COUNCIL MEETING
REVISED AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:15 P.m. - 9:00 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. 

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) (l) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 annual municipal report.

2.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

2.1

Committee of the Whole - May 23, 2023

2.2

Regular Meeting - May 23, 2023

3.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

• THAT the following late item be added to the agenda:

  8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

  8.6 UBCM Grant Application: CRI FireSmart Community Funding & Supports

  THAT Council approves the application to the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program for up to $200,000 in funding for FireSmart activities and Fuel Mitigation within the District of Mackenzie; 

  AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the grant application and, if the application is successful, any related documentation.

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

Mackenzie Mountaineers Lease

Derek Prue, Owner, will provide a presentation to Council to discuss the Mackenzie Mountaineers lease agreement which expires July 31, 2023.  

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

Request for Usage of Lakeview Campsite

Request received from Lynne McDonald, resident, requesting to book all 16 Morfee Lake Campground sites from July 21-23, 2023 to host a family reunion. The Morfee Lake Campground is a first come, first serve site and is free for the first two nights for visitors only. 

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Possible Changes to Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw

Email received from Chelsea Thomas, resident, suggesting the Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw be amended to allow backyard ducks. 

7.2.2

2023 UBCM Meeting Requests

Letters received from David Eby, Premier, and Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs, inviting Mayor and Council to schedule meetings with both of them during the 2023 UBCM convention. The deadline to submit meeting requests is June 30, 2023.

7.2.3

UBCM Meeting Requests - Provincial Government Staff

Opportunity to request meetings with Provincial Government Staff (Ministries, Agencies, Commissions, and Corporations) during the 2023 UBCM convention. Deadline for requests is August 30, 2023. The Provincial Appointment Book has been placed in the Centre Table File for Council's consideration. 

7.2.4

UBCM Childcare Resolution

Letter received from the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC, requesting the District pass a motion that calls on the Ministry of Education and Child Care to provide multi-year funding to local and Indigenous governments and non-profit organization to enhance their organizational capacity to coordinate the current grant application process when applying for grants to upgrade the child care system. 

7.3

Centre Table File

2023 Provincial Appointment Book - UBCM Convention

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Mackenzie Mountaineers Lease

• THAT Council directs staff as how to proceed with the Mackenzie Mountaineers Lease.

8.2

Purple Bicycle Natural Foods – Alcohol Permit

• THAT Council authorizes Recreation Services to approve in principle a special event permit for Purple Bicycle Natural Foods that would allow them to serve alcohol on their patio on Saturdays between 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm starting from July 1, 2023, ending October 31, 2023.

8.3

Canadian Rangers – License of Occupation

• THAT Council approves the Licence-of-Occupation with the Mackenzie Canadian Ranger Patrol of British Columbia Company, – 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group for placement of a sea container for storage out at the Fire Hall #2 property.

8.4

64 Centennial – Janitorial Services Contract

• THAT Council awards the 2024 – 2025 Janitorial Services Contract for 64 Centennial Drive to Sky Blue Cleaning Services in the amount of $2,790 per month plus GST for both year one and two of the contract;

  AND THAT if mutually agreeable, the option be approved to extend the contract up to an additional year;

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

8.5

Council Remuneration and Expenses - 2022

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.6

UBCM Grant Application: CRI FireSmart Community Funding & Supports

• THAT Council approves the application to the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program for up to $200,000 in funding for FireSmart activities and Fuel Mitigation within the District of Mackenzie;

  AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the grant application and, if the application is successful, any related documentation.

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

9.2.1

Councillor Wright - May 2023

9.2.2

Councillor Brumovsky - May 2023

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT