Quesnel Council Highlights - Jan 16th mtg

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

Northern BC Highway 97 Quesnel North-South Interconnector

Council approved $12,000 from the Council Initiatives budget toward a campaign urging the provincial government to re-route traffic through Quesnel, diverting dangerous goods from our city centre, rehabilitating deteriorating infrastructure (Quesnel River bridge) and ensuring connectivity of Highway 97 as a major provincial transportation corridor.

Show your support and visit LET'S CONNECT for more information

Council will be presenting an information package to the Province and we need to reinforce the community support of the Quesnel North-South Interconnector.

Residents in the Quesnel area will receive a postcard in their mail in March 2024.  Mail the postcard to City Hall (postage is prepaid) or deliver the postcard to City Hall at 410 Kinchant Street.  Postcards must be received at City Hall by April 30, 2024.

If you don't receive a postcard contact us at 250-992-2111 or cityhall@quesnel.ca. 

530 Carson Avenue

BC Housing representatives attended as a delegation to present Council the details of their application to Rezone the property at 530 Carson Avenue (Grace Inn), for the phased redevelopment of the site to provide supportive and affordable housing.

Council provided First Reading of City of Quesnel Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1956, 2024 (Grace Inn) and scheduled the Public Hearing for February 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street.

BC Housing On-Line Community Dialogue Session

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

BC Housing is inviting interested neighbours to join the first Public Consultation on   January 23rd, 2024 to learn more, meet project partners and ask questions.

• Where: REGISTER HERE
• For More information - Let's Talk Housing BC

Cariboo Regional District Emergency Notification System

The Cariboo Regional District along with neighbouring municipalities have chosen to switch to the Voyent Alert Emergency Notification System. A marketing campaign is underway to ensure that our citizens are aware of the change of system.  If you are signed up for the current system, you will automatically be transferred to the new system.

If you are not signed up:  SIGN UP

Development Services

Council approved:

Development Permit DP2023-66 for the construction of a single detached dwelling on LOT 9 DISTRICT LOT 81 CARIBOO DISTRICT PLAN PGP38117 (Lawlor Drive)

Development Permit DP2023-64 to rezone allowing a stand-alone Vape Retail store at 118 Juniper Road.  The Public Hearing was waived, as the spot zone is consistent with the Official Community Plan and, a Notice will be posted. 

2024 Budget

CAPITAL BUDGET:  Council approved the 2024 Capital Budget and directed staff to prepare the Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw.

OPERATING BUDGET:  This year, Council is holding a Special Open meeting to discuss the 2024 Operating Budget.  This will include a presentation, review & discussion, as well as an OPEN QUESTION PERIOD, allowing the public an opportunity to engage in the budget process.

OPEN QUESTION PERIOD

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street

Bylaws

• Bylaw 1954 - City of Quesnel Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1954, 2024 (DP2023-64 118 Juniper) - First & Second Readings
• Bylaw 1955 - City of Quesnel West Quesnel Business Improvement Area Bylaw 1955, 2024 - First & Second Readings
• Bylaw 1956 - City of Quesnel Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1956, 2024 (Grace Inn) - First Reading - Public Hearing set for February 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street.
• Bylaw 1957 - City of Quesnel Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1957, 2024 (668 Doherty Drive) - First Reading - Public Hearing set for February 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street.
• Bylaw 1958 - City of Quesnel Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1958, 2024 (668 Doherty Drive) - First Reading - Public Hearing set for February 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street.

Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games

Organized by the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games Society, the Games will be held February 22 – 25, 2024. Requiring up to 2000 volunteers, this is an opportunity to witness future Olympians, experience personal satisfaction, or get your children involved in supporting this massive event. Learn more http://www.bcwintergames.ca or register today to volunteer.