Quesnel Council Highlights - Sept 25th mtg

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

Quesnel Fire Department - Exemplary Service Award Mayor Simpson, on behalf of the Federal and Provincial governments, presented Mr. Brian Menzies with a Exemplary Service Award and medal from the Federal government, as well as an appreciation award from the Provincial government for Mr. Menzies 20 years of exemplary service as a volunteer fire fighter for the Quesnel Fire Department.

Water Services – Middle School Replacement Council approved, in principle, to provide water service to the Quesnel School District in the event of a major renovation, or a new-build, of a future middle school project that would be located at the Maple Drive site. All costs associated for this potential water extension would be covered by the Ministry of Education.

Museum and Archives – Hours of Operation The Museum’s hours of operation has been extended from May 1 to September 30 to now include noon to 4 pm on Saturday’s only during the winter season from October 1 to April 30 annually. This change of hours of operation will allow for staff to provide coverage within the current allocated of staffing hours provided for in the budget, but will accommodate the majority of research services and provide local residents an opportunity to visit the museum during the winter months.

Elliott Street Supportive Housing Development Council gave third reading to the proposed Housing Agreement Bylaw 1841 for the proposed three storey supportive housing development on Elliott Street for up to 32 units. The Good Neighbourhood Agreement, which is required by the housing agreement bylaw, for this proposed development has now been endorsed and signed-off by: The Quesnel Shelter and Support Society (the Operator of this proposed facility), City of Quesnel, and the Quesnel RCMP. The Good Neighbourhood Agreement sets out a process by which the parties and the community can work effectively together to ensure the success of this supportive housing facility. Next steps include: Bring forward the proposed Housing Agreement Bylaw 1841 to Council for final adoption consideration. Bring forward a Development Permit to Council for consideration of form and character of building and any required variances. Bring forward the proposed Official Community Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Bylaws 1849 and 1850 to Council for final adoption consideration.

Bylaws 1841 – Proposed Elliott Street Supportive Housing Development (2nd Proposal) – Housing Agreement – Third Reading 1858 – Sign Regulation Amendment (Sponsorship Signage) – Final Adoption

Next Meetings 7 pm, October 2 – Regular Council Meeting 5:30 pm, October 9 – North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee