COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, April 22, 2024 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

Regular Meeting - April 8, 2024

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

6.1

Enbridge

Representatives from Enbridge's Community and Indigenous Engagement team will be in attendance to present an
update to Council on Enbridge's BC operations and an introduction of the Sunrise Expansion Program.

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Request for Letter of Support - Mackenzie Autumn Lodge

THAT council provide support with a letter of endorsement for the Mackenzie Autumn Lodge's grant application to the South Peace Mackenzie Trust. 

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Invitation to MSS Capstone Gallery Walk

THAT staff respond to Mackenzie Secondary School on behalf of interested members of Council who wish to attend the Capstone Gallery Walk held on May 9, 2024 at the Mackenzie Secondary School Gym, from 9:30 am-2:00 pm. 

7.2.2

Lighting Request - Fibromyalgia Association Canada

Request received from the Fibromyalgia Association Canada to light up the Municipal Office in Purple from dusk of May 12, 2024 to dawn of May 13, 2024 in recognition of Canadians with fibromyalgia. 

7.2.3

Request for Engagement - Regional Agricultural Strategy

Request received from the Regional District of Fraser Fort George to meet with Mayor and Council to discuss the goals of the new Regional Agriculture Strategy, determine potential opportunities for collaboration and meaningful partnerships.

7.2.4

Notification of Low-Level Flying over Regional District of Fraser-Fort George

Notification received from Talon Helicopters on plans to perform low-level flyovers for FortisBC between April 26th and June 15th, during daylight hours, as authorized by Transport Canada.

7.2.5

Fencing Amendment Request

Letter received from resident Jaimie Coulton requesting that Zoning Bylaw 1368 - 4.14 Fences to increase the maximum height of fences in Residential zones to 2.4 metres.

7.2.6

MLMCF AGM and Appointment Notification Letter

Letter received from the McLeod Lake inviting Mayor and Council to their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday June 28, 2024, and requesting that Council appoint by Council Resolution a Director for the three (3) year term of June 20, 2024 - 2027 and provide confirmation of said appointment by June 18, 2024. 

7.2.7

Letter from Minister Farnsworth - Support for Bill 34

Letter received from Mike Farnsworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Deputy Premier, regarding the letter of support written for Bill 34.

7.2.8

NCLGA - Award Nomination Extension

Letter received from the NCLGA regarding the extension of the nomination period for two awards: The NCLGA Community Leadership Awards and The NCLGA Lifetime Achievement Awards.

7.3

Centre Table File

7.3.1

Grant Adjudication Committee Meeting Agenda April 15, 2024

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

2024 – 1st Quarter Activity Report

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.2

Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee

• THAT Council appoints Amy Coates to the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2025.

8.3

Purple Bicycle Natural Foods Patio – Licence to Use

• THAT Council amends the License-to-Use Agreement with the Purple Bicycle Naturals Foods for the patio area located on District property to allow the serving of alcohol, pending approval of appropriate Provincial permitting.

8.4

Business Façade Improvement Program 2024

• THAT Council approves the applications from Mackenzie Community Arts Centre, Mackenzie Chamber of Commerce, and Legion Branch #273 to the Business Façade Improvement Program to a maximum amount of $13,375.38.

8.5

Community Grants – March 2024 First In-Take

• THAT Council approves the recommendations of the Grant Adjudication Committee for the first intake of the 2024 Community Grants Program as outlined in this report.

8.6

2024 Council Liaison Appointments

• THAT Council approves Councillor Wright’s liaison appointment to the Williston Lake Elders Society.

8.7

2024 Property Tax Revenues and Tax Rates

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.8

Community Garden – Licence of Occupation and Expansion

• THAT Council approves the Licence-of-Occupation for the Mackenzie Community Garden Society;

  AND THAT Council determine whether the new license will include the expanded area as requested by the Mackenzie Community Garden Society;

8.9

2024 Final Operating and Capital Budget

• THAT Council approves the 2024 Final Operating and Capital Budget with the list of changes.

8.10

New Wildland Type 5 Fire Truck – Capital Purchase

• THAT Council awards the purchase of a 2024 Wildland truck to Commercial Emergency Equipment Co. for a price of $244,987.20 plus GST;

  AND THAT Council authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the contract and any other related documentation.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.1.1

Mayor Atkinson

9.2

Council Reports

9.2.1

Councilor Wright

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Bylaw No. 1515 - 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw

THAT Council give this bylaw the first three readings.

12.2

Bylaw No. 1516 - Tax Rate 2024

THAT Council give this bylaw the first three readings.

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

14.1

Emergency Preparedness

Presentation on what to do in an emergency held by the District of Mackenzie Fire Department and Mackenzie Community Services. First 50 people get stocked go-bags with essential items included. Coffee and Snacks will be provided. 

11:00 am Saturday May 11, 2024

Mackenzie Rec Centre

14.2

Community Forest PAG

Special Guest, Roy Rea of UNBC will present his work on moose ecology and the effects of timber harvesting practices. 

6:30 pm Thursday, May 2, 2024

Sas Da' Ghe room, Mackenzie Rec Centre

14.3

Wildlife Awareness Training

Presentation from Kale Ericson, Health & Safety Manager of Conuma Resources Ltd. on types of wildlife in the Mackenzie area, warning signs, encounters, how to use bear spray & more. Adults & Children 12+ are welcome. No registration or fee required. Sessions are 1-2 hours long. 

12:00 pm Saturday May 4, 2024

Mackenzie Secondary School Gym

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT