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Quesnel Transit Update Representatives from BC Transit appeared as a delegation to
Council and provided an overview of the BC Transit Partnership Model and the Quesnel Transit
System, as well as an update on BC Transit’s response to COVID-19.
It was noted that transit ridership levels were not as severely impacted in
Quesnel by COVID-19 when compared to other communities in BC. The BC Transit
representatives outlined the key components of the province-wide plan for
Ridership Recovery in response to the pandemic. The plan includes the
implementation of a new electronic fare collection system in selected
communities. It was noted that Quesnel is one of the communities selected
for possible inclusion in the program. Council were advised that City staff
will bring a report to a future Council meeting outlining the potential
benefits and costs associated with participation in the program. |
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First Nations' Intern Through an Executive Committee recommendation, Council
approved $10,000 initial funding from Council Initiatives for a First Nations
Intern at the Quesnel and District Museum and Archives. |
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2021 First Quarter Crime
Statistics show a positive trend The City of Quesnel has
increased its commitment to public safety over the last few years by adding
additional RCMP and Bylaw officers. At the Public Safety and Policing
Committee RCMP Staff Sergeant identified a decrease in property crimes in the first quarter of
2021, compared to 2020. With a full complement of staff, our local
Detachment is able to address public safety concerns more proactively. |
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Annual Drinking Water Report
2020 As per the Drinking
Water Regulations under the Drinking Water Protection Act, the
report outlined the water system and a summary of water quality testing and
water management practices in 2020. |
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Development Permit Update: Council approved the development permit for construction of two single
detached dwellings in the Riverfront Walks development on Dyke Road,
subject to floodplain, elevation and riparian considerations. |
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Quesnel Pride Society Flag In support of our LGBTQ+
community, Council approved the Quesnel Pride Society's request to fly the
Pride Flag on the LeBourdais Park community flagpole for Pride month in June. |
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Bylaws 1893 - City of Quesnel
Master Zoning Amendment Bylaw - First Reading and Set a Public Hearing date
for June 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. |
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