Delegation - HelpSeeker Technologies
Report Quesnel Service & Housing Options Review for Vulnerable Populations
Dr. Turner reviewed her analysis of housing and support services needed in Quesnel and area to support the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless due to global factors such as mental health & addictions and inflation, as well as rural influences such as shortage of affordable housing, transportation challenges and limited support services.
Delegation - Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association
Destination and Experience Manager Gerhardi provided Council an overview of programs and marketing activities and performance, some of which was funded through the Municipal & Regional District Tax program, which Quesnel has been part of since May 2023 - CCCTA.
Minerals North Legacy Funding
In May, 2023 Quesnel hosted the 32nd annual Minerals North Conference & Trade Show. This was the first show since COVID-19 and it brought significant attention to Quesnel as a hosting destination.
A hosting community agrees to allocate at least 75% of any surplus funding from the event to support for mineral industry activity throughout the entire region.
Through discussion with the Minerals North organizing committee and the College of New Caledonia, it was recommended to Council that the surplus go to CNC for the purpose of purchasing equipment to be used for the Mineral Processing Operator Certificate program at the Quesnel campus. Council unanimously agreed!
The MPOC 16-week program will be offered at the Quesnel campus and includes classroom instruction; WorkSafe BC Certification; Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources education based on Health, Safety and Reclamation.
Remedial Action Order - 2222 Maple Drive (Maple Park Mall)
Council agreed that the building is in a state that creates an unsafe condition and nuisance, causing a significant risk to health and safety, requiring the owner 1188308 B.C. Ltd. to seal all openings to the building, in accordance with the Fire Services Act and, arrange security personnel to inspect the building twice per day to ensure it has not been compromised. This work is to be started by February 19 and if the owner fails to do so, the City will proceed with securing the building and, the cost will be added to the property taxes.
Housing Solutions Table
Council appointed the following organizations to the Housing Solutions Table, a Select Committee of Council. This Committee will act as an advisory body, making recommendations to Council aimed at achieving a broader & increased housing supply, affordability and diversity of community housing needs now and into the future.
- CHAIR, Councillor Scott Elliott
- Alternate CHAIR, Councillor Laurey-Anne Roodenburg
- Staff Lead, City of Quesnel, Director Development Services, Tanya Turner
- Cariboo Regional District Electoral Area B Director, Barb Bachmeier
- Cariboo Regional District, Manager Planning Services, Nigel Whitehead
- Lhtako Dene Nation, Representative
- Nazko First Nation Representative
- Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation Representative
- ?Esdilagh First Nation Representative
- Northern Health, Health Services Administrator Quesnel, Daryl Petsul
- Ministry of Children and Family Development, Will Valenciano
- Quesnel Shelter and Support Society, Executive Director, Tammy Janzen
- Dakelh & Community Housing Society, Executive Director, Luanne Ruotsalainen
- South Quesnel Business Association, Vice-President, Charlotte Kurta
- West Quesnel Business Association, Director, Susan MacNeill
- North Cariboo Seniors’ Council, President, Colleen Gauthier
- Seniors Advocacy Service, Coordinator, Susan MacNeill
- Quesnel Lions Club, President and Secretary, Brent and Sandy Oxenbury
- Community Construction Representative, Joe Hart
- Community Real Estate Representative, Emma Dyer
Bylaws
Bylaw 1956 - City of Quesnel Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1956, 2024 - Second Reading - Public Hearing set for February 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street.
BC HOUSING OPEN HOUSE
TUESDAY, February 20, 2024 - 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Council Chambers
Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games
...14 days to go!
Organized by the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games Society, the Games will be held February 22 – 25, 2024. Find out where you can watch, cheer on the athletes, and show your support with the purchase of Games gear.
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