Capital Regional District public meetings in 2021

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider third reading of two zoning bylaws, approve a temporary use permit for a restaurant and distillery, and decide on a water system extension. The board will also review monthly expenditures of $2,085,366.61 and consider several funding allocations, including $23,000 for a water study in Tatla Lake and community grants.

• Third reading of Bylaw 5340: rezoning at 7109 Lakes Blvd. from Special Exception M 1-4 to M 1-6 (Cariboo Seafood Shack)
• Third reading of Bylaw 5343: rezoning on Likely Road from Rural 1 to Rural 3 and Rural 2 (Gill)
• Temporary use permit for restaurant and distillery at 1265 Sam Toy Avenue (1171479 BC Ltd.)
• Approve $23,000 from Rural Feasibility Reserve for Tatla Lake potable water study
• Approve $19,000 for Quesnel and District Antique Machinery Park lighting and washroom upgrades

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved several funding allocations, including $23,000 from Rural Feasibility Reserve for a Tatla Lake potable water study, $19,000 for Quesnel Antique Machinery Park upgrades, and $12,000 for Interlakes Community Hall lighting. The Board also adopted the 2021 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5319(1) and the Lac La Hache Fire Protection Service Area Expansion Bylaw No. 5351. Numerous grants for assistance were approved for South and Central Cariboo organizations, and appointments to advisory committees and outside organizations were made.

• Approved $23,000 Rural Feasibility Reserve funding for Tatla Lake water study (carried)
• Adopted 2021 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5319(1) (carried)
• Adopted Lac La Hache Fire Protection Service Area Expansion Bylaw No. 5351 (carried)
• Approved $19,000 Community Works Fund for Quesnel Antique Machinery Park upgrades (carried)
• Approved $12,000 Community Works Fund for Interlakes Community Hall lighting (carried)
• Approved temporary use permit for restaurant/distillery at 1265 Sam Toy Avenue (carried)
• Approved multiple Grants for Assistance allocations for South and Central Cariboo (carried)
• Approved up to $50,000 COVID-19 Safe Restart Funds for North Cariboo Recreation (carried)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to adopt minutes, consider a procedure bylaw, receive reports, and approve funding for Northern Health's Core Network Replacement Project. The board will also hear a presentation from the First Nations Health Authority.

• Approve $14,804 for Northern Health Core Network Replacement Project
• Adopt Procedure Bylaw No. 187, 2021
• Receive IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report – October 2021
• Receive updates on COVID-19 vaccination and emergency services from Interior and Northern Health
• Hear presentation from First Nations Health Authority

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board approved $14,804 in funding for Northern Health's Core Network Replacement Project, with the capital expenditure bylaw to be considered at the January 14, 2022 meeting. The board also adopted Procedure Bylaw No. 187, 2021, and received several reports, including the IHA Capital Projects status report and a Northern Health news release. A delegation from the First Nations Health Authority provided information. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $14,804 for Northern Health Core Network Replacement Project (carried)
• Adopted Procedure Bylaw No. 187, 2021 (carried)
• Received Hospital Consent Calendar items (carried)
• Received Northern Health news release on simulation program (carried)
• Received IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for October 2021 (carried)

Solid Waste Management Committee

The Solid Waste Management Committee is meeting to receive a progress report on the Solid Waste Management Plan update and to consider endorsing eight future options identified for further investigation. The agenda also includes adopting the minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Progress report on Solid Waste Management Plan update
• Endorsement of eight future options for further investigation
• Adoption of minutes from June 3, 2021 meeting

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and consider several planning bylaws, including a rezoning for a property on Cariboo Highway 97 and third reading for a commercial rezoning on Red Bluff Road. They will also vote on a temporary use permit for cannabis retail at 4842 Hamilton Road, approve Agricultural Land Commission applications, and ratify October expenditures of $1,879,582.19. Additionally, the board will consider a $20,000 grant application for the Business Façade Improvement Program and a budget amendment for Wildwood Sewer System.

• Rezoning of 5131 Cariboo Highway 97 from Resource/Agricultural to Rural 1 (BL 5338)
• Third reading for OCP and zoning amendments at 3288 Red Bluff Road (BL 5335/5336)
• Temporary use permit for retail cannabis at 4842 Hamilton Road
• Ratify October expenditures totaling $1,879,582.19
• Grant application for $20,000 to Business Façade Improvement Program

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to adopt agenda and minutes, receive a delegation from Interior Health, and review reports including a capital projects status report and several health authority updates. The board will also discuss recruitment and retention and receive a verbal update from the chair.

• Interior Health delegation at 11:00 a.m. with update from Corey Wein, Natalie Kulyk, and Scott McGeachy
• Receive IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for September 2021
• Receive consent calendar with COVID-19 immunization, flu vaccine, and facility closure updates
• Receive Interior Health PSA on new 1-800 number for community care access
• Discussion item on recruitment and retention

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board met on November 19, 2021, and unanimously adopted the agenda, the October 22, 2021 minutes, and a consent calendar of items. The board also received an Interior Health capital projects status report and a public service announcement about a new 1-800 number for community care access. Updates were provided on recruitment and retention and from a recent Interior Health meeting, and the board adjourned at 11:30 a.m. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (CCH.2021-11-1).
• Adopted the minutes of the October 22, 2021 meeting (CCH.2021-11-2).
• Received the Delegations Memorandum of Business (CCH.2021-11-3).
• Received the Hospital Consent Calendar items (CCH.2021-11-4).
• Received the IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for September 2021 (CCH.2021-11-5).
• Received the Interior Health Public Service Announcement about the new 1-800 number (CCH.2021-11-6).
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m. (CCH.2021-11-7).

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to receive a progress report from the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee and an update from Emcon Road Services on winter road maintenance plans. The caucus will also adopt its 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda is otherwise routine, with adoption of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Progress report from North Cariboo Agricultural Development Advisory Committee, presented by President Christa Pooley
• Winter road maintenance update from Emcon Road Services (Chad Mernett, Cole Southwick, Julie Spina)
• Endorsement of 2022 meeting schedule (8 dates, 3:00 p.m. start)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and prior minutes, hear a delegation from the 100 Mile Outdoor Rink Society about an outdoor rink in 100 Mile House, and receive the 2022 Grants for Assistance applications for 16 local organizations. No final decisions are listed; further action on grants is at the committee's discretion.

• Delegation: 100 Mile Outdoor Rink Society on outdoor rink in 100 Mile House
• 2022 Grants for Assistance Summary with 16 applications, including 100 Mile and District Arts Council, 100 Mile House and District Historical Society, 100 Mile Festival of the Arts, 100 Mile House Flying Club, 100 Mile House Outdoor Rink Society, Deka Lake and District Ratepayers Association, Forest Grove and District Rod and Gun Club, Gateways Services for Families with Special Needs Society, Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Hot July Nights, LLH Community Club, Log Cabin Quilters, Lone Butte Historical Association, South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation, PSO Dry Grad
• Late additions: Gold Wing Road Riders application amended, PSO Dry Grad added

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will receive tourism statistics from the Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce and discuss the proposed establishment of a regional economic development function, including a staff recommendation to merge the CRD's economic development services. The caucus will also discuss the role of the CRD in relation to child care facilities in Williams Lake and HandyDART scheduling between the bus and the hospital. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and an action page.

• Discussion of proposed regional economic development function and staff recommendation to merge CRD economic development services
• Delegation from Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce on tourism statistics (2020 and 2021 reports)
• Discussion item on role of CRD in relation to child care facilities in Williams Lake
• Discussion item on HandyDART scheduling between the bus and the hospital

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several planning bylaws, including rezoning applications in Areas F, L, and G, and a temporary use permit for a restaurant and distillery in Area A. The board will also review policies, approve funding, and adopt bylaws, including a property tax exemption for the Forest Grove Legion and a fire protection boundary amendment for Miocene.

• Area F rezoning (BL 5343) at Likely Road from RR 1 to RR 3 and RR 2
• Area L rezoning (BL 5344/5345) at 7515 Gauthier Road to Rural Residential 3
• Area G third reading for BL 5321/5322/5323 at Telqua Drive to Special Exception R 1-1
• Temporary use permit for restaurant and distillery at 1265 Sam Toy Avenue
• $4,250 for Miocene Community Hall lighting upgrade from Community Works Fund

The Cariboo Regional District Board advanced several planning bylaws, approved funding for a community hall lighting upgrade, and adopted two bylaws. It also endorsed an ALR exclusion policy and set the hospital district administration fee. One motion to extend a meeting invitation was defeated.

• Gave first and second reading to Bylaw 5343 rezoning in Area F (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to Bylaws 5344 and 5345 for Area L (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaws 5321, 5322, and 5323 for Telqua Drive (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for restaurant and distillery at 1265 Sam Toy Avenue (unanimous)
• Endorsed revised ALR Exclusion Application Policy (unanimous)
• Approved $4,250 from Community Works Fund for Miocene Community Hall lighting upgrade (unanimous)
• Adopted Forest Grove Legion Property Tax Exemption Bylaw 5347 (unanimous)
• Adopted Miocene Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw 5349 (unanimous)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board held a routine meeting on October 22, 2021, adopting the agenda, the minutes from October 1, 2021, and the consent calendar. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural approvals and verbal updates on capital projects.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the October 1, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Received the Delegations Memorandum of Business (unanimous)
• Received the Hospital Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 10:05 a.m. (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation on the Cariboo Regional District Flood Hazard Assessment, adopt prior minutes, hear a verbal update on the Heritage Advisory Committee, and then move into a closed (in-camera) session under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter. The agenda is largely procedural, with the flood assessment as the main substantive item.

• Receive Cariboo Regional District Flood Hazard Assessment (June 4, 2021) prepared by BGC Engineering Inc.
• Presentation by BCG Engineering on flood hazard assessment
• Verbal update on Heritage Advisory Committee by N. Whitehead, Manager of Planning Services
• Adoption of Committee of the Whole minutes from September 9, 2021
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to receive an RCMP update, review and potentially endorse the 2022 business, financial, and capital plans for South Cariboo Recreation and Culture Services, and consider a proposed 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes.

• RCMP Staff Sgt. Nielsen to provide an update
• 2022 Business, Financial, and Capital Plans for South Cariboo Recreation and Culture Services
• 2021-2025 Capital Plan for South Cariboo Recreation Centre
• Proposed 2022 meeting schedule for the committee

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, and to receive correspondence from the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee (ADAC) regarding additional funding and a member resignation. The main discussion item is a referred proposal to merge the CRD's economic development services into a single regional function, as recommended by staff and endorsed by the CRD Board. The caucus will also discuss the Dragon Lake boat launch and Remembrance Day wreath laying.

• ADAC requests additional funding support (letter dated Oct 6, 2021)
• Rescind appointment of Erin Durrell to ADAC after resignation of ?Esdilagh First Nation representative
• Discussion: proposed regional economic development function (staff memo Sept 1, 2021)
• Discussion: Dragon Lake boat launch
• Discussion: Laying of Remembrance Day wreaths

Policy Committee

The Cariboo Regional District Policy Committee is meeting to review and potentially endorse revisions to the Building Location Surveys Policy, and to discuss the administration fee charged to the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District and the Grants for Assistance Policy. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting. No final decisions are made at this committee stage; recommendations go to the full board.

• Proposed revisions to the Building Location Surveys Policy, presented by Chief Building Official Virgil Hoefels
• Review of the Administration Fee charged to the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District, presented by CFO Kevin Erickson
• Review of the Grants for Assistance Policy, presented by Deputy Corporate Officer Lore Schick
• Adoption of minutes from the March 17, 2021 Policy Committee meeting

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to adopt minutes, receive reports, and consider Bylaw No. 186, which authorizes capital expenditure for a substance abuse leasehold improvement in Quesnel. The board will also receive consent calendar items, including health authority updates, and an Interior Health capital projects status report.

• Bylaw No. 186, 2021: Capital Expenditure (NH – Quesnel Substance Abuse Leasehold Improvement) for three readings and adoption
• Consent calendar: Northern Health updates on immunization coverage, BC Proof of Vaccination Card, First Nations Doctor of the Day, long-term care
• Interior Health update on improving access to Oliver Hospital entrance
• IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for August 2021

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board unanimously adopted Bylaw No. 186, 2021, authorizing capital expenditure for leasehold improvements to a substance abuse facility in Quesnel. The board also received the September 10, 2021 minutes, a delegations memorandum, a consent calendar, and an Interior Health capital projects status report. No other substantive decisions were made; all votes were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Capital Expenditure (NH – Quesnel Substance Abuse Leasehold Improvement) Bylaw No. 186, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received September 10, 2021 board minutes (unanimous)
• Received delegations memorandum as of October 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received hospital consent calendar items as of October 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for August 2021 (unanimous)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several planning bylaws, including rezoning applications in Areas D and L, and a development variance permit extension. The board will also vote on supporting grant applications for a cross-country ski lodge and a heritage site, and consider endorsing a recommendation to hire three additional emergency program staff. Several routine items, such as meeting minutes and consent calendar reports, are also on the agenda.

• First reading for rezoning at Brown Road (BL 5341/5342) in Area L
• First/second reading for rezoning at 5131 Cariboo Highway 97 (BL 5338) in Area D
• Support for $300,000 NDIT grant for Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Lodge
• Support for $30,000 NDIT grant for Big Lake Ranch Heritage Site
• Endorsement of recommendation to hire 3 new emergency program staff

The Cariboo Regional District Board held its October 1, 2021 meeting, approving first readings for two planning bylaws (BL 5341 and BL 5342) in Area L, deferring a rezoning application in Area D for up to 60 days, and granting third reading to two bylaws (BL 5317 and BL 5318) for a property in Area L. The Board also extended the fire smart wood waste program through 2022, supported grant applications for the Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Lodge and Big Lake Heritage Site, and adopted several administrative and service-related bylaws, including the Quesnel-Hixon Subdivision Erosion Protection Works Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 5346. All decisions were carried unanimously except for a few items with one dissenting vote (Director Forseth).

• Approved first reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw 5341 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 5342 for Brown Road, Area L (unanimous)
• Deferred rezoning application for 5131 Cariboo Highway 97 (Bylaw 5338) for up to 60 days for APC review (unanimous)
• Granted first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 5340 for 7109 Lakes Blvd (unanimous)
• Granted third reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw 5317 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 5318 for 8410 Wilson Lake Road (unanimous)
• Extended fire smart wood waste program through 2022 (unanimous)
• Supported NDIT grant applications for Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Lodge ($300,000) and Big Lake Heritage Site ($30,000) (unanimous)
• Adopted Quesnel-Hixon Subdivision Erosion Protection Works Service Parcel Tax Bylaw 5346 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 emergency contribution for Horsefly Visitor Information Centre roof repair (unanimous)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will meet to receive an RCMP mid-year report, consider a $5,000 emergency contribution for roof repairs at the Horsefly Visitor Information Centre, and discuss the Central Cariboo Economic Development business plan. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and an action page.

• Proposed $5,000 one-time contribution to Horsefly Board of Trade for $15,060 roof repair at Visitor Information Centre
• RCMP Inspector Myron Friesen to present Cariboo Region Mid Year Report 2021
• Discussion of Central Cariboo Economic Development Business Plan
• Discussion of Williams Lake Rural Fringe Contracted Fire Protection Service and closure of Dog Creek Road
• Adoption of June 23, 2021 minutes

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes from July 26, 2021. The board will vote to close the meeting to the public for in-camera discussions under sections 90(1)(j) and 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. Members will also receive an update on the Dragon Lake goldfish control project and discuss the North Cariboo Economic Development business plan.

• Vote to close meeting to public for in-camera session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(j) and 90(1)(k)
• Receive Year 2 of 3 update on Dragon Lake Goldfish Control and Assessment Project
• Discuss North Cariboo Economic Development Business Plan
• Adopt minutes from July 26, 2021 meeting

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to receive correspondence about a proposed outdoor rink in 100 Mile House, and to discuss a solar panel project at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre and the recreation business and financial plan. The agenda is largely routine, with no votes scheduled on these items.

• Email from 100 Mile Outdoor Rink Society regarding proposed outdoor rink in 100 Mile House
• Discussion of Solar Panel Project at South Cariboo Recreation Centre
• Review of South Cariboo Recreation & Culture Business and Financial Plan

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to adopt its agenda and the minutes from April 15, 2021, and to discuss the South Cariboo Economic Development Business Plan. No decisions are listed beyond these routine items.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of April 15, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of South Cariboo Economic Development Business Plan

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will consider adopting Bylaw No. 185 for the Dunrovin Park Lodge boiler plant renewal, and will vote on approving $508,400 in funding for Northern Health's Quesnel Substance Abuse Leasehold Improvement, with a capital expenditure bylaw to follow in October. The board will also receive consent calendar items, including health authority updates on vaccination requirements, wildfire evacuee repatriation, and other notices.

• Bylaw No. 185, 2021: Capital Expenditure (NH – Dunrovin Park Lodge Boiler Plant Renewal) for three readings and adoption
• Approval of $508,400 total funding for Quesnel Substance Abuse Leasehold Improvement, with bylaw to come October 1, 2021
• Receive Interior Health bulletin on repatriating wildfire evacuees (care home residents, acute care patients, community health clients)
• Consent calendar includes Northern Health updates on BC proof of vaccination requirement and mask mandate, International Overdose Awareness Day, and Logan Lake Health Centre re-opening

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board approved $508,400 in funding for Northern Health's Quesnel Substance Abuse Leasehold Improvement, with a capital expenditure bylaw to be brought forward at the October 1, 2021 meeting. The board also adopted Bylaw No. 185, 2021, for the Dunrovin Park Lodge Boiler Plant Renewal, and received several reports, including an Interior Health bulletin on wildfire evacuee repatriation. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Approved $508,400 for Quesnel Substance Abuse Leasehold Improvement (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 185 for Dunrovin Park Lodge Boiler Plant Renewal (unanimous)
• Received Interior Health bulletin on wildfire evacuee repatriation (unanimous)
• Received consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider planning bylaws, development variance permits, and financial reports. Key items include third reading of two Quesnel Fringe Area bylaws, approval of two development variance permits in Area G, and ratification of August 2021 expenditures totaling $2,695,041.18. The board will also consider a $1,000 grant for Lake of the Trees Bible Camp and adoption of a fire protection service boundary amendment.

• Third reading of Quesnel Fringe Area OCP Amendment Bylaw 5329 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 5330 for 2099 Feldspar Avenue
• Development variance permit for 6779 Barnett Road to reduce side yard setback from 7.6m to 1.67m
• Development variance permit for 4837 Kitwanga Drive to increase gross floor area from 300 sq m to 311.51 sq m
• Ratification of August 2021 expenditures: $2,695,041.18 total
• Adoption of West Fraser Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5339, 2021

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved two Development Variance Permits in Area G, one reducing a side yard setback on Barnett Road and another increasing the allowed gross floor area on Kitwanga Drive. The board also gave third reading to two Quesnel Fringe Area bylaws, adopted the West Fraser Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw, and ratified August expenditures of $2,695,041.18. A $1,000 grant was approved for the Lake of the Trees Bible Camp, and $22,500 was reallocated for drainage improvements at Alex Fraser Park.

• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP20210040 to reduce the minimum interior side yard setback at 6779 Barnett Road from 7.6 metres to 1.67 metres.
• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP20210032 to increase the combined gross floor area at 4837 Kitwanga Drive from 300 sq. m to 311.51 sq. m.
• Gave third reading to Quesnel Fringe Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5329 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5330 for 2099 Feldspar Avenue.
• Adopted West Fraser Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5339, 2021.
• Ratified the August 2021 Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report totaling $2,695,041.18.
• Authorized a $1,000 Grant for Assistance to the Lake of the Trees Bible Camp, split between Electoral Areas G and H.
• Endorsed reallocating $22,500 in the 2021 North Cariboo Recreation and Parks capital plan from barn replacement to drainage improvements at Alex Fraser Park.
• Authorized Director Forseth to access up to $130 from the Electoral Area D Director Initiative Fund to attend the Northern BC Solid Waste Management Forum.

Committee of the Whole

The Capital Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to review and discuss four main items: an external review of the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Program and Services, a housing capacity and gap analysis for Central Cariboo, a proposal to add firehalls and fire station infrastructure as eligible projects for Community Works Funds, and a proposed establishment of a regional economic development function. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the June 17, 2021 meeting. No decisions are being made; this is a discussion and review session.

• Review of Cariboo Regional District Emergency Program and Services by Clear Sky Consulting
• Central Cariboo Housing Capacity and Gap Analysis Report (April 2021)
• Proposal to add firehalls and fire station infrastructure as eligible Community Works Fund projects
• Proposed establishment of a regional economic development function
• Adoption of June 17, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several planning bylaws, including rezoning and OCP amendments for properties in Areas G, A, and E, as well as a development variance permit and a temporary use permit for cannabis retail. The board will also hear from Kandola Forest Products about reopening a sawmill in Quesnel and receive an update on emergency operations. Other business includes funding requests for community projects and a report on special voting results regarding a provincial state of emergency.

• First and second reading of bylaws 5321-5323 to rezone land on Telqua Drive in 108 Mile Ranch from parks to residential
• First and second reading of bylaws 5335-5336 to rezone 3288 Red Bluff Road in Quesnel from rural to commercial
• Third reading of bylaws 5294-5295 to rezone 2163 Dog Creek Road in Williams Lake from rural to residential
• Temporary use permit for retail cannabis sales at 4842 Hamilton Road in Area G
• Approval of up to $6,000 for Kersley Community Hall energy upgrades and $19,000 for Quesnel Antique Machinery Park upgrades

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved several planning bylaws, including rezoning and OCP amendments for properties in Areas G, A, and E, and granted development variance and temporary use permits. It also approved funding for community projects, rejected an ALR exclusion request, and declined to support a Rogers wireless facility proposal.

• Approved first and second reading of bylaws 5321, 5322, 5323 for Telqua Drive (Area G) (unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading of bylaws 5335, 5336 for 3288 Red Bluff Road (Area A) (unanimous)
• Rescinded and re-approved third reading of bylaws 5294, 5295 for 2163 Dog Creek Road (Area E) (unanimous)
• Approved development variance permit DVP20210027 for 7569 McCarthy Road (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit TP20210039 for cannabis retail at 4842 Hamilton Road (unanimous)
• Rejected ALR exclusion request for 6850 Fawn Lake Access Road (unanimous)
• Denied concurrence for Rogers wireless facility at 3252/3258 Hinsche Road (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 for Kersley Community Hall energy upgrades and $1,000 for Wildwood Community & Recreation Association (unanimous)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will consider approving $252,779 (40% share) for the Dunrovin Park Lodge boiler plant renewal, and renewing a memorandum of understanding with Northern Health. The agenda also includes receiving numerous health authority updates, mostly about wildfire and heat responses, and a capital projects status report.

• Funding approval: $252,779 for Dunrovin Park Lodge boiler renewal (40% CCRHD share)
• Authorization to sign renewed Northern Health–Regional Districts Memorandum of Understanding
• Receive Interior Health Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for June 2021
• Receive updates on wildfire responses, heat warnings, and COVID-19 from Interior and Northern Health
• Adoption of July 9, 2021 minutes

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board approved its 40% share ($252,779) of the Dunrovin Park Lodge boiler renewal, with the funding bylaw to be brought forward in September. The board also authorized signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health. All other items were routine receipts of reports and bulletins, and the meeting included a brief in-camera session for a capital project update.

• Approved $252,779 for Dunrovin Park Lodge boiler renewal (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of renewed Northern Health Memorandum of Understanding (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with added in-camera session (unanimous)
• Adopted July 9, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Received delegations memorandum (unanimous)
• Received consent calendar (unanimous)
• Received Interior Health wildfire bulletins and capital status report (unanimous)
• Closed meeting for in-camera capital project update (unanimous)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is holding a special meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from June 8, 2021, and consider a funding request from the Quesnel and District Heritage Association. The request, dated July 14, 2021, asks for support to install a storage container at the Antique Machinery Park. No decisions are guaranteed; action is at the caucus's discretion.

• Funding request from Quesnel and District Heritage Association for storage container at Antique Machinery Park
• Adoption of minutes from June 8, 2021 meeting

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several items, including the distribution of the second allocation of COVID Safe Restart funding, the results of the North Cariboo Arts and Recreation Centre pool upgrade assent vote, and proposals to merge water services. They will also review planning bylaws, a development variance permit, and various funding requests.

• COVID Safe Restart second allocation: $150,000 for business continuity, $80,164 for community support, $36,000 for emergency preparedness, $180,000 for economic development, and $105,000 for Cariboo Chilcotin Mental Health
• Results of North Cariboo Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Upgrade Assent Vote (June 19, 2021)
• Proposal to merge Alexis Creek Water Service and Central Alexis Creek Water Service
• Funding request: $42,000 to 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society for a trail groomer
• Development variance permit at 2622 Norwood Road to reduce front yard setback from 7.6 m to 1 m

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved several funding allocations, including $42,000 for a trail groomer for the 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society and $10,000 from COVID-19 Safe Restart funds for the Spirit Walk truth and reconciliation event. The board also approved a development variance permit, merged two water services, and adopted a directors' remuneration bylaw. All decisions were carried, with Director Forseth voting against several items.

• Approved $42,000 to 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society for trail groomer (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 to Spirit Walk from COVID-19 Safe Restart funds (unanimous)
• Approved development variance permit at 2622 Norwood Road reducing front yard setback to 1 m (unanimous)
• Approved merger of Alexis Creek Water Service and Central Alexis Creek Water Service (unanimous)
• Adopted Directors' Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No. 5333, 2021 (carried, Forseth contrary)
• Approved $1,000 to Horsefly Board of Trade for fire danger rating sign (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 to Forest Grove Legion for freezer and minor services (carried, Forseth contrary)
• Deferred Rogers wireless facility proposal for up to three months for more public consultation (carried, Forseth contrary)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to consider adopting Bylaw No. 184, which would authorize capital expenditure for the Northern Health Quesnel Long-Term Care Business Plan. The board will also receive reports on Interior Health capital projects and various health advisories, and adopt the previous meeting's minutes.

• Bylaw No. 184, 2021: Capital Expenditure (Northern Health – Quesnel Long-Term Care Business Plan) for three readings and adoption
• Interior Health Capital Projects and Planning Status Report - May 2021
• Consent calendar with heat safety, wildfire, and COVID-19 updates from Interior Health and Northern Health
• Adoption of minutes from June 18, 2021 board meeting

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board adopted Bylaw No. 184, 2021, which authorizes capital expenditure for the Quesnel Long-Term Care Business Plan with Northern Health. The bylaw received three readings and was adopted unanimously. All other agenda items, including the consent calendar and the Interior Health capital projects status report, were received as information.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Adopted the minutes of the June 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Received the Delegations Memorandum of Business (unanimous).
• Gave Bylaw No. 184, 2021 (Quesnel Long-Term Care) first, second, and third reading (unanimous).
• Adopted Bylaw No. 184, 2021 (Quesnel Long-Term Care) (unanimous).
• Received the Hospital Consent Calendar items (unanimous).
• Received the Interior Health Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for May 2021 (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:42 a.m. (unanimous).

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to receive an update from Dawson Road Maintenance, discuss the longevity of community events and volunteerism, and adopt the previous meeting's minutes and an action page. The agenda is largely procedural, with one scheduled delegation and one discussion item.

• Delegation: David Rhodes, Dawson Road Maintenance, providing an update
• Discussion: Longevity of Community Events and Volunteerism
• Adoption of minutes from May 26, 2021 meeting
• Receipt of Action Page dated June 23, 2021

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District board will receive the final Central Cariboo Housing Capacity and Gap Analysis Report and hear from Rogers Communications about connectivity. The board will also consider several planning bylaws, including rezoning and OCP amendments in Areas F and L, a development variance permit, and an Agricultural Land Commission application. Financial reports and committee minutes are also on the agenda.

• Central Cariboo Housing Capacity and Gap Analysis Report presented by CitySpaces Consulting
• First and second reading of Bylaw 5326 rezoning 5009 Speed Crescent from RS 2 to RR 1
• First and second reading of Bylaws 5327/5328 for Renney Road property to Lakefront Residential
• Second reading of Bylaws 5317/5318 for 8410 Wilson Lake Road (Lucky Strike RV Camp)
• Adoption of Bylaw 5331 (South Cariboo OCP amendment)

The Cariboo Regional District Board held its regular meeting on June 18, 2021, and unanimously advanced several planning bylaws for first, second, or third reading and adoption, including a rezoning at 5009 Speed Crescent and OCP/zoning amendments for properties on Renney Road and Wilson Lake Road. The board also rejected a development variance permit application, authorized a recommendation for an Agricultural Land Commission subdivision application, and approved the extension of the Lac La Hache water system. The Central Cariboo Housing Capacity and Gap Analysis Report was received and referred to the September Committee of the Whole meeting, with one director opposed.

• Adopted agenda and minutes of May 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to Bylaw 5326 (rezoning at 5009 Speed Crescent) (unanimous)
• Gave first and second reading to Bylaws 5327 and 5328 (Renney Road OCP and zoning amendments) (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Bylaws 5317 and 5318 (Wilson Lake Road OCP and zoning amendments) (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 5331 (South Cariboo OCP amendment) (unanimous)
• Rejected development variance permit application for 6597 Fallsway Road (carried)
• Authorized ALC application for subdivision at 5289 Quesnel-Hixon Road with recommendation for approval (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Lac La Hache water system to service Lot 1, District Lot 2822 (unanimous)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive reports on Northern Health and Interior Health updates, hear a verbal capital project update, and potentially close the meeting for in-camera discussion under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific funding decisions or contracts listed.

• Northern Health updates on second dose booking, illicit drug toxicity, and scholarship opportunities
• Northern Health update on vaccine safety and heart inflammation, and the National Overdose Response Program
• Interior Health notice about RIH sidewalk construction reducing the road to a single lane
• Northern Health update on BC vaccination coverage rates and COVID-19 activity, and naloxone milestone
• In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board met on June 18, 2021, and conducted only procedural business: adopting the agenda, approving the previous minutes, receiving a delegations memorandum and consent calendar, and hearing a verbal capital project update. The board then moved into a closed in-camera session and adjourned shortly after. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of May 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Received delegations memorandum of business (unanimous)
• Received hospital consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:56 a.m. (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Cariboo Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive reports and discuss several items, including a broadband connectivity strategy, the second allocation of COVID Safe Restart funding, and a review of the directors' remuneration and expenses bylaw. The meeting will also include an in-camera session. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are presented for discussion.

• Cariboo Connectivity Strategy Report by Tanex Engineering (May 2021)
• COVID Safe Restart funding – 2nd allocation, including business continuity and community emergency preparedness
• Review of CRD Directors' Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw, including emergency response pay
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting electronically to adopt the agenda and prior minutes, receive a report from the 100 Mile House Curling Club, and consider a $60,000 budget amendment for ceiling remediation at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. The meeting is closed to physical attendance due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published openly.

• Proposed $60,000 allocation for South Cariboo Recreation Centre ceiling repair, funded by reducing 2021 capital reserve transfers
• Receive 2020-2021 curling season report and five-year plan from 100 Mile House Curling Club
• Adoption of April 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public physical attendance prohibited due to COVID-19 ministerial order

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting virtually to adopt the agenda and minutes from April 13, 2021. They will hear an update from Emcon Services on their activities, receive correspondence about the 2021 Canada Day Virtual Celebration, and discuss a Quesnel Airport Commission update. The meeting is closed to physical attendance due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published openly.

• Emcon Services update on activities in North Cariboo
• Correspondence from City of Quesnel re 2021 Canada Day Virtual Celebration
• Quesnel Airport Commission update discussion

Solid Waste Management Committee

The Capital Regional District's Solid Waste Management Committee is meeting electronically to adopt the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and to receive a summary of the Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee meetings from April and May 2021. The meeting is closed to physical public attendance due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published openly.

• Adoption of minutes from March 4 and May 27, 2021 meetings
• Receive summary of SWMP Advisory Committee meetings (April-May 2021)
• Public cannot attend physically due to COVID-19 ministerial order

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting electronically to consider several planning bylaws, including first, third, and adoption readings for zoning and official community plan amendments in Areas A, D, and L. The board will also review contracts for the Anahim Lake Airport, including a hangar occupancy agreement with Bella Coola Heli Sports and a runway grading contract award, along with financial reports and grant applications.

• First reading of Bylaws 5324 and 5325 to rezone 1265 Sam Toy Avenue from Heavy Industrial to Highway Commercial and from M 2-3 to C 3-2 zone
• Third reading of Bylaw 5310 to rezone 1894 and 1896 Beach Crescent from R 2 to R 2-1 zone
• Third reading and adoption of Bylaw 5304 to rezone 2030 168 Mile Road from RR 2 to RR 2-2 zone
• Adoption of Bylaws 5208 and 5209 to rezone Grossett Road from Rural Residential 1 to Rural Residential 2 and Lakefront Residential designations
• Contract award to Waddington Charter and Contracting Ltd for Anahim Lake Airport runway strip grading at estimated $174,259

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved a $174,259 contract for grading the runway strip at Anahim Lake Airport, waiving its purchasing policy to award it to Waddington Charter and Contracting Ltd. The board also authorized a 10-year hangar occupancy agreement with Bella Coola Heli Sports at $3,903 per year. Several planning bylaws were advanced, including first readings for a commercial rezoning at 1265 Sam Toy Avenue and third reading/adoption for a zoning change at 2030 168 Mile Road. A $1,000 grant to the Tatlayoko Field Station Society was approved, with Director Forseth voting against.

• Approved $174,259 runway grading contract for Anahim Lake Airport to Waddington Charter and Contracting Ltd (unanimous)
• Authorized 10-year hangar occupancy agreement with Bella Coola Heli Sports at $3,903/year (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to OCP and zoning bylaws 5324/5325 for 1265 Sam Toy Avenue (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to zoning bylaw 5310 for 1894/1896 Beach Crescent (unanimous)
• Gave third reading and adopted zoning bylaw 5304 for 2030 168 Mile Road (unanimous)
• Adopted OCP and zoning bylaws 5208/5209 for Grossett Road (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Tatlayoko Field Station Society (1 opposed)
• Appointed Pat Corbett to 108 Greenbelt Commission and Peter Van Leusden to Parkland Recreation Commission (unanimous)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting electronically. The main item is a funding request from Northern Health for $900,000 to create a business plan for new and replacement long-term care and dementia care beds in Quesnel. The board will also receive reports on Interior Health capital projects and various health authority updates, and adopt prior minutes.

• $900,000 funding request for Quesnel Long-Term Care Business Plan
• Interior Health Capital Projects and Planning Status Reports (fiscal year end and April 2021)
• Healthcare Recruitment Contract Quarterly Report Q1 2021 (Quesnel)
• Multiple Northern Health and Interior Health updates on COVID-19, vaccines, and services
• Public attendance restricted due to COVID-19; meeting open via published minutes

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board approved $900,000 in funding for Northern Health to create a business plan for new and replacement long-term care and dementia care beds in Quesnel. The funding will be formalized through a capital expenditure bylaw at the June 18, 2021 meeting. All other items were routine approvals of agenda, minutes, and reports.

• Approved $900,000 for Northern Health's Quesnel long-term care business plan (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Restricted public physical attendance due to COVID-19, with open minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted April 16, 2021 board minutes (unanimous)
• Received delegations memorandum (unanimous)
• Received consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Received IHA capital projects status reports (unanimous)

Solid Waste Management Committee

The Capital Regional District Solid Waste Management Committee is meeting virtually on May 27, 2021, due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda is largely procedural: adopting the agenda, approving minutes from March 4, 2021, and receiving a summary of Solid Waste Management Plan Advisory Committee meetings from April and May 2021. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Adoption of agenda as presented
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2021 meeting
• Receive summary of SWMP Advisory Committee meetings for April and May 2021
• Public physically barred from meeting due to COVID-19 Ministerial Order

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting electronically to receive a housing capacity and gap analysis report, hear updates from the Canadian Mental Health Association and Williams Lake's Community Well-Being & Safety Coordinator, and adopt prior minutes. The meeting is open to the public only through published minutes due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Receive Central Cariboo Housing Capacity and Gap Analysis Report by CitySpaces Consulting, April 2021
• Delegation: Janis Breck, Canadian Mental Health Association, update on activities
• Delegation: Silvia Dubray, City of Williams Lake Community Well-Being & Safety Coordinator, update on Community Well-Being Safety Plan
• Adopt minutes of April 20, 2021 meeting
• Receive Action Page for May 26, 2021

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus met electronically and adopted its agenda and prior minutes. Members received a housing capacity and gap analysis report, updates from the Canadian Mental Health Association and the City of Williams Lake, and an action page with one item removed. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (consensus)
• Adopted April 20, 2021 minutes (consensus)
• Received Central Cariboo Housing Capacity and Gap Analysis Report (consensus)
• Received Action Page and removed item 2 (consensus)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider a range of items including planning bylaws, development variance permits, Agricultural Land Commission applications, and a request from the Williams Lake First Nation to reconsider its cannabis retail policy. The board will also decide on borrowing up to $75,000 for each of two fire department squad vehicles and review monthly expenditures of over $10 million.

• Third reading of bylaws 5305 and 5306 for a property at 5916 Highway 24, changing from Rural Residential to Upland Residential designation and from RR 1 to R 1-4 and RR 3 zones
• Adoption of Bylaw 5296 for 4257 Whitecotton Road, changing from RR 2 to RR 2-1 zone
• Development variance permits for 6654 Ryall Road (side yard setback reduced to 2.89 m) and 2220 White Road (front yard setback reduced to 4.57 m)
• Authorization to borrow up to $75,000 each for Interlakes and Deka Lake Fire Department squad vehicles
• Request from Williams Lake First Nation to reconsider cannabis retail policy for a facility at 4842 Hamilton Road in Lac La Hache

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved borrowing up to $75,000 each for squad vehicles for the Interlakes and Deka Lake Fire Departments, to be repaid within five years. The board also adopted two planning bylaws, approved two development variance permits, and endorsed a regional Agricultural Area Plan application. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved up to $75,000 loan for Interlakes Fire Department squad vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved up to $75,000 loan for Deka Lake Fire Department squad vehicle (unanimous)
• Adopted Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5296 (unanimous)
• Approved development variance permit at 6654 Ryall Road to legalize modular home (unanimous)
• Approved development variance permit at 2220 White Road reducing front yard setback (unanimous)
• Endorsed application for regional Agricultural Area Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Deka Lake and District Ratepayers Association (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Tyee Lake Community Association (unanimous)

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to decide on several items, including whether to accept a Western States Hockey League Jr. A team in Williams Lake, approve new electronic signs at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, and discuss potential cost-sharing for city parks. The meeting also includes adopting minutes from previous meetings and receiving an action page.

• WSHL Jr. A team request with year-to-year probationary facility rental agreement, contingent on AAU and RCMP investigation
• Electronic display sign ($53,000) and mass notification system ($46,000) for Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex; gazebo sign project ($90,000) removed
• Discussion of cost-sharing maintenance costs for City of Williams Lake parks
• Adoption of minutes from February 24 and March 10, 2021 meetings

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee unanimously rejected a proposed ice rental agreement with the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) for the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. The committee also approved adding a mass notification system ($46,000) and an electronic entrance display sign ($53,000) to the 2021 capital plan, while removing the gazebo sign project ($90,000). All other items were procedural, including adoption of previous minutes and the action page.

• Rejected WSHL ice rental agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $46,000 mass notification system for rec complex (unanimous)
• Approved $53,000 electronic entrance display sign (unanimous)
• Removed $90,000 gazebo sign project from capital plan (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from Feb 24 and Mar 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received reports on WSHL, outdoor sign, and city parks cost sharing (unanimous)
• Adopted action page with items 6-9 removed and item 5 deferred (unanimous)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to adopt minutes, receive reports, and discuss several items. They will consider endorsing a poverty reduction strategy, receive a draft housing capacity and gap analysis, and discuss tourism funding and mental health support.

• Consider endorsement of Thrive Poverty Reduction Strategy by Social Planning Council of Williams Lake and Area
• Receive draft Central Cariboo Housing Capacity and Gap Analysis Report
• Discuss proposed annual presentation from Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce on tourism funding
• Discuss mental health support in the Central Cariboo

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus approved the Thrive Poverty Reduction Strategy prepared by the Social Planning Council of Williams Lake and Area. The caucus also received the draft Central Cariboo Housing Capacity and Gap Analysis Report and requested presentations from the Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Mental Health Association at future meetings.

• Approved Thrive Poverty Reduction Strategy (by consensus)
• Received draft Central Cariboo Housing Capacity and Gap Analysis Report (by consensus)
• Requested Chamber of Commerce presentation at fall meeting (by consensus)
• Requested CMHA presentation at future meeting (by consensus)
• Received action page and removed items 1 and 2 (by consensus)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will receive and approve its audited 2020 financial statements, presented by PMT Chartered Professional Accountants LLP. The board will also consider a Foundation Partnership Grant request from the South Cariboo Hospital Society for 40% of the cost of a coagulation analyzer. Several health authority updates and a hospital redevelopment news release will be received as information items.

• Approval of audited 2020 CCRHD financial statements prepared by PMT Chartered Professional Accountants LLP
• Foundation Partnership Grant: 40% funding for South Cariboo Hospital Society's coagulation analyzer purchase
• Receive BC Gov news release on Cariboo Memorial Hospital redevelopment proponent Graham Design Builders LP
• Receive consent calendar with Interior Health and Northern Health updates on mental health, substance use, and COVID-19
• Adoption of March 26, 2021 board minutes

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board approved its audited 2020 financial statements and received the 2020 audit findings letter. It also approved a foundation partnership grant covering 40% of the cost of a coagulation analyzer for the South Cariboo Hospital Society. The board received a news release about the Cariboo Memorial Hospital redevelopment proponent and invited Interior Health to discuss health sciences programming with Thompson Rivers University.

• Approved audited 2020 financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved 40% funding for South Cariboo Hospital Society coagulation analyzer (unanimous)
• Received 2020 audit findings letter (unanimous)
• Received news release on Cariboo Memorial Hospital redevelopment proponent (unanimous)
• Invited Interior Health to discuss health sciences with Thompson Rivers University (unanimous)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several items, including approving the audited 2020 financial statements, a $20 million borrowing referendum for the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre pool upgrade, and a $190,000 loan for a new search and rescue truck. The board will also discuss the allocation of $646,000 in COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant funding and hear presentations on a proposed organic agriculture program and the broadband connectivity strategy.

• Approve question for $20M borrowing referendum for Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre pool upgrade
• Authorize borrowing up to $190,000 for CCSAR road rescue truck replacement
• Discuss allocation of $646,000 COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant
• Approve audited 2020 financial statements
• First reading of bylaws 5317 and 5318 for property at 8410 Wilson Lake Road

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved the question for a referendum on borrowing up to $20 million over 25 years for the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre pool upgrade, with the vote to be held across the entire service area. The board also authorized borrowing up to $190,000 for a new search and rescue truck, approved the audited 2020 financial statements, and made several planning and permit decisions, including deferring two development variance permits and rejecting one.

• Approved referendum question for $20M pool upgrade borrowing (unanimous)
• Approved borrowing up to $190,000 for CCSAR road rescue truck replacement (unanimous)
• Approved audited 2020 financial statements (unanimous)
• Rejected development variance permit at 3836 Emerald Crescent (unanimous)
• Deferred development variance permit at 6654 Ryall Road to next meeting (unanimous)
• Deferred development variance permit at 1653 Beach Crescent for up to six months (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of temporary use permit for doggy daycare at 5100 Perkins Road for 3 years (unanimous)
• Rescinded fire chief appointments; appointed new chiefs for Miocene and 150 Mile (unanimous)

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes from a prior meeting, and to receive a report on procuring cement slabs for boat launch upgrades. The meeting is largely procedural, with one substantive item for discussion.

• Procurement of cement slabs for boat launches (report from Manager of Community Services, April 8, 2021)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting via teleconference to receive a proposal from the 100 Mile House Outdoor Rink Society for a permanent, all-season outdoor sports complex, and to consider a three-year contribution agreement with the Forest Grove and District Recreation Society for the Forest Grove Curling Club. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, a discussion on road maintenance prioritization, and a closed session. Public attendance is not permitted due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published.

• 100 Mile House Outdoor Rink Society proposal for permanent, all-season outdoor sports complex
• Proposed contribution agreement with Forest Grove and District Recreation Society: $5,500 annually for 3 years for Forest Grove Curling Club
• Discussion item: prioritization of road maintenance in South Cariboo
• Closed session pursuant to Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

The South Cariboo Joint Committee received a presentation and proposal from the 100 Mile House Outdoor Rink Society for a permanent, all-season outdoor sports complex, but took no action beyond receiving it. The committee approved a three-year contribution agreement with the Forest Grove and District Recreation Society to support the Forest Grove Curling Club, with an annual contribution of $5,500 from the South Cariboo Recreation function. The meeting was closed to the public for an in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter, and all decisions were made by consensus.

• Approved three-year contribution agreement with Forest Grove and District Recreation Society for $5,500/year (consensus)
• Received 100 Mile House Outdoor Rink Society proposal for outdoor sports complex (consensus)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) (consensus)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to consider two items: a funding request from the City of Quesnel for improving access to Quesnel Canyon, and a request to appoint Reanne Sanford to the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and adjournment.

• Funding request from City of Quesnel for improved access to Quesnel Canyon
• Appointment of Reanne Sanford to ADAC for two-year term ending December 2022
• Adoption of minutes from March 9, 2021 meeting

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will consider adopting its 2021 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 183, which sets the district's capital funding priorities through 2025. The board will also receive routine reports, including an Interior Health capital projects status update and several health authority updates on COVID-19 vaccination and substance use treatment. A letter from the Peace River Regional Hospital District about capital cost responsibilities is included for information.

• Adoption of 2021 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 183, 2021
• Receive Interior Health Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for February 2021
• Receive consent calendar with health authority updates on COVID-19 immunization and substance use treatment
• Receive letter from Peace River Regional Hospital District to Minister of Finance on capital cost responsibilities

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board adopted its 2021 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 183, 2021, after giving it three readings. The board also received the Interior Health capital projects status report for February 2021 and a consent calendar of items. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted 2021 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 183 (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to Bylaw No. 183 (unanimous)
• Received Interior Health capital projects status report for February 2021 (unanimous)
• Received consent calendar items (unanimous)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider adopting its 2021-2025 Five-Year Financial Plan, along with several zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws. The board will also review recommendations from committee meetings, including funding for a visitor centre and a pool upgrade referendum. A grant application for a new cultural centre will be discussed.

• 2021-2025 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5319 for three readings and adoption
• Rezoning and OCP amendment for 601 Marsh Road and 1290 Francess Drive (Area I) - recommended for rejection
• Zoning amendment for 1894 and 1896 Beach Crescent (Area A) - first and second reading
• Support for Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society's $300,000 NDIT grant application
• Endorsement of $1,000 sponsorship for High School Rodeos of BC Senior Provincials

The Cariboo Regional District Board adopted the 2021 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5319 and the Building Amendment Bylaw No. 5320, both after three readings. The board also gave three readings to the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Service Amendment Bylaw No. 5315 and the Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5316, and adopted the 103 Mile Water System Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5313. A rezoning application for 601 Marsh Road and 1290 Francess Drive was rejected because the proposed density did not align with the rural character of the area.

• Rejected rezoning/OCP amendment application (3360-20/20210001) for 601 Marsh Road and 1290 Francess Drive due to density not aligning with rural character.
• Gave first and second reading to Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5310 for 1894 and 1896 Beach Crescent, subject to a no-subdivision covenant.
• Gave third reading to South Cariboo Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5290 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5291 for 5282 Canim-Hendrix Lake Road.
• Gave third reading to South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5297 for Spring Lake Road and Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5296 for 4257 Whitecotton Road.
• Supported a $300,000 grant application from the Northern Secwepemc Cultural Society to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for a new cultural centre and museum.
• Provided a letter of support for laid-off hotel and tourism industry workers, as requested by the City of New Westminster.
• Endorsed a letter to MOTI expressing concerns about reactive emergency response to flooding and landslides, and supporting increased preventative maintenance.
• Adopted the 2021 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5319 and Building Amendment Bylaw No. 5320, and the 103 Mile Water System Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5313.

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is meeting by teleconference to consider several administrative policy items. Members will review and potentially approve amendments to the CAO Evaluation and Compensation Policy, changes to the Board's Remuneration Bylaw for emergency response pay, and a draft policy on remuneration for virtual conferences. They will also discuss a draft policy for the EA Director letterhead, referred back by the Board. The public cannot attend in person due to COVID-19, but the meeting is not closed and minutes will be published.

• Amendments to CAO Evaluation and Compensation Policy
• Remuneration Bylaw changes for emergency response pay
• Draft policy on remuneration for virtual conferences/events
• Draft EA Director Letterhead Policy (referred from Board)
• Adoption of December 9, 2020 minutes

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will meet via teleconference to receive updates from MLA Coralee Oakes and consider a funding request from the City of Quesnel for improved access to Quesnel Canyon. They will also discuss renewing the visitor centre contribution agreement, supporting a food security project, appointing a spokesperson for a pool upgrade referendum, and other routine items.

• Funding request from City of Quesnel for improved access to Quesnel Canyon
• Renewal of visitor centre contribution agreement with $15,000 annual increase
• Quesnel Food Security Project – possible letters of support
• Appointment of spokesperson for Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre Pool Upgrade Referendum
• Sponsorship request from High School Rodeos of BC for Provincial Finals

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus met via teleconference and made several decisions. It approved sending a letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure expressing serious concerns about reactive emergency response to road and highway flooding and landslides, and calling for increased preventative maintenance. The caucus also appointed Director Massier as Vice-Chair, renewed the visitor centre contribution agreement with the City of Quesnel at $15,000 per year for three years, and approved $1,000 in sponsorship for the High School Rodeos BC Senior Provincials, subject to event delivery. A funding request from the City of Quesnel for improving access to Quesnel Canyon was referred to the next meeting for discussion.

• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Appointed Director Massier as Vice-Chair for 2021.
• Adopted the minutes of the January 12, 2021 meeting.
• Approved sending a letter to MOTI about road and highway flooding and landslide concerns.
• Referred the City of Quesnel's funding request for Quesnel Canyon access to the next meeting.
• Appointed Director Sjostrom as spokesperson for the pool upgrade referendum.
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for High School Rodeos BC Senior Provincials, subject to event delivery.
• Renewed the visitor centre contribution agreement with the City of Quesnel at $15,000 per year for three years.

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee meets electronically to consider its agenda and adopt minutes from February 8, 2021. Members will hear a presentation from the 100 Mile House Outdoor Rink Society about a proposed permanent, all-season outdoor sports complex. The committee will also receive grant for assistance applications from the 100 Mile Hospice Palliative Care Society and the Hun City Mountain Bike Club. No final decisions are listed; action on these items is at the committee's discretion.

• Presentation and proposal from 100 Mile House Outdoor Rink Society for a permanent, all-season outdoor sports complex
• Grant for Assistance application from 100 Mile Hospice Palliative Care Society
• Grant for Assistance application from Hun City Mountain Bike Club
• Adoption of minutes from February 8, 2021 meeting

The committee received a presentation and proposal from the 100 Mile House Outdoor Rink Society for a permanent, all-season outdoor sports complex, and agreed to bring it forward for discussion at the next meeting. It also received grant applications from the 100 Mile Hospice Palliative Care Society and the Hun City Mountain Bike Club, with staff to confirm funding contributions for the latter. No decisions were made on these items beyond receiving them.

• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of the February 8, 2021 meeting.
• Received the 100 Mile House Outdoor Rink Society proposal and will discuss it at the next meeting.
• Received the Grant for Assistance application from the 100 Mile Hospice Palliative Care Society.
• Received the Grant for Assistance application from the Hun City Mountain Bike Club and directed staff to confirm funding contributions.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:43 p.m.

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Board will receive updates regarding hospital consent calendar items and surgical service expansions. The meeting includes verbal capital project updates from Chair Simpson.

• Expansion of surgical services at Cariboo Memorial Hospital
• Northern Health updates on vaccine resources and COVID-19 immunization phases
• Interior Health update on new advanced heart rhythm program at Kelowna General Hospital
• Interior Health update on youth substance use treatment beds in Kelowna

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board met on March 5, 2021, and unanimously approved the agenda, the minutes from the February 11, 2021 meeting, and the Delegations Memorandum of Business. The board also received the Hospital Consent Calendar and a BC government news release about expanding surgical services at Cariboo Memorial Hospital. No substantive decisions were made; all items were procedural or informational.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (CCH.2021-3A-1).
• Adopted the minutes of the February 11, 2021 board meeting (CCH.2021-3A-2).
• Received the Delegations Memorandum of Business as of March 5, 2021 (CCH.2021-3A-3).
• Received the Hospital Consent Calendar items as of March 5, 2021 (CCH.2021-3A-4).
• Received the BC Government news release on surgical services expansion at Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CCH.2021-3A-5).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:52 a.m. (CCH.2021-3A-6).

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several planning bylaws, including zoning amendments for properties in Areas D, G, and L, and a sewer management bylaw for Red Bluff/Dragon Lake. The board will also vote on funding for community projects, including energy efficiency upgrades at two community halls and a grant application for a motocross track. Several items are routine approvals of minutes, reports, and appointments.

• Zoning amendment for 2030 168 Mile Road (Area D) from RR 2 to Special Exception RR 2-2
• Zoning and OCP amendments for 5916 Hwy 24 (Area L) to Upland Residential designation
• Adoption of zoning bylaw for 4016 Cariboo Highway 97 S (Area G) to Special Exception C 1-4
• Up to $17,500 for 100 Mile Snowmobile Clubhouse furnace and log chinking; up to $14,500 for Anahim Lake Hall lighting upgrade
• Red Bluff/Dragon Lake Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5314 (user fees) for three readings and adoption

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved several zoning amendments, including Bylaws 5304, 5305, 5306, and 5288, and adopted the Red Bluff/Dragon Lake Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw 5314. It also approved funding for community hall improvements, supported a grant application for a motocross track, and confirmed a decision to decline participation in the North Cariboo Community Forest. A request for a letter of endorsement for an organic extension service was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved first and second reading of zoning amendment bylaws 5304, 5305, and 5306.
• Adopted zoning amendment bylaw 5288 for a property on Cariboo Highway 97 S.
• Approved a development variance permit for a property on Fircrest Road, increasing allowed deck sizes.
• Approved up to $17,500 for the 100 Mile Snowmobile Clubhouse energy efficiency project.
• Approved up to $14,500 for the Anahim Lake Community Hall lighting and electrical upgrade.
• Supported a grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for $67,640 for motocross track improvements.
• Adopted the Red Bluff/Dragon Lake Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw 5314.
• Confirmed a resolution to decline participation in the North Cariboo Community Forest project.

Committee of the Whole

The Capital Regional District Committee of the Whole meets electronically to hear two delegations: one on agricultural initiatives from the Cariboo Agricultural Research Alliance, and another on water management, river forecasting, emergency management, and freshet preparation. The committee will also discuss a paper on agricultural planning in the CRD and adopt prior minutes. Public physical attendance is barred due to COVID-19, but the meeting remains open via published minutes.

• Delegation from Cariboo Agricultural Research Alliance on agriculture sector collaboration
• Delegation on water management, river forecasting, emergency management, and freshet preparation
• Discussion paper on Agricultural Planning in the CRD
• Adoption of January 14, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Public barred from physical attendance due to COVID-19 ministerial order

The Committee of the Whole met via electronic means and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. It heard delegations from the Cariboo Agricultural Research Alliance and from provincial agencies on water management and freshet preparation, then held an in-camera session. The only substantive decision was to direct staff to bring back a report on cannabis retail sales in the CRD. The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (COW.2021-3-1).
• Restricted physical public attendance due to COVID-19, with minutes published openly (COW.2021-3-2).
• Received and adopted the January 14, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (COW.2021-3-3).
• Closed the meeting to the public for an in-camera session with the delegation, citing Community Charter sections (COW.2021-3-4).
• Directed staff to bring back a report on cannabis retail sales in the CRD (COW.2021-3-5).
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m. (COW.2021-3-6).

Solid Waste Management Committee

The Solid Waste Management Committee is meeting electronically to receive a status update on the Solid Waste Management Plan update, as presented by staff. The meeting is closed to physical public attendance due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published openly.

• Status report on Solid Waste Management Plan update from Tera Grady, Supervisor of Solid Waste Management, dated February 24, 2021
• Terms of Reference for CRD Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) attached
• Public not permitted to attend physically due to COVID-19 Ministerial Order

Finance-Budget Committee

The Finance/Budget Committee is reviewing the provisional 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan, including tax rate and requisition changes. The committee will decide whether to forward the plan to the Board and present a bylaw for three readings and adoption at the March 26 meeting. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with public attendance restricted but minutes published openly.

• Review of 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan
• 2021 vs 2020 requisition changes
• 2020 vs 2021 tax rate details
• 2021 budgeted Community Works Funds allocation
• Forward plan to Board for bylaw readings and adoption

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting electronically. Members will hear a delegation from the Social Planning Council of Williams Lake and Area, receive an update on potential cost-sharing of City of Williams Lake parks maintenance with the Cariboo Regional District, and adopt prior minutes and an action page. The public cannot attend in person due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published.

• Delegation: Social Planning Council of Williams Lake and Area update
• Referred item: City of Williams Lake potential cost-sharing of parks maintenance
• Verbal update by CAO John MacLean on parks cost-sharing and MOU status
• Adoption of January 27, 2021 minutes
• Public excluded from physical attendance due to COVID-19 ministerial order

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus voted to decline the City of Williams Lake's request for the Cariboo Regional District to share in the operation and maintenance costs of city parks facilities. The decision was made by consensus, and a letter will be sent to the city. The caucus also received an update from the Social Planning Council of Williams Lake and Area, adopted the agenda and previous minutes, and removed an item from the action page.

• Declined the City of Williams Lake's request for cost-sharing of city parks maintenance and operations (CCR.2021-2-5).
• Received the referred letter and list of city parks facilities from the City of Williams Lake (CCR.2021-2-4).
• Adopted the agenda with additions regarding wildfire protection, power outages, and Stampede Parade funding (CCR.2021-2-2).
• Adopted the minutes of the January 27, 2021 meeting (CCR.2021-2-3).
• Received the Action Page and removed item 1 (CCR.2021-2-6).
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m. (CCR.2021-2-7).

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting electronically to receive reports and consider actions. Key items include a revised 2021 operating financial plan for the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex that proposes approving a $115,000 deficit target change due to COVID-19 restrictions, and a report on a potential Greater Metro Hockey League expansion team in Williams Lake. The committee will also receive minutes, an action page, and information about School District No. 27 property disposal.

• Approve $115,000 deficit target change for Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex 2021 operating plan
• Receive report on Greater Metro Hockey League (GMHL) expansion team interest in Williams Lake
• Receive School District No. 27 property disposal information
• Adopt minutes from January 27, 2021 meeting
• Receive draft action page

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee received a report on the Greater Metro Hockey League's interest in bringing an expansion team to Williams Lake and directed staff to engage with stakeholders and present a proposal at the March 24 meeting. The committee also received the revised 2021 operating financial plan for the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex and scheduled a special meeting for March 10 to discuss budget options. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Received GMHL expansion team report and directed staff to bring proposal to March 24 meeting (unanimous)
• Received revised 2021 operating financial plan for Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for March 10, 2021 to discuss recreation budget options (unanimous)
• Received School District No. 27 property disposal information (unanimous)
• Adopted action page with items 5, 6, and 9 removed (unanimous)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several land-use items, including first and second readings of four zoning and Official Community Plan amendment bylaws, three Agricultural Land Commission applications, and a development permit. The board will also review financial reports, a banking agreement renewal, and several administrative resolutions released from in-camera meetings.

• First and second readings of Bylaws 5290/5291 (5282 Canim-Hendrix Lake Road, institutional to multi-family/rural residential) and 5294/5295 (2163 Dog Creek Road, rural residential to residential)
• First and second readings of Bylaw 5296 (4257 Whitecotton Road, RR 2 to RR 2-1) and Bylaw 5297 (Spring Lake Road, RA 1 to RR 1/RR 3)
• Development permit application DP2051 for 2073 North Lakeside Drive
• ALC applications: soil/fill use (Chilcotin Highway 20), non-adhering residential use (5282 Canim-Hendrix Lake Road), and non-farm use (6850 Fawn Lake Access Road #1)
• Approval of up to $16,700 from Community Works Fund for McLeese Lake Community Hall lighting upgrade

The Cariboo Regional District Board held its regular meeting on February 11, 2021, and approved several items. These included first and second readings for four zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws, a development permit, and three Agricultural Land Commission applications. The board also approved funding for a lighting upgrade at the McLeese Lake Community Hall, ratified January expenditures of $2,280,754.24, and adopted three bylaws. One Agricultural Land Commission application for soil or fill use was submitted with no recommendation after a motion to recommend rejection was defeated.

• Approved first and second reading of South Cariboo OCP Bylaw 5290 and Zoning Bylaw 5291 (Canim-Hendrix Lake Road) (unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading of Williams Lake Fringe OCP Bylaw 5294 and Zoning Bylaw 5295 (Dog Creek Road) (unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading of Quesnel Fringe Zoning Bylaw 5296 (Whitecotton Road) (unanimous)
• Approved first and second reading of South Cariboo Zoning Bylaw 5297 (Spring Lake Road) (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP2051 (2073 North Lakeside Drive) (unanimous)
• Authorized ALC application ALRE20200047 (Chilcotin Highway 20) for submission with no recommendation (carried; motion to recommend rejection defeated)
• Approved up to $16,700 from Community Works Fund for McLeese Lake Community Hall lighting upgrade (unanimous)
• Ratified January 2021 expenditures of $2,280,754.24 (unanimous)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to consider several capital expenditure bylaws for Interior Health and Northern Health projects, including a new primary care network, hospital upgrades, and IT. The board will also vote on a new three-year banking agreement with RBC and receive various health authority updates.

• Bylaws 178-181: Interior Health capital funding for 2021/2022, including 100 Mile House Primary Care Network, condensing unit upgrade, shower room renovation, and IMIT
• Bylaw 182: GR Baker Memorial Hospital kitchen renovation
• Banking agreement with Royal Bank of Canada for three-year term
• Interior Health Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for December 2020
• Consent calendar with health updates on vaccines, overdose alerts, and more

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board unanimously adopted five capital expenditure bylaws (Nos. 178-182) to fund Interior Health projects for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, including the 100 Mile House Primary Care Network, a condensing unit upgrade and shower room renovation at 100 Mile District General Hospital, a health-wide IT initiative, and a kitchen renovation at GR Baker Memorial Hospital. The board also approved a three-year banking agreement with RBC and received several reports. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 178 for 100 Mile House Primary Care Network (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 179 for 100 Mile District General Hospital condensing unit upgrade (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 180 for 100 Mile District General Hospital shower room renovation (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 181 for Interior Health-wide IT (IMIT) (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 182 for GR Baker Memorial Hospital kitchen renovation (unanimous)
• Approved three-year banking agreement with RBC (unanimous)
• Received Interior Health Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for December 2020 (unanimous)
• Received consent calendar items (unanimous)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting via teleconference to adopt the agenda and minutes from January 11, 2021, and to receive a report on the 2020 operating subsidy for the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. The meeting is closed to physical public attendance due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published openly.

• Receive 2020 Operating Subsidy Report for South Cariboo Recreation Centre from Canlan Ice Sports
• Adopt minutes of January 11, 2021 meeting
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to elect a chair, adopt minutes, and hear an RCMP update. They will discuss a potential cost-sharing arrangement with the City of Williams Lake for park maintenance, a grant application from the Anahim Lake Community Association, and appointments to 2021 committees. The meeting is closed to physical public attendance due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published.

• RCMP Inspector Jeff Pelley to provide update
• Discussion of cost-sharing for City of Williams Lake parks maintenance
• Grant for Assistance application from Anahim Lake Community Association
• Appointments to Central Cariboo Committees for 2021
• Appointment of 2021 Co-Chair for Central Cariboo Joint Committee

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting virtually to receive reports, consider a grant application, and discuss the potential sale of the former Glendale School building to the Williams Lake Studio Theatre. The meeting is open to the public via published minutes, though physical attendance is barred due to COVID-19. The committee will also go into a closed session to discuss items under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter.

• Delegation from Williams Lake Studio Theatre to discuss potential sale of former Glendale School building
• Support for Williams Lake Slo-Pitch League's $30,000 NDIT grant application to resurface four infields at Esler Sports Complex
• Receipt of Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society fourth quarter 2020 report
• Receipt of reports on BC Games and BC Winter Games
• Verbal report on Boitanio Summer Day Camp

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee supported a grant application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for $30,000 to resurface four infields at Esler Sports Complex. The committee also adopted previous minutes and received reports, but an initial action page motion was defeated and replaced with an amended version. The meeting went into closed session and adjourned.

• Supported NDIT grant application for $30,000 to resurface four infields at Esler Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from November 25, 2020 and December 16, 2020 (unanimous)
• Received Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society fourth quarter report (unanimous)
• Received BC Games agenda item summary (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to receive action page with Item 1 deleted
• Received action page with amended Item 3 and removal of Items 4, 5, 6, 8 (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera session under Section 90(1)(e) (unanimous)

Protective Services Committee

The Cariboo Regional District Protective Services Committee meets via teleconference to receive updates on protective services, the Community Liaison Program, and a debrief report on the Muddied Waters Emergency Operations Centre response. The meeting is closed to physical public attendance due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published openly. The agenda is largely procedural, with items for adoption and receipt of reports.

• Adoption of minutes from February 12, 2020
• Protective Services Update for 2020 closeout from Stuart Larson
• Community Liaison Program Update to December 2020 from Stephanie Masun
• Muddied Waters Emergency Operations Centre Debrief Report by Butterfly Effect Communications

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and receive reports. The main financial item is a request to approve $844,120 in capital funding for Interior Health for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, with the necessary bylaws to be brought forward at the February 11, 2021 meeting. The board will also consider three readings and adoption of Bylaw No. 177, which authorizes capital expenditure for the Northern Health InCare Project Phase 1. A delegation from Northern Health will provide a capital plan update at 11:30 a.m.

• Approve $844,120 in capital funding for Interior Health for 2021/2022
• Consider Bylaw No. 177 for Northern Health InCare Project Phase 1 capital expenditure
• Receive Interior Health shortlist for Cariboo Memorial Hospital Redevelopment Project
• Hear Northern Health capital plan update via teleconference
• Receive consent calendar with COVID-19 vaccine updates and health authority reports

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board approved $844,120 in capital funding for Interior Health's 2021/2022 fiscal year, with bylaws to be brought forward in February. The board also adopted Bylaw No. 177 for the Northern Health InCare Project Phase 1, and received reports on the Cariboo Memorial Hospital redevelopment shortlist. A motion to filter COVID updates for directors was defeated.

• Approved $844,120 capital funding for Interior Health 2021/2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 177 for Northern Health InCare Project Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Received Interior Health capital projects status report for November 2020 (unanimous)
• Received news release on Cariboo Memorial Hospital redevelopment shortlist (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to filter COVID updates to directors only
• Elected Director Simpson as Chair and Director Richmond as Vice-Chair (unanimous)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several planning items, including third reading of a zoning bylaw in Area G, adoption of two zoning bylaws in Areas A and L, and a development variance permit in Area E. The board will also review Agricultural Land Commission applications, notices on title, and various funding requests, including a $5,545 grant for the Horsefly Community Hall water system and a $20,000 grant application for a regional economic development website. Additionally, the board will consider a $250,000 grant application for online-viewing cameras at recreation centres and ratify December 2020 expenditures of $2,710,015.09.

• Third reading of South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5288, 2020 (Area G, 4016 Cariboo Hwy 97 S)
• Adoption of North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5250, 2019 (Area A, 3572 and 3580 Durrell Road)
• Adoption of South Cariboo Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5286, 2020 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5135, 2018 (Area L, 5646 Horse Lake Road)
• Approval of Development Variance Permit DVP20200046 (Area E, 2544 Chimney Lake Road) to increase ancillary structure floor area
• Approval of up to $5,545 from Community Works Fund for Horsefly Community Hall water system improvements

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive and adopt the October 22, 2020 minutes, then hear four delegation presentations on agricultural planning in the Cariboo Regional District from UNBC and Ministry of Agriculture representatives. The committee will also receive a letter from the Cariboo Agricultural Research Alliance about their initiatives and future goals. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on January 14, 2021.

• Delegation: Dr. David Connell, UNBC, on protecting farmland in CRD
• Delegation: Nicole Pressey, Ministry of Agriculture, on agriculture in CRD
• Delegation: Gregory Bartle, Ministry of Agriculture, on Strengthening Farming Program
• Delegation: Lori Fogarty and Martin Rossman, North Cariboo Agricultural Development Advisory Committee
• Correspondence: Cariboo Agricultural Research Alliance letter on initiatives and future goals

The Committee of the Whole received presentations on agricultural planning and a letter from the Cariboo Agricultural Research Alliance. It voted to invite the alliance's chair to the next meeting and to prepare a discussion paper on supporting the agriculture sector. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Received and adopted October 22, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Received letter from Cariboo Agricultural Research Alliance (unanimous)
• Invited David Zirnhelt to next meeting and directed staff to prepare discussion paper on agriculture support (unanimous)

Finance-Budget Committee

The Finance/Budget Committee received and adopted 2021 business plans for various services, including administration, grants, recreation, and economic development. It also reviewed the provisional 2021-2025 five-year financial plan and allocated COVID-19 Safe Restart funds to specific projects. All motions were carried, with one director opposed to the audio/visual recreation facilities allocation.

• Allocated $300,000 for recreation facility support, $108,000 for community hall support, $100,000 for emergency programs capacity building, $46,550 for digitization, $41,250 for Anahim Airport support, and $70,000 for South Cariboo mental health supports from COVID-19 Safe Restart funds
• Approved $171,200 for CRD Community Services audio/visual recreation facilities project (Director Forseth opposed)
• Received 2021 business plans for Areas A-L Administration, Grants for Assistance, Municipal Fiscal Services, Feasibility Study, Rural Feasibility Study, Governance, and North Cariboo Recreation and Parks
• Received revised 2021 business plans for South, Central, and North Cariboo Economic Development, South Cariboo Transit, CRD Quesnel Highway Rescue, CRD Quesnel Search and Rescue, Central Cariboo Recreation, Heritage Conservation, and Emergency Programs
• Received 2021-2025 provisional five-year financial plan and insurance renewal update

The committee received all remaining 2021 business plans and revised plans, and reviewed the provisional 2021-2025 financial plan. It approved allocating $665,800 in COVID-19 Safe Restart funds to six projects, plus an additional $171,200 for an audio/visual recreation facilities project, with one director opposed to the latter.

• Received 2021 business plans for Areas A-L Administration, Grants for Assistance, Municipal Fiscal Services, Feasibility Study, Rural Feasibility Study, Governance, North Cariboo Recreation and Parks (all unanimous)
• Received revised 2021 business plans for South/Central/North Cariboo Economic Development, South Cariboo Transit, CRD Quesnel Highway Rescue, CRD Quesnel Search and Rescue, Central Cariboo Recreation, Heritage Conservation, Emergency Programs and Disaster Resilience (all unanimous)
• Received provisional 2021-2025 Five Year Financial Plan reports (unanimous)
• Received update on CRD 2021 insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Allocated $300,000 to CRD Community Support - Recreation Facility Support (unanimous)
• Allocated $108,000 to CRD Community Support - Community Hall Support (unanimous)
• Allocated $100,000 to CRD Emergency Programs - Capacity Building (unanimous)
• Approved $171,200 for CRD Community Services - Audio/Visual recreation facilities project (carried, Director Forseth opposed)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting via teleconference to handle routine business: electing a chair, adopting the agenda and prior minutes, and making 2021 appointments. The main discussion item is the Quesnel Regional Airport Contribution Agreement, with supporting documents from the City of Quesnel attached for reference. The meeting is closed to physical public attendance due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published openly.

• Election of Chair
• Appointment of 2021 Co-Chair for North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee
• North Cariboo Appointments for 2021
• Discussion of Quesnel Regional Airport Contribution Agreement

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus held a procedural meeting, re-electing Director Sjostrom as Chair for 2021 and adopting the agenda and previous minutes. It appointed Director Glassford as Co-Chair of the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee and made other 2021 appointments, including Sjostrom to the UNBC Committee and Massier to the Air Quality Roundtable. The caucus also reaffirmed support for keeping the Quesnel Airport certified.

• Re-elected Director Sjostrom as Chair for 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted December 8, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Director Glassford as Co-Chair of North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Director Sjostrom to UNBC Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Director Massier to North Cariboo Air Quality Roundtable (unanimous)
• Continued support for Quesnel Airport certification (unanimous)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting via teleconference to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear from MLA Lorne Doerkson, and discuss two Grant for Assistance applications and a proposed regional trails and parks service. The meeting is closed to physical attendance due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published openly.

• Grant for Assistance application from 100 Mile Nordics
• Grant for Assistance application from Peter Skene Ogden Dry Grad Committee
• Proposed Regional Trails and Parks Service – District of 100 Mile House participation
• MLA Lorne Doerkson to introduce himself and provide an update

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting by teleconference to handle routine business: elect a chair, adopt the agenda and prior minutes, and consider several 2021 items. The main substantive item is a proposed three-year contribution agreement of $7,500 per year from the South Cariboo Economic Development Budget to support the 108 Mile Heritage Site. The caucus will also discuss appointments to South Cariboo committees and appoint a co-chair for the South Cariboo Joint Committee. The meeting is closed to physical public attendance due to COVID-19, but minutes will be published openly.

• Proposed $7,500 annual contribution to 108 Mile Heritage Site for a three-year term from South Cariboo Economic Development Budget
• Election of Chair for the caucus
• Adoption of November 9, 2020 meeting minutes
• Appointments to various South Cariboo Committees for 2021
• Appointment of 2021 Co-Chair for South Cariboo Joint Committee