a chair and vice chair, and adopt minutes from previous meetings. The agenda includes a presentation by Sperling Hansen Associates on the current waste system and potential diversion strategies.
- Discussion of Technical Memorandum No. 1: System Overview and Waste Diversion & Sandspit Transfer Station
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Adoption of minutes from July 20, 2021 and September 15, 2021 meetings
- Review of waste diversion opportunities, including organics bans and single-use plastics reduction
- 2021 disposal rate of 710 kg/capita, above provincial average of 501 kg/capita
Electoral Area Advisory Committee Meeting
The Electoral Area Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a staff report on regulating unsightly premises in the North Coast Regional District's electoral areas. The report outlines current practices, legal options, and three possible directions: creating a service bylaw, public education, or doing nothing. The committee will provide direction to staff on how to proceed.
- Staff report on unsightly premises scoping, including options for a service establishing bylaw
- Discussion of current lack of bylaw enforcement mechanism for unsightly premises
- Adoption of February 9, 2022 meeting minutes
- Adoption of the March 16, 2022 agenda
Round 3 Budget Meeting
The Board is reviewing multiple service listings and draft annual tax requisitions. Discussions include financing options for an Islands Solid Waste haul truck.
- Approval of Five-Year Financial Plans 2022-2026 for various functions including Administration, Island Solid Waste, and Sandspit Water
- Review of the 2022 draft Annual Tax Requisition
- Information regarding Islands Solid Waste Haul Truck financing options
- $72,000 MFA loan for Islands Solid Waste haul truck fabrication
Public Hearing
The North Coast Regional District is holding a public hearing to gather community feedback on Land Referral No. 139420125-008, a proposal by The Purdey Group for a License of Occupation of Crown land near Copper Bay Road and the Willows Golf Resort for adventure tourism, including tourist cabins and a lease for the golf course. The board will consider the referral and may provide a response to FrontCounterBC, with options ranging from supporting approval to recommending refusal. The agenda is focused on this single referral and public comments.
- License of Occupation for 5.2 ha of accreted land west of Copper Bay Rd for tourist accommodations (five 1200 sq ft storm-watching cabins, RV parking, glamping)
- Lease of accreted land east of Copper Bay Rd for the existing Willows Golf Course
- Proposed uses (tourist accommodations, commercial services) are inconsistent with current Agricultural (A-1) zoning under Moresby Island Zoning Bylaw 186, 1989
- Site is on the Sandspit Aquifer, highly vulnerable to saltwater intrusion and chemical contaminants
- Public hearing held via Zoom on March 2, 2022, 7:00 PM
Round 2 Budget Meeting
The North Coast Regional District board is holding its second budget meeting to review and refer various five-year financial plans for 2022-2026 to the next round of discussions. They will also decide on two Community Works Fund grant applications: one for $20,000 to the Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association and one to reject the Sandspit Golf Course Society due to unmet eligibility requirements. The agenda is primarily procedural, focusing on budget referrals and staff reports.
- Approve $20,000 Community Works Fund grant to Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association
- Reject Sandspit Golf Course Society Community Works Fund application for failing eligibility proof
- Refer 2022-2026 financial plans for Administration, Island Solid Waste, Sandspit Water, and other services to Round 3
- Revise motion to allocate $18,462.17 from COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant to Regional (Mainland) Recycling for 2021 shortfalls
- Receive staff report on Port Edward recycling bins and civic address signage
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board will consider authorizing up to $250,000 in borrowing to purchase a haul truck for Islands Solid Waste, and will receive reports on housing needs, election official appointments, and other administrative matters. The agenda includes a delegation on the Regional Housing Needs Assessment and a referral response for an ALC application. Most items are routine, but the borrowing resolution is a concrete financial decision.
- Borrowing resolution for up to $250,000 for Islands Solid Waste haul truck purchase
- Appointment of Howard Tsang as Chief Election Officer and Daniel Fish as Deputy for 2022 local elections
- Receipt of Regional Housing Needs Assessment Report from Calibrate Assessments Ltd.
- ALC Application 63887 by Haida Gwaii Builders for soil removal and fill
- Results of Alternative Approval Process for Islands Solid Waste haul truck borrowing
2022 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
The North Coast Regional District's Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet to authenticate the 2022 parcel tax roll for the Sandspit Water service. No complaints or correction requests were received, so staff recommends approving the roll as presented. The meeting is largely procedural.
- Authentication of 2022 Sandspit Water parcel tax roll
- No complaints or correction requests received
- Public hearing via Zoom and in-person at 221 1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert
Electoral Area Advisory Committee Meeting
The Electoral Area Advisory Committee will review two Community Works Fund grant applications: one from the Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association for $93,828 to insulate their facility, and one from the Sandspit Golf Course Society for equipment upgrades. The committee will provide recommendations to the Regional District Board on funding amounts. They will also discuss director attendance at the 2022 AVICC convention.
- Community Works Fund grant application: Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association, $93,828 for insulation
- Community Works Fund grant application: Sandspit Golf Course Society for tees and equipment upgrade
- Discussion on Electoral Area Director attendance at 2022 AVICC convention (April 1-3)
- Adoption of January 12, 2022 meeting minutes
Round 1 Budget Meeting
The North Coast Regional District board is holding its Round 1 budget meeting to review the 2022 budget and Five-Year Financial Plans for various services. The board will consider transferring funds to reserves for administration, solid waste, recycling, water, elections, and emergency programming, and will refer most financial plans to later budget discussions. The agenda includes a staff report on the budget process and a presentation by the treasurer.
- Transfer $300,000 to Administration Building Reserve (Function 110)
- Transfer $72,000 to Island Solid Waste Landfill Reserve (Functions 310-319)
- Transfer $75,000 to Regional (Mainland) Recycling Capital and Planning Reserve (Function 340)
- Transfer $10,363 to Sandspit Water Capital and Planning Reserve (Function 810)
- Grant-in-Aid applications from Haida Gwaii Museum ($55,000) and others
Regular Board Meeting
The North Coast Regional District Board will consider several items, including a $480,000 funding commitment for recycling depot efficiency upgrades, an alternative approval process for a regional broadband service bylaw, and a request to write a letter about policing on Moresby Island. The board will also receive housing needs assessments and consider policy updates.
- Grant application for Regional Recycling Depot Efficiency Upgrades (PRJ5050) with $480,000 board share
- Alternative Approval Process for Bylaw No. 676, 2021 (Regional Broadband Contribution Service) with 11,975 eligible electors
- Bylaw No. 280.3, 2022 to amend North Pacific Cannery Village Museum Grant-in-Aid Local Service Establishment Bylaw
- Housing Needs Assessment Reports for Electoral Areas A, C, D, and E
- Request to write letter to provincial and federal ministers about policing on Moresby Island
Electoral Area Advisory Committee Meeting
The Electoral Area Advisory Committee will discuss a proposed partnership agreement for last-mile broadband infrastructure and decide whether to recommend using gas tax funds toward the project. The committee will receive a staff report and provide a recommendation to the NCRD Board on funding. The agenda also includes adopting the previous meeting's minutes.
- Proposed gas tax contribution of $456,378 toward a $4,563,772 broadband project
- Partnership revenue projections: $58,855 annually after year 1, $1,118,247 over the agreement
- Funding split: $258,465 from regional allocation, $197,913 from electoral area allocation
- Adoption of November 10, 2021 meeting minutes