Quesnel Council Highlights - June 23rd mtg

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

Mural Art Youth Workshop  

Council approved a $150.00 contribution to the Quesnel and District Community Arts Council to host an event for youth at the Baker Creek Park, West Quesnel in the skateboard area on August 5.

Respected graffiti artist Milan Basic has been commissioned to do the workshop which is intended to not only beautify the skateboard park but to develop civic pride among our youth, leadership and artistic skills, and a sense of ownership and pride in their accomplishment.

Basic has done public art in Prince George and Vancouver. Visit www.hifimurals.ca to see more of his work.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Council supported establishing an Accessibility Advisory Committee and has directed staff to prepare the Terms of Reference for the group which may include government, business and community representatives.

On June 16, Premier Christy Clark unveiled Accessibility 2024, a 10-year plan to make British Columbia the most progressive place in Canada for people with disabilities. Accessibility 2024 is designed around 12 building blocks ranging from employment to accessible service delivery.

A local Accessibility Advisory Committee would be able to provide leadership and advice to Council on accessibility issues and assist with the implementation of the new provincial initiative.

Mines Act Permit Fees

Council recently submitted comments on the Mines Act Permit Fees to the Ministry of Energy and Mines and received a response from the Minister indicating that comments received from industry and individuals in British Columbia were valuable in shaping the direction in which the Provincial Government will take the proposed permitting fee initiative. A number of changes have been identified and a full discussion of the comments can be seen in the Consultation Summary Report - May 13, 2014 available at www.empr.gov.bc.ca/Mining/Permitting-Reclamation/Pages/MinesActPermitFees.aspx

Other

-          Council approved the installation of two traffic calming devices - one on Gray Avenue at Wilson Street and one on Baker Drive at Harper Street.

-          The City of Quesnel’s 2013 Annual Report was endorsed by Council. Hard copies are available to view at City Hall or online at www.quesnel.ca (click on Annual Report in  the right hand column).

-          Council recommended the issuance of the Liquor Primary Licence at Rev Bowling Lanes and will forward their recommendation and comments to the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for final approval of the licence.

-          Northern Green Supply Ltd. provided notice of cancellation to Council with respect to their application to develop a Medical Marihuana Production Facility. Stringent regulations  regarding the design and operation of these facilities leads to the requirement for  considerable capital outlay heightening risks in developing of this type of facility.

-          Council resolved to enter into a Community Works Fund Agreement 2014 - 2024 under the Administrative Agreement on the Federal Gas Tax Fund in British Columbia.

-          Council gave final adoption to the following bylaws:
- Bylaw No. 1738, Voting Day Registration
- Bylaw No. 1739, General Procedural Elections Bylaw
- Bylaw No. 1711, Records Retention and Destruction

Important Dates

July 1 - Canada Day

(Lebourdais Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

(Strawberry Tea, 1:30 to 3 p.m., 250-992-5875 to reserve)

NEXT Regular Council Meetings and Committee of the Whole Sessions:
Monday June 30, 7 p.m.
Monday, July 28, 7 p.m.
NEXT North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee Meeting:
Special Open MeetingTuesday June 24, 7:00 p.m. (note special meeting time)

NO MEETINGS
July 7, 14 and 21