Capital Regional District public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider and vote on several planning bylaws, including the third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5488 for the Quesnel Fringe Area. It will also adopt other zoning and community‑plan amendments, approve a development variance permit and a temporary use permit, and waive a procurement policy to purchase an in‑vessel composter. Additional items include grant approvals and ratification of the October 2024 financial expenditures.
- Adopt Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5488 – change from Rural 3 to Rural 2 zone at 1387 Maple Dr.
- Adopt South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5450 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5449.
- Approve Development Variance Permit DVP20240042 to raise ancillary structure height to 6.63 m at 7613 Larson Rd.
- Approve Temporary Use Permit TP20210051 renewal for restaurant and distillery at 1265 Sam Toy Avenue.
- Waive Procurement Policy No. 2023-9-32 to directly award an Earth Flow in‑vessel composter from Green Mountain Technologies.
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the agenda as presented. It will adopt the minutes from the November 7 and November 21, 2024 meetings. The board will receive several information items, including an accessibility certification from the Rick Hansen Foundation and a recognition of Interior Health as a top employer. The meeting will then move to an in‑camera session to discuss items permitted under the Community Charter before adjourning.
- Adopt agenda – corporate vote (unweighted)
- Adopt minutes from November 7, 2024 meeting
- Adopt minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting
- Review information items: Rick Hansen Foundation accessibility certification; Interior Health top‑employer recognition; CCRHD Delegations memorandum; School District 27 childcare centre at Columneetza
- In‑camera session to discuss items under Sections 90(1)(j)(k) of the Community Charter
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will vote on the adoption of the agenda and hold an in-camera session.
- In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter
South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
The caucus will adopt the agenda as presented, approve the September 9, 2024 minutes, and by consensus endorse a schedule of meetings for 2025. The proposed 2025 meetings are set for nine specific Mondays, each at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Adopt September 9, 2024 minutes
- Endorse 2025 meeting schedule (January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 5, June 9, September 8, October 20, November 10) at 11:00 a.m.
South Cariboo Joint Committee
The South Cariboo Joint Committee will discuss transit operations and a regional contract RFP with BC Transit. The body is also considering the endorsement of a South Cariboo Interim Housing Needs Assessment Report.
- Discussion on 100 Mile House Transit Operations and regional contract RFP
- Endorsement of South Cariboo Interim Housing Needs Assessment Report
- Funding request from South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation
- Review of 30 Grants for Assistance applications for 2025
North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will meet to receive a road update from Emcon Services and endorse a meeting schedule for 2025. The body will also discuss grants for assistance and future delegations.
- Road update presentation by Bruce Matsuba of Emcon Services
- Endorsement of the 2025 meeting schedule
- Discussion on North Cariboo Grants for Assistance
- Discussion on future delegations for the NCRDC
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 18, 2024 board meeting. It will receive two information items: an Interior Health update on access changes at the Teck Emergency Department at Royal Inland Hospital, and an invitation to a Rural Voices gathering to help shape the provincial rural and remote strategy. The board will also hold an in‑camera session for items that must be discussed confidentially under the Community Charter.
- Adopt agenda (corporate vote, unweighted)
- Adopt minutes of the October 18, 2024 board meeting (corporate vote, unweighted)
- Information item: Interior Health – Access Change at Teck ED at Royal Inland Hospital
- Information item: Invitation to Rural Voices Gathering – Help Shape Provincial Rural and Remote Strategy
- In‑camera session for confidential items per Sections 90(1)(e) and 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Cariboo Regional District Board will vote on a borrowing resolution to lend up to $100,000 for a new fire truck for the Kersley Volunteer Fire Department, with repayment within five years. It will also consider several planning matters, including a rezoning rejection for Bluff Lake Road, a temporary use permit renewal for cannabis retail on Hamilton Road, and the adoption of water service and fire protection bylaws. Additional items include a grant application for a $20,000 façade improvement program and various notice‑on‑title actions.
- Finance: Authorize up to $100,000 loan from the Municipal Finance Authority for a Kersley VFD fire truck replacement (repayment within five years).
- Bylaw adoption: Forest Grove Water Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5495, 2024.
- Bylaw adoption: Quesnel Fringe Area Fire Protection Service Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5492, 2024, based on Red Bluff Firehall replacement assent vote.
- Planning: Reject rezoning application 3360-20/20240014 for Bluff Lake Road (Special Exception C 2-5 zone).
- Temporary Use Permit: Approve renewal of TP20210039 for cannabis retail at 4842 Hamilton Road for an additional three years.
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is meeting to consider the adoption of several new and amended policies. The body will discuss guidelines for anti-racism, privacy management, and the evaluation of the CAO.
- Adoption of the draft Anti-Racial Discrimination and Anti-Racism Policy
- Adoption of the Privacy Management Program Policy
- Proposed targets and goal-setting standards for the CAO Evaluation Policy
- Review of Land Acknowledgement for meetings
Finance-Budget Committee
The Finance-Budget Committee is reviewing the preliminary five-year financial plan for 2025-2029. The meeting includes a comprehensive review of 2025 business plans across various regional services and departments.
- 2025-2029 Preliminary Financial Plan including tax requisition changes and utility fee summaries
- 2025 business plans for fire protection services across multiple areas including 108 Mile, Lac La Hache, and Wells
- 2025 business plans for water and sewer utilities in Lac La Hache, Alexis Creek, and 108 Mile
- 2025 business plans for regional airports in Anahim Lake, South Cariboo, and Quesnel
- 2025 business plans for search and rescue and highway rescue contribution services
Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will adopt the meeting agenda as presented. It will adopt the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting. A representative from Dawson Road Maintenance will discuss the agency’s activities in the Central Cariboo and Chilcotin. The caucus will consider the 2025 schedule by consensus.
- Adoption of agenda as presented
- Adoption of minutes from October 17, 2024 meeting
- Delegation: Dawson Road Maintenance representative to discuss activities
- Action item: 2025 Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus schedule by consensus
South Cariboo Joint Committee
The South Cariboo Joint Committee will adopt its agenda and the September 9, 2024 minutes. It will endorse the 2025 meeting schedule and the five‑year business, financial and capital project plans for South Cariboo Recreation Services and the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. A delegation from the 100 Mile House Outdoor Skating Rink Society will provide an update, and a brief discussion on pickleball is scheduled before adjournment.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Adopt minutes of the September 9, 2024 meeting
- Endorse 2025 South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting schedule
- Endorse South Cariboo Recreation 2025‑2029 business, financial and capital project plans
- Delegation update from 100 Mile House Outdoor Skating Rink Society
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will adopt its agenda and the September 26, 2024 minutes. It will review Q3 healthcare recruitment data and a memorandum of business from CCRHD delegations. The board will vote on a weighted request to fund the South Cariboo Hospital Foundation with $35,266 for a video‑conferencing system and an Omnicell cabinet. An in‑camera session will be held for items covered under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter.
- Adopt agenda (unweighted corporate vote)
- Adopt September 26, 2024 minutes (unweighted corporate vote)
- Review Q3 2024 healthcare recruitment report
- Approve $35,266 grant to South Cariboo Hospital Foundation for video‑conferencing system and Omnicell cabinet (weighted corporate vote)
- In‑camera session for confidential items per Community Charter
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Cariboo Regional District Board will adopt several planning bylaws, including a third reading of a rezoning from Tourist Commercial to Lakeshore Residential and adoption of a Service Commercial to Special Exception zoning amendment. It will consider a development variance permit for a garage addition and approve up to $28,000 for solar panels at Tatla Lake Community Hall. The board will also authorize staff to pursue up to $400,000 in FireSmart community funding and ratify September 2024 expenditures of $4,112,653.87.
- Third reading of Area F – BL 5477 rezoning (Tourist Commercial to Lakeshore Residential)
- Adoption of Area A – BL 5469 zoning amendment (Service Commercial to Special Exception C4-3)
- Approval of up to $28,000 for solar panels at Tatla Lake Community Hall
- Authorization to apply for up to $400,000 FireSmart Community Funding
- Ratification of September 2024 expenditures totaling $4,112,653.87
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Preparedness Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting. It will receive updates on the Chilcotin River landslide and on Indigenous engagement requirements for the Emergency Disaster Management Act (EDMA). The committee will then consider and endorse the Draft Emergency Program Services 2025 Business Plan.
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes
- Chilcotin River landslide update
- EDMA Implementation Update – Indigenous Engagement Requirements
- Endorsement of Draft Emergency Program Services 2025 Business Plan
Indigenous Relations Committee
The Indigenous Relations Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting. It will consider inviting Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation representatives to discuss the BC/Coastal First Nations Regional Accord. Staff will be asked to investigate funding and organization options for a C2C Forum in 2025 or 2026, and the committee will discuss the 2025 Indigenous Relations Budget.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Adopt minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting
- Invite Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation to discuss the BC/Coastal First Nations Regional Accord
- Staff to investigate funding and organization options for a C2C Forum in 2025‑2026
- Discussion of the 2025 Indigenous Relations Budget
Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting. Staff will provide an RCMP statistics update, and members will review the Victim Services Annual Report 2023 and a community crime‑reduction plan for Williams Lake. The group will also discuss the Williams Lake Timber Supply Review.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Adopt minutes from May 23, 2024 meeting
- RCMP statistics and activity update by Staff Sergeant Brad McKinnon and Inspector Lake
- Review Victim Services Annual Report 2023
- Discussion of Williams Lake Timber Supply Review
Cariboo Regional District Board
The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board is scheduled to meet in-camera to discuss items pursuant to Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter.
- In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the agenda as presented and adopt the minutes from its September 6, 2024 meeting. It will receive information items including the Northern Health Community News for August and September 2024 and a memorandum of business from CCRHD delegations. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Adopt minutes from September 6, 2024 meeting
- Review Northern Health Community News – August and September 2024
- Review CCRHD Delegations – Memorandum of Business
- Adjourn meeting
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Cariboo Regional District Board will adopt the agenda and minutes and hear delegations from Community Futures Cariboo Chilcotin on agriculture programs. It will consider first and second readings of three zoning amendment bylaws (BL5488, BL5489, BL5490) affecting properties on 1387 Maple Dr. and 8270 Wilson Lake Road, and a third reading of a rural land‑use amendment (BL5476) for 605 Tibbles Road. The board will also decide on a development variance permit that increases the allowable size of a secondary dwelling at 2813 Chimney Lake Rd, and will reject an Agricultural Land Commission subdivision application for Rawlings Rd. Additional items include a $3.35 million finance report, a $2,000 funding contribution to an agriculture needs assessment, and a resolution to move forward with a regional trails and parks service.
- First and second reading of Area A – BL5488 zoning amendment (1387 Maple Dr.) changing from Rural 3 to Rural 2 zone
- First and second reading of Area L – BL5489 Interlakes Area OCP amendment (8270 Wilson Lake Road) changing from Rural Residential 1 to Rural Residential 2 zone
- First and second reading of Area L – BL5490 South Cariboo zoning amendment (8270 Wilson Lake Road) with applicant covenant for shoreland management
- Third reading of Area I – BL5476 rural land‑use amendment (605 Tibbles Road) changing from Rural 1 to Rural 2 zone
- Approval of Development Variance Permit DVP20240025 increasing secondary dwelling maximum floor area to 202.99 m² at 2813 Chimney Lake Rd
Emergency Preparedness Committee
The Emergency Preparedness Committee is reviewing updates on the 2024 wildfires and Chilcotin River Landslide. The body is deciding on a funding application for FireSmart community supports and the endorsement of a strategic plan for emergency program services.
- Application for UBCM CRI – FireSmart Community Funding and Supports up to $400,000
- Endorsement of the Emergency Program Services Strategic Plan
- Review of Emergency Notification System Policy
- Update on 2024 Wildfires and Chilcotin River Landslide EOC communications
- Update on 2023 UBCM CRI FireSmart Funding & Supports Project
North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will adopt its agenda as presented. It will adopt the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting. The caucus will hear a presentation by Matt Henderson, a UNBC undergraduate student, on his thesis about a red‑meat processing curriculum at College of New Caledonia campuses in Prince George, Quesnel and Vanderhoof. The meeting will then adjourn.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Adopt minutes from June 11, 2024 meeting
- Presentation by Matt Henderson on red‑meat processing curriculum at College of New Caledonia campuses (Prince George, Quesnel, Vanderhoof)
South Cariboo Joint Committee
The South Cariboo Joint Committee will consider a proposed amendment to the Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw. It will also review the 2024 business, financial and capital plans in preparation for 2025 planning. Additional items include a presentation from the South Cariboo Pickleball Association, a request from Wranglers to move office space, and design information for an outdoor arena.
- Delegation: South Cariboo Pickleball Association presentation on a new pickleball facility
- Wranglers request to move office space (action at committee discretion)
- Discussion of Recreation Fees Bylaw amendment (5407 and Schedule A attachments)
- Review of 2024 Business, Financial and Capital Plans for 2025 planning (attachments 1546 and capital plan)
- Outdoor arena design information from architect
South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting. It will discuss a short‑term rental regulation strategy and an active‑transportation route proposal on Highway 24. The meeting will then move to an in‑camera session for items covered by Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter before adjourning.
- Short‑term rental regulation strategy discussion
- Active‑transportation route proposal on Highway 24
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes
- In‑camera session under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District is meeting to decide on two capital expenditure bylaws for IT infrastructure. The board will also consider a request for a letter of support regarding an independent review of Cariboo Memorial Hospital operations.
- Bylaw No. 224, 2024: Capital Expenditure for NH – GR Baker IT Network Replacement
- Bylaw No. 225, 2024: Capital Expenditure for NH – Data Storage Device Replacement
- Request for Letter of Support for Independent Review of Cariboo Memorial Hospital Operations
- Information item: Kelowna Community Dialysis Unit opening in new location
- Information item: Virtual Addiction Medicine Self-Referral Service
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Board is considering several zoning bylaw amendments and development permits across multiple electoral areas. The meeting also includes decisions on Agricultural Land Commission subdivisions and the filing of Notices on Title for enforcement in Area L.
- Proposed rezoning of 7271 Barkerville Hwy to Comprehensive Development 1 (BL 5486)
- Proposed rezoning of 1381 Sam Toy Road to Special Exception C 4-3 (BL 5469)
- Proposed rezoning of Hazard Road from Resource/Agricultural to Rural 1 (BL 5446)
- Proposed aircraft hangar occupancy licence at South Cariboo Regional Airport with an annual fee of $4,088
- Eight separate Notices on Title filings for corrective enforcement in Area L
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the June 19, 2024 meeting. It will review the Cariboo Regional District's Community Works Fund policy documents. A preliminary discussion will be held on establishing a regional trails and parks service. The manager of utilities will give an overview of the CRD water and sewer systems, followed by a tour of the 108 Water Treatment Plant.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Adopt Committee of the Whole minutes from June 19, 2024
- Review Cariboo Regional District Community Works Fund policy documents
- Preliminary discussion of establishing a regional trails and parks service
- State of water and sewer systems overview and tour of 108 Water Treatment Plant
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to discuss healthcare recruitment and wildfire responses. The board is deciding whether to bring forward bylaws for funding IT network and data storage replacements at a future meeting.
- Funding request for GR Baker IT Network Replacement
- Funding request for Data Storage Device Replacement
- Delegation from Interior Health regarding recruitment, retention, and service availability
- City of Williams Lake request for operational review of CMH
- Discussion on CCRHD Boundaries
Cariboo Regional District Board
The board will adopt the agenda and minutes, consider several planning bylaw readings, and vote on a request to remove a restrictive covenant. It will approve a $100,000 budget amendment for a grit separator at the Red Bluff sewer plant and authorize a $600,000 loan to replace the Forest Grove volunteer fire department tender. The board will also move forward with an October 2024 referendum to borrow funds for a new firehall in the Quesnel Fringe Area and review grant applications for community groups.
- Second reading of South Cariboo Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5449 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5450.
- First‑through‑third reading of Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5479, with a Section 219 covenant and applicant‑paid registration cost.
- Approval of a budget amendment transferring up to $100,000 from reserves to purchase a grit separator for the Red Bluff sewer pre‑treatment plant.
- Authorization to borrow up to $600,000 from the Municipal Finance Authority to replace the Forest Grove volunteer fire department tender.
- Decision to hold an October 2024 referendum to borrow funds for replacing the Quesnel Fringe Area firehall.
Indigenous Relations Committee
The Indigenous Relations Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 11, 2024 First Nations Relations Committee meeting. It will then consider two information items: the 7th Province‑side Community‑to‑Community Forum report and the UNDRIP guide for municipalities. The meeting will adjourn after these items.
- Adopt agenda as presented
- Adopt minutes from June 11, 2024 First Nations Relations Committee meeting
- Review 7th Province‑side Community‑to‑Community Forum report (attachment 07‑16‑24_PC2C_Joint_FINAL.pdf)
- Review UNDRIP Guide for Municipalities (attachment UNDRIP‑Guide‑for‑Municipalities‑FCM.pdf)
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider land use amendments for Tibbles Road and Horsefly Landing Road. The agenda includes funding requests for local sports associations and the execution of a 2024-2034 community building fund agreement. Presentations are also scheduled regarding road recovery projects and water systems.
- Rezoning 605 Tibbles Road from Rural 1 to Rural 2 zone
- Rezoning 6414 & 6416 Horsefly Landing Road from Tourist Commercial to Lakeshore Residential
- $5,000 funding for Williams Lake Slo-Pitch League and Soccer Association capital projects
- $5,000 funding for Williams Lake Minor Fastball Association bleacher repairs
- Airport transmitter purchase costing up to $5,000 initially plus $2,000 annually
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
This meeting consists of procedural matters for the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board. The agenda includes adopting the current agenda and approving minutes from the June 20, 2024, meeting. A session will also be held in-camera to discuss items under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter.
- Adoption of June 20, 2024, meeting minutes
- In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter
Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District
This meeting consists of procedural items and information updates. The board will adopt the agenda and approve minutes from May 24, 2024, while receiving updates on a new clinic in Williams Lake and heat preparedness.
- New Primary Care Clinic operating in Williams Lake
- Northern Health community news
- Local government heat and smoke preparedness 2024
Cariboo Regional District Board
The Board is considering several zoning amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing across multiple electoral areas. It will also review a referendum regarding borrowing up to $600,000 for a new fire tender in Forest Grove. The agenda includes various infrastructure repairs and community facility grants.
- Rezoning Bluff Lake Road from Rural 1/Resource/Agricultural to Special Exception C 2-5 zone
- Adoption of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) bylaws for multiple areas
- $34,000 for Lac La Hache sewer and Forest Grove water system repairs
- Referendum to borrow up to $600,000 for a fire tender replacement
- $100,000 for West Fraser Centre concession renovations
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss wildfire mitigation within the district. The meeting also includes presentations on agricultural information and jurisdiction over dangerous dogs. An in-camera session is scheduled for a presentation under the Community Charter.
- Wildfire mitigation discussion
- RCMP presentation regarding jurisdiction over dangerous dogs
- Agriculture information delegation
- In-camera session under the Community Charter
South Cariboo Joint Committee
The South Cariboo Joint Committee will consider the 2024 Capital and Equipment Plan Allocations and a funding request from the 100 Mile Community Band. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Pressy Lake Pilot Project and a discussion regarding an outdoor rink.
- Funding request from 100 Mile Community Band
- 2024 Capital and Equipment Plan Allocations
- Pressy Lake Pilot Project presentation by Central Chilcotin Rural Rehabilitation
- Discussion regarding an outdoor rink
First Nations Relations Committee
The committee will discuss its Terms of Reference and Strategic Plan Item 4 regarding relationships with First Nations. The meeting also includes a discussion on COVID Safe Restart Allocations for local Indigenous communities and Truth and Reconciliation events.
- Review of Committee Terms of Reference
- Discussion of Strategic Plan Item 4 - Relationships With First Nations
- COVID Safe Restart Allocation to support local Indigenous communities and Truth and Reconciliation events
North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will discuss North Cariboo Transit statistics. The agenda also includes adopting the minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting and reviewing an invitation to Canada Day celebrations in the City of Quesnel.
- Adoption of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
- Review of North Cariboo Transit statistics
- City of Quesnel Canada Day celebration invitation
South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
This meeting consists of procedural items and a closed session. The caucus will adopt the current agenda and the minutes from the May 6, 2024, meeting. An in-camera session is also scheduled under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter.
- Adoption of the June 10, 2024, agenda
- Adoption of May 6, 2024, meeting minutes
- In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter