COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ADDITIONAL ITEMS AGENDA

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 1:00 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.

Adoption of Agenda (Additions/Deletions)

3.

Adoption of Minutes

3.1

July 20, 2023 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on July 20, 2023 be adopted as circulated.

4.

Public Input

5.

2024 Budget Discussions

5.1

Presentation: Financial Services Administration will provide a presentation regarding the 2024 Budget Process.

6.

Region Wide Services

6.1

General Administration – 1201

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget – General Administration – 1201
2. 2024 Proposed Budget – Financial Services – 1401
3. 2024 Proposed Budget – Sustainable Practices – 1403
4. 2024 Proposed Budget – Corporate Services – 1411
5. 2024 Proposed Budget – Office Building – George Street – 1412
6. 2024 Proposed Budget – Human Resources – 1413
7. 2024 Proposed Budget – Network (Computer Information System) – 1424
8. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for General Administration be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for General Administration be approved.

6.2

Regional Board - 1001

Purpose: Consider and Approve 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Regional Board be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Regional Board be approved.

6.3

Heritage Conservation – 5601

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Heritage Conservation be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 - 2028 Financial Plan for Heritage Conservation be approved.

6.4

Regional Grants-in-Aid – 1951

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Regional Grants-in-Aid be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Regional Grants-in-Aid be approved.

6.5

9-1-1 Emergency Response Service – 2503

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for 9-1-1 Emergency Response Service be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for 9-1-1 Emergency Response Service be approved.

6.6

Community Services – 1202

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Community Services be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Community Services be approved.

6.7

Regional Land Use Planning – 4001

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Regional Land Use Planning be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Regional Land Use Planning be approved.

6.8

Economic Development – 4003

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Economic Development be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Economic Development be approved.

6.9

Solid Waste Management – 3305

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget – Solid Waste Management – 3305
2. 2024 Proposed Budget – Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill – 3901
3. 2024 Proposed Budget – Mackenzie Select Waste Landfill – 3902
4. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Solid Waste Management be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Solid Waste Management be approved.

6.10

Rural Transfer Station Service – 3306

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Rural Transfer Station Service be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Rural Transfer Station Service be approved.

6.11

Waste Reduction Service – 3307

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Waste Reduction Service be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Waste Reduction Service be approved.

6.12

Regional Parks – 5001

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Regional Parks be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Regional Parks be approved.

6.13

Municipal Debt – 6001

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Municipal Debt be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Municipal Debt be approved.

6.14

Feasibility Studies – 6201

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Feasibility Studies be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Feasibility Studies be approved.

7.

Sub-Regional Services

7.1

Electoral Area Administration – 1203

Purpose: Consider and Approve 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget – Electoral Administration – 1203
2. 2024 Proposed Budget – Elections – 1901
3. 2024 Proposed Budget – UBCM, FCM, NCLGA & YHA - 1902
4. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Electoral Area Administration be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Electoral Area Administration be approved.

7.2

Fire Department Coordination Service – 2504

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Fire Department Coordination Service be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Fire Department Coordination Service be approved.

7.3

Emergency Preparedness Service – 2505

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for the Emergency Preparedness Service be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for the Emergency Preparedness Service be approved.

7.4

Inspection Services – 2901

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Inspection Services be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Inspection Services be approved.

7.5

Untidy and Unsightly Premises – 2201

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Untidy and Unsightly Premises be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Untidy and Unsightly Premises be approved.

7.6

House Numbering (Civic Addresses) – 4004

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for House Numbering (Civic Addresses) be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for House Numbering (Civic Addresses) be approved.

7.7

Special Events – 2202

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Special Events be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Special Events be approved.

7.8

Noise Control (Boating) – 3303

Purpose: Consider and Approve Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Attachments:
1. 2024 Proposed Budget
2. 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report be received.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2024 budget for Noise Control (Boating) be approved.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2024 – 2028 Financial Plan for Noise Control (Boating) be approved.

8.

Adjournment