COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:15 P.m. - 8:15 P.m.

Location:

Council Chambers of the Municipal Office

1 Mackenzie Boulevard, Mackenzie, BC

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.

1.1
Defer to Closed Meeting

THAT the Special Closed meeting be deferred until after the regular meeting;

AND THAT the basis of the Special Closed Meeting relates to Section 90 (1) (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.

2.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES

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?

7.
CORRESPONDENCE

THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1
For Action:

7.1.1
MCAC Letter of Support

1.MCAC Resolution of Support.pdf

THAT the District of Mackenzie supports the application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust from the Mackenzie Community Arts Council for their Project MackenzieCAC.

7.1.2
Mackenzie Counselling Letter of Support

1.Mackenzie Counselling Services.pdf

THAT the District of Mackenzie supports the application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust from Mackenzie Counselling Services for a grant to support their Expansion Project.

7.1.3
Landmark Lighting

1.Landmark Lighting.pdf

Request received from the BC Epilepsy Society to light up a local landmark in purple on March 26, 2023 on International Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness.

7.2
For Consideration:

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

7.2.1
EV Charging Stations

1.Electric Charging Station.pdf

Email received from potential Mackenzie resident regarding the possibility of installing electric charging stations in Mackenzie.

7.2.2
Mike Morris MLA - Charity Golf Tournament

1.Mike Morris Golf Tournament.pdf

Save the date received from Mike Morris, MLA, announcing the annual golf tournament on June 17, 2023 at the Mackenzie Golf and Country Club with proceeds going to Mackenzie Counselling Services.

7.2.3
2023 NCLGA Resolution Deadline

1.2023 NCLGA Resolution Writing and Submission Guidelines.pdf

The deadline to submit resolutions to be included in the NCLGA Annual Report and Resolutions Book is 5:00 pm on March 10, 2023.

7.2.4
Resource Municipalities Coalition Meeting Minutes - September 28, 2022

1.RMC Minutes - Sept 28, 2022.pdf

7.2.5
Northern Health News Release

1.Northern Health News Release.pdf

Text alerts for toxic drugs now available in the North.

7.2.6
Northern Health Healthy Communities E-Brief - February 2023

1.February 2023 Northern Health Healthy Communities E-Brief.pdf

7.2.7
Decriminalization of Illegal Drugs

1.LCRB - Decriminalization.pdf

Email and FAQ document received from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch providing an update on BC's decriminalization of people who use drugs, and what this means for liquor licensees.

Letter received from Tracey Hoffman, ICBC Road Safety and Community Coordinator for Northern BC, inviting Mayor and Council to visit the ICBC booth at the 2023 NCLGA convention to discuss road safety in the community.

7.2.9
Appointment to the Order of British Columbia - Nominations Open

1.Call for Nominations.pdf

Nominations are open to the Order of British Columbia. The Order of British Columbia is the Province's highest honour which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, excellence or distinction in a field of endeavor benefiting people of the province. The deadline for nominations is April 11, 2023.

7.2.10
NDIT - Grant Writing Support

1.NDIT - Grant Writing Support.pdf

Letter received from the Northern Development Initiative Trust announcing that the District's application has been approved for a grant up to $8,000 towards a community grant writing position in 2023.

7.2.11
NDIT - Business Façade Improvement Program

1.NDIT - Business Facade Grant.pdf

Letter received from the Northern Development Initiative Trust announcing that the District's Business Façade Improvement application for the 2023 year has been approved up to $20,000 from the Prince George Regional Development Account.

7.2.12
NDIT - Marketing Initiatives

1.NDIT - Tourism Grant.pdf

Letter received from the Northern Development Initiative Trust announcing that the Marketing Initiatives application from the District for the “Tourism Guide and Map Brochures” project was approved for a grant up to $10,717 from the Prince George Regional Development Account.

7.3
Centre Table File

BC Children's Hospital Progress Report - 2021/2022
BC Legion Military Service Recognition Book - 2022
Forest Enhancement Society of BC - 2022 Accomplishment Report
BC SPCA Animal Scense - Fall/Winter 2022
Infrastructures - December 2022/January 2023
BC Resources Coalition - 2022-2023
Truck Logger BC - Winter 2023
Resource Connector 2023
BC Forest Professional - Winter 2023
Heritage Week Poster - February 20-26, 2023

8.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1
Amending January 10, 2023 Public Hearing Minutes

1.RTC_Amending Adopted PH Minutes Jan 10 2023.pdf

THAT Council amends the Presentations from the Public section recorded in the January 10, 2023 Public Hearing minutes as noted in this report.

8.2
2023 Provisional Operating and Capital Budgets

1.RTC_2023 Provisional and Capital Operating Budget.pdf

2.Supporting Documents - 2023 Provisional Revenue and Expenses.pdf

3.Supporting Documents - 2023 Provisional Capital.pdf

THAT Council approves the 2023 Provisional Operating and Capital Budgets.

8.3
Fire Hall Update

1.RTC_Fire Hall Update.pdf

THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.4
Visitor Centre Caboose Operations 2023

1.RTC_Visitor Centre Caboose Operations 2023.pdf

2.Visitor Centre Caboose Operations - Agreement.pdf

THAT Council approves the 2023 Visitor Services Agreement with the Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce;

AND THAT Council authorizes a $20,000 contribution towards the service agreement;

AND THAT Council authorizes an increase of up to $10,000 to the Caboose Visitor Centre general operating budget towards repairs to the entrance to the facility;

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

8.5
Development Variance Permit # 3090-20-23-01 - Final Consideration

1.RTC Final Consideration DVP 3090-20-23-01.pdf

2.Technical Review 3090-20-23-01.pdf

3.DVP 3090-20-23-01.pdf

THAT Council authorizes approval of a Development Variance Permit Application #3090-20-23-01 for Lot 4 District Lot 3765 Cariboo District Plan 33911 commonly known as 609 Babine Dr.