Quesnel Council Highlights - March 5th mtg

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

Presentation - RCMP Auxiliary

The RCMP Auxiliary program was discontinued in 2023. S/Sgt. Richard Weseen and Cpl. Steve Pelletier made a presentation to former Auxiliary members who helped to protect the community and front line RCMP members with their dedicated long service:

• Frank Gonzalez, served for 29 years 
• Michael Perkins served for 17 years 
• Mark Heinzelman was unable to attend but S/Sgt. Weseen acknowledged his 34 years of service.

Delegation - BC Transit

BC Transit provided Council an overview of BC Transit system updates:

• The new electronic fare collection system (UMO), which will introduce new and more convenient ways for passengers to pay for fares;
• Fare policy changes: Universal refund and expiration policy, Cash Balance policy and 30-day pass policy;
• Next Ride allows customers to see real-time bus location and anticipated arrival times; and
• 2025 fare review.

Repatriation of Local Artist's Sculpture

Council approved allocation of up to $5000.00 from the Council Initiatives for Mayor Paull's travel to Camosun College in Victoria to transport Bert DeVink’s moose sculpture to Quesnel.

Volunteer Recognition

Council approved allocating up to $7,500 from Council Initiatives to install a Volunteer sign on Quesnel Firehall No.1.

BC Transit Changes

Following the BC Transit delegation, Council approved a change in the structure of the Transit Monthly Pass as part of the implementation of the Umo Electronic Fare Collection System in which the pass is converted from a fixed-date pass to a rolling 30-day pass

2024 Operating Budget

Following public engagement and several budget reviews by the Financial Sustainability & Audit Committee and Council, Council approved the 2024 Operating Budget, and staff will continue building the Five Year Financial Plan based on this budget.

Bylaws

• Bylaw 1955 - City of Quesnel West Quesnel Business Improvement Area Bylaw 1955, 2024 - Petition results and third reading
• Bylaw 1954 - City of Quesnel Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1954, 2024 (118 Juniper Road) - Final adoption.
• Bylaw 1956 - City of Quesnel Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1956, 2024 (530 Carson Avenue) - Final adoption.