Capital Regional District public meetings in 2024

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider and vote on several planning bylaws, including the third reading and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5488 for the Quesnel Fringe Area. It will also adopt other zoning and community‑plan amendments, approve a development variance permit and a temporary use permit, and waive a procurement policy to purchase an in‑vessel composter. Additional items include grant approvals and ratification of the October 2024 financial expenditures.

• Adopt Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5488 – change from Rural 3 to Rural 2 zone at 1387 Maple Dr.
• Adopt South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5450 and Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5449.
• Approve Development Variance Permit DVP20240042 to raise ancillary structure height to 6.63 m at 7613 Larson Rd.
• Approve Temporary Use Permit TP20210051 renewal for restaurant and distillery at 1265 Sam Toy Avenue.
• Waive Procurement Policy No. 2023-9-32 to directly award an Earth Flow in‑vessel composter from Green Mountain Technologies.

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved several zoning amendments, including Bylaw 5488 (Area A), Bylaws 5449 and 5450 (Area G), and a development variance permit for a garage height increase. It also approved numerous grants for assistance, renewed fee-for-service agreements with the Williams Lake Cycling Club and Scout Island Nature Centre, and authorized a direct award purchase of an in-vessel composter. A request for Director Bachmeier to attend a leadership forum was defeated twice before a third motion to fund it from Electoral Area Administration funds carried.

• Adopted Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5488, 2024 (Area A)
• Adopted South Cariboo Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5449, 2023 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5450, 2023 (Area G)
• Approved Development Variance Permit for Lot D, District Lot 4532, Lillooet District (height increase to 6.63 m)
• Approved renewal of Temporary Use Permit TP20210051 for restaurant and distillery (3 years)
• Approved direct award purchase of Earth Flow in-vessel composter from Green Mountain Technologies
• Approved 2025 Grants for Assistance allocations for Electoral Areas B, L, South Cariboo, and Central Cariboo
• Renewed Fee for Service agreements with Williams Lake Cycling Club and Scout Island Nature Centre ($30,000/year each, 2025-2027)
• Defeated motion to fund Director Bachmeier's attendance at 2025 Local Government Leadership Academy Forum from Electoral Area B Initiative Fund

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the agenda as presented. It will adopt the minutes from the November 7 and November 21, 2024 meetings. The board will receive several information items, including an accessibility certification from the Rick Hansen Foundation and a recognition of Interior Health as a top employer. The meeting will then move to an in‑camera session to discuss items permitted under the Community Charter before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda – corporate vote (unweighted)
• Adopt minutes from November 7, 2024 meeting
• Adopt minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting
• Review information items: Rick Hansen Foundation accessibility certification; Interior Health top‑employer recognition; CCRHD Delegations memorandum; School District 27 childcare centre at Columneetza
• In‑camera session to discuss items under Sections 90(1)(j)(k) of the Community Charter

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board adopted the agenda, minutes from two prior meetings, and directed staff to investigate potential funding assistance for Interior Health to establish dedicated childcare spaces for medical professionals if requested. The board also agreed to forward a Rick Hansen Foundation accessibility request to Interior Health as the appropriate authority. The meeting included an in-camera session and adjourned without other substantive decisions.

• Adopted agenda as presented
• Adopted minutes of November 7, 2024 meeting
• Adopted minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting
• Directed response to Rick Hansen Foundation advising Interior Health is appropriate authority for accessibility request
• Forwarded accessibility letter to Interior Health for response
• Directed staff to investigate funding opportunities for Interior Health childcare spaces for medical professionals if requested
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(j)(k)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 a.m.

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will vote on the adoption of the agenda and hold an in-camera session.

• In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The caucus will adopt the agenda as presented, approve the September 9, 2024 minutes, and by consensus endorse a schedule of meetings for 2025. The proposed 2025 meetings are set for nine specific Mondays, each at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt September 9, 2024 minutes
• Endorse 2025 meeting schedule (January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 5, June 9, September 8, October 20, November 10) at 11:00 a.m.

The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus met and adopted its agenda and previous minutes. The only substantive decision was endorsing the 2025 meeting schedule, with nine meetings set for Mondays at 11:00 a.m. The meeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m.

• Adopted agenda as presented (consensus)
• Adopted minutes of September 9, 2024 meeting (consensus)
• Endorsed 2025 meeting schedule with nine Monday meetings at 11:00 a.m. (consensus)
• Adjourned at 11:52 a.m. (consensus)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee will discuss transit operations and a regional contract RFP with BC Transit. The body is also considering the endorsement of a South Cariboo Interim Housing Needs Assessment Report.

• Discussion on 100 Mile House Transit Operations and regional contract RFP
• Endorsement of South Cariboo Interim Housing Needs Assessment Report
• Funding request from South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation
• Review of 30 Grants for Assistance applications for 2025

The South Cariboo Joint Committee approved the 2025 Grants for Assistance allocations, distributing funds to 25 community organizations. It also approved a letter to the Minister responsible for BC Transit regarding concerns about regionalized service contracts, and approved the use of endowment income for administrative and marketing expenses of the South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation. The meeting included an in-camera session and was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

• Approved 2025 Grants for Assistance allocations for 25 organizations (by consensus)
• Approved letter to Minister responsible for BC Transit regarding regionalization concerns (by consensus)
• Approved use of endowment income for South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation admin/marketing (by consensus)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera discussion under Section 90(1)(j) (by consensus)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will meet to receive a road update from Emcon Services and endorse a meeting schedule for 2025. The body will also discuss grants for assistance and future delegations.

• Road update presentation by Bruce Matsuba of Emcon Services
• Endorsement of the 2025 meeting schedule
• Discussion on North Cariboo Grants for Assistance
• Discussion on future delegations for the NCRDC

The caucus endorsed its 2025 meeting schedule, with all meetings at 3:00 p.m., and approved a list of organizations to invite as future delegations. The meeting also included a road update from Emcon Services and closed for an in-camera session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Endorsed 2025 meeting schedule (9 meetings, 3:00 p.m. start) (carried)
• Approved invitations for 2025 delegations: Quesnel RCMP, Greg Bruce (MOTI), MOTI District Staff, Seniors Council (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera discussion under Section 90(1)(k) (carried)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 18, 2024 board meeting. It will receive two information items: an Interior Health update on access changes at the Teck Emergency Department at Royal Inland Hospital, and an invitation to a Rural Voices gathering to help shape the provincial rural and remote strategy. The board will also hold an in‑camera session for items that must be discussed confidentially under the Community Charter.

• Adopt agenda (corporate vote, unweighted)
• Adopt minutes of the October 18, 2024 board meeting (corporate vote, unweighted)
• Information item: Interior Health – Access Change at Teck ED at Royal Inland Hospital
• Information item: Invitation to Rural Voices Gathering – Help Shape Provincial Rural and Remote Strategy
• In‑camera session for confidential items per Sections 90(1)(e) and 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board held a brief open meeting on November 7, 2024, adopting the agenda and minutes from October 18, 2024. The board went into a closed session and, upon reconvening, released a previously confidential resolution directing staff to explore procuring a property in the south Cariboo for potential CRD office space and temporary housing for medical professionals. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of October 18, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera discussion (carried)
• Released in-camera resolution CCH.IC.24-10-3, directing staff to explore south Cariboo property procurement for CRD office space and temporary medical housing (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will vote on a borrowing resolution to lend up to $100,000 for a new fire truck for the Kersley Volunteer Fire Department, with repayment within five years. It will also consider several planning matters, including a rezoning rejection for Bluff Lake Road, a temporary use permit renewal for cannabis retail on Hamilton Road, and the adoption of water service and fire protection bylaws. Additional items include a grant application for a $20,000 façade improvement program and various notice‑on‑title actions.

• Finance: Authorize up to $100,000 loan from the Municipal Finance Authority for a Kersley VFD fire truck replacement (repayment within five years).
• Bylaw adoption: Forest Grove Water Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5495, 2024.
• Bylaw adoption: Quesnel Fringe Area Fire Protection Service Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5492, 2024, based on Red Bluff Firehall replacement assent vote.
• Planning: Reject rezoning application 3360-20/20240014 for Bluff Lake Road (Special Exception C 2-5 zone).
• Temporary Use Permit: Approve renewal of TP20210039 for cannabis retail at 4842 Hamilton Road for an additional three years.

The Cariboo Regional District Board elected Director Wagner as Chair and Director Neufeld as Vice-Chair. The board approved several planning bylaws, including rezoning at 3598 Sellars Rd and third reading for OCP and zoning amendments at 5512/5524 Park Drive, plus a three-year renewal of a cannabis retail temporary use permit. It also authorized borrowing up to $100,000 for a Kersley fire truck, adopted two bylaws (Forest Grove water boundary expansion and Quesnel Fringe fire loan authorization), and renewed the airport management agreement with Snooka Aircraft Services for five years.

• Elected Director Wagner as Chair and Director Neufeld as Vice-Chair
• Deferred rezoning application 3360-20/20240014 (Bluff Lake Road) to January 24, 2025
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw 5494 (rezoning at 3598 Sellars Rd) with shoreland covenant condition
• Gave third reading to Bylaws 5449 and 5450 (OCP and zoning amendments at 5512/5524 Park Drive)
• Authorized submission of ALC application for soil and fill use (ALRE20240040) with recommendation for approval
• Approved three-year renewal of Temporary Use Permit TP20210039 for cannabis retail at 4842 Hamilton Road
• Authorized borrowing up to $100,000 for Kersley Volunteer Fire Department fire truck replacement
• Adopted Forest Grove Water Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5495, 2024 and Quesnel Fringe Area Fire Protection Service Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5492, 2024

Finance-Budget Committee

The Finance-Budget Committee is reviewing the preliminary five-year financial plan for 2025-2029. The meeting includes a comprehensive review of 2025 business plans across various regional services and departments.

• 2025-2029 Preliminary Financial Plan including tax requisition changes and utility fee summaries
• 2025 business plans for fire protection services across multiple areas including 108 Mile, Lac La Hache, and Wells
• 2025 business plans for water and sewer utilities in Lac La Hache, Alexis Creek, and 108 Mile
• 2025 business plans for regional airports in Anahim Lake, South Cariboo, and Quesnel
• 2025 business plans for search and rescue and highway rescue contribution services

The Finance/Budget Committee met on November 6, 2024, adopted its agenda and the minutes of its February 29, 2024 meeting, and reviewed the 2025 business plan for Solid Waste Management. The only substantive decision was to add a 2025 business plan goal to complete a service standards review at all rural transfer stations. The meeting then adjourned.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the February 29, 2024 Finance-Budget Committee meeting (carried)
• Added a 2025 business plan goal to complete a service standards review at all rural transfer stations (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:55 p.m. (carried)

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is meeting to consider the adoption of several new and amended policies. The body will discuss guidelines for anti-racism, privacy management, and the evaluation of the CAO.

• Adoption of the draft Anti-Racial Discrimination and Anti-Racism Policy
• Adoption of the Privacy Management Program Policy
• Proposed targets and goal-setting standards for the CAO Evaluation Policy
• Review of Land Acknowledgement for meetings

The Cariboo Regional District Policy Committee adopted a draft Anti-Discrimination Policy and a Privacy Management Program Policy, both as presented. It also amended the CAO Evaluation Policy by removing a section on annual goals, and decided to retain the current land acknowledgement. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted draft Anti-Discrimination Policy (carried)
• Adopted Privacy Management Program Policy (carried)
• Amended CAO Evaluation Policy by removing annual goals section (carried)
• Retained current land acknowledgement (carried)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will adopt the meeting agenda as presented. It will adopt the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting. A representative from Dawson Road Maintenance will discuss the agency’s activities in the Central Cariboo and Chilcotin. The caucus will consider the 2025 schedule by consensus.

• Adoption of agenda as presented
• Adoption of minutes from October 17, 2024 meeting
• Delegation: Dawson Road Maintenance representative to discuss activities
• Action item: 2025 Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus schedule by consensus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus met on November 5, 2024, and adopted its agenda with an added discussion item, approved the minutes from October 17, 2024, and set its 2025 meeting schedule. A delegation from Dawson Road Maintenance discussed road maintenance activities. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda with added discussion item on joint Grants for Assistance process with City of Williams Lake (by consensus)
• Adopted minutes of October 17, 2024 meeting (by consensus)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule with nine dates, all at 3:00 p.m. (by consensus)
• Adjourned at 3:41 p.m.

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee will adopt its agenda and the September 9, 2024 minutes. It will endorse the 2025 meeting schedule and the five‑year business, financial and capital project plans for South Cariboo Recreation Services and the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. A delegation from the 100 Mile House Outdoor Skating Rink Society will provide an update, and a brief discussion on pickleball is scheduled before adjournment.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes of the September 9, 2024 meeting
• Endorse 2025 South Cariboo Joint Committee meeting schedule
• Endorse South Cariboo Recreation 2025‑2029 business, financial and capital project plans
• Delegation update from 100 Mile House Outdoor Skating Rink Society

The South Cariboo Joint Committee endorsed the 2025 five-year business and financial plans for South Cariboo Recreation Services and the Recreation Centre 2024-2029 capital plan. It also directed staff to work with the 100 Mile House Outdoor Skating Rink Society to obtain comparative quotes for a proposed steel structure, with results to be reviewed at the next meeting. The 2025 meeting schedule was endorsed, and the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

• Endorsed 2025 five-year business and financial plans for South Cariboo Recreation Services and 2024-2029 capital plan (by consensus)
• Directed staff to source comparative quotes for steel structure with Outdoor Skating Rink Society, results to next meeting (by consensus)
• Endorsed 2025 meeting schedule (by consensus)
• Adopted agenda and September 9, 2024 minutes (by consensus)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will adopt its agenda and the September 26, 2024 minutes. It will review Q3 healthcare recruitment data and a memorandum of business from CCRHD delegations. The board will vote on a weighted request to fund the South Cariboo Hospital Foundation with $35,266 for a video‑conferencing system and an Omnicell cabinet. An in‑camera session will be held for items covered under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter.

• Adopt agenda (unweighted corporate vote)
• Adopt September 26, 2024 minutes (unweighted corporate vote)
• Review Q3 2024 healthcare recruitment report
• Approve $35,266 grant to South Cariboo Hospital Foundation for video‑conferencing system and Omnicell cabinet (weighted corporate vote)
• In‑camera session for confidential items per Community Charter

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board approved a Foundation Partnership grant of $35,266.00 to the South Cariboo Hospital Foundation for the purchase of a Video Conferencing System and an Omnicell cabinet. The board also adopted the agenda and the minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting, and went into a brief in-camera session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $35,266.00 Foundation Partnership grant to South Cariboo Hospital Foundation for Video Conferencing System and Omnicell cabinet (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of September 26, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera discussion under Section 90(1)(e) of Community Charter (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:50 a.m. (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will adopt several planning bylaws, including a third reading of a rezoning from Tourist Commercial to Lakeshore Residential and adoption of a Service Commercial to Special Exception zoning amendment. It will consider a development variance permit for a garage addition and approve up to $28,000 for solar panels at Tatla Lake Community Hall. The board will also authorize staff to pursue up to $400,000 in FireSmart community funding and ratify September 2024 expenditures of $4,112,653.87.

• Third reading of Area F – BL 5477 rezoning (Tourist Commercial to Lakeshore Residential)
• Adoption of Area A – BL 5469 zoning amendment (Service Commercial to Special Exception C4-3)
• Approval of up to $28,000 for solar panels at Tatla Lake Community Hall
• Authorization to apply for up to $400,000 FireSmart Community Funding
• Ratification of September 2024 expenditures totaling $4,112,653.87

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved a $400,000 application for FireSmart community funding and endorsed the Emergency Program Services Strategic Plan. The board also authorized up to $40,000 per volunteer fire department for equipment and training, ratified September expenditures totaling $4.1 million, and adopted several zoning and water service bylaws.

• Approved $400,000 FireSmart Community Funding application
• Endorsed Emergency Program Services Strategic Plan
• Authorized up to $40,000 per volunteer fire department for equipment/training
• Ratified September expenditures of $4,112,653.87
• Adopted Wildwood Fire Protection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 5491
• Read Forest Grove Water Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5495 three times
• Approved $28,000 for Tatla Lake Community Hall solar panels
• Increased Cariboo Memorial Complex sound system allocation to $45,000

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Preparedness Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting. It will receive updates on the Chilcotin River landslide and on Indigenous engagement requirements for the Emergency Disaster Management Act (EDMA). The committee will then consider and endorse the Draft Emergency Program Services 2025 Business Plan.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Chilcotin River landslide update
• EDMA Implementation Update – Indigenous Engagement Requirements
• Endorsement of Draft Emergency Program Services 2025 Business Plan

The committee endorsed the Emergency Program Services 2025 Business Plan as presented. The meeting also adopted the agenda and the minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting, then adjourned.

• Endorsed Emergency Program Services 2025 Business Plan (carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted September 25, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:45 p.m. (carried)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting. Staff will provide an RCMP statistics update, and members will review the Victim Services Annual Report 2023 and a community crime‑reduction plan for Williams Lake. The group will also discuss the Williams Lake Timber Supply Review.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes from May 23, 2024 meeting
• RCMP statistics and activity update by Staff Sergeant Brad McKinnon and Inspector Lake
• Review Victim Services Annual Report 2023
• Discussion of Williams Lake Timber Supply Review

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus met on October 17, 2024, and adopted the agenda with an added discussion item on Dawson Road maintenance response times. The minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting were also adopted. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural approvals.

• Adopted agenda with added Dawson Road maintenance discussion item (consensus)
• Adopted May 23, 2024 minutes (consensus)

Indigenous Relations Committee

The Indigenous Relations Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting. It will consider inviting Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation representatives to discuss the BC/Coastal First Nations Regional Accord. Staff will be asked to investigate funding and organization options for a C2C Forum in 2025 or 2026, and the committee will discuss the 2025 Indigenous Relations Budget.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting
• Invite Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation to discuss the BC/Coastal First Nations Regional Accord
• Staff to investigate funding and organization options for a C2C Forum in 2025‑2026
• Discussion of the 2025 Indigenous Relations Budget

The Indigenous Relations Committee adopted its agenda and August 2024 minutes, and approved two motions: inviting ministry representatives to discuss the BC/Coastal First Nations accord, and directing staff to research funding options for a C2C Forum in 2025-2026. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted August 15, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Invited Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation reps to future meeting to discuss CFN-BC Regional Accord (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate funding/organization options for C2C Forum in 2025-2026 (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board is scheduled to meet in-camera to discuss items pursuant to Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter.

• In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter

The Cariboo Regional District Board held a special meeting where they adopted the meeting agenda and voted to move into a closed in-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter. No other substantive decisions were made before the meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented
• Closed the meeting to the public for an in-camera session (Section 90(1)(g))
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:25 a.m.

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the agenda as presented and adopt the minutes from its September 6, 2024 meeting. It will receive information items including the Northern Health Community News for August and September 2024 and a memorandum of business from CCRHD delegations. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes from September 6, 2024 meeting
• Review Northern Health Community News – August and September 2024
• Review CCRHD Delegations – Memorandum of Business
• Adjourn meeting

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board held a brief meeting on September 26, 2024, where members adopted the agenda and the minutes from the September 6, 2024 meeting before adjourning at 9:35 a.m. The minutes record no substantive policy or financial decisions.

• Adopted the September 26, 2024 agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the September 6, 2024 board meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:35 a.m. (Carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will adopt the agenda and minutes and hear delegations from Community Futures Cariboo Chilcotin on agriculture programs. It will consider first and second readings of three zoning amendment bylaws (BL5488, BL5489, BL5490) affecting properties on 1387 Maple Dr. and 8270 Wilson Lake Road, and a third reading of a rural land‑use amendment (BL5476) for 605 Tibbles Road. The board will also decide on a development variance permit that increases the allowable size of a secondary dwelling at 2813 Chimney Lake Rd, and will reject an Agricultural Land Commission subdivision application for Rawlings Rd. Additional items include a $3.35 million finance report, a $2,000 funding contribution to an agriculture needs assessment, and a resolution to move forward with a regional trails and parks service.

• First and second reading of Area A – BL5488 zoning amendment (1387 Maple Dr.) changing from Rural 3 to Rural 2 zone
• First and second reading of Area L – BL5489 Interlakes Area OCP amendment (8270 Wilson Lake Road) changing from Rural Residential 1 to Rural Residential 2 zone
• First and second reading of Area L – BL5490 South Cariboo zoning amendment (8270 Wilson Lake Road) with applicant covenant for shoreland management
• Third reading of Area I – BL5476 rural land‑use amendment (605 Tibbles Road) changing from Rural 1 to Rural 2 zone
• Approval of Development Variance Permit DVP20240025 increasing secondary dwelling maximum floor area to 202.99 m² at 2813 Chimney Lake Rd

The Cariboo Regional District Board endorsed a proposal to establish a regional trails and parks service, amended to include public engagement, and will share it with member municipalities. The board also approved several zoning bylaw readings, a development variance permit, and a new fire chief appointment for Lac La Hache.

• Endorsed regional trails and parks service proposal, subject to public engagement (2024-9B-17)
• Approved DVP for secondary dwelling floor area increase at 2813 Chimney Lake Rd (2024-9B-7, Director Forseth contrary)
• Supported ALC subdivision application for 2335/2371 Rawlings Rd, subject to rezoning (2024-9B-8)
• Approved first and second reading of zoning bylaws BL5488, BL5489, BL5490 (2024-9B-3, 4, 5)
• Approved third reading of zoning bylaw BL5476 (2024-9B-6)
• Rescinded Terry Murphy as Fire Chief, appointed Julie Machado for Lac La Hache VFD to March 31, 2025 (2024-9B-23)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Tatla Lake Ski Club (2024-9B-11)
• Ratified August 2024 expenditures of $3,347,749.05 (2024-9B-12)

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Emergency Preparedness Committee is reviewing updates on the 2024 wildfires and Chilcotin River Landslide. The body is deciding on a funding application for FireSmart community supports and the endorsement of a strategic plan for emergency program services.

• Application for UBCM CRI – FireSmart Community Funding and Supports up to $400,000
• Endorsement of the Emergency Program Services Strategic Plan
• Review of Emergency Notification System Policy
• Update on 2024 Wildfires and Chilcotin River Landslide EOC communications
• Update on 2023 UBCM CRI FireSmart Funding & Supports Project

The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Preparedness Committee authorized a funding application for FireSmart supports up to $400,000. They endorsed the Emergency Program Services Strategic Plan and the Emergency Notification System Use policy. The committee also directed staff to send a letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure asking them to reconsider the decommissioning of the Cottonwood River Canyon Bridge.

• Agenda adopted with added discussion on Cottonwood River Canyon Bridge
• April 30, 2024 minutes adopted
• Authorized application for FireSmart Community Funding up to $400,000
• Endorsed Emergency Program Services Strategic Plan
• Endorsed Emergency Notification System Use policy
• Directed letter to MOTI asking reconsideration of Cottonwood River Canyon Bridge decommissioning
• Meeting adjourned at 3:27 p.m.

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will adopt its agenda as presented. It will adopt the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting. The caucus will hear a presentation by Matt Henderson, a UNBC undergraduate student, on his thesis about a red‑meat processing curriculum at College of New Caledonia campuses in Prince George, Quesnel and Vanderhoof. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes from June 11, 2024 meeting
• Presentation by Matt Henderson on red‑meat processing curriculum at College of New Caledonia campuses (Prince George, Quesnel, Vanderhoof)

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus approved a $2,000 contribution from the North Cariboo Economic Development budget to the Kersley Farmers Institute for an Agriculture Producers Needs Assessment, including potential local meat processing facilities. The assessment's review and action items will be included as a goal in the 2025 Business Plan. The caucus also invited Emcon Services to present winter maintenance plans in October and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to update on local projects in November. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $2,000 to Kersley Farmers Institute for Agriculture Producers Needs Assessment (carried)
• Included assessment review and action items as goal in 2025 Business Plan (carried)
• Invited Emcon Services to October meeting for winter maintenance plans (carried)
• Invited Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to November meeting for project update (carried)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee will consider a proposed amendment to the Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw. It will also review the 2024 business, financial and capital plans in preparation for 2025 planning. Additional items include a presentation from the South Cariboo Pickleball Association, a request from Wranglers to move office space, and design information for an outdoor arena.

• Delegation: South Cariboo Pickleball Association presentation on a new pickleball facility
• Wranglers request to move office space (action at committee discretion)
• Discussion of Recreation Fees Bylaw amendment (5407 and Schedule A attachments)
• Review of 2024 Business, Financial and Capital Plans for 2025 planning (attachments 1546 and capital plan)
• Outdoor arena design information from architect

The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes, heard a delegation from the South Cariboo Pickleball Association, and agreed to bring the pickleball facility proposal to the next meeting as a discussion item. A request from the 100 Mile House Wranglers to relocate their offices was denied by consensus, with two members declaring a conflict of interest and leaving the room during the vote.

• Agenda adopted as presented (consensus)
• Minutes of June 17, 2024 adopted (consensus)
• Pickleball facility proposal brought forward to next meeting as discussion item (consensus)
• Wranglers office relocation request denied (consensus; M. Pinkney and D. Mingo recused)

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting. It will discuss a short‑term rental regulation strategy and an active‑transportation route proposal on Highway 24. The meeting will then move to an in‑camera session for items covered by Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter before adjourning.

• Short‑term rental regulation strategy discussion
• Active‑transportation route proposal on Highway 24
• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• In‑camera session under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter

The Cariboo Regional District South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes, held an in-camera session, and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (By Consensus)
• Adopted the minutes of the June 10, 2024 meeting (By Consensus)
• Closed the meeting to the public for an in-camera session under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter (SCR.2024-09-3)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:59 a.m. (By Consensus)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Board is considering several zoning bylaw amendments and development permits across multiple electoral areas. The meeting also includes decisions on Agricultural Land Commission subdivisions and the filing of Notices on Title for enforcement in Area L.

• Proposed rezoning of 7271 Barkerville Hwy to Comprehensive Development 1 (BL 5486)
• Proposed rezoning of 1381 Sam Toy Road to Special Exception C 4-3 (BL 5469)
• Proposed rezoning of Hazard Road from Resource/Agricultural to Rural 1 (BL 5446)
• Proposed aircraft hangar occupancy licence at South Cariboo Regional Airport with an annual fee of $4,088
• Eight separate Notices on Title filings for corrective enforcement in Area L

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved first and second reading of a rezoning for Troll Resort Ltd. near Barkerville Highway, subject to conditions including a shoreland management covenant and highway permits. The board also adopted several zoning and OCP amendments, approved a hangar occupancy agreement at the South Cariboo Regional Airport, and authorized a five-year facility management contract for the Kersley Recreation Complex.

• Approved first and second reading of Bylaw 5486 rezoning 1,369.71 ha near Barkerville Hwy to Comprehensive Development 1 (Troll Resort Ltd.) with conditions
• Adopted Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw 5446 (Select Seed Company Ltd.)
• Adopted Lac La Hache OCP Amendment Bylaw 5453 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 5454 (David Muster)
• Deferred Development Variance Permit application for 2813 Chimney Lake Rd for up to 90 days
• Authorized submission of Agricultural Land Commission subdivision application for 11170 Plett No. 1 Rd with recommendation for approval
• Approved 10-year Aircraft Hangar Use and Occupancy Agreement with 108 Mile Development Corp at $4,088/year
• Approved 5-year Facility Management and Operations contract for Kersley Recreation Complex with Jonathan Giesbrecht at $50,000/year
• Adopted Forest Grove Legion Property Tax Exemption Bylaw 5493

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District is meeting to decide on two capital expenditure bylaws for IT infrastructure. The board will also consider a request for a letter of support regarding an independent review of Cariboo Memorial Hospital operations.

• Bylaw No. 224, 2024: Capital Expenditure for NH – GR Baker IT Network Replacement
• Bylaw No. 225, 2024: Capital Expenditure for NH – Data Storage Device Replacement
• Request for Letter of Support for Independent Review of Cariboo Memorial Hospital Operations
• Information item: Kelowna Community Dialysis Unit opening in new location
• Information item: Virtual Addiction Medicine Self-Referral Service

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board adopted two capital expenditure bylaws for IT network and data storage replacements at GR Baker Memorial Hospital, and approved sending a letter to the Provincial Minister of Health supporting an independent audit of Cariboo Memorial Hospital operations. The board also authorized an agreement with Rogue Consulting Group Inc. for healthcare professional recruitment and retention services, released from an in-camera session.

• Adopted Bylaw No. 224 for GR Baker IT network replacement (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 225 for data storage device replacement (carried)
• Approved letter to Minister of Health supporting independent audit of Cariboo Memorial Hospital operations (carried)
• Authorized agreement with Rogue Consulting Group Inc. for healthcare professional landing and retention services (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the June 19, 2024 meeting. It will review the Cariboo Regional District's Community Works Fund policy documents. A preliminary discussion will be held on establishing a regional trails and parks service. The manager of utilities will give an overview of the CRD water and sewer systems, followed by a tour of the 108 Water Treatment Plant.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt Committee of the Whole minutes from June 19, 2024
• Review Cariboo Regional District Community Works Fund policy documents
• Preliminary discussion of establishing a regional trails and parks service
• State of water and sewer systems overview and tour of 108 Water Treatment Plant

The Cariboo Regional District Committee of the Whole voted to advance the establishment of a regional trails and parks service and shared the proposal with member municipalities. The committee also approved a letter of support for the Barkerville Heritage Trust, adopted the agenda and prior minutes, and received a presentation on water and sewer systems.

• Adopted the agenda as presented with a late addition (Carried)
• Adopted minutes of the June 19, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting (Carried)
• Confirmed desire to move forward with a regional trails and parks service and share proposal with member municipalities (Carried)
• Provided a letter of support to the Barkerville Heritage Trust for its management agreement bid (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:28 p.m. (Carried)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to discuss healthcare recruitment and wildfire responses. The board is deciding whether to bring forward bylaws for funding IT network and data storage replacements at a future meeting.

• Funding request for GR Baker IT Network Replacement
• Funding request for Data Storage Device Replacement
• Delegation from Interior Health regarding recruitment, retention, and service availability
• City of Williams Lake request for operational review of CMH
• Discussion on CCRHD Boundaries

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board voted to bring forward two Northern Health funding requests—for the GR Baker IT Network Replacement and a Data Storage Device Replacement—as bylaws for consideration at its September 6, 2024 meeting. The board also carried a motion to inquire about more childcare spaces through School District 27 for healthcare professionals' families. The meeting included a delegation from Interior Health on recruitment and retention, and an in-camera session. No final funding amounts were approved at this meeting.

• Brought forward GR Baker IT Network Replacement funding bylaw to September 6 meeting (carried)
• Brought forward Data Storage Device Replacement funding bylaw to September 6 meeting (carried)
• Approved motion to inquire about childcare spaces through School District 27 for healthcare families (carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted July 5, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera discussion under Section 90(1)(k) (carried)
• Adjourned at 1:05 p.m. (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The board will adopt the agenda and minutes, consider several planning bylaw readings, and vote on a request to remove a restrictive covenant. It will approve a $100,000 budget amendment for a grit separator at the Red Bluff sewer plant and authorize a $600,000 loan to replace the Forest Grove volunteer fire department tender. The board will also move forward with an October 2024 referendum to borrow funds for a new firehall in the Quesnel Fringe Area and review grant applications for community groups.

• Second reading of South Cariboo Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5449 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5450.
• First‑through‑third reading of Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5479, with a Section 219 covenant and applicant‑paid registration cost.
• Approval of a budget amendment transferring up to $100,000 from reserves to purchase a grit separator for the Red Bluff sewer pre‑treatment plant.
• Authorization to borrow up to $600,000 from the Municipal Finance Authority to replace the Forest Grove volunteer fire department tender.
• Decision to hold an October 2024 referendum to borrow funds for replacing the Quesnel Fringe Area firehall.

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved borrowing up to $600,000 to replace a fire tender for the Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department, based on an affirmative referendum. It also authorized borrowing up to $550,000 for an Interlakes VFD tender and advanced several planning bylaws, including a rezoning in Area G and a zoning amendment in Area A. Grants totaling $2,510 were approved for community events, and monthly expenditures for June and July were ratified.

• Approved borrowing up to $600,000 for Forest Grove fire tender replacement (carried)
• Approved borrowing up to $550,000 for Interlakes VFD tender replacement (carried)
• Approved second reading of Bylaw 5449 (Area G OCP amendment to Commercial) (carried)
• Approved second reading of Bylaw 5450 (Area G zoning to C3-3) (carried)
• Approved first, second, and third reading of Bylaw 5479 (Area A zoning to R2-1) (carried)
• Approved removal of covenant section 1(e) at 4072 Lac La Hache Station Road; rejected removal of 1(d) (carried)
• Approved $1,000 grant to Big Creek Community Association (carried)
• Approved $510 grant to Chimney & Felker Lakes Landholders Association (carried)

Indigenous Relations Committee

The Indigenous Relations Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 11, 2024 First Nations Relations Committee meeting. It will then consider two information items: the 7th Province‑side Community‑to‑Community Forum report and the UNDRIP guide for municipalities. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes from June 11, 2024 First Nations Relations Committee meeting
• Review 7th Province‑side Community‑to‑Community Forum report (attachment 07‑16‑24_PC2C_Joint_FINAL.pdf)
• Review UNDRIP Guide for Municipalities (attachment UNDRIP‑Guide‑for‑Municipalities‑FCM.pdf)

The Indigenous Relations Committee adopted its agenda and the June 11, 2024 minutes. It directed staff to continue researching legal and provincial information on UNDRIP, DRIPA, and Indigenous rights and title, to be brought back after the October 2024 provincial election. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted June 11, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Directed staff to research UNDRIP, DRIPA, and Indigenous rights and title, report after Oct 2024 election (carried)
• Adjourned at 3:00 p.m. (carried)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

This meeting consists of procedural matters for the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board. The agenda includes adopting the current agenda and approving minutes from the June 20, 2024, meeting. A session will also be held in-camera to discuss items under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter.

• Adoption of June 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board adopted its agenda and the June 20, 2024 minutes, then carried two motions inviting outside groups to present at upcoming meetings. The board voted to invite the Central Interior Division of Rural Family Practice to speak on recruitment, and to invite Northern Health to address the opioid crisis or other healthcare issues. The board then closed the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter and adjourned at 10:10 a.m. No funding, contracts, or budget items were decided.

• Adopted the July 5, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Invited Central Interior Division of Rural Family Practice to a future meeting on recruitment (carried)
• Invited Northern Health to a future meeting on the opioid crisis or other healthcare issues (carried)
• Closed the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter (carried)
• Adjourned at 10:10 a.m., July 5, 2024 (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider land use amendments for Tibbles Road and Horsefly Landing Road. The agenda includes funding requests for local sports associations and the execution of a 2024-2034 community building fund agreement. Presentations are also scheduled regarding road recovery projects and water systems.

• Rezoning 605 Tibbles Road from Rural 1 to Rural 2 zone
• Rezoning 6414 & 6416 Horsefly Landing Road from Tourist Commercial to Lakeshore Residential
• $5,000 funding for Williams Lake Slo-Pitch League and Soccer Association capital projects
• $5,000 funding for Williams Lake Minor Fastball Association bleacher repairs
• Airport transmitter purchase costing up to $5,000 initially plus $2,000 annually

The Cariboo Regional District Board approved two rural land use amendments subject to shoreland management covenants and authorized submissions to the Agricultural Land Commission for soil and fill use. The Board adopted bylaws establishing a Community Hall Support Service and parcel tax for Electoral Area J, and approved capital projects for recreation groups in Williams Lake and South Cariboo. Additionally, the Board authorized the execution of the 2024-2034 Canada Community-Building Fund agreement and appointed members to the South Cariboo Regional Airport Commission.

• Approved land use amendment BL5476 (Tibbles Road) subject to covenant
• Approved land use amendment BL5477 (Horsefly Landing Road) subject to covenant
• Approved Development Permit DP20240017 for Lone Butte Historical Association
• Authorized ALRA20240016 and ALRC20240020 submissions to Agricultural Land Commission
• Approved $5,000 each for Williams Lake Slo-Pitch League, Soccer, and Fastball capital projects
• Adopted Bylaw 5483 amending North Cariboo Recreation and Parks fees
• Adopted Bylaw 5470 establishing Electoral Area J Community Hall Support Service
• Adopted Bylaw 5484 establishing Electoral Area J Community Hall parcel tax

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

This meeting consists of procedural items and information updates. The board will adopt the agenda and approve minutes from May 24, 2024, while receiving updates on a new clinic in Williams Lake and heat preparedness.

• New Primary Care Clinic operating in Williams Lake
• Northern Health community news
• Local government heat and smoke preparedness 2024

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board met on June 20, 2024, and took only procedural actions. It adopted the meeting agenda and adopted the minutes of its May 24, 2024 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m. No substantive decisions, spending, or policy items are recorded in these minutes.

• Adopted the June 20, 2024 agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted the May 24, 2024 board meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:46 a.m. (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Board is considering several zoning amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing across multiple electoral areas. It will also review a referendum regarding borrowing up to $600,000 for a new fire tender in Forest Grove. The agenda includes various infrastructure repairs and community facility grants.

• Rezoning Bluff Lake Road from Rural 1/Resource/Agricultural to Special Exception C 2-5 zone
• Adoption of Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) bylaws for multiple areas
• $34,000 for Lac La Hache sewer and Forest Grove water system repairs
• Referendum to borrow up to $600,000 for a fire tender replacement
• $100,000 for West Fraser Centre concession renovations

The Cariboo Regional District Board adopted small-scale multi-unit housing zoning amendment bylaws, approved a referendum for a Forest Grove fire tender borrowing up to $600,000, and allocated Community Works funds for infrastructure repairs. The board also endorsed various committee recommendations, including capital budget allocations for the West Fraser Centre and the establishment of a Central Cariboo Grants for Assistance program.

• Gave first reading to Chilcotin Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5475 with specified conditions (Resolution 2024-06-3)
• Adopted South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5480, Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5481, and Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5482 (Resolutions 2024-06-6, 2024-06-8, 2024-06-10)
• Allocated $34,000 from the Community Works fund for lift station and reservoir repairs (Resolution 2024-06-11)
• Approved up to $12,500 from the Community Works Fund for Forest Grove Community Hall furnaces (Resolution 2024-06-12)
• Awarded a $1,000 Grant for Assistance to the 100 Mile and District Community Policing Committee (Resolution 2024-06-13)
• Ratified May 2024 expenditures totaling $2,628,212.52 (Resolution 2024-06-14)
• Scheduled a referendum to borrow up to $600,000 for a Forest Grove Fire Protection Service fire tender replacement (Resolution 2024-06-16)
• Allocated capital funds for West Fraser Centre storage room conversion, a trailer, and concession expansion (Resolutions 2024-06-18, 2024-06-19, 2024-06-23)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss wildfire mitigation within the district. The meeting also includes presentations on agricultural information and jurisdiction over dangerous dogs. An in-camera session is scheduled for a presentation under the Community Charter.

• Wildfire mitigation discussion
• RCMP presentation regarding jurisdiction over dangerous dogs
• Agriculture information delegation
• In-camera session under the Community Charter

The Cariboo Regional District Committee of the Whole met on June 19, 2024. The committee adopted the agenda, adopted minutes from its April 11, 2024 meeting, and went in-camera under sections 90(1)(f), (g), and (i) of the Community Charter. In open session, it decided to send a letter to MP Todd Doherty encouraging appropriate recognition of regional districts in federal announcements. Delegations on dangerous dog jurisdiction and agriculture were received, and the meeting adjourned at 3:09 p.m.

• Adopted agenda as presented, adding discussion of municipal support for Regional District projects and the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (carried)
• Adopted April 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes (carried)
• Closed meeting to the public to go in-camera under sections 90(1)(f), (g), and (i) of the Community Charter (carried)
• Directed a letter to MP Todd Doherty encouraging appropriate recognition of regional districts in federal announcements (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:09 p.m. (carried)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee will consider the 2024 Capital and Equipment Plan Allocations and a funding request from the 100 Mile Community Band. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Pressy Lake Pilot Project and a discussion regarding an outdoor rink.

• Funding request from 100 Mile Community Band
• 2024 Capital and Equipment Plan Allocations
• Pressy Lake Pilot Project presentation by Central Chilcotin Rural Rehabilitation
• Discussion regarding an outdoor rink

The committee approved updates to the 2024-2026 South Cariboo Recreation capital plan, including specific funding shifts for renovations and equipment. A funding request from the 100 Mile Community Band was referred to the District of 100 Mile House Council.

• Approved updated 2024-2026 South Cariboo Recreation capital plan (Consensus)
• Approved $16,500 for recreation centre office renovation in 2024 (Consensus)
• Approved $3,500 increase for curling rink dehumidifier (Consensus)
• Delayed entrance sign upgrade until 2026 (Consensus)
• Referred 100 Mile Community Band funding request to District of 100 Mile House Council (Consensus)

First Nations Relations Committee

The committee will discuss its Terms of Reference and Strategic Plan Item 4 regarding relationships with First Nations. The meeting also includes a discussion on COVID Safe Restart Allocations for local Indigenous communities and Truth and Reconciliation events.

• Review of Committee Terms of Reference
• Discussion of Strategic Plan Item 4 - Relationships With First Nations
• COVID Safe Restart Allocation to support local Indigenous communities and Truth and Reconciliation events

The committee met to discuss its terms of reference, strategic plan relationships with First Nations, and COVID Safe Restart allocations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded beyond procedural motions.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (Carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:15 a.m. (Carried)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will discuss North Cariboo Transit statistics. The agenda also includes adopting the minutes from the April 9, 2024, meeting and reviewing an invitation to Canada Day celebrations in the City of Quesnel.

• Adoption of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of North Cariboo Transit statistics
• City of Quesnel Canada Day celebration invitation

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus met on June 11, 2024 and adopted its agenda and the minutes of its April 9, 2024 meeting. It designated Director Bachmeier to speak for the rural caucus at the City of Quesnel's Canada Day celebration. It also carried a motion requesting the City of Quesnel provide a detailed report on Handy Dart service, including completed and unmet trips for each electoral area and the city. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

• Adopted the June 11, 2024 agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted the April 9, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Designated Director Bachmeier to speak for the rural caucus at the City of Quesnel's Canada Day celebration (carried)
• Requested the City of Quesnel provide a detailed Handy Dart report with completed and unmet trips for each electoral area and the city (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m., June 11, 2024 (carried)

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

This meeting consists of procedural items and a closed session. The caucus will adopt the current agenda and the minutes from the May 6, 2024, meeting. An in-camera session is also scheduled under Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter.

• Adoption of the June 10, 2024, agenda
• Adoption of May 6, 2024, meeting minutes
• In-camera session pursuant to Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter

The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus adopted its agenda and previous minutes. The meeting then closed to the public for an in-camera session under the Community Charter. No public decisions or substantive actions were recorded in the open portion of the minutes.

• Agenda adopted as presented
• May 6, 2024 minutes adopted
• Meeting closed to public for in-camera session
• Meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m.

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider adopting several planning and zoning bylaws, including changes to rural designations on Horse Lake Road and Cariboo Hwy 97, and a water system boundary amendment for Canim Lake. The board will also vote on funding up to $40,500 for solar panels at the Anahim Lake Community Hall, support a $20,717 grant application for the Alexis Creek Community Hall, and review public engagement results for a proposed Bouchie Lake sewer system. Several smaller grant and sponsorship requests are also on the agenda.

• Adoption of zoning bylaws 5438, 5439, and 5455 for properties on Horse Lake Road and Cariboo Hwy 97
• Up to $40,500 for solar panels at Anahim Lake Community Hall from Community Works Fund
• Support for $20,717 NDIT grant for Alexis Creek Community Hall upgrades
• Discussion of public engagement results for proposed Bouchie Lake sewer system
• Adoption of Canim Lake Water System Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5478

The Board approved up to $40,500 for solar panels at Anahim Lake Community Hall and authorized $50,000 for a Bouchie Lake sewer feasibility study. Several zoning and official community plan amendments were adopted, and two Agricultural Land Commission applications were recommended for approval.

• Adopted South Cariboo Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5438 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5439 (Carried)
• Adopted South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5455 (Carried)
• Recommended approval for ALC subdivision application at 762 Quesnel Canyon Rd (Carried)
• Recommended approval for ALC non-farm use (soil removal) at Lund Road (Carried)
• Approved up to $40,500 for Anahim Lake Community Hall solar panels (Carried)
• Approved $5,500 sponsorship for Lhtako Dene Nation Pow Wow (Carried)
• Authorized up to $50,000 in 2025 for Bouchie Lake sewer feasibility study (Carried)
• Adopted Canim Lake Water System Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5478 (Carried)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear a presentation on medical professional recruitment, and consider a funding request. The main action item is a proposed Foundation Partnership Grant of up to $136,821.42 (40% of total costs) to the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation for projects completed in 2022-2023.

• Foundation Partnership Grant request: up to $136,821.42 to Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation for 2022-2023 projects
• Presentation at 11:00 a.m. on medical professionals recruitment and retention by Melissa LaPointe and Beth Veenkamp
• Adoption of May 3, 2024 board minutes
• Information item: Northern Health community news

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board approved a Foundation Partnership Grant of up to 40% ($136,821.42) of total costs for projects the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation funded at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in 2022 and 2023. The board also adopted the agenda and the minutes of its May 3, 2024 meeting, and received a virtual presentation on medical professional recruitment and retention. The meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

• Approved Foundation Partnership Grant to Cariboo Memorial Hospital Foundation, up to 40% ($136,821.42) of total project costs (carried, weighted vote)
• Adopted agenda as presented (carried, unweighted vote)
• Adopted minutes of May 3, 2024 board meeting (carried, unweighted vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:35 a.m., May 24, 2024 (carried, unweighted vote)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to hear updates from Dawson Road Maintenance and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on activities and projects in the Central Cariboo and Chilcotin areas. The agenda also includes discussion of speed warning signs in rural areas, plus routine adoption of agenda and minutes.

• Delegation: Dawson Road Maintenance update on Central Cariboo and Chilcotin activities
• Delegation: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure update on projects
• Discussion item: Speed warning signs in rural areas
• Adoption of minutes from February 29, 2024 meeting

The caucus met to receive updates from Dawson Road Maintenance and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adopted the agenda (Consensus)
• Adopted February 29, 2024 meeting minutes (Consensus)
• Removed item 1 from the Action Page (Carried)

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive information reports, and consider action items. The main decision is whether to establish an annual Central Cariboo Grants for Assistance program jointly between the City of Williams Lake and Cariboo Regional District electoral areas D, E, F, J, and K, and to amend the committee's terms of reference to include an annual review meeting. Other items are informational, including reports on Scout Island trail fees, CMRC facility rental fee waivers, lease agreements, and live-streaming in the Gibraltar Room.

• Proposed annual Central Cariboo Joint Grant for Assistance program
• Scout Island Fee For Service Report - Trail System for 2023
• Process for CMRC Facility Rental Fee Waiver Requests
• CMRC Lease Agreements - Food Concession and Sports
• Live-Streaming in Gibraltar Room

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee established an annual Grants for Assistance program jointly with the City of Williams Lake and Cariboo Regional District electoral areas. The committee also voted to deny fee waiver requests for the Cariboo Memorial Complex in accordance with existing bylaws. Additionally, two items were removed from the committee's Action Page.

• Agenda adopted as presented
• Minutes from April 24, 2024, adopted
• Fee waiver requests for Cariboo Memorial Complex denied per bylaw
• Annual Central Cariboo Grants for Assistance program established
• Terms of Reference amended to include annual grant review meeting
• Items 3 and 7 removed from Action Page
• Meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m., May 24, 2024

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and prior minutes, hear a delegation from Environmental 360 Solutions and Solid Waste BC about regional services, and discuss South Cariboo transit fares and an outdoor rink. The meeting also includes information items on the 100 Mile House Curling Club report.

• Delegation from Environmental 360 Solutions and Solid Waste BC on regional services
• Discussion of South Cariboo Transit Fares
• Discussion of Outdoor Rink with SC Rec centre property existing conditions and SCRC master site plan final report
• 100 Mile House Curling Club report (CRD 23-24 and Achievement 23-24)

The committee deferred discussions on transit fares and an outdoor rink to the next meeting. Staff were requested to provide additional data on ridership, bus acquisition, fare increases, site plans, and costs.

• Deferred South Cariboo Transit Fares discussion (Consensus)
• Deferred outdoor rink discussion (Consensus)
• Adopted April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Consensus)

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes from April 8, 2024, and to consider an invitation to a scholarship celebration at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School. The caucus may also close the meeting to the public to discuss items under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. No major decisions or proposals are listed beyond these routine items.

• Adoption of agenda and April 8, 2024 minutes
• Invitation to scholarship celebration at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School
• Possible in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

The South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus adopted its agenda and previous minutes by consensus. The meeting then closed to the public for an in-camera session under the Community Charter. No substantive public decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the open portion of the minutes.

• Agenda adopted by consensus
• April 8, 2024 minutes adopted by consensus
• Meeting closed to public for in-camera session
• Meeting adjourned at 11:57 a.m.

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will consider adopting Bylaw No. 223, 2024, which authorizes capital expenditure for the GR Baker OR Surgical Tower Replacement. The board will also hear the audited 2023 financial statements from PMT Chartered Professional Accountants and discuss a request for a Rick Hansen Foundation accessibility review of the Cariboo Memorial Hospital expansion project.

• Bylaw No. 223, 2024: Capital Expenditure (NH – GR Baker OR Surgical Tower Replacement) – first, second, third reading and adoption
• Audited 2023 CCRHD Financial Statements presented by PMT Chartered Professional Accountants LLP
• Request for Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified (RHFAC) Review for Cariboo Memorial Hospital Expansion Project
• Healthcare Recruitment and Retention – Quarter 1 Report from City of Quesnel
• Interior Health – KBRH Health Foundation Donations Help Keep Expectant Families Closer to Home

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board adopted Bylaw No. 223, 2024, authorizing capital expenditure for the GR Baker Surgical Tower Replacement, after giving it first, second, and third readings. The board defeated a motion to deny the City of Williams Lake's request for a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Review for Cariboo Memorial Hospital, then carried a motion to forward the request to Interior Health and notify the City. The board also received the Audited 2023 CCRHD Financial Statements from PMT Chartered Professional Accountants and adopted the April 12, 2024 minutes.

• Adopted agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted April 12, 2024 minutes (carried)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Bylaw No. 223, 2024 for GR Baker Surgical Tower Replacement (carried)
• Adopted Bylaw No. 223, 2024 for GR Baker Surgical Tower Replacement (carried)
• Denied City of Williams Lake's request for RHFAC review for Cariboo Memorial Hospital (defeated)
• Forwarded RHFAC review request to Interior Health and will notify City of Williams Lake (carried)
• Received Audited 2023 CCRHD Financial Statements as a delegation
• Adjourned meeting at 12:10 p.m. (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider a range of items including the audited 2023 financial statements, several zoning amendments, development variance permits, and multiple grant applications. The board will also vote on borrowing up to $650,000 for a new fire tender and on expanding the Lac La Hache sewer service area.

• Audited 2023 CRD Financial Statements presented by PMT Chartered Professional Accountants
• Zoning amendment for 1381 Sam Toy Road (BL 5469) from C-4 to C-4-3
• Adoption of bylaws 5456 and 5457 for properties on Little Green Lake Road
• Development variance permit for 4535 Bakken Rd to reduce front yard setback to 6.52 m
• Borrowing up to $650,000 for Barlow Creek fire tender replacement

The Cariboo Regional District Board authorized a $650,000 loan to replace a fire tender for the Barlow Creek Volunteer Fire Department following a successful referendum. The board adopted several planning bylaws, including zoning amendments for Little Green Lake and Quesnel Fringe, and approved various community grants and service area expansions. All recorded motions were carried, with one dissenting vote on a proposal to view Stanley Cup playoffs in a public facility.

• Authorized $650,000 loan for Barlow Creek fire tender replacement
• Adopted Green Lake Area OCP and South Cariboo Zoning Amendment Bylaws
• Approved Development Variance Permit for 4535 Bakken Rd front yard setback
• Amended Lac La Hache Sewer Service Area boundary
• Approved $5,500 sponsorship for Williams Lake First Nation Pow Wows
• Approved $45,000 for Chimney and Felker Lakes solar panel project
• Adopted Canim Lake Water System Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw
• Adopted Forest Grove Fire Protection Service Area Expansion Bylaw

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee is reviewing several administrative items including a revised CAO Evaluation Policy. The committee is also considering the adoption of a Post-Secondary Bursary Program Policy.

• CAO Evaluation Policy Amendment recommendation to the CRD Board
• Post-Secondary Bursary Program Policy recommendation to the Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors
• 2024 Policy Committee meeting schedule endorsement

The committee recommended a new Post-Secondary Bursary Program Policy to the Cariboo Regional District Board of Directors. Members also amended the CAO Evaluation Policy and established the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Elected Director Richmond as Vice Chair of the Policy Committee for 2024
• Amended CAO Evaluation Policy to require the CAO to set and report on annual goals (Carried)
• Endorsed 2024 Policy Committee meeting schedule (Carried)
• Recommended Post-Secondary Bursary Program Policy for adoption by the Board of Directors (Carried)

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Preparedness Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive information on Emergency Operations Centre activities and Pathways to Preparedness, and consider endorsing the Emergency Program Services Strategic Plan. The committee will also discuss updates on EDMA Indigenous engagement requirements.

• Endorsement of CRD Emergency Program Services Strategic Plan
• Update on Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) activities for April 2024
• Information item on Pathways to Preparedness
• Discussion on EDMA Indigenous engagement requirements
• Adoption of minutes from February 29, 2024 meeting

The Emergency Preparedness Committee directed staff to present a final version of the CRD Emergency Program Services Strategic Plan at a future meeting. The committee also adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 29, 2024.

• Requested staff bring forward final Emergency Program Services Strategic Plan for future endorsement
• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 29, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to discuss recreation facility operations, including a proposed 25% discount for first responders, a use and occupancy agreement with the Williams Lake Mustangs hockey club, and funding for fitness equipment at Kiwanis Park. They will also review reports on pool matting, universal change rooms, and air quality, and consider a capital budget adjustment for arena dressing room retiling.

• Proposed 25% first responder discount for pool, public skate, and fitness centre admissions
• Use and occupancy agreement between City of Williams Lake and Williams Lake Mustangs Hockey Club
• Up to $10,000 funding for Kiwanis Park Seniors' Exercise Equipment Project via NDIT application
• Approval of minor construction at Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex for Mustangs
• Reallocate $50,000 from deferred Lap Pool Retiling to Arena Dressing Room Retiling

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee endorsed a Use and Occupancy License Agreement for the Williams Lake Mustangs Hockey Club with specific amendments to advertising costs and revenue sharing. The committee approved minor construction changes at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex to accommodate the hockey club. Additionally, the committee deferred a $65,000 pool retiling project at the West Fraser Aquatic Centre to reallocate $50,000 toward completing arena dressing room retiling at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex in 2024.

• Agenda adopted with added information items (Carried)
• February 28, 2024 minutes adopted (Carried)
• Joint letter to Ministry of Environment regarding Air Quality Roundtable approved (Carried)
• Report on viewing Stanley Cup games in Gibraltar Room requested for May meeting (Carried)
• KIJHL Use and Occupancy License Agreement endorsed with amendments (Carried)
• Report on Naming Policy for Cariboo Memorial Complex requested (Carried)
• NDIT application for Kiwanis Park fitness equipment approved with $10,000 max support (Carried)
• Minor construction changes for Williams Lake Mustangs approved (Carried)

Connectivity Committee

The committee will hear a delegation from the Ministry of Citizens’ Services regarding application status and Connecting Communities BC funding. Discussion items include plans for addressing unserved gaps and last mile connectivity, as well as the provincial perspective on local government relationships with TELUS.

• Delegation from Ministry of Citizen's Services regarding Connecting Communities BC funding
• Discussion on plans for addressing unserved gaps/last mile
• Discussion on provincial perspective on local government relationships with TELUS

The Connectivity Committee adopted its agenda and previous minutes. A delegation from the Ministry of Citizens’ Services discussed status of applications and Connecting Communities BC funding. The meeting was adjourned without further substantive decisions recorded in the provided text.

• Agenda adopted (Carried)
• Minutes from Nov 10, 2023 adopted (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:37 p.m. (Carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to consider multiple planning bylaws, including zoning amendments and an OCP text amendment, as well as development permits and variance permits. The board will also vote on water and sewer rate bylaws, fire protection service area expansions, and several grant applications. A number of items are routine approvals of minutes, expenditures, and information items.

• First and second reading of South Cariboo OCP Amendment Bylaw 5464 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 5465 for 4710 Kitwanga Drive (zone change from Special Exception R1-1 to R1-4)
• Adoption of Quesnel Fringe Zoning Amendment Bylaw 5448 for Jasper St. (zone change from Residential 2 to Service Commercial C4)
• Ratification of March 2024 expenditures totaling $1,609,228.60
• Support for NDIT applications: $67,389 for Lightning Creek Ski Club timing system, $18,240 for Anahim Lake Community Hall well, $20,000 for Gold Rush Trail marketing
• Three readings of Water Rates Bylaw 5472 and Sewer Rates Bylaw 5473, plus adoption of 100 Mile House Fire Protection Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw 5466

The Board adopted new water and sewer rates bylaws and renewed a five-year management agreement for North Cariboo Recreation and Parks. Several small community grants were approved, and the Board supported a request for flexibility in contract negotiations for Atlantic Power.

• Adopted Water Rates Bylaw No. 5472, 2024
• Adopted Sewer Rates Bylaw No. 5473, 2024
• Renewed North Cariboo Recreation and Parks Management agreement (2024-2028)
• Approved five-year management agreement with Alex Fraser Park Society
• Approved five $1,000 grants for local community associations and clubs
• Supported NDIT applications for Lightning Creek Ski Club, Anahim Lake Community Hall, and Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association
• Approved $13,500 for soccer complex sprinkler system repairs
• Rejected South Cariboo Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5464, 2024

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes, receive several information items, and consider a funding request from Northern Health for the GR Baker OR Surgical Tower replacement. The board will vote on whether to bring forward a bylaw for three readings and adoption at its May 3rd meeting.

• Northern Health request for funding of GR Baker OR Surgical Tower replacement
• Bylaw request for GR Baker OR Surgical Tower
• Interior Health - First Steps Early Pregnancy Triage Clinic expands services
• Care at CMH - letter from public
• Northern Health - Community News - April 2024

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board adopted the agenda and previous minutes. The main action item involved a request from Northern Health for funding the GR Baker OR Surgical Tower Replacement. The Board voted to bring the necessary bylaw forward for consideration and adoption at the next meeting on May 3rd.

• Agenda adopted (unweighted vote)
• March 22, 2024 minutes adopted (unweighted vote)
• Bylaw for GR Baker OR Surgical Tower funding advanced to May 3 meeting (weighted vote)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

Committee of the Whole

The Capital Regional District Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from March 21, 2024, and to discuss the CRD Strategic Plan. The committee will then close the meeting to the public for items under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter, which covers legal matters. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Discussion of CRD Strategic Plan (report attached)
• Adoption of minutes from March 21, 2024 meeting
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter

The Committee of the Whole approved a resolution to support Atlantic Power. The body will request that the Premier and cabinet ministers provide flexibility in contract negotiations to ensure the company's long-term viability in Williams Lake and the Cariboo Region.

• Approved support for Atlantic Power and request for provincial contract flexibility (Carried)
• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is meeting to adopt its agenda and the minutes from its March 12, 2024 meeting. A delegation from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will provide an update on projects and activities in the North Cariboo. The caucus will also receive information about Age-Friendly Community Designation advantages from the North Cariboo Seniors Council.

• Delegation: Sandi Griffiths, District Manager, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, update on MOTI projects
• Information item: Age-Friendly Community Designation Advantages from North Cariboo Seniors Council
• Adoption of minutes from March 12, 2024 meeting

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus met on April 9, 2024 and adopted its agenda and the minutes of its March 12, 2024 meeting. In its only substantive item, the caucus voted to invite the North Cariboo Seniors Council to submit a grant for assistance application for seniors' support services for 2025. The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.

• Adopted the April 9, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted the March 12, 2024 meeting minutes (carried)
• Invited the North Cariboo Seniors Council to submit a 2025 grant for assistance application for seniors' support services (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m., April 9, 2024 (carried)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, hear a delegation from the 100 Mile Youth Initiative requesting support for a proposed Skate Spot/Plaza, and consider a request for a letter of support from the 100 Mile & District Outriders. The committee will also discuss a request from the Tsqescen First Nation for indigenous athlete support signage at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre.

• Delegation from 100 Mile Youth Initiative requesting support for a Skate Spot/Plaza
• 100 Mile & District Outriders request for letter of support
• Discussion on indigenous athlete support signage at South Cariboo Recreation Centre from Tsqescen First Nation
• Adoption of minutes from March 13, 2024 meeting

The South Cariboo Joint Committee approved a project to replace stadium bleachers and fence panels for the 100 Mile District Outriders. The committee also granted in-principle support for a youth skate park plaza concept and approved a request for Tsqescen First Nation signage at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre, pending final details.

• Provided in-principle support for 100 Mile Youth Initiative Skate Park Plaza concept (Consensus)
• Approved 100 Mile District Outriders project to replace stadium bleachers and fence panels (Consensus)
• Approved concept for Tsqescen First Nation athlete support and welcome signage (Consensus)
• Approved invitation to E360/Gold Trail Recycling and Manager of Solid Waste for next meeting (Consensus)

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

This is a routine procedural meeting of the South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus. The agenda includes adopting the agenda and the minutes from the March 1, 2024 meeting, then moving into a closed in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter, followed by adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from March 1, 2024 meeting
• Closed in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter
• Meeting at District of 100 Mile House Council Chambers, 385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House, BC

The meeting was primarily procedural. The caucus adopted the agenda and the minutes from the March 1, 2024 meeting before entering an in-camera session.

• Adopted agenda (Consensus)
• Adopted March 1, 2024 meeting minutes (Consensus)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera discussion (Consensus)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes, hear a delegation from the City of Williams Lake and the Rick Hansen Foundation requesting an accessibility assessment of Cariboo Memorial Hospital plans before construction, and receive information items. No decisions on the delegation request are listed on the agenda.

• Delegation from City of Williams Lake and Rick Hansen Foundation requesting accessibility assessment of Cariboo Memorial Hospital plans
• Adoption of minutes from March 1, 2024 board meeting
• Information item: Northern Health news release on employee information incident
• Information item: Northern Health Community News - March 2024
• Information item: CCRHD Delegations - Memorandum of Business

The Board appointed Stephanie Masun to a Technical Committee addressing Tsilhqot’in concerns regarding racial discrimination at Cariboo Memorial Hospital. The Board also received a presentation from the City of Williams Lake and the Rick Hansen Foundation regarding accessibility certification for hospital plans.

• Appointed Stephanie Masun to the Technical Committee regarding racial discrimination at Cariboo Memorial Hospital (Carried)
• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted the March 1, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider adopting its 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan, which sets tax requisitions and utility fees. The board will also vote on several bylaws, including a fire protection boundary expansion and a community hall support service, and decide on multiple agreements and funding requests.

• Adoption of 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5463
• Third reading for rezoning at 3676 Doyle Road (Commercial to Residential)
• Approval of $1,502,767.51 in February 2024 expenditures
• Renewal of Central Cariboo Recreation Management Agreement (2024-2028)
• Extension of Forest Grove and Canim Lake water service areas

The Cariboo Regional District Board adopted the 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5463, 2024. The board also approved several multi-year agreements, including a five-year recreation management agreement with the City of Williams Lake and a three-year victim services agreement with the City of Williams Lake. Additionally, the board ratified February 2024 expenditures totaling $1,502,767.51 and approved boundary expansions for water service areas in Forest Grove and Canim Lake.

• Adopted 2024-2028 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 5463, 2024
• Approved five-year South Cariboo Recreation Management Agreement (2024-2029)
• Renewed Central Cariboo Victim Services Agreement for three years ($24,500 in 2023; $26,000 in 2024-2025)
• Renewed Central Cariboo Recreation Management Agreement for five years (2024-2028)
• Ratified February 2024 expenditures totaling $1,502,767.51
• Amended Forest Grove Water Service Area boundary to include Lot A, DL2938
• Amended Canim Lake Water Service Area boundary to include Lot A, DL3700
• Approved $1,000 grant for 100 Mile House & District Figure Skating Club

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a dangerous dog bylaw for Electoral Area D, expansion of the BCEHS First Responder Program, and an engagement strategy. A delegation from multiple ministries and the BC Cattlemen's Association will present on livestock fencing issues. The meeting also includes training on the eScribe app and a review of bylaw enforcement activity.

• Discussion of a dangerous dog bylaw for Electoral Area D
• Discussion of expansion of the BCEHS First Responder Program
• Delegation from Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forests, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and BC Cattlemen's Association on livestock fencing issues
• Review of bylaw enforcement activity statistics
• Discussion of an engagement strategy (2023-2027)

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 8, 2024. Members endorsed the draft 2023-2027 Engagement Strategy. A delegation from several provincial ministries and the BC Cattlemen's Association presented information on livestock and fencing issues.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Endorsed draft 2023-2027 Engagement Strategy (Carried)

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee will consider approving a five-year (2024-2029) recreation management agreement between the Cariboo Regional District and the 100 Mile Economic Development Corporation. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from February 12, 2024.

• South Cariboo Recreation Management Agreement (2024-2029) between District of 100 Mile House and Cariboo Regional District
• Adoption of minutes from February 12, 2024 meeting

The South Cariboo Joint Committee approved a proposed South Cariboo Recreation Management agreement for a five-year term (2024-2029) and authorized the appropriate signatories to execute it. The committee also adopted the agenda and the minutes of its February 12, 2024 meeting, all by consensus. The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. on March 13, 2024.

• Approved South Cariboo Recreation Management agreement for a five-year term (2024-2029) and authorized signatories to execute it (by consensus)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (by consensus)
• Adopted the minutes of the February 12, 2024 meeting (by consensus)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:00 p.m., March 13, 2024 (by consensus)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will hear a delegation from the Quesnel Seniors Council and discuss the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association's FARMED initiative. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from February 13, 2024.

• Delegation from Quesnel Seniors Council at 3:30 p.m.
• Discussion of North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association - FARMED
• Adoption of minutes from February 13, 2024

The caucus approved a financial contribution to the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association - Farmed for 2025. Information regarding age-friendly community designations was referred to a future meeting.

• Approved $3,000 contribution to North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association - Farmed for 2025 (Carried)
• Referred age-friendly Community Designation Advantages information to April 9, 2024 meeting
• Adopted agenda with addition of Shiraoi Delegation discussion (Carried)
• Adopted February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The caucus will adopt the agenda and minutes from February 12, 2024, then move into a closed in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter. The meeting concludes with adjournment. No public decisions or substantive discussions are listed.

• Adoption of agenda as presented
• Adoption of minutes from February 12, 2024
• Closed in-camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

The meeting was procedural in nature. The directors adopted the agenda and the minutes from the February 12, 2024 meeting before entering a closed in-camera session.

• Adopted agenda (Consensus)
• Adopted February 12, 2024 meeting minutes (Consensus)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera session (Consensus)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from February 9, 2024, and to consider a capital expenditure bylaw for building integrity work at Northern Health facilities. The board will also receive information items, including a Northern Health community news update and a statement on the passing of Dr. Doug Cochrane.

• Capital Expenditure (NH – Building Integrity) Bylaw No. 222, 2024 — first, second, and third reading and adoption
• Adoption of minutes from February 9, 2024 board meeting
• Information item: Northern Health Community News – February 2024
• Information item: Interior Health statement on passing of Dr. Doug Cochrane

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board adopted Bylaw No. 222, 2024, regarding capital expenditure for NH – Building Integrity. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 9, 2024, meeting.

• Adopted Capital Expenditure (NH – Building Integrity) Bylaw No. 222, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved February 9, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (Carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board is meeting to decide on several planning matters, including third reading of two zoning bylaws, adoption of two bylaws, and authorization of Agricultural Land Commission applications. The board will also consider a grant application for up to $150,000, a covenant removal request, and various committee recommendations and resolutions.

• Third reading of Bylaw 5446 (rezoning from RA1 to RR1) and Bylaw 5448 (rezoning from R2 to C4) in Quesnel Fringe Area
• Adoption of Bylaws 5442 and 5443 to rezone land near 4833 Telqua Drive from OSP to R1-1
• Authorization of ALC non-farm use applications for properties at 1387 Maple Dr. and 4202 Cariboo Hwy 97 S.
• Request to remove covenant KM021341 on property at 4072 Lac La Hache Station Road
• Application for up to $150,000 from UBCM Local Government Development Approvals Program

The Board approved the construction of a TELUS telecommunications tower near Hourglass Lake and adopted several zoning and official community plan amendments. It also authorized grant applications for zoning reviews and provided small grants to local community clubs.

• Approved TELUS telecommunications tower BC105335 near Hourglass Lake
• Adopted South Cariboo Area OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5442 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5443
• Read third reading for Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 5446 and 5448
• Authorized $150,000 UBCM grant application for zoning and land use bylaw review
• Approved $1,000 grants each for Quesnel Prospectors Car Club and Williams Lake Cycling Club
• Renewed 100 Mile House Curling Club occupancy agreement for five years at $12,000 annual fee
• Adopted Barlow Creek Fire Protection Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 5462
• Authorized submission of two non-farm use applications to the Agricultural Land Commission

Emergency Preparedness Committee

The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Preparedness Committee is meeting to adopt minutes, receive information on Indigenous engagement funding and Emergency Operations Centre activities, and decide on a grant application for EOC equipment and training. The committee will also endorse its 2024 meeting schedule and discuss its terms of reference.

• Application for up to $14,000 from the 2024 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for EOC Equipment and Training
• Endorsement of 2024 meeting schedule: May 2, August 15, October 17
• Discussion of Emergency Preparedness Committee Terms of Reference (2022)
• Information items: Indigenous Engagement Requirements Funding and EOC Activities January to March 2024

The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Preparedness Committee voted to submit an application for up to $14,000 under the 2024 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for Emergency Operations Centres Equipment and Training. The committee also endorsed its 2024 meeting schedule and adopted the agenda and minutes of its November 30, 2023 meeting. All motions carried. The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. on February 29, 2024.

• Approved submitting an application for up to $14,000 for the 2024 UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – EOC Equipment and Training grant (carried)
• Endorsed 2024 meeting schedule: April 30, August 15, and October 17, 2024, each at 1:00 p.m. (carried)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the November 30, 2023 Emergency Preparedness Committee meeting (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:15 p.m. on February 29, 2024 (carried)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus is considering a renewal of the Victim Services agreement with the City of Williams Lake. The body is also acting on appointments for the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society.

• Renewal of Victim Services agreement with City of Williams Lake featuring $24,500 in 2023 and $26,000 in 2024 and 2025
• Rescinding Director Neufeld's appointment to the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society
• Appointing Director LeBourdais as representative to the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society for the remainder of 2024

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus renewed a three-year contribution agreement for Victim Services. The board also changed the regional district's representative to the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society.

• Appointed Director LeBourdais to the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society and rescinded Director Neufeld's appointment (Consensus)
• Renewed Victim Services Contribution Agreement with City of Williams Lake for annual payments of $24,500 in 2023 and $26,000 in 2024 and 2025 (Consensus)

Finance-Budget Committee

The Finance/Budget Committee will review the Cariboo Regional District's 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan and recommend it to the Board for three readings and adoption at the March 22, 2024 meeting. The committee will also discuss director input into fire apparatus configurations before purchase confirmation and receive a consultation report on financial plan engagement.

• 2024-2028 Five Year Financial Plan review and recommendation for adoption
• Discussion on director input into fire apparatus configurations prior to purchase confirmation
• Consultation report for 2024-2028 financial plan engagement
• 2023-2024 tax requisition changes and rate comparison
• 2024 budgeted community works funds allocations

The Finance-Budget Committee approved submitting the 2024–2028 Five Year Financial Plan to the Cariboo Regional District Board for adoption. The Board is scheduled to review the plan for three readings on March 22, 2024.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Adopted the January 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved submitting the 2024–2028 Five Year Financial Plan to the Board (Carried; Director Forseth contrary)

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to consider renewing the Central Cariboo Recreation Management Agreement between the City of Williams Lake and the Cariboo Regional District for 2024-2028, and to discuss a proposal to bring a Kootenay International Junior Hockey League team to Williams Lake. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes and an action page.

• Renewal of Central Cariboo Recreation Management Agreement (2024-2028) between City of Williams Lake and Cariboo Regional District
• Discussion of Kootenay International Junior Hockey League team to Williams Lake
• Adoption of minutes from January 24, 2024 meeting
• Review of action page

The committee renewed the Central Cariboo Recreation Management agreement between the City of Williams Lake and the Cariboo Regional District for five years. Members also requested a report on the Williams Lake and Area Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan.

• Renewed Central Cariboo Recreation Management agreement for 2024-2028 (Carried)
• Requested staff report on Williams Lake and Area Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan funding and next steps (Carried)
• Directed staff to engage Williams Lake, X'atsull, and Alkali First Nations in the wildfire resiliency process (Carried)
• Adopted January 24, 2024 meeting minutes (Carried)

North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will elect a chair and co-chair, appoint a co-chair for the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee, and adopt the agenda and previous minutes. A delegation from the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association (FARMED) will present an update on the 'Opportunities 2022 and Beyond' initiative. The caucus will also make appointments for 2024, endorse its 2024 meeting schedule, and may close the meeting to discuss items under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter.

• Election of Chair and Co-Chair
• Appointment of 2024 Co-Chair for North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee
• Delegation: FARMED update on Opportunities 2022 and Beyond
• North Cariboo Appointments for 2024
• Endorsement of 2024 meeting schedule (March 12, April 9, May 7, June 11, Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12)

The North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus elected M. Sjostrom as Chair and J. Massier as Vice Chair for 2024. The group endorsed specific director appointments to regional committees and approved the 2024 meeting schedule. A delegation from the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association presented an update, which was referred to the next meeting.

• Elected M. Sjostrom as Chair for 2024
• Elected J. Massier as Vice Chair for 2024
• Appointed J. Glassford as Co-Chair for North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee
• Adopted agenda and September 12, 2023 minutes
• Referred FARMED delegation update to March 12, 2024 meeting
• Endorsed 2024 appointments to regional committees (Sjostrom, Massier, Bachmeier)
• Endorsed 2024 meeting schedule (March through November)
• Closed meeting to public for in-camera discussion

South Cariboo Joint Committee

The South Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, receive an information report from Canlan Sports, and decide on renewing operating and occupancy agreements with the 100 Mile House Curling Club for five years at an annual fee of $12,000. The meeting will also close to the public for in-camera discussion under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter.

• Renewal of 100 Mile House Curling Club operating and occupancy agreements for five years with $12,000 annual fee
• Canlan Sports 2023 report as information item
• Adoption of December 11, 2023 minutes
• In-camera session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(c)

The South Cariboo Joint Committee renewed the 100 Mile House Curling Club's operating and occupancy agreements for a five-year term under current conditions, including a $12,000 annual fee paid by the club, and authorized signatories to execute them. The committee also directed that a media release be issued about developing an agreement between the District of 100 Mile House and the Cariboo Regional District for management of the South Cariboo Recreation Centre starting April 2024. Members met briefly in-camera under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter; no decisions from that closed session are recorded in the minutes. All items were decided by consensus, with no recorded votes.

• Renewed 100 Mile House Curling Club operating and occupancy agreements for five years, $12,000 annual fee (by consensus)
• Authorized signatories to execute the curling club agreements (by consensus)
• Directed a media release on developing a South Cariboo Recreation Centre management agreement starting April 2024 (by consensus)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (by consensus)
• Adopted the December 11, 2023 meeting minutes (by consensus)
• Closed the meeting to the public under Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter (by consensus)
• Adjourned at 12:25 p.m. (by consensus)

South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Caucus will conduct elections for a Chair and Co-Chair. The agenda also includes reviewing the 2024 meeting schedule and making various appointments.

• Election of Chair
• Election of Co-Chair
• Proposed 2024 meeting schedule endorsement
• South Cariboo Appointments for 2024
• Appointment of 2024 Co-Chair for South Cariboo Joint Committee

The caucus elected its Chair and Vice Chair for 2024 and appointed directors to local community organizations. The group also endorsed a meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Elected Director de Vries as Chair for 2024
• Elected Director Richmond as Vice Chair for 2024
• Endorsed 2024 meeting schedule (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Wagner to South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Richmond to South Cariboo Community Enhancement Foundation (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Wagner as Co-Chair for the South Cariboo Joint Committee (Consensus)

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board will consider 13 capital expenditure bylaws for three readings and adoption, covering projects like pharmacy upgrades, fire alarm systems, and equipment replacements. The board will also vote on the 2024 Five-Year Financial Plan and consider a Northern Health funding request of $147,801 for building integrity.

• Bylaw No. 221: 2024 Five-Year Financial Plan
• Bylaw No. 212: Fire alarm upgrades at South Cariboo Health Centre, Fisher Place, Mill Site Lodge
• Bylaw No. 213: Primary Care Project in Williams Lake
• Bylaw No. 216: Staff housing renovation at Cariboo Memorial Hospital
• Northern Health Building Integrity funding request: $147,801 (CCRHD 40% portion)

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board adopted 13 capital expenditure bylaws covering pharmacy upgrades, fire alarm systems, primary care projects, staff housing, and equipment replacements at Cariboo Memorial Hospital and other sites. The board also adopted its 2024 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 221, 2024. In action items, the board authorized signatories to renew a Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Health and approved $147,801 for Northern Health's Building Integrity, representing the district's 40% share, with a bylaw to come back on March 1, 2024. All votes recorded as carried; no dollar amounts for the capital bylaws were stated in the minutes.

• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 189(1) (IH – CMH Pharmacy Upgrade) (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 212 (IH – South Cariboo Health Centre, Fisher Place, Mill Site Lodge – Fire Alarm System Upgrades) (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 192(1) (IH – OMH Pharmacy Upgrade) (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 207(1) (IH – SCHC Primary Care Network) (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 213 (IH – Primary Care Project – Williams Lake) (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 214 (IH – Cariboo Memorial Hospital and Leased Sites – Planning for Community Consolidation) (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 215 (IH – Mill Site Lodge – Replacement of Direct Exchange Unit) (carried)
• Adopted Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 216 (IH – Cariboo Memorial Hospital – Staff Housing Renovation) (carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider first and second reading of two zoning bylaws for properties on Little Green Lake Road and Horse Lake Road. The board will also vote on several grant applications, including up to $9,500 for energy efficient doors at the Big Lake Community Hall and support for four Northern Development Initiative Trust applications. Additionally, the board will consider endorsing resolutions for the NCLGA annual general meeting on water infrastructure funding, a fireworks sale ban, and the Emergency and Disaster Management Act.

• First and second reading of Bylaws 5456 and 5457 for a property on Little Green Lake Road, changing from Agriculture to Rural Holding/Rural 1 zoning.
• Third reading of Bylaws 5438 and 5439 for a property on Horse Lake Road, changing from Agriculture to Rural Residential designation.
• Up to $9,500 approved from Community Works Fund for new energy efficient doors at Big Lake Community Hall.
• Support for four NDIT grant applications: Cariboo Elders Society ($11,493), 108 Mile Ranch Community Association ($30,000), Esler Disc Golf Course ($27,944), and Interlakes Hall Pickleball Courts ($18,133).
• Endorsement of NCLGA resolutions on water infrastructure funding, banning fireworks sales during open burning bans, and amending the Emergency and Disaster Management Act.

The Board adopted fire protection service boundary and area bylaws and approved several grant applications for community hall and recreation upgrades. It also authorized a referendum for the Barlow Creek Fire Protection Service fire tender replacement and ratified January expenditures totaling $3,053,308.28.

• Adopted West Fraser and Forest Grove Fire Protection Service bylaws
• Approved referendum and election officers for Barlow Creek fire tender replacement
• Approved $9,500 for Big Lake Community Hall energy efficient doors
• Supported NDIT grant applications for seniors' park, community hall siding, disc golf, and pickleball courts
• Ratified January 2024 expenditures of $3,053,308.28
• Authorized $1,000 grants for Eagle View 4D Barrel Races and Riske Creek Recreation Commission
• Accepted South Cariboo Recreation Centre operations proposal from District of 100 Mile House
• Approved first and second readings for Area L OCP and Zoning amendments (BL 5456, 5457)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a bylaw to merge economic development services and discuss BC's Interior Forest Sector Renewal program and the future of forestry. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes and a 2024 communications survey.

• Bylaw No. 5398 to merge Cariboo Regional District Economic Development Services
• Discussion of BC's Interior Forest Sector Renewal program and future of forestry
• 2024 Communications and Engagement Feedback Survey memo
• Adoption of minutes from November 8, 2023 meeting

The Committee of the Whole decided not to pursue the merging of Economic Development Services. Members also agreed to invite forest industry representatives to a future meeting and move a discussion on the BC Land Act to the March 1st Board meeting.

• Decided not to pursue the merging of Economic Development Services (Carried; Director Bachmeier contrary)
• Approved invitation for forest industry representatives to speak at a future meeting (Carried)
• Approved moving provincial public consultation on BC Land Act changes to the March 1, 2024 Board meeting (Carried)
• Adopted the agenda (Carried)
• Adopted November 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will hear a delegation from BC Emergency Health Services about the First Responder Program along the Highway 20 corridor, including Anahim Lake and Alexis Creek. The caucus will also discuss a victim services funding agreement with the City of Williams Lake and an appointment to the Williams Lake Air Quality Roundtable. The meeting includes adoption of minutes, an action page, and a closed session under Section 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter.

• Delegation from BCEHS on First Responder Program along Highway 20 corridor
• Discussion of CRD Victim Services funding agreement with City of Williams Lake
• Appointment to Williams Lake Air Quality Roundtable (deferred from January)
• Adoption of minutes from January 10, 2024 meeting
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(j) of Community Charter

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus deferred the appointment to the Williams Lake Air Quality Roundtable until April. The meeting included a delegation from BC Emergency Health Services regarding the First Responder Program along the Highway 20 corridor.

• Deferred appointment to Williams Lake Air Quality Roundtable to April meeting (Consensus)
• Adopted agenda (Consensus)
• Adopted January 10, 2024 meeting minutes (Consensus)

Central Cariboo Joint Committee

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, hear a delegation from the Williams Lake and Area Social Planning Council about a proposed project, and discuss several items including airshed planning, inclusivity of Indigenous users, the joint grant-in-aid process, and a seniors activity park proposal. The meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in Williams Lake, B.C.

• Delegation from Social Planning Council at 5:30 p.m. regarding 2023 Grant-in-Aid application
• Discussion: Williams Lake Airshed Planning
• Discussion: CMRC Inclusivity of Indigenous Users
• Discussion: Joint Grant in Aid Process
• Discussion: Rotary Club's Kiwanis Greenspace Proposal for a Seniors Activity Park

The Central Cariboo Joint Committee met on January 24, 2024 and adopted its agenda and the minutes of its November 22 and December 18, 2023 meetings. It directed staff to investigate the background of the Williams Lake Airshed Quality Management Committee and report back on next steps and key targets, and to investigate options for returning to a joint grants-for-assistance process with the City of Williams Lake, reporting before the 2025 intake. The committee endorsed the location of the Rotary Club's Kiwanis Greenspace Proposal for a Seniors Activity Park, with staff to bring more information before any decision on financial contributions. All motions carried; the meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

• Adopted the January 24, 2024 agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the November 22, 2023 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the December 18, 2023 meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate the Williams Lake Airshed Quality Management Committee background and report back on next steps and key targets (carried)
• Directed staff to investigate options for a joint grants-for-assistance process with the City of Williams Lake and report before the 2025 intake (carried)
• Endorsed the location of the Rotary Club's Kiwanis Greenspace Proposal for a Seniors Activity Park; staff to bring more project information before any decision on financial contributions (carried)
• Removed item 5 from the Action Page (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. (carried)

Policy Committee

The Cariboo Regional District Policy Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on several policies, including a new Board on the Road meeting policy, a draft Director Certificate of Recognition policy, rescinding the Treaty Advisory Committee policy, updating the Library Programme Rooms policy, and deleting a policy on management staff course fees. The committee will also discuss the 2023-2027 Engagement Strategy. Most items are recommendations to the Board of Directors, not final decisions.

• Recommend adoption of Board on the Road Meeting Policy
• Draft Director Certificate of Recognition Policy for individual directors to give congratulatory cards without CRD branding
• Recommend rescinding Treaty Advisory Committee Policy #01-06B-22
• Recommend endorsing amended Library Programme Room Policy #00-6-16(12)
• Recommend rescinding Management Staff Course Fees Policy #02-11B-5(5)(13)

The Cariboo Regional District Policy Committee recommended several policies to the Board of Directors, including the adoption of a Board on the Road Meeting Policy and amendments to the Director Certificate of Recognition Policy. The committee also recommended rescinding the Treaty Advisory Committee Policy and the Management Staff Course Fees Policy. Additionally, the Engagement Strategy 2023-2027 was amended and referred to a Committee of the Whole meeting for further discussion.

• Recommended adoption of Board on the Road Meeting Policy (Carried)
• Recommended amendment and adoption of Director Certificate of Recognition Policy (Carried)
• Recommended rescindment of Treaty Advisory Committee Policy (Carried)
• Recommended endorsement of amended Library Programme Room Policy (Carried)
• Amended Engagement Strategy 2023-2027 and referred to Committee of the Whole (Carried)
• Recommended rescindment of Management Staff Course Fees Policy (Carried)

Cariboo Regional District Board

The Cariboo Regional District Board will consider several planning bylaws, including rezoning at 3676 Doyle Road and near 4833 Telqua Drive. They will also vote on a new Development Procedures, Guidelines and Fees Bylaw, fire protection service boundary expansions for West Fraser and Forest Grove, and a Central Cariboo Search and Rescue service amendment. The board will also decide on grant applications and committee appointments.

• First and second reading of rezoning bylaws for 3676 Doyle Road (from Commercial to Lakeshore Residential) and adjacent to 4833 Telqua Drive (from Parks to 108 Mile Ranch Residential).
• First, second, and third reading and adoption of Development Procedures, Guidelines and Fees Bylaw No. 5458, 2024, incorporating Bill 44 requirements.
• First, second, and third reading of West Fraser Fire Protection Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 5459, 2024 and Forest Grove Fire Protection Service Area Expansion Bylaw No. 5460, 2024.
• Ratification of December 2023 monthly expenditures totaling $4,090,366.54.
• Appointment of Chad Stump, David Zirnhelt, and Megan Flatt to the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee.

The Cariboo Regional District Board gave first and second reading to bylaws rezoning 3676 Doyle Road from commercial to lakeshore residential, and third reading to bylaws rezoning land adjacent to 4833 Telqua Drive from park/open space to residential. The Board also approved a development variance permit at 7442 Highway 24, concurred with a Rogers telecommunications tower at 4953 Cariboo Hwy 97 S, and adopted the Development Procedures, Guidelines and Fees Bylaw No. 5458, 2024. Grants were approved for the 108 Mile Ranch Community Association ($1,000), Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre ($3,500), Interlakes Community Centre Society ($3,000), and Social Planning Council of Williams Lake ($10,000).

• Approved first and second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5453 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5454 for 3676 Doyle Road (rezoning from commercial to lakeshore residential)
• Approved third reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 5442 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5443 for land adjacent to 4833 Telqua Drive (rezoning from park/open space to residential)
• Approved Development Variance Permit for 7442 Highway 24 to increase secondary dwelling floor area from 130 sq m to 193 sq m
• Concurred with Rogers proposal to construct a telecommunications tower at 4953 Cariboo Hwy 97 S
• Adopted Development Procedures, Guidelines and Fees Bylaw No. 5458, 2024
• Approved $1,000 from Electoral Area G Grants for Assistance to 108 Mile Ranch Community Association for Family Day event (Director Forseth opposed)
• Approved $3,500 for Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre age-friendly program and $3,000 for Interlakes Community Centre Society bingo equipment
• Approved $10,000 for Social Planning Council of Williams Lake from Electoral Areas D, E, and F

Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District board is meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes, and consider a capital funding request from Interior Health for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The board will vote on approving $3,045,740 in funding and amendments to three capital expenditure bylaws, with final bylaw readings scheduled for February 9, 2024. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with informational items from health authorities.

• Approve $3,045,740 in funding for Interior Health capital requests for 2024/2025
• Amend Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 189 by $40,000
• Amend Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 192 by $40,000
• Amend Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 207 by $56,730
• Receive reports on Rutland Health Centre relocation, Kamloops X-ray services, and new maternity clinic in Central Okanagan

The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board elected A. Richmond as Chair and M. Sjostrom as Vice-Chair. The Board approved $3,045,740 in total funding for inclusion in the 2024 Financial Plan and authorized amendments to three capital expenditure bylaws. These bylaw amendments will be brought forward for adoption at the February 9, 2024 meeting.

• Elected A. Richmond as Chair
• Elected M. Sjostrom as Vice-Chair
• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted December 8, 2023 minutes (Carried)
• Approved $3,045,740 funding for 2024 Financial Plan (Carried)
• Approved amendments to Capital Expenditure Bylaws 189, 192, and 207 (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:56 a.m. (Carried)

Finance-Budget Committee

The Finance/Budget Committee will review revised 2024 business plans for several services, including economic development, planning, solid waste, recreation, and arts and culture. They will also discuss the revised 2024-2028 Provisional Five Year Financial Plan and consider forwarding it for public consultation. A delegation from Interior Health Authority will present financial information, and the meeting will close with an in-camera session.

• Delegation from Interior Health Authority (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
• Review of 2024 business plans: Central Cariboo Economic Development, Heritage Conservation, Planning, Solid Waste Management, Arts and Culture, Recreation
• Discussion of revised 2024-2028 Provisional Five Year Financial Plan
• Motion to forward financial plan for public consultation
• In-camera session under Section 90(1)(j) of Community Charter

The Finance-Budget Committee approved forwarding the 2024-2028 Provisional Five Year Financial Plan to the Communications Department for public circulation. The committee also received a financial presentation from the Interior Health Authority.

• Approved forwarding 2024-2028 Provisional Five Year Financial Plan for public consultation (Carried; Director Forseth contrary)
• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Adopted November 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved closing meeting to public for in-camera session (Carried)

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus

The Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus will meet to elect a chair, adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and set the 2024 meeting schedule. They will also make appointments for 2024, including a co-chair for the Central Cariboo Joint Committee. Discussion items include the current status of the Williams Lake Fringe Area Official Community Plan and liaison with the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association.

• Election of Chair for 2024
• Adoption of 2024 Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus Schedule
• Central Cariboo Appointments for 2024
• Appointment of 2024 Co-Chair for Central Cariboo Joint Committee
• Discussion: Current status of Williams Lake Fringe Area Official Community Plan

The caucus elected its 2024 Chair and appointed representatives to various regional committees and societies. The group also established its meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.

• Elected Director Pare as Chair for 2024
• Adopted 2024 meeting schedule (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Anderson to Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Neufeld to Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Anderson to UNBC South Central Advisory Committee (Consensus)
• Deferred appointment for Williams Lake Air Quality Roundtable to February 2024 (Consensus)
• Appointed Director Maureen LeBourdais as Co-Chair of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee (Consensus)
• Removed items 1 and 2 from the Action Page (Consensus)