ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS STANDING COMMITTEE
AGENDA

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00 P.m. - 4:00 P.m.

Board Room

155 George Street

Prince George, BC

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1.

Call to Order

We respectfully acknowledge the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T'enneh, on whose land we live, work and play.

2.

Election of Committee Chair

3.

Adoption of Agenda 

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Environment and Parks Standing Committee agenda for February 19, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

4.

Adoption of Minutes

4.1

October 17, 2024 Environment and Parks Standing Committee Meeting Minutes

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the Environment and Parks Standing Committee meeting held on October 17, 2024 be adopted as circulated.

5.

Chairperson's Report

6.

Reports

6.1

Recycle BC Offer Update

Purpose: For Information
Attachments:
1. Letter dated February 12, 2025 - Recycle BC Depot Onboarding Letter
2. Letter dated November 14, 2024 to Recycle BC regarding Consideration of Principal Depot Locations in 2025
Previous Reports:
1. Item No. 5.1, August 2024
2. Item No. 5.1, April 2024
3. Item No. 6.3, February 2024

• Recommendation:

  THAT the report dated February 12, 2025 regarding “Recycle BC Offer Update” be received for information.

6.2

Contract ES-25-02 – Scrap Metal Recycling Services

Purpose: Consider Award of Contract
Attachments: Backgrounder
Previous Reports: Item No. 12.3, January 2025

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 7, 2025, regarding “Contract ES-25-02 - Scrap Metal Recycling Services” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Committee recommend to the Board that Contract ES-25-02 - Scrap Metal Recycling Services be awarded to Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd. for the period of April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028.

6.3

Contract ES-25-03 – Caretaker Services – Chief Lake Regional Transfer Station

Purpose: Consider Award of Contract
Attachments: Backgrounder
Previous Reports: Item No. 12.2, January 2025

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 3, 2025 regarding “Contract ES-25-03 – Caretaker Services – Chief Lake Regional Transfer Station” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Committee recommend to the Board that Contract ES-25-03 – Caretaker Services – Chief Lake Regional Transfer Station be awarded to Shelton Rafferty, Owner, R and M Maintenance Services, for the total amount of $6,000 per month (excluding taxes) from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028.

6.4

Earthworks Services in Support of Cell Two Development at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill

Purpose: Consider Competitive Bid Process
Attachments: None
Previous Reports: Item No. 6.1, December 2024

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 3, 2025, regarding regarding “Earthworks Services in Support of Cell Two Development at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Committee recommend to the Board that a competitive bid process be entered into for earthworks services in support of Cell Two Development at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill.

6.5

Solid Waste Asset Management Planning Consulting Services

Purpose: Consider Competitive Bid Process
Attachments: Backgrounder
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 7, 2025, regarding “Solid Waste Asset Management Planning Consulting Services” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Committee recommend to the Board that a competitive bid process be entered into for the purpose of engaging consulting services for solid waste asset management planning.

7.

Correspondence

8.

New Business

9.

Adjournment