COUNCIL MEETING
REVISED AGENDA

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, August 11, 2025 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. 

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

2.1

Special Meeting- July 28, 2025

2.2

Committee of the Whole - July 28, 2025

2.3

Regular Meeting - July 28, 2025

3.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

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

      7.2    For Consideration:

      *7.2.5    Resident Letter re: Recreation Centre Pool Slide Upgrade        
  Residents Khristian Laroche and Kate Elliot have written to Mayor and Council to regarding the Recreation Centre Pool Slide Upgrade discussion at the July 28, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council. 

   

      8.    ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

  *8.6    Mackenzie Autumn Lodge Society – Drain Tile Request    

     THAT Council approves the Mackenzie Autumn Lodge Society’s request to dig into the District of Mackenzie road right-of-way along Little Cloudmaker Road to replace the building drain tile subject to:

  A project workplan from the Mackenzie Autumn Lodge Society’s contractor being presented to and approved by the Director of Operations prior to beginning the work to ensure the District road subgrade is not impacted or damaged by the work;

  
  A BC One Call request is completed prior to beginning the work; and

  
  The Mackenzie Autumn Lodge Society agrees to enter into a License-to-Use Agreement with the District for the use of the area for their drain tile, to clarify property expectations for access and future works, and to waive District liability for any regular road operations (ie. snow removal or sweeping) that may encroach on the District’s road right-of-way.

  
  *8.7    RTC – Strategic Marketing Initiatives Plan Contract Award        
  THAT Council awards the Strategic Marketing Initiatives Plan contract to Kimbo Design in the amount of $35,000 plus GST;

  AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the contract and 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

7.

CORRESPONDENCE

• THAT the Correspondence listed on the Agenda be received.

7.1

For Action:

7.1.1

MORATA Morfee Lake Scramble Stage Request

Mackenzie Outdoor Routes and Trails Association (MORATA) is requesting an in-kind donation of the District stage and stage sound system for their 7th annual Morfee Lake Scramble, held at Morfee Second Beach, August 16th. 

7.1.2

Regional District of Fraser - Fort George Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) has established an Advisory Committee on Accessibility in accordance with the Accessible British Columbia Act and Regulation No. 105/22 and is inviting the District of Mackenzie to participate.

7.1.3

Mackenzie Seniors Week Proclamation

The Mackenzie Autumn Lodge Society would like to request that the District of Mackenzie honour our seniors in our community by recognizing and valuing their contributions they continue to make, and proclaim September 28 - October 4, 2025, as Mackenzie Seniors' Week.

7.2

For Consideration:

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

7.2.1

Response from Jason Olmsted, Ministry of Forests

Jason Olmsted, RPF, P.Eng. Northern Engineering Group Leader, Ministry of Forests, has provided a response to the July 14, 2025 letter sent by the District of Mackenzie, requesting information on regulations and procedures for road and bridge maintenance on Forest Service Roads (FSRs).

7.2.2

Mackenzie Community Arts Council Mural Unveiling & Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Saturday, August 23, the Mackenzie Community Arts Council will be unveiling their mural design and having their groundbreaking ceremony.

7.2.3

BC Community Bat Program

Mosquitos beware: bats have your number. 

The most recent release from the BC Community Bat Program.

7.2.4

Invitation for Mayors and Council to Northern Angel Summit Finale

The Northern Angel Summit Finale, taking place on September 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm in Prince George. This significant event celebrates innovation and economic growth in British Columbia.

7.2.5

Resident Letter re: Recreation Centre Pool Slide Upgrade

Residents Khristian Laroche and Kate Elliot have written to Mayor and Council to regarding the Recreation Centre Pool Slide Upgrade discussion at the July 28, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council. 

7.3

Centre Table File

8.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.1

Sunrise Expansion Program – What We Heard

• THAT Council consider making the proposed resolution provided in support of temporary workforce accommodations for Enbridge’s Sunrise Expansion Program in Mackenzie.

8.2

Zoning Amendment Application – 25 Gagnon Place – Kennel Operation

• THAT Council receive this report for information.

8.3

Support for Non-Profits – Policies Review

• THAT Council approves the proposed financial aid policies review and associated public engagement plan as outlined in this report;

  AND THAT Council approves the 2026 budget and community grants program recommendations.

8.4

2025 Housing Needs Report and OCP Engagement “What We Learned” Report

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.5

2025 Council Expenses to Date

• THAT Council receives this report for information.

8.6

Mackenzie Autumn Lodge Society – Drain Tile Request

• THAT Council approves the Mackenzie Autumn Lodge Society’s request to dig into the District of Mackenzie road right-of-way along Little Cloudmaker Road to replace the building drain tile subject to:

  1. A project workplan from the Mackenzie Autumn Lodge Society’s contractor being presented to and approved by the Director of Operations prior to beginning the work to ensure the District road subgrade is not impacted or damaged by the work;
  2. A BC One Call request is completed prior to beginning the work; and
  3. The Mackenzie Autumn Lodge Society agrees to enter into a License-to-Use Agreement with the District for the use of the area for their drain tile, to clarify property expectations for access and future works, and to waive District liability for any regular road operations (ie. snow removal or sweeping) that may encroach on the District’s road right-of-way.

8.7

RTC – Strategic Marketing Initiatives Plan Contract Award

• THAT Council awards the Strategic Marketing Initiatives Plan contract to Kimbo Design in the amount of $35,000 plus GST;

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

9.

COUNCIL REPORTS

9.1

Mayor's Report

9.2

Council Reports

• Councillor Wright

10.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

BYLAWS

12.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1526, 2025

• THAT Bylaw No. 1526, 2026, cited as Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.1526, be given first two readings.

12.2

General Rates Bylaw No. 1527, 2025

• THAT Bylaw No.1527, 2025, cited as General Rates Bylaw No.1527, 2025, be adopted.

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION

14.

COMING EVENTS

15.

INQUIRIES

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

16.

ADJOURNMENT