regular meeting of council - 10 feb 2020

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Monday, February 10, 2020

5:30 PM

. AGENDA 1.1. February 10, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda

Recommendation That the February 10, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted.

2. MINUTES 2.1. January 27, 2020 Regular Council Meeting minutes

Recommendation That the January 27, 2020 Regular Council Meeting minutes be adopted as printed. 20200127 Regular Council Meeting minutes

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3. DELEGATIONS 3.1. Rio Tinto

Mr. Andrew Czornohalan Presentation - Rio Tinto

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4. COMMITTEE REPORTS 4.1. Council Reports 5. PUBLIC QUESTIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS 6. CORRESPONDENCE 6.1. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DISCUSSION 6.2. CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 6.2.1. Incoming Correspondence

Chamber of Commerce 2020 AGM Invitation

Vanderhoof RCMP January 2019_2020 Statistics

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6.2.2. Outgoing Correspondence 7. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 7.1. Authorized Expense Report - January 2020

Council Expense Report - January 2020

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7.2. District of Vanderhoof Building Permit Reports

January 2020 Permit Application Registry

January 2020 Building Permit Monthly Comparison

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7.3. District of Vanderhoof Annual Water Report

2019 DOV Annual Water Report

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7.4. District of Vanderhoof Public Works Report 19 - 20

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Public Works Report - January 2020

8. OLD BUSINESS 8.1. North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) Resolutions

Recommendation That Council confirm the submission of Brownfield Taxation, Forestry Economic Downturn, Mental Healthcare Services, Provincial Support for Libraries, and Sustainable Funding for Watershed Stewardship, New ALC Regulation and Gas Tax Funding as the District of Vanderhoof’s 2020 resolutions for North Central Local Government Association’s consideration. Discussion - NCLGA Resolution Submission

Brownfield Taxation

Forestry Economic Downturn

Mental Healthcare Services

Provincial Support for Libraries

Sustainable Funding for Watershed Stewardship

Agriculture Land Commission

Gas Tax Funding

Highway 16 Safety

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9. BYLAWS 9.1. District of Vanderhoof OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1220, 2020

Recommendation That Council consider the District of Vanderhoof Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 1220, 2020. Discussion - 2072 Silvermill OCP/Rezoning Application

DOV OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1220, 2020 - 2072 Silvermill

2072 Silvermill Road Map

Sunset Presentation - 2072 Silvermill

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9.2. District of Vanderhoof Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1221, 2020

Recommendation That Council consider the District of Vanderhoof Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1221, 2020. DOV Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1221, 2020 - Silvermill

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10. NEW BUSINESS 10.1. Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Grant Application - Arena Upgrades

Recommendation That Council supports the District of Vanderhoof application to Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society for a grant of up to $50,000 for Arena Upgrades. Discussion - DOV NKDF Grant Application

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11. ADJOURNMENT 11.1. Adjournment of the Regular Meeting of Council

Recommendation That the February 10, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL - January 27, 2020

MINUTES OF THE DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD ON January 27, 2020.

CTO: The meeting was called to order at 17:30 PRESENT: Mayor Thiessen, Councillors Lauze, Moutray, Murphy, Siemens and Young ABSENT: Councillor Frenkel STAFF: Elizabeth Adefowokan, Lori Egli, Kendra Kinsley, Ian Leslie and Margaret Stewart PRESS: Aman Parhar

1. AGENDA

1.1 January 27, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda That the January 27, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda be adopted. CARRIED

2. MINUTES

2.1 January 13, 2020 Regular Council Meeting minutes That the January 13, 2020 Regular Council Meeting minutes be adopted as

printed. CARRIED

3. DELEGATIONS

4. COMMITTEE REPORTS

4.1 Council Reports Councillor Young reported that he attended a meeting with British Columbia’s

Premier Horgan on January 19; Pathways Agreement presentation on January 22; and Vanderhoof Community Forest meeting January 23. Councillor Murphy reported that he attended Vanderhoof Community Forest meeting on January 23. Councillor Lauze reviewed her written report with Council. Councillor Moutray reported that he attended a meeting with British Columbia’s Premier Horgan on January 19; and Vanderhoof Community Forest meeting on January 23. Councillor Siemens reported that he attended a meeting with British Columbia’s Premier Horgan on January 19. Mayor Thiessen reviewed his written report with Council.

5. PUBLIC QUESTIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS

6. CORRESPONDENCE

6.1 CORRESPONDENCE FOR DISCUSSION

6.2 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION

6.2.1 Incoming Correspondence 6.2.2 Outgoing Correspondence

7. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

7.1 Vanderhoof Fire Department Update 7.2 Public Works Department Report

8. OLD BUSINESS

9. BYLAWS

AGENDA ITEM #2.1.

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9.1 District of Vanderhoof Repealing Bylaw No. 1216, 2020 That the District of Vanderhoof Repealing Bylaw No. 1216, 2020 be adopted. CARRIED

9.2 District of Vanderhoof Residential Solid Waste Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 1217, 2020

That the District of Vanderhoof Residential Solid Waste Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 1217, 2020 be adopted.

CARRIED

9.3 District of Vanderhoof Water Rates Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1218, 2020

That the District of Vanderhoof Water Rates Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1218, 2020 be adopted.

CARRIED

9.4 District of Vanderhoof Sewer Rates Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1219, 2020

That the District of Vanderhoof Sewer Rates Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1219, 2020 be adopted.

CARRIED

10. NEW BUSINESS

10.1 Local Government Leadership Academy 2020 Leadership Forum That Council approve Councillor Lauze’s attendance at Local Government

Leadership Academy’s (LGLA) 2020 Leadership Forum. CARRIED

10.2 Nechako Valley Exhibition Society Grant Applications That Council supports the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society’s application to

Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Community Halls and Recreation Facilities program for a grant of up to $15,000 for the Nechako Valley Exhibition Upgrade, and That Council supports the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society application to Nechako-Kitimaat Development Fund for a grant of up to $20,000 for the purchase of a new tractor, and further That Council supports the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society application to Rio Tinto for a grant of up to $80,000 for the Fire and Life Safety Upgrades project.

CARRIED

10.3 Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant Application - Airfield Rehabilitation

That Council supports the District of Vanderhoof application to Northern Development Initiative Trust for a grant of up to $125,000 for the Airfield Rehabilitation-Apron and Taxiways A and B.

CARRIED

10.4 Northern Development Initiative Trust Grant Application - Arena Upgrades That Council supports the District of Vanderhoof application to Northern

Development Initiative Trust for a grant of up to $15,000 for Arena Upgrades. CARRIED

10.5 District of Vanderhoof 5 Year Capital Plan That the 5 Year Capital Plan be adopted with the exception of moving Projects A

and F of Road Capital to 2021. CARRIED

11. ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA ITEM #2.1.



11.1 Adjournment to In Camera Meeting That Council hold an In Camera meeting following the adjournment of the January

27, 2020 Regular Council meeting under Community Charter section 90 (1) (j) so that Council may discuss information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CARRIED

11.2 Adjournment of the Regular Meeting of Council

That the January 27, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned at 18:06. CARRIED

Mayor Thiessen Corporate Officer

AGENDA ITEM #2.1.


http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96165_00

10 February 2020

Nechako Reservoir UpdateDistrict of Vanderhoof

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Reservoir Precipitation & Inflow

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Snow Pack

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© Rio Tinto 2017

Snow Pack – includes snowpack accumulation after snow survey was done

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Nautley Watershed

Nechako Reservoir: Tahtsa Lake Mount Pondosy Mount Wells

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Water Engagement Initiative

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• Next meeting is Wednesday 12 February in Vanderhoof at Scott’s Grille.

• Will review progress to date

• Update from Communications committee

• Round table break out discussions on key issues

• Future Main Table meeting date:

• 18 March

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Questions or Comments?

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ANNUAL

GENERAL

MEETING

FEBURARY 27TH, 2020

5:30PM – DINNER

7:00PM – MEETING

J&S RESTAURANT 1513 HWY 16 E, Vanderhoof, BC

Please RSVP to [email protected]

by February 21st, 2020.

Dinner and drinks will be available for purchase.

POSITIONS TO BE FILLED:

Vice President

Secretary

Directors 4 positions

Nominations will be accepted by emailing the Manager or on the floor during the AGM.

AGENDA ITEM #6.2.1.

Incoming Correspondence of 43

mailto:[email protected]

Jan. 2019 Vanderhoof Saikuz Cluculz Lake Area "F" Total YTDAssaults 7 5 0 3 15 15B&E's 2 0 0 0 2 2Theft of Vehicle 1 4 0 0 5 5Mischief 4 11 0 1 16 16Liquor Offences 14 1 0 2 17 17Traffic Accidents 7 1 0 14 22 22Impaired Op Motor Veh 1 2 0 2 5 5IRP's 1 0 0 0 1 1Breaches 8 9 1 2 20 20

Total calls for service 256 256

Jan. 2020 Vanderhoof Saikuz Cluculz Lake Area "F" Total % Inc/Dec YTD YTD Inc/DecAssaults 10 6 0 1 17 13% 17 13%B&E's 1 2 0 0 3 50% 3 50%Theft of Vehicle 0 0 0 0 0 -100% 0 -100%Mischief 2 2 0 2 6 -63% 6 -63%Liquor Offences 16 6 0 0 22 29% 22 29%Traffic Accidents 12 0 0 22 34 55% 34 55%Impaired Op Motor Veh 5 1 0 1 7 40% 7 40%IRP's 1 1 0 1 3 200% 3 200%Breaches 4 3 0 2 9 -55% 9 -55%

Total calls for service 248 -3% 248 -3%

Vanderhoof Detachment Crime Statistics

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Monthly Council Expense Report

Name Purchase Purpose Date Amount

Cyndi Lauze AIR CANADA LGLA LEADERSHIP FORUM 20-Jan-20 $497.96CIVIC INFO LGLA LEADERSHIP FORUM 21-Jan-20 $367.50MARRIOTT BC NATURAL RESOURCES FORUM 30-Jan-20 $287.68

Gerry Thiessen TASTY TANDOORI BC GOVERNMENT EVENT 17-Jan-20 $39.70MARRIOTT BC NATURAL RESOURCES FORUM 30-Jan-20 $287.68

AGENDA ITEM #7.1.

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To: Mayor and Council From: Building Inspector Meeting Date: February 10, 2020 Subject: January 2020 Permit Application Registry

2020 Building Permit Application Register

Application

Date

Permit #

Issue Date

Permit Type

Construction Type

Building Type

Value

Fee

Comments Jul. 02, 2019 2019- 33

Jan. 01, 2020

Alt

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SFD Demo

$ 5,000.00

$ 50.00

Aug. 1, 2019 2019- 39

Jan. 09, 2020

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Interior Reno

$ 3,627,140.00

$ 21,262.80

Nov. 22, 2019 2019-59

Jan. 23, 2020

Alt

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Woodstove $ 5,000.00

Waived

Jan. 22, 2020

2020-1

Jan. 23, 2020

Alt

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Demo – M.H.

$ 5,000.00

$ 50.00

Jan. 23, 2020

2020-2

Jan. 31, 2020

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Water Damage Repair

$ 800,000.00

$ 4,560.00

Total $ 4,437,140.00 $ 25,922.80

n = not yet issued

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To: Mayor and Council

From: Building Inspector

Meeting Date: February 10, 2020

Subject: January 2020 Building Permit Monthly Comparison

District of Vanderhoof Building Report

Month of January 2020 Year to Date 2020

Permit Type

# of permit

Units

Permit Value

Permit Type

# of permit

Units

Permit Value

Res. SFD Res. SFD

Multi Family Multi Family

Res. Other 1 $5,000 Res. Other 1 $5,000

Commercial 1 $3,627,140 Commercial 1 $3,627,140

Institutional 1 $800,000 Institutional 1 $800,000

Demo 2 -2 $10,000 Demo 2 -2 $10,000

5 -2 $4,442,140 5 -2 $4,442,140

2019 2018

Permit Type

# of permit

Units

Permit Value

Permit Type

# of permit

Units

Permit Value

Res. SFD 3 3 $988,900 Res. SFD 2 2 $472,000

Multi Family Multi Family

Res. Other 30 1 $837,200 Res. Other 29 1 $505,400

Commercial 14 $1,612,450 Commercial 14 $1,271,000

Institutional 4 $2,505,500 Institutional 6 $1,408,350

Demo 3 $22,000 Demo 3

Total 54 4 $5,966,050 Total 54 3 $3,656,750

2017 2016

Permit Type

# of permit

Units

Permit Value

Permit Type

# of permit

Units

Permit Value

Res. SFD 9 9 $1,911,520 Res. SFD 8 8 $1,402,290

Multi Family Multi Family 4 9 $1,003,820

Res. Other 27 $739,900 Res. Other 27 $553,910

Commercial 10 $1,142,000 Commercial 3 $280,400

Institutional 4 $13,306,502 Institutional 2 $685,000

Total 52 9 $17,099,922 Totals 44 17 $3,925,420

2015 2014

Permit Type

# of permit

Units

Permit Value

Permit Type

# of permit

Permit Value

Res. SFD 4 4 $379,000 Res. SFD 14 $2,536,170

Multi Family 1 2 $189,000 Res. Other 18 $985,510

Res. Other 22 $608,350 Commercial 16 $2,079,338

Commercial 11 $1,604,400 Institutional 4 $810,000

Institutional 2 $425,000

Totals 40 $3,205,750 Totals 52 $6,411,018

AGENDA ITEM #7.2.

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2019 ANNUAL WATER REPORT

Date: February 05, 2020 Prepared by: Operations Superintendent Subject: Annual Water Report - 2019

This report summarizes the water quality for the year ending December 31, 2019.

Except for the north side of the Nechako River, which is served by a private water purveyor and our rural outlying areas, the municipality has a comprehensive network of water mains to service our customers.

Population of Vanderhoof: 4,439 (2016 Census)

Service connections: Residential 794 Commercial 211

Total 1,005

Municipal Land Area: 54.83 Sq. km

The municipality obtains its water supply from two (2) deep artesian wells located at 249 Victoria Street East, immediately adjacent our Water Treatment Plant.

Following treatment, water is pumped through transmission mains to our two (2) water reservoir sites on Hunter Lane – 162,290,87 cubic meters or (35,698,989 imp gal) and Nechako Avenue - 465,724 cubic meters or (102,444,843 imp gal).

Maximum: Day August 08, 2019

Volume: 2952 Cubic Meters

Minimum: Day December 19, 2019

Volume: 600 Cubic Meters

Year End Volume Total: 465724 Cubic Meters

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2019 ANNUAL WATER REPORT

W a t e r S a m p l e S u m m a r y

Water Samples containing coliform 0 (0% of total) Water Samples containing fecal coliform 0 (0% of total) Water Samples containing E. coli 0 (0% of total) Number of consecutive samples that contain total coliform 0 (0% of total) Number samples that contain total coliform in last 30 days 0 (0% of total)

Type of Treatment: Chlorination (disinfection)

Green Sand Filter (manganese removal)

Number of Sample Sites: 8

Samples Collected in 2019: 58

Sample Frequency: Monthly

Turbidity Sample Frequency: Daily

The Drinking Water Protection Act requires mandatory training and certification of operators, permit conditions, and reporting of E. coli contamination; as well as an annual report on drinking water quality by water system operators. The sample sites are as follows treatment Plant, Arena, P&H, Westline Ford, Public Works shop, Omenica lodge, L&M Lumber, and the Booster station. Samples at River Side Park campground are taken during the summer months also.

Through our revised comprehensive “Five Year Capital Plan”, the municipality has embarked on an aggressive capital improvement program to replace and/or upgrade existing watermains that have been in the ground for several years.

The following water distribution improvements were completed in 2019.

1. Operator completed Level two water distribution course.

AGENDA ITEM #7.3.

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To: Mayor and Council From: Chad Westbrook Meeting Date: Feb 10, 2020 Subject: Public Works Update

Public Works is working diligently to keep up with snow plowing, snow removal, clearing roads, pulling curbs in the downtown core and pushing back shoulders.

Scada Upgrades: ongoing, completion and commissioning is dependent on outside trades schedules. The Kiosk arrived February 4, still awaiting the arrival of the generator. This project is forecasted for completion the end of February or beginning of March.

2020 Budget: working on the amendments to the 2020 Budget based on Council direction with the five year capital plan adoption and the shift of two 2020 projects to 2021.

Ditching: still pursuing permits to ditch Recreation Avenue East to the lagoons.

Security System: Installation is expected to be complete on all municipal buildings by late spring 2020.

Water Distribution: the installation of the filtration system for the main water line at the Vanderhoof Airport is on hold until Northern Health approves.

Christmas decorations: all Christmas decorations were removed February 4, 2020.

AGENDA ITEM #7.4.

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Pothole Patching: weather permitting, the Crew continues to fill potholes.

BC Water and Waste Certification: Staff acquiring credits and certification for 2020.

NOTE:

At the Jan. 27th Council Meeting, Council requested additional information regarding the Columbia Street water main break:

Columbia Street Infrastructure: this main cast iron line was installed in approximately 1951 - 1953. While this area isn’t prone to frequent breaks – climate change and construction result in ground settlement – shifting ground causes stress on the pipes beneath the ground leading to breakage, as is the case with this incident.

AGENDA ITEM #7.4.

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To: Mayor and Council From: Corporate Services Meeting Date: February 10, 2020 Subject: DOV 2020 NCLGA Resolutions Recommendation: That Council confirm the submission of Brownfield Taxation, Forestry Economic

Downturn, Mental Healthcare Services, Provincial Support for Libraries, Sustainable Funding for Watershed Stewardship, New ALC Regulation, and Gas Tax Funding as the District of Vanderhoof’s 2020 resolutions for North Central Local Government Association’s consideration.

IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATION

General: Staff is seeking confirmation to submit resolutions from Council for 2020 North Central Local Government Association’s resolutions.

Financial: None

Background: At the Regular Council meeting held on December 9 2019 and the Committee of the Whole meeting held on January 20 2020, Council gave staff direction on topics for the 2020 NCLGA resolution. Staff has prepared the attached resolutions based on the direction given by Council.

Attachments: DOV 2020 NCLGA Resolutions.

Options: 1. Council may choose to adopt the recommendation.

2. Council may choose to refer back to staff for additional information.

3. Council may choose to receive the request.

AGENDA ITEM #8.1.

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NCLGA RESOLUTION Brownfield Taxation

Sponsor: District of Vanderhoof

Whereas Brownfields littered in prime locations create loss of economic value in affected communities and draw unattractive attention to visitors and prospective investors;

And whereas Brownfields’ owners settle with paying the cheap cost of annual property taxes rather than remediation of the property for the economic development and revitalization of the community:

Therefore it be resolved that UBCM lobby the Province of BC to empower local governments by amending the BC Assessment Act to tax Brownfields in a separate property class in order to encourage revitalization of Brownfields for the economic benefits and commercial development of the community.

AGENDA ITEM #8.1.


NCLGA RESOLUTION

Forestry Economic Downturn


Whereas curtailments of local sawmills in BC have exhibited the potential of creating a significant economic downturn to the residents of BC, the local government’s tax base, and extending to the province;

And whereas limited access of local forestry industries to timber continues to incite more aggravated downturn on the wellbeing of BC rural communities:

Therefore it be resolved that NCLGA and UBCM lobby the Provincial and Federal Government to provide significant support to rural British Columbians by reviewing the selling of Timber Licenses and requiring that timbers be kept within the designated Timber Supply Area in order to maintain economic stability and forestry longevity in BC rural communities.

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NCLGA RESOLUTION

Mental Healthcare Services


Whereas mentally vulnerable children, youth and adults in BC rural communities are left to face many life threatening obstacles as they wait to obtain mental health and addiction services in larger communities due to its absence in their localities;

And whereas only three cities in the northern interior – Williams Lake, Quesnel and Terrace – have been declared eligible for Community Action Team through the recently disbursed $3.5million provincially received by the Minister of Mental Health and Addiction:

Therefore it be resolved that NCLGA and UBCM request the Minister of Mental Health and Addiction to provide funding for local mental health and addiction service centres in the Nechako region and other BC rural communities, serving the mentally vulnerable population of the Nechako region and BC rural communities.

AGENDA ITEM #8.1.


NCLGA RESOLUTION

Provincial Support for Libraries


Whereas British Columbians across all age-groups demand that public libraries offer crucial information and resource services while providing programs that enhance connections, learnings, and skill-building for a stronger community;

And whereas rural local governments continue to face increasing cost barrier and pressure of providing these services without significant provincial contribution:

Therefore it be resolved that UBCM request the Provincial Government to re-enact successful continuance of public libraries and their critical contribution to BC communities by restoring library funding to a level that reflects both the inflationary cost increase since 2009 and the value of this system to the province.

AGENDA ITEM #8.1.


NCLGA RESOLUTION

Sustainable Funding for Watershed Stewardship


Whereas effective stewardship of the Nechako Watershed is critical for the sustenance, health and wellbeing of current and future generations of Northern British Columbians;

And whereas the lack of water-use plan in the Nechako River hinders the feasibility of a healthy aquifer, stable river bank and prevention of ice dams for the safety and security of neighbouring communities:

Therefore it be resolved that NCLGA and UBCM request that the Province of BC fund the cost of hydrologists to determine an accurate measurement of the Nechako River bed as well as provide stable funding to groups with projects relating to advancing watershed sustainability of the Nechako river.

AGENDA ITEM #8.1.


NCLGA RESOLUTION

New ALC Regulation


Whereas the Ministry of Agriculture made legislative changes in regards to Bill 15 and Bill 52 which implemented restrictions that affect residences in Agricultural Land Reserve;

And whereas the changes that limit land parameters and inhibit construction of additional residences does not fit the agricultural need of most BC rural communities as it removes the possibility of multi-generational homes on family farmland thus discouraging young farmers from taking over their family farm and impeding sustainable agricultural businesses through lack of agricultural succession planning, farmland housing for families, and farm workers:

Therefore be it resolved that NCLGA and UBCM petition the Agricultural Land Commission that the January 28, 2020 signed amendment to section 32 (3) (c) and (d) of the Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation, B.C. Reg. 30/2019 remain permanently in effect and not expire on December 31, 2020.

AGENDA ITEM #8.1.


NCLGA RESOLUTION

Gas Tax Funding


Whereas municipalities continue to use their outdated infrastructures and tools to maintain and enhance community services since the user demand is ever increasing to renew or add new municipal infrastructure to support community quality of life;

And whereas, the 2019 doubled Federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF) transfer paid directly to each local government empowers them to deliver thousands of infrastructural projects, from roads and bridges to transit, water, waste and energy systems thereby proving to be the most efficient, reliable and cost effective way to empower municipalities and ensure that the correct tools and infrastructure is secured by local leaders who understand their local needs best:

Therefore it be resolved that UBCM and FCM respectfully lobby the Federal Government to continue to support grass root community quality of life by permanently doubling the Gas Tax Fund transfer to support local infrastructures.

AGENDA ITEM #8.1.


NCLGA RESOLUTION

Highway 16 Safety


Whereas Highway 16, west of Vanderhoof, is home to commercial and industrial properties for a 10 km stretch where these properties access Highway 16 and merge onto the highway with regular vehicle traffic;

And whereas commercial traffic also merges onto Highway 16 from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure commercial transport scales at the intersection of Highway 27 and Highway 16 with the inclusion of commercial transports merging from Nechako Lumber of 5 kilometres from Vanderhoof with no safety measures of passing or turning lane, and traffic lights:

Therefore it be resolved that NCLGA and UBCM request that the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure mandate the addition of merging lanes, or traffic light at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure commercial scales and Nechako Lumber, to accommodate the merge of commercial transport, with the exisiting flow of motor vehicular traffic along Highway 16.

AGENDA ITEM #8.1.


To: Mayor and Council From: Corporate Services Meeting Date: February 10, 2020 Subject: 2072 Silvermill Road OCP/Zoning Amendment Recommendation: That Council consider the District of Vanderhoof Official Community Plan

Amendment Bylaw No. 1220, 2020 and the District of Vanderhoof Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1221, 2020 for 2027 Silvermill Road.


General: Staff is in receipt of an Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment application for 2072 Silvermill Road to amend the Official Community Plan designation from Highway Corridor/Industrial to Urban and to rezone the property from C-2 and R-5 to completely R-5.

The property size currently measures at 1.8 hectares. The minimum parcel size for the R-5 Zone is 2.0 hectares and the set backs required by the District of Vanderhoof Mobile Home Parks Bylaw No. 432, 1979 are as follows:

- No mobile homes be located within 6 metres of another mobile home; - No part of any mobile home or addition shall be located within: 1.8 metres of

an internal access road right of way or common parking area OR within 1.5 metres of read and side of mobile home space lines;

- No building or structure shall exceed 7.6 metres.

Financial: $750 application fee – paid.

Background: The previous and current property owners approached the District Administration in June 2014, February 2014, July 2018, November 2018 and January 2020 regarding the issue. Administration reviewed the requirements of the zoning and ineligibility of this property to be zoned R-5 with the property owners.

Attachments: District of Vanderhoof OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1220, 2020 – 2072 Silvermill Road

District of Vanderhoof Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1221, 2020 – 2072 Silvermill Road

2072 Silvermill Road Map

Sunset Acres Presentation

AGENDA ITEM #9.1.

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Options: 1. Council may choose to give the District of Vanderhoof Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1220, 2020 and the District of Vanderhoof Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1221, 2020 first and second reading.


3. Council may choose to receive this report.

AGENDA ITEM #9.1.


Bylaw No 1220, 2020

Official Community Plan Amendment 2072 Silvermill Road

A bylaw to amend the District of Vanderhoof Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1137, 2014 as it applies to certain lands that lie within the boundaries of the District of Vanderhoof. WHEREAS the Council of the District of Vanderhoof deems it necessary and advisable to amend the land use of:

Lot A, Plan PRP 6297, Section 04, Township 11, Range 5, Land District 14 Except Plan PRP 12827 2072 Silvermill Road

AND WHEREAS authority given to Council under Part 14, Division 4 “Official Community Plans” of the Local Government Act. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Vanderhoof in an open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. That the planning designation land use of:

Lot A, Plan PRP 6297, Section 04, Township 11, Range 5, Land District 14 Except Plan PRP 12827

2072 Silvermill Road be amended from Highway Corridor/Industrial Land Use to Urban Land Use

2. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the District of Vanderhoof OCP Amendment Bylaw No.

1220, 2020.

READ FOR A FIRST TIME THIS 10th DAY OF February 2020.

READ FOR A SECOND TIME THIS 10th DAY OF February 2020.

READ FOR A THIRD TIME THIS DAY OF.

ADOPTED THIS DAY OF.

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Our Goals at Sunset Acres

• To make a clean safe living area for our existing and future tenants

• To provide our family with income for our future

• To help fulfill a rental shortage that has been plaguing our community

• To help do our part in cleaning up and utilize existing properties in our community A

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Our company Sunset Acres purchased the Mobile home park located at 2072 Silvermill road.

Immediately we found an eighteen-year-old recurring sewer issue and fixed it. A

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Contracts and Agreements

•We established a contract with the tenants that sets out our requirements and expectations.

•We pride ourselves in having a safe , quiet , and clean park for our tenants to live in.

•We are working with our tenants to improve the curb appeal.

•We have several long-term tenants that have lived there for 20 plus years, ranging from young families to seniors.

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Hiring local companies

Updating Hydro

Updating water lines

Updating Electrical

Updating road surfaces

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• On August 1, we purchased one of the trailers from a former tenant and completely renovated it. It has been rented out ever since. It is our goal to work with existing tenants and Two Dolphin construction to build fencing for each pad to improve privacy and curb appeal for our tenants. A

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History to date

• The property was owned by several owners over the years. At one point a business owner named Harold traded it to an unknown businessman who owned the coach light motel for some property on Markay drive. The owner of the coach light then had a portion of the property rezoned to C5 commercial, from R5 mobile home park, in hopes of expanding the coach light business. For some reason, the expansion never happened. A

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Zoning Amendment 2072 Silvermill Road

A Bylaw to amend the District of Vanderhoof Zoning Bylaw No. 994, 2006 as it applies to certain lands that lie within the boundaries of the District of Vanderhoof. WHEREAS the Council of the District of Vanderhoof deems it necessary and advisable to amend the land use of:


AND WHEREAS authority given to Council under Part 14, Division 5 “Zoning Bylaws” of the Local Government Act. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Vanderhoof in an open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. That the planning designation land use of:


be amended from C-2 Highway Commercial Land Use to R-5 Manufactured Home Park

2. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the District of Vanderhoof Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1221, 2020.

READ FOR A FIRST TIME THIS 10th DAY OF February 2020. READ FOR A SECOND TIME THIS 10th DAY OF February 2020. READ FOR A THIRD TIME THIS DAY OF. ADOPTED THIS DAY OF.

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To: Mayor and Council From: Chief Financial Officer Meeting Date: February 10, 2020 Subject: NKDFS Grant Application Recommendation: That Council supports the District of Vanderhoof application to Nechako-Kitamaat

Development Fund Society for a grant of up to $50,000 for Arena Upgrades.


General: This proposed project involves upgrades to the Vanderhoof Arena. Which include Installation of a Zamboni trench snow melt pit, replacement of existing lighting with LED and/or sensor lights, re-painting of the arena exterior and upgrades to the exterior emergency stair access.

The proposed project will benefit the community in several ways including increased recreational amenities for residents and visitors, improved safety and economic benefits from operational cost-savings.

The District of Vanderhoof has committed $81,000 towards the project.

Financial: The current budgeted amounts for these upgrades total $146,000. If all grants are successful the remaining costs are $81,000, included in the current 2020 budget.

Background: The District recognizes that the health of our community depends on a range of

recreational activities. This project facilitates both active recreation and tourism development.

Arena upgrades are needed to continue to provide high quality recreational amenities to our residents and visitors allowing us to remain competitive with neighboring communities with regards to hosting tournaments and events as well as attracting and retaining Vanderhoof residents. The proposed project will also increase safety and reduce operational costs through energy efficiency.

Attachments: None.

Options: 1. Council may choose to adopt the recommendation.


3. Council may choose to receive this report.

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