Capital Regional District public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Connectivity Committee
The Connectivity Committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting. It approved a motion for Chair LeBourdais to forward an email to rural directors about tracking connectivity coverage gaps. It also approved inviting Ivan Rincon to the next meeting to discuss Next Generation 9‑1‑1. The meeting was adjourned at 11:23 a.m.
- Adopted agenda (Carried)
- Adopted June 21, 2023 minutes (Carried)
- Approved forwarding email on connectivity gaps to rural directors (Carried)
- Approved invitation to Ivan Rincon for Next Generation 9‑1‑1 discussion (Carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 11:23 a.m. (Carried)
North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus adopted its agenda and the May 16, 2023 minutes. The caucus received an invitation from the City of Quesnel to join the Accessibility Committee and appointed Director Mary Sjostrom as its representative. An appreciation letter from FARMED was also received.
- Adopted agenda (carried)
- Adopted May 16, 2023 minutes (carried)
- Received invitation to Accessibility Committee (carried)
- Appointed Director Mary Sjostrom to Accessibility Committee (carried)
- Received FARMED appreciation letter (carried)
South Cariboo Joint Committee
The South Cariboo Joint Committee decided to include the design, cost estimate, and potential construction of an outdoor rink in the 2024 South Cariboo Recreation Business Plan. The rink is proposed for the South Cariboo Recreation Centre overflow parking area. Other items received included the 2023 recreation and culture plans.
- Included outdoor rink project in 2024 South Cariboo Recreation Business Plan (Consensus)
- Adopted agenda (Consensus)
- Adopted August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Consensus)
- Received 2023 South Cariboo Recreation and Culture, Business, Financial and Capital Plans (Carried)
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Board confirmed a resolution to renew the City of Quesnel's Recruitment and Retention contract for a five-year term starting January 1, 2024. Other actions included the adoption of the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the consent calendar.
- Approved renewal of City of Quesnel Recruitment and Retention contract for five-year term starting January 1, 2024
- Adopted agenda (Carried)
- Adopted August 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Received Delegations Memorandum of Business (Carried)
- Received hospital consent calendar items (Carried)
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Board approved proceeding to assent votes for borrowing up to $1.9 million for Interlakes fire tenders and $800,000 for a Miocene fire engine. Several zoning and official community plan amendments were read or adopted. The Board also concurred with a TELUS wireless facility proposal in Alexis Creek.
- Approved referendum to borrow up to $1.9M for three Interlakes fire tenders
- Approved referendum to borrow up to $800,000 for a Miocene fire engine
- Concurred with TELUS proposal for wireless facility at 7401 Chilcotin Highway 20
- Adopted Green Lake and Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5408, 2022
- Adopted Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5391, 2022
- Adopted Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan amendments (Bylaws 5418, 5419, 5420)
- Approved BC Hydro Right of Way request at the 108 Greenbelt
- Ratified August 2023 expenditures totaling $4,384,469.30
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole approved several allocations from the Growing Communities Funds for IT enhancements, asset management software, administrative support, and signage repairs. The committee also requested a report on audiovisual options for the board room for the 2024 budget.
- Allocated up to $30,000 of Growing Communities Funds for Welcome to the Cariboo Regional District sign repairs (Carried)
- Allocated $175,000 of Growing Communities Funds to IT Enhancements (Carried)
- Allocated $150,000 of Growing Communities Funds to Asset Management Software (Carried)
- Allocated $350,000 of Growing Communities Funds to Administrative support (Carried; Directors Bachmeier and Forseth contrary)
- Requested staff report on board room audiovisual options for 2024 budget discussions (Carried)
- Adopted agenda (Carried)
- Adopted July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Board began the Alternative Approval Process to borrow funds for fire engine and tender replacements. Several zoning amendments and land title notices were also approved across multiple electoral areas.
- Approved borrowing up to $800,000 for Miocene VFD fire engine replacement via Alternative Approval Process
- Approved borrowing up to $550,000 for Interlakes VFD fire tender replacement via Alternative Approval Process
- Read first and second reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5441 for 2750 Bradley Creek Road (Area H)
- Adopted OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5374 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5375 for 7976 Begbie Road (Area G)
- Recommended approval for ALC non-farm use application at 6850 Fawn Lake AC01 Road (Area L)
- Directed filing of Notices on Title for seven properties in Areas G, H, and L
- Approved reconsideration of ALR Landowner Exclusion Application Policy regarding 5-year requests
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Board received a letter from Interior Health regarding a new Maternity Care Clinic at Cariboo Memorial Hospital. It also decided that all items for receipt will now be included on the consent calendar. No other substantive policy or financial decisions were made.
- Received letter from Interior Health regarding new Maternity Care Clinic at Cariboo Memorial Hospital (Carried)
- Approved moving all items for receipt to the consent calendar (Carried)
- Adopted agenda (Carried)
- Adopted July 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Received Delegations Memorandum of Business (Carried)
- Received consent calendar items (Carried)
Policy Committee
The Committee approved several policy updates and recommendations to be forwarded to the Board of Directors. It also requested the drafting of a new policy regarding the recognition of business investments.
- Endorsed Board Correspondence Policy for Board adoption
- Recommended the amended Audio Recording of Meetings Policy to the Board
- Recommended the amended Procurement Policy to the Board
- Requested a draft policy for the New Business Investment Recognition process
- Received summary on Volunteer Fire Department Donations and called for periodic policy reviews
- Adopted the August 15, 2023 agenda
- Adopted the May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
South Cariboo Joint Committee
The South Cariboo Joint Committee received a proposal for an indoor pickleball facility. The committee also decided to develop a consistent policy for overnight parking at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre for future consideration.
- Received proposal for indoor pickleball facility from South Cariboo Pickleball Association (Consensus)
- Directed development of a consistent overnight parking policy for South Cariboo Recreation Centre (Consensus)
- Adopted agenda (Consensus)
- Adopted June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Consensus)
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Board approved two capital expenditure bylaws for technology replacements at health facilities. A proposed contracting agreement with the City of Quesnel for physician recruitment was deferred to August.
- Adopted Bylaw No. 210, 2023 for GR Baker Memorial Phone System Replacement
- Adopted Bylaw No. 211, 2023 for SD Wireless Access Network
- Deferred Contracting Services Agreement with City of Quesnel for Physician and Health Professional Recruitment Liaison to August 18, 2023
- Approved invitation for Northern Health to discuss groundwater and watershed issues
- Adopted agenda and June 23, 2023 meeting minutes
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Board approved a five-year management contract for the South Cariboo Regional Airport and allocated funds for solar panels at the Miocene Community Hall. Several zoning amendments and development variance permits were adopted or issued. The Board also ratified June 2023 expenditures totaling $3,143,701.44.
- Renewed South Cariboo Regional Airport contract with Donahue Airfield Services for five years at $130,000 annually plus taxes (Carried)
- Approved up to $27,500 for solar panels at Miocene Community Hall (Carried)
- Adopted Interlakes Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5431 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5432 third reading (Carried)
- Adopted Interlakes Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5341 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5342 (Carried)
- Issued Development Variance Permit for 6779 Barnett Road to reduce side yard setback to 1.59 metres (Carried)
- Issued Development Variance Permit for 3200 Dog Creek Road to increase secondary dwelling floor area to 185 sq. m (Carried)
- Approved Temporary Use Permit for mobile asphalt plant at West Fraser Road until December 31, 2023 (Carried)
- Ratified June 2023 expenditures of $3,143,701.44 (Carried)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee received updates on the Solid Waste Management Plan and the Growing Communities Fund. It directed staff to provide a report by September 7, 2023, prioritizing projects for the remaining Growing Communities Fund allocation. The meeting also included updates from Mount Polley Mining Corporation and provincial ministries.
- Adopted the agenda (Carried)
- Adopted the June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Received memorandum on Solid Waste Management Plan process and timeline (Carried; Director Forseth contrary)
- Received memorandum on Allocation of Remaining Growing Communities Fund and requested a prioritized project report for September 7, 2023 (Carried)
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Board approved several zoning amendments and a $5,500 sponsorship for the Williams Lake First Nation Powwow. It also authorized a $1 million partnership application for a new lift at Troll Mountain Resort and a three-year agreement to provide $2,000 annually to the Lakeview Cemetery Society.
- Approved $1,000,000 partnership application for Troll Mountain Resort lift
- Approved $5,500 Platinum sponsorship for Williams Lake First Nation Powwow
- Approved annual $2,000 contribution to Lakeview Cemetery Society for three years
- Adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5326 (Area F), 5327 and 5328 (Area L), and 5352 (Area A)
- Read Green Lake and Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5408 a second time
- Read Interlakes OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5423 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5424 a third time
- Repealed Quesnel-Hixon Subdivision Erosion Protection Works Services Bylaw No. 4754
- Added Boitanio Bike Park to the Central Cariboo Sub-Regional Recreation Service
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Board approved funding for two Northern Health projects, including a phone system replacement and a wireless access network. A bylaw for the phone system funding will be presented at the July 14, 2023, meeting.
- Approved $265,200 for the GR Baker Memorial Hospital phone system replacement (40% share)
- Approved $4,618 for the SD Wireless Access Network project (3.9% share)
- Adopted the June 23, 2023 agenda
- Adopted the June 2, 2023 meeting minutes
- Received the Delegations Memorandum of Business
Committee of the Whole
The Committee increased the Director Initiative Funds allotment for attending the Federation of Canadian Municipalities convention. The Board also decided to lobby the Federal Government regarding funding for small water systems following changes to drinking water guidelines.
- Increased Area Directors' allotment for Director Initiative Funds from $5,000 to $10,000 (Carried)
- Approved lobbying the Federal Government for funding for small water systems (Carried)
- Tabled discussion on remaining Growing Communities Fund monies to July 13, 2023 (Carried)
- Adopted agenda (Carried)
- Adopted April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Received memorandum regarding FCM Convention attendance (Carried)
- Received memorandum regarding Framework Discussion on Public Engagement Strategy (Carried)
Connectivity Committee
The committee met to receive a presentation from TELUS and an update on the Rural Connectivity Knowledge Network. No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded.
- Adopted the June 21, 2023 agenda (Carried)
- Adopted the April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
South Cariboo Joint Committee
The committee approved funding for bleacher handrails and requested a cost estimate for a new outdoor rink and pickleball courts. It also maintained existing recreation pass requirements for residents outside the taxation area while directing staff to explore service agreements with the Canim Lake Band.
- Allocated up to $20,000 for architectural design and installation of bleacher handrails at South Cariboo Recreation Centre (Consensus)
- Required Recreation Access Passes for all residents outside the recreation taxation area (Consensus)
- Directed staff to meet with Canim Lake Band administration to investigate service agreements for Regional District services (Consensus)
- Requested cost estimate for an outdoor rink and six pickleball courts at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre overflow parking area (Consensus)
- Adopted May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Consensus)
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Board agreed to support Urgent Primary Care Centres (UPCC) and expressed willingness to partially fund the capital costs for a centre in Williams Lake. The Board also authorized the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health.
- Approved partial funding of capital costs for an Urgent Primary Care Centre in Williams Lake (Carried)
- Requested a joint meeting with the Minister of Health at UBCM regarding UPCC (Carried)
- Authorized signatories to sign the Northern Health/Regional Hospital Districts MOU renewal (Carried)
- Adopted the June 2, 2023 agenda (Carried)
- Adopted the May 5, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
- Received the Delegations Memorandum of Business (Carried)
- Received the Hospital Consent Calendar items (Carried)
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Board adopted two zoning bylaws for Area G and approved second readings for several planning amendments. It also authorized equipment loans for fire departments and provided grants to community organizations.
- Adopted Lac La Hache Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5409 and South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5410
- Approved second reading of Quesnel Fringe Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5418, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5419, and North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5420
- Authorized borrowing up to $98,000 for a 1-ton pickup truck and $88,000 for an F550 pickup truck from the Municipal Finance Authority
- Approved $8,927.71 from Community Works Funds for 108 Mile House VFD truck bay lighting
- Authorized up to $15,000 from Capital Reserve Funds for a replacement plotter in the Quesnel Office
- Approved $1,000 grants for Logan Parent Foundation, Horsefly Quilt Club, and Bridge Lake Community Club
- Provided support in principle for the School District 27 Marie Sharpe Fieldhouse project
- Authorized submission of a non-farm use application to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission for 5475 Scuffi Road
Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
The caucus met to adopt the agenda and the minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting. The group received the Action Page and removed items 1 and 3 from that record. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Adopted the agenda (Consensus)
- Adopted April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (Consensus)
- Received Action Page and removed items 1 and 3 (Consensus)