Regional District of Fraser-Fort George public meetings in 2021

Notice of Open Meetings

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Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee will consider recommending that the Board waive competitive bidding requirements and negotiate contracts with E-Comm for 9-1-1 call-answer services and with the City of Prince George for centralized fire dispatch services. The committee will also hear a presentation from E-Comm and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Waive competitive bid for E-Comm 9-1-1 call-answer contract
• Negotiate contract with E-Comm for 9-1-1 call-answer services
• Waive competitive bid for City of Prince George fire dispatch contract
• Negotiate contract with City of Prince George for fire dispatch services
• E-Comm presentation on call-answer and emergency communication

The committee recommended the board waive the competitive bid process and negotiate contracts with E-Comm for 9-1-1 call-answer services and with the City of Prince George for centralized fire dispatch. The 9-1-1 motion was amended to require a report on a review process for repatriating call-answer services. All recommendations were carried.

• Recommended waiving competitive bid for 9-1-1 call-answer services (carried)
• Recommended negotiating 9-1-1 call-answer contract with E-Comm (carried, as amended)
• Amended 9-1-1 motion to require report on repatriation review process (carried)
• Recommended waiving competitive bid for centralized fire dispatch (carried)
• Recommended negotiating fire dispatch contract with City of Prince George (carried)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider several development variance permits, zoning bylaw amendments, a new building bylaw, and amendments to the financial plan and solid waste tipping fees. They will also review appointments to committees and external agencies, and discuss a partnership with Powder King Mountain Resort for grant funds.

• Development Variance Permit No. 1361 for Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. at Hart Hwy, Summit Lake Area (Electoral Area G) to reduce side lot line setback from 5.0m to 1.5m
• Development Variance Permit No. 1362 for Jason Alexander at Secord Rd, Valemount (Electoral Area H) to increase max total floor area from 50.0m² to 180.0m²
• Adoption of Building Bylaw No. 3239, 2021
• Third reading for Zoning Bylaw amendments: No. 3135 (12710 Hooper Road), No. 3224 (5718 Lee Road), No. 3229 (12470 Hooper Road), and No. 3231 (12075 Blackman Road)
• Adoption of 2021-2025 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3246 and Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3247

The Regional Board defeated a motion to forward Application 63830 for Non-Farm Use in the Agricultural Land Reserve to the Agricultural Land Commission. The application, for the West 1/2 of District Lot 1946 Cariboo District, was defeated in a roll call vote, with 9 directors opposed and 5 in favour. The Board also adopted a new Building Bylaw, approved several zoning bylaw amendments, and entered into agreements for 9-1-1 call-answer and fire dispatch services.

• Defeated motion to forward ALR Non-Farm Use Application 63830 to Agricultural Land Commission (9-5)
• Adopted Building Bylaw No. 3239, 2021
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 1361 (side setback 5.0m to 1.5m)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. 1362 (floor area 50.0m2 to 180.0m2)
• Gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3224, 2021
• Gave third reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3231, 2021 and adopted it
• Defeated third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3135, 2019
• Defeated third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 3229, 2021

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will consider adopting Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 310, 2021, which relates to a Northern Health Authority request, and will also review and potentially approve the 2022 provisional budget. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and the chairperson's report.

• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 310, 2021 - introduction and readings
• Letter from Northern Health Authority dated November 15, 2021
• 2022 Provisional Budget approval (Schedule A)
• Adoption of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The board adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 310, 2021, which authorizes capital spending, and approved the 2022 Provisional Budget. Both items were carried unanimously. Discussion on increasing costs and a possible hard cap on funding was held but no decision was made.

• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 310, 2021 (carried)
• Approved 2022 Provisional Budget (carried)
• Received report and letter from Northern Health Authority (carried)
• Adopted agenda as circulated (carried)
• Adopted November 18, 2021 minutes (carried)

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee will consider entering a competitive bid process to hire consultants for a Regional Solid Waste Management Plan, and will review proposed changes to operating hours at the Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station and Select Landfill. The committee will also receive updates on illegal dumping and a generic closure plan for rural landfill sites, along with routine adoption of minutes.

• Competitive bid process for consulting services to prepare a Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
• Proposed Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station and Select Landfill hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, closed weekends and statutory holidays
• Update on illegal dumping activities
• Information on generic closure plan for rural landfill sites
• Adoption of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended to the Board that the Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station and Select Landfill operate Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Friday and Saturday, effective January 1, 2022, and closed on statutory holidays. The committee also recommended entering a competitive bid process for consulting services for the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. Reports on illegal dumping and a generic closure plan for rural landfills were received.

• Recommended to Board: Mackenzie Transfer Station hours Sunday-Thursday 9am-5pm, closed Fri/Sat, effective Jan 1, 2022 (carried)
• Recommended to Board: Mackenzie Transfer Station closed on statutory holidays (carried)
• Recommended to Board: competitive bid process for Regional Solid Waste Management Plan consulting (carried)
• Received report on Regional Solid Waste Management Plan Review (carried)
• Received report on Illegal Dumping Update (carried)
• Received report on Mackenzie Transfer Station operational hours change (carried)
• Received report on Generic Closure Plan for Rural Landfill Sites (carried)
• Adopted agenda and minutes (carried)

Notice of Public Hearing

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Notice of Public Hearing

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Notice of Public Hearing

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Notice of Public Hearing

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Notice of Public Hearing

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Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board is meeting to consider several development permits, temporary use permits, a housing needs assessment, and zoning bylaw amendments. They will also vote on funding allocations, including COVID-19 Safe Restart grants and a recreation infrastructure grant. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda, minutes, and committee reports.

• Development Permit with Variance No. 1351 for 20113 Norman Lake Road to vary setbacks for accessory buildings
• Temporary Use Permit No. 250 for campground use on Highway 5 South (three-year term)
• Temporary Use Permit No. 251 for employee accommodation at 1600 Coyote Road (three-year term)
• Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3244, 2021 to change minimum floor area of first floor of dwelling units
• Approval of $215,980 COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant allocation, plus $100,000 for IT/cybersecurity, $70,000 for website, $74,659 for capacity building

The Regional Board elected Director Kaehn as Chair and Director Beckett as Vice-Chair by acclamation for 2021-2022. The board approved two temporary use permits for campground and employee accommodation uses in the Valemount area, and defeated a motion to postpone a non-farm use application in the Agricultural Land Reserve. It also approved several COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant allocations, including $215,980 for general purposes, $100,000 for IT/cyber security, $70,000 for a new website, and $74,659 for capacity building. The board authorized a letter to Trans Mountain Corporation regarding housing pressures in Valemount and approved various grants and contracts.

• Elected Director Kaehn as Chair and Director Beckett as Vice-Chair for 2021-2022 by acclamation.
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. 250 to 754224 Alberta Ltd. for campground use on Block A District Lots 7127 and 7128 Cariboo District for three years.
• Approved Temporary Use Permit No. 251 to 0820758 B.C LTD. for employee accommodation on Lot 8 District Lot 7366 Cariboo District Plan 24362 for three years.
• Defeated motion to postpone Application 63830 for non-farm use in the Agricultural Land Reserve; later postponed items 7.1 and 7.2.
• Approved allocation of $215,980 of COVID-19 Safe Restart Grants for local government funds.
• Approved allocations of $100,000 for IT/cyber security, $70,000 for website replacement, and $74,659 for capacity building from COVID-19 Safe Restart Grants.
• Approved a letter to Trans Mountain Corporation regarding housing crisis in Valemount due to pipeline worker accommodation demands.
• Approved a letter to the Attorney General and RCMP regarding Remembrance Day protests.

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to adopt minutes, receive disbursement reports, and consider a temporary borrowing resolution of up to $750,000 for 2022 debt payments. The board will also review and potentially approve the draft Financial Plan for 2022-2036.

• Temporary borrowing resolution for up to $750,000 for 2022 debt retirement and bank interest
• Draft Financial Plan 2022-2036 for approval
• General Disbursement Schedules for July-September 2021
• Adoption of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The board approved the Financial Plan 2022–2036, which outlines capital funding and borrowing for regional hospital projects. It also adopted a temporary borrowing resolution allowing up to $750,000 for 2022 debt and interest payments. The meeting was routine, with no substantive debate or public input.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (Res. HOS 106/21)
• Adopted the October 21, 2021 minutes (Res. HOS 107/21)
• Received the General Disbursement Schedules for July–September 2021 (Res. HOS 108/21)
• Received the Temporary Borrowing Resolution report (Res. HOS 109/21)
• Adopted a resolution to borrow up to $750,000 for 2022 debt and interest (Res. HOS 110/21)
• Received the Draft Financial Plan 2022–2036 report (Res. HOS 111/21)
• Approved the Financial Plan 2022–2036 (Res. HOS 112/21)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:57 a.m. (Res. HOS 113/21)

Agricultural Land Use Standing Committee

The Agricultural Land Use Standing Committee is meeting to consider two applications for non-farm use within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The committee will receive reports and public comments on both applications, and will recommend whether one application should proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Application 63830 by West Coast Olefins Ltd. for non-farm use in Pineview/Buckhorn area, Electoral Area 'D'
• Application 63590 by Daniel Udot and Barbara Severson for non-farm use at 6580 Blackman Rd., Electoral Area 'H'
• Recommendation to authorize Application 63590 to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission
• Petition and unsolicited written comments received for Application 63830
• Adoption of September 23, 2021 meeting minutes

The Committee voted to postpone Application 63830 for a non-farm use in the Agricultural Land Reserve, recommending the Board delay a decision pending further information and public consultation. A motion to deny authorization for that application was defeated. The Committee also voted to recommend that the Board authorize Application 63590 to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission.

Environment and Parks Standing Committee

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee is meeting to consider recommendations on several solid waste and recycling contracts, including extending and awarding a hauling contract for the Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station, awarding a caretaker contract for the Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot, and approving amended tipping fees for municipal solid waste. The committee will also adopt minutes from its September 23, 2021 meeting. These items are recommendations to the Regional District Board.

• Extend Contract ES-19-16 with Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. for solid waste hauling at Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station, Dec 1, 2021 to Apr 30, 2022
• Award Contract ES-21-14 to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. for solid waste hauling at Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station, May 1, 2022 to Apr 30, 2025
• Award Contract ES-21-13 to Cascades Recovery+ for caretaker services at Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot, $121,443.73 per year
• Approve amended tariff rates for municipal solid waste tipping fees at Regional District facilities (Schedule B)

The Environment and Parks Standing Committee recommended the Board extend the Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station hauling contract to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. for Dec 1, 2021–Apr 30, 2022, and award a new three-year contract (May 1, 2022–Apr 30, 2025) to the same company. It also recommended awarding the Quinn Street Recycling Depot caretaker contract to Cascades Recovery+ at $121,443.73 per year, and approved tariff rates for municipal solid waste disposal. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Recommended extending Contract ES-19-16 to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. for Dec 1, 2021–Apr 30, 2022 (carried)
• Recommended awarding Contract ES-21-14 to Twin Rivers Developments Ltd. for May 1, 2022–Apr 30, 2025 (carried)
• Recommended awarding Contract ES-21-13 to Cascades Recovery+ at $121,443.73/year (carried)
• Recommended approving tariff rates for municipal solid waste disposal as per Schedule B (carried)

Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from October 21, 2021, and receive presentations from Westrek Geotechnical Services Ltd. and Colliers Project Leaders on the Swift Creek Landslide Hazard Review and After Action Review. E-Comm 9-1-1 will also present an overview of its call-answer services and emergency communication. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond adopting the minutes.

• Adoption of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Presentation: Swift Creek Landslide Hazard Review by Westrek Geotechnical Services Ltd.
• Presentation: Swift Creek Landslide After Action Review by Colliers Project Leaders
• Presentation: E-Comm 9-1-1 call-answer services and emergency communication overview

The committee received presentations on the Swift Creek Landslide Hazard Review and the Swift Creek Landslide After Action Review, with no decisions made on these items. A scheduled presentation from E-Comm 9-1-1 was postponed due to technical difficulties. The committee adopted its agenda and the minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting, then adjourned.

• Adopted the agenda as circulated (RES. NO. PS 13/21).
• Adopted the October 21, 2021 meeting minutes as circulated (RES. NO. PS 14/21).
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:18 p.m. (RES. NO. PS 15/21).

Notice of Open Meetings

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Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board approved up to $2,038,600 from the Canada Community-Building Fund for reconstruction of the Cummings Road Transfer Station, which will reopen November 4, 2021. The board also approved a $1,039,908 loan agreement with the Hixon Volunteer Fire Department Society for a new fire hall, and a $25,000 grant to Curling Canada for the 2022 World Women's Curling Championships. The draft Building Bylaw No. 3239, 2021 was referred back to staff for corrections and further options on step code targets.

• Approved up to $2,038,600 for Cummings Road Transfer Station reconstruction (carried)
• Approved loan agreement up to $1,039,908 with Hixon Volunteer Fire Department Society for new fire hall (carried)
• Approved $25,000 grant to Curling Canada for 2022 World Women's Curling Championships (carried)
• Approved $30,000 grant to Prince George 2022 BC Summer Games Society (carried)
• Approved $162,330 for erosion control at Mackenzie Regional Transfer Station (carried)
• Referred draft Building Bylaw No. 3239, 2021 back to staff for corrections and step code options (carried)
• Approved Development Permit with Variance No. 1352 to increase accessory building floor area to 108.0m2 (carried)
• Approved covenant modification removing seasonal and employee limits on District Lot 5708 (carried)

Notice of Open Meetings

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Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from July 15, 2021, and to receive a presentation from Canadian Benefits Investment & Insurance Group Inc. about Volunteer Firefighters’ Insurance Services (VFIS). No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Canadian Benefits Investment & Insurance Group Inc. on Volunteer Firefighters’ Insurance Services (VFIS)
• Adoption of July 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Public Safety and Emergency Management Standing Committee met on October 21, 2021, and adopted the agenda and previous minutes. A presentation on Volunteer Firefighters’ Insurance Services (VFIS) was given by Graeme Lodge of Canadian Benefits Investment & Insurance Group Inc., covering coverage details and answering director questions. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the presentation.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (PS 13/21)
• Adopted July 15, 2021 meeting minutes (PS 14/21)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:52 a.m. (PS 15/21)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive reports and consider recommendations on the 2021 Regional Solid Waste Management Financial Plan and a review of the Board Procedure Bylaw. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes and routine procedural items.

• 2021 Regional Solid Waste Management Financial Plan – recommendation to approve
• Review of Board Procedure Bylaw No. 2372 – report received for consideration
• Adoption of August 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation on the 2021 Regional Solid Waste Management Financial Plan and voted to recommend its approval to the Board. The committee also received a report on proposed amendments to the Board Procedure Bylaw, but took no action on it. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

• Adopted agenda as circulated (CW 148/21)
• Adopted August 19, 2021 Committee of the Whole minutes (CW 149/21)
• Received 2021 Regional Solid Waste Management Financial Plan report (CW 150/21)
• Recommended approval of 2021 Regional Solid Waste Management Financial Plan to the Board (CW 151/21)
• Received Board Procedure Bylaw review report (CW 152/21)
• Adjourned meeting (CW 153/21)

Regional Board Meeting

The Regional Board of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is meeting to consider proceeding into a closed session to discuss four supplemental agenda items under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter. The agenda contains only this procedural item and no public business items.

• Consideration of agenda items under Sections 90 and 91 of the Community Charter
• Recommendation to close meeting to public for four supplemental items
• Meeting held at Board Room, 155 George Street, Prince George, BC

Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board

The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District Board will consider releasing annual grants to the Northern Health Authority and adopting several capital expenditure bylaws for hospital equipment and facility projects. The agenda is largely routine approval of funding and bylaws.

• Release of 2021 Minor Capital Grant of $1,050,000 to Northern Health Authority
• Release of 2021 Building Integrity Grant (amount not specified in agenda)
• Adoption of Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 305 for Gateway Vocera
• Adoption of Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 306 for Mackenzie X-Ray replacement
• Adoption of Capital Expenditure Bylaws No. 307-309 for UHNBC washing machines, OR lithotripter, and interventional radiology room

The board approved the release of a $1,050,000 Minor Capital Grant and a $102,000 Building Integrity Grant to Northern Health, as budgeted. It also adopted five Capital Expenditure Bylaws (No. 305-309, 2021) for capital projects, each after receiving reports and letters from Northern Health. All motions were carried unanimously, with no recorded opposition.

• Approved release of 2021 Minor Capital Grant of $1,050,000 to Northern Health (carried)
• Approved release of 2021 Building Integrity Grant of $102,000 to Northern Health (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 305, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 306, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 307, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 308, 2021 (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 309, 2021 (carried)