REGIONAL BOARD
ADDITIONAL ITEMS AGENDA

Thursday, March 19, 2026 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 the March 19, 2026 meeting be amended as follows:

  • Item No. 3.8 - Replacement - 2024 Annual Report - Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill - Final Seals for Submission;

  and that the agenda be adopted as amended.

3.

Consent Agenda

3.1

2026 Union of BC Municipalities Membership

Purpose: For Information
Attachments: Memo, dated February 23, 2026, from the Union of BC Municipalities
Previous Reports: None

3.2

Building Permit Statistics for February 2026

Purpose: For Information
Attachments:
1. Prince George Rural Building Statistics for February 2026
2. McBride Building Statistics for February 2026
Previous Reports: None

3.3

9-1-1 Call Answer and Fire/Rescue Statistics for February 2026

Purpose: For Information
Attachments: None
Previous Reports: None

3.4

Q4 Procurement Quarterly Report: October to December 2025

Purpose: For Information
Attachments: None
Previous Reports: None

3.5

Q4 Disbursement Schedules Quarterly Report: October to December 2025

Purpose: For Information
Attachments: Disbursement Schedules: October to December 2025
Previous Reports: None

3.6

2024 Annual Report – Legrand Demolition and Construction Waste Landfill

Purpose: For Information
Attachments: 2024 Annual Report – Legrand Demolition and Construction Waste Landfill – Final Seals for Submission
Previous Reports: None

3.7

2024 Annual Report – Mackenzie Regional Landfill

Purpose: For Information
Attachments: 2024 Annual Report – Mackenzie Regional Landfill – Final Seals for Submission
Previous Reports: None

3.8

2024 Annual Report – Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill

Purpose: For Information
Attachments: 2024 Annual Report – Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill – Final Seals for Submission
Previous Reports: None

4.

Adoption of Minutes

4.1

February 26, 2026 Regional Board Meeting Minutes

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the Regional Board meeting held on February 26, 2026 be adopted as circulated.

5.

Public Hearings/Public Considerations - None

6.

Development Services

6.1

Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 294

Purpose: Consider Application
Location: 48160 Hart Hwy – Electoral Area G
Owner: Westcoast Energy INC. (Enbridge)
Agent: L&M Engineering
Attachments:
1. Backgrounder
2. Public Consultation Meeting Summary from February 17, 2026
3. Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 294
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 3, 2026, regarding “Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 294” be received for information.

  Declaration by the Public Consultation Meeting Chair as to the accuracy and the fairness of the summary of the Public Consultation Meeting, held on February 17, 2026, regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 294.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the summary of the Public Consultation Meeting, held on February 17, 2026, regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 294 be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT Temporary Use Permit No. 294 be issued to Westcoast Energy Inc. to allow Employee Accommodation use on the property legally described as Lot 2 District Lot 11808 Cariboo District Plan 8688 for a three-year period.

6.2

Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 295

Purpose: Consider Application
Location: Finlay Forest Service Road and Windy Point Lake – Electoral Area G
Owner: Province of British Columbia
Applicant: A.M. Anderson Ventures Ltd.
Attachments:
1. Backgrounder
2. Public Consultation Meeting Summary from February 17, 2026
3. Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 295
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 3, 2026, regarding “Proposed Temporary Use Permit No. 295” be received for information

  Declaration by the Public Consultation Meeting Chair as to the accuracy and the fairness of the summary of the Public Consultation Meeting, held on February 17, 2026, regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 295.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the summary of the Public Consultation Meeting, held on February 17, 2026, regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 295 be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT Temporary Use Permit No. 295 be issued to A.M. Anderson Ventures Ltd. and Province of British Columbia to allow Laydown Yard use on the property legally described as Unsurveyed Crown Land In The Vicinity West Of Windy Point Lake, Cariboo District, Containing 25.3 Hectares More Or Less for a three-year period.

6.3

Proposed Frontage Waiver – Murch Lake

Purpose: Consider Request
Location: Murch Lake and Brule Lake – Electoral Area A
Attachments:
1. Backgrounder
2. Frontage Waiver request, dated March 9, 2026
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 9, 2026 regarding “Proposed Frontage Waiver – Murch Lake” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT a waiver to the 10% minimum frontage requirement of Zoning Bylaw
  No. 2892, 2014 be approved for the proposed boundary adjustment subdivision between the properties legally described as The Fractional North East ¼ of District Lot 2238 Cariboo District, and That Part of The Fractional North West ¼ of District Lot 2238 Cariboo District Lying North of Murch Lake.

7.

Development Services - Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Applications

8.

2:00 p.m. Public Appearances/Delegations

8.1

North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA)

Glady's Atrill, President, and Terry Robert, Executive Director, from North Central Local Government Association will be in attendance to provide a presentation regarding an update on North Central Local Government Association activities and member benefits.

8.2

2026 City Nature Challenge (CNC)  

Barry Booth, Registered Professional Biologist (R.P., Bio) will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this project and to encourage information sharing and involvement.

9.

Chairperson's Report

9.1

Appointment of Nominee to the Prince George Airport Authority

Purpose: Consider Nominee
Attachment(s): Letter, dated March 1, 2026, from Prince George Airport Authority Board Co-Chair
Previous Report: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 4, 2026 from the Chairperson, regarding “Appointment of Nominee to the Prince George Airport Authority”, be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT Derek Dougherty be endorsed as the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George nominee to the Prince George Airport Authority Board for the term effective on appointment and ending December 31, 2026.

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 titled Expansion of Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 10, 2026 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 “Expansion of Speculation and Vacancy Tax”, as attached to the report dated March 10, 2026, to be submitted to the North Central Local Government Association for consideration at the 2026 Convention and Annual General Meeting.

11.

Administration

11.1

Corporate Services

11.1.1

Robson Valley Recreation Centre Community Consultation Committee Membership

Purpose: Consider Appointment
Attachments: Consolidated Community Consultation Committees Establishment Bylaw No. 2843, 2013
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 6, 2026, regarding "Robson Valley Recreation Centre Community Consultation Committee Membership" be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Board appoint Kimberly Giese to the Robson Valley Recreation Centre Community Consultation Committee.

11.2

Financial Services

11.2.1

Proposed 2025 – 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3383, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 3412, 2026

Purpose: Consider Amending the Financial Plan Bylaw
Attachments:
1. Bylaw No. 3383, 2025
2. Proposed Amendment Bylaw No. 3412, 2026
Previous Reports:
1. Item 11.2.2, March 2025

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 6, 2026 regarding "Proposed 2025 - 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3383, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 3412, 2026" be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 2025 – 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3383, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 3412, 2026, be now introduced and read a first time.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 2025 – 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3383, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 3412, 2026, be given second and third readings.

• Recommendation:

  4. THAT Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 2025 – 2029 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3383, 2025, Amendment Bylaw No. 3412, 2026 be adopted.

11.2.2

Proposed 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3409, 2026

Purpose: Consider Adoption of Financial Plan Bylaw
Attachments:
1. Draft 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3409, 2026
2. Budget Summary
3. Requisition Summary
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 6, 2026 regarding "Proposed 2026 - 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3409, 2026" be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3409, 2026 be now introduced and read a first time.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the rules be suspended and Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3409, 2026 be given second and third readings.

• Recommendation:

  4. THAT the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3409, 2026, be adopted.

11.3

Public Safety

11.3.1

Ness Lake Fire Protection Service – Frontline Engine Purchase

Purpose: Consider Capital Budget Amendment
Attachments:
1. 2026 Ness Lake Fire Protection Budget
2. Policy RD-03-09 - Procurement of Goods and Services
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 5, 2026 regarding “Ness Lake Fire Protection Service – Frontline Engine Purchase” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2026 capital budget for the Ness Lake Fire Protection Service (Budget 2410) be amended from $100,000 to $1,400,000 to allow for the purchase of the frontline engine in 2026.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT the 2027 capital budget for the Ness Lake Fire Protection Service (Budget 2410) be amended from $1,177,000 to $0, removing the purchase of the frontline engine from the 2027 budget.

11.3.2

Bear Lake Fire Protection Service – Frontline Engine and Wildland Firefighting Truck Purchase

Purpose: Consider Capital Budget Amendment
Attachments:
1. 2026 Bear Lake Fire Protection Budget
2. Policy RD-03-09 - Procurement of Goods and Services
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 5, 2026 regarding “Bear Lake Fire Protection Service – Frontline Engine and Wildland Firefighting Truck Purchase” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the 2026 capital budget for the Bear Lake Fire Protection Service (Budget 2401) be amended from $909,500 to $1,100,000 to allow for the purchase of the frontline engine and wildland firefighting truck in 2026.

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
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 4, 2026, regarding “Report from the Chair of Environment and Parks Standing Committee” be received for information.

12.2

Solid Waste Bin Pickup Service – 155 George Street

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

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 3, 2026, regarding “Solid Waste Bin Pickup Service - 155 George Street” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Board approve a competitive bid process be entered into for the provision of the solid waste bin pickup service – 155 George Street.

13.

Community Services

13.1

Proposed Bear Lake Water Specified Area Parcel Tax Imposition Bylaw No. 2817, 2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 3410, 2026

Purpose: Consider Amending Parcel Tax Imposition Bylaw
Attachments:
1. Consolidated Bylaw No. 2817, 2013
2. Draft Amendment Bylaw No. 3410, 2026
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 2, 2026 regarding “Proposed Bear Lake Water Specified Area Parcel Tax Imposition Bylaw No. 2817, 2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 3410, 2026” be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT Bear Lake Water Specified Area Parcel Tax Imposition Bylaw No. 2817, 2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 3410, 2026 be now introduced and given first, second and third readings.

• Recommendation:

  3. THAT Bear Lake Water Specified Area Parcel Tax Imposition Bylaw No. 2817, 2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 3410, 2026 be adopted.

14.

Community Grants-in-Aid

14.1

Community Grant-In-Aid - 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 March 6, 2026, 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 March Grant Schedule, attached to the report dated March 6, 2026, be approved.

14.2

Community Grant-In-Aid - 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 March 6, 2026, 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 March Grant Schedule, attached to the report dated March 6, 2026, be approved.

14.3

Community Grants-In-Aid - Electoral Area G (Crooked River-Parsnip)

Purpose: Grant Approval
Attachments:
1. Grant Schedule
2. Grant Applications
3. Policy RD-16-20
Previous Reports: None

• Recommendation:

  1. THAT the report dated March 6, 2026, Grant Schedule and associated grant application form for Electoral Area G be received for information.

• Recommendation:

  2. THAT the Grants for Electoral Area G, as listed in the March Grant Schedule, attached to the report dated March 6, 2026, 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 Community Grant-In-Aid, as listed in the March Grant Schedule for Electoral Area G.

14.4

Community Grants-In-Aid - 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 March 6, 2026, 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 March Grant Schedule, as attached to the report dated March 6, 2026, be approved.

15.

Correspondence for Consideration

15.1

Email, dated February 11, 2026, from Lheidli T'enneh, regarding: Sponsorship Requests - National Indigenous Peoples Day & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

15.2

Email, dated February 11, 2026, from J. Malar, Communications Coordinator, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, regarding: Orphan Dike Advocacy

15.3

Email, dated February 20, 2026, from H. John Wojcicki, CAO, Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association, regarding: Call for 2026 Resolutions

15.4

Letter, dated February 25, 2026, from Mayor Yu, Prince George, regarding: Public Safety Petition

15.5

Letter, dated March 3, 2026, from Mayor Pinkney, District of 100 Mile House, regarding: Support - Resolutions to Strengthen Rural Health Care

15.6

Letter, dated March 3, 2026, from Mayor Siemens, City of Abbotsford, regarding: Support - 2026 Proposed Union BC Municipalities Resolutions

15.7

Letter, dated March 5, 2026, from Barbara Roden, Chair, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, regarding: Support for Resolution on the Heritage Conservation Act

15.8

Letter, dated March 10, 2026, from Brenda Mcleod, Secretary, McBride Country Snowmobile Association, regarding: Application to Northern Development Initiative Trust/Resolution of Support

16.

Correspondence for Information

16.1

Local Government

16.1.1

Letter, dated December 12, 2025, from Mayor O'Brien, City of Parksville, regarding: Bill M216 - Professional Reliance Act

16.1.2

Letter, dated February 26, 2026, from Jen Ford, Chair, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, regarding: A Sustainable Provincial Funding Model for Search and Rescue

16.1.3

Letter, dated March 2, 2026, from Mayor Moutray, District of Vanderhoof, regarding: Celebrating Vanderhoof's Centennial Celebration

16.2

North Central Local Government Association

16.2.1

Letter, dated February 23, 2026, from Gladys Atrill, President, and Jesse Wright, Chair of the Accord Working Group, North Central Local Government Association, regarding: 2025 Mental Health and Addictions Accord-Revised Copy for Signatories

16.3

General

16.3.1

Letter, dated February 17, 2026, from Rose Klukas, Director of Economic Development and Indigenous Relations, City of Campbell River, regarding: 2026 BC Budget - Economic Development Highlights

16.3.2

Letter, dated February 28, 2026, from Miworth Community Association, regarding: FireSmart Funding and Supports Program

17.

Newsletters

18.

Information (Available on Side Table)

19.

New Business

20.

Adjournment