Cariboo-Chilcotin Politics

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

BC State of Emergency (COVID-19) extended to November 10th, 2020

Courtesy of the Government of BC:

The Province of British Columbia has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act to support the Province's COVID-19 pandemic response.

The state of emergency is extended through the end of the day on Nov. 10, 2020, to allow staff to continue to take the necessary actions to keep British Columbians safe and manage immediate concerns and COVID-19 outbreaks.

A provincial declaration of a state of emergency allows the Province to implement provincial emergency measures and allows access to assets that may be necessary to prevent, respond to or alleviate the effects of an emergency. This is a temporary measure authorized by the Emergency Program Act.

The extension of the provincial state of emergency is based on recommendations from B.C.‘s health and emergency management officials. The original declaration was made on March 18, 2020, the day after Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, declared a public health emergency.

On July 10, the COVID-19 Related Measures Act came into force, enabling provisions created for citizens and businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to continue as needed should the provincial state of emergency end.

Quick Facts:

Declarations of provincial states of emergency may be issued by the minister responsible under the Emergency Program Act.
The provincial government can extend the period of a declaration made by the minister responsible for further periods of up to 14 days at a time.
During the 2017 wildfire season, the province was in a provincial state of emergency for 10 weeks from July 7 to Sept. 15.

Learn More:

For recommendations on protecting yourself and your community, including for employers, businesses and schools, visit:
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)

For more information and latest medical updates on COVID-19, follow the BC Centre for Disease Control on Twitter: @CDCofBC
Or visit the centre‘s website: http://www.bccdc.ca/

Oct 27th, 2020 BC #COVID-19 Numbers Update

Joint Statement from BC's Provincial Health Officer & Deputy BC Minister of Health (Stephen Brown):

“Today, we are reporting 217 new cases, including two epi-linked cases, for a total of 13,588 cases in British Columbia.

“There are 2,322 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 5,101 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases and 10,954 people who tested positive have recovered.

“Currently, 84 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, 27 of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.

“Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 4,476 cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 7,674 in the Fraser Health region, 250 in the Island Health region, 717 in the Interior Health region, 383 in the Northern Health region and 88 cases of people who reside outside of Canada.

“There have been no new COVID-19 related deaths, for a total of 259 deaths in British Columbia. We offer our condolences to everyone who has lost their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There have been two new health-care facility outbreaks at Felburn Care Centre and St. Michael’s Centre. In total, 21 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and two acute-care facilities have active outbreaks.

“There have been no new community outbreaks. There continue to be exposure events around the province. Public alerts and notifications are posted on the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) website, and on all health authorities’ websites.

“Always using our layers of protection reduces the potential for the virus to spread and is an important part of our COVID-19 response in B.C.

“In addition to washing our hands often and staying home when ill, our protective layers include limiting our time with people outside of our household, keeping our groups small, giving people the space to stay safe and if that is challenging, using a non-medical mask.

“A mask is especially helpful in public indoor spaces where you don’t know the people around you and the risks they may have.

“As a result, the expectation is that masks will be worn within public areas of health-care facilities, shopping malls, grocery stores, community centres and other public spaces – as you enter, exit and move around.

“Public indoor spaces are quite different from our schools, offices and businesses that have established learning groups and work cohorts, supported by comprehensive COVID-19 safety plans.

“Getting through our COVID-19 storm requires all of us to do our part without exception, so let’s support each other to do the right thing today.”

Learn More:

BCCDC's safer celebrations guidance: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/social-interactions/safer-celebrations

To learn more about the Oct. 5 modelling presentation, visit:
https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/COVID19_Going_Forward_Oct_2020.pdf

Guidance for Halloween during COVID-19: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/social-interactions/halloween

To find the provincial health officer's orders, visit:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-topics/covid-19-novel-coronavirus

To see a map of COVID-19 cases by local health area, visit:
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data

If you are experiencing symptoms, find a collection centre near you to get tested: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/testing

For mental health and anxiety support, visit: www.bouncebackbc.ca
Or: www.anxietycanada.com

For a listing of the community exposure events, visit:

BCCDC (flights, work sites, etc.): http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/public-exposures
Fraser Health: fraserhealth.ca/covid19exposure
Interior Health: https://news.interiorhealth.ca/news/public-exposures/
Island Health: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/covid-19/outbreaks-and-exposures
Northern Health: https://www.northernhealth.ca/health-topics/outbreaks-and-exposures
Vancouver Coastal: http://www.vch.ca/covid-19/public-exposures

For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and testing, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/
Or follow @CDCofBC on Twitter.

For non-health related information, including financial, child care and education supports, travel, transportation and essential service information, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/covid19
Or call 1 888 COVID19 (1 888 268-4319) between 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Pacific time), seven days a week.

For the latest videos and livestreaming of COVID-19 media availabilities, visit:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCGovNews
YouTube: www.youtube.com/ProvinceofBC

Smoke from pile burning may be visible from Nazko Highway

Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service:

The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development plans to burn up to 90 piles of woody debris at multiple sites within the perimeter of the 2017 Plateau wildfire, to help reduce wildfire risks in the area.

Smoke may be visible from the communities of Nazko and Baker Creek and from other points along Nazko Road (also known as the Nazko Highway) west of Quesnel.

Burning is expected to begin in late October 2020 and continue periodically until Feb. 28, 2021. It will occur only on days when site and weather conditions are favourable and will allow smoke to dissipate. These controlled burns will be conducted by ministry staff.

The piles of debris were created during the rehabilitation of fireguards that were constructed during the 2017 wildfire season. A fireguard is an area around the perimeter of a wildfire that is cleared of trees and other vegetation to help slow a fire’s spread.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions and air quality advisories, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, please call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

Follow the latest B.C. wildfire news:

on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo
on Facebook: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo

Monday, October 26, 2020

Oct 26th, 2020 BC #COVID-19 Numbers Update

Joint Statement from BC's Provincial Health Officer/Deputy BC Minister of Health (Dr. Bonnie Henry/Stephen Brown):

“Today, we are reporting on three 24-hour periods. From Oct. 23 to 24, we had 317 new cases. From Oct. 24 to 25, we had 293 new cases, and in the last 24 hours, we have had a further 207 new cases.

“This represents a total of 817 new cases, including 11 epi-linked cases, for a total of 13,371 cases in British Columbia.

“There are 2,325 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 5,077 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases, and 10,734 people who tested positive have recovered.

“Currently, 77 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, 26 of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation.

“Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 4,428 cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 7,529 in the Fraser Health region, 250 in the Island Health region, 693 in the Interior Health region, 383 in the Northern Health region and 88 cases of people who reside outside of Canada.

“There have been three new COVID-19 related deaths, for a total of 259 deaths in British Columbia. We offer our condolences to everyone who has lost their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There have been four new health-care facility outbreaks at Queen’s Park Care Centre, Amenida Seniors Community, Agassiz Seniors Community and Banfield Pavilion 4 West. The outbreaks at Chartwell Carrington House Retirement Residence, Thornebridge Gardens and Point Grey Hospital have been declared over. In total, 19 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and two acute-care facilities have active outbreaks.

“There has been one new community outbreak at the Surrey Pretrial Services Centre. The outbreak at the FedEx Office at the Kelowna International Airport has been declared over. There also continue to be exposure events around the province. Public alerts and notifications are posted on the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) website and on all health authorities’ websites.

“Getting through our COVID-19 storm requires all of us to do our part – no exceptions and no workarounds. Every time a friend, neighbour or family member tries to put aside the provincial orders and safety precautions, our risk goes up.

“We remind everyone of the order on social gatherings for no more than 50 people. The order requires that every location must have sufficient space to maintain safe physical distancing between everyone, which means the vast majority of homes cannot safely accommodate large numbers of people.

“Similar to what occurred in the summer with vacation homes and rentals, we have seen a notable increase in new cases and transmission of COVID-19 as a direct result of social gatherings in private homes.

“As a result, a new provincial health officer order will be put in place today limiting gatherings in private homes to no more than your immediate household, plus six others. This is a province-wide order that applies to all homes for all occasions.

“Enforcement will be stepped up to ensure people are following this new order, with the immediate focus on the Fraser Health region, where the increase in new cases is most notable.

“Just as religious leaders throughout the province have so strongly supported our provincial response, so we are calling on community leaders to do the same in order to help your communities do the right thing as we work to address this global pandemic.

“In addition to this new order and in light of the increased risks with respiratory season, the expectation is that people will wear masks in all indoor public spaces. As part of this, businesses are asked to review their COVID-19 safety plans with this in mind. If you are in a high-traffic area or among many people outside of your household while at work, a mask will help to protect you and those around you.

“Now is the time for all of us to work together – while staying apart – to slow the spread of COVID-19, and always keeping our groups small and using our layers of protection is the best way for us to do that.”

Learn More:

BCCDC's safer celebrations guidance: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/social-interactions/safer-celebrations

To learn more about the Oct. 5 modelling presentation, visit:
https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/COVID19_Going_Forward_Oct_2020.pdf

Guidance for Halloween during COVID-19: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/social-interactions/halloween

To see a map of COVID-19 cases by local health area, visit:
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data

If you are experiencing symptoms, find a collection centre near you to get tested: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/testing

For mental health and anxiety support, visit: www.bouncebackbc.ca
Or: www.anxietycanada.com

For a listing of the community exposure events, visit:

For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and testing, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/
Or follow @CDCofBC on Twitter.

An update on PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) can be viewed here

Highway 97 intersection at Juniper Road in #Quesnel being deactivated

Courtesy of the Government of BC:

Drivers are advised the intersection of Highway 97 at Juniper Road will be deactivated on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, to improve safety.

Analysis by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure determined the current configuration of the intersection, combined with the significant volumes of commercial traffic, contributes to a collision rate on Highway 97 that is higher than the provincial average.

Once deactivated, traffic on Highway 97 will no longer be able to exit the highway at this location and traffic on Juniper Road will no longer be able to access Highway 97. Instead, traffic will be redirected to the adjacent Highway 97 intersections at Quesnel-Hydraulic Road or Larch Avenue.

Juniper Road and the adjacent business accesses will not be impacted by this intersection deactivation.

Changeable message signs will also be placed on the roads advising people of the deactivation. Up-to-date highway travel information will be posted on @DriveBC on Twitter.

#Quesnel 2021 Budget Survey

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

The City of Quesnel is currently preparing its operating and capital budgets as well as its five-year Financial Plan.

We want to hear your priorities for the City of Quesnel 2021 budget! Budgets are a balancing act. The City must provide quality services and maintain aging infrastructure with limited tax dollars. Each year, the City develops a detailed budget to determine how tax dollars are to be spent and looks for input from its citizens on developing priorities.

Learn about the City budget process here: www.quesnel.ca/budget.

Paper copies of the survey are available at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street or www.quesnel.ca/budget.

The survey is open until Monday, November 30, 2020.

Ensure you read the introductory material provided in the survey so you can make informed choices.

TAKE THE SURVEY!

Full look -- BC 42nd General Election for Cariboo-North/Cariboo-Chilcotin

This past Saturday -- voters' in Cariboo-North and Cariboo-Chilcotin went to the polls to elect a new MLA/Member of the Legislative Assembly. With all polling stations reporting in -- the full preliminary results are as follows:

Cariboo-North: (elected in bold)

1) Coralee Oakes (BC Liberals - incumbent): 4,503 votes (or 49.41% of all votes cast)

2) Scott Elliot (BC NDP): 2,972 votes (or 32.61% of all votes cast)

3) Kyle Townsend (BC Conservatives): 1,052 votes (or 11.54% of all votes cast)

4) Douglas Gook (BC Greens): 586 votes (or 6.43% of all votes cast)

Total votes cast in Cariboo North: 9,113 and there were 2,051 mail in ballots issued for this provincial electoral district. Final count begins on Friday, November 6th and is expected to conclude by Monday, November 16th when the official writ of election is returned to BC's Chief Election Officer (unless the final count takes longer, due to many mail in ballots/absentee ballots having to be counted, etc).

Cariboo-Chilcotin: (elected in bold)

1) Lorne Doerkson (BC Liberals): 5,262 votes (or 52.18% of all votes cast)

2) Scott Andrews (BC NDP): 3,168 votes (or 31.42% of all votes cast)

3) David Laing (BC Greens): 1,035 votes (or 10.26% of all votes cast)

4) Katya Potekhina (Ind.): 392 votes (or 3.89% of all votes cast)

5) James Buckley (BC Libertian): 227 votes (or 2.25% of all votes cast)

Total votes cast in Cariboo-Chilcotin: 10,084 and there were 3,121 mail in ballots issued for this provincial electoral district. Final count begins on Friday, November 6th and is expected to conclude by Monday, November 16th when the official writ of election is returned to BC's Chief Election Officer (unless the final count takes longer, due to many mail in ballots/absentee ballots having to be counted, etc).

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Upcoming changes to the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex

Courtesy of the City of Williams Lake:

On October 22, 2020 members of Council, City and Cariboo Regional District staff, and representatives from the Complex’s main user groups met to clarify the COVID-19 guidelines concerning spectators and safety at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex.

The following are effective immediately:

• Spectators are permitted at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. A maximum capacity of 50 spectators will continue to be enforced for Rink #1, and a maximum capacity of 20 spectators will continue to be enforced for Rink #2.

• User group organizers will be collecting the first and last names and telephone number of every patron that attends an event.

• All facility users and patrons are required to follow the direction of group organizers and Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex staff. Failure to do so may require the user/patron to be removed from the facility and further follow up as needed.

• All facility users and patrons are required to follow appropriate physical distancing rules at all times.

The following policies are effective Monday, October 26th, 2020:

• A face mask will be required to be properly worn by all users and patrons throughout the entirety of the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex.

• Face masks may only be removed when a user enters a field of play or dressing room/change room. Fields of play include the ice rink, swimming pool, fitness centre and registered programs.

• Users and patrons are responsible for bringing their own face masks, as they will not be provided by the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex.

The continued health and safety of staff, users and patrons is a priority, and safety policies are reviewed on an ongoing basis to meet the requirements set out by the Provincial Health Officer and our provincial partners.

The City of Williams Lake’s Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee is in full support of mandatory face masks at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex.

General Voting Day/42nd BC General Election

Today, voters across the 87 British Columbia Provincial Electoral Districts are voting, on General Voting Day, for a MLA/Member of the Legislative Assembly. This after mail in ballots/absentee ballots having been distributed and returned to Elections BC and 7 days of Advance Voting.

You can locate your specific polling station here while Elections BC has General Voting Day tips for you, the voter, here

After voting closes at 8pm tonight -- preliminary results will be available on the Elections BC website here while final vote results are not expected until November 16th

My personal thanks to the candidates who put their names forward for consideration of election along with their support teams. All of them must be congratulated for participating in their own way in the thing we call our provincial democracy....

Looking forward to hearing the results after 8pm tonight!

Friday, October 23, 2020

Local Gov't Mtgs - Wk of Oct 26-30

The following local governments of the Cariboo-Chilcotin are having meetings next week, as follows:

Quesnel - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, Oct 27th at 6pm in Quesnel Council Chambers (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St). On the Agenda:

* Presentation -- Royal Canadian Legion Branch #94 (Quesnel) - Poppy Campaign

* Delegation -- Quesnel Investment Corporation - Business Model of Mill and Transfer of Tenure (Formerly C & C Wood Products)

* Report out on In-Camera Resolution -- New Childcare Facility Location

* Committee Reports

* Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program Grant Applications

* New Public Works Facility Loan

* Childcare BC New Spaces Fund Grant Application

* Comprehensive Fees Bylaw Amendment

* Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant Applications

* Quesnel Tillicum Society - Request for Letter of Support

View the full Agenda here

Williams Lake - Committee of the Whole session on Tuesday, 27th at 6pm in WL Council Chambers (450 Mart St). On the Agenda:

* Delegation -- Tyrel Skinner, Westridge Community re Presentation and Petition for Speed Control in Westridge Drive Area

* 2021 Grants-in-Aid Awards

* Zoning Bylaw Update

View the full Agenda here

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) -- Regular Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Oct 27th at 6:30pm. On the Agenda:

* Reports by Committees, Superintendent, Secretary-Treasurer

View the full Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District -- Meetings noted below are in the Cariboo Regional District's Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake).

Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus -- Regular Meeting on Oct 28th at 3pm. On the Agenda:

* Delegations (2) -- Social Planning Council to provide an update & Reps from Dawson Road Maintenance to provide an update

* Referred Item from Central Cariboo Joint Committee - Proposed Contribution Agreement with Daybreak Rotary to Deliver the Stampede Parade

* Central Cariboo Visitors Information Centres Contribution Agreement Renewal

https://pub-crd.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=33dd28d7-5ad7-4a86-80aa-8d4852239667&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=14

View the full Agenda here

Central Cariboo Joint Committee - Regular Meeting on Wednesday, Oct 28th at 5:30pm. On the Agenda:

* Reports from Central Cariboo Arts/Culture Society -- Performances in the Park 2020 Final Report' and 2020 Third Quarter Report'

* Central Cariboo Arts and Culture 2021 Business and Financial Plans

* Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services 2021 Business, Financial and Capital Plans

* City Parks with Potential for Cost-Sharing of Maintenance Costs with CRD (referred by Council)

* Discussion Item from Cariboo RD Area E Director A. Delainey - Longevity of Community Events & Volunteerism

* Discussion Item from Williams Lake City Council - Ice Arena Spectators & Face Mask Policy

* Proposed 2021 Central Cariboo Joint Committee Meeting Schedule

* Action Page for October 28, 2020

View the full Agenda here

Oct 23rd, 2020 BC #COVID-19 Numbers Update

Joint Statement from BC's Provincial Health Officer/Deputy BC Minister of Health (Dr. Bonnie Henry/Stephen Brown):

“Today, we are reporting 223 new cases, including five epi-linked cases, for a total of 12,554 cases in British Columbia.

“There are 2,009 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 4,637 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases, and 10,247 people who tested positive have recovered.

“Currently, 75 individuals are hospitalized with COVID-19, 24 of whom are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation.

“Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 4,319 cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, 6,864 in the Fraser Health region, 250 in the Island Health region, 662 in the Interior Health region, 371 in the Northern Health region and 88 cases of people who reside outside of Canada.

“There have been no new COVID-19 related deaths, for a total of 256 deaths in British Columbia. We offer our condolences to everyone who has lost their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There have been two new health-care facility outbreaks at Laurel Place and Fair Haven Homes Burnaby Lodge. The outbreaks at PICS Assisted Living, Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, Chartwell Carrington House Retirement Residence and Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Residence have been declared over. In total, 16 long-term care or assisted-living facilities and two acute-care facilities have active outbreaks.

“There have been two new community outbreaks at Coast Spas Manufacturing and Pace Processing. There also continue to be exposure events around the province. Public alerts and notifications are posted on the BC Centre for Disease Control's (BCCDC) website and on all health authorities' websites.

“In recent days, we have seen a number of new outbreaks of COVID-19 in the community and in long-term care facilities. Contact-tracing teams throughout our province are working around the clock to stop further spread, but it requires all of us to do our part to be successful in these efforts.

“This is our opportunity and the time to take a step back from our social interactions and keep our groups small this weekend. In doing this, we show our appreciation and support for the important work of contact tracers.

“It is also the time to show kindness to those around us. None of us know the stories and experiences of those around us, so let’s make this weekend one of compassion and care for everyone.”

Learn More:

BCCDC's safer celebrations guidance: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/social-interactions/safer-celebrations

To learn more about the Oct. 5 modelling presentation, visit:
https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/COVID19_Going_Forward_Oct_2020.pdf

Guidance for Halloween during COVID-19: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/social-interactions/halloween

To see a map of COVID-19 cases by local health area, visit:
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data

If you are experiencing symptoms, find a collection centre near you to get tested: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/testing

For mental health and anxiety support, visit: www.bouncebackbc.ca
Or: www.anxietycanada.com

For a listing of the community exposure events, visit:

For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and testing, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/
Or follow @CDCofBC on Twitter.

CCRHD Board Highlights - Oct 23rd mtg

Present: Chair B. Simpson/Vice-Chair A. Richmond; Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, Delainey, LeBourdais, Wagner, Glassford, Mernett, Macdonald, Fourchalk, Cobb, Campsall and Watson

Meeting Agenda adopted

Minutes of the CCRHD Board Meeting held Oct 2nd, 2020

Business:

1) The Hospital Consent Calendar was adopted

At 9:36am -- the Board resolved to proceed to a Closed Session pursuant to Section 90(1k - negotiations) of the Community Charter

At 10:22am -- the Board resumed its' public meeting and adjourned

#CaribooRD Board Highlights - Oct 23rd mtg

Present: Chair M. Wagner/Vice-Chair J. Massier; Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Forseth, Delainey, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Mernett, Macdonald (entered mtg at 10:30am), Fourchalk, Simpson, Cobb and Campsall

Meeting Agenda adopted

Minutes of the Cariboo Regional District Board held on October 2nd, 2020 were received/adopted

Memorandum of Business - Delegations was received by the Board

Business:

Development Services:

1) The Board gave 3rd Reading, as amended, to Central Cariboo Area Rural Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 5256, 2020 (Area F/5082 South Likely Road)

2) The Board gave 3rd Reading to South Cariboo Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5286, 2020 (Area L/5646 Horse Lake Road)

3) The Board gave 1st, 2nd, 3rd Readings/Adoption to Williams Lake Fringe Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5289, 2020 to correct some typos in previous amendment bylaws to the Williams Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw (Areas D, E,F)

4) The Board adopted the following Land Use Bylaws:

a) South Cariboo Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5210, 2020 (Area G/4813 Eagle Avenue)

b) Quesnel Fringe Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5269, 2020 & Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5270, 2020 (Area A/2192 Maple Drive)

5) The Board approved 2 Development Variance Permits (DVP), as follows:

a) DVP #30-2020 -- 1423 Soda Creek Townsite Road (Area D)

CONTRARY TO THE MOTION: Director Bachmeier (Area B)

b) DVP #33-2020 -- 581 Kemp Road (Area D)

6) At the request of Area A Director Mary Sjostrom -- the Board agreed to recommend an ALC Soil/Fill use application to the Provincial Agriculture Land Commission (Area A/Highway 97 North, Marguerite area, just north of the old Marguerite Ferry Landing)

7) The Board received a request from Area 'D' Director S. Forseth in regards to increase the maximum number of appointments to an Electoral Area Advisory Planning Commission (APC) from the current 10 to 14 and Staff were directed to bring forward an amendment to the Cariboo Regional District APC Bylaw to increase the maximum number of APC Appointees from 10 to 14...

Meeting recessed at 11:00am

Meeting resumed at 11:05am

Delegations:

1) Julie Steciw, Wildlife Biologist, Natural Resource Operations, Cariboo Natural Resource Region, joined the meeting via teleconference to provide an update on species at risk and future protection orders.

A Question/Answer period ensued

The Chair, on behalf of the Board, thanked Ms. Steciw for her time/information

2) Stephanie Masun, Community Liaison Program Coordinator (in person), and Wylie Bystedt, Recovery Manager, Flood 2020, via teleconference appeared before the Board to provide an update

A Question/Answer period ensued

The Chair, on behalf of the Board, thanked the delegation for their time/information

Meeting recessed at 12:35pm

Meeting resumed at 1:10pm

Business, cont:

Community Services:

1) The Board received a request from the 100 Mile House Community Club to install insulation in the roof and, if possible, complete any other related, minor services at the 100 Mile House Community Hall and authorized up to $23,000 for the project from the 2020 Community Hall Improvements envelope of the Community Works Fund and approved same

2) The Board authorized 2 NDIT Applications, as follows:

a) Business Façade Improvement Program 2021

b) Bouchie Lake Outdoor Arena Upgrades 2021 - Board referred this application back to North Cariboo Joint Committee

3) The Board authorized partnership applications being submitted for $500,000 with Mount Timothy Resort to upgrade the facility to operate under COVID-19 health regulations and construct a campground and outdoor gathering spaces, and for $100,000 with Troll Mountain Resort to upgrade the facility to operate under COVID-19 health regulations and construct a yurt and outdoor picnic tables and an application be submitted for $300,000 to correct runway terrain at the Anahim Lake Airport and the Board refer the application

Resolved -- That the Board refer the compressor and header trench replacement at the Quesnel Twin Arenas’ Arena Two back to North Cariboo Joint Committee for further consideration...

Finance:

1) The Board received/ratified the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of September 2020, in the total amount of $2,097,484.32

Administration:

1) The Board approved its' 2021 Meeting Schedule

2) The Board endorsed the CAO Evaluation Form, as amended -- as per a previous Policy Committee recommendation

3) The Board received the Consent Calendar as of October 23rd, 2020

Corporate Bylaws:

1) Upon receiving public assent, the Board adopted several Loan Authorization Bylaws for various Regional District Fire Departments', as follows:

a) Interlakes Area Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5271, 2020

b) Ten Mile Lake Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5273, 2020

c) West Fraser Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5274, 2020

d) Wildwood Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5275, 2020

e) Forest Grove Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5276, 2020

f) Deka Lake Fire Protection Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5277, 2020

2) The Board adopted Lexington Water Service Boundary Expansion Bylaw No. 5287, 2020

The Board received the Chair's report covering her activities up to October 21st, 2020

At 2:34pm -- the Board resolved into a Closed Board Session (In-Camera) as per Sections 90(1a+c - appointment and labour) of the Community Charter

At 3:27pm - the Board resumed its' Open Session

Directors' reported out on their recent activities in their Electoral Area or Municipality

The Board adjourned at 3:37pm