Forest and Range Practices Act update At a Special Open Council meeting held April 14th, the Quesnel
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
office, briefed Council on changes to the Forest and
Range Practices Act. The Quesnel timber supply area will be the first in
B.C. to implement this fundamental shift to forest practices, which will
see government, in collaboration with Indigenous Nations and community
stakeholders, take more control of how the landbase is managed at a local
level. A Forest Landscape Plan will take a holistic view of our
current resources by identifying type and quantity of fibre,
defining where harvesting can and cannot occur and setting local
priorities and objectives based on community values, such as economic diversity,
recreation, community safety, and other local priorities. The new process is an exciting opportunity for Quesnel,
allowing for innovative opportunities, certainty in investments and
efficiencies and effectiveness in forest management to ensure a sustainable
resource. |
2020 City of Quesnel Financial Statements Council approved the City of Quesnel 2020 Financial Statements for the year
ended December 31, 2020, after hearing KPMG's clean auditors'
report. |
Overdose Alert Devices The Quesnel Shelter and Support Society, together with two
UNBC graduate students are working on a project for Bridges Supportive
Housing - A 'pulse oximeter' is a device that will provide real-time blood
oxygen monitoring. This wearable device will help prevent overdose, by
alerting staff if a resident is in distress. The development team is seeking funding to help bring the
project to completion. |
City of Quesnel Board of Variance What is a Board of
Variance? A local government that has adopted a
zoning bylaw must establish a Board of Variance (a group of 3 citizens
appointed by Council). The Board hears a public request to vary the
requirements of the zoning bylaw and, makes a determination. The City will be seeking applicants for one
appointment to the Board of Variance for a 3 year term. |
Business Support Hotline Quesnel's business supports during COVID-19 are being
recognized across the province! The Business Support hotline
was established early in the pandemic to check in with our local business
community to gauge current need and pressing issues, eligibility for COVID-19
grant funding and provide supports and assistance where able. 37% of businesses
noted that business was down temporarily, but improving and, the biggest
challenge noted was inventory and supply chain issues. Additionally, a survey is currently circulating to gauge
impacts of COVID-19 on non-profit organizations. |
Community Garden Council approved an occupancy agreement with the Baker
Creek Enhancement Society for use of a portion of City lands located west of 601 Johnston Avenue, as a community
garden. |
Airports Capital Assistance Program Council approved the City entering into an Airports Capital
Assistance Program contribution agreement for up to $7,162,526 for rehabilitation of the runway, taxiway
and apron at the Quesnel Regional Airport. |
Outdoor Cafe Request - Mr. Mikes' Restaurant Council approved Mr. Mikes' request for an outdoor cafe space
in front of their business on Reid Street. |
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