Capital Regional District public meetings in 2022

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from November 14, 2022, and to receive the 2023 Grants for Assistance applications from 17 local organizations. The committee will decide on further action regarding these grant requests.

• 2023 Grants for Assistance applications from 17 groups, including 100 Mile Arts Council, 100 Mile Festival of the Arts, and South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce
• Adoption of minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting
• Adoption of the agenda as presented

The committee approved funding allocations for 15 different community organizations and societies. Several grants were approved despite being late or incomplete, requiring a waiver of Cariboo Regional District Policy.

• Approved 2023 Grants for Assistance for 15 organizations (Consensus)
• Allocated $10,000 from Electoral Area G to Lac La Hache Cemetery Association
• Allocated $3,000 to South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce (waived policy for late/incomplete application)
• Allocated $3,000 to Creekside Seniors Society (waived policy for late/incomplete application)
• Allocated $2,000 to PSO Dry Grad Committee (waived policy for late/incomplete application)
• Allocated $2,000 to 100 Mile House Flying Club (waived policy for late application)
• Allocated $2,000 to 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society (waived policy for operational status)
• Adopted the agenda and November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (Consensus)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several planning bylaws, including first, second, third readings and adoptions for rezonings and OCP amendments across multiple electoral areas. They will also hear a delegation on the Agricultural Area Plan, review grant applications, and decide on various permits and enforcement actions.

• Endorsement of Cariboo Regional District Agricultural Area Plan 2022
• First/second reading of rezoning bylaws for 5536 Birchwood Road (Area H) and 6670 Tatlayoko Road (Area J)
• Third reading for bylaws at 3973/3983 Ruth Lake Road (Area H)
• Adoption of multiple zoning/OCP bylaws (e.g., 2163 Dog Creek Road, 5501 Park Drive, 3973 Highway 97, 1352 Webber Road, Easzee Drive)
• Rejection of development variance permit (5916 Highway 24) and temporary use permit (Duncan Road)

The Board approved an application for up to $2 million for a runway overlay at the South Cariboo Regional Airport and endorsed the Cariboo Regional District Agricultural Area Plan. Several zoning amendment bylaws were adopted across various electoral areas. The Board also concurred with a TELUS proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications facility in Watch Lake.

• Approved application for up to $2M for South Cariboo Regional Airport runway overlay
• Concurred with TELUS proposal for wireless facility at 6303 Pioneer Road, Watch Lake
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 5295, 5358, 5383, 5389, and 5400
• Endorsed Cariboo Regional District Agricultural Area Plan
• Approved $30,000 grant application for Kersley Playground upgrades
• Approved airport use agreements with Pacific Coastal Airlines and Snooka Aircraft Services
• Approved $10,000 annual grant to Quesnel Community Foundation for the current term
• Renewed three-year 'Performances in the Park' agreement at $22,000 annually

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to consider two capital expenditure bylaws for Northern Health projects, approve funding for a patient transfer tool and videoconferencing equipment, and review a grant request from the South Cariboo Health Foundation. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving consent calendar items.

• Bylaw No. 202: Capital Expenditure (NH – Regional Wireless Replacement)
• Bylaw No. 203: Capital Expenditure (NH – InCare Project Phase 2)
• Funding request: $7,394 for Northern Health Patient Transfer Tool (CCRHD 3.9% share)
• Funding request: $8,533 for Northern Health Videoconferencing Equipment (CCRHD 3.9% share)
• South Cariboo Health Foundation request for Wound Care Clinic Partnership Grant

The Board adopted two capital expenditure bylaws for regional wireless replacement and the InCare Project Phase 2. It also approved funding for a patient transfer tool and videoconferencing equipment, and conditionally approved a grant for a wound care clinic.

• Adopted Capital Expenditure (NH – Regional Wireless Replacement) Bylaw No. 202, 2022 (Carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure (NH – InCare Project Phase 2) Bylaw No. 203, 2022 (Carried)
• Approved $7,394.00 for Northern Health Patient Transfer Tool project (Carried)
• Approved $8,533 for Northern Health Videoconferencing Equipment (Carried)
• Conditionally approved Foundation Partnership Grant to South Cariboo Health Foundation for Wound Care Clinic project, pending Interior Health support (Carried)
• Adopted November 10, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)

Finance-Budget Committee

The Finance/Budget Committee will review and receive dozens of 2023 business plans covering administration, development, emergency programs, utilities, and protective services. They will also discuss the 2023–2027 Provisional Five Year Financial Plan, including tax requisition changes. The meeting includes an in-camera session for items under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c) and 90(1)(g).

• 2023–2027 Provisional Five Year Financial Plan discussion with tax requisition details
• Business plans for 20 fire protection services, including Williams Lake Contract Fire Protection
• Business plans for 16 sewer and water services (e.g., Lac La Hache, 108 Mile, Wildwood)
• Business plans for transit, HandyDart, and economic development services
• In-camera session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c) and 90(1)(g)

The Finance-Budget Committee waived a professional services policy to award an asset appraisal contract to Suncorp. The committee also received the 2023–2027 Provisional Five Year Financial Plan and numerous 2023 business plans across multiple service sectors.

• Waived Professional Services Policy 04-05B-5(8) and awarded asset appraisal contract to Suncorp (Carried)
• Received 2023–2027 Provisional Five Year Financial Plan reports (Carried)
• Received 2023 business plans for General and Administration (Carried)
• Received 2023 business plans for Development Services (Carried)
• Received 2023 business plan for Building Inspection Services (Carried)
• Received 2023 business plans for Community Services, including airports, recreation, and economic development (Carried)
• Received 2023 business plans for Emergency Programs and Environmental Services (Carried)
• Received 2023 business plans for Protective Services and Library (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from September 22, 2022, and to receive a memorandum from Tera Grady, Supervisor of Solid Waste Management, dated November 30, 2022, regarding the Solid Waste Management Plan update. No decisions are proposed beyond receiving the memo.

• Receive memo on Solid Waste Management Plan update
• Adopt minutes of September 22, 2022 meeting

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 22, 2022. Members received a memorandum regarding the Solid Waste Management Plan update. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Solid Waste Management Plan update memorandum dated November 30, 2022 (Carried)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will hear from the Williams Lake Active Transportation Committee about concerns and suggestions for the regional district area. Members will also review 2023 Grants for Assistance applications from local groups, adopt prior meeting minutes, and consider their terms of reference.

• Delegation from Williams Lake Active Transportation Committee (Denise Deschene, Ruth Lloyd) to discuss concerns and suggestions
• Review of 2023 Central Cariboo Grants for Assistance applications, including Gavin Lake Forest Education Society and Horsefly Community Club
• Adoption of minutes from September 28, 2022 caucus meeting
• Caucus Terms of Reference attached for reference

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus approved funding for two grant applications. They also referred a transit expansion proposal to a joint committee for future review.

• Allocated $5,000 grant to Horsefly Community Club/Christmas Hamper Club from Electoral Area F funds (Consensus)
• Allocated $1,545 grant to Gavin Lake Forest Education Society, split between Electoral Areas D, E and F (Consensus)
• Referred transit expansion to the Williams Lake Fringe to the Central Cariboo Joint Committee in January 2023 (Consensus)
• Adopted September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (Consensus)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will consider appointing a 2023 Co-Chair for the North Cariboo Joint Committee and making appointments to the Quesnel Airport Advisory Committee. They will also discuss a grant for the Quesnel Community Foundation. The meeting includes routine adoption of the agenda and previous minutes.

• Appointment of 2023 Co-Chair for North Cariboo Joint Committee
• Appointments to Quesnel Airport Advisory Committee
• Discussion of grant for Quesnel Community Foundation
• Adoption of September 20, 2022 minutes

The Caucus appointed Director Jim Glassford as the 2023 North Cariboo Joint Committee Co-Chair and recommended three members for the Quesnel Airport Advisory Committee. The group also approved annual grants for the Quesnel Community Foundation and the posting of Area B grant applications.

• Appointed Director Jim Glassford as North Cariboo Joint Committee Co-Chair for 2023
• Recommended Director Jim Glassford, Fred Taylor, and Dan McKeith for appointment to the Quesnel Airport Advisory Committee for 2023
• Approved $10,000 per year in Grants for Assistance funding to the Quesnel Community Foundation for the balance of the term, apportioned by population between Electoral Areas A, B, C, and I
• Approved posting Area B Grants for Assistance applications on the Cariboo Regional District website for 2023

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee will consider adopting the minutes from its September 21, 2022 meeting and endorsing the 2023 five-year business and financial plans for South Cariboo Recreation and Culture Services, including the South Cariboo Recreation Centre capital plan. The committee will also endorse its 2023 meeting schedule, with nine meetings planned at 12:00 p.m. on Mondays.

• Endorsement of 2023 South Cariboo Recreation business, financial, and capital plans
• Approval of 2022-2025 Capital Plan v24 Oct 2022
• Adoption of minutes from September 21, 2022 meeting
• 2023 meeting schedule: Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 17, May 8, Jun 12, Sep 11, Oct 16, Nov 20

The South Cariboo Joint Committee endorsed the 2023 five-year business and financial plans for Recreation and Culture Services and the Recreation Centre capital plan. The committee also approved its meeting schedule for 2023.

• Endorsed 2023 five-year business and financial plans for South Cariboo Recreation and Culture Services (Consensus)
• Endorsed South Cariboo Recreation Centre capital plan (Consensus)
• Endorsed 2023 meeting schedule (Consensus)
• Adopted September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (Consensus)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt the agenda and minutes, and receive the official results of the 2022 local elections. The board will also consider several planning bylaws, temporary use permits, grant applications, and a request to remove restrictive covenants.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Adoption of zoning bylaws: BL 5409/5410 (Lac La Hache), BL 5338 (Area D), BL 5390 (Area L), BL 5392/5393 (Area A)
• Temporary use permit renewals: mud racing events (Area H) and RV residential use (Area B)
• Grant applications: $20,000 for Business Façade Improvement, $30,611 for Cariboo Ski Touring Club, $30,000 per fire department for UBCM
• Approval of $8,000 for Nimpo Lake Community Hall hot water system

The Board elected its leadership and adopted several zoning and official community plan amendments. It also approved various grant applications and funding for community projects, including arts and culture services.

• Elected Margo Wagner as Chair and John Massier as Vice-Chair
• Approved first and second readings of Bylaws 5409 and 5410 for Area G
• Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaws 5338 (Area D), 5390 (Area L), 5392 and 5393 (Area A)
• Approved 3-year renewal of Temporary Use Permit 20180051 for mud racing and camping in Area H
• Deferred Temporary Use Permit application for RV residential use in Area B to December 9, 2022
• Approved $8,000 for a new hot water system at Nimpo Lake Community Hall
• Endorsed $84,500 in annual payments for Arts and Culture Fee for Service agreements (2023-2025)
• Authorized grant applications for Business Façade Improvement ($20,000) and UBCM emergency preparedness (up to $30,000 per VFD)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and consider several funding items. The main business is a bylaw for GR Baker ultrasound replacements, plus two Northern Health funding requests for wireless replacement and InCare Phase 2. The board will also receive a consent calendar and delegations memorandum.

• Bylaw No. 201, 2022: Capital Expenditure for GR Baker Ultrasound Replacements, for three readings and adoption
• Northern Health funding request: $3,120 for 2022 Regional Wireless Replacement (CCRHD's 3.9% share)
• Northern Health funding request: $154,440 for InCare Project Phase 2 (CCRHD's 3.9% share)
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Consent calendar includes Interior Health items on online X-ray bookings in Clearwater and Career Access Program adding 337 positions

The Board adopted Bylaw No. 201, 2022 for ultrasound replacements at GR Baker. It also approved funding for Northern Health's Regional Wireless Replacement and InCare Project Phase 2. The meeting included the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Elected Director Richmond as Chair
• Elected Director Sjostrom as Vice-Chair
• Adopted Capital Expenditure (NH – GR Baker Ultrasound Replacements) Bylaw No. 201, 2022
• Approved $3,120 for Regional Wireless Replacement (3.9% share)
• Approved $154,440 for InCare Project Phase 2 (3.9% share)
• Adopted October 6, 2022 meeting minutes

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

This agenda contains only a call to order and a link to the full agenda on the City of Williams Lake website. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 12:30–1:45 p.m.
• Location: Williams Lake Protective Services Meeting Room, Suite D - 180 North Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider third reading and adoption of several zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws, including rezoning for residential, commercial, and special exception uses at properties across the region. The board will also review public hearing results for these bylaws, decide on a development variance permit rejection, a temporary use permit for an RV, and whether to concur with two TELUS wireless telecommunications facility proposals. Additionally, the board will consider funding for solar panel projects at community halls and other administrative items.

• Rezoning at 3973 Highway 97 from Commercial to Townsite Residential and RR 3 to R 2 (Bylaws 5382, 5383)
• Rezoning at 1352 Webber Road from Rural Residential 2 to Country Residential and RR 2 to RR 3 (Bylaws 5388, 5389)
• Rezoning at 21140 Chilcotin Hwy 20 from C 1 to C 1-2 special exception (Bylaw 5396)
• Rezoning at Eazee Drive from Open Space to R 1-1 special exception (Bylaw 5400)
• Up to $30,000 for Lone Butte Historical Association solar panels, $24,000 for Likely Community Hall, $50,000 for Big Lake Community Hall from Community Works Fund

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved third reading and adoption of several zoning amendment bylaws, including rezonings for residential and commercial uses in Areas G, C, J, L, F, and I. The Board also concurred with TELUS proposals to construct two wireless telecommunications facilities in Area J, and approved up to $104,000 in Community Works Funding for solar panel projects at three community halls. A development variance permit for a property on Emerald Crescent was rejected, and a temporary use permit application was deferred.

• Approved third reading of Bylaws 5382 and 5383 for rezoning at 3973 Highway 97 (Area G) from Commercial to Townsite Residential (carried)
• Approved third reading of Bylaws 5388 and 5389 for rezoning at 1352 Webber Road (Area C) from Rural Residential 2 to Country Residential (carried)
• Approved third reading of Bylaw 5396 for rezoning at 21140 Chilcotin Hwy 20 (Area J) from General Commercial to Special Exception C 1-2 (carried)
• Approved third reading of Bylaw 5400 for rezoning at Eazee Drive (Area G) from Open Space to Special Exception R 1-1 (carried)
• Approved third reading and adoption of Bylaw 5381 for rezoning at 6145 Lone Butte-Horse Lk Rd (Area L) from Rural 1 to Rural 2 (carried)
• Approved third reading and adoption of Bylaw 5399 for rezoning at 1211 Desautel Road (Area F) from Rural 2 to Rural 3 (carried)
• Approved third reading and adoption of Bylaw 5405 for rezoning at Kluskus Forest Service Road (Area I) from Resource/Agricultural to Special Exception M 3-1 and R/A-2 (carried)
• Deferred adoption of Bylaw 5358 for rezoning at 5501 Park Drive (Area G) for up to 90 days (carried)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will consider adopting a bylaw for a capital expenditure related to a Quesnel substance abuse leasehold improvement, and will vote on funding $212,800 for ultrasound replacements at GR Baker hospital. The board will also receive reports, including a quarterly update and correspondence from health authorities, and may move into a closed session.

• Adoption of Capital Expenditure (NH – Quesnel Substance Abuse Leasehold Improvement) Amendment Bylaw No. 186(1), 2022
• Approval of $212,800 (40% share) for GR Baker ultrasound replacements, with bylaw to come in November
• Receive CCRHD Quarterly Report Q3 2022 on healthcare recruitment and retention
• Receive consent calendar items including Interior Health drug checking and Northern Health community update
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c) and 90(2)(b)

The board approved $212,800 as its 40% share for ultrasound replacements at GR Baker Hospital, with a bylaw to be brought forward in November. It also gave three readings and adopted Bylaw No. 186(1) for Quesnel substance abuse leasehold improvements. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $212,800 for GR Baker ultrasound replacements (unanimous weighted vote)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 186(1) for Quesnel substance abuse leasehold improvements (unanimous weighted vote)
• Received Q3 2022 healthcare recruitment and retention report (unanimous)
• Received consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Adopted September 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Connectivity Committee

The Connectivity Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes from September 7, 2022, and to receive a draft report to the Committee of the Whole prepared by Chair Maureen LeBourdais. No other substantive items are listed.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of September 7, 2022 minutes
• Receive draft report to Committee of the Whole

The committee received and adopted the September 2022 draft report to the Committee of the Whole, with changes discussed during the meeting. A final version will be submitted to the Cariboo Regional District Board for receipt and endorsement at the October 6, 2022 board meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of September 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received draft report to Committee of the Whole and directed final version to CRD Board for endorsement (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 11:14 a.m. (unanimous)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meets to adopt minutes, hear a delegation from the Williams Lake RCMP, receive a letter from the Active Transportation Group, and discuss the 2022 Central Cariboo and Economic Development Business Plan and accessible transportation from fringe areas into Williams Lake. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions listed beyond adopting minutes and receiving reports.

• Delegation from Williams Lake RCMP (S/Sgt. Darren Dodge) providing an update
• Letter from Active Transportation Group Williams Lake to be received
• Discussion of 2022 Central Cariboo and Economic Development Business Plan
• Discussion of accessible transportation from WL fringe areas into City of Williams Lake
• Adoption of June 22, 2022 minutes and Action Page

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus met on September 28, 2022, and adopted the agenda (with item 5.2 removed) and the minutes from June 22, 2022, by consensus. They received a letter from the Active Transportation Group and an update from the Williams Lake RCMP detachment commander. The action page was received with one item removed, and the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural approvals.

• Adopted agenda as presented, less item 5.2 (by consensus)
• Adopted minutes of June 22, 2022 (by consensus)
• Received letter from Active Transportation Group (by consensus)
• Received action page with item 1 removed (by consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 p.m. (by consensus)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to consider a budget amendment requested by Northern Health to cover increased costs of the Quesnel Substance Abuse Leasehold Improvements. The board will vote on approving $166,800 as its 40% share of the additional cost, with a bylaw amendment to follow in October. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes, a consent calendar, and a verbal update from a meeting with Minister Dix.

• Approval of $166,800 additional funding for Quesnel Substance Abuse Leasehold Improvements (CCRHD 40% share)
• Amendment to Bylaw #186 to be brought forward October 6, 2022
• Receipt of Northern Health Community Update - September 2022
• Receipt of City of Williams Lake media release on Healthcare Landing Coordinators
• Verbal update from Chair Simpson on meeting with Minister Dix

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board approved a $166,800 budget amendment for the Quesnel Substance Abuse Leasehold Improvements, representing the district's 40% share of cost increases. The board also adopted the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and a consent calendar. A bylaw amendment will be brought forward for three readings at the October 6, 2022 meeting.

• Approved $166,800 additional funding for Quesnel Substance Abuse Leasehold Improvements (CCH.2022-9B-4)
• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented (CCH.2022-9B-1)
• Adopted the minutes of the September 1, 2022 meeting (CCH.2022-9B-2)
• Received the Delegations Memorandum of Business (CCH.2022-9B-3)
• Received the Hospital Consent Calendar (CCH.2022-9B-5)
• Received a media release from the City of Williams Lake on Healthcare Landing Coordinators (CCH.2022-9B-6)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:39 a.m. (CCH.2022-9B-7)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several items, including first reading of a Green Lake and Area Official Community Plan amendment bylaw, a memorandum of understanding for the Hodgson Road landslide, and an amendment to the election officers remuneration policy. The board will also receive reports on building permits, the WL Stampede, and a proposed 2023 meeting schedule, and will hold an in-camera session.

• First reading of Green Lake and Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5408, 2022
• Memorandum of Understanding for the Hodgson Road Landslide between CRD, Province, and City of Williams Lake
• Amendment to Remuneration for Election Officers Policy (No. 2019-5B-28)
• 2023 Board Meeting Schedule
• Building Permit Statistics for August 2022

The board approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding for the Hodgson Slide Complex between the CRD, the Province, and the City of Williams Lake, and directed authorized signatories to sign the agreement. It also gave first reading to Green Lake and Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5408, 2022, and adopted an amended policy on remuneration for election officers. Two advisory committee appointments were rescinded. The 2023 board meeting schedule was deferred to the October 6 meeting.

• Approved entering into a Memorandum of Understanding for the Hodgson Slide Complex with the Province and City of Williams Lake, and authorized signatories to sign.
• Approved first reading of Green Lake and Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5408, 2022.
• Adopted an amendment to the Remuneration for Election Officers/Officials Policy (No. 2019-5B-28).
• Deferred the 2023 Board Meeting Schedule to the October 6, 2022, board meeting.
• Rescinded the appointment of Tony McHale from Area B Advisory Planning Commission.
• Rescinded the appointment of Tim Lostrom from Agricultural Development Advisory Committee.
• Received the minutes of the Connectivity Committee meeting of September 7, 2022.
• Closed the meeting to the public to discuss items under Section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive and adopt minutes from June 9, 2022, and to receive two staff memos: one on fire protection area distances and one on zoning and rural land use bylaw definitions of dwelling and carriage house. The meeting also includes an in-camera session for items permitted under the Community Charter. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond receiving the memos and adopting minutes.

• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(a), (c), (g) of the Community Charter
• Memo on fire protection area distances from Manager of Protective Services
• Memo on dwelling and carriage house definitions from Manager of Planning Services
• Adoption of June 9, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole received two staff reports and directed staff to develop a policy on fire protection area distances and to proceed with Option 1 for clarifying dwelling definitions in zoning bylaws. No final decisions were made; both items are recommendations for the Board's future consideration.

• Received report on fire protection area distances and directed staff to develop a policy (carried)
• Received report on zoning definitions and directed staff to proceed with Option 1 for carriage house vs. secondary dwelling clarity (carried)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from April 14, 2022, and to consider renewing the 100 Mile and District Outriders' use and occupancy agreement for the equestrian grounds for five years under current terms. The committee will also review the 2022 South Cariboo Recreation and Culture business and financial plans as reference items.

• Renewal of 100 Mile and District Outriders Use and Occupancy Agreement (2023-27) for equestrian grounds
• Adoption of minutes from April 14, 2022 meeting
• Review of 2022 South Cariboo Recreation and Culture Business and Financial Plans

The committee renewed the 100 Mile and District Outriders Equestrian Grounds Use and Occupancy Agreement for an additional five years under current terms. The agenda and previous meeting minutes were also adopted by consensus. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (by consensus)
• Adopted minutes of April 14, 2022 meeting (by consensus)
• Renewed 100 Mile and District Outriders equestrian grounds use and occupancy agreement for five years under current terms (by consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:55 p.m.

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hear an update from the Quesnel RCMP, and consider a one-year contribution agreement with Barkerville Heritage Trust for outhouse maintenance at Blessings Grave and Stanley Cemetery. The $4,800 contribution would come from the 2022 North Cariboo Economic Development Budget as a trial, with a multi-year agreement possible for 2023. The 2022 Economic Development Business and Financial Plans are also attached for reference.

• $4,800 contribution agreement with Barkerville Heritage Trust for outhouse maintenance at Blessings Grave and Stanley Cemetery
• Delegation from Quesnel RCMP Detachment Commander S/Sgt. Richard Weseen
• 2022 North Cariboo Economic Development Business and Financial Plans for reference
• Adoption of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The caucus approved a one-year contribution agreement with Barkerville Heritage Trust for outhouse maintenance at Blessings Grave and Stanley Cemetery, with a $4,800 contribution from the 2022 North Cariboo Economic Development Budget. The agreement is a trial period, with a multi-year agreement expected to be considered for 2023 onward. The caucus also received an update from the Quesnel RCMP and adopted the agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of the June 14, 2022 meeting.
• Received an update from S/Sgt. Richard Weseen, Quesnel RCMP Detachment Commander.
• Approved a one-year contribution agreement with Barkerville Heritage Trust for outhouse maintenance at Blessings Grave and Stanley Cemetery, with a $4,800 contribution from the 2022 North Cariboo Economic Development Budget, as a trial period with expectation of a multi-year agreement for 2023 forward.
• Authorized the appropriate signatories to execute the agreement.
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:25 p.m.

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Preparedness Committee is meeting to receive updates on emergency operations from April to August 2022, prioritize recommendations from a key findings report, and consider applications for FireSmart and Canadian Red Cross funding. The committee will also review an emergency response protocol and land communications procedure. All items are for discussion or decision, with no public hearings scheduled.

• EOC reporting for April to August 2022
• Emergency Program Key Findings Report prioritization and workplan update
• Application for UBCM 2023 Community Resiliency Investment – FireSmart Community Funding and Supports
• Funding application to Canadian Red Cross Wildfires 2017 for a Risk Awareness Campaign
• Emergency Response Protocol and Title Land Communications Procedure

The Emergency Preparedness Committee received several reports and authorized staff to proceed with two funding applications: one for UBCM Community Resiliency Investment FireSmart funding and one for a Canadian Red Cross risk awareness campaign. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of March 9, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received EOC report for April to August 2022 (carried)
• Received Emergency Program Key Findings Report and workplan update (carried)
• Authorized staff to apply for UBCM CRI FireSmart Community Funding and Supports (carried)
• Authorized staff to apply for Canadian Red Cross Wildfires 2017 risk awareness campaign funding (carried)
• Received Emergency Response Protocol and Title Land Communications Procedure (carried)
• Adjourned at 11:15 a.m. (carried)

Connectivity Committee

The Connectivity Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive a summary of its year-to-date meetings, and hear from a provincial official about rural connectivity. The committee will also discuss proposed recommendations to the CRD Board and next steps.

• Delegation: Jerri Wilkins, Director of Community Engagement and Planning, Ministry of Citizens' Services, on provincial role in rural connectivity
• Receive summary of CRD Connectivity Committee meetings to September 7, 2022
• Adopt minutes of May 25, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of proposed recommendations to CRD Board

The committee adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and received a summary of its meetings to date. A delegation from the Ministry of Citizens' Services discussed the provincial government's role in rural connectivity. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of May 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received summary of CRD Connectivity Committee meetings to September 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is holding a routine meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from August 12, 2022, receive a delegations memorandum, and accept consent calendar items including correspondence from Interior Health on heat warnings and overdose awareness. No substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from August 12, 2022
• Receive delegations memorandum of business
• Receive consent calendar including Interior Health heat warning guidance (Aug 16, 2022) and overdose awareness notice (Aug 30, 2022)

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board met on September 1, 2022, and adopted the agenda, minutes from August 12, 2022, and a consent calendar of reports and correspondence. The board then held a brief closed session under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter before adjourning. No substantive decisions on funding or projects were made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of August 12, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Received Delegations Memorandum of Business (carried)
• Received consent calendar items (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera session (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:48 a.m. (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider third reading of five zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws, adopt two other bylaws, and handle a development variance permit, Agricultural Land Commission applications, and routine financial and administrative items. The agenda includes multiple public hearing results for property rezonings across various electoral areas, plus a request to remove restrictive covenants and a proposed staffing change with a 4.5% wage budget increase.

• Third reading for BL 5352 (1033 Jade Street, R2 to C3), BL 5374/5375 (7976 Begbie Road, Rural Holding to Rural Residential), BL 5390 (7736 High Country Road, C2 to C2-26), BL 5391 (2575 Norwood Road, C5 to RR1), BL 5392/5393 (1381 Sam Toy Road, Institutional to Highway Service Commercial)
• Third reading and adoption of BL 5386 (Marsh Road, RR2 to RR3)
• Adoption of BL 5358 (5501 Park Drive, C1 to C4-7)
• Development variance permit for 8476 Gerald Crescent to reduce front yard setback from 7.6m to 4.5m
• Adoption of Gook Road Streetlighting Service Establishment Bylaw No. 5394, 2022

The Cariboo Regional District Board gave third reading to five zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws for properties in Areas A, B, G, and L, covering rezonings to highway commercial, rural residential, and special exception zones. The board also deferred adoption of a zoning bylaw for 5501 Park Drive to allow a building permit submission, and approved a development variance permit reducing a front yard setback on Gerald Crescent. Monthly expenditures of $3,190,092.87 were ratified, and a streetlighting service bylaw for Gook Road was adopted.

• Third reading given to BL 5352 rezoning 1033 Jade Street to Highway Commercial (C-3)
• Third reading given to BL 5374/5375 rezoning 7976 Begbie Road to Rural Residential/RR-3
• Third reading given to BL 5390 rezoning 7736 High Country Road to Special Exception C-2-26
• Third reading given to BL 5391 rezoning 2575 Norwood Road to Rural 1 (RR-1)
• Third reading given to BL 5392/5393 rezoning 1381 Sam Toy Road to Highway Service Commercial/C-4
• Adoption of BL 5386 (Marsh Road rezoning to RR-3) deferred to allow building permit submission
• Development variance permit issued reducing front yard setback at 8476 Gerald Crescent from 7.6m to 4.5m
• Monthly expenditures of $3,190,092.87 ratified

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider several planning bylaws for first and second reading, including rezoning in Areas C, F, G, H, and I, plus an Agricultural Land Commission application and a temporary use permit. They will also review financial reports, approve a budget amendment for McKinley Drive infrastructure, and consider a late UBCM resolution on RCMP hiring input.

• Rezoning at 1352 Webber Road (Area C) from Rural Residential 2 to Country Residential and RR2 to RR3
• Rezoning at 1211 Desautel Road (Area F) from RR2 to RR3
• Rezoning at Easzee Drive (Area G) from Open Space Parkland to Special Exception R1-1, with $1,400 fee refund
• Rezoning at 3973/3983 Ruth Lake Road (Area H) with covenants for shoreland management and water system upgrades
• Budget amendment transferring $20,000 each from Lac La Hache Sewer and Water for McKinley Drive relocates

The Cariboo Regional District Board adopted a policy for releasing the Quesnel, Williams Lake and Surrounding Fringe Areas LiDAR Study. The board also gave first and second readings to several zoning and official community plan amendment bylaws across multiple electoral areas, and approved a temporary use permit for a mobile asphalt plant. A request to defer an Agricultural Land Commission application to September was carried, and the board approved a $5,500 sponsorship for the Williams Lake First Nation's pow wow.

• Adopted Policy on LiDAR Study Release (carried)
• Approved first and second readings of Bylaw 5388 and 5389 for rezoning at 1352 Webber Road (carried)
• Approved first and second reading of Bylaw 5399 for rezoning at 1211 Desautel Road (carried)
• Approved first and second reading of Bylaw 5400 for rezoning on Easzee Drive (carried)
• Approved first and second readings of Bylaws 5403 and 5404 for rezoning at 3973 and 3983 Ruth Lake Road (carried)
• Approved first and second reading of Bylaw 5405 for rezoning on Kluskus Forest Service Road (carried)
• Deferred consideration of ALR application ALRD20220034 to September 1, 2022 (carried)
• Approved temporary use permit for mobile asphalt plant on West Fraser Road (carried)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to consider adopting two capital expenditure bylaws for equipment replacements at GR Baker Memorial Hospital, and to receive reports including a deferred motion on hospice services funding. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and a consent calendar of health authority updates.

• Bylaw No. 200: Capital Expenditure (NH – GR Baker General X-Ray Replacement) for first, second, third reading and adoption
• Bylaw No. 199: Capital Expenditure (NH – GR Baker Lab Chemistry Analyzers Replacement) for first, second, third reading and adoption
• Deferred motion regarding support for hospice services funding (from Town of Gibsons resolution)
• CCRHD Quarterly Report Q2 2022 on healthcare recruitment and retention
• Consent calendar with updates from Northern Health and Interior Health

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board adopted two capital expenditure bylaws for GR Baker Memorial Hospital: one for X-ray replacement (Bylaw No. 200) and one for lab chemistry analyzers replacement (Bylaw No. 199). Both were read three times and adopted. A motion to support a UBCM resolution encouraging local governments to fund hospice societies was defeated.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 200 for GR Baker General X-Ray Replacement
• Adopted Bylaw No. 199 for GR Baker Lab Chemistry Analyzers Replacement
• Received consent calendar items
• Received Q2 2022 Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Report
• Defeated motion to support UBCM hospice services funding resolution

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board approved funding for two pieces of medical equipment at GR Baker Hospital, totaling $876,400, and adopted a bylaw for a long-term care bus. The board also deferred a motion to support hospice funding pending a staff report on local services.

• Adopted Capital Expenditure (Deni House Long-Term Care Bus) Bylaw No. 198, 2022
• Approved $476,400 for GR Baker Lab Chemistry Analyzer replacement (40% share)
• Approved $400,000 for GR Baker General X-Ray replacement (40% share)
• Approved Addendum 22-001 for additional support in recruitment of locums
• Deferred motion to support Town of Gibsons hospice funding; staff to report on local hospice/palliative services

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider several zoning bylaw amendments, development permits, and a recreation fee schedule. It will also vote on a five-year agreement renewal with the Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club and receive updates on solid waste and grants.

• Zoning amendments for properties on Chilcotin Hwy 20, Speed Crescent, Park Drive, Evergreen Drive, Bridge Lake North Road, West Fraser Road, Block Drive, and Beach Crescent
• Development permit applications for 5501 Park Drive and 1249 Sam Toy Road
• Approval of South Cariboo Recreation Fees and Charges 2022-2025 with no increase in year one and 3% in years two and three
• Renewal of Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club use and occupancy agreement for five years at $27,318 annually, increasing 2% per year
• Alternative Approval Process for Gook Road Streetlighting Service Establishment Bylaw No. 5394

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved several zoning and official community plan amendments, renewed the Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club use and occupancy agreement for five years, and adopted multiple bylaws including the Bouchie Lake Fire Protection Loan Authorization. The board also approved grants for assistance and allocations from COVID-19 restart funds.

• Approved first and second reading of Bylaw 5396 rezoning at 21140 Chilcotin Hwy 20 to Special Exception C 1-2 (carried)
• Approved third reading of Bylaws 5326, 5358, 5369, 5371, and 5372 for various rezoning applications (carried)
• Adopted Bylaws 5376 and 5377 rezoning at 1548 West Fraser Road to Neighbourhood Commercial and Service Commercial (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 5387 rezoning at 5064 Block Drive to Special Exception Residential 1-1 (carried)
• Approved development permits for 5501 Park Drive and 1249 Sam Toy Road (carried)
• Renewed Wranglers Junior B Hockey Club agreement for 5 years with annual fee of $27,318 increasing 2% yearly (carried)
• Approved South Cariboo Recreation fees with no increase in year one and 3% in years two and three (carried)
• Adopted Bouchie Lake Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw 5353 and authorized borrowing up to $320,000 for a new fire engine (carried)

Solid Waste Management Committee

The Capital Regional District's Solid Waste Management Committee is meeting to adopt minutes and receive a progress report on updating the Solid Waste Management Plan. The committee will consider endorsing a second phase of public consultation in fall 2022, after local government elections. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive decisions listed.

• Progress report on Solid Waste Management Plan update, dated June 24, 2022
• Proposal to initiate phase two public consultation in fall 2022
• Adoption of minutes from November 26, 2021 meeting
• Advisory committee meeting minutes from Nov 2021 to Apr 2022

The committee received the June 2022 progress report on the Solid Waste Management Plan update, including advisory committee minutes. It decided to initiate phase two public consultation in fall 2022, after local government elections. The agenda and previous minutes were adopted, and the meeting adjourned.

• Adopted agenda as presented
• Adopted minutes of November 26, 2021 meeting
• Received June 2022 progress report on Solid Waste Management Plan update
• Initiated phase two public consultation in fall 2022 after elections

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The provided document contains only the meeting time, location, and administrative instructions. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are listed in the text.

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes from May 17, 2022, and to consider a proposed amendment to the McLeese Lake Farmers Market Association's three-year contribution agreement. The amendment would allocate $1,000 of the annual contribution from the North Cariboo Economic Development Budget. The meeting is scheduled for 15 minutes and includes only this one substantive item.

• Approval of amended McLeese Lake Farmers Market Association contribution agreement
• $1,000 annual contribution allocated from North Cariboo Economic Development Budget
• Adoption of May 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus approved an amendment to the McLeese Lake Farmer's Market Association's three-year contribution agreement, allocating $1,000 of the annual contribution from the North Cariboo Economic Development Budget. The agenda and minutes from the previous meeting were also adopted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved McLeese Lake Farmer's Market Association contribution agreement amendment, allocating $1,000 annually from North Cariboo Economic Development Budget (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of May 17, 2022 meeting (carried)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting briefly in Barkerville to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive a delegations memo, and review consent calendar items from Interior Health. The board will also receive correspondence from Interior Health responding to Chair Simpson's March 9 letter, and a request from the City of Quesnel for additional healthcare recruitment and retention funding, with further action at the board's discretion.

• Request from City of Quesnel for additional Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Funding
• Interior Health response to Chair Simpson's letter dated March 9, 2022
• Interior Health updates on opioid use treatment, toxic drug text alerts, and heart monitor upgrades
• Adoption of minutes from May 19, 2022 board meeting

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board approved funding 40% of the Deni House Long-Term Care Bus purchase, totaling $46,800, with one director opposed. The board also approved the City of Quesnel's request for additional healthcare recruitment and retention funding, with contract amendments to be brought back. Other items were procedural, including adopting the agenda, minutes, and consent calendar.

• Approved $46,800 for 40% of Deni House Long-Term Care Bus purchase (carried, Director Bachmeier opposed)
• Approved City of Quesnel's request for additional healthcare recruitment and retention funding (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted May 19, 2022 board minutes (carried)
• Received delegations memorandum of business (carried)
• Received hospital consent calendar items (carried)
• Received Interior Health response to Chair Simpson's letter (carried)
• Adjourned at 10:13 a.m. (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Board is reviewing several planning bylaw amendments for various electoral areas. Discussions also include storm drain improvements on McKinley Drive and water system upgrades at Big Lake Community Hall.

• Zoning amendment for 7102 Grossett Road (Area L)
• Zoning amendment for Marsh Road (Area I)
• Rezoning rejection for 1352 Webber Road (Area C)
• Storm drain improvements on McKinley Drive up to $120,000
• Big Lake Community Hall water improvements up to $9,000

The Cariboo Regional District Board endorsed a grant application for up to $6 million for the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Service Gymnastics Facility Project. The board also approved several zoning bylaw readings, a development permit, a temporary use permit, and various funding allocations. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Endorsed $6M grant application for gymnastics facility (carried)
• Approved first and second reading of Bylaw 5386 (Area I rezoning) (carried)
• Deferred rezoning application at 1352 Webber Road up to 90 days (carried)
• Approved first and second reading of Bylaw 5390 (Area L rezoning) with covenants (carried)
• Approved first and second reading of Bylaw 5391 (Area B rezoning) with covenant (carried)
• Approved first and second reading of Bylaws 5392 and 5393 (Area A rezoning) (carried)
• Approved development permit at 7250 Texas Road (carried)
• Approved temporary use permit for RV at 5132 Perkins Road (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Capital Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting in Barkerville to hear a delegation from Osisko Development Corporation about the Cariboo Gold Project, and to discuss public hearing waiver procedures, the 2023 budget process, and a proposed regional trails and parks service. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and adjourning.

• Delegation from Osisko Development Corporation on Cariboo Gold Project updates
• Discussion of Bill 26 and public hearing waiver procedures
• Strategic discussion on 2023 budget preparation and public consultation
• Proposed establishment of a Regional Trails and Parks Service
• Meeting held 'Board on the Road' in Barkerville, BC

The Committee of the Whole received a report on the proposed Regional Trails and Parks Service and decided to resume discussion in spring 2023, after the local government election. They also received a report on public hearing waiver procedures and directed staff to research and report back. A report on 2023 budget preparation was received, and a delegation from Osisko Development Corporation provided updates on the Cariboo Gold project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received report on public hearing waiver procedures and directed staff to research and report back (carried)
• Received updated proposed Regional Trails and Parks Service and deferred discussion to spring 2023 (carried)
• Received report on 2023 budget preparation, process, and public consultation (carried)
• Adopted agenda and minutes (carried)

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is meeting to discuss several administrative items, including a request to rescind a policy on special occasion liquor license advertisements, a draft policy for managing board correspondence, a draft email records policy, and a tower siting process update. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being received for discussion or further action at the committee's discretion.

• Request to rescind Policy #13-03B-30 on special occasion liquor license advertisements
• Draft Board Correspondence Management Policy
• Draft Email Records Policy
• Tower Siting Process update from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

The committee received reports and directed staff to draft a tower siting policy following ISED standards with expanded public notification, and to refer it to the Connectivity Committee. It also rescinded the Special Occasion Liquor License Advertisements Policy and continued development of draft correspondence and email records policies. All motions carried unanimously.

• Directed staff to draft tower siting policy following ISED standard with expanded notification radius (carried)
• Referred draft tower siting policy to Connectivity Committee and Policy Committee (carried)
• Rescinded Policy 13-03B-30 Special Occasion Liquor License Advertisements Policy (carried)
• Continued development of draft Board Correspondence Management Policy (carried)
• Continued development of draft Email Records Policy (carried)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will meet to receive a presentation from Dawson Road Maintenance on road maintenance in the Central Cariboo, and to discuss a grant application from the Williams Lake Stampede Parade Committee. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and the action page.

• Delegation: Vickie Boudrias, Dawson Road Maintenance, update on road maintenance
• Discussion: Support for Stampede Parade, with CCACS grant application attached
• Adoption of minutes from March 23, 2022
• Receipt of Action Page for May 25, 2022

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to receive reports and consider recommendations from the Esler Recreation Advisory Commission, including capital project funding, a grant application for the Esler Sports Complex, and a disc golf agreement. The committee will also receive the 2021 Scout Island trail report and discuss designation of safe air spaces.

• $5,000 to each of three groups (Slo-Pitch, Soccer, Minor Fastball) for 2022 capital projects
• Application to UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund for up to $5,000,000 for Esler Sports Complex access road and parking
• Five-year Use and Occupancy Agreement with Cariboo Disc Golf Club for course at Esler Sports Complex
• Appointment of 2022 advisory commission members and bylaw amendment for disc golf representative
• 2021 Scout Island Fee for Service Trail System Report received

Connectivity Committee

The Connectivity Committee will hear presentations from the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako and the Peace River Regional District about their connectivity services and initiatives. The committee will also consider adopting the April 22, 2022 minutes and receiving a TELUS request for comment on Cariboo connectivity.

• Delegation from Regional District of Bulkley Nechako on its Connectivity service
• Delegation from Peace River Regional District on connectivity initiatives
• TELUS request for comment on 'Spotlight on Cariboo Connectivity'
• Adoption of April 22, 2022 meeting minutes

The committee received presentations from the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako and the Peace River Regional District on their connectivity services and initiatives. It also received a TELUS request for comment on Cariboo connectivity. No substantive decisions were made; all actions were procedural.

• Adopted agenda as presented
• Adopted April 22, 2022 minutes
• Received TELUS request for comment on Cariboo connectivity

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board rejected two proposed zoning and OCP amendment bylaws for 88 Soda Creek Road (Area D) after the Advisory Planning Commission opposed them, and refunded the $1,900 application fee. The board also gave first and second reading to several other planning bylaws, adopted two bylaws for Lucky Strike RV Camp, and supported grant applications for ski clubs and a TELUS tower.

• Rejected Williams Lake Fringe Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5379, 2022 (Area D, 88 Soda Creek Road)
• Rejected Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5380, 2022 (Area D)
• Refunded $1,900 application fee for File No. 3360-20/20220001 (Area D)
• Gave first and second reading to Bylaws 5374, 5375, 5381, 5382, 5383, 5387 (various areas)
• Adopted Interlakes Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5317, 2021 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5318, 2021 (Lucky Strike RV Camp)
• Authorized submission of ALR application for subdivision at 2620 Chimney Lake Road with recommendation for approval
• Concurred with TELUS proposal for wireless facility at 3819 Dodge Road, Lac La Hache
• Supported NDIT grant applications for Cariboo Ski Touring Club ($30,416.40) and Lightning Creek Ski Club ($100,000)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Board is reviewing a service agreement with the City of Williams Lake regarding central and south Cariboo landing and retention. Additionally, the Board is discussing preferred options for housing supports.

• Central and South Cariboo Landing and Retention Contract for Services Agreement with the City of Williams Lake
• Options for Housing Supports report regarding leasing preference
• IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report - Fiscal Year End Summary 2021-2022

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District confirmed two resolutions from an April 29 in-camera meeting: entering into a Central and South Cariboo Landing and Retention Contract for Services Agreement with the City of Williams Lake, and exploring leasing as the preferred option for housing supports. All other agenda items were routine approvals of agenda, minutes, and reports.

• Confirmed contract with City of Williams Lake for Central and South Cariboo Landing and Retention (carried)
• Confirmed leasing as preferred option for housing supports (carried)
• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted April 29, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Received delegations memorandum (carried)
• Received hospital consent calendar (carried)
• Received IHA capital projects status report (carried)
• Closed meeting for in-camera discussion (carried)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to receive an update from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on road recovery projects in the North Cariboo, and to consider correspondence on a local agricultural marketing project and a Legion dock project. The agenda includes adoption of minutes and standard procedural items.

• Delegation: Greg Bruce, MOTI, on Cariboo Roads Recovery Projects
• Deferred item: FARMED 'Opportunities 2022' project correspondence
• Royal Canadian Legion #94 request for letter of support for Legion Beach Accessible Dock Project
• Adoption of minutes from March 8, 2022 meeting

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus approved $3,000 in funding for the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association's Opportunities 2022 project, with a possible extension into 2023. They also agreed to provide a letter of support for the Royal Canadian Legion #94's accessible dock project. The meeting was otherwise routine, adopting the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved $3,000 funding for FARMED Opportunities 2022 project (carried)
• Approved letter of support for Legion #94 dock project NDIT application (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting (carried)

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus approved a $1,125 grant to the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce under the year-round grants for assistance program, waiving the policy on grant amount. The grant is split equally among Electoral Areas G, H, and L. The caucus also adopted the agenda and the minutes from February 14, 2022, and adjourned at 11:16 a.m.

• Approved $1,125 grant to South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce, split equally among Areas G, H, L (consensus)
• Waived policy on grant amount for this application (consensus)
• Adopted agenda as presented (consensus)
• Adopted minutes of February 14, 2022 meeting (consensus)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will meet to receive and approve its audited 2021 financial statements, presented by PMT Chartered Professional Accountants LLP. The board will also receive a quarterly report on healthcare recruitment and retention, and hear verbal updates on capital projects. The meeting includes a closed session for items under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e) and (k).

• Receive and approve 2021 audited financial statements prepared by PMT Chartered Professional Accountants LLP
• Receive 2021 audit findings letter from JoAnn M. Francis, CPA, CA
• Receive Q1 2022 Healthcare Recruitment and Retention report from Amy Reid, City of Quesnel
• Receive consent calendar with 11 health authority updates (Interior Health, Northern Health)
• Close meeting to public for in-camera discussion under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e) and (k)

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board approved the audited 2021 financial statements as presented by PMT Chartered Professional Accountants LLP. The board also received the 2021 audit findings letter, the Q1 2022 healthcare recruitment and retention report, and a verbal update on the decision not to fund the Deni House bus. All votes were carried unanimously.

• Approved audited 2021 financial statements (carried)
• Received 2021 audit findings letter (carried)
• Received Q1 2022 healthcare recruitment and retention report (carried)
• Received consent calendar items (carried)
• Adopted agenda with late item on Deni House bus (carried)
• Adopted March 18, 2022 minutes (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera discussion (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider several planning items, including zoning bylaw amendments, development variance permits, and a housing needs assessment. The board will also receive the audited 2021 financial statements and consider grant applications and administrative policy changes.

• Second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5358 for 5501 Park Drive (Area G), changing from General Commercial to Special Exception C 4-7
• First and second reading of Bylaws 5379 and 5380 for 88 Soda Creek Road (Area D), rezoning from Heavy Industrial to Rural 2
• Development Variance Permit for 5501 Park Drive to reduce required parking spaces from 1.5 to 0.74 per 100 sq m
• Approval of 2021 audited financial statements and audit findings letter from PMT Chartered Professional Accountants
• Grant requests: $500 (Wildwood), $1,000 (Tyee Lake), $1,000 (North Cariboo Seniors' Council)

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved the audited 2021 financial statements, amended and gave second reading to a zoning bylaw for 5501 Park Drive, and approved several development variance permits and temporary use permits. The board also endorsed committee recommendations, including a public consultation process for the pool renovation project and a five-year renewal of the Stan Halcro Arena agreement with the 100 Mile Agriplex Society. A request to review the use of the BC Special Voting Regulation was denied.

• Approved audited 2021 CRD Financial Statements
• Rescinded and amended second reading of Zoning Bylaw 5358 for 5501 Park Drive, then gave second reading as amended
• Approved Development Variance Permit for 5501 Park Drive reducing parking requirement to 0.74 spaces per 100 sq m
• Approved Development Variance Permit for 3975 Canim-Hendrix Lake increasing max gross floor area to 340 sq m
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for 5882 Hilltop Road for retail sales of agricultural products
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for 5132 Perkins Road for non-commercial recreational RV use
• Endorsed pool renovation public consultation process with $35,000 budget allocation
• Renewed Stan Halcro Arena Use and Occupancy Agreement with 100 Mile Agriplex Society for five years

Connectivity Committee

The Connectivity Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from March 10, 2022, hear a delegation from the Northern Development Initiative Trust on local government connectivity strategies, and discuss residential survey responses regarding the CRD pursuing improved internet service. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and includes no votes on substantive items.

• Delegation: Joel McKay, CEO, Northern Development Initiative Trust, on connectivity strategies
• Discussion: Residential survey responses re: CRD pursuing improved internet service
• Adoption of minutes from March 10, 2022 meeting

The Connectivity Committee met on April 22, 2022, and adopted the agenda and the minutes from the March 10, 2022 meeting. A delegation from the Northern Development Initiative Trust discussed how local governments engage in connectivity strategies. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine procedural items.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of March 10, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:58 a.m. (carried)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to consider several recreation-related items, including a proposed renewal of the Use and Occupancy Agreement for the Stan Halcro Arena with the 100 Mile Agriplex Society, a discussion on recreation fees and charges, and a request for a letter of support for a curling club grant application. The committee will also hear a delegation from the South Cariboo Pickle Ball Association and receive a grants application from the Chamber of Commerce.

• Renewal of Use and Occupancy Agreement for Stan Halcro Arena with 100 Mile Agriplex Society for five years at current terms
• Proposal to set non-resident drop-in recreation rates at 100% premium over resident rates, including for pre-registered programs
• Letter of support for 100 Mile House Curling Club's $7,632 grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for water system and ice upgrades
• Delegation from South Cariboo Pickle Ball Association on improving pickleball access
• South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce Grants for Assistance application received

The South Cariboo Joint Committee renewed the Use and Occupancy Agreement with the 100 Mile Agriplex Society for the Stan Halcro Arena for five years at current terms. It also set a 100% premium non-resident rate for drop-in activities and pre-registered programs, and supported a curling club grant application. All decisions were by consensus.

• Renewed Stan Halcro Arena Use and Occupancy Agreement with 100 Mile Agriplex Society for 5 years (consensus)
• Set non-resident rate at 100% premium for drop-in activities and pre-registered programs (consensus)
• Provided letter of support for 100 Mile House Curling Club grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for $7,632 (consensus)
• Received South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce Grants for Assistance Application (consensus)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several planning bylaws, including rezoning applications in Areas I, E, L, and G, and an Agricultural Land Commission application for non-farm use. The Board will also review committee recommendations, including a $160,000 allocation for an energy recovery project at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, and discuss administrative items such as a CAO review and in-person meeting attendance.

• First and second reading of Bylaws 5376 and 5377 to rezone 1548 West Fraser Road from Institutional to Service Commercial (C4)
• First and second reading of Bylaw 5370 to rezone 665 Chilcotin Hwy 20 to Special Exception M1-7, subject to covenant release and geotechnical permit
• Third reading and possible adoption of Bylaw 5362 to rezone 6344 Green Lake North Road from Lakeshore Residential to Rural 3
• Adoption of Bylaw 5284 to rezone Highway 97, Lac La Hache from Rural 1 to Rural 2
• Endorsement of $160,000 allocation for Energy Recovery Project at Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex

The Cariboo Regional District Board rescinded its resolution prohibiting non-vaccinated directors from attending meetings in person, effective immediately. The board also rejected a rezoning application for a light industrial property, then approved a first reading and public hearing for the same application. Several other zoning bylaws were advanced or adopted, and the board endorsed a recommendation to hire Pivot HR for a 360-degree review of the CAO.

• Rescinded vaccine mandate for in-person board meetings (carried)
• Rejected Williams Lake Fringe zoning bylaw 5370 (defeated)
• Approved first reading and public hearing for bylaw 5370 at applicant's expense (carried)
• Adopted South Cariboo zoning bylaw 5362 (carried)
• Adopted South Cariboo zoning bylaw 5284 (carried)
• Endorsed Pivot HR for CAO 360-degree review (carried)
• Approved letter opposing reduction in northern rural representation (carried)
• Rescinded appointment of Renee Kojode to Parkland Recreation Commission (carried)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to adopt agenda and minutes, hear a delegation about the 2022 stampede parade and street party, receive reports on RCMP victim services and a bus service expansion request, and discuss a food hub meeting. The agenda is mostly routine procedural items.

• Delegation from Willie Dye on 2022 stampede parade and street party
• Request from Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to expand Central Cariboo bus services
• Receipt of 2020/21 Williams Lake RCMP Based Victim Services Annual Report
• Verbal report from Director Forseth on Central Cariboo Food Hub Zoom meeting

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from February 23, 2022, and to receive an action page. The main substantive item is a report recommending that an application be submitted to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) CleanBC Communities Fund for an Energy Recovery Project at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, with future funds budgeted if the grant is successful.

• Application to ICIP CleanBC Communities Fund for Energy Recovery Project at Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
• Report from Stacey Miranda, Director of Community Services, City of Williams Lake, dated February 22, 2022
• Adoption of minutes from February 23, 2022 meeting
• Receipt of action page

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to consider and likely adopt Bylaw No. 197, which sets the 2022-2026 five-year financial plan. The agenda also includes routine items: adopting the previous meeting's minutes, receiving a delegations memo, and receiving Northern Health community updates. The board will then close to the public for in-camera discussions permitted under the Community Charter.

• Bylaw No. 197, 2022 Five-Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) for first, second, third reading and adoption
• Adoption of minutes from February 25, 2022 meeting
• Receive Delegations Memorandum of Business as of March 18, 2022
• Receive Northern Health community updates from March 2 and March 10, 2022
• In-camera session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e) and (k)

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board adopted its 2022 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 197, after giving it first, second, and third readings. The board also received the February 2022 Interior Health Authority Capital Projects and Planning Status Report and other consent calendar items. The meeting included a closed in-camera session, and all motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted 2022 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 197 (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 197 (carried)
• Received February 2022 IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report (carried)
• Received consent calendar items as of March 18, 2022 (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera session under Community Charter (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several planning items, including first and second readings of zoning bylaws for properties in Areas G and L, third reading of bylaws in Area L, a development variance permit, and a temporary use permit. The board will also review monthly expenditures, receive committee minutes, and consider rescinding several planning policies.

• First and second reading of Bylaw 5369 to rezone 5273 Evergreen Drive from RR 1 to RR 2
• First and second reading of Bylaws 5371 and 5372 to rezone 8117 Bridge Lake North Road from RR 1 to RR 2
• Third reading of Bylaws 5344 and 5345 for 7515 Gauthier Road, including a $1,900 application fee refund
• Development variance permit for 8130 Lower Stack Road to increase gross floor area to 648.09 sq m
• Temporary use permit for 5882 Hilltop Road for retail sales of agricultural products

The Cariboo Regional District Board adopted its 2022 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5378, along with amendments to the Pine Valley Sewer Management Bylaw No. 5366 and Water Services Management Bylaw No. 5373. The board also approved several zoning and development variance permits, including a temporary use permit for agricultural retail sales, and referred one rezoning application back to staff for analysis. A referendum for the proposed South Cariboo Recreation Service was postponed from 2022 to 2023.

• Adopted 2022 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5378
• Adopted Pine Valley Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5366
• Adopted Water Services Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5373
• Approved temporary use permit for agricultural retail sales at 5882 Hilltop Road
• Approved development variance permit increasing gross floor area at 8130 Lower Stack Road
• Referred rezoning application for 7515 Gauthier Road back to staff for covenant feasibility analysis
• Denied request to appoint alternate members to Agricultural Development Advisory Committee
• Postponed South Cariboo Recreation Service referendum to 2023

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive and discuss several staff reports, including the future of rural community halls, a potential animal control bylaw, an update on fire services and the Jolley Report, public hearing formats, and a review of fire hall usage. No final decisions are listed; most items are for discussion with further action at the committee's discretion.

• Discussion on the future of rural community halls (request from Director Forseth)
• Potential adoption of an Animal Control Bylaw
• Fire services update and Jolley Report recommendations
• Review of public hearing formats
• Fire hall use review

The Committee of the Whole received several staff reports and directed next steps. It asked staff to prepare options and costs for dual-use occupancy at Deka Lake Fire Department, and decided that public hearings will be held in person in a community building near the subject property, starting with the next round of advertised meetings. It also received reports on rural community halls, a potential animal control bylaw, and the Jolley Report on fire services, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes.

• Received report on rural community halls (Carried)
• Received animal control bylaw memo; directed education piece in Upfront Newsletter and bylaws on Directors Portal (Carried)
• Received Jolley Report status update (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare options and costs for dual-use occupancy at Deka Lake Fire Department (Carried)
• Decided public hearings will be held in person in a community building near the subject property, starting next round (Carried)
• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of February 3, 2022 meeting (Carried)

Connectivity Committee

The Connectivity Committee will meet to elect a chair, adopt the agenda, and hear a presentation from Tanex Engineering on the Cariboo Regional District's Broadband Strategy. The committee will then discuss next steps before adjourning.

• Election of Chair
• Adoption of agenda
• 10:30 a.m. delegation: Tanex Engineering presents CRD Regional Broadband Strategy
• Discussion of next steps

The Connectivity Committee elected Director Maureen LeBourdais as Chair and adopted its agenda. The committee received the Cariboo Regional District Regional Broadband Strategy dated May 19, 2021, as presented by Tanex Engineering, but took no further action on it. The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

• Elected Director Maureen LeBourdais as Chair of the Connectivity Committee
• Adopted the agenda as presented (moved by Director Bachmeier, seconded by Nirach Suapa)
• Received the Cariboo Regional District Regional Broadband Strategy, dated May 19, 2021 (moved by Director Bachmeier, seconded by Director G. Kirby)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m. (moved by Director Bachmeier, seconded by Chair M. LeBourdais)

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Preparedness Committee is meeting to receive reports on Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) activities from January to March 2022 and to review the Emergency Program Strategic Review. The committee will also discuss referring the action plan to staff for development and establishment of priorities, and review its terms of reference.

• Receive EOC reporting for January–March 2022
• Receive Emergency Program Strategic Review and refer action plan to staff
• Review committee terms of reference

The Emergency Preparedness Committee received reports on EOC activity and a strategic review, and added investigating a Regional Emergency Program to its priorities. The action plan was referred to staff for development. No substantive decisions beyond these were made.

• Adopted agenda with Item 3.1 moved ahead of Item 2.1
• Received Committee Terms of Reference
• Received EOC Reporting January–March 2022 report
• Added investigating feasibility of a Regional Emergency Program to priorities list
• Received Emergency Program Strategic Review and referred action plan to staff

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will meet electronically to adopt the agenda and minutes from January 11, 2022. They will hear a delegation from the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association (FARMED) about its Opportunities 2022 project, and receive correspondence including a funding request from the North Cariboo Seniors' Council and a report on 2022 appointments. No decisions are listed; action on these items is at the caucus's discretion.

• Delegation: FARMED 'Opportunities 2022' project
• Funding request from North Cariboo Seniors' Council
• North Cariboo appointments for 2022
• Adoption of January 11, 2022 minutes

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus received correspondence from the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association (FARMED) about its Opportunities 2022 project and referred it to the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee for comments before returning to the caucus in April. The caucus also received a funding request from the North Cariboo Seniors' Council and made appointments for 2022, including Director Sjostrom to the UNBC/CNC Advisory Committee and Director Massier to the Air Quality Roundtable. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Referred FARMED Opportunities 2022 correspondence to Agricultural Development Advisory Committee (carried)
• Received North Cariboo Seniors' Council funding request (carried)
• Appointed Director Sjostrom to UNBC/CNC Advisory Committee for 2022 (carried)
• Appointed Director Massier to North Cariboo Air Quality Roundtable for 2022 (carried)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee met on March 7, 2022, and adopted the agenda and the minutes from the February 14, 2022 meeting. The committee then moved into a closed in-camera session, and upon reconvening, lost quorum due to absences, leading to adjournment without any substantive decisions.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (by consensus)
• Adopted the minutes of the February 14, 2022 meeting (by consensus)
• Closed the meeting to the public for an in-camera session (by consensus)
• Adjourned at 12:45 p.m. due to lack of quorum

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will consider adopting eight capital expenditure bylaws for hospital upgrades, including pharmacy, motor control, accessibility, and digital health projects. The board will also receive reports and correspondence, including a request from the City of Williams Lake to reconsider funding for a long-term care bus.

• Bylaw No. 189: CMH Pharmacy Upgrade
• Bylaw No. 190: OMH Motor Control Centre Upgrade
• Bylaw No. 191: OMH Bathroom Renovation for Wheelchair Accessibility
• Bylaw No. 192: OMH Pharmacy Upgrade
• Bylaw No. 193: CMH Rooftop Air Cooled Compressor

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board adopted eight capital expenditure bylaws for Interior Health projects, including pharmacy upgrades, motor control centre upgrades, a wheelchair-accessible bathroom renovation, a rooftop air cooled compressor, wide digital health, an additional medstation, and laboratory middleware. The board also received the IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for January 2022 and directed the Chair to write a letter to Interior Health explaining the board's position on not funding the Deni House bus, encouraging them to proceed with the purchase without district funding, and copying the City of Williams Lake.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 189 for CMH Pharmacy Upgrade
• Adopted Bylaw No. 190 for OMH Motor Control Centre Upgrade
• Adopted Bylaw No. 191 for OMH Bathroom Renovation for Wheelchair Accessibility
• Adopted Bylaw No. 192 for OMH Pharmacy Upgrade
• Adopted Bylaw No. 193 for CMH Rooftop Air Cooled Compressor
• Adopted Bylaw No. 194 for Wide Digital Health
• Adopted Bylaw No. 195 for CMH Additional Medstation
• Adopted Bylaw No. 196 for Laboratory Middleware

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider several planning bylaws, including rezoning for properties on Kitsul Road and Park Drive, and adopt a rural land use amendment for Likely Road. The board will also vote on adopting water service bylaws for Alexis Creek and Gateway, and decide on allocating COVID-19 Restart Funds to community groups. Other items include a development variance permit rejection, a notice on title, and support for a grant application.

• Rezoning 1561 Kitsul Road from RS 1 to RS 1-4 (BL 5357)
• Rezoning 5501 Park Drive from C 1 to C 4-7 (BL 5358)
• Adopt Bylaw 5343 rezoning Likely Road from RR 1 to RR 3/RR 2
• Adopt Alexis Creek Water Services Merge Bylaw 5348 and Gateway Water Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw 5356
• Allocate COVID-19 Restart Funds: $10,500 (Area G), $5,000 (Area D), $3,000 (Area H), $3,000 (Area J)

The Cariboo Regional District Board adopted two water service bylaws (Alexis Creek Water Services Merge Bylaw No. 5348 and Gateway Water System Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5356), gave first and second reading to a rezoning at 1561 Kitsul Road, rescinded and re-amended a zoning bylaw for 5501 Park Drive, and adopted a rural land use amendment on Likely Road. The board also rejected a development variance permit for 1653 Beach Crescent due to neighbour objections, and approved several COVID-19 Restart Fund allocations to community groups.

• Adopted Alexis Creek Water Services Merge Bylaw No. 5348, 2021
• Adopted Gateway Water System Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5356, 2022
• Gave first and second reading to Area D rezoning at 1561 Kitsul Road (BL 5357) with conditions
• Rescinded second reading of BL 5358, amended it, and gave second reading as amended for 5501 Park Drive
• Adopted Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5343 (Likely Road)
• Rejected development variance permit for 1653 Beach Crescent (rear yard setback)
• Approved $10,500 in COVID-19 Restart Funds to Area G community groups
• Approved Director Initiative Fund requests for 2022 FCM Conference attendance

Finance-Budget Committee

The Finance/Budget Committee is reviewing the Cariboo Regional District's 2022 Five Year Financial Plan, including tax requisition changes and budget allocations. The committee will decide whether to forward the plan to the Board for three readings and adoption at its March 18 meeting. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and routine procedural items.

• Review of 2022 Five Year Financial Plan and 2022-2026 schedules
• 2021-2022 Tax Requisition Rate Comparison
• 2022 Summary of Tax Requisition Changes
• 2022 Budgeted Community Works Fund Allocations
• Adoption of January 13, 2022 committee minutes

The Finance/Budget Committee reviewed the Cariboo Regional District's 2022 Five Year Financial Plan and voted to submit it to the Board for three readings and adoption at the March 18, 2022 meeting. The committee also added a business plan goal to investigate restoring recycling services at McLeese Lake under Solid Waste Management. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Added 2022 business plan goal to investigate restoration of recycling services at McLeese Lake (carried)
• Received CFO's Feb 18, 2022 summary of Five Year Financial Plan and submitted it to Board for three readings and adoption (carried)

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee will consider rescinding 13 outdated planning policies, amending the boundary amendments policy, and reviewing building-related policies. It will also discuss a new policy on public communications for agendas and remuneration for the new Connectivity Committee.

• Rescind 13 planning policies including PL 1.1, PL 2.1, PL 3.1, PL 4.3, PL 4.4, PL 5.2, PL 5.4, PL 6.1, PL 6.2, PL 8.1, PL 11.1, PL 11.2
• Amend Policy #96-5-8(8)(b) to remove biannual limit on boundary amendments
• Rescind Policy B1.3 on steel shipping containers as building components
• Endorse revised Policy B1.5 on septic, gas, and electrical system requirements
• Discuss remuneration for new Connectivity Committee

The Cariboo Regional District Policy Committee rescinded 14 outdated planning policies and amended the Boundary Amendments Policy to remove biannual limits. It also endorsed a revised private sewerage system policy, directed staff to draft a correspondence management policy, and set remuneration for the new Connectivity Committee.

• Rescinded 14 outdated planning policies (all carried)
• Amended Boundary Amendments Policy #96-5-8(8)(b) to remove biannual limit (carried)
• Rescinded Steel Shipping Containers as Building Components Policy (carried)
• Endorsed revised Policy B1.5 - Septic, Gas and Electrical System Requirements (carried, Director Macdonald opposed)
• Directed staff to draft a policy on correspondence management (carried)
• Set Connectivity Committee remuneration as Select Committee (travel expenses only) (carried)

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee will consider approving the 2022 statutory holiday schedule for the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex and directing staff to negotiate a cost-sharing agreement for regional parks and trails. It will also revisit a referred resolution on appointments to the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society Fee for Service Management Committee and adopt prior minutes.

• Approve holiday opening/closing schedule for Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex, including closure on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept. 30)
• Direct staff to negotiate a fair value recreational agreement and sub-regional recreation budget for 2023 and beyond
• Referred resolution on appointments to Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society Fee for Service Management Committee (Councillor Brenner, alternate Councillor Bonell; Director Steve Forseth as CRD rep)
• Adopt minutes from January 26, 2022 meeting

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from January 10, 2022, and to receive a report from Canlan Sports on the 2021 operating subsidy for the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. The committee will also move into a closed in-camera session to discuss items under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter.

• Receive 2021 Canlan Sports operating subsidy report for South Cariboo Recreation Centre
• Adopt minutes from January 10, 2022 meeting
• Move to in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

The committee adopted the agenda and the minutes from the January 10, 2022 meeting. It received a letter from Canlan Sports regarding the 2021 Operating Subsidy Report for the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. The committee then closed the meeting to the public for an in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter, and later adjourned.

• Adopted the agenda as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of the January 10, 2022 meeting.
• Received the Canlan Sports letter regarding the 2021 Operating Subsidy Report.
• Closed the meeting to the public for an in-camera session.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:53 p.m.

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

This is a routine procedural meeting of the South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus. The agenda includes adopting the agenda, adopting minutes from the January 10, 2022 meeting, and a closed in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the public agenda.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from January 10, 2022 meeting
• In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

The caucus met electronically and adopted the agenda and the minutes from the January 10, 2022 meeting. It then recessed into an in-camera session under section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter, and adjourned at 11:50 a.m. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (SCR.2022-2-1).
• Adopted the minutes of the January 10, 2022 meeting (SCR.2022-2-2).
• Recessed into an in-camera session under section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter (SCR.2022-2-3).
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m. (SCR.2022-2-4).

First Nations Relations Committee

The First Nations Relations Committee is meeting to discuss cultural training for directors. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Discussion of cultural training for directors

The First Nations Relations Committee approved a motion to budget for cultural competency training for all Board members after the next local government election, with potential ongoing sessions. It also endorsed inviting local Indigenous leaders to informal relationship-building meetings with the CRD Chair, Committee Chair, and local Electoral Area Directors, and directed staff to explore grant funding for these initiatives. The meeting was adjourned at 1:26 p.m.

• Approved cultural competency training for all Board members after next election (carried)
• Approved informal relationship-building sessions with Indigenous leaders post-election (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate grant funding for training and sessions (carried)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will consider approving $1,113,020 in capital funding for Interior Health's 2022/2023 fiscal year, with bylaws to be brought forward later. The board will also receive reports on Interior Health capital projects and various health authority updates, and hold an in-camera session.

• Approve $1,113,020 in capital funding for Interior Health 2022/2023
• Receive IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for December 2021
• Receive consent calendar including temporary service changes at Ashcroft Emergency Department and Barriere and District Health Centre
• Receive Northern Health updates from January 19, January 26, and February 1
• Close meeting to public for in-camera discussion under Community Charter sections 90(1)(e) and (j)

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District approved $1,113,020 in capital funding for Interior Health's 2022/2023 fiscal year, with bylaws to be considered at the February 25 meeting. A separate motion excluded $46,800 for long-term care buses from those bylaws. The board also received the consent calendar and the IHA capital projects status report, and went into closed session.

• Approved $1,113,020 capital funding for Interior Health 2022/2023 (carried)
• Excluded $46,800 for long-term care buses from capital expenditure bylaws (carried)
• Received hospital consent calendar as of Feb 4, 2022 (carried)
• Received IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report for December 2021 (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of Jan 14, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera discussion (carried)
• Adjourned at 11:01 a.m. (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider several planning bylaws, including rezoning applications in Areas D, G, and L, and a development permit in Area A. They will also review and potentially adopt water and sewer rate bylaws, approve monthly expenditures of $1,894,888.26, and discuss items like a Nazko First Nation land addition and support for a BC wildfire petition.

• Rezoning at 1561 Kitsul Road (Area D) from RS 1 to RS 1-4, subject to conditions
• Rezoning at 5501 Park Drive (Area G) from C 1 to C 4-7
• Rezoning at 6344 Green Lake North Road (Area L) from RL to RR 3
• Adoption of Bylaw 5340 for 7109 Lakes Blvd. (Area L) and recommendation to approve cannabis application C2149
• Approval of January 2022 expenditures totaling $1,894,888.26

The Cariboo Regional District Board adopted several bylaws, including the Water Rates Bylaw No. 5363, 2022, and sewer management amendment bylaws for Lac La Hache, Wildwood, Alexis Creek, and Red Bluff/Dragon Lake. The Pine Valley Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5366, 2022 was deferred to the March 18th meeting. The board also approved a development permit, supported a grant application, and endorsed various committee appointments.

• Adopted Water Rates Bylaw No. 5363, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Lac La Hache Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5364, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Wildwood Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5365, 2022 (carried)
• Deferred Pine Valley Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5366, 2022 to March 18 (carried)
• Adopted Alexis Creek Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5367, 2022 (carried)
• Adopted Red Bluff/Dragon Lake Sewer Management Amendment Bylaw No. 5368, 2022 (carried)
• Approved development permit DP20210067 at 1265 Sam Toy Avenue (carried)
• Supported NDIT grant application for Williams Lake Cycling Club ($72,056) (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a presentation from Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations staff on old-growth forest management, and to receive a memo on telecommunications tower siting procedures. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed in-camera session.

• Delegation from Ministry of Forests on old-growth forest management
• Memo on Telecommunications Tower Siting Procedures
• In-camera session under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(c)(i)&(k)

The Committee of the Whole received a staff memorandum on telecommunications tower siting procedures and directed staff to investigate options and report back for a decision on whether to develop a policy. The review will also include the Board's Crown Referral Policy. The meeting also included a delegation from the Ministry of Forests on old growth forest management, but no decisions were made on that topic. The rest of the meeting was procedural, including adoption of the agenda and minutes, and an in-camera session.

• Received memorandum on Telecommunications Tower Siting Procedures and directed staff to investigate options and report back (carried)
• Directed staff to include a review of the Board's Crown Referral Policy in the process (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 18, 2021 meeting (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c)(i)&(k) (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:43 p.m. (carried)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to handle routine administrative business: electing a chair, adopting the agenda and previous minutes, and making appointments for 2022. The main items are appointing a co-chair to the Central Cariboo Joint Committee and filling various committee positions. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of Chair for the Caucus
• Adoption of minutes from November 24, 2021 meeting
• Appointment of 2022 Co-Chair for Central Cariboo Joint Committee
• Appointments to various Central Cariboo Committees for 2022

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to consider supporting a grant application by the Williams Lake Cycling Club to the Northern Development Initiative Trust for $72,056 to develop a climbing trail and parking at Fox Mountain. The committee will also receive updates on arts and culture grants and consider appointments to a management committee. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and routine administrative items.

• Support grant application for $72,056 to Northern Development Initiative Trust for Fox Mountain Trail climbing line and parking
• Receive Fall 2021 grant award update from Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society
• Appoint representatives to Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society Fee for Service Management Committee
• Adopt minutes from October 27, 2021 meeting
• Receive action page

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is holding a special meeting to reconsider a previous resolution regarding the mandatory vaccination workplace rule for volunteer fire department members. The proposed motion would defer the mandate for up to two months to allow staff to develop operational guidelines. The meeting also includes an in-camera session and standard procedural items.

• Reconsideration of resolution to defer mandatory vaccination rule for volunteer fire departments by up to 2 months
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(a) and (i) of the Community Charter
• Adoption of agenda
• Adjournment

The Cariboo Regional District Board held a special meeting on January 19, 2022. A motion to reconsider a previous resolution to defer the mandatory vaccination workplace rule for volunteer fire departments was defeated. The board instead approved a motion directing the CAO to continue communications with volunteer fire departments about the rule.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera discussion (carried)
• Reconsideration of resolution to defer vaccine mandate for volunteer fire departments defeated
• Directed CAO to continue communications with volunteer fire departments on mandatory vaccination rule (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:33 p.m. (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several planning bylaws, including rezoning and Official Community Plan amendments for properties in Areas A, G, and L. They will also review a delegation advocating for public inter-community bus service, approve monthly expenditures, and discuss grant applications for a landfill gas flare and other administrative items.

• Second reading of Bylaws 5341 and 5342 to rezone land on Brown Road (Lot 1, District Lots 4284 and 4288) from Resource/Agricultural to Rural Residential and Lakefront Residential designations
• First and second reading of Bylaw 5352 to rezone 1033 Jade Street from Residential 2 to Highway Commercial, subject to a covenant for traffic and water impact assessments
• First and second reading of Bylaw 5358 to rezone 5501 Park Drive from General Commercial to Special Exception C 4-7, subject to a commercial access permit
• Adoption of Bylaws 5321, 5322, and 5323 to rezone land on Telqua Drive from Parks/Open Space to 108 Mile Ranch Residential and discharge a land use contract
• Ratification of December 2021 expenditures totaling $2,179,518.91

The Cariboo Regional District Board deferred its mandatory vaccination workplace rule for up to two months to allow staff to develop operational guidelines for volunteer fire departments. The board also advanced several planning bylaws, including second readings for rezoning in Area A and Area L, and adopted three bylaws for the Telqua Drive property. Additionally, the board approved a grant application for a landfill gas flare and allocated $2,500 from COVID-19 Restart Funds to the Lone Butte Historical Society.

• Deferred COVID-19 vaccine mandate for up to 2 months (carried)
• Adopted OCP amendment Bylaw 5321, zoning Bylaw 5322, and Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw 5323 for Telqua Drive (carried)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 5341 and 5342 for Brown Road rezoning (carried)
• Gave first and second reading to Bylaw 5352 for 1033 Jade Street rezoning (carried)
• Deferred Bylaw 5358 for 5501 Park Drive for up to 3 months (carried)
• Gave third reading to Bylaws 5327 and 5328 for Renney Road (carried)
• Approved grant application for landfill gas flare at Gibraltar Landfill (carried)
• Allocated $2,500 from COVID-19 Restart Funds to Lone Butte Historical Society (carried)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and consider Bylaw No. 188 for a capital expenditure on the Northern Health Core Network Replacement Project. The board will also receive several reports, including Interior Health capital project status updates, a quarterly report, and Northern Health capital status reports. A proposed cancellation of the April 8, 2022 board meeting will be discussed.

• Bylaw No. 188, 2022: Capital Expenditure (NH – Core Network Replacement Project) for three readings and adoption
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Interior Health Capital Projects and Planning Status Report – November 2021
• CCRHD Quarterly Report Q4 2021 (Healthcare Recruitment and Retention)
• Proposed cancellation of April 8, 2022 CCRHD board meeting

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board elected Director Simpson as Chair and Director Richmond as Vice-Chair. The board adopted Bylaw No. 188, 2022, authorizing capital expenditure for the NH Core Network Replacement Project, and approved several routine reports and the cancellation of the April 8, 2022 meeting.

• Elected Director Simpson as Chair
• Elected Director Richmond as Vice-Chair
• Adopted agenda as presented
• Adopted December 10, 2021 minutes
• Gave three readings and adopted Bylaw No. 188, 2022 (NH Core Network Replacement Project)
• Received hospital consent calendar
• Received IHA Capital Projects and Planning Status Report (Nov 2021)
• Cancelled April 8, 2022 board meeting

Finance-Budget Committee

The Finance/Budget Committee is meeting to review the provisional 2022-2026 Five Year Financial Plan, including tax requisition changes and user fees. They will also discuss the 2022 insurance renewal, which proposes higher deductibles for liability, flood, and earthquake coverage, and consider not charging a parcel tax for the Quesnel-Hixon erosion protection service.

• Direct staff not to charge the parcel tax for the 2022 Quesnel-Hixon Subdivision Erosion Protection Works Service
• Increase Self Insured Retention on Commercial General Liability to $50,000
• Increase flood deductible to $100,000 and earthquake deductible to 20%/$250,000 on property and business interruption coverage
• Review 2022-2026 Provisional Five Year Financial Plan, including tax requisition and user fee comparisons
• Receive report on impacts of 2022 assessment increases

The Finance/Budget Committee received reports and directed staff not to charge the parcel tax for the Quesnel-Hixon Subdivision Erosion Protection Works Service in the 2022 requisition. It also approved changes to insurance coverage, including higher deductibles and increased contingency funding. The committee received the 2022-2026 provisional five-year financial plan for discussion. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Directed staff not to charge the parcel tax for Quesnel-Hixon erosion works in 2022 (carried)
• Approved increasing Self Insured Retention on Commercial General Liability to $50,000 (carried)
• Approved increasing flood deductible to $100,000 and earthquake deductible to 20%/$250,000 on property/business interruption coverage (carried)
• Approved increasing insurance liability contingency fund by $50,000 (carried)
• Received 2022-2026 provisional five-year financial plan (carried)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to handle routine procedural items: electing a chair, adopting the agenda, and approving minutes from the November 9, 2021 meeting. The only substantive item is the appointment of a 2022 co-chair for the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee, based on a staff report. No other business is listed.

• Election of Chair
• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of November 9, 2021 minutes
• Appointment of 2022 Co-Chair for North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus elected Mary Sjostrom as Chair for 2022 and appointed Director Glassford as Co-Chair to the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee for 2022. The agenda and minutes from November 9, 2021, were adopted. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Mary Sjostrom as Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Director Glassford as Co-Chair to the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee for 2022 (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of November 9, 2021 (carried)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes from November 8, 2021, and to discuss the timing and communications plan for the June 2022 South Cariboo Recreation and Culture Service Referendum. The committee will receive the referendum timeline and communications documents, with further action left to its discretion. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of June 2022 South Cariboo Recreation and Culture Service Referendum timeline
• Receipt of SC RecCulture New Service Comms Plan 2022 draft
• Receipt of FAQ-SC Referendum document
• Receipt of South Cariboo Leisure Guide Ad Final
• Adoption of minutes from November 8, 2021 meeting

The South Cariboo Joint Committee met and adopted its agenda and previous minutes. It held a brief in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. The committee received the Referendum Timeline and Communications Plan for the June 2022 South Cariboo Recreation and Culture Service Referendum, but took no other substantive action.

• Adopted agenda with added in-camera session (consensus)
• Adopted November 8, 2021 minutes (consensus)
• Closed meeting for in-camera discussion under Section 90(1)(k) (consensus)
• Received Referendum Timeline and Communications Plan for June 2022 recreation referendum (consensus)
• Adjourned at 1:00 p.m. (consensus)

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

This is a routine organizational meeting of the South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus. The caucus will elect a chair, adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and make appointments to the South Cariboo Joint Committee and other committees for 2022. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Election of Chair for the caucus
• Adoption of minutes from November 8, 2021 meeting
• Appointment of 2022 Co-Chair for South Cariboo Joint Committee
• Appointments to various South Cariboo Committees for 2022

The caucus elected Willow MacDonald as Chair for 2022 and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. It appointed Margo Wagner as Co-Chair to the South Cariboo Joint Committee and as representative to the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce, and Al Richmond as representative to the South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation. All decisions were by consensus.

• Elected Willow MacDonald as Chair for 2022 (by consensus)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (by consensus)
• Adopted minutes of November 8, 2021 (by consensus)
• Appointed Margo Wagner as Co-Chair to the South Cariboo Joint Committee for 2022 (by consensus)
• Appointed Margo Wagner as CRD representative to the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce for 2022 (by consensus)
• Appointed Al Richmond as CRD representative to the South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation for 2022 (by consensus)