Capital Regional District public meetings in 2023

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to discuss follow-up on 2024 Annual Intake Grants for Assistance applications, including those from Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, Interlakes Community Centre Society, and Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission. The committee will also receive updates on the Canim Lake Band Recreation Pass and the South Cariboo Recreation Site Plan. A closed session is planned under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter.

• 2024 Annual Intake Grants for Assistance – South Cariboo – applications requiring follow-up and further discussion
• Canim Lake Band Recreation Pass update
• South Cariboo Recreation Site Plan discussion, including Outriders use and occupancy schedule
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will consider two foundation partnership grant requests: one from the South Cariboo Health Foundation for a Spacelabs patient monitoring system, and another from the West Chilcotin Health Care Society for replacement AED batteries. The board will also receive a delegation from the Northern Health Authority and discuss items in a closed session.

• South Cariboo Health Foundation request for Foundation Partnership funding for a Spacelabs patient monitoring system
• West Chilcotin Health Care Society request for Foundation Partnership funding to replace AED batteries
• Delegation from Northern Health Authority CEO Ciro Panessa
• Interior Health and Regional Hospital Districts new Memorandum of Understanding
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider first reading of two zoning bylaws: one to rezone lots on Park Drive in Area G from residential to commercial, and another to rezone a lot on Jasper Street in Area A from residential to service commercial. The board will also review a $20,000 grant application for a business façade improvement program, approve up to $45,000 for energy efficiency upgrades at the 108 Mile Community Hall, and ratify monthly expenditures of $5,096,723.29.

• First reading of Bylaw 5449 and 5450 to rezone 5512 and 5524 Park Drive from residential to commercial (Area G)
• First and second reading of Bylaw 5448 to rezone Jasper Street lot from Residential 2 to Service Commercial (Area A)
• Grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for $20,000 for Business Façade Improvement Program
• Approval of up to $45,000 from Community Works Fund for 108 Mile Community Hall energy efficiency upgrades
• Ratification of November 2023 expenditures totaling $5,096,723.29

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The caucus will adopt the agenda and minutes from November 22, then move into a closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter, followed by adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The committee will receive reports on Emergency Operations Centre activities from October to December 2023 and an update on the Emergency Program Key Findings Report workplan. Staff will also submit feedback on new Emergency Management Regulations before the December 31 deadline. The committee will consider applying for a $30,000 UBCM CEPF grant for Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility Training.

• Application for $30,000 from the 2023 UBCM CEPF Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility Training funding stream
• Staff feedback on Emergency Management Regulations to be submitted by December 31, 2023
• Emergency Operations Centre reporting for October to December 2023
• Emergency Program Key Findings Report prioritization and workplan update

Solid Waste Management Committee

The Solid Waste Management Committee will consider endorsing the updated Draft Solid Waste Management Plan, which includes letters of support from the District of 100 Mile House and the City of Quesnel. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from June 29, 2022.

• Consideration and possible endorsement of the updated Draft Solid Waste Management Plan
• Receipt of letters of support from the District of 100 Mile House and the City of Quesnel
• Adoption of minutes from the June 29, 2022 meeting

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will hear presentations from Meals on Wheels and the Williams Lake Hospice Society. Members will also consider endorsing the 2024 meeting schedule and review Grant for Assistance applications. A discussion on possible water/sewer services in the Dog Creek Road area is listed.

• Presentation from Meals on Wheels treasurer Bob Wanless on activities in Central Cariboo
• Presentation from Williams Lake Hospice Society executive director Daphne Johnson
• Endorsement of 2024 meeting schedule (10 dates, starting at 3:00 p.m.)
• Review of 2024 Grant for Assistance applications from seven organizations
• Discussion item on possibility of water/sewer services in Dog Creek Road area

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee will hear delegations from the BC Lung Foundation and the South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation, and will review applications for the 2024 Grants for Assistance program from 24 local organizations. The committee will also consider endorsing its 2024 meeting schedule. A closed session is planned to discuss matters under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter.

• Delegation from BC Lung Foundation regarding 'Carter's Project'
• Update from South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation
• Review of 2024 Grants for Assistance applications from 24 community groups
• Proposed 2024 meeting schedule for the committee
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from May 1, 2023, and discuss the South Cariboo Area and Interlakes Area Official Community Plans. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine adoption items.

• Discussion of South Cariboo Area Official Community Plan
• Discussion of Interlakes Area Official Community Plan
• Adoption of May 1, 2023 meeting minutes

Connectivity Committee

The Connectivity Committee will meet to receive a presentation from the Ministry of Citizens' Services on NextGen 911, and to discuss mapping gaps, a regional connectivity knowledge network update, and next steps. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Presentation by Ivan Rincon, Executive Director, Connectivity Division, Ministry of Citizens' Services on NextGen 911
• Discussion item: Mapping the Gaps
• Discussion item: Regional Connectivity Knowledge Network Update
• Discussion item: Next Steps

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive reports and correspondence, and hold an in-camera session. The agenda includes consent calendar items such as updates on Cariboo Memorial Hospital Emergency Department and a $5 million commitment from the Jim Pattison Foundation. The board will also receive a quarterly report and a presentation from the 2023 Northern Health Joint Fall Meeting.

• Interior Health - Cariboo Memorial Hospital Emergency Department update
• Interior Health - Jim Pattison Foundation commits $5 million to establish Centre for Health System Learning
• CCRHD Quarterly Report Q3 2023
• 2023 Northern Health Joint Fall Meeting update with capital plan and staffing presentations
• In-camera session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(c), 90(1)(j), and 90(2)(b)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will receive results of two assent votes authorizing borrowing for fire apparatus. The Miocene Fire Engine vote approved up to $800,000, and the Interlakes Fire Trucks vote approved up to $1.9 million combined, both repaid within ten years. The board will also consider several zoning amendments, funding allocations, and bylaw adoptions.

• Miocene Fire Engine Assent Vote: up to $800,000 borrowed for a new fire engine
• Interlakes Fire Trucks Assent Vote: up to $1.9 million borrowed for three fire trucks
• Bouchie Lake Sewer System Feasibility Study: up to $50,000 from Rural Feasibility Fund
• Forest Grove Legion door replacement: up to $10,000 from Community Works Fund
• Directors’ Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No. 5451, 2023 for three readings and adoption

Committee of the Whole

The Capital Regional District Committee of the Whole will receive reports on proposed provincial short-term rental regulations, a communications strategy for 2023-2027, a draft solid waste management plan update, and the Housing Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 44). No decisions are scheduled; all items are for information and discussion.

• Memo on Short Term Rental (STR) proposed provincial regulations
• Communications Strategy 2023-2027 presented for committee discretion
• Draft Solid Waste Management Plan Update review memo
• Bill 44 – Housing Statutes Amendment Act technical briefing

Finance-Budget Committee

The Finance-Budget Committee is reviewing dozens of 2024 business plans across all service areas, including administration, fire protection, water and sewer utilities, transit, airports, recreation, and emergency programs. The committee will also discuss and review the 2024–2028 Provisional Five Year Financial Plan, including tax requisition changes and utility fee summaries. Some business plans (Central Cariboo Recreation, North Cariboo Recreation and Parks, Central Cariboo Arts and Culture) are noted as still in progress.

• Review of 2024–2028 Provisional Five Year Financial Plan with tax and utility fee summaries
• 2024 business plans for 19 fire protection services (e.g., Forest Grove, 108 Mile, Williams Lake Contract)
• 2024 business plans for 16 water and sewer utilities (e.g., Lac La Hache, 108 Mile, Alexis Creek)
• 2024 business plans for transit services (South Cariboo Transit, North Cariboo Transit) and HandyDart
• 2024 business plans for four regional airports (Anahim Lake, South Cariboo, Quesnel, Likely)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will hear a delegation from Dawson Road Maintenance on road activities in the region, and discuss Remembrance Day ceremonies and hunters' use of campsites. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and an action page.

• Delegation from Dawson Road Maintenance at 3:00 p.m. to update on road maintenance in Central Cariboo and Chilcotin
• Discussion item on Remembrance Day Ceremonies
• Discussion item on Hunters' Use of Campsites in the Central Cariboo Chilcotin
• Adoption of minutes from September 27, 2023 meeting

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, receive a delegations memorandum, and review a consent calendar of correspondence items. The board will also move into a closed in-camera session under Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter. No major decisions or public hearings are on the open agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from September 8, 2023 meeting
• Receive consent calendar including Interior Health updates on evacuees in Chase, temporary clinic in Lytton, and new mammography unit at Shuswap Lake General Hospital
• Discussion of Cariboo Memorial Hospital emergency room closure communication from City of Williams Lake
• In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will vote on several items including adopting two zoning bylaws for Area L, granting completion extensions for rezoning applications, and approving a $549,170 design-build agreement for the Anahim Lake Airport terminal expansion. The board will also consider a bylaw to expand the Wildwood Fire Protection Service Area and a property tax exemption for the Forest Grove Legion.

• Adoption of Bylaws 5431 and 5432 rezoning properties on Renney Road in Area L from Rural Residential 1 to Rural Residential 3 and from Rural 1 to Rural 3 zones
• Approval of up to $5,000 from Community Works Fund for a vapour barrier project at Likely Community Hall
• Renewal of cemetery contribution agreement with District of 100 Mile House at $5,000 annually for three years
• Authorization to apply for up to $30,000 per volunteer fire department under UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
• First three readings of Wildwood Fire Protection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 5447 to expand fire service boundary

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to consider two main items: adopting a policy allowing overnight parking at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre during summer events, and endorsing the 2024 business, financial, and capital plans for recreation services. The meeting also includes adopting previous minutes and a closed session.

• Proposed policy to allow overnight parking for registered participants and spectators during summer events at South Cariboo Recreation Centre
• Endorsement of 2024 five-year business and financial plans for South Cariboo Recreation and Culture Services
• Endorsement of South Cariboo Recreation Centre capital plan (2023-2026)
• Adoption of minutes from September 11, 2023 meeting
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of Community Charter

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee will receive reports on Emergency Operations Centre activities from April to September 2023, discuss the new Emergency and Disaster Management Act, and consider feedback on emergency management regulations. The committee will also review a draft 2024 business plan for emergency program services.

• EOC Reporting April to September 2023 — summary of emergency operations centre activities
• Emergency and Disaster Management Act — discussion of modernized provincial legislation
• Emergency Management Regulations Feedback Request — committee to consider feedback on new regulations for local authorities
• 2024 Emergency Program Services Business Planning — review of draft business plan and grant funding opportunities

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider adopting two zoning bylaws for a property on Bridge Lake North Road, decide on an Agricultural Land Commission application for a subdivision on Mile 168 Road, and authorize a $312,700 FireSmart funding application. The board will also discuss permissive tax exemptions, community grants, and allocation of Growing Communities Funds.

• Adoption of Bylaws 5371 and 5372 rezoning 8117 Bridge Lake North Road from Rural Residential 1 to Rural Residential 2
• Rejection of ALC application for subdivision on Mile 168 Road (District Lot 8853) as not supporting agricultural use
• Authorization to apply for up to $312,700 under the 2023 UBCM CRI FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Stream
• Allocation of up to $30,000 from Growing Communities Funds for repairs to the Welcome to the Cariboo Regional District sign north of Quesnel
• Allocation of $175,000 for IT Enhancements and $150,000 for Asset Management Software from Growing Communities Funds

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will hear an update from the Williams Lake RCMP detachment commander and discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Williams Lake. The caucus will also consider grants for assistance and adopt previous meeting minutes.

• RCMP update from Inspector Robert Lake on activities in Central Cariboo
• Discussion of CRD / City of Williams Lake Memorandum of Understanding
• Central Cariboo Grants for Assistance policy review

Connectivity Committee

The Connectivity Committee will adopt previous meeting minutes and receive a presentation from Rogers/Shaw on advancing connectivity in the Cariboo Regional District. A discussion on mapping service gaps in the CRD is also scheduled.

• Rogers/Shaw presentation on advancing connectivity in the Cariboo Regional District
• Discussion item: Mapping service gaps in the CRD
• Adoption of minutes from June 21, 2023 meeting

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 will consider adopting previous meeting minutes, receiving an invitation to join the North Cariboo Accessibility Committee, and acknowledging a thank-you letter from the FARMED program. A discussion item on Orange Shirt Day is also scheduled.

• Invitation to participate on the North Cariboo Accessibility Committee
• Appreciation letter and certificate from FARMED (Farming Agriculture Rural Marketing Eco-Diversification)
• Discussion of Orange Shirt Day

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 committee will review the 2023 South Cariboo Recreation business, financial, and capital plans for input into future planning. Members will also receive a memo regarding an outdoor rink cost estimate.

• Outdoor Rink Cost Estimate memo
• 2023 South Cariboo Recreation Business, Financial and Capital Plans
• South Cariboo Recreation Centre 20th Anniversary celebration

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 Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider borrowing up to $1.9 million to replace three fire tenders for the Interlakes Fire Protection Service and up to $800,000 for a fire engine for the Miocene Volunteer Fire Department, both via referendum. The board will also vote on several zoning and official community plan amendments, including rezonings on Horse Lake Road and Telqua Drive, and adoption of the Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan. Other items include a TELUS telecom tower proposal near Alexis Creek, a BC Hydro right-of-way at the 108 Greenbelt, and ratification of $4.38 million in August expenditures.

• Referendum to borrow $1.9M for three Interlakes fire tenders
• Referendum to borrow $800,000 for Miocene fire engine
• First/second reading of rezoning at Horse Lake Road (Area L) from Agriculture to Rural Residential
• First/second reading of rezoning at 4833 Telqua Drive (Area G) from Parks to 108 Mile Ranch Residential
• Adoption of Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan (Bylaws 5418, 5419, 5420)

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

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will consider adopting the agenda and minutes, receive a delegation memorandum, and receive a consent calendar of correspondence from Interior Health and Northern Health. The main substantive item is the release of a resolution from an in-camera meeting regarding a five-year contract renewal with the City of Quesnel for recruitment and retention, starting January 1, 2024.

• Release of in-camera resolution to renew a Recruitment and Retention contract with the City of Quesnel for a five-year term starting January 1, 2024
• Receipt of Interior Health updates on wildfire responses (McDougall Creek, Clifton McKinley, Lower East Adams Lake) and evacuee returns
• Receipt of Interior Health news release on efforts to save lives from poisoned drugs
• Receipt of Northern Health Community News for September 2023

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)

Committee of the Whole

The Capital Regional District Committee of the Whole will meet on September 7, 2023, at the Interlakes Community Complex. The main agenda items are a discussion on allocating the remaining Growing Communities Funds and a presentation on the Emailed Records Policy.

• Discussion of allocation of remaining Growing Communities Funds
• Presentation on Emailed Records Policy by Manager of Corporate Services Alice Johnston
• Adoption of minutes from July 13, 2023 meeting

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 Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive a delegations memorandum, and review a consent calendar of health authority updates. A letter from Interior Health about a new Maternity Care Clinic at Cariboo Memorial Hospital will be received. The board will also move into a closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter.

• Receive letter from Interior Health regarding new Maternity Care Clinic at Cariboo Memorial Hospital
• Consent calendar includes heat warnings, algae bloom advisories, and health news from Northern Health and Interior Health
• Adoption of minutes from July 14, 2023 meeting
• Delegations Memorandum of Business as of August 18, 2023
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

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)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider several planning bylaws, agricultural land commission applications, and public assent processes for fire department equipment purchases. Key decisions include first and second reading of a zoning amendment for 2750 Bradley Creek Road, adoption of two bylaws for 7976 Begbie Road, and authorizing Alternative Approval Processes to borrow up to $800,000 for a Miocene fire engine and $550,000 for an Interlakes fire tender. The board will also review monthly expenditures of $2,042,634.23 and several grant applications.

• Public assent to borrow up to $800,000 for Miocene VFD fire engine replacement
• Public assent to borrow up to $550,000 for Interlakes VFD fire tender replacement
• First and second reading of zoning bylaw 5441 for 2750 Bradley Creek Road (RA1 to C2-27)
• Adoption of bylaws 5374 and 5375 for 7976 Begbie Road (Rural Holding to Rural Residential)
• Monthly expenditures ratified at $2,042,634.23 for July 2023

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

Policy Committee

The Capital Regional District Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several policy updates to the Board. Items include a draft Board Correspondence Policy, an amendment to the Audio Recording of Meetings Policy, a review of Volunteer Fire Department Donation policies, an amendment to the Procurement Policy, and a new Business Investment Recognition Policy. The committee will also adopt minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting.

• Endorsement of draft Board Correspondence Policy, referred back from Board on June 2, 2023
• Amendment to Audio Recording of Meetings Policy (Policy #14-06B-39)
• Review of Volunteer Fire Department Donation policies
• Amendment to Procurement Policy
• Discussion of new Business Investment Recognition Policy

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 will hear a delegation from the South Cariboo Pickleball Association regarding a proposal for an indoor pickleball facility. The committee will also discuss policy and fees for camping at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. The meeting will then close to the public for items under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter.

• Delegation from South Cariboo Pickleball Association on indoor pickleball facility proposal
• Discussion of policy and fees for camping at South Cariboo Recreation Centre
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

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 Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to consider two capital expenditure bylaws for hospital infrastructure: a phone system replacement at GR Baker Memorial Hospital and a wireless access network upgrade. The board will also vote on a sole-source contract with the City of Quesnel for a physician recruitment liaison, and receive routine reports including a quarterly update and heat warning guidance.

• Bylaw No. 210: Capital expenditure for GR Baker Memorial phone system replacement
• Bylaw No. 211: Capital expenditure for wireless access network
• Sole-source contract with City of Quesnel for physician recruitment liaison (3-year term, 2-year renewal option)
• Consent calendar includes response from Interior Health re urgent care walk-in clinic
• CCRHD Quarterly Report Q2 2023

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 Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to decide on several planning items, including third reading of zoning bylaws for Area L, adoption of bylaws for a property on Brown Road, and two development variance permits. They will also consider a five-year renewal of the South Cariboo Regional Airport management contract with Donahue Airfield Services at $130,000 annually, approve up to $27,500 for solar panels at the Miocene Community Hall, and ratify June expenditures of $3,143,701.44. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, delegations, and consent calendar.

• Renew South Cariboo Regional Airport management contract with Donahue Airfield Services for 5 years at $130,000/year plus taxes, increasing $4,000/year
• Approve up to $27,500 from Community Works Fund for solar panels at Miocene Community Hall
• Adopt zoning bylaws 5341 and 5342 for Brown Road property (DLK Investments Inc.) changing designations to Rural Residential and Resource
• Issue development variance permit at 6779 Barnett Road to reduce side yard setback to 1.59 m for existing storage structure
• Ratify June 2023 expenditures totaling $3,143,701.44

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 of the Whole will receive a report on allocating the remaining Growing Communities Fund, hear an update on the Solid Waste Management Plan process and timeline, and receive delegations from Mount Polley Mining Corporation, the Ministry of Forests, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

• Allocation of remaining Growing Communities Fund
• Update on Solid Waste Management Plan process and timeline to end of year
• Delegation from Mount Polley Mining Corporation on remediation of tailings dam failure area
• Delegation from Ministry of Forests on process and expectations in Cariboo region
• Delegation from Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on major projects and staffing

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 Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting in McLeese Lake to decide on planning bylaws, funding requests, and financial reports. Key items include a $1,000,000 partnership application for a new ski lift at Troll Mountain Resort, a $5,500 sponsorship for the Williams Lake First Nation powwow, and adoption of several zoning and official community plan amendments. The board will also receive the results of the Quesnel Pool Upgrade assent vote and ratify May expenditures of $1,841,866.64.

• Application for $1,000,000 from BC Destination Development Fund for Troll Mountain Resort lift
• $5,500 Platinum sponsorship for Williams Lake First Nation's Speaking Our Truth Powwow
• Adoption of zoning bylaws: BL 5326 (5009 Speed Crescent), BL 5327/5328 (Renney Road), BL 5352 (1033 Jade Street)
• Second reading of Green Lake OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5408
• Repeal of Quesnel-Hixon Erosion Protection Works Service Bylaw No. 4754

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 Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will consider two funding requests from Northern Health: $265,200 (40% share) for replacing the phone system at GR Baker Memorial Hospital, and $4,618 (3.9% share) for a wireless access network project. The board will also adopt previous meeting minutes and receive a consent calendar of health authority updates.

• Funding request for GR Baker Memorial Hospital phone system replacement: $265,200 (CCRHD's 40% share)
• Funding request for Northern Health SD Wireless Access Network project: $4,618 (CCRHD's 3.9% share)
• Adoption of minutes from June 2, 2023 board meeting
• Receipt of consent calendar items including health authority news

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 Capital Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting in McLeese Lake to receive reports on Federation of Canadian Municipalities convention attendance, utilities upgrades and capital projects, and a public engagement strategy framework. They will also hear a presentation on BC Building Code changes for energy efficiency. The agenda is mostly routine reports and discussions, with no major decisions listed.

• Receive memo on FCM Convention attendance request from Director Forseth
• Receive Utilities Upgrades and Capital Projects Summary for water and sewer services
• Presentation by Chief Building Official on BC Building Code changes for energy efficient buildings
• Framework discussion on Public Engagement Strategy

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 Connectivity Committee will hear a presentation from TELUS and receive an update on the Rural Connectivity Knowledge Network. The meeting is scheduled for June 21, 2023, in Williams Lake.

• TELUS presentation on connectivity (11:00 a.m.)
• Rural Connectivity Knowledge Network update with Shaw/Rogers and Province
• Adoption of April 19, 2023 meeting minutes

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 South Cariboo Joint Committee will meet to receive and discuss correspondence from the Canim Lake Band regarding recreational pass fees for its members in 100 Mile House, and a report from the Chief Building Inspector about railings at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a site plan for the recreation centre. No binding decisions are listed; further action is at the committee's discretion.

• Correspondence from Canim Lake Band (May 31, 2023) about annual recreational pass fees for band members in 100 Mile House, with a reply from the District of 100 Mile House
• Report from Todd Conway, Chief Building Inspector, regarding railings at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre
• South Cariboo Recreation Centre site plan for reference

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 Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will consider adopting the agenda and minutes, receive a delegation on healthcare recruitment in Quesnel, and discuss renewing a Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health. They will also receive correspondence about a proposed urgent and primary care centre in Williams Lake. Most items are routine approvals or information items.

• Renewal of Northern Health-Regional Hospital Districts Memorandum of Understanding, with signing authorized at October 16, 2023 joint meeting
• Delegation from Beverlee Barr Consulting on healthcare professional recruitment and retention in Quesnel
• Letter from City of Williams Lake regarding establishment of an Urgent and Primary Care Centre walk-in clinic
• Adoption of May 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Receipt of Northern Health community news and resource materials

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 is considering several planning bylaw amendments for the Bouchie-Milburn, Lac La Hache, and South Cariboo areas. Additionally, members will review requests for fire department equipment loans and community fund allocations.

• Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan second reading
• Lac La Hache Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5409 adoption
• South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5410 adoption
• Request for $8,927.71 from Community Works Funds for 108 Mile Fire Hall lighting
• Loan of up to $98,000.00 for a 1-ton pickup truck for Lone Butte VFD

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 Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will meet to hear a delegation from the Williams Lake RCMP about Police Based Victim Services, and to discuss the Williams Lake Fringe Fire Protection Boundary. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and an action page.

• Delegation from Williams Lake RCMP on Police Based Victim Services
• Discussion of Williams Lake Fringe Fire Protection Boundary
• Adoption of April 11, 2023 minutes
• Receipt of Action Page

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)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will consider a funding request from the Cariboo Ski-Touring Club for the 2024 BC Winter Games. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Letter from Cariboo Ski-Touring Club dated May 5, 2023, requesting funding for the 2024 BC Winter Games
• Adoption of minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting

The Caucus approved funding for the construction of a new biathlon venue for the 2024 BC Winter Games. The funds will be drawn from the 2023 North Cariboo Economic Development function budget.

• Approved $10,000 from 2023 North Cariboo Economic Development function budget for biathlon venue construction
• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from April 11, 2023 (Carried)

Policy Committee

The Capital Regional District Policy Committee will consider adopting amendments to the Donations Policy and four new draft policies: Email Records, Board Correspondence, Display of Materials in CRD Building Foyers, and Fire Protection Area Inclusion Requests. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Amendment to Donations Policy
• Draft Email Records Policy (deferred from May 2022)
• Draft Board Correspondence Policy (deferred from May 2022)
• Draft Display of Materials in CRD Building Foyers Policy
• Draft Fire Protection Area Inclusion Requests Policy

The Committee approved updates to the Donations Policy and adopted new policies regarding email records, board correspondence, and the display of materials in building foyers. It also approved a new Fire Protection Area Inclusion Requests Policy and directed staff to research donation policies for volunteer fire departments.

• Adopted amended Donations Policy
• Directed staff to research donation policies for volunteer fire departments for August 22, 2023 meeting
• Adopted Display of Materials in CRD Building Foyers Policy
• Adopted Fire Protection Area Inclusion Requests Policy
• Adopted Email Records Policy
• Adopted Board Correspondence Management Policy with amendments to section 2 and 3b

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Board is reviewing several planning bylaw amendments for Area L and Area H. Discussions also include manganese treatment funding for three water systems and a budget amendment for a solid waste service vehicle.

• Zoning amendment for Renney Road (Area L) involving Rural Residential 1 to Rural Residential 3
• Zoning amendment for 4569 Canim Hendrix Lake Road (Area H) involving Institutional to Upland Residential
• Allocation of $30,000 from the Growing Communities Fund for manganese treatment at Horse Lake, Gateway, and Benjamin water systems
• Budget amendment of up to $70,000 for a 2022 F150 field service truck purchase
• Agricultural Land Commission subdivision application for 6429 Eden Road (Area L)

The board approved first and second readings of two zoning amendment bylaws: BL 5431/5432 for Area L (Renney Road, from Rural Residential 1 to 3) and BL 5433/5434 for Area H (Canim Hendrix Lake Road, from Institutional to Upland Residential). Both adoptions are subject to conditions including Section 219 covenants. The board also authorized an Agricultural Land Commission application for subdivision in Area L with a recommendation for approval, and directed filing of several notices on title for building code violations across multiple electoral areas.

• Approved first and second reading of Bylaw 5431 (Area L OCP amendment) and Bylaw 5432 (Area L zoning amendment) (carried)
• Approved first and second reading of Bylaw 5433 (Area H OCP amendment) and Bylaw 5434 (Area H zoning amendment) (carried)
• Authorized submission of ALRL20230010 (Area L subdivision) to the Agricultural Land Commission with a recommendation for approval (carried)
• Directed filing of notice on title for Lot 5, Block 3, District Lot 222, Cariboo District Plan 7107 (Area A) (carried)
• Directed filing of notice on title for Lot 3, District Lot 6182, Cariboo District Plan 19242 (Area B) (carried)
• Directed filing of notice on title for Lot 5, District Lot 8625, Cariboo District Plan 29924 (Area C) (carried)
• Directed filing of notice on title for Block B, District Lot 8859, Cariboo District (Area D) (carried)
• Directed filing of notice on title for Lot 2, District Lot 8853, Cariboo District Plan PGP37933 (Area D) (carried)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will consider a Foundation Partnership Grant request from the South Cariboo Health Foundation to fund a morgue lift and racking system for 100 Mile District General Hospital. The board will also receive the audited 2022 financial statements and hear a delegation from PMT Chartered Professional Accountants LLP. Other items include receiving reports on a health summit, capital planning, and a news release about the ICU opening at GR Baker Memorial Hospital. The meeting will close to the public for an in-camera session under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter.

• Request for Foundation Partnership Grant to fund a morgue lift and racking system for 100 Mile District General Hospital
• Presentation of audited 2022 CCRHD financial statements by PMT Chartered Professional Accountants LLP
• Receipt of Northern Health news release on opening of ICU at GR Baker Memorial Hospital
• Receipt of reports from Breathe Weave Health Summit and NH/RHD Spring Joint Meeting on capital planning and health human resources

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board approved a Foundation Partnership Grant of $13,229.20 (40% of total cost) to the South Cariboo Health Foundation for a morgue lift and racking system at 100 Mile District General Hospital. The board also received a Northern Health news release about the ICU opening at GR Baker Memorial Hospital and approved the 2022 audited financial statements. The meeting included a brief in-camera session under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter.

• Approved $13,229.20 Foundation Partnership Grant for morgue lift and racking system at 100 Mile District General Hospital (weighted vote, carried)
• Approved 2022 audited financial statements as presented (unweighted vote, carried)
• Received Northern Health news release on ICU opening at GR Baker Memorial Hospital (unweighted vote, carried)
• Received consent calendar items as of May 5, 2023 (unweighted vote, carried)
• Received delegations memorandum of business (unweighted vote, carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unweighted vote, carried)
• Adopted minutes of April 14, 2023 meeting (unweighted vote, carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera session under Section 90(1)(j) (unweighted vote, carried)

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from April 17, 2023. The main item is a delegation from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Dawson Road Maintenance to provide an update on road maintenance and projects in the South Cariboo. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn after the delegation.

• Delegation from Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Dawson Road Maintenance on road maintenance and projects
• Adoption of minutes from April 17, 2023 meeting

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from March 13, 2023, receive a report from the 100 Mile House Curling Club, and then move into a closed in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting
• Receive 100 Mile House Curling Club report from President Eugene Gerwing, dated April 11, 2023
• Close meeting to public for in-camera discussion under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

The South Cariboo Joint Committee requested a cost estimate for the design and installation of bleacher rails at the recreation centre. This estimate will be used to determine if the 2023 South Cariboo Recreation capital plan should be amended to include the project.

• Approved request for bleacher rail design and installation cost estimate (Consensus)
• Adopted agenda including active transportation and sponsorship discussions (Consensus)
• Adopted March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Consensus)
• Received 100 Mile House Curling Club report (Consensus)

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Cariboo Regional District's Emergency Preparedness Committee will review reports on emergency operations from January to March 2023, consider submitting an application for a provincial grant to support evacuation route planning, and receive an update on modernization of the Emergency Program Act. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• EOC reporting for January to March 2023
• 2023 UBCM CEPF Evacuation Route Planning Application
• Emergency Program Act Modernization Update

The Emergency Preparedness Committee approved a submission for the 2023 UBCM CEPF Evacuation Route Planning. The committee also received reports on EOC activity from January to March 2023 and an update on the Emergency Program Act Modernization.

• Approved application for 2023 UBCM CEPF Evacuation Route Planning
• Received EOC reporting for January to March 2023
• Received Emergency Program Act Modernization Update
• Adopted January 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Connectivity Committee

The Connectivity Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes from March 23, 2023, then discuss responses to previous questions and revisit the regional broadband strategy, focusing on goals and implementation. The meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2023, in Williams Lake, B.C.

• Adoption of minutes from March 23, 2023 meeting
• Jerry Wilkens to respond to questions from previous meeting
• Discussion of CRD Regional Broadband Strategy goals (page 26) and implementation (page 60)
• Review of National Broadband Internet Service Availability Map for next steps

The committee approved next steps for its Connectivity Strategy. These actions include inviting Telus and Shaw/Rogers to a future meeting and gathering information from Electoral Area Directors regarding 'last mile' connectivity gaps.

• Approved invitation to Telus and Shaw/Rogers as delegations
• Approved collection of anecdotal information on 'last mile' connectivity gaps from Electoral Area Directors
• Adopted the April 19, 2023 agenda
• Adopted the March 23, 2023 meeting minutes

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

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

• Election of chair
• Adoption of minutes from February 13, 2023
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

The caucus elected a Chair for 2023 and adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The members held an in-camera session before adjourning.

• Adopted the agenda (Consensus)
• Elected Director Eric de Vries as Chair for 2023
• Adopted February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Consensus)
• Approved closing the meeting to the public for an in-camera session (Consensus)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will consider approving a Foundation Partnership Grant of $28,470 (40% of total cost) to the South Cariboo Health Foundation for three Vacuum Assisted Closure Units for the 100 Mile House Hospital wound care clinic. The board will also receive a quarterly report on healthcare recruitment and retention, and adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Foundation Partnership Grant request from South Cariboo Health Foundation for 3 Activac Machines (Vacuum Assisted Closure Units) for 100 Mile House Hospital wound care clinic, with 40% ($28,470) funding recommended
• CCRHD Quarterly Report Q1 2023 on Healthcare Recruitment and Retention to be received
• Delegations Memorandum of Business to be received
• Adoption of minutes from March 24, 2023 board meeting

The Board approved a Foundation Partnership Grant to fund 40% of the cost for three Activac Machines for the 100 Mile House Hospital wound care clinic. Other actions included the adoption of the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the receipt of a quarterly healthcare recruitment report.

• Approved $28,470.00 grant for 3 Vacuum Assisted Closure Units for 100 Mile House Hospital (Carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (Carried)
• Adopted March 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Delegations Memorandum of Business (Carried)
• Received Healthcare Recruitment and Retention 2023 Quarter 1 Report (Carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider adopting two zoning bylaws for a property at 7515 Gauthier Road, changing its designation from Rural Residential 1 to Rural Residential 3 and rezoning to a Special Exception RR 3-7 zone. The Board will also consider adopting Building Amendment Bylaw No. 5435, which updates building regulations. Other items include a delegation from the Agricultural Land Commission, a report on solid waste management plan consultation, and a proposal to fund up to $50,000 for solar panels at the Interlakes Community Centre.

• Adoption of zoning bylaws for 7515 Gauthier Road (Area L) changing designation and zone
• Adoption of Building Amendment Bylaw No. 5435
• Delegation from the Agricultural Land Commission on ALR administration
• Up to $50,000 from Community Works Fund for solar panels at Interlakes Community Centre
• Three notices on title for properties in Areas G and H for building enforcement

The Board approved an increase in annual base remuneration for EA Directors and adjusted travel rates. Funding of up to $50,000 was approved for solar panels at the Interlakes Community Centre. The Board also adopted several zoning and building bylaws.

• Approved increasing EA Director annual base remuneration to $28,900 (Carried)
• Adjusted Board Remuneration travel rate to $28.50/hour (Carried)
• Approved up to $50,000 for Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission solar panels project (Carried)
• Adopted Interlakes Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5344 (Carried)
• Adopted South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5345 (Carried)
• Adopted Building Amendment Bylaw No. 5435 (Carried)
• Directed filing of Notice in Land Title Office for properties in Area G and Area H (Carried)
• Determined subdivision of Deka Lake VFD property for community use is not viable (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear a delegation from Xatsull First Nation on heritage protection and conservation, and then close to the public for an in-camera session. The delegation discussed heritage site protection with representatives from Xatsull First Nation and Tera Archaeology. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 5:57 p.m.

• Delegation from Xatsull First Nation on Heritage Protection and Conservation Policy Primer 2023
• In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter
• Adoption of minutes from March 23, 2023 meeting

The meeting was primarily procedural, consisting of the adoption of the agenda and previous minutes. A delegation from Xatsull First Nation discussed the protection and conservation of heritage sites. The committee also held an in-camera session before adjourning.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved move to in-camera session (Carried)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus meets to adopt the agenda and prior minutes, hear updates from RCMP Staff Sergeant Richard Weseen and Emcon Services' Julie Spina, and receive the 2023 Minerals North Sponsorship Package. No decisions are listed beyond routine adoption of agenda and minutes.

• RCMP update by Staff Sergeant Richard Weseen at 3:00 p.m.
• Emcon Services update by Julie Spina at 3:30 p.m.
• Receive 2023 Minerals North Sponsorship Package
• Adopt minutes of March 14, 2023 meeting

The Caucus approved a $5,000 sponsorship for the 2023 Minerals North event using funds from the North Cariboo Economic Development 2023 budget. The meeting also included updates from the RCMP and Emcon Services.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the March 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved $5,000 from the North Cariboo Economic Development 2023 budget for Minerals North 2023 sponsorship (Carried)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive a delegation from Dawson Road Maintenance, and discuss a seniors housing survey and a parade request. The meeting also includes receiving the 2022 Victim Services Annual Report and a closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter.

• Delegation from Dawson Road Maintenance at 3:00 p.m.
• 2022 Victim Services Annual Report from Williams Lake RCMP Victim Service Unit
• Discussion of City of Williams Lake Age Friendly Seniors Housing Survey
• Discussion of Williams Lake Stampede Parade GFA Request
• Closed session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus referred the City of Williams Lake Age Friendly Seniors Housing Survey to the Central Cariboo Joint Committee. The group also received the 2022 Victim Services Annual Report and an update from Dawson Road Maintenance.

• Adopted agenda (Consensus)
• Adopted January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Consensus)
• Received 2022 Victim Services Annual Report and invited the Coordinator to the next meeting (Consensus)
• Referred City of Williams Lake Age Friendly Seniors Housing Survey to Central Cariboo Joint Committee (Consensus)
• Received Action Page as presented (Consensus)
• Approved closing meeting to the public for in-camera session (Consensus)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

This is a brief procedural meeting of the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board. The board will vote to adopt the agenda and the minutes from the February 24, 2023 meeting, and receive a delegations memorandum and a consent calendar. The consent calendar includes informational items from Interior Health about avalanche danger and youth poster winners.

• Adoption of minutes from February 24, 2023 meeting
• Receipt of Delegations Memorandum of Business as of March 24, 2023
• Receipt of Hospital Consent Calendar including Interior Health avalanche warning and youth poster winners

The board meeting consisted of procedural approvals. Members adopted the agenda, approved the February 24, 2023 meeting minutes, and received the Delegations Memorandum of Business and consent calendar items.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received the Delegations Memorandum of Business as of March 24, 2023 (Carried)
• Received the consent calendar items as of March 24, 2023 (Carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to decide on several planning bylaws, grant applications, and financial matters. The most consequential item is setting the question for a North Cariboo Recreation referendum on borrowing up to $35 million for a pool upgrade at the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre. The board will also consider allocating $3.9 million from the Growing Communities Fund, approve expenditures of $1.44 million, and review director remuneration.

• Referendum question for borrowing up to $35M over 25 years for Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre pool upgrade
• Allocation of $3.9M from Growing Communities Fund: $1.45M airports, $1.45M water/sewer, $500K building renovations, $350K admin, $175K IT
• First and second reading of bylaws 5423/5424 to rezone 7345 Kingfisher Road from Rural 1 to Rural 2
• Third reading of Bylaw 5413 to rezone 6670 Tatlayoko Road to Special Exception RR 1-3
• Authorization of two Agricultural Land Commission applications for 3082 150 Mile Frontage Road (non-farm use and subdivision)

The Board adopted the 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan and approved new water and sewer rate bylaws. It also advanced a referendum process for a $35 million upgrade to the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre pool. Additionally, the Board authorized significant funding for airport and water system projects.

• Adopted 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5428
• Adopted Water Rates Bylaw No. 5429 and Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 5430
• Approved $1.45M for South Cariboo Airport Services runway overlay
• Approved $1.4495M for Alexis Creek and Lac La Hache water systems
• Approved referendum question for $35M borrowing for Quesnel pool upgrades
• Authorized $5,000 for Tyee Lake streetlight service feasibility study
• Approved $1,000 grant for Tatlayoko Field Station Society birding program
• Determined south Cariboo aquatic centre is not a viable project

Connectivity Committee

The Connectivity Committee will discuss its terms of reference, review the Canadian Internet Registration Authority broadband map, and hear a provincial program overview. The meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2023, in Williams Lake, B.C.

• Review of Committee Terms of Reference
• Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) Broadband Map discussion
• Regional Connectivity Knowledge Network update
• Provincial Program Overview from BC Connectivity information deck (Feb 28, 2022)

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and formally received an information deck regarding connectivity in British Columbia. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Received Province of BC's Connectivity in BC information deck dated February 28, 2022 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a memorandum on the Board's director remuneration bylaw, with further action at the committee's discretion. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Review of Director Remuneration Bylaw, including a memo from the Manager of Corporate Services/Deputy CAO and several attachments on compensation and code of conduct

The Committee of the Whole received a memorandum regarding the Board's remuneration bylaw. Staff were directed to prepare a report for the April 14, 2023 Board meeting detailing the financial implications of proposed pay and allowance changes.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Directed staff to report on increasing EA Director annual base remuneration to $28,900 (Carried)
• Directed staff to report on basing mileage and meal allowances to Federal limits (Carried)
• Directed staff to report on removing the travel time provision limit under Schedule C (Carried)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to receive updates from the North Cariboo Seniors Council, the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association's FARMED project, and correspondence about the Coy Cup opening ceremonies. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being received for information and further action at the caucus's discretion.

• Delegation from North Cariboo Seniors Council (Dr. Jon Fine) to provide update
• Receive FARMED project information from North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association
• Receive correspondence from Quesnel Kangaroos about Coy Cup opening ceremonies
• Adopt minutes from February 14, 2023 meeting

The caucus approved annual funding for the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association's FARMED project. The board also designated a representative for the Coy Cup opening ceremonies.

• Approved $3,000 per year for two years for the FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond project from the North Cariboo Economic Development budget (Carried)
• Designated Director Sjostrom to welcome participants and spectators at the Coy Cup opening ceremonies (Carried)
• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

This is a routine procedural meeting of the South Cariboo Joint Committee. The agenda includes adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, then closing the meeting to the public for an in-camera discussion under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from February 13, 2023 meeting
• Motion to close meeting to public for in-camera discussion

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 13, 2023. The meeting included an in-camera session to discuss items pursuant to Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (Consensus)
• Adopted February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Consensus)
• Approved closing meeting to public for in-camera session (Consensus)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is holding a special meeting on March 10, 2023, at Signal Point Gaming in Williams Lake. The agenda includes adopting the agenda, then moving into a closed in-camera session to discuss items under Section 90(1)(a) and (c) of the Community Charter, followed by adjournment. No other business is listed, so the meeting is largely procedural with a closed portion.

• Special meeting at Signal Point Gaming, Pioneer Event Room, 1640 Broadway Avenue South, Williams Lake
• In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(a) & (c) of the Community Charter
• Adoption of agenda as presented
• Adjournment scheduled for 4:00 p.m.

The Board confirmed the appointment of Poul Beer as Fire Chief for the Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department. It also authorized spending for a privacy management contract.

• Rescinded appointment of Todd Schley as Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department (IVFD) Fire Chief
• Appointed Poul Beer as IVFD Fire Chief on condition of obtaining qualifications within 12 months
• Authorized up to $10,000 to sole-source a Privacy Management Program contract with the W Group

Cariboo Regional District Board

This is a special meeting of the Cariboo Regional District Board, scheduled for one hour. The agenda includes adopting the agenda, then immediately moving into a closed (in-camera) session to discuss items under Sections 90(1)(a) and (c) of the Community Charter, followed by adjournment. No public business items are listed.

• Special meeting at Signal Point Gaming, Pioneer Event Room, 1640 Broadway Avenue South, Williams Lake, BC
• Adoption of agenda (corporate vote, unweighted)
• In-camera session under Community Charter Sections 90(1)(a) and (c)
• Adjournment motion

The Board adopted the agenda and entered an in-camera session to discuss items pursuant to the Community Charter. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Closed the meeting to the public for an in-camera session (Carried)

Policy Committee

The Cariboo Regional District Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend several policies and a bylaw for full Board consideration. Items include a directors' remuneration and expenses bylaw, an amended donations policy, and draft policies on email records, board correspondence, foyer displays, and fire protection area inclusion requests. The committee will also set its 2023 meeting schedule and discuss the Director Initiative Funds Policy.

• Directors' Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw No. 5415, 2022 — recommend to Board for readings/adoption
• Amendment to Donations Policy — adopt as amended
• Draft Email Records Policy — adopt (deferred from May 31, 2022)
• Draft Board Correspondence Policy — adopt (deferred from May 31, 2022)
• 2023 Policy Committee schedule: March 7, May 19, August 25, October 27

The committee updated the Director Initiative Funds Policy and decided to amend the Directors’ Remuneration and Expenses Bylaw to include financial penalties. Several other policy drafts were deferred to the May meeting.

• Declared Director Sjostrom Vice-Chair of the Policy Committee for 2023
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for March 7, May 16, August 22, and October 24
• Defeated submission of Bylaw No. 5415 to the Board for adoption
• Approved amending Bylaw No. 5415 to reflect financial penalties from the Board’s Code of Conduct
• Approved amendments to Director Initiative Funds Policy regarding ineligible projects, staff agenda preparation, and changing voting requirements to a simple majority
• Deferred discussions on Donations, Email Records, Board Correspondence, Building Foyers, and Fire Protection Area Inclusion policies to May 16, 2023

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider third reading of two planning bylaws (BL 5409/5410 and BL 5411/5412) that would rezone properties in Areas G and H, and adopt a zoning bylaw (BL 5396) for a cannabis retail use in Area J. The board will also receive reports on forest landscape planning, agricultural land commission applications, and several resolutions for the NCLGA. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, expenditures, and a code of conduct update.

• Third reading of BL 5409/5410: rezone 4000 Cariboo Highway 97 from Commercial to Townsite Residential and C1 to R2-3
• Third reading of BL 5411/5412: rezone 5536 Birchwood Road from Agriculture to Rural Residential and RA1 to RR2
• Adoption of BL 5396: rezone 21140 Chilcotin Hwy 20 to allow cannabis retail, with recommendation to BC Liquor and Cannabis Branch
• Authorize ALC applications for soil/fill use at 1330 Highway 20 and subdivision at 2547 Dog Creek Road
• Ratify January 2023 expenditures totaling $2,351,047.96

The Board adopted a new Code of Conduct and Ethics and approved several zoning and land use amendments. It also authorized multiple resolutions for submission to the North Central Local Government Association and ratified January 2023 expenditures.

• Adopted updated Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Approved third reading of Bylaws 5409, 5410, 5411, and 5412 for zoning and OCP amendments
• Adopted Chilcotin Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5396
• Recommended approval for Cannabis Application C2239
• Rejected ALC application for Soil or Fill Use at 1330 Highway 20
• Recommended approval for ALC subdivision application at 2547 Dog Creek Road
• Ratified January 2023 expenditures totaling $2,351,047.96
• Denied $2,500 request for Director Bachmeier to attend UBCM Housing Summit

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will consider adopting its 2023 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 209 and an amendment to the Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) Redevelopment Project capital expenditure bylaw. The board will also receive updates on the Health Care Landing Program from the City of Williams Lake and several news releases from health authorities.

• Adoption of Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 209, 2023 (2023-2027)
• Amendment to Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 161 for CMH Redevelopment Project
• Delegation: Health Care Landing Program update from City of Williams Lake
• Receive news release: Cariboo Memorial Hospital redevelopment moves closer to construction
• Receive Northern Health news release on G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital ED/ICU Addition companion name

The Board adopted the 2023 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 209 and the Capital Expenditure Amendment Bylaw No. 161(1) for the CMH Redevelopment Project. Members also received updates on hospital redevelopment and healthcare recruitment efforts.

• Adopted 2023 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 209 (Carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure (CMH Redevelopment Project) Amendment Bylaw No. 161(1), 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Delegations Memorandum of Business (Carried)
• Received Hospital Consent Calendar (Carried)
• Received Ministry of Health / Interior Health news release on CMH redevelopment (Carried)
• Received Northern Health news releases regarding G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital and board recognition (Carried)

Finance-Budget Committee

The Finance/Budget Committee will review the Cariboo Regional District's 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan and consider submitting it to the Board for three readings and adoption. They will also hear a delegation from Interior Health on the Cariboo Memorial Hospital redevelopment project and receive results of public consultation on the financial plan.

• Review of 2023-2027 Five Year Financial Plan, including tax requisition changes and utility fee summaries
• Delegation from Interior Health on Cariboo Memorial Hospital redevelopment in Williams Lake
• Public consultation results on the 2023-2027 Financial Plan
• Adoption of minutes from January 12, 2023 meeting

The Finance-Budget Committee reviewed the 2023 Five Year Financial Plan and public consultation results. The committee decided to submit the financial plan bylaw to the Cariboo Regional District Board for adoption at its March 24, 2023, meeting.

• Approved submission of the Five Year Financial Plan bylaw to the Board for March 24, 2023 (Carried)
• Received the 2023-2027 Financial Plan public consultation results (Carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the January 12, 2023, meeting minutes (Carried)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will hear a presentation from the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association (FARMED) on its Opportunities 2022 & beyond project. Members will also vote to adopt the 2023 meeting schedule, discuss appointments for 2023, and appoint a spokesperson for the Pool Renovation Project Referendum. The meeting includes routine adoption of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Delegation: North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association (FARMED) update on Opportunities 2022 & beyond project
• Endorsement of 2023 meeting schedule (March 14, April 11, May 16, June 13, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, all at 3:00 p.m.)
• Discussion of North Cariboo appointments for 2023
• Appointment of a spokesperson for the Pool Renovation Project Referendum
• Adoption of minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting

The Caucus elected Mary Sjostrom as Chair and approved a meeting schedule for the remainder of 2023. Members appointed representatives to regional committees and designated a spokesperson for the Pool Renovation Project Referendum.

• Elected Mary Sjostrom as Chair for 2023
• Endorsed 2023 meeting schedule for March, April, May, June, September, October, and November
• Appointed Director Sjostrom to South-Central Regional Advisory Committee to UNBC/CNC and North Cariboo Seniors Council
• Appointed Director Massier to North Cariboo Air Quality Roundtable
• Appointed Director Bachmeier as spokesperson for the Pool Renovation Project Referendum
• Requested updated budget from North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association (FARMED)
• Referred FARMED item to the next Agricultural Development Advisory Committee (ADAC) meeting

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee will meet to hear from the 100 Mile House RCMP detachment about 2023/24 policing priorities, and to consider a $15,000 grant application from the Royal Canadian Legion for repairs. The committee will also review a recreation centre operating report and vote on renewing a joint use agreement for recreation facilities and schools. The meeting includes a closed session for items under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter.

• RCMP Staff Sergeant Kevin Smith to discuss policing priorities for 2023/24
• Grant for Assistance application: $15,000 from Royal Canadian Legion 100 Mile Branch for stairs and entrance ramp repairs
• Renewal of Joint Use Agreement for recreation facilities and schools, January 2023 to December 2026
• Canlan Ice Sports 2022 South Cariboo Recreation Centre operating subsidy report
• Discussion on rescheduling April 17, 2023 meeting due to NCLGA conflict

The committee renewed a Joint Use Agreement involving School District 27, Thompson Rivers University, and local government bodies. A grant application for the Royal Canadian Legion was defeated. The committee also received a recreation centre operating report.

• Renewed Joint Use Agreement from January 2023 to December 2026 (By Consensus)
• Defeated $15,000 grant application from Royal Canadian Legion 100 Mile Branch (Defeated)
• Received 2022 South Cariboo Recreation Centre Operating Subsidy Report (By Consensus)
• Rescheduled May 8, 2023 meeting to May 1, 2023 (By Consensus)

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Caucus is reviewing the proposed meeting schedule for the remainder of 2023. Additionally, the body will address the appointment of a Co-Chair for the South Cariboo Joint Committee and other committee appointments.

• Proposed 2023 meeting schedule including dates in March, April, May, June, September, October, and November
• Appointment of 2023 Co-Chair for South Cariboo Joint Committee
• South Cariboo Appointments for 2023

The Caucus adopted its 2023 meeting schedule and appointed directors to various committees. Director Wagner was named Co-Chair of the South Cariboo Joint Committee.

• Adopted 2023 meeting schedule with May 8 meeting moved to May 1 (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Wagner as Co-Chair to the South Cariboo Joint Committee for 2023 (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Wagner to the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce for 2023 (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Richmond to the South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation for 2023 (Consensus)
• Adopted May 12, 2022 meeting minutes (Consensus)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to decide on development variance permits, an Agricultural Land Commission application, grant applications, and committee recommendations. Key items include funding for the Anahim Lake Airport terminal expansion, solar panels for the Williams Lake Cross-Country Ski Club, and a potential $1.3 million commitment to the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre project.

• DVP20220061: Reduce side yard setback from 7.6 m to 3 m at 5916 Highway 24 (Area L)
• DVP20220072: Increase ancillary structure height from 6 m to 7 m at 1517 Adrian Street (Area A)
• ALRL20220073: Recommend approval for subdivision in ALR at 7181 West Sheridan Lake Road
• NDIT grant application for $132,691 for Anahim Lake Airport terminal expansion
• Up to $45,000 from Community Works Fund for solar panels at Bull Mountain Cross-Country Ski Trails

The Board approved a $1.3 million allocation for the Arts and Recreation Centre Building Envelope Project and authorized several grant applications. It also issued two development variance permits and appointed members to multiple regional commissions.

• Committed approx. $1.3M for Arts and Recreation Centre Building Envelope Project
• Approved up to $45,000 for Williams Lake Cross-Country Ski Club solar panels
• Approved $132,691 grant application for Anahim Lake Airport terminal expansion
• Issued variance for 5916 Highway 24 to reduce side yard setback to 3m
• Issued variance for 1517 Adrian Street to increase ancillary structure height to 7m
• Authorized ALC subdivision application for 7181 West Sheridan Lake Road
• Denied $2,500 request for Director Bachmeier to attend UBCM Housing Summit
• Appointed members to Parkland, Bouchie Lake, and 108 Greenbelt commissions

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to consider three capital expenditure bylaws for health infrastructure projects, including a chiller replacement, a primary care network, and digital health initiatives. The board will also receive routine reports and may close the meeting to the public for in-camera discussion.

• Bylaw No. 206: Capital Expenditure (IH – OHM Chiller Replacement)
• Bylaw No. 207: Capital Expenditure (IH – South Cariboo Health Centre Primary Care Network)
• Bylaw No. 208: Capital Expenditure (IH Wide Digital Health)
• Receive CCRHD Quarterly Report Q4 2022
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District approved three bylaws for capital expenditures related to chiller replacement, a primary care network, and digital health. The Board also received a quarterly report on healthcare recruitment and retention.

• Adopted Capital Expenditure (IH – OHM Chiller Replacement) Bylaw No. 206, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure (IH – South Cariboo Health Centre Primary Care Network) Bylaw No. 207, 2023 (Carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure (IH Wide Digital Health) Bylaw No. 208, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved sending a letter of appreciation to Northern Health President and CEO Cathy Ulrich (Carried)
• Received the Healthcare Recruitment and Retention 2022 Quarter 4 Report (Carried)
• Invited Amy Reid, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, City of Quesnel, to appear as a delegation (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive a delegation from Enbridge on operations and emergency response, discuss the Connectivity Committee's next steps, and review the Director's Code of Conduct (current and rescinded versions). The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Delegation from Enbridge on BC regional operations and public awareness/emergency response planning
• Discussion of Connectivity Committee moving forward, including terms of reference and October 2022 report
• Review of current and rescinded Director's Code of Conduct
• Adoption of December 8, 2022 minutes

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 8, 2022. Members received a memorandum regarding the Connectivity Committee and initiated a review of the current Director's Code of Conduct.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received memorandum regarding Connectivity Committee (Carried)
• Approved review of current Director's Code of Conduct (Carried)

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Preparedness Committee meets to receive reports on Emergency Operations Centre activity from September to December 2022, a year-end update on emergency program priorities, a review of the CRD Emergency Plan, and updates on provincial Emergency Program Act modernization and the BC Flood Strategy. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the September 7, 2022 meeting. Most items are for information or discussion, with further action left to the committee's discretion.

• EOC reporting for September to December 2022
• Emergency Program Key Findings Report prioritization and workplan update
• CRD Emergency Plan key functions and process review
• Modernization of the Emergency Program Act
• BC Flood Strategy feedback from Peace River Regional District

The Emergency Preparedness Committee received several reports on emergency program workplans, EOC reporting, and the Emergency Program Act. The committee decided to submit a letter regarding the BC Flood Strategy similar to one sent by the Peace River Regional District.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from September 7, 2022 (Carried)
• Received EOC reporting for September to December 2022 (Carried)
• Received Emergency Program Key Findings Report Prioritization and Workplan Update (Carried)
• Received CRD Emergency Plan Key Functions & Process Review summary (Carried)
• Received summary regarding Modernization of the Emergency Program Act (Carried)
• Approved submitting a letter regarding the BC Flood Strategy similar to the Peace River Regional District response (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, appointing a co-chair to the Central Cariboo Joint Committee and members to other committees for 2023, endorsing the 2023 meeting schedule, and receiving an action page. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Appointment of 2023 Co-Chair for Central Cariboo Joint Committee
• Appointments to various outside Central Cariboo Committees for 2023
• Endorsement of 2023 meeting schedule (9 meetings, 3:00 p.m. start)
• Adoption of minutes from November 23, 2022 meeting

The caucus elected a new Chair and appointed members to various regional committees and roundtables for 2023. The group also established its meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Declared Director Neufeld Chair of the Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus for 2023
• Appointed Director Steve Forseth as Co-Chair of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee for 2023 (Consensus)
• Appointed Director LeBourdais to Williams Lake Air Quality Roundtable (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Forseth to Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Forseth to Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Anderson to UNBC South Central Advisory Committee (Consensus)
• Endorsed the 2023 meeting schedule for the caucus (Consensus)
• Adopted the agenda and November 23, 2022 minutes (Consensus)

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to receive reports and consider renewing the Joint Use Facilities Agreement. They will also discuss a possible transit expansion to the Williams Lake fringe area and review their terms of reference.

• Renewal of Joint Use Facilities Agreement
• Discussion of transit expansion to Williams Lake fringe area
• Review of Central Cariboo Joint Terms of Reference
• Receipt of Fall 2022 Arts and Culture Society Grant Award report

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee renewed the Joint Use Facilities Agreement and updated its Terms of Reference. The committee also received a grant award report for the Arts and Culture Society.

• Renewed Joint Use Facilities Agreement (Carried)
• Amended Terms of Reference to allow delegations 15 minutes for presentations (Carried)
• Received Fall 2022 Arts and Culture Society Grant Award report (Carried)
• Adopted agenda with addition of recreation fees and charges discussion (Carried)
• Adopted November 23, 2022 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Received Action Page and removed item 3 (Carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider first reading of three bylaws related to the Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan, which would amend the Quesnel Fringe Area Official Community Plan and zoning, and the North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Bylaw. The board will also decide on several planning items, including a development variance permit, an Agricultural Land Commission application, and two temporary use permits. Additionally, it will review a $197,024 agreement with the Canadian Red Cross for a wildfire risk awareness campaign and ratify December 2022 expenditures of $2,853,364.35.

• First reading of Bylaws 5418, 5419, 5420 for Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan
• Adoption of Bylaw 5369 rezoning 5273 Evergreen Drive from RR1 to RR2
• Development variance permit for 1585 Hodgson Road to increase max floor area to 610 sq m
• Rejection of temporary use permit for RV on Duncan Road; approval in principle for 13 RVs on Kitsul Road
• Agreement with Canadian Red Cross for $197,024 for wildfire risk awareness campaign

The Board approved a June 2023 referendum for the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre pool upgrade. Several zoning and planning bylaws were read for the first time or adopted, and multiple community grants were allocated for the South Cariboo area.

• Approved June 2023 referendum for Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre pool upgrade
• Adopted South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5369, 2022
• Read first time: Quesnel Fringe Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5418, 2023
• Read first time: Quesnel Fringe Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5419, 2023
• Read first time: North Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5420, 2023
• Approved $197,024.00 agreement with Canadian Red Cross for Wildfires 2017 Risk Awareness Campaign
• Rejected Temporary Use Permits for RV use at Duncan Road and 1561 Kitsul Road
• Allocated various South Cariboo Grants for Assistance totaling $25,439

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and consider two capital expenditure bylaws for patient transfer and videoconferencing equipment. They will also vote on approving $1,223,700 in capital funding requested by Interior Health for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, with related bylaws to be brought forward in February. The meeting includes a closed in-camera session.

• Bylaw No. 204: Capital Expenditure (NH – Patient Transfer Tool)
• Bylaw No. 205: Capital Expenditure (NH – Videoconferencing Equipment)
• Interior Health capital funding request for 2023/2024: $1,223,700
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• In-camera session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(j) & (2)(b)

The Board approved $1,223,700 in capital funding for Interior Health for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Additionally, the Board adopted two capital expenditure bylaws for a patient transfer tool and videoconferencing equipment. The meeting also included the election of the Board Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Elected Director Richmond as Chair
• Elected Director Sjostrom as Vice-Chair
• Adopted Capital Expenditure (NH – Patient Transfer Tool) Bylaw No. 204, 2023
• Adopted Capital Expenditure (NH – Videoconferencing Equipment) Bylaw No. 205, 2023
• Approved $1,223,700 in total funding for Interior Health's 2023/2024 capital funding request

Finance-Budget Committee

The Finance/Budget Committee is meeting to review and discuss the revised 2023-2027 provisional five-year financial plan, including assessments, taxation, and the budgeting process. The Chief Financial Officer will present information on these topics. The committee will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Presentation on assessments, taxation, and budgeting process by CFO Kevin Erickson
• Review of revised 2023-2027 provisional five-year financial plan
• Comparative ad valorem requisition changes summary (2022 vs 2023)
• 2023 tax requisition rate details
• 2022 vs 2023 utility user fee summary

The committee received a presentation on the assessment, taxation, and budgeting process. Members also received the provisional 2023–2027 Five Year Financial Plan reports.

• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted minutes from December 8, 2022 (Carried)
• Received presentation on assessment, taxation, and budgeting process (Carried)
• Received Provisional 2023–2027 Five Year Financial Plan reports (Carried)