Meeting called to order - 5:30pm
The Mayor recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dene Nation
Meeting Agenda adopted
Minutes of the previous meeting of Council held April 23rd, 2024 were adopted
Delegations/Presentations: None
Business:
1) Administration Report #49B/24 - Bylaw 1959 - City of Quesnel Hotel Tax Revitalization Bylaw 1959, 2024 - First & Second Readings
A report from the Mgr. of Economic Development/Tourism was presented to Council
Discussion ensued thereon
Resolved -- Council gave 1st and 2nd Readings concurrently to City of Quesnel Hotel Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1959, 2024
Councillor Goulet declared a conflict on the next item as he serves on the SD28 Board of Education and left Council Chambers at 5:33pm
2) Administration Report #64/24 - Zoning Amendment: Carson Elementary School
A report from the Director of Development Services' was presented to Council
Discussion ensued thereon
Resolved:
That Council provide first and second readings concurrently to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1963 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1964 and that
Council has considered consultation as per section 475 of the Local Government Act and directs staff that no additional consultation is required and Council sets the Public Hearing for Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm
Councillor Goulet returned to Council Chambers at 5:39pm
3) Request for a letter of support for the United Way Critical Food Infrastructure Grant
Deputy Clerk presented the item to Council
Discussion ensued thereon
Resolved -- That the requested letter of support be approved
4) Council adopted the following Bylaws:
* City of Quesnel Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1960, 2024 (2023-2027)
* City of Quesnel 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1961, 2024
5) Administration Report #63/24 - Possible Censure/Sanctions for Mayor Paull, as per Quesnel Council Resolution #24-10-110
A report from the City Manager was presented to Council by the Acting City Manager/Director of Corporate and Financial Services
Discussion ensued thereon...
Before discussion on the Motion of Censure -- Mayor Paull vacated the Chair at 6:18pm and left Council Chambers. Acting Mayor Mitch Vik assumed the Chair at this time
Resolved:
A) Motion of Censure
WHEREAS the Oath of Office which was solemnly affirmed by Mayor Ron Paull requires him to perform the duties of Mayor respectfully, faithfully and with integrity;
AND WHEREAS the Code of Conduct and Ethics requires all Members of Council to conduct themselves with integrity, in a fair, honest, respectful and open manner;
AND WHEREAS every council member has the responsibility to consider the well-being and interests of the municipality and its community as per the Community Charter;
AND WHEREAS Mayor Paull has damaged the relationship between the City and the Lhtako Dene Nation and surrounding Indigenous communities;
NOW THEREFORE Council censures Mayor Ron Paull for his actions which are disrespectful to the history of residential schools, they are contrary to the City’s goal of mutual respect, recognition and reconciliation, and have harmed the City’s relations with Indigenous bodies
B) Sanctions
THAT Council apply sanctions against Mayor Paull, as follows:
Remove access to Mayor travel budget (UBCM, NCLGA, others)
Remove access of Mayor Paull to City's lobbying travel budget
Removal of the Mayor from Organizations that require Council approval, including:
* Cariboo Regional District representation
* Northern Development Initiative Trust
Removal of the Mayor from City Committees (except Standing Committees)
Removal of the Mayor from Indigenous Relations
AND THAT the Mayor be required to issue a sincere apology regarding his recent conduct ..
AND FINALLY THAT these sanctions be reviewed in 90 days
6) Public Question Period
3 members of the public addressed Council
Council adjourned at 6:57pm
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