DISTRICT OF LILLOOET
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the District of Lillooet to be held in the Lillooet Recreation Centre, Room 201 at 930 Main Street, on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 7 PM
Page 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda (additions and/or deletions) 3. Public Input 4. Delegation(s) (a) Bernie Easson, Bev Grossler and Kerry Mclean-Small Re: Interior Health Five Key Strategic Priorities (b) Vera Busse Re: Mountain View Road 5. Adoption of Minutes 4-8 (a) Special Committee of the Whole and Regular Meeting Minutes of Council for Adoption STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the following meeting minutes be adopted as presented:
1. Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of Council, April 11, 2017 2. Regular Meeting Minutes of Council, April 18, 2017
6. Business Arising from the Minutes 7. Correspondence 9 (a) Maureen Frantzen, May Queen Selection Committee Re: Requesting Judge for 54th Annual May Queen Selection Tea - Saturday, May 6, 2017
In 2016, Council appointed Councillor Aitken to represent the District as a Judge at the May Queen Selection Tea. 8. Reports from Councillors 9. Report from Mayor
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Page 10. Reports from Staff 10-78 (a) First Quarterly Council Report STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
These reports are for information purposes only and, as such, no recommendation is provided.
79-122 (b) 2016 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) - Joni L'Heureux, Deputy Director of Finance STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the District of Lillooet's 2016 Statement of Financial Information be approved for submission to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development; and
THAT the Mayor and Deputy Director of Finance be authorized to sign the Statement of Financial Information Approval Form.
123-129 (c) Intergovernmental Working Group - Michael Roy, Chief Administrative Officer STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council appoints [insert name] to the Intergovernmental Working Group.
130-134 (d) Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) - CCCTA Request - Michael Roy, Chief Administrative Officer STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council provide a letter of support for the MDRT to Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association.
11. Bylaws and Resolutions 135-137 (a) Tax Rates Bylaw 2017, No. 449 STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT 'Tax Rates Bylaw 2017, No. 449' be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Deputy Corporate Officer and affixed with the corporate seal.
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Page 12. Any Other Business 13. Notice of Motion 14. Media Question Period 15. Public Question Period 16. Closed Meeting
(a) Request for Resolution: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the meeting of the District of Lillooet Council be closed to the Public pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90(1)(c) labour relations or other employee relations; and (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.
17. Adjournment
Page 3 of 137 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF DISTRICT OF LILLOOET, HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL HALL, 615 MAIN STREET, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017, AT 5 PM
Present Acting Mayor John Courchesne Councillor Kevin Aitken Councillor Laurie Hopfl Chief Administrative Officer, Michael Roy (Minute Taker)
Regrets Mayor Marg Lampman Councillor Barb Wiebe
Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM.
Adoption of Agenda (additions and/or deletions)
68/2017 Moved by Councillor Aitken, seconded by Councillor Hopfl,
THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
Presentation
Hugh Fallis, President, BC Interior Community Foundation Re: BC Interior Community Foundation
Media Question Period
The media was not present.
Public Question Period
Nil.
Adjournment
69/2017 Moved by Councillor Aitken, seconded by Councillor Hopfl,
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
Deputy Clerk Mayor
Special Committee of the Page 4 of 137 Whole and Regular Meeting MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF DISTRICT OF LILLOOET, HELD IN THE LILLOOET RECREATION CENTRE, ROOM 201 AT 930 MAIN STREET, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2017, AT 7 PM
Present Mayor Marg Lampman Councillor Kevin Aitken Councillor John Courchesne (by telephone) Councillor Laurie Hopfl Chief Administrative Officer, Michael Roy (Minute Taker) Director of Public Works, Rod Pleasance
Regrets Councillor Barb Wiebe
Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7 PM.
Adoption of Agenda (additions and/or deletions)
70/2017 Moved by Councillor Hopfl, seconded by Councillor Aitken,
THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED Public Input
Nil. Presentation
Norm Hildebrandt, Senior Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Re: District of Lillooet Financial Statement Highlights for the Year Ended December 31, 2016
Adoption of Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes of Council for Adoption 71/2017 Moved by Councillor Hopfl, seconded by Councillor Aitken,
THAT the following Regular Meeting Minutes of Council be adopted as presented:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of Council, April 3, 2017
CARRIED
Business Arising from the Minutes
Nil.
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Correspondence
Kerry Ness, Resident Re: Insurance Claims 72/2017 Moved by Councillor Courchesne, seconded by Councillor Aitken,
THAT correspondence from Kerry Ness regarding 'Insurance Claims', dated March 30, 2017, be received;
AND THAT staff reply to Mr. Ness stating that new insurance rates will be unavailable until December of this year.
CARRIED
St'at'imc Eco-Resources Ltd. Re: St'at'imc Cultural Centre - Steering Commitee 73/2017 Moved by Councillor Hopfl, seconded by Councillor Courchesne,
THAT Council appoints Councillor Aitken to the steering committee for the St'at'imc Cultural Centre/Visitor Gateway.
CARRIED
Reports from Councillors
Councillor Courchesne reported on the following:
• April 3, 2017 - Regular Meeting of Council • April 11, 2017 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of Council
Councillor Hopfl reported on the following:
• April 3, 2017 - Regular Meeting of Council • April 4, 2016 - BCAA Promotional Event at REC Centre Playground • April 11, 2017 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of Council • April 12, 2017 - Meeting re Hospital Recruitment
Councillor Aitken reported on the following:
• April 3, 2017 - Regular Meeting of Council • April 11, 2017 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of Council • April 12, 2017 - Meeting re Hospital Recruitment • Naturalist Society Meeting re AGM Preparations • Lions Trail clean-up
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Report from Mayor
Mayor Lampman reported on the following:
• April 3, 2017 - Regular Meeting of Council • April 4, 2016 - BCAA Promotional Event at REC Centre Playground • April 6, 2017 - Elected Officials Forum • April 12, 2017 - Met with representative from the BC Community Foundation • April 18, 2017 - Meeting with MLA Tegart at Senior Centre • April 18, 2017 - Meeting with survivors of the internment camp committee of East Lillooet
Reports from Staff
Draft 2016 Financial Statements - Joni L'Heureux, Deputy Director of Finance 74/2017 Moved by Councillor Aitken, seconded by Councillor Hopfl,
THAT the District of Lillooet's 2016 Draft Financial Statements be approved as presented.
CARRIED
Clarifier Upgrades - Insulation 75/2017 Moved by Councillor Courchesne, seconded by Councillor Hopfl,
THAT Council authorize Administration to reallocate funds from the McEwen/ Phair Sewer capital project to the Insulation Upgrades to Clarifier capital project in the amount of $10,900.
CARRIED
Bylaws and Resolutions
Tax Rates Bylaw 2017, No. 449 76/2017 Moved by Councillor Aitken, seconded by Councillor Courchesne,
THAT 'Tax Rates Bylaw 2017, No. 449' be given first three readings.
CARRIED
Any Other Business
Intergovernmental Relations Working Group - Mayor Lampman
Mayor Lampman advised Council that the SLRD Board will be discussing this issue at their next meeting and may seek appointment from Council to join the potential new working group. Council decided not to act on this issue until direction from the Board is provided. Both Councillor's Aitken and Courchesne expressed interest in joining the Special Committeework of group. the Page 7 of 137 Whole and Regular Meeting DISTRICT OF LILLOOET COUNCIL - APRIL 18, 2017
Notice of Motion
Nil.
Media Question Period
The media was not present.
Public Question Period
Nil. Adjournment
77/2017 Moved by Councillor Hopfl, seconded by Councillor Aitken,
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM.
Deputy Clerk Mayor
Special Committee of the Page 8 of 137 Whole and Regular Meeting _<_mc«mm: rjms?ms _<_m >9: Nu:N03 _u_m.32 Sn_.___oom.a moxBo _.=_oom.9mh. .26 ._.mm<<=_cm:m_o_oz mm.E3_m<._<_m<9 No? 3 Sm m=$ _._m__cmmm3m3:63 Hobo m3 3 mu_%ox_3m.,.m_ < Emmmm:02? 3m mmmoo: mm_uomm_c_m2 ~mo-~mm-.n...N....9.8: mmSimz?mz 8.5.32 oq _u<3m._. .:.m:_A _<_m:qmm:Tmz?mz...O,:mm: _<_o3= _<_m Last updated: April 26, 2017 Page 10 of 137 Report First Quarterly Council Improve Corporate Governance Ensure the District of Lillooet’s governance practices are transparent and accountable to Council and community. Action Responsibility Time Progress Completion Frame (Date/Res. No.) Create policy or bylaw amendment on DCO/CAO/ 2017 ‘Rising and Reporting’ in Public Council Meetings decisions and background considered at Closed Meeting whenever possible. Ensure staff provide comprehensive, CAO/Council Ongoing understandable written and verbal reports at Council meetings so the public has full understanding of issues. Ensure culture of ‘public service’ is CAO/Council Ongoing prevalent throughout the organization and dominates staff’s dealing with the community. Have staff publicly report, minimum CAO Three • Next report Spring 2017. Page 11 of 137 every four months, on: Times a Year • Budget versus expenditures to date; • Progress on achieving Council’s objectives; and • Key departmental activities and accomplishments Report First Quarterly Council Build Community (Part 1) Improve relationships with First Nations for the betterment of the regional community. Action Responsibility Time Progress Completion Frame (Date/Res. No.) Improve understanding of First Council/Staff Ongoing Nations cultural issues. Collaborate on Community to Council/Staff Ongoing Community (C2C) Forums. Invite First Nations leadership to a Mayor/DCO Summer joint, strictly social event. 2017 Collaborate on a joint Emergency Plan Fire Chief 2017/2018 • In March, meeting took place with and work together on a “mock T’it’q’et and Sekw’el’was disaster.” Emergency Program Coordinators to further discuss joint Emergency Planning. • Further meetings are planned for April, inviting other surrounding First Nation communities and the SLRD to discuss the topic of joint Page 12 of 137 planning and collaboration. Examine potential for jointly funded CAO 2018 District of Lillooet employment opportunities for First Nations. Report First Quarterly Council Examine potential for additional CAO/Mayor Ongoing shared services. Invite discussions on a centrally Council Ongoing located Cultural Centre on District of Lillooet lands. Page 13 of 137 Report First Quarterly Council Build Community (Part 2) Improve Lillooet’s connectivity to outside communities to access services. Action Responsibility Time Progress Completion Frame (Date/Res. No.) Advocate for public transportation Council Ongoing between Lillooet and Vancouver. Pursue re-establishment of passenger Council Ongoing • Correspondence issued in March train service between Prince George 2016. and Vancouver. Seek lobbying • Mayor Lampman & Mayor assistance from adjacent Mussatto met with Minister Stone communities. on Sept. 26, 2016. Examine ride sharing opportunities Council Ongoing with BC Transit’s advice. Improve broad-band connectivity for Council 2017/2018 • Options for improved broadband greater Lillooet. connectivity are being explored. Page 14 of 137 Report First Quarterly Council Build Community (Part 3) Recognize those that contribute to a better Lillooet and realize that Lillooet will only be stronger through improved communication. Action Responsibility Time Progress Completion Frame (Date/Res. No.) Host a volunteer appreciation Mayor/DCO April 2017 • Councillors Aitken and Hopfl barbeque for all of Lillooet appointed to help DCO plan recognizing that volunteers exist at event. many levels throughout the • First planning meeting took place community. April 27, 2017. Appreciate committed District staff Council/ May 2017 • Planning has started for this by: Dir. P. Works event. • Hosting staff appreciation luncheon; • Establish safety appreciation program. Page 15 of 137 Report First Quarterly Council Build Community (Part 4) Enhance housing opportunities. Action Responsibility Time Progress Completion Frame (Date/Res. No.) Conduct Seniors Housing Survey DCO July 2017 Page 16 of 137 Report First Quarterly Council Develop Financial Sustainability (Part 1) Ensure the District’s finances are in order both from an immediate and a long-term perspective. Action Responsibility Time Progress Completion Frame (Date/Res. No.) Develop an Asset Management Plan Dir. P. 2017/2018 • The Engineer will work on this Works/CAO/ with support from the summer CFO student engineer. Develop accurate job costing rates CFO/ 2017 • In progress; we have begun including vehicle charge-out rates Dir. P. Works tracking equipment hours with payroll to help in developing. Develop infrastructure grant Council/CAO/ 2017 application strategy and prioritization CFO Develop equitable and self-funding CAO/CFO 2017 • We have begun setting up our water rate structure by: system to enable the import/export of water meter • Complete water metering; reads so that consumption • Experience water system data will not have to be expenditures for full year; and Page 17 of 137 entered manually. • Update local service area tax and user fees. Report First Quarterly Council Develop Financial Sustainability (Part 1) Focus on core services. Action Responsibility Time Progress Completion Frame (Date/Res. No.) Undertake assessment of City Hall CAO/Council 2017 and determine its future. Determine tenure details of Public CAO 2017 Works Yard. Page 18 of 137 Report First Quarterly Council Develop Financial Sustainability (Part 2) Develop a long-term resolution to the REC Centre issue. Action Responsibility Time Progress Completion Frame (Date/Res. No.) Ensure any long-term sustainability Council 2017 • Meeting with LTC scheduled strategy for the REC Centre examines: for May 2017. • Services offered; • Strategies for increasing usage; • Operating costs for each service; • Capital costs for updating building; • Who pays; and • How much is “affordable.” Develop sponsorship strategy for Council Fall 2017 REC Centre. Continue with committee reviewing Council 2017 Page 19 of 137 the affordability of the REC Centre. Report First Quarterly Council Develop Financial Sustainability (Part 3) Work to diversify tax base and promote economic growth. Action Responsibility Time Progress Completion Frame (Date/Res. No.) Undertake opportunity identification CAO 2017 study for hydro-electric generation projects. Using GIS/Asset Management provide CAO/Council 2017 update on District’s land inventory. Examine feasibility of a CFO 2017 “accommodation tax” to raise revenues for tourist promotions. Improve District’s Development CAO 2017 Approval procedures and practices. Promote Lillooet as a place to relocate CAO 2017 a business or industry. Target “Green Business”; businesses that do not rely on walk up traffic. Page 20 of 137 Update development/redevelopment CAO/DCO 2017 • Will be considered with Zoning parking requirement on Main Street to Bylaw update – RFP closes promote development/redevelopment. early May. Review and update Permissive Tax CAO/DCO 2017 Exemption Policy. Report First Quarterly Council Advance Environmental Responsibility Ensure the District adheres to its environmental responsibilities and continually strives to be a “green community/”. Action Responsibility Time Progress Completion Frame (Date/Res. No.) Pursue a “Light of Life” program Dir. P. Works Ongoing enabling the community to purchase approved solar street lamps in memory of loved ones. The street lamps would be placed in strategic downtown locations to brighten and beautify downtown. Examine cost effective opportunities Dir. P. Works 2017 . to install solar power hardware in District facilities, particularly when updating facilities. Examine “sky-friendly” lighting Dir. P. Works 2017 replacement program. Page 21 of 137 Examine feasibility of establishing a Dir. P. Works 2017 • Preliminary research started downtown recycling centre. as well as discussion with SLRD. Install bicycle racks in key downtown Dir. P. Works 2017 locations, utilizing unique designs adding to downtown beautification. Report First Quarterly Council Identify safe cycle lane route for Dir . P. Works 2017 Highway 99; Lillooet to Seton Lake. Pursue improvements to Hwy 99 Council 2017/2018 between Lillooet and Seton Lake to establish a safe cycle lane. Promote recycling and expand Dir. P. Works 2017 • Preliminary research started awareness of recycling in Lillooet. as well as discussion with SLRD. Page 22 of 137 THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF LILLOOET COUNCIL REPORT