Presentation - Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program
Council thanked the 2023/2024 Outgoing Ambassadors Jamie-Lynn Fedoruk and Avery Cassidy and welcomed the 2024/2025 Incoming Ambassadors Lacey Anderson and Jayla Wheeler.
Delegation - District Heating
TorchLight Bioresources was asked to Identify a low-carbon, very low-cost heat source of sufficient capacity to heat downtown Quesnel.
Managing Director Jamie Stephen, PhD, advised Council that a Community-wide district heating system is feasible and can be economically competitive in Quesnel, recommending continued efforts with a focus on a new turbine at Cariboo Pulp & Paper and a downtown-wide heat network.
Delegation - Decriminalization Coordinator & Clean Team Program
Coordinator Andreychuk provided Council an overview of program activities. The wages are funded through a contract with Northern Health, which have been confirmed through January 2026. In addition to providing outreach services and working closely with people who use drugs, the Coordinator is responsible for the Clean Team Program. This program provides daily clean-up in the city's high-traffic areas – schools, parks, and commercial areas.
Council approved continued partnership with Northern Health to support the Decriminalization Coordinator and the clean team until January 31, 2026, dedicating $87,600 for the operation of the clean team.
RCMP Detachment Expansion
Council directed Staff to begin working with the RCMP to secure a commitment for pro-rata funding toward an expansion and upgrade of the existing Quesnel RCMP Detachment building. Space deficiencies are currently affecting the detachment's operational needs.
Additional reports and information will be provided by staff at various stages of the project as needed with the expectation that as the project proceeds there will be a need for additional design development, updated cost estimates, consideration of funding options, discussion of communication plans related to a potential referendum and other matters.
2025 UBCM Community Resilience Investment - FireSmart
Council supports an application to the Union of BC Municipalities for the 2025 Community Resiliency Investment program for FireSmart education and outreach, home assessment and rebate program, developing a Community Wildfire Resilience Plan, and instituting a program to assist vulnerable private land owners with FireSmart activities.
2024/2034 Community Works Fund
Council approved entering into the 2024/2034 Community Works Fund Agreement with the Union of BC Municipalities, renewing the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for 10 years resulting in over $3.5 billion in federal funding to BC for local infrastructure investments.
The Community Works Fund (CWF) is a long- standing program of the CCBF which provides each local government in BC with an annual base amount and per-capital allocation. The City has been receiving funds from this program since 2005.
CWF has, in part, funded city building improvements, bike trails, new playgrounds, road paving, the landfill berm and many more city capital projects.
Disc Golf at the Fuel Management Trails
Council approved entering into a five-year License of Occupation with the Quesnel Disc Golf Club for non-exclusive use of the Fuel Management Trails Property (property adjacent to airport) for the purpose of developing an 18-hole disc golf course.
Mayoral Administrative Continuity
In the rare event that the Mayor and two Acting Mayors are unavailable, Council approved the Mayor appointing an interim Acting Mayor to ensure continuity of city business. This is simply a safety measure during times when vacations align with seasonal natural disasters, such as freshet and wildfire season, when timeliness is imperative.
Petition - Crosswalk & crossing lights on North Fraser Drive
The City received a petition to install a crosswalk and crossing lights on North Fraser Drive at the bus stop. Residents noted it is dangerous for pedestrians to cross the road with the blind corner.
Council referred the request to the 2025 capital budget process for review and consideration. The budget process begins in the fall of 2024.
Supporting the North Cariboo Metis Association
Council provided a resolution of support for the Association's application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust Cultural Infrastructure Program to hire an Economic Development Officer and fund programming.
Bylaws
- Bylaw 1966 - City of Quesnel Appointment of Officers and Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw No. 1966 of 2024 - Final Adoption
Bylaw 1967 - City of Quesnel 2024-2027 Permissive Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw 1967, 2024 - First three readings
Amendment: 100% exemption to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #94 for the foreshore at Legion Beach, where the accessible dock is located.
Announcements
The 50th Annual Tillicum Society and 1st Annual Lhtako Dene PowWow has been postponed to August 30 - September 2, due to the wildfire activity in our area.
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