REGIONAL BOARD
ADDITIONAL ITEMS AGENDA

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:30 P.m. - 2:30 P.m.

Board Room

155 George Street

Prince George, BC

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1.

Reconvene - Open Session 

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

2.

Adoption of Agenda

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Regional Board agenda for February 20, 2025 be amended as follows:

  • Item No. 7.1 – Application for Non-Farm Use in the ALR-102683 – Replacement Backgrounder, Agriculture Land Commission (ALC) Application No. 102683 Attachments and new correspondence item;
  • New Item No. 10.2 - Local Watershed Governance and Climate Resilient Ecosystems;
  • New Item No. 11.3.2 – Columbia Basin Trust – Village of Valemount Resident Directed Grant Application;
  • New Item No. 11.3.3 - 9-1-1 Emergency Response – Centralized Call-Answer Contract Services;
  • Item 12.2 - 155 George Street HVAC Assessment and Sustainable Replacement Options Analysis Update & Presentation be considered immediately following agenda item 4.1;

  And that the agenda be adopted as amended.

3.

Consent Agenda

3.1

Building Permit Statistics for January 2025

Purpose: For Information
Attachments:
1. Prince George Rural Building Statistics for January 2025
2. McBride Building Statistics for January 2025
Previous Reports: None

3.2

2025 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Membership

Purpose: For Information
Attachments: Email Received January 27, 2025 regarding FCM Membership

3.3

9-1-1 Call Answer and Fire/Rescue Statistics for January 2025

Purpose: For Information
Attachments: None
Previous Reports: None

4.

Adoption of Minutes

4.1

January 23, 2025 Regional Board Meeting Minutes

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the Regional Board meeting held on January 23, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

5.

Public Hearings/Public Considerations

5.1

No scheduled Public Hearings/Public Considerations

6.

Development Services

6.1

Proposed Subdivision Frontage Waiver – Old Tete Jaune Road

Purpose: Consider Request
Location: Old Tete Jaune Road – Electoral Area H
Attachments:
1. Backgrounder
2. Proposed Subdivision Layout Sketch and email dated January 15, 2025 from L. Warner,
Mary MacGregor Law Corporation
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 6, 2025 regarding “Proposed Subdivision Frontage Waiver – Old Tete Jaune Road” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT a waiver to the 10% frontage requirement of Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2014 be approved for subdivision of The East ½ of District Lot 473, Cariboo District, Except Plan A72 and Parcel A (M26239).

6.2

Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 289

Purpose: Consider Application
Location: 2335 Highway 5 South- Electoral Area H
Owner: 754224 Alberta Ltd. Inc. No. 754224 ALBER
Agent: George Cook
Attachments:
1. Backgrounder
2. Applicant Submission received on October 8, 2024
3. Wetland Assessment Report dated May 17, 2021
4. Summary of Public Consultation Meeting held January 28, 2025
5. Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 289
Previous Reports: Item No. 7.3, November 2021

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 3, 2025 regarding “Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 289” be received for information.

   

  Declaration by the Public Consultation Chair as to the accuracy and fairness of the summary of the Public Consultation Meeting held on January 28, 2025, regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 289.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the summary of the Public Consultation held on January 28, 2025 regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 289 be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT Temporary Use Permit No. 289 be issued to 754224 Alberta Ltd., Inc. No. 754224 Alber to allow Campground use on Block A District Lots 7127 and 7128 Cariboo District for a three-year period.

6.3

Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 290

Purpose: Consider Application
Location: Highway 5 N - Electoral Area H
Owner: Valemount Sand and Gravel Ltd.
Attachments:
1. Backgrounder
2. Summary of Public Consultation Meeting held January 28, 2025
3. Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 290
Previous Reports: Item 6.2, April 2022

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 6, 2025 regarding the proposed “Temporary Use Permit No. 290” be received for information.

   

  Declaration by the Public Consultation Chair as to the accuracy and fairness of the summary of the Public Consultation Meeting held on January 28, 2025, regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 290.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the summary of the Public Consultation held on January 28, 2025 regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 290 be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT Temporary Use Permit No. 290 be issued to Valemount Sand and Gravel Ltd. to allow Preliminary Resource Processing use on Part of Lot 1, District Lots 480, 5682, Cariboo District, Plan 8448, Except Plan 17811, Plan 25095 and Part of District Lots 480 and 5682, Cariboo District for a three-year period.

7.

Development Services - Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Applications

7.1

Application for Non-Farm Use in the ALR-102683

Purpose: Consider Application
Location: 720 and 840 Whiskeyfill Road – Electoral Area H
Owner: Lee-Anne Anthony
Attachments:
1. Backgrounder
2. Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Application No. 102683
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 6, 2025 regarding “Application for Non-Farm Use in the ALR - 102683” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT Application 102683 for Non-Farm Use in the Agricultural Land Reserve on The Fractional South West 1/4 of District Lot 7357 Cariboo District Lying East of Plan CG132 be authorized to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission.

8.

Public Appearances - None

9.

Chairperson's Report

10.

Directors' Reports

10.1

Proposed Resolution for Submission to the North Central Local Government Association

Purpose: To consider Draft Resolution for Submission
Attachments: Proposed Resolution and Background - Sustainable Funding for Small Water Systems
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 7, 2025 regarding “Proposed Resolution for Submission to the North Central Local Government Association” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Board approves the resolution titled “Sustainable Funding for Small Water Systems”, as attached to the report dated February 7, 2025 to be submitted to the North Central Local Government Association for consideration at the 2025 Convention and Annual General Meeting and subsequently the 2025 Union of BC Municipalities Convention.

10.2

Proposed Resolutions for Submission to the North Central Local Government Association

Purpose: To consider Draft Resolutions for Submission
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution and Background – Local Watershed Governance Organizations
2. Proposed Resolution and Background – Biodiverse Climate Resilient Ecosystems
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 19, 2025 regarding “Proposed Resolutions for Submission to the North Central Local Government Association” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Board approves the resolution titled “Local Watershed Governance Organizations”, as attached to the report dated February 19, 2025 to be submitted to the North Central Local Government Association for consideration at the 2025 Convention and Annual General Meeting and subsequently the 2025 Union of BC Municipalities Convention.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the Board approves the resolution titled “Biodiverse Climate Resilient Ecosystems”, as attached to the report dated February 19, 2025 to be submitted to the North Central Local Government Association for consideration at the 2025 Convention and Annual General Meeting and subsequently the 2025 Union of BC Municipalities Convention.

11.

Administration

11.1

Corporate Services

11.1.1

Regional District Representation on the Prince George Public Library Board

Purpose: Consider entering into Agreement and Appointment of a Representative
Attachments: Proposed Cooperation Agreement between the RDFFG and the Prince George Public Library
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated January 29, 2025 regarding “Regional District Representation on the Prince George Public Library Board” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Board authorizes Administration to enter into a cooperation agreement with the Board of Trustees of the Prince George Public Library, substantially in the form of the agreement attached to the report dated January 29, 2025.

11.2

Financial Services

11.3

Public Safety

11.3.1

Salmon Valley Volunteer Fire Department Outbuilding Construction

Purpose: Consider BC Building Code Post Disaster Designation Exemption
Attachments: Province of BC Information Bulletin dated April 2, 2024 regarding 2024 Editions of the BC Building, Plumbing, and Fire Codes
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 5, 2025 regarding “Salmon Valley Volunteer Fire Department Outbuilding Construction” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Board approves the exemption of the Salmon Valley Volunteer Fire Department outbuilding from the post disaster designation as outlined in the British Columbia Building Code.

11.3.2

Columbia Basin Trust – Village of Valemount Resident Directed Grant Application

Purpose: Consider Supporting Grant Application
Attachments: None
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 14, 2025 regarding “Columbia Basin Trust – Village of Valemount Resident Directed Grant Application” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Regional Board supports the application submitted by the Regional District to the Village of Valemount Resident Directed Grants Program through Columbia Basin Trust for grant funding to support the Valemount & District Fire Protection Service in acquiring wildland firefighting equipment.

11.3.3

9-1-1 Emergency Response – Centralized Call-Answer Contract Services

Purpose: Consider New One-Year Contract with E-Comm
Attachments:
Draft 9-1-1 Call Answer Centre Service Contract (One-Year) between the RDFFG and E-Comm Emergency Communications for BC Incorporated
Previous Reports:
None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 14, 2025 regarding “9-1-1 Emergency Response – Centralized Call-Answer Contract Services” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Regional Board approves entering into a one-year contract with Emergency Communications for British Columbia (E-Comm) for the provision of 9-1-1 Call-Answer services for a term of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 substantially in the same form as attached to the report dated February 14, 2025.

11.4

Arts, Culture & Heritage

12.

Environment and Parks

12.1

Report from the Chair of the Environment and Parks Standing Committee

Purpose: Consider Standing Committee Recommendations
Attachments: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 7, 2025 from the Chair of the Environment and Parks Standing Committee be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Board consider the recommendations from Environment and Parks Standing Committee from their meeting held February 19, 2025, as set out in the report.

12.2

155 George Street HVAC Assessment and Sustainable Replacement Options Analysis Update

(Representatives(s) from McCuaig & Associates Engineering Ltd., will be in remote attendance to make a presentation regarding the HVAC Assessment & Sustainable Replacement Options).

Purpose: For information and approval of recommendation
Attachments: HVAC Assessment & Sustainable Replacement Options - Mechanical Assessment for 155 George Street Report Dated February 3, 2025
Previous Reports: 
1. Item No. 12.3, March 2024 
2. Item No. 12.2, August 2023

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 3, 2025 regarding “155 George Street HVAC Assessment and Sustainable Replacement Options Analysis Update”, be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Board approves Administration to move forward and negotiate a draft term sheet and determine a Class B cost estimate to connect to the City of Prince George’s District Energy System (DES).

13.

Community Services

13.1

Summit Lake Community Association – Request for Parking Service for Summit Lake

Purpose: Consider Initiation of Service Feasibility Study
Attachments: Email dated November 8, 2024 from Mike Millard, President, Summit Lake Community Association
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 10, 2025 regarding “ Summit Lake Community Association – Request for Parking Services for Summit Lake” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Board authorizes Administration to prepare a report on developing a feasibility study on establishing a parking service for the Summit Lake community.

14.

Community Grants-in-Aid

14.1

Grants: Electoral Area A (Salmon River-Lakes)

Purpose: Grant Approval
Attachments:
1. Grant Schedule
2. Grant Applications
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 6, 2025, Grant Schedule and associated grant application forms for Electoral Area A be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Grants for Electoral Area A, as listed in the February Grant Schedule, as attached to the report dated February 6, 2025 be approved.

14.2

Grants: Electoral Area C (Chilako River-Nechako)

Purpose: Grant Approval
Attachments:
1. Grant Schedule
2. Grant Application
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 6, 2025, Grant Schedule and associated grant application form for Electoral Area C be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Grant for Electoral Area C, as listed in the February Grant Schedule, attached to the report dated February 6, 2025 be approved.

14.3

Grants: Electoral Area D (Tabor Lake-Stone Creek)

Purpose: Grant Approval
Attachments:
1. Grant Schedule
2. Grant Applications
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 6, 2025, Grant Schedule and associated grant application forms for Electoral Area D be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Grants for Electoral Area D, as listed in the February Grant Schedule, as attached to the report dated February 6, 2025 be approved.

14.4

Grants: Electoral Area E (Woodpecker-Hixon)

Purpose: Grant Approval
Attachments:
1. Grant Schedule
2. Grant Applications
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 6, 2025, Grant Schedule and associated grant application forms for Electoral Area E be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Grants for Electoral Area E, as listed in the February Grant Schedule, as attached to the report dated February 6, 2025 be approved.

14.5

Grants: Electoral Area F (Willow River-Upper Fraser Valley)

Purpose: Grant Approval
Attachments:
1. Grant Schedule
2. Grant Applications
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 6, 2025, Grant Schedule and associated grant application forms for Electoral Area F be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Grants for Electoral Area F, as listed in the February Grant Schedule, as attached to the report dated February 6, 2025 be approved.

14.6

Grants: Electoral Area G (Crooked River-Parsnip)

Purpose: Grant Approval
Attachments:
1. Grant Schedule
2. Grant Applications
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 6, 2025, Grant Schedule and associated grant application forms for Electoral Area G be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Grants for Electoral Area G, as listed in the February Grant Schedule, as attached to the report dated February 6, 2025 be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3.THAT Paragraph No. 8 (b) of Policy RD-16-20 ‘Community Grants-In-Aid’ be waived for the issuance of the grant to Mackenzie Fire Fighters Association, as listed in the February Grant Schedule for Electoral Area G.

14.7

Grants: Electoral Area H (Robson Valley-Canoe)

Purpose: Grant Approval
Attachments:
1. Grant Schedule
2. Grant Applications
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated February 6, 2025, Grant Schedule and associated grant application forms for Electoral Area H be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Grants for Electoral Area H, as listed in the February Grant Schedule, as attached to the report dated February 6, 2025 be approved.

15.

Correspondence for Consideration

15.1

Letter dated January 29, 2025 from Kim Grimwade, Director, Hixon Community Association regarding a request for a Letter of Support for Hixon Hall interior upgrade.

15.2

Letter dated January 30, 2025 from the NLCA Trail Committee, Nadsilnich Lake Community Association regarding a request for a Letter of Support for Off-Road Vehicles – Province of British Columbia Grant for the extension of Sno-Cat Shed.

15.3

Email dated January 31, 2025 from Lindsay Timmermans, Event Coordinator, City of Prince George regarding a request for a Letter of Support for the City of Prince George's Bid to host the 2030 Special Olympics Canada National Summer Games.

15.4

Letter dated February 5, 2025 from Kristine Brownscombe, Director, Hixon Community Association regarding a request for a Letter of Support for Northern Development Trust (NDIT) Fabulous Festivals and Events Grant.

16.

Correspondence for Information

16.1

Provincial Government

16.1.1

Email dated January 21, 2025 from Wayne Crossland, Land and Resource Coordinator BC Caribou Recovery Program, Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship regarding an Invitation to Consult on Ministerial Orders for UWR u-7-001 and WHA 7-018.

16.1.2

Letter dated January 27, 2025, from the Honourable Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests and Letter dated January 17, 2025 from the RDFFG Chair regarding a visit to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

16.2

Local Government

16.2.1

Letter dated January 28, 2025 from Aimee Watson, Board Chair, Regional District of Central Kootenay to the Minister of Forests regarding the Cooperative Community Wildfire Response Program.

16.3

Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)

16.3.1

Letter dated January 13, 2025 from Councillor Trish Mandewo, President, Union of British Columbia Municipalities regarding response to 2024 resolution. 

16.3.2

Letter dated December 18, 2024 from Lynsay Pacey, Program Officer, Union of BC Municipalities regarding the October 2024 Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Adaptation agreement approval and funding.

16.4

General

16.4.1

Email dated January 21, 2025 from Jan Simpson, National President, Canadian Union of Postal Workers regarding the Industrial Inquiry Commission Reviewing Canada Post.

16.4.2

Email dated January 23, 2025 from Chris Alemany, Society of Open Social Servers of BC regarding SocialBC.ca.

16.4.3

Letter dated February 3, 2025 from Doug Campbell, Chair, E-Comm Board of Directors regarding an Update on E-Comm’s Governance Review.

16.4.4

Email dated February 3, 2025 from Robert A. Nyden regarding Discontinuity Adherence to Daylight Savings in the Fraser-Fort George Regional District.

17.

Newsletters

18.

Information (Available on Side Table)

19.

New Business

20.

Adjournment