Quesnel Council Highlights - Jan 16th mtg

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

Skateboard Park – 3D Conceptual Drawings The City has entered into a contract with New Line Skateparks for construction of the updated Skateboard Park by October 31, 2018. On January 11, 2018 another round of consultation was held with the Skateboard Park users to review the draft Skateboard Park 3D conceptual drawings. This $300,000 project has been included in the City’s 2018 Capital Plan.

BC Rural Dividend Fund – Grant Applications Council approved staff proceeding with the following three BC Rural Dividend Fund grant applications: Project Development – Quesnel Economic Transition Strategy This project will compile the ideas related to Quesnel’s economic transition into a cohesive Economic Transition Strategy. Single Applicant – Quesnel Waterfront Development Plan This project will create a vision and plan for the development of Quesnel’s waterfront properties at the confluence of the Fraser River, Quesnel River and Baker Creek with the aim of visitor and resident attraction/retention. Special Circumstances – Quesnel Community Marketing Program. This project will provide funding to market Quesnel as a destination for visitors, home buyers and investors over the next two years.

2017 Façade Improvement Grant Program – Completed Projects The City received $20,000 from the Northern Development Initiative Trust to help improve local businesses storefront façades. All five businesses completed their 2017 Façade Improvement Projectsand have now received rebates. The five businesses that took part in this grant program are: Spa Rivier, Quesnel Curling Club, Hello Promotions, Full Throttle Motorsports and Quesnel & District Child Development Centre.

Fraser River Foot Bridge Lighting In 2010, the Fraser River Foot Bridge was refurbished with the addition of safety lighting and programmable decorative lighting. Over time the fixtures and lighting connections have proven to be problematic. Council approved a $20,000 annual maintenance budget for the decorative and safety lighting on the Fraser River Foot Bridge. Further, City Staff will research options to update and upgrade the existing lighting to LED lighting to a future Capital budget.

2018 Local Government Election Council appointed the Chief Election Officer (Gina Albers) and the Deputy Chief Election Officer (Rhya Hartley) for the upcoming City of Quesnel October 2018 Local Government Election. Council approved the first three readings for revisions to various Elections bylaws that includes updated 2016 Local Government Act sections, and an extended application timeline for mail ballots. To review the entire Elections Report, please visit the City’s website.

Bylaw-of-the-Month Program – Business Licences New and existing business owners/operators are reminded to renew/apply for their 2018 Business Licence. Any business operating within the City of Quesnel is required to have a Business Licence, even if the business is based outside of City limits. Also, rental properties with two or more units (where the owner does not occupy) are required to obtain a Business Licence. To review the entire Bylaw of the Month Report, please visit the City’s Website.

Bylaws 1802 Zone Amendment (Multi-Purpose Recreation Facility on Valhalla/Racing Roads) – Rescinded 1835 Election Procedures - First Three Readings  1836 Electoral Registration - First Three Readings  1837 Automated Voting Machines - First Three Readings  1838 Mail Ballots - First Three Readings  1839 Council Procedure Bylaw - Section 6 - Final Adoption  1840 McLean Street Housing Development- Housing Agreement - Final Adoption  1842 Elected Officials Oath of Office - First Three Readings

Next Meeting 7:00 pm, January 23, 2018 – Regular Council Meeting