Development Services
Council approved the following development permits subject to specified conditions:
DP2024-71 for the construction of a 4-storey hotel at 720 Rita Road.
DP2025-81 for the construction of a new 5-storey, 35-unit residential building on 319 North Fraser Drive in a Commercial and Floodplain Development Permit Area.
DP2025-82 a variance request for consideration for a cover-all storage shelter sited on shipping containers built without permits at 2153 Dragon Hill Road.
Annual Water Report & Manganese Removal and Water Treatment
Council directed staff to work towards meeting the conditions of the Quesnel Community Water System operating permit, which requires treatment for manganese levels higher than the federal guidelines by June 2030. Staff will seek funding sources to assist in treating city water with chlorination and UV disinfection, a method that will ensure no traces of chlorine remain in the drinking water after treatment.
The 2024 Annual Water Report can be viewed at the front desk of City Hall and on the City of Quesnel website.
2025 Business Improvement Area Levies
Council approved the following grants to the Business Improvement Areas for 2025 to be collected by Local Service property tax levies, provided all other conditions of the bylaws are met by the Business Associations prior to payment of the grants.
Quesnel Downtown Association $74,083
South Quesnel Business Association $80,000
West Quesnel Business Association $41,616
Dragon Mountain Communications Towers
Council approved a lobby effort directed at the Minister of Environment and Parks to expedite wildfire risk reduction inside Dragon Mountain Park.
Dragon Mountain is the hub of a communication tower network that serves the North Cariboo Region for cellular and emergency support services, as well as many other utilities and industry needs. With annual wildfires and evacuation orders in the Cariboo, protection of this critical infrastructure is of paramount concern to the City and surrounding residents to ensure safety and effective communication during an emergency event.
North Central Local Government Association Convention Bid
Council consensus was that a bid from the City to host an NCLGA convention should be submitted for 2028 to align with the City’s 100th anniversary and, potential benefit of additional suites with the completion of the Marriott Fairfield hotel.
Community Transit Partnership Agreements - Wells & Nazko
Council approved five-year Community Transit Partnership Agreements with both the Nazko First Nation and the District of Wells.
Cariboo Pulp & Paper Sewage Treatment
Council approved the Amending Effluent (sewage) Treatment Agreement between the City and Cariboo Pulp & Paper for one year. The agreement will have the City prepare a contingency plan and a long-term plan for sewage treatment, in the event that Cariboo Pulp & Paper is no longer able to provide this service.
Quesnel Regional Airport Lease
Council approved a five-year Lease with the Ministry of Forests for approximately 2.232 hectares of land at the Quesnel Regional Airport;
The BC Wildfire Service has expanded its operations, adding 15 new crew members, 4 of which are new officers to the region, resulting in an expansion to the Quesnel Base. This new lease more than doubles the size of the leased area at the airport to accommodate potential building expansion and additional parking.
The larger Quesnel Fire Centre will result in increased landings at the airport which will generate additional landing fees and fuel sales and a better, more community-based response to wildfires.
Strategic & Operations Plans
Council approved the new Strategic Plan guiding Council's priorities through the current term.
BCAAP Grant
Council directed staff to submit a grant application to the British Columbia Air Access Program for 100% grant funding for facility master plan at the Quesnel Regional Airport based an estimated eligible cost of $35,000.
Announcements
May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Council approved the Quesnel MS Self-Help Group's request to fly the MS flag on the LeBourdais Park community flagpole for the month of May.
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - Rotary Club of Quesnel is holding a ladies-only event "Dazzle in Disguise" at the Quesnel Seniors' Centre. Admission is $60, which includes dinner, entertainment, and entry for the grand prize of $1000 to Sparkling Hills Resort. Tickets are available at Paradise Spa.
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