COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7:15 P.m. - 8:15 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers of the Municipal Office

1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

We would like to begin by acknowledging the land on which we gather is within the traditional territory of the Tse'khene People of the McLeod Lake Indian Band. 

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Committee of The Whole - March 27, 2023

2.2

Regular Meeting - March 27, 2023

3.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented. 

5.

PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS

Please note that all comments and questions must pertain to items listed on the agenda.

Are there any members of the public in attendance this evening who wish to comment on the agenda?

Administration are there any members of the public attending through Zoom or Phone that wish to comment on the agenda?

6.

PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Mackenzie Counselling Letter of Support

Letter received from Mackenzie Counselling requesting support from the District by writing a letter to the Minister(s) of Mental Health and Addiction, Health and Finance, advocating to bring Foundry services to Mackenzie. 

7.1.2

UBCM 2023 Membership Dues

Letter and invoice in the amount of $2,675.57 from the UBCM for the 2023 annual membership dues. The dues were $2,696.18 in 2022.

7.1.3

College of New Caledonia - Letter of Support

The College of New Caledonia is seeking a letter of support towards their application to the South Peace Mackenzie Trust for funding towards a “Tourism and Hospitality Ambassador” program and hiring an Event Coordinator for the CNC Event/Teaching Kitchen space. A sample letter of support has been provided for Council’s consideration.

7.2

For Consideration:

Is there anything Council wishes to address in the "For Consideration" or "Centre Table File" correspondence? 

7.2.1

Correspondence from Honourable Rob Flemming

Letter of correspondence from Honourable Rob Flemming sent to the President and Vice Presidents of the North Central Local Government Association regarding the ministry's investment in NCLGA communities. 

7.2.2

Old Growth Strategic Review

Email received from the Ministry of Forests notifying dates for Old Growth Strategic Review Implementation workshops. 
April 25, May 2, 9, 25, 2023

7.2.3

Service Canada in the Community - Mackenzie Service BC Centre

April 11 - 1:15 pm - 4:30 pm
April 12 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

7.2.4

Northern Health Healthy Communities E-Brief - April 2023

7.3

Centre Table File

Community Grant Applications - March 15th In-Take
Mackenzie Nature Observatory Mugaha Marsh Banding Station 2022 Annual Birding Report
The Journal of the BC Principals' & Vice-Principals' Association - March 2023
Truck Loggers BC - Spring 2023

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Grant Policy 3.16 – Community Grants Program Applications

• THAT Council approves the recommendations of the Grant Adjudication Committee for the second intake of the 2023 Community Grants Program as outlined in this report.

8.2

Mill Road Signage

• THAT Council authorize staff to apply for a 30-year Licence of Occupation for a section of Crown Land for the purpose of installing wayfinding signage;

  AND THAT if successful Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the 30-year Licence of Occupation.

8.3

Electric Vehicle Charging Location

• THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer, to execute the ten-year agreement with BC Hydro to allow for the purposes of charging multiple electric vehicles, and for the use of certain parking stalls as dedicated electric charging stalls.

8.4

Mackenzie Golf & Country Club – Lease Renewal

• THAT Council approves the Licence of Occupation with the Mackenzie Golf and Country Club;

  AND THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the agreement.

8.5

Draft - Downtown Vision and Action Plan

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.6

Financial Plan Objectives and Policies

• THAT Council approves in principle the outlined objectives and policies to be included in the 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan Bylaw.

8.7

Investment Portfolio

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.8

Growing Communities Fund

• THAT Council supports staff recommendations to utilize 100% of the funds for critical infrastructure project(s) such as water and sewer, as identified in the financial plan bylaw, or as capital project(s) are identified.

8.9

RDFFG – Network Computer and GIS Services Agreement

• THAT Council approves the 2023 – 2025 Network Computer and GIS Services Agreement with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George;

  AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer be authorized to execute the agreement and any related documentation.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

9.2.1

Councillor Brumovsky

9.2.2

Councillor Hipkiss

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

11.1

Day of Mourning - April 28, 2023

Each year the District of Mackenzie observes the Day of Mourning by laying roses at the Memorial Rock outside of Town Hall. This day commemorates workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents. This year the Day of Mourning is scheduled for Tuesday April 28, 2023. A motion is required from Council to direct staff to order flowers to observe the Day of Mourning as has been done in previous years to recognize the day. 

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Bylaw No. 1495 - Water Rates and Regulations Amendment

• THAT Bylaw No. 1495 cited as "Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1495, 2023" be given the final reading and adopted.

12.2

Bylaw No. 1496 - Sewer Rates and Regulations Amendment

• THAT Bylaw No. 1496 cited as "Sewer Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1496, 2023" be given the final reading and adopted.

12.3

Bylaw No. 1497 - Garbage Rates and Regulations Amendment

• THAT Bylaw No. 1497 cited as "Garbage Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1497, 2023" be given the final reading and adopted.

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

14.1

Northern BC Tourism Information Session and Discussion

April 12, 2023 - 6:30 pm 
Mackenzie Recreation Centre

14.2

Council of Forest Industries - Prince George

April 12-14, 2023

14.3

Spring Photo Contest

Launching May 1, 2023

14.4

Spring Expo

May 5-6, 2023

14.5

North Central Local Government Association Convention - Dawson Creek

May 9-12, 2023

14.6

Accessibility Week

May 29-June 2, 2023

14.7

Red Shirt Day

June 2, 2023

14.8

Access Awareness Day

June 4, 2023

15.

INQUIRIES

• In-person
• Online (Zoom/phone)
• Written comments received

16.

ADJOURNMENT