THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF FERNIE Regular Meeting of Council held at 7:00 pm on November 9, 2015 Council Chambers at City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie, B.C.
15 Minute Public Input Period AGENDA
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda and Late Items (subject to section 17 (1))
3. Adoption of Minutes
6 - 19 3.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of Council held on October 26, 2015. 2015-10-26 Regular Minutes
4. Business Arising from the Minutes
5. Public and other Hearings, and Consideration of Third Reading or Adoption of Bylaws and Issuance of Permits where applicable after each Hearing
6. Petitions and Delegation – Requests to address Council
20 - 29 6.1 Marsha Churchill and James Gittens on behalf of Hempire MD re: Request an exception to current bylaws to be able to provide cannabis to clients who have maintained medical approval.
2015-11-02 Application to Appear Before Council Medical Marijuana Dispensary Information to Council Presentation to Council
7. Staff Reports
30 - 39 7.1 License of Occupation – BC Hydro Weather Station. Report from the Director of Operations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorizes staff to execute the Agreement for the License of Occupation in the form attached to this staff report for a BC Hydro Weather Station to be installed on the grounds behind the City’s Main Sewage Pumping Station located at 7 Mt. McLean Street. 2015-10-28 Report to Council
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40 - 41 7.2 2015 Funds to Advance 2016 Road/Water/Sewer Projects. Report from the Director of Operations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That Council authorize staff to redirect unspent budget allocations from the 2015 Streets, Water & Sewer Capital Programs to advance the engineering for the 2016 Road, Water and Sewer Capital Program in the amount of $15,000 for each of the Water and Sewer Programs and $24,000 for the Streets Program. 2015-11-04 Report to Council
42 - 48 7.3 Appointment to the Beautification Committee. Report from the Deputy Clerk.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: THAT Mr. Jeremiah Pauw be appointed to the Beautification Committee as a member of the community-at-large. 2015-11-09 Report to Council
49 - 61 7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director of Fire and Emergency Services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council endorse the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative and direct Chief Ruiter to submit an application under the UBCM FireSmart Grant Program on behalf of the City of Fernie and, if the grant application is successful, that Council authorize the execution of a contract between the City of Fernie and Mr. Alan Westhaver for the provision of eligible FireSmart activities for a cost not to exceed the amount of the grant. 2015-10-22 Report to Council FireSmart Grant Program Guide FireSmart Grant Program Proposal Alan Westhaver - CV FireSmart News Article
8. Unfinished Business
9. Correspondence
62 9.1 Email regarding an Invitation to join the Compact of Mayors 2015-10-15 Email
10. Reports of Committees, Committee of the Whole and Commissions
11. Bylaws
12. New Business
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13. Information Items
63 - 64 13.1 Letter from CanAus Coal Limited re: Project Description Submission for the Proposed Michel Creek Coking Coal – Loop Ridge Mine Project. 9) 2015-10-30 Email Proposed Michel Creek Coking Mine 9) 2015-10-27 Letter re: Proposed Michel Creek Coking Coal Project
65 - 68 13.2 Email from the BC Ministry of Energy & Mines re: Community Energy Leadership Program Call for Applications for 2016-17. 2015-10-16 Email Community Energy Leadership Program
69 - 76 13.3 Letter from the RCMP re: 2015-2016 Annual Performance Plan. 2015-10-23 Letter from RCMP Annual Performance Plan (APP) Abridged Version Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Sparwood Detachment
77 - 79 13.4 Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) - 2016 Leadership Forum. 2015-10-28 LGLA - 2016 Leadership Forum
80 - 81 13.5 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Convention 2016 FCM Convention 2016 - Winnipeg, MB June 3 - 5 FCM - Accommodation
82 - 85 13.6 Email from Minister Stone re: BikeBC 2015-10-23 Email 2015-05-29 Letter from City of Fernie
86 - 87 13.7 Building Officials Report and Permit Progress Report for October 2015 Report for October 2015
88 - 95 13.8 Email from BC Labour Heritage re: Remembering Working People 2015-11-03 Email from BC Labour Heritage Inventory Form Nomination Form Project Description Remembering Working People
96 13.9 Letter from the District of Elkford re: Elkford Transfer Station. 2015-10-28 Letter re: Elkford Transfer Station
97 - 99 13.10 Email from Columbia Basin Trust - Newsletter # 77 for the Month of October 2015. Newsletter # 77 October 2015
100 - 101 13.11 Email from the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association re: Upcoming Conference.
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2015-10-20 Email
102 13.12 Proclamation A Day For Our Common Future - Dec 11 2015 Proclamation
103 - 106 13.13 Email regarding an update from The Heart And Stroke Foundation. 2015-10-15 Email
107 - 109 13.14 Interior Health, Drinking Water - Fall 2015 Newsletter Fall 2015 Newsletter
110 13.15 Letter from BC Hydro re: BC Hydro contributes to Fernie Community & Business Excellence Awards. 2015-10-01 Letter
111 - 113 13.16 Email from Municipal Insurance Association of BC (MIABC) re: Board Highlights 2015-10-26 Email MIABC Board Highlights - Fall 2015
114 - 117 13.17 Union of British Columbia of Municipalities (UBCM) Newsletter - The Compass - 2015-10-28 & 11-02 Editions UBCM - The Compass - 2015-10-28 UBCM - The Compass - 2015-11-04
118 - 121 13.18 Email from Interior Health re: Radon Screening Opportunity 2015-10-27 Email
122 - 127 13.19 Email from Federation of BC Woodlot Associations re Sept-Oct Communicator 2015-10-28 Email
128 - 129 13.20 2015-11-05 Email re: BC Healthy Communities 2015-11-05 Email
130 13.21 2015-11-02 Email re: Voters Community Challenge - Update 2015-11-02 Email
131 13.22 Letter from The Salvation Army re: Donation 2015-11-04 Letter
132 13.23 Letter of Introduction from Auditor General for Local Government. 2015-11-05 Letter of Introduction from Auditor General for Local Government
14. Reports from Council
15. Resolution to Close Meeting to the Public
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THAT the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Section 90(1)(c) and (e) of the Community Charter, as the subject matter being considered at this time relates to:
15.1 Labour Relations.
15.2 The acquisition disposition or expropriation of land or improvements if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality.
16. Adjourn
15 Minute Public Input Period
Page 5 of 132 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF FERNIE
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held at 7:00 PM on October 26, 2015 in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC.
Elected Officials Appointed Staff Mayor M. Giuliano D. Cockwell, Director of Operational Services Councillor J. Levesque C. Fox, Director of Financial and Computer Services <7:00 – 8:30pm> Councillor D. McSkimming J. Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer Councillor D. Schafer B. Lennox, Director of Planning Councillor A. Qualizza T. Ruiter, Director of Fire & Emergency Services Councillor J. Warshawsky S. Zral, Deputy Clerk
1. Mayor Giuliano called the meeting to order at 7:00pm CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND LATE ITEMS Amend agenda to remove item 5.1 Moved by Councillor Levesque Seconded by Councillor Schafer THAT the Agenda be amended to remove item 5.1 Development Variance Permit Application No. 375 for Montane Developments from the Agenda and that the agenda as amended be adopted. CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of Council held on October 13, 2015.
2015-10-13 R Moved by Councillor McSkimming Seconded by Councillor Warshawsky THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 13, 2015 be adopted as presented. CARRIED
5. PETITIONS AND DELEGATION – REQUESTS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL 5.1 Ms. Jody Jacob was in attendance to provide an overview of the Jody Jacob, Cranbrook & District proposed Community Fund program for Fernie. She indicated the fund Community Foundations re: request for funding is governed by local community members and will form its own granting committee. The Community Fund will be invested through a partnership with the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation, which invests its assets with the Vancouver Foundation.
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The Fernie Community Fund will serve Fernie and the surrounding geographical area of Morrissey, Fernie Alpine Resort, West Fernie, Dicken Road and Hosmer.
Ms. Jacob noted it will take $125,000 to launch the Fernie Community Fund noting that $25,000 is to be raised from the Community, hopefully the City of Fernie will participate and contribute up to $25,000 matching funds as currently there are $25,000 secured from an anonymous donor as well up to $50,000 matching funds from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) that are also secured.
Moved by Councillor McSkimming Seconded by Councillor Schafer THAT the funding request from Cranbrook & District Community Foundations be forwarded to the upcoming budget deliberations for council's consideration. CARRIED
7. STAFF REPORTS 7.1 The October 26, 2015 Report re: Budget Variance Analysis & Capital & Budget Variance Analysis & Capital One-time Project Update – Jan-Sept 2015 was reviewed. The Director & One-time Project Update – Jan- Sept 2015 of Financial and Computer Services provided an overview and responded to questions from Council.
Moved by Councillor Qualizza Seconded by Councillor McSkimming THAT Council accept the Budget Variance Analysis and Capital & One- time Operating Projects update for January to September 2015 Report as information. CARRIED
6.2 The October 22, 2015 Report re: Age Friendly Community Project Grant Age Friendly Community Project was reviewed. The Director of Leisure Services provided an overview Grant. and responded to questions from Council.
Moved by Councillor McSkimming Seconded by Councillor Qualizza THAT Council passes a motion in support of the proposed project and grant application, initiated by the Senior Citizen Society of Fernie and District. CARRIED
6.3 The October 22, 2015 Report re: Unsightly Property at 825-4th St was Clean Up of Unsightly Property reviewed. The Chief Administrative Officer provided an overview and Located at 825-4th Street. responded to questions from Council.
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Moved by Councillor McSkimming Seconded by Councillor Qualizza THAT Officers, employees or agents of the City of Fernie be authorized to enter onto the property located at 825-4th Street, after giving reasonable notice to the owner of the property, to take the required action to remove all garbage, derelict vehicles, accumulation of junk, sheet metals, motor vehicles parts, debris and refuse on entire property at the expense of the owner of the subject property, and recover the costs incurred from that owner as a debt in accordance with sections 16 and 17 of the Community Charter, [SBC 2003] Ch. 26. CARRIED
9. CORRESPONDENCE 9.1 The October 15, 2015 letter from The Royal Canadian Legion regarding The Royal Canadian Legion re: Remembrance Day was reviewed. Remembrance Day Ceremony Moved by Councillor Qualizza Seconded by Councillor Warshawsky THAT Council grant the requests to The Royal Canadian Legion to hold a parade to the Cenotaph on the Courthouse Grounds on November 11, 2015 as well permission to fly the Poppy Flag during Veterans week (Oct 30 - Nov 11, 2015). CARRIED
9.2 The October 15, 2015 letter from Chris Baillie regarding Mount Fernie Chris Baillie re: Condition of Mount Park Road was reviewed by Council. Fernie Park Road Moved by Councillor McSkimming Seconded by Councillor Schafer THAT Council forwards a response to Mr. & Mrs. Baillie advising them the Mount Fernie Park Road will be discussed during the upcoming budget deliberations. CARRIED
11. BYLAWS 11.1 The October 26, 2015 Report re: Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw No. Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw 2284 was reviewed. The Director of Financial and Computer Services No. 2284 consideration for Adoption. provided an overview and responded to questions from Council.
Moved by Councillor Qualizza Seconded by Councillor Schafer That Council adopt the recommended Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2284. CARRIED
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
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11.1 The (UBCM) Newsletter - The Compass October 14 and 21 Editions, (UBCM) Newsletter - The Compass 2015 were received. October 14 /21 Editions, 2015
11.2 The October 2, 2015 letter from BC Assessment regarding the re- BC Assessment re: Reorganization organization within the organization was received.
11.3 The October 19, 2015 Letter from the BC Professional Fire Fighters' BC Professional Fire Fighters' Association re: Support of the all-hazard response service was received. Association re: Support of the all- hazard response service. 11.4 The October 21, 2015 letter from BC Hydro to the Fernie Chamber of BC Hydro contribution to Griz Days - Commerce regarding a financial contribution to the 2016 Griz Days 2016 Event was received.
11.5 The October 22, 2015 Email from the Humanity Network regarding Humanity Network re: World Food World Food Day, 2015 was received. Day, 2015.
14. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL 14.1 Councillor McSkimming informed Council on the passing of Brooke Brook Malakoff Malakoff. A young girl who grew up here and recently lost her battle with cancer. He requested that a letter of condolence be forwarded to her family.
Moved by Councillor McSkimming Seconded by Councillor Qualizza THAT the Mayor on behalf of the City of Fernie send a letter of condolence to the Malakoff family. CARRIED
Councillor Qualizza Moved by Councillor McSkimming FCM – CISAL Seconded by Councillor Warshawsky THAT Council offer their support to Councillor Qualizza in her volunteerism by her joining the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) program - Sustainable and Inclusive Communities in Latin America. (CISAL). CARRIED
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ADJOURN Mayor Giuliano adjourned the Regular at 8:30pm.
Mayor Giuliano, Chair
Sheryl Zral, Deputy Clerk
I hereby certify the foregoing to be the correct Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held October 26, 2015.
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COMMUNITY MEANS SO MANY THINGS TO SO MANY PEOPLE. AND THE WORLD TO US. IN ALL WE DO AND ALL WE SAY, WE’RE ALL FOR COMMUNITY.
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Three main priorities
ENDOWMENT BUILDING: We bring donors to the table as community builders, and help them formulate and realize their philanthropic goals, matching their interests and concerns with community needs and organizations, and finding innovative and responsible ways to give their investments lasting impact.
GRANTING: The CDCF has given more than $368,000 to the community since 2004. In 2015 over $35,000 will be received by non-profit organizations serving our community.
CONVENING COMMUNITY: We bring together people to identify long-term needs and opportunities and invest in sustainable solutions, helping our communities become resilient, resourceful, and ready for the future
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FERNIE COMMUNITY FUND
Through generous donations and the commitment of Fernie community members, a permanent endowment fund will launch in 2015. The Fernie Community Fund is governed by local community members and will form its own granting committee. The Fernie Community Fund will be invested through a partnership with the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation, which invests its assets with the Vancouver Foundation. Page 13 of 132
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Leadership: turn $50,000 into $125,000 by Dec. 31
Up to $25,000 raised from community Matched up to $25,000 from Up to $25,000 in anonymous donor (secured) matching funds from the City of Fernie
Up to $50,000 matching funds from Columbia $125,000 to launch Basin Trust (secured) Fernie Community Fund Page 14 of 132 3.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting Council held on October 26...
That would mean….
Approximately, based on 10 years of historical return on investments, approximately $4,000 to $6,000 will be available annually to support non-profit organizations and projects in the Fernie community every year. Endowment funds are held in perpetuity, which means the Fernie Community Fund’s ability to support local non-profits is not only secure and permanent, but will grow stronger every year. Page 15 of 132 3.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting Council held on October 26...
BRINGING DONORS TO THE TABLE AS COMMUNITY BUILDERS
Through the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation, Cranbrook resident Melodie Hull, a registered psychiatric nurse, realized her goal of establishing an endowment fund supporting local people with chronic and persistent mental health challenges and addictions. The Melodie Hull Fund for Mental Health was established in 2008 with $500, and received a lump sum contribution of $10,000 in 2015. It will begin granting back to the community in 2016. The CDCF will ensure Melodie’s fund serves the community in the way she envisioned, and will do
Page 16 of 132 so forever.
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Community Foundations can leverage funding opportunities
PARTNERS FOR PLACES -- A successful matching grant program, Partners for Places creates opportunities for cities in North America to improve communities by providing financial support for projects identified in official community plans where a partnership exists between a municipality, community foundations and non-profit organization. (For example, Vancouver Greenest City initiative). The grant program will provide partnership investments between $25,000 and $75,000 for one year projects, or $50,000 and $150,000 for two year projects, with a 1:1 match required by one or more local foundations.
CANADA CULTURAL INVESTMENT FUND – An application is submitted jointly by a not-for- profit professional arts organization and an associated community foundation. The program invites active involvement from the private sector in the cultural affairs of the community by providing matching funds for every dollar raised from private donors, to create endowment funds Page 17 of 132 or to increase existing ones. The maximum amount that can be requested is 50% of the average total revenues for the organization’s past three completed fiscal years. 3.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting Council held on October 26...
This is Your Community Fund
The Fernie Community Fund serves Fernie and the surrounding geographical area of Morrissey, Fernie Alpine Resort, West Fernie, Dicken Road, and Hosmer. It enhances the quality of life for area residents by:
Attracting and developing permanent endowment funds through responsible stewardship; Assessing and responding to existing and emerging community needs through grants to qualified donees; Offering a means for individuals and organizations to contribute to our
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And it’s only the beginning… Page 19 of 132 Application to Appear Before Council or Committee of the Whole as a Delegate or Delegation
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Each delegation is limited to 5 minutes unless a longer period is agreed to by unanimous vote of those members present pursuant to the Council Procedure Bylaw.
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6.1 Marsha Churchill and James Gittens on behalf of Hempire ... Page 20 of 132 Medical Marijuana Dispensary Executive Summary
HempireMD is seeking a meeting with City Council to request an exception to current bylaws so that it may provide cannabis to clients who have obtained medical approval. Our primary focus willbe on our clients’ wellness, helping them alleviate painful or chronic conditions. We willdispense safe, high-quality products that are professionally processed, packaged and presented to clients in a compassionate, service-focusedenvironment. We willbe located within the municipality of Fernie, BC. Our Service
We will create and maintain an atmosphere based on professionalism, compassion, security, and privacy. We will provide the widest variety of the highest grade of medical marijuana to our clients. We will help eliminate negative stigmas attached to medical marijuana, dispensaries, and patients—in-need through industry—|eading education and service. We will create a positive example within the medical- marijuana industry and to other municipalities while working closely with the City of Fernie as Canada transitions out of prohibition to a fully legalized and regulated market. We willrespect and honor the laws that willbe written by the federal, provincial and municipal governments with regards to the regulation and sale of medical marijuana. The Market Under current legislation, over 30,000 patients are authorized to possess medical marijuana in Canada. Health Canada estimates medical marijuana sales will hit $1.3 billionannually by 2024, with some 450,000 estimated registered users. An estimated 500,000 Canadians currently use cannabis for medical
purposes —acquired from all sources, official and illicit—— based on survey projections from 2012. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/health-canada—swamped—with-medicai—marijuana-business- applications-1.2661070 http://business.financiaIpost.com/news/agriculture/canadian—marijuana—stocks—jump-as-Iiberal~wins- signa|s—|egalization-on-the—table
A Safe Alternative
Our direct competition, the black market, does not provide reliable or responsible access to premium- quality cannabis and cannabis-related products in our community. The black market does not provide a safe, clean, quality product free of mold and pesticides. The black market does not test for THCand CBD levels to allow for safe, consistent dosing. The black market does not educate or control who buys their products. The black market willsellto anyone.
We will provide safe, reliable access to high-quality cannabis and related products to residents in the Elk Valley. We will engage in advocacy and education about medical marijuana and its uses. We will not sell to minors. We guarantee that our products will only be sold to clients who supply us with one of the following:
o A Doctors Prescription/Medical Document completed by a licensed Canadian Health Practitioner. o A valid MMAR Authorization to possess medical marijuana. o A valid membership with a Health Canada Medical Marijuana LicensedProducer. - A membership with another compassion club or medical marijuana dispensary in Canada (Note: acceptance of third party memberships is at our discretion.)
6.1 Marsha Churchill and James Gittens on behalf of Hempire ... Page 21 of 132 Problems with the current model of medical-marijuana distribution Our concern is that people who are in need of alternatives to pharmaceutical anti-emetics (nausea control) and analgesics (for example, powerful and highlyaddictive opiate-based pain killers) are being denied a safe and effective way to access medical marijuana, in all its possible iterations. Patients going through Health Canada must still do much of their own research and experimentation into the different delivery methods (smoking vs ingesting, for example). Other patients must seek their medicine on the black market - where there are no regulations.
We believe that Fernie should regulate the distribution of medical marijuana using best practices, as is being done, and studied, in many municipalities across BCand the country. With the belief that medical marijuana has a legitimate place in our society, we want to see a responsible model of distribution. Such a model will include:
- Rigorous training program for our employees: We will strive to provide the most current information to our staff, thereby making it readily available to our clients.
0 Extensive security measures: There will be 18 cameras in and around the location, professionally installed as to make them as unobtrusive as possible. Clients must remove hoodies and backpacks so that video documentation may be taken. Bars willcover windows that are not Lexan (bullet proof glass), and heavy, industrial doors will be installed. A safe will store products when the dispensary is closed, and while open, there willalways be two staff members on site.
0 Responsible vetting of clients: Upon entering the business, clients willbe greeted by one employee and asked to provide lD. Persons under the age of 19 will not be permitted to enter the building. To purchase products, clients must provide proper documentation, and ID must be shown again at point of purchase.
With a responsible model of distribution in place, we feel any riskswould be mitigated in developing this business. It is our current belief that, when drafting legislation, the Federal and ProvincialGovernments willinclude input from constituents, academics, health-care professionals, clients, municipalities and the hundreds of operating medical marijuana dispensaries across Canada who are currently supplying this important service.
We would like to followthe model that the city of Kimberlyhas taken as we feel that this is the best way for municipalities to take a pro—active approach to the coming tide of legalization. We feel that not only are these two municipalities closely related geographically but they have or share many of the same economic drivers and diverse demographic profiles. Management Team
The management team is led by Chief Executive OfficerMarsha Churchillwho founded Hempire in 1998 and went on to successfully franchise the business. Marsha has spent half her life in the hemp/medical- marijuana industry and is passionate about the opportunity to provide this service to the community of Fernie BC.
James Gittens, Manager, has long been an advocate of medical marijuana. As part-owner of Midge's Mags (RIP)and the contractor behind the renovation at the Vogue Theater, he has been involved in the retail/constructionsector in Fernie for many years. Location
Since no marijuana dispensary regulations exist, location willbe determinedby best practices (distance from schools, for example) and by working closelywith the City of Fernie.
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Current Market
• 50,000 patients current Such a disparity between authorized users of authorized users and medical marijuana estimated users in • 500,000 estimated Canada means that the current users of medical majority of medical marijuana marijuana users are getting their medicine from the black market. • Health Canada estimates 450,000 registered users by 2024 This is not an ideal situation for patients seeking medicine. Page 24 of 132 6.1 Marsha Churchill and James Gittens on behalf of Hempire ...
Market Comparison
Black Market HempireMD • Unreliable supply • Reliable supply • Lack of choice (primarily dry • Variety of products (edible, material) tinctures) • • THC or CBD levels unknown Tested for THC and CBD levels • Consistent dosages • Inconsistent dosages • Knowledgeable, client-focused • Lack of education service • Potentially unsafe (herbicides, • Safe, compassionate pesticides, mould) environment • Will sell to anyone • Clients must see a health-care professional Page 25 of 132 6.1 Marsha Churchill and James Gittens on behalf of Hempire ...
Kimberley Model
• Originally granted one license
• Have since granted two more
• Believe that this should be determined by the free market, with municipal regulation
• “Quietly over the past four or five years alternative medicine businesses have emerged and this has the makings of an industry,” Kimberley Mayor Don McCormick stated. “Kimberley currently has approximately 20 businesses that are engaged in what would be called alternative health services, such as massage, hydrotherapy, reflexology, acupuncture, spas, yoga, chiropractic, physiotherapy. Very clearly there is a need in this community for these types of services our demographic expects.” Page 26 of 132 6.1 Marsha Churchill and James Gittens on behalf of Hempire ...
HempireMD Service
• Atmosphere based on professionalism, compassion, security and privacy (PIPA/Personal Protection Information Act) • Industry leading education to help eliminate negative stigmas associated to medical marijuana, dispensaries and clients-in-need • Create a positive example within the industry and to other municipalities while working closely with the City of Fernie while Canada transitions out of prohibition. • Respect and honor all laws to be written by the federal, provincial and municipal governments Page 27 of 132 6.1 Marsha Churchill and James Gittens on behalf of Hempire ...
Recent Medical Research
• 50% of neuropathic • McGill study, the largest pain patients receive to date, showed that zero decrease in pain long-term medical from conventional cannabis use is safe treatment • 67% of those achieve a • UVic found that 87% of 30% decrease in pain medical cannabis from vaporized medical patients reduced their cannabis use of alcohol, illicit and • Chronic pain costs 1 prescription drugs trillion US per year Page 28 of 132
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Best Operating Practices
• keeps all patient information confidential and secure. • accepts patients who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory and minors who have written consent from a parent or legal guardian. • requires the patient to present a documentation demonstrating a diagnosis and related symptom/s for which cannabis has well-documented potential medical applications, and an additional recommendation for cannabis use for other conditions and related symptoms. • supports patients that face barriers to access due to their medical condition or symptoms to obtain necessary confirmation of diagnosis and recommendation for use. • ensures that cannabis and cannabis products are dispensed in a clean environment. • the best practices to standards for natural health products, with traceable bar codes. • abides by universal precautions for infection control.
Page 29 of 132 • complies with all applicable municipal, provincial/territorial, and federal health and safety requirements. STAFF REPORT Council
Date: October 28, 2015 To: Her Worship Mayor Giuliano and Members of Council From: Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services Subject: License of Occupation – BC Hydro Weather Station
RECOMMENDATION
That Council authorizes staff to execute the Agreement for the License of Occupation in the form attached to this staff report for a BC Hydro Weather Station to be installed on the grounds behind the City’s Main Sewage Pumping Station located at 7 Mt. McLean Street.
BACKGROUND
BC Hydro has approached the City with a request to establish an automated weather monitoring station in Fernie. The station will be used to measure air temperature, precipitation and possibly snow depth and is proposed to be located adjacent to the manual weather station that the City operates on behalf of Environment Canada within the grounds of the City’s Main Sewage Pumping Station on Mt. McLean Drive.
The benefits to having this station located on these premises include: The area is protected by fence; The data collected will easily correlate with historical data collected by the Environment Canada Station; The City will have access to this data for our own statistics; Once confidence in the automation process is confirmed, the process of data collection that our crews are involved with may be eliminated;
The term of the License of Occupation is for 10 years with a standard renewal clause at the end of that term. Should the City wish to re-occupy the grounds for our own purposes, written notice of 3 months is the agreed upon terms to have the equipment removed. There is language within the agreement to indemnify the City against all losses, damages, costs and liabilities arising out of or in connection with any breach or violations of the agreement or any personal injury, death or property damage occurring on the licensed area. (see schedule B in the agreement).
OPTIONS
7.1 License of Occupation – BC Hydro Weather Station. Report... Page 30 of 132 1. That Council authorizes staff to execute the Agreement for the License of Occupation in the form attached to this staff report for a BC Hydro Weather Station to be installed on the grounds behind the City’s Main Sewage Pumping Station located at 7 Mt. McLean Street.
2. Deny the authorization to execute the License of Occupation agreement for a BC Hydro Weather Station to be installed on the grounds behind the City’s Main Sewage Pumping Station.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Option 1.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services
Attachement: License of Occupation Agreement – BC Hydro
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LICENCE OF OCCUPATION
THIS LICENCE is dated for reference as of November 10th, 2015,
BETWEEN:
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF FERNIE 501 – 3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, B.C. V0B 1M0
(the “Licensor”)
AND: BRITISH COLUMBIA HYDRO AND POWER AUTHORITY c/o Properties, 12th Floor - 333 Dunsmuir Street Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 5R3
(“Hydro”)
BACKGROUND
A. The Licensor is the registered owner of the lands legally described as follows:
P.I.D. 016-395-221
Parcel 5 (Plan DD 11595) District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Except Part Included in Plans 4728, 5471, 7354, 9382, 9429, 9899, 9989, 10777 and 12606
(the “Land”).
B. The Licensor has agreed to allow Hydro and Hydro’s employees, agents, contractors, permittees and licensees to access all or any portion of the Land shown outlined in red on the plan attached as Schedule A (the “Licensed Area”) and install the Weather Station within the Licensed Area in the approximate location as set out in Schedule A on the terms and conditions set out in this Licence.
AGREEMENTS
For value received, the parties agree as follows:
1. Grant. The Licensor grants to Hydro and Hydro’s employees, agents, contractors, permittees and licensees a non-exclusive right and licence to use the Licensed Area for the following permitted use:
(a) a weather station in order to provide high resolution air temperature and precipitation
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data; and
(b) for ingress and egress with or without vehicles, equipment, supplies and machinery to, and from the Weather Station (defined below) and through the Licensed Area.
2. Weather Station. Hydro shall be permitted to construct, install, use, repair, replace, upgrade, operate, maintain, and remove all equipment necessary for the Licensee’s permitted use of the Licensed Area including a weather station consisting of a 3 meter high instrumentation tower complete with air temperature sensor, precipitation gauge, datalogger with GOES satellite transmitter, battery and solar charging system, and antennae to transmit data (collectively, the “Weather Station”).
3. Term. This Licence will commence on Nov 10, 2015 and will end on Nov 9, 2025 (the “Term”) unless canceled in accordance with the terms hereof.
4. Fees. Hydro will pay to the Licensor the following amount(s), in advance, at the following time(s):
$1.00 (the “Licence Fees”)
5. No Waste or Nuisance. In Hydro’s use of the Licensed Area, Hydro will not commit or allow any waste or destruction of the Licensed Area.
6. Maintenance/ Service. Hydro may enter onto and use the Licensed Area to service and maintain the Weather Station as deemed necessary by Hydro and without limiting such rights it is anticipated that the normal servicing interval will be 3 times per year, once in the fall to winterize the station (September early October), once in mid-winter (January) and once in the late spring (April –May). Additional service trip(s) may be required if any unexpected data issues occurs. Hydro will at its sole cost keep the Weather Station in a safe, clean and tidy condition and in good repair.
7. Vegetation Removal / Maintenance. Hydro shall have the right to conduct minor vegetation removal in proximity of the Weather Station during initial construction and to periodically perform future vegetation removal to ensure quality of data collection is not impacted by vegetation growth.
8. Repair and Removal. On the expiry or sooner termination of this Licence, Hydro will remove the Weather Station that it has constructed or placed on the Licensed Area (unless otherwise agreed by the Licensor in writing), and will restore the Licensed Area as closely as is practically possible to the condition the Licensed Area was in at the commencement of this Licence.
9. Compliance with Laws. Hydro will comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to its use and occupation of the Licensed Area, including Environmental Laws (defined below).
10. No Transfer. Hydro may not sublicence or assign any of its rights under this Licence without the Licensor’s prior written consent, which consent the Licensor will not unreasonably withhold or delay.
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11. Property Taxes and Liens.
(a) Taxes. Hydro will pay to the Licensor all property taxes attributable to Hydro’s use of the Licensed Area as determined by assessment or taxing authorities having jurisdiction over the Licensed Area within 30 days after receipt of the Licensor’s statement for them; and
(b) Liens. Hydro will cause to be discharged any lien, encumbrance or charge upon the Land which arises out of the use of the Licensed Area by Hydro.
12. Inspection. The Licensor and its authorized representatives will have the right to enter upon the Licensed Area at any time as well as other persons as the Licensor may authorize from time to time for such purpose as the Licensor may determine, in its sole discretion, so long as such purpose does not in Hydro’s reasonable opinion affect the quality of data collected by the Weather Station..
13. Licensor – No Interference. The Licensor agrees not to use, construct, install, place, operate or maintain any equipment, machinery, structures, or buildings (“Licensor’s Works”) within 5 meters of the Weather Station if the Licensor’s Works could in Hydro’s reasonable opinion affect the quality of data collected by the Weather Station.
14. Environmental Definitions. In this Licence the following terms have the following meanings:
“Contaminants” means pollutants, contaminants, deleterious substances, underground or aboveground tanks, lead, asbestos, asbestos-containing materials, hazardous, corrosive, or toxic substances, hazardous waste, waste, polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”), PCB-containing equipment or materials, pesticides, defoliants, fungi (including mould and spores arising from fungi), or any other solid, liquid, gas, vapour, odour, heat, sound, vibration, radiation, or combination of any of them, which is now or hereafter prohibited, controlled, or regulated under Environmental Laws or may necessitate, invite or permit a Government Authority to require remedial or investigatory action under any Environmental Laws;
“Environmental Laws” means any statutes, laws, regulations, orders, bylaws, standards, guidelines, protocols, criteria, permits, codes of practice and other lawful requirements of any Government Authority, having jurisdiction over the Licensed Area now or hereafter in force relating in any way to the environment, environmental assessment, Contaminants (including the use, manufacture, handling, transportation, production, disposal, discharge, storage or emission of Contaminants), occupational health and safety, protection of any form of plant or animal life or transportation of dangerous goods, including the principles of common law and equity; and
“Government Authority” means any federal, provincial, state, municipal, regional or local government or government authority, domestic or foreign, and includes any department, commission, bureau, board, administrative agency, regulatory body, minister, director, approving officer, manager, or other person of similar authority of any of the foregoing.
15. Environmental Requirements. Hydro covenants and agrees with the Licensor as follows:
(a) to promptly and strictly comply, and cause any person for whom it is in law responsible to comply, with all Environmental Laws regarding the use and occupancy of the
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Licensed Area by Hydro, including obtaining all applicable permits or other authorizations;
(b) not to store, use, manufacture, sell, release, dispose, transport, handle, bring or allow to remain on, in or under any part of the Licensed Area or the Land any Contaminants except in strict accordance with all Environmental Laws; and
(c) to promptly notify the Licensor:
(i) if Hydro has knowledge that any Contaminants have been released in the Licensed Area by Hydro or those for whom Hydro is responsible at law, or have otherwise come to be located on, under or about the Licensed Areain breach of Environmental Laws by Hydro or those for whom Hydro is responsible at law, or
(ii) of any charge, order, investigation, or notice of violation or non-compliance issued against Hydro or relating to the operations at the Licensed Area by Hydro or those for whom Hydro is responsible at law under any Environmental Laws, or of any notice, claim, action or other proceeding against Hydro or in respect of the Licensed Area concerning any Contaminants allegedly released from or related to the Licensed Area in respect of Hydro’s use of the Licensed Area; and
(d) to promptly remove and remediate, upon the written request of the Licensor, any Contaminants from the Licensed Area to the extent caused by the use of the Licensed Area by Hydro or those for whom Hydro is responsible at law, and in a manner which conforms to Environmental Laws governing such removal.
16. Termination. This Licence may be terminated:
(a) by the Licensor, if Hydro breaches any of its obligations under this Licence and fails to remedy the breach within 30 days of receiving written notice from the Licensor specifying such breach;
(b) by the Licensor on 90 days prior written notice given during a period of the year in which removal of the Weather Station and restoration of the Licensed Area as required in this Licence would not be hindered or made more difficult due to weather conditions; and
(c) by Hydro at any time after giving the Licensor no less than 30 days prior notice of the termination. Hydro will not be liable to compensate the Licensor for damages, costs or losses resulting from the exercise of Hydro’s right of termination.
On the termination date specified in the notice of termination issued pursuant to subparagraphs (a), (b), or (c) above, Hydro will peaceably surrender and leave the Licensed Area in accordance with its covenants under this Licence (including the environmental provisions).
17. Notice. Where service of a notice or a document is required under this Licence, the notice or document will be in writing and will be deemed to have been served if delivered or mailed to the intended party at its address specified on page 1 of this Licence. The notice or document will be deemed to have been received on the day it is delivered, if delivered personally, or 7 days after
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the date it was mailed. Either party may, by notice in writing to the other, specify another address for service of notices under this Licence.
18. Counterparts. This Licence may be executed in counterparts and when each party has executed a counterpart each of the counterparts will be deemed to be an original and all of the counterparts when taken together will constitute one and the same agreement.
19. Delivery. This Licence or a counterpart thereof may be executed by a party and transmitted by facsimile or electronic transmission and if so executed and transmitted this Licence will be for all purposes as effective and binding upon the party as if the party had delivered an originally executed document.
20. Governing Law. This Licence will be governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the applicable laws of Canada. The parties hereby attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia.
21. No Partnership. This Licence does not create a partnership, employment agreement, lease or joint venture relationship between the parties.
22. Remedies. The Licensor’s remedies contained in this Licence are in addition to any other remedy available to the Licensor at law or in equity.
23. Severability. If all or any part of any section of this Licence is found to be illegal or unenforceable, that part or section will be considered separate and severable and the remaining parts or sections, as the case may be, will remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
24. Waiver. Any waiver by the Licensor of any term or condition in this Licence must be in writing to be effective. Any waiver of any term or condition in this Licence will not be a waiver of any further or other breach.
25. Consent. The Licensor’s consent or approval to any act by Hydro requiring the Licensor’s consent or approval of the Licensor will not be considered to waive or render unnecessary consent or approval to any subsequent similar act.
26. Enurement. This Licence will bind and benefit each party and its respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors and in the case of Hydro, its permitted assigns, and in the case of the Licensor, its assigns.
27. Entire Agreement. This Licence constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may not be amended except by a written agreement signed by the parties.
28. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in this Licence.
29. Schedules. The schedules attached to this Licence form part of this Licence.
30. Interpretation. Words in one gender include all genders, and words in the singular include the plural and vice versa. Statutory references include a reference to any amendments (including replacement legislation).
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31. Including. The word “including” when following any general statement, term, or matter is not to be construed to limit such general statement, term, or matter to the specific items set forth immediately following such word or to similar items but rather such general statement, term, or matter is to be construed to refer to all other items that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term, or matter.
TO EVIDENCE THEIR AGREEMENT, the parties have executed this Licence as of the date first above written.
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF FERNIE By its authorized signatory(ies):
Name: Title:
Name: Title:
BRITISH COLUMBIA HYDRO AND POWER AUTHORITY By its authorized signatory:
Name: Title:
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Schedule A
Plan of Licensed Area attached (to be in color)
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Schedule B
Additional Terms
Renewal. Upon receiving written notice from Hydro at least six months prior to the expiration of the Term, the Licensor will grant to Hydro a renewal licence for the Licensed Area for a further term of ten (10) years on the same terms and conditions as this Licence except this right of renewal.
Data. Hydro agrees that it will make available to the Licensor and to the general public the high resolution air temperature and precipitation data collected by Hydro pursuant to this Licence by posting such data on Hydro’s external website at www.bchydro.com.
Indemnity. Hydro covenants and agrees to indemnify and save the Licensor harmless against all losses, damages, costs and liabilities arising of out of or in connection with:
(a) any breach, violation or non-performance of any covenant, condition or agreement in this Licence by Hydro; and
(b) any personal injury, death or property damage occurring on the Licensed Area by virtue of the Licensee's occupation or use of the Licensed Area,
except where the loss, damage, cost, or liability was caused by the negligence or willful act of the Licensor, any third party on the Licensed Area with the permission of the Licensor, or those for whom the Licensor is responsible at law.
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Date: November 4, 2015 To: Her Worship Mayor Giuliano and Members of Council From: Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services Subject: 2015 Funds to Advance 2016 Road/Water/Sewer Projects
RECOMMENDATION
That Council authorize staff to redirect unspent budget allocations from the 2015 Streets, Water & Sewer Capital Programs to advance the engineering for the 2016 Road, Water and Sewer Capital Program in the amount of $15,000 for each of the Water and Sewer Programs and $24,000 for the Streets Program.
BACKGROUND
With the 2015 Streets, Water and Sewer program now complete, the department is beginning work on the 2016 work program. Within the 5 year budget, allocations in excess of a $1,000,000 dollars for the street program and approx $400,000 in each of the water and sewer programs are being queued up for the upcoming year.
In order to advance the design and have the projects ready to take advantage of an early 2016 tender call, the department wishes to begin this work in 2015. We are anticipating the cost of the design & tender preparation work to be $24,000 for the Streets Program and $15,000 for each of the Water and Sewer Programs. The approximate unspent budget allocations from the 2015 Capital Program are as follows:
Streets $ 150,000 Water $2,300,000 Sewer $ 500,000
OPTIONS
1. That Council authorize staff to redirect unspent budget allocations from the 2015 Streets, Water & Sewer Capital Programs to advance the engineering for the 2016 Road, Water and Sewer Capital Program in the amount of $15,000 for each of the Water and Sewer Programs and $24,000 for the Streets Program.
7.2 2015 Funds to Advance 2016 Road/Water/Sewer Projects. Re... Page 40 of 132 2. That Council does not authorize staff to redirect unspent budget allocations from the Streets, Water and Sewer Capital Programs to advance the engineering for the 2016 Capital Program.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Option 1.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Cockwell, Director of Operational Services
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Attachments: . Terms of Reference for the Beautification Committee . Letter of interest from Mr. Jeremiah Pauw
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
INTRODUCTION:
The City of Fernie Beautification Committee is a select committee of the City and functions in an advisory capacity to City Council.
The City of Fernie installs and displays seasonal lighting and decorations, banners and flowers for festive occasions, to promote the community and cultural events, for tourism and marketing purposes and to instill community pride and enhance its visual esthetic.
The Committee is responsible for: 1. Developing and recommending on strategies and expenditures for the beautification of public spaces and commercial and residential neighborhoods such as landscaping, streetscaping, furnishings, banners, and seasonal decorations; 2. Researching and making recommendations and reports to Council for an overall vision for the above; 3. Developing and recommending a budget and implementation plan for the above; 4. Developing and recommending an annual operational timeline for the above.
(Amended February 13, 2012)
In formulating its recommendations the Committee shall consider the identified initiatives and prioritize them within the following framework:
Priority: The importance of the policy or goal to the City; Support: The support from the community and staff for implementation; Efficiency: The cost and related human resource requirements; and Results: The outcomes and benefits to the City.
APPOINTMENT AND MEMBERSHIP:
The members of the Committee shall be appointed by City Council. The Committee shall be comprised of:
• Two (2) members of City Council; • Up to three (3) members of the public; and • Up to two members nominated from the Leisure Services Advisory Board or alternatively from the Chamber of Commerce, Arts Council, Historical Society or Tourism Fernie. (Amended February 28, 2011)
7.3 Appointment to the Beautification Committee. Report from... Page 45 of 132 The Mayor is an “ex-officio” member of the Committee and possesses all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the other members when present at a meeting of the Committee. The Mayor is not included for the purposes of determining quorum.
Staff resources to the Committee shall be comprised of:
. The Chief Administrative Officer; . The Director of Operational Services; and . The Director of Leisure Services.
MEETING SCHEDULE, CONDUCT AND NOTICE:
Committee meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Community Charter and Council Procedure Bylaw, including, but not limited to, the requirements for notice of meetings, the establishment of a meeting schedule, minute- taking, quorum, conduct and debate and voting.
The Committee shall select one of its members to serve as Committee chair.
All Committee meetings shall be open to the public except when closure of the meeting is authorized under section 90 of the Community Charter and the Committee adopts a resolution in accordance with section 92 of the Charter to close the meeting.
Recommendations made at Committee meetings must be approved by a majority vote of the members present at a duly constituted Committee meeting. If the votes of the members at a meeting are equal for and against a motion, the motion is defeated.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Committee Members are to avoid conflicts of interest.
A conflict of interest exists where: a. A Committee member is a director, member or employee of an organization seeking a benefit from the City upon which the Committee will make a recommendation; or b. The Committee member has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the outcome of Committee deliberations.
A conflict of interest does not exist if: a. The pecuniary interest of the Committee member is a pecuniary interest in common with members of the municipality generally; or b. The pecuniary interest is so remote or insignificant that it cannot reasonably be regarded as likely to influence the member in relation to the matter.
7.3 Appointment to the Beautification Committee. Report from... Page 46 of 132 If a Committee member considers that he or she is not entitled to participate in the discussion of a matter or to vote on a question in respect of the matter, the member must declare this and state the general nature of why the member considers this to be the case.
Where a conflict of interest exists, a Committee member: 1. Must not take part in the discussion of the matter and is not entitled to vote on any question in respect of the matter; 2. Must immediately leave the meeting or that part of the meeting during which the matter is under consideration; and 3. Must not attempt in any way, whether before, during or after the meeting, to influence the voting on any question in respect of the matter.
When a declaration of a conflict of interest is made by a Committee member: 1. The Committee secretary recording the minutes of the meeting must record the member’s declaration, the reasons given for it and the times of the member’s departure from the meeting room and, if applicable, of the member’s return; and 2. The person presiding at the meeting must ensure that the member is not present at the meeting at the time of any vote on the matter.
Perceived Conflict of Interest
Where a perceived conflict of interest might exist, the member may note that a perception of conflict might exist, but need not declare a conflict and exit the meeting if in the member’s view there is no actual conflict of interest.
Council Review
Where in the opinion of a Committee a member is in a conflict of interest and has not so declared, the Committee may ask for a review of the matter by the Director of Corporate Administration Services. The matter, if unresolved, may then be referred to Council for review.
AUTHORITY AND REPORTING:
The Committee and its members will not represent themselves as having any authority beyond that delegated by Council.
The Committee shall forward a copy of their adopted meeting minutes to the Director of Corporate Administration Services for certification and inclusion on a Council Agenda for information purposes.
At least once each year, the Committee shall prepare an Annual Report to Council that summarizes its activities, achievements and recommendations for the preceding year and its goals and objectives for the coming year.
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COMMITTEE MEETING GUIDELINES:
Committee meeting guidelines are appended to these Terms of Reference for the information of the Committee as Appendix A.
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Date: October 22, 2015 To: Her Worship Mayor Giuliano and Members of Council From: Ted Ruiter, Director of Fire and Emergency Services Subject: 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program
RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council endorse the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative and direct Chief Ruiter to submit an application under the UBCM FireSmart Grant Program on behalf of the City of Fernie and, if the grant application is successful, that Council authorize the execution of a contract between the City of Fernie and Mr. Alan Westhaver for the provision of eligible FireSmart activities for a cost not to exceed the amount of the grant.
PURPOSE
To secure $10,000 in grant funding to allow the City to undertake FireSmart planning activities for private lands and develop local planning efforts to mitigate risk from wildfire in the wildland urban interface.
BACKGROUND
The Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI) is a suite of funding programs managed through the Provincial Fuel Management Working Group – including the First Nation’s Emergency Services Society, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). The initiative supports communities to mitigate risk from wildfire in the wild land urban interface.
Through the SWPI FireSmart Program the UBCM is providing fifty grants of $10,000 to enhance public awareness of FireSmart principles, increase community participation, and advance planning to address wildfire mitigation on private land. The grant program is designed to encourage self-organized groups of residents to take the lead in implementing solutions for wildfire safety on their own properties. Local governments, First Nations and individual neighbourhoods or subdivisions within local governments that are in areas prone to wildfire can earn FireSmart Community Recognition status by meeting the criteria set by Partners in Protection.
7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director ... Page 49 of 132 As detailed in the FireSmart Grant Program Guide (attached), the City of Fernie is an eligible applicant under the program as all local governments and First Nations in BC can apply. The City meets the Eligible Project criteria which states that in order to qualify for funding:
There must be credible evidence of an apparent threat to the community from interface fires. Proposed activities must be new and capable of completion by the applicant within one year from the date of grant approval. The applicant must have a current Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
On October 9th, 2015 CAO Jim Hendricks and Chief Ruiter met with Alan Westhaver, a Fernie resident who has an extensive background as a Senior Wildfire Manager with Parks Canada and has just recently retired from Jasper National Park as a Fire / Vegetation Specialist. Mr. Westhaver has offered to assist the City of Fernie with the grant funding application and, if the application is successful, to contract with the City to take the lead in developing local planning efforts designed to support Fernie residents in undertaking FireSmart activities on their own properties. Attached for Council’s information is Mr. Westhaver’s CV.
INTERNAL CIRCULATION
CAO Jim Hendricks and Chief Ruiter have met to discuss this initiative and feel that it is a very worthwhile program that would be a definite benefit to the City of Fernie.
COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE STRATEGIES & POLICIES
2014-2018 Corporate Strategic Plan
Implementing the above recommendation will assist Council in achieving their goals to “identify appropriate service levels” and “increase corporate and public safety”
FINANCIAL/BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS
Funding for this program would be provided through the FireSmart Grant resulting in no net impact to the City’s Financial Plan. If the grant application is unsuccessful the project will not proceed.
PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS
Staff resources and time will be affected due to the required attendance of 2 staff members (auxiliary or career) at a two day Local FireSmart Representative Workshop. Chief Ruiter would also spend some time in consultation with staff and the contractor.
COMMUNICATION CONSIDERATIONS
If successful in obtaining grant money communication considerations would be determined at a later date.
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1. THAT Council endorse the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative and direct Chief Ruiter to submit an application under the UBCM FireSmart Grant Program on behalf of the City of Fernie and, if the grant application is successful, that Council authorize the execution of a contract between the City of Fernie and Mr. Alan Westhaver for the provision of eligible FireSmart activities for a cost not to exceed the amount of the grant.
2. THAT Council not endorse the application for the 2016 FireSmart Grant Program.
CONCLUSION
I believe this program would be of great benefit to the City of Fernie as FireSmart initiatives will promote public awareness and target wildfire risk reduction on private land. This grant program will allow Fernie to increase public safety which is consistent with the 2014 – 2018 Strategic Plan and is also consistent with recommendations from Results Management Services Strategic Plan 2009 – 2018 City of Fernie Fire & Rescue Services. This approach will support our efforts in Emergency Management by promoting preparedness and mitigation as wildfire is one of the threats to the Fernie community.
Respectfully submitted,
Ted Ruiter, Director of Fire & Emergency Services
Attachments: FireSmart Grant Program Guide FireSmart Grant Program Proposal Alan Westhaver’s CV FireSmart Grant News Article
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Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative 2016 FireSmart Grant Program
Program & Application Guide
1. Introduction The Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI) is a suite of funding programs managed through the Provincial Fuel Management Working Group – including the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society, Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). The initiative supports communities to mitigate risk from wildfire in the wildland urban interface. Since 2004, SWPI has provided funding for Community Wildfire Protection Plans and updates, fuel management prescriptions, pilot/demonstration projects and operational fuel treatments. The 2016 SWPI FireSmart Grant program has been developed as a new funding stream within SWPI.
2016 SWPI FireSmart Grant Program The FireSmart Communities Program, provided by Partners in Protection, is designed to encourage self- organized groups of residents to take the lead in implementing solutions for wildfire safety on their own properties. First Nations and individual neighbourhoods or subdivisions within local governments that are in areas prone to wildfire can earn FireSmart Community Recognition status by meeting the criteria set by Partners in Protection. The 2016 SWPI FireSmart grant program provides funding to local governments and First Nations in BC to support residents to undertake FireSmart planning activities for private lands, as identified by Partners in Protection through the FireSmart Communities Program, and/or to develop or advance local planning efforts to mitigate risk from wildfire on private lands in the wildland urban interface. The intent of the 2016 SWPI FireSmart grant program is to enable First Nations or resident or community groups within a local government to take the required actions in order to achieve and/or maintain FireSmart Community Recognition status from Partners in Protection.
2. Eligible Applicants All local governments (municipalities and regional districts) and First Nations in BC are eligible to apply.
3. Eligible Projects In order to qualify for funding: • There must be credible evidence of an apparent threat to the community from interface fires • Proposed activities must be new (retroactive funding is not available) and capable of completion by the applicant within one year from the date of grant approval • The applicant must have a current Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
Please note: Applicants that received SWPI funding from 2004 to 2013 are required to submit any outstanding reporting prior to 2016 SWPI FireSmart program applications being considered.
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7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director ... Page 52 of 132 4. Eligible Costs & Activities Eligible costs are direct costs that are approved by the Provincial Fuel Management Working Group, properly and reasonably incurred, and paid by the applicant to carry out eligible activities. Eligible costs can only be incurred from the date of application submission until the final report is submitted. The 2016 SWPI FireSmart program is intended to support residents to undertake FireSmart planning activities for private lands. Eligible activities must be cost-effective and may include:
• Hiring a Local FireSmart • Presenting the FireSmart Community Representative(s) and/or training costs Plan to a local government council or for a Local FireSmart Representative(s) board or First Nation band council • Establishing a FireSmart Board(s) • Amendments to Official Community Plans, Comprehensive Community Plans • Conducting site visits and community and/or land use, engineering and public assessments and/or developing works bylaws and policies that are FireSmart Community Plans for specific specific to FireSmart activities areas • Staff and contractor costs directly • Organizing and holding a FireSmart related to FireSmart activities day(s) • Applicant administration costs directly • Developing a communications strategy related to FireSmart activities and/or public information directly related to FireSmart activities • Applying for FireSmart Community Recognition status
5. Grant Maximum The 2016 SWPI FireSmart grant program can contribute up to 100% of the cost of eligible activities to a maximum of $10,000. In order to ensure transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds, all other grant contributions for eligible portions of the project must be declared and, depending on the total value, may decrease the value of the grant.
6. Application Requirements & Process
Application Deadline The application deadline for the 2016 SWPI FireSmart program is November 30, 2015.
Required Application Contents • Completed Application Form • Detailed budget • Local government council or board resolution, or First Nation band council resolution, indicating support for the current proposed activities and willingness to provide overall grant management
Submission of Applications Applications should be submitted as Word or PDF files. If you choose to submit your application by e-mail, hard copies do not need to follow. Submit applications to Local Government Program Services, Union of BC Municipalities. E-mail: [email protected] or mail: 525 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 0A8
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7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director ... Page 53 of 132 Review of Applications The Evaluation Committee will assess and score all eligible applications and consider the location of each proposed project in order to ensure a balanced representation of projects across the province. Higher application review scores will be given to applications that: • Clearly advance wildfire mitigation planning activities for private lands • Demonstrate highest wildfire risk • Indicate that a local government or First Nation staff person or elected official, or a community member involved in the proposed activities, attended a Local FireSmart Representative workshop in 2014 or 2015 • Are from eligible applicants that have not yet received FireSmart Community Recognition status from Partners in Protection • Include collaboration with one or more partners (e.g. community or resident organization, First Nation or Aboriginal organization or other local government) Please note the following important points when preparing your application: • The maximum grant is $10,000 and matching funds and/or cost sharing are not required • Only one application per eligible applicant will be accepted • Funds are for new activities that support achieving/maintaining FireSmart Community Recognition status and are not for on-going operations or regular planning activities • All funded activities are to take place within the 2016 calendar year and the final report will be due within 30 days of project completion and no later than January 31, 2017 • The detailed budget must indicate proposed expenditures and align with the proposed activities outlined in the application form • All application information and final reports will be shared with the Province of BC, Provincial Fuel Management Working Group and Partners in Protection
7. Grant Management & Applicant Responsibilities Please note that grants are awarded to eligible applicants only. When collaborative projects are undertaken with community partners, the eligible applicant remains the primary organization responsible for completion of the project as approved and for meeting reporting requirements. Applicants are also responsible for proper fiscal management, including maintaining acceptable accounting records for the project. The Provincial Fuel Management Working Group reserves the right to audit these records.
Notice of Funding Decision All applicants will receive written notice of funding decisions, which will include the terms and conditions of any grant that is awarded.
8. Final Report Requirements
Required Final Report Contents Final Reports must include the following: • Completed Final Report Form • Financial summary • Copies of any community assessments, FireSmart Community Plans or any other plan that was developed or updated as part of the 2016 SWPI FireSmart grant.
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7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director ... Page 54 of 132 Submission of Final Reports Final reports should be submitted as Word or PDF files. If you choose to submit your final report by e-mail, hard copies do not need to follow. Submit final reports to Local Government Program Services, Union of BC Municipalities. E-mail: [email protected] or mail: 525 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 0A8
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7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director ... Page 55 of 132 2016 UNION of BRITISH COLUMBIA MUNICIPALITIES (UBCM) FIRESMART GRANT PROGRAM
MUNICIPALITY OF FERNIE – DETAILED GRANT PROPOSAL October 09, Draft
If successful in its application, the City of Fernie proposes to undertake activities that will motivate and support residents (and other key stakeholders) in planning and implementing wildfire risk mitigation activities on private lands. The core objective of our proposal is to establish the FireSmart Canada Community Recognition Program (FCCRP) as an ongoing entity within this municipality. We propose to achieve this in ways that also inform, educate, and engage other stakeholders in the wildland/urban interface (e.g. developers, builders, land managers, special interest groups, civic administrators). This approach will build more broad-based understanding and support for FireSmart solutions within our community, and most importantly within home ignition zones 1.
To meet these commitments, the City of Fernie will utilize 2016 UBCM grant funding to: 1). Train 1 or 2 fire department personnel as LFR’s; 2). Acquire the services of a contracted expert 2 to guide implementation of the FSCCRP, take a lead role in community presentations, and mentor newly trained LFR’s, and: 3). Facilitate community FireSmart presentations and FireSmart events. By working in tandem, we believe that local staff and a contracted expert can make rapid progress.
Proposed Activities for Implementation with 2016 UBCM FireSmart Grant Funding: 1. Sponsor 1-2 Department members to attend a 2-day Local FireSmart Representative workshop. 2. Retain Mr. Westhaver to perform and support the duties of Local FireSmart Representatives by: a. Surveying the City of Fernie to identify and prioritize up to 15 neighbourhoods or subdivisions suited as candidate sites for the FCCRP, and which are noted within the Fernie CWPP. b. Conducting formal “Community Wildfire Hazard Assessments” for up to 10 selected neighbourhoods within the City of Fernie (i.e. candidates for the FireSmart Community Program). c. Preparing formal “ Community Assessment Reports ” for at least 5 neighbourhoods (chosen from “b”) that have expressed an interest in becoming recognized FireSmart Communities. d. Developing and delivering up to 15 FireSmart education/awareness presentations to service clubs, homeowner + condo associations, golf course home-owners, Chamber of Commerce, Realty, and other key stakeholder groups in order to recruit “ Community Champions ”. e. Developing and delivering up to 10 additional FS awareness presentations to designated groups (e.g. developers, planners/administrators, landscapers, ski hill home owners, town council, etc.). f. Conducting up to four, half-day “ Community Champion Workshops” as per the FCCR Program. g. Identifying candidate “ FireSmart Demonstration Sites ” on lands within the City and developing prescriptions for implementation to raise public awareness and allay fears of residents. h. Providing support to “Community Champions ” and “Local FireSmart Boards ” (residents of Fernie that have organized to become FireSmart neighbourhoods by implementing risk mitigations). i. Assisting Fire Department personnel with administration of the FCCR Program.
1 The home itself plus three concentric priority zones that surround it. 2 The wildland/urban interface expert to be contracted is Fernie resident Alan Westhaver (see resume attached).
7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director ... Page 56 of 132 Curriculum Vitae - Alan Westhaver, M.Sc. 39 Elkview Drive, Fernie, B.C. V0B 1M3 (250) 423-4818 (Home) (250) 430-7726 (Cell) E-mail: [email protected]
SUMMARY Recently retired from his most recent position as Fire/Vegetation Specialist at Jasper National Park. 27 years as a senior wildland fire manager with Parks Canada at park, regional and national levels. Held responsibilities for wildfire operations and community wildfire protection, land reclamation, restoration of disturbed areas, invasive non-native plant control, forest insect and disease monitoring, project management and numerous other aspects vegetation/forest management.
Developed and managed innovative 10-year program of FireSmart hazard reduction that integrated ecologically-based guidelines for preserving wildlife habitat, aesthetic values, and other resident concerns into standard fuel treatments on 1200+ hectares of forest in Jasper National Park. Recognized as an industry leader in gaining citizen support and engagement in FireSmart programs. Chaired the national working group that developed the original (1999) FireSmart Manual, and co-author of the 2013 FireSmart Canada Community Recognition Program and training materials
EDUCATION • M.Sc. Resources and the Environment, University of Calgary, 2006 • B.Sc. Forestry/ Range Management, University of Montana, 1980 • B.Sc. Wildlife Biology, University of Montana, 1980 • Diploma Biological Sciences/ Ecology. Northern AB. Inst. of Technology, 1975
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY • Contracted WUI researcher for the Institute of Catastrophic Loss Reduction (2015) • Expert Witness for B.C. Min. of Justice: Wildland Fire Behavior. (2009 - 2015). • Contract to develop/instruct FireSmart Can. Community Recognition Program (2012-14). • Vegetation/Fire Specialist, Jasper National Park, Parks Canada (1996 – 2012) • Reg’l Fire Mgmt Officer – Western Canada, Parks Canada (1993-96) • Reg’l Fire Mgmt Officer– Prairie & Northern Canada, Parks Canada (1990-93) • Resource Management Specialist, Elk Island National Park, Parks Canada (1988-1990) • Environmental Assessment and Wildland Fire Specialist, Banff National Park (1985–88) • National Park Warden: Backcountry Patrol; Resource and Bear Management (1978-85) • Ecological (Biophysical) Land Classification of Mtn. Parks (Can. Forest Serv.) 1974-77)
TRAINING and INSTRUCTION • Lead Trainer/Facilitator: FireSmart Canada Community Recognition Prog. (2013-14) • S-590 Adv. Wildland Fire Behaviour (1987, 1996); S-591WFB Specialist (1997) • Session Instructor: Advanced Wildland Fire Behaviour (CIFFC) (1994 –96) • Session Instructor: (M-510) Fire in Ecosystem Mgmt. (CIFFC) (1995 -2001) • Incident Command System (ICS); I-200/ 300/ 402 (2002, 2009). • ICS: Emerg. Ops. Centre Mgmt.; Preparedness for Municipalities (2006, 2009)
EXPERIENCE IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT • Planned/ implemented all key elements of JNP Vegetation Management Program.
7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director ... Page 57 of 132 • Agency representative: Kinder-Morgan pipeline project Jasper (see cover memo). • Project manager of $5 million/1200 + hectare JNP FireSmart-ForestWise community wildfire protection and forest restoration project (2001 – 2011). • Co-chair of Jasper Line Leaseholders Working Group (1996-2011). • Reviewed, revised, & recommended vegetation/soil/reclamation mitigations in Env. Assessments for 100 + projects in Jasper Nat’l. Park (1996-2011). • Project manager for development of Best Available Methods for Common Leaseholder Activities Manual (Jasper) by Axys Env. Consulting (1998). • Agency representative to West Fraser Forest Res. Adv. Group (1998-2000, 2008-11) • Parks Canada representative to Foothills Model Forest, Natural Disturbance Working Group (industry/research/agency partnership) (1997-2006). • Prepared or reviewed vegetation management proposals and Env. Assessment documents for Banff, Elk Island, Jasper Nat’l Parks (1987 – 2011). • Prepared ~30 prescribed burn plans (mountain + boreal) (1987-2004). • Advised, developed and implemented programs of wildfire preparedness, control, prescribed burning & research for Nat. Parks in Western/Northern Canada(1990-96). • Established/managed Parks Canada Fire Mgmt. Service Centre, Calgary(1993-96). • Reviewed, revised, & recommended prescribed burn plans (incl. Environmental Assessments) for Nat. Parks across Canada (1990-1996); home parks 1987 – 2004. • Represented Parks Canada Agency to various government and industry bodies regarding resource issues and negotiation of inter-agency cooperation agreements. • Served as formal advisor to multiple university graduate students (1989 – 2011).
AWARDS AND RECOGNITON • Recipient 2012 Parks Canada CEO Award of Excellence – Career Category. • Canadian delegate to South Africa Wildfire Management Study Team (2011). • Metis Nation of Alberta: Merit for career development projects. (1998-2009). • Province of Alberta scholarship in support of M. Sc. fire research (2004-05). • Canadian Institute of Planners, Award of Merit (2000). • Alberta Premiers Award, leadership in preparation of FireSmart manual (1999). • Director Gen. Awards of Excellence: Prairie Region (1993); Mtn. Region, (1989).
PUBLICATIONS • Risk Reduction Status of Homes Recostructed following Wildfire Disasters in Canada; ICLR Research Paper Series #55 • Co-authored FireSmart Canada Community Recognition Program (FCCRP). • FCCRP Users Guide; Facilitator Guides for Training Workshops (2013). • Master of Science Thesis “Managing Wildlife and Wildfire Risk in the Wildland/Urban Interface ”. Fac. of Graduate Studies, Res. and the Env. Prog. U. of Calgary, 2006. • “FireSmart – ForestWise: Managing Wildlife and Wildfire Risk in the Wildland/Urban Interface, a Canadian Case Study”. 2007. A. Westhaver, R.D. Revel, and B.C. Hawkes. In: Conference proceedings. March 26-30, 2007. RMRS-P-46. Fort Collins, CO. USDA, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. • Coordinated publication of Canadian standards for urban wildfire protection. (1996) • 100 + profess./academic papers presented at reg’l, national & inter-national forums. • Impacts and Interactions of Fire and Elk Herbivory in the Montane Region of Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. 2001. Amiro, B., B. De Groot, P. Bothwell, A. Westhaver, P Achuff. IN: Proc.of the 22 nd Tall Timbers Fire Ecology Conference.
7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director ... Page 58 of 132 7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director ... Page 59 of 132 7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director ... Page 60 of 132 7.4 2016 Fire Smart Grant Program. Report from the Director ... Page 61 of 132 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: October-05-15 11:02 AM To: Mary Giuliano Subject: Invitation to join the Compact of Mayors
You have received an email from Megan Meaney via the Fernie website Contact Us form.
Topic: Invitation to join the Compact of Mayors Name: Megan Meaney Email: [email protected] Phone: 647 728 4394 Message:
Dear Honourable Mayor Giuliano,
The City of Fernie has a long and committed history of tackling global climate change. I write today to invite you to formally join the Compact of Mayors to show the world what local governments are doing and become part of a global network of local climate action leaders!
The Compact of Mayors is a global coalition of mayors and city officials committing to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions, enhance resilience to climate change and track their progress publicly. It is an agreement by city networks – and then by their members – to fight climate change in a consistent and complimentary manner to national efforts.
The Compact of Mayors was launched by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and his Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change, Michael R. Bloomberg, under the leadership of the world’s global city networks – C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40), ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) and the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) – with support from UN-Habitat, the UN’s lead agency on urban issues at the 2014 United Nations Climate Summit.
To formalize your commitment to the Compact of Mayors, please respond with a signed letter expressing your participation. We will be pleased to work with you and your staff on the next steps of tracking and reporting greenhouse has emission and climate resilience planning.
For more information, please visit: http://www.iclei.org/compactofmayors.html
Sincerely, Megan Meaney Director, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
9.1 Email regarding an Invitation to join the Compact of May... Page 62 of 132 Suzanne Garand
From: Mary Giuliano Sent: Friday, October 30, 2015 2:48 PM To: Suzanne Garand Subject: Fwd: CanAus Michel Creek Coking Coal Project - Loop Ridge Mine Project Description Attachments: ATT00001.htm; 2. Oct27_2015_FernieLetter_CanAusPD.pdf; ATT00002.htm
Hi Suzanne For next agenda Thank you
Mary
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From: Becky Pelkonen < [email protected] > Date: October 30, 2015 at 2:45:06 PM MDT To: "[email protected] " < [email protected] > Cc: "[email protected] " < [email protected] >, John Pumphrey < [email protected] >, "Jason Swanson ( [email protected] )" < [email protected] > Subject: CanAus Michel Creek Coking Coal Project - Loop Ridge Mine Project Description
Hello Mayor Giuliano,
Please find attached a letter, sent on behalf of John Pumphrey, Chief Operating Officer of CanAus Coal Limited regarding the Michel Creek Coking Coal – Loop Ridge Mine Project proposed by CanAus Coal Limited in the Elk Valley. I understand Jason Swanson on behalf of CanAus has been in touch to try to coordinate a meeting with yourself and Council.
We look forward to meeting with you and discussing next steps.
We welcome you sharing this message with anyone else who may be interested.
Best wishes,
Becky Pelkonen
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13.1 Letter from CanAus Coal Limited re: Project Description... Page 63 of 132
October 27, 2015
Attn: City of Fernie Mayor & Council
Sent via email
Re: Project Description Submission for the Proposed Michel Creek Coking Coal – Loop Ridge Mine Project
Dear Mayor Giuliano and Council;
I am writing to inform you directly of the notifications that CanAus Coal Limited (CanAus) received from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) on October 9, 2015 and from the BC Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) on October 23, 2015. Both agencies received the Project Description for CanAus’ proposed Michel Creek Coking Coal – Loop Ridge Mine Project and both agencies have determined that the Project Description submitted meets the requirements to formally enter the public review process.
The letter provided by CEAA states that CanAus will be notified by November 27, 2015 as to whether an Environmental Assessment is required based on the findings of the public comment period and CEAA review. The documents are located at the CEAA website as follows: http://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/050/details-eng.cfm?evaluation=80110
The letter provided by BCEAO states that a Section 10 Order has been issued wherein the Michel Creek Coking Coal – Loop Ridge Mine Project is reviewable and that an Environmental Assessment is required before the proposed project may proceed. The documents are available at the BCEAO website as follows: https://a100.gov.bc.ca/appsdata/epic/html/deploy/epic_project_home_442.html
Should you require additional information and/or wish to initiate an engagement process please contact our Communications Lead, Becky Pelkonen at [email protected] or 250- 425-1288. Becky and members of the CanAus team will also be in contact directly to follow up on information requests and to initiate consultation and collaboration initiatives.
Sincerely,
John Pumphrey Chief Operating Officer
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13.1 Letter from CanAus Coal Limited re: Project Description... Page 64 of 132 Sheryl Zral
From: CELP MEM:EX [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 6:11 PM To: Davies, Leah D MEM:EX Subject: Community Energy Leadership Program Call for Applications 2016/17
Dear Community Colleagues:
We are pleased to inform you that the Community Energy Leadership Program (CELP) has now launched a Call for Applications for round 2 funding available for projects in 2016/17. The Call for Applications is available to all local governments and First Nation communities. For 2016/17, a total allotment of $500,000 is available to fund projects; contributions will range from $10,000 to $150,000 per proponent. A maximum of two larger-scale projects (i.e., $120,000 to $150,000) will be awarded in 2016/17. Each community is permitted to submit only one application. (Please notify [email protected] of your intent to apply and CELP staff will notify you of any other applications from your community of which we are aware.)
Available to you is the Program Guide and Application Form , as well as the Energy&GHG Calculator for completing the ‘Energy & GHG Savings’ portion of the Application Form. Please read the Program Guide before starting to fill in the Application Form. The Guide contains important information, particularly regarding the Mandatory and Evaluation Criteria, that the CELP selection committee will consider in reviewing the Applications and in selecting successful communities for the 2016/2017 round.
The CELP selection committee wishes you the best of success in applying for CELP funding this year. Successful projects will demonstrate the importance of such a Program in supporting progressive BC communities to continue moving forward on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
For more information please visit our Webpage where you will also find all these details.
Finally, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected] should you have any inquiries regarding your application process. In particular, should your community have any questions regarding eligibility, we encourage you to contact us at your earliest convenience. This could save your community substantial time and effort at the outset.
Kind Regards,
Leah Davies Program Coordinator BC Ministry of Energy & Mines Phone : 250-952-0665 Cell: 250-216-6372
Energizing BC - clean, sustainable and productive Rethink Reduce Reuse Repair Recycle
______Christina Ianniciello Director, Communities & Transportation Alternative Energy Unit | British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines
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Energizing BC - clean, sustainable and productive Rethink Reduce Reuse Repair Recycle
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13.2 Email from the BC Ministry of Energy & Mines re: Commun... Page 66 of 132 Community Energy Leadership Program - Province of British Columbia Page 1 of 2
Community Energy Leadership Program
The Community Energy Leadership Program (CELP) was established in 2015 to support local government and First Nations investments in energy efficiency and clean energy projects.
The main goals of the program are:
• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Increase energy efficiency • Stimulate economic activity in the clean energy sector • Support vibrant and resilient communities
Good for Communities, Business and the Environment
CELP Funding will:
• Support new community energy partnerships, encouraging investments in small-scale community-owned energy generation from clean or renewable resources such as biomass, biogas, geothermal heat, hydro, solar, ocean or wind. • Encourage energy efficiency through retrofits of community-owned buildings and related infrastructure. • Promote community projects and partnerships with industry that advance this growing sector of the provincial economy.
Funding for the Community Energy Leadership Program was established through the Provinces Innovative Clean Energy Fund.
The Community Energy Leadership Program was designed in accordance with, and to advance, the goals and objectives of:
• The Clean Energy Act • The Climate Action Plan • The Energy Plan • The BC Jobs Plan • The Energy Efficient Buildings Strategy Call for Applications!
All Applications must be received by December 15, 2015 for projects undertaken in 2016/2017.
How to apply... CELP Three Year Budget Plan
FY 2015/16 FY 2016/17 FY 2017/18
$250,000 $500,000 $550,000
Useful Contacts
Please email us to find out more.
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/electricity-alternative-energy/community-en... 10/23/2015
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13.2 Email from the BC Ministry of Energy & Mines re: Commun... Page 68 of 132 Security Classification/Designation Royal Canadian Gendarmerie royale Classrfrcatron/designation sécuntarre Mounted Police du Canada Undassified
ElkValley Regional Detachment YOU’We ‘ V°"e 'é‘é'e"°e
Staff Sergeant Lorne D. Craig — Commander PO Box 1450, Sparwood, BC
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The Corporation of the Cityof Fernie Attn: Mayor Giuliano Councilors Date
October 23, 2015
Dear Mayor Giuliano and Councilors:
RE:_2015 I 16 Annual Performance Plan — Second Quarterly Report
Please find enclosed a copy of an abridged version of our 2015/ 16 Annual Performance Plan (APP) for your reference as well as results for the second quarter (July 15‘to September 30"‘).
The results of the second quarter willbe discussed with Mayor and Council in a future meeting.
Progress on the performance measures willcontinue to be reported to you on a quarterly basis.
Sincerely, % (Lorne D. Craig) Staff Sergeant Elk Valley Regional Detachment Commander RCMP
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13.3 Letter from the RCMP re: 2015-2016 Annual Performance P... Page 69 of 132 2015 / 16 Elk Valley Regional Detachment Annual Performance Plan (APP)
- Abridged Version -
ISSUE
1. TRAFFIC — IMPAIRED DRIVING / SPEEDING / SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
OBJECTIVE
Contribute to Safe Roads
INITIATIVE(S) 1. Speed Board This initiative will see the development of a Traf?c Watch group lead by an RCMP member. Fernie Mayor and Council identi?ed speeding in residential areas as a policing priority for this year. Partnering with ICBC, a speed board will be acquired and deployed in Femie in residential areas were problems are reported. The group will be trained to operate a Speed Board to address areas of speeding within the City of Fernie.
OWNER — Cst. Dave TRENHOLM
2. School Bus Safety Program A straight forward initiative to ensure that school bus drivers are provided with educational material outlining what information is required by police to follow up on violators who ignore school bus safety procedures. Additionally, an educational article aimed at motorists and their responsibility around school bus safety will be submitted to local newspapers to increase driver awareness. Sparwood Mayor and Council identi?ed school bus safety as a priority for Sparwood this year.
OVVNER — Sgt. Will THIEN
3. Targeted Traffic Enforcement Speeding in speci?c areas in and around all communities in the Elk Valley was identi?ed by all local governments. Elk Valley and East Kootenay Traf?c Unit RCMP of?cers have been provided with a list of the identified areas requiring extra enforcement. Impaired driving is an “E” Division RCMP priority and was also identified by Elkford Mayor and Council as a priority. Enforcement areas that are being tracked are included in the measures below.
13.3 Letter from the RCMP re: 2015-2016 Annual Performance P... Page 70 of 132 OWNER — Sgt. Will THIEN
MEASURE(S)
1. Impaired Driving Enforcement (5% increase over last 4 year average) — Target : 133
2. Number of Speeding Violation Tickets and Written Warnings — Sparwood Hwy #3 - Target = 70
3. Number of Violation Tickets and Written Warnings — Lower Elk Valley Road, Sparwood
- Target : 20
4. Number of Violation Tickets and Written Warnings — Elkford Hwy #43 — Target : 35
5. Number of Violation Tickets and Written Warnings — Elko Town site — Target = 20
6. Number of Speed Board working Groups — Fernie — Target : 1
7. Number of School Bus Safety / Educational Programs Delivered — Target = 1
ISSUE
2. CRIME REDUCTION — PROPERTY CRIME
OBJECTIVE
Reduce Property Crime — Focus on Femie Downtown
INITIATIVE(S) 1. Proli?c Offender / Chronic Offender Monitoring Program
This initiative will involve identifying and maintaining a current list of proli?c / chronic offenders and enforcing court ordered conditions that are imposed on the offenders. Curfew checks, probation compliance, and targeted enforcement will be conducted on this category of
offender — “80% of crime is done by 20% of the criminals” is the general premise that makes this initiative effective in reducing crime throughout the Elk Valley. Coordinated by Cpl. Williams, he will ensure that Watch members and our GIS member will identify prolific offenders, monitor, and check them for compliance of any court ordered imposed conditions.
OWNER — Cpl. Dave WILLIAMS
2. Femie Downtown Core Enforcement
This policing priority has been identified by Fernie Mayor and Council for the past several years. Low tolerance enforcement for Liquor Control and Licensing Act infractions, nuisance by law enforcement, and licensed premises checks will be conducted throughout the year. Seasonal policing funding will assist in having additional police presence during the busy ski season and
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MEASURE(S)
1. Reduction of Mischief Reported to Police — Downtown Fernie — Target = 5% reduction over last year (from 33 to 31)
2. Number of Liquor Act Charges — Downtown Fernie - Target = 5% increase over last year
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— 3. Number ofBy law Tickets Issued Downtown Fernie — Target = 10
4. Breach of Conditions Charges on Proli?c / Chronic Offenders — Target : 20% increase over last year (from 6 to 8)
ISSUE
3. ORGANIZED CRIME / DRUGS
OBJECTIVE Reduce Impact of Organized Crime
INIT[ATIVE(S) 1. GIS Drug Enforcement Partnering with the Cranbrook / Kimberley Crime Reduction Unit, our General Investigations Section (GIS) officer will develop intel and target drug traffickers in the Elk Valley. This priority was identified by “E” Division RCMP as well as Elkford Mayor and Council.
OWNER — Cst. Mike ETELE
MEASURE(S)
1. Number of Drug Traffickers Charges — Target: 4
2. Number of Illicit Marihuana Cultivation Operations Eradicated - Target = 2
ISSUE
4. VULNERABLE PERSONS — VIOLENCE IN RELATIONSHIPS / MENTAL HEALTH
13.3 Letter from the RCMP re: 2015-2016 Annual Performance P... Page 72 of 132 OBJECTIVE Tailor Police Services in Partnership with External Agencies to Meet Identified Needs
INITIATIVE(S)
1. Integrated Case Management Team (ICAT) Training An ICAT team has been operating during the past year in the Elk Valley. Currently headed by our Victim Services, there is a need to train additional police officers to participate in ICAT case assessments. ICAT case assessments bring together stakeholders ?‘o1nRCMP, Health, MCF, women’s’ shelters, and others to determine thresholds for high risk violence in relationship criminal cases and to produce safety plans for victims and information for Crown Counsel Prosecutors. The Elk Valley Detachment currently has one officer with this specialized training.
OWNER — S/Sgt. Lorne CRAIG
2. Partnership with Mental Health An initiative involving a formalized partnership with Mental Health in order to realize a desired outcome of having a system in place of referral or callout with Mental Health. RCMP officers dealing with emotionally disturbed individuals who are apprehended under the Mental Health Act are taken to hospital for assessment and are often released without any follow up or referral to Mental Health workers. This often leads to repeat calls for police attendance when individuals are left without follow up assistance with Mental Health.
OWNER — S/Sgt. Lorne CRAIG
MEASURE(S)
1. Number of ICAT RCMP Officers Trained — Target : 2 additional
2. Number of Collaborative Partnerships with Mental Health - Target : 1
ISSUE
5. POLICE / COMMUNITY RELATIONS ~ SCHOOL LIAISON
OBJECTIVE Contribute to Safer Youth
INITIATIVE(S)
1. School Liaison Officer — Initiative will identify and assign individual police officers
13.3 Letter from the RCMP re: 2015-2016 Annual Performance P... Page 73 of 132 responsible for specific schools throughout the Elk Valley to ensure frequent visits to schools and to engage with Youth.
OWNER — Sgt. Will THIEN
MEASURE(S) 1. Number of School Visits to Each School by School Liaison Of?cers-Target=l per month (school year)=8 schools x10n1onths : 80
ISSUE
6. POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS — POLICE VISIBILITY
OBJECTIVE Contribute to Community Safety
INITIATIVE(S) 1. South Country / Tobacco Plains Reserve Patrols This initiative will ensure a minimum of 2 shifts per month dedicated (shown on shift schedule) to high visibility patrols and enforcement in the South Country and on Tobacco Plains Reserve to enforce the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA), Liquor Control and Licensing Act (LCLA), ATV, and Impaired Driving Laws. This initiative will be led by the Operations NCO.
OWNER — Sgt. Will THIEN
2. 2015 Reserve Constable Deployment Rationale for funding of a Reserve Constable will be submitted for approval to call up this resource for assistance in dealing with summer seasonal pressures due to the annual in?ux of tourists in the South County areas. Tobacco Plains patrols will also be conducted by this officer. Deployment is anticipated for May10th through the Labor Day Weekend.
OWNER — S/Sgt. Lorne CRAIG
MEASURE(S)
1. Number of South Country / Tobacco Plains Patrols — Target = 24 (minimum of 2x per month)
2. Number of Reserve Constables Deployed for Summer of 2015 — Target = 1
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Schmol Bus Safety I Education Package 0 1 2018-03-31 MANUAL 0 00 0 00 Dehvered Comments
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2) Rcduu property arlmu Owner Lorne Crang
( |ssue.Cr1rne Reoucnon)
Kc tit av "/o 5 ‘VaReducuon of MIschief- Fernle Downtown Core Area 2) % 5% Increase In L1qunrAct Charges - 32 34 2016-03-31 PRIME 9 O0 15 00 Ferme 3) # Bylaw Tickets Issued - Ferme 2 10 2016-03-31 PRIME 2 O0 0 O0
4) “/0 20% Increase Breach Cand Chgs 6 8 2015-03-31 PRIME 3 00 5 U0 onPro|1IIc I Chronic Offenders Comments‘
The next two (2) quarters wrnsee a subsIan1iaI increase In LCLAenrorcernentrn Fernre as the winter skr season krcks oft Lrquor act and by-Iaw entcrcemenl wiI| rncrease to assrst in reoucrngproperty cnrne In Fernie. Tnree (3) addmonal Breacn charges obcarneo tms quarter on our prohtlc offenders % reouctron rnrnrscnrerIn downtown Femle w||I be ca1t:uIated at year end when the Iotal number of offences Is tamed
Date Subm Med 2015-09-30
Objective status On-track
3) Roduco Impact of Omlnlud Crlmo Owner Lorne Cratg
(Issue Orgamzed CnmeCUSTOMF|LL)
’ V ‘ , :’r<'r. rt’ » » 1) # Drug Tramckers Charged 4 2o15—o3—a1
2) g IlhcilMannuane Grow Operations 0 2 2o1e—oa—a1 PRIME 0 co 0 00 Iradvcated Comments
Three (3) trar?ckers charged this quaner InteI on grow ops rs aVaIIabIe and being worked on On track
Date Submmed Z015-09-30
Objeclrve status On-track
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4) Build and Inllntnin positive rolnlon: with our plrtnus owner Lorne Craig
( Issue Vulnerable Persons)
2) V ' ti) # tCATTrained RCMPMembers I 3 2016-03-31 MANUAL
2) 1; Collaborative Partnerships with Mental 0 1 2016—O3—3‘i MANUAL 0 oo 0 no Health Group
Comments
Two (2) members have been trained in ICAT this quarter bringing the total number of ICAT members trained to three (3) at this Detachment This target measure has been met The mental health imtiative is still underway, however the original goal of having a "call out" team for mental health related police files witi not be a reality due to lack of resources in the Elk Va)ley The Initiative willsuit be completed‘ out wiit focus ora list at eveitaoie resources and help that mentally iiipersons willoe provided once leaving poiice custooy This measure witi be tuititied by the end of the pien year
Date Submitted 20150930
Objective status On-track
E) Oontrlbututouforyuulh Owner Lorne Craig
( Issue Police I Community RelationsCUSTOMF|LL)
K N ' 1) # School Visits b;/‘RCMPtetsacnSchool in ‘)0 zotsioa-31 STAT SHEET éoo R700 the Elk Valtey Comments
lderltitied SLO members have all made contact with their assigned schools this quarter and made the required visits Updated contact information was provided to our S.A.F E Coordinator to update the website On track
Date Submitted’ Z015-0940
Objective status 0n—track
oi Contribute to community Iahty Owner Lorne Craig
(issue Police I community Re|ationsPolir:e Vis)tJillty)
2010-03-31
2) # Reserve Constables Deployed 1 2015-05-31 MANUAL 1.00 1 00
Comments
South Country Patrols navebeen very successtut to date This Is onernainiy to the deployment of a Reserve cst Aitnough the target has oeen exceeded. petrois will continue for the remained at the test 2 quarters with patrols being scheduled (2 per month minimum) when the schedule can support it Reserve Csi is now tmished tor the year Date Submitted 2015-09430
ooiectivestatus On-track
HRMlS 000039251 Name Lorne Craig Rank Start Sergeant
Comments I am satisfied with the progress of the plan and the target milestones met for the first 1/2 year of this plan Stat?ng levels are very good with the arrtval 07 two (2) replacement members (Cpl and Cst) since the last quarter, so, eritarcement measures should he healthy across the board
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Local Government Leadership Academy 2016 Leadership Forum
RESPECTFUL LEADERSHIP February 3-5, 2016 Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport 8181 Cambie Rd, Richmond, BC Conference Focus The focus of the LGLA’s 2016 annual Leadership Forum is Respectful Leadership. Delegates will attend and participate in sessions that address the importance of respect to effective governance and will hear from former elected officials and staff; legal and human resource professionals; and experts on community engagement, ethics, First Nations relations, work-life balance and more.
Concurrent sessions will be offered in the following three streams on the main day of the Forum:
1) Respect for Yourself – a chance to reflect on the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and positive outlook during your term of office. 2) Respect for Others – a look at interactions between government and the community and among neighbouring communities. 3) Respect for the Office – an opportunity to explore the relationships crucial to healthy governance and the underlying need for respectful interactions among elected officials and between elected officials and staff. These sessions are co- organized and sponsored by LGLA and the Local Govt. Management Association.
In addition, in the full forum agenda delegates can expect an engaging keynote, lively plenary panel discussions, interactive and practical take-away sessions, and networking opportunities. Please see below for agenda and program details.
Who Should Attend? Since its inception in 2007, this annual conference has been well-received by elected officials and senior administrators from local governments and First Nations communities across BC. All those with an interest in leadership at the local level will benefit from attendance, including those working towards an LGLA Certificate.
Electoral Area Directors attending the EA Forum hosted by UBCM February 2-3, 2015 – also at the Radisson – should consider taking in both events. More information is available at: www.civicinfo.bc.ca/event/2016/UBCM-EA-Forum.
Local Government Leadership Academy The mission of the Local Government Leadership Academy is to provide local government and First Nations elected officials and senior administrators with comprehensive, timely and dedicated leadership development opportunities in the interest of improving governance at the local level. Visit our website to learn more about the LGLA and certification opportunities: lgla.ca.
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Registration
Fee: $300 + GST The registration fee covers the cost of the conference, the opening reception, two breakfasts, lunch on day two and refreshment breaks.
Register online at: www.civicinfo.bc.ca/event/2016/LGLAForum.asp
Registration deadline is January 22, 2016. Full refund up to and including January 8, 2016. No refunds after that date. Substitutions allowed.
For more information see lgla.ca or contact LGLA Coordinator, Eydie Fraser, at [email protected] or 250-595-4388 or LGLA Program Manager, Errin Morrison, at [email protected].
Location and Accommodations: A block of rooms has been set aside for forum delegates at a rate of $112.00 per night at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond. The Radisson is currently waitlisting rooms at the group rate – be sure to ask for the UBCM/LGLA rate in order to reserve a spot at the discounted price. Please contact the hotel via phone or email as noted below.
Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport 8181 Cambie Rd, Richmond, BC Call Direct: 604-276-8384 (ask for UBCM/LGLA group rate) Call Toll Free: 1-800-333-3333 (ask for UBCM/LGLA group rate) Email: [email protected] (ask for UBCM/LGLA group rate)
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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
(For agenda and other forum updates, please visit lgla.ca/events/upcoming/2016-lgla-leadership-forum/)
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Registration 1:30 – 1:45 p.m. Welcome 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. Keynote Address – Beverley Busson, COM, OBC, former RCMP Commissioner 3:00 – 3:10 p.m. Introduction of Forum Rapporteur – Ken Cameron 3:10 – 3:30 p.m. Break 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Community Engagement Workshop – SFU Centre for Dialogue 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception
Thursday, February 4, 2016
7:00 – 8:15 a.m. Breakfast 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. Early Morning Clinic – Union of BC Municipalities 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (choose 1): 1) Respect for Yourself – Balancing Work & Personal Life, Joyanne Landers 2) Respect for Others – Reconciliation for Local Govts and First Nations, Karen Joseph 3) Respect for the Office – Elected/Elected/Staff Relations, Allison Habkirk, et al 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 – 12:00 Noon Concurrent Sessions Repeated (choose 1): 1) Respect for Yourself 2) Respect for Others 3) Respect for the Office 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (choose 1): 4) Respect for Yourself – Self Leadership…, Jennifer Walinga 5) Respect for Others – Effectively Managing Meetings…, Christina Benty, et al 6) Respect for the Office – Conflict Engagement…, Michael Shoop, Gerrie Waugh 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Break 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Repeated (choose 1): 4) Respect for Yourself 5) Respect for Others 6) Respect for the Office 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner (on your own) 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Evening Plenary – CIVILITAS: Respectful Leadership, Gordon McIntosh
Friday, February 5, 2016
7:00 – 8:15 a.m. Breakfast 7:15 – 7:45 a.m. Early Morning Clinic – Municipal Insurance Association 7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Early Morning Clinic – BC Assessment 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. 3 Concurrent Sessions (Harassment, Open Meetings, Integrity Commissioner) 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Break 9:50 – 10:50 a.m. 2 Concurrent Sessions (TRC Calls to Action, FOI & Privacy Protection) 11:00 – 11:30 Address from the Honourable Peter Fassbender 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. Forum Rapporteur’s Report 12:00 to 12:15 p.m. Forum Closing
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From: Transportation, Minister TRAN:EX [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2015 4:21 PM To: Suzanne Garand Cc: Callander, Alan TRAN:EX Subject: 235548 - BikeBC Attachments: DOC060115.pdf
Her Worship Mayor Mary Giuliano City of Fernie [email protected]
235548 - BikeBC
Dear Mayor Giuliano:
Thank you for your letter regarding the City of Fernie’s application under the BikeBC program and the importance of the proposed investments to your community. Please accept my apologies for the lateness of this reply.
I was pleased when my colleague, Honourable Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, made the formal announcement of the $71,000 BikeBC grant to support the Fairy Creek Bicycle Bridge project. Through BikeBC, the provincial government has made significant improvements to cycling infrastructure across the province. The City of Fernie, along with stakeholders like the Fernie Trail Alliance, has been working hard to find ways to improve safety at this location, and this funding is sure to go a long way in serving the needs of the local community.
Since 2001, the provincial government has committed over $155 million for cycling infrastructure and worked with local governments to create new bicycle lanes and trails in over 100 communities. We are committed to integrating cycling infrastructure where possible as we undertake new construction and improvements on provincial highways.
The ministry’s ten-year transportation plan, B.C. on the Move, places significant emphasis on cycling. The plan calls for the BikeBC program to invest $18 million over the next three years through partnerships with local communities (an increase of 50 per cent over the past three years). These partnerships will result in over $36 million in cycling infrastructure. The increase in the program’s budget has allowed BikeBC to increase the size of funding available for individual projects to $440,000. The program also has the ability to exceed this limit if the project warrants additional funding. BikeBC has also placed a preference on funding high quality separated cycling lanes, as we have seen that these projects attract the most cyclists.
BC on the Move also calls for: • the widening of shoulders and safety improvements on provincial highways in areas with high volumes of cyclists; • a doubling of the frequency of sweeping on main cycling corridors; and • a Cycling Tourism Signage and Marketing Strategy to promote B.C.’s beautiful cycling routes.
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13.6 Email from Minister Stone re: BikeBC Page 82 of 132 Please do not hesitate to contact Alan Callander, Manager, Active Transportation and Climate Action Policy, should you have any further questions or concerns regarding BikeBC. He can be reached at 250 356-5563 or by e-mail at [email protected] and would be please to assist you.
Thank you again for taking the time to write.
Sincerely,
Todd G. Stone Minister
Copy to: Alan Callander, Manager, Active Transportation and Climate Action Policy Policy Branch
From: Suzanne Garand [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 1, 2015 12:42 PM To: Transportation, Minister TRAN:EX Cc: Mary Giuliano Subject: Highway 3 Safety Concerns - City of Fernie
Honourable Todd Stone,
On behalf of Mayor Mary Giuliano, City of Fernie please find a letter outlining safety concerns regarding Highway 3 in Fernie.
Thank you.
Suzanne Garand | Planning and Engineering Clerk | City of Fernie | Box 190, 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 T 250.423.2221 | F 250.423.3034 | E [email protected] | W www.fernie.ca | Follow us on Twitter!
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This e-mail is confidential and is intended for the above-named recipient(s) only. Any unauthorized use or disclosure of this e-mail is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and securely destroy the communication. The City of Fernie is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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13.6 Email from Minister Stone re: BikeBC Page 83 of 132 OFFICEOF THE MAYOR 501«3rd Ave., Box 190 CITY OF FERNIE Fernie, BC VOB 1M0 BRITISHCOLUMBIA www.fernie.ca
May29, 2015
Honourable Todd Stone Ministerfor Transportationand Infrastructure PO Box9055 STN Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9E2
By email:[email protected]
Dear MinisterStone,
It was a great pleasure to meet with you and your Deputy Ministerlast year at beautiful Island Lake when you were visiting Fernie. At that time we inundated you with our concerns regarding Highway3 safety as it pertains to us.
As some progress has been made I want to take this opportunity to inform you of one issue to seek your support on the solution we are workingtowards.
You may recall that the matter of narrow highway bridges with no safe pedestrian access at the south and north end of Fernie were discussed.
This safety issue has become a major priorityat the North end of town, where Highway 3 crosses FaiwCreek. This is due to thousands of hikers and bikers choosing to access an increasingly popular trailhead via vehicle.They are using their vehicles rather than walk or bike the few hundred feet from the nearest trail because the alternative is to negotiate the hard shoulder of the highway over the creek. There have been a number of accidents already, as vehicles slow to pullinto the trailhead, and MOT|’s Rocky Mountain Operations staff has been in touch with our office to encourage us to exploresolutions.
We have partnered with the Fernie Trails Alliance, the local organization that runs much of our trail network, to create a safe pedestrian and cycle passage separate to the highway. MOTIlocallyhave given us their support to build a trail and pedestrian bridge on MOT|’s right of way, using abutments from an old highway bridge.The trail is nearlyfinished and we are currentlyworking to raise funds for the bridge portion.
13.6 Email from Minister Stone re: BikeBC Page 84 of 132 I am hoping your Ministrywill support us in this endeavor although most of the funds are locally raised we are still in need and have applied to MOT|’s Bike BC fund for a grant in the amount of $71,000.
From the conversation held last year I believe that the interests of the Ministryand the City of Fernie are very much aligned here and so have great hope that support for this applicationcan be seriously considered.
Thank you for taking the time to read our request. it is much appreciated. Ligvlém Maiy Giuliano,Mayor
13.6 Email from Minister Stone re: BikeBC Page 85 of 132 cm or FERNIE FEKQIEBRITISH COLUMBIA BuildingO1'ficiaI’sReport Forthe Monthof October,2015
MONTH&YEAR MonthlyValueThisYear October2015 1,343,000.00 MonthlyValueLastYear October2014 160,500.00
YEAR Yearto DateValueThisYear 2015 7,664,000.00 Yearto DateValueLastYear 2014 11,297,700.00
ItOFPERMITSISSUED BUILDINGCONSTRUCTION VALUE RESIDENTIAL Demolition New 2 1,007,000.00 NumberofUnitsSFD DUPLEX MULTIFAMILY SecondarySuitesR-1 1 40,000.00 Additions&Renovations 4 43,000.00 Garages&Carports 1 45,000.00 Sub-Total 8 1,135,000.00
COMMERCIAL Demolition New Additions&Renovations 1 8,000.00 Sub-total 1 8,000.00
INSTITUTIONAL Demolition New Additions&Renovations Sub-total
INDUSTRIAL Demolition New 1 200,000.00 Additions&Renovations 1 200,000.00 Sub-total
TOTAL 10 1,343,000.00
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A province-wide inventory of existing heritage locations pertaining to working people, 2. Identification of topics outside of Metro Vancouver that to date have not been recognized. With thanks, Donna Sacuta, Project Manager Plaques Project BC Labour Heritage Centre Cell: 604-833-1193 This e mail has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com 1 13.8 Email from BC Labour Heritage re: Remembering Working P... Page 88 of 132 This e mail has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com 2 13.8 Email from BC Labour Heritage re: Remembering Working P... Page 89 of 132 Inventory Submission BC Labour Heritage Centre Plaques Around the Province Project Please help us identify locations of existing memorials to working people in British Columbia. Our criteria includes, but is not strictly limited to: defining events, actions, episodes, movements, or experiences that played a significant role in the history of the labour movement and working people in British Columbia. groups and individuals that made a lasting contribution to labour and working history places that hold a direct association with a significant aspect of BC or Canadian labour history Describe the existing memorial that you feel fits our criteria. Use additional pages if necessary. Include a location, photos, related information or website (URL) address to help identify the location: Your contact information: Name Address Email: Phone: Return to: BC Labour Heritage Centre Suite 301-8988 Fraserton Crt Burnaby, BC V5J 5H8 Or email to: [email protected] Plaques Around the Province Project Manager: Donna Sacuta Cell: 604-833-1193 November 2015 13.8 Email from BC Labour Heritage re: Remembering Working P... Page 90 of 132 Remembering Working People Nomination Form BC Labour Heritage Centre Plaques Around the Province Project Our criteria for recognition includes, but is not strictly limited to: defining events, actions, episodes, movements, or experiences that played a significant role in the history of the labour movement and working people in British Columbia. groups and individuals that made a lasting contribution to labour and working history places that hold a direct association with a significant aspect of BC or Canadian labour history 1. Describe proposed event, etc. that you are nominating for recognition. Include as much information as you can about the nominated project; attach extra information and photos if necessary: 2. Can you suggest a location for a plaque: 3. Are you able to make a financial contribution to the plaque’s construction, or assist with fund-raising? 13.8 Email from BC Labour Heritage re: Remembering Working P... Page 91 of 132 Your contact information: Name Address Email: Phone: Return to: BC Labour Heritage Centre Suite 301-8988 Fraserton Crt Burnaby, BC V5J 5H8 Or email to: [email protected] Plaques Around the Province Project Manager: Donna Sacuta Cell: 604-833-1193 November 2015 13.8 Email from BC Labour Heritage re: Remembering Working P... Page 92 of 132 November 2015 www.labourheritagecentre.ca/patp [email protected] Remembering Working People: Plaques Around the Province Project In 2010, the BC Labour Heritage Centre partnered with the Vancouver Convention Centre on the installation of a series of educational panels along the interior and exterior of the new Convention Centre. The Convention Centre A series of plaques documenting events and people in British Columbia’s labour history are on display covered the cost of producing the panels and we at the Vancouver Convention Centre. provided the research. Building on this success, the Labour Heritage Centre has launched the “Remembering Working People: Plaques Around the Province Project”. Our aim is to extend the Convention Centre program to areas outside of Vancouver. We are seeking nominations of events, groups, individuals and places throughout the province that demonstrate the contributions of working people to the history of British Columbia. Our criteria includes, but is not strictly limited to: defining events, actions, episodes, movements, or experiences that played a significant role in the history of the labour movement and working people in British Columbia groups and individuals that made a lasting contribution to labour and working history places that hold a direct association with a significant aspect of BC or Canadian labour history 13.8 Email from BC Labour Heritage re: Remembering Working P... Page 93 of 132 When proposing a suitable event and location for a plaque, nominators will be asked to consider locations where they will be accessible to the public and contribute to an understanding of the foundations laid by working people in the province’s history. The Labour Heritage Centre will cover the cost of research and promotion of each plaque, including links to background materials on our website. Costs We have chosen Ornamental Bronze, located in Richmond, to produce the plaques. Ornamental Bronze is a union shop and their product meets our primary requirement for longevity. They produced the 2010 plaque for the Our plaques will be modeled on the 2010 On to Ottawa Historical commemoration of the On to Ottawa Trek, shown at right. The size of this Society plaque in Vancouver, cast in bronze for longevity. plaque is 18” x 29”. Each cast bronze plaque is individually crafted and will cost $3,000 - $5,000; depending on its size and complexity. We are asking nominators to contribute at least one-third of the cost of each plaque. Inventory Project Part of the Plaques Around the Province Project is the creation of an inventory of existing memorials that meet the same criteria. We are asking groups and individuals to make us aware of these commemorative locations. Two examples are shown below: Plaque commemorating deaths of 26 miners Statue of social at Granduc Mine, worker and activist Stewart, BC. Bridget Moran in Prince George. 13.8 Email from BC Labour Heritage re: Remembering Working P... Page 94 of 132 November 2015 Friends: Re: Remembering Working People: Plaques Around the Province Project The BC Labour Heritage Society was founded in 2005. We engage in partnerships and projects that help define and express the role that work and workers have played in the evolution of social policy and its impact on the present and future shaping of the province. I am writing to invite your participation in the BC Labour Heritage Centre’s new Remembering Working People: Plaques Around the Province Project. An information sheet and nomination forms are attached. There are two important aspects to this project: 1. To identify and catalogue existing memorials that fit our criteria (detailed in the Project Description). 2. To install a new series of cast bronze plaques which will document events, actions, episodes, movements, experiences, groups, individuals or places that have not been recognized to date. In this phase of the project, our focus will be on locations outside of Metro Vancouver. We are reaching out to as many labour and community groups as possible to fulfill our goals. Anyone can submit a nomination. This is an exciting project that will increase public awareness of the history of working people in British Columbia in a permanent way. Please contact our Project Manager, Donna Sacuta if you require further information. Project website page: www.labourheritagecentre.ca/patp Email: [email protected] Sincerely, Ken Novakowski, Chairperson Encls. 13.8 Email from BC Labour Heritage re: Remembering Working P... Page 95 of 132 4{km{ Wild at heart. , V I ‘ District of Elkford I P,O.Bo>< _ . _ are Michel Road 340 E|kford,B.C.V0B1HO \ , U7 V P.250.865.4000- F.250.865.400i -info@e|kford.ca~www.e|kfon:l.ca _ OFFERMEJ October 28, 2015 Shawn Tomlin Regional District of East Kootenay 19 - 24 Ave South Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8 Dear Mr.Tomlin: Re: Elkford Transfer Station At its Regular meeting of October 26, 2015, the District of Elkford Council reviewed and discussed correspondence from the District of Spanlvood, addressing their concerns related to bear attractants, storage of garbage, and the hours of operation of the Span/vood Transfer Station. At this time, Elkford would like to also request a cost analysis for a seven day—per—weekElkford Transfer Station hours of operation, and a community—to-communitycost comparison. We are also interested in an estimated shared cost to the District of Elkford that would result from extended hours of the Spanrvood facility, in case Elkford chooses to retain the same Transfer Station schedule in our community. Once Elkford Council has an opportunity to review the cost analysis, we willprovide the RDEKwith our feedback on the proposed extension of the Transfer Station hours. Sincerely,%z? Curtis Helgesen ChiefAdministrative Officer Cc: District‘ofSpanlvood City of Fernie - \\doe20’iO.e|kford.bc.ca\administration$\O100 - 0699 Administration\0400Cooperation and Liaison GeneraI\5D Other Local Governments\RDEK\2015\TransferStation cost ana|ysis.docx 13.9 Letter from the District of Elkford re: Elkford Transfe... Page 96 of 132 Sheryl Zral From: Columbia Basin Trust [[email protected]] on behalf of Columbia Basin Trust [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 11:35 AM To: fernie city hall Subject: BasinLink Newsletter #77 October 2015 Issue 77 / October 2015 View this email online The Trust Renews Its Strategic Priorities The Trust has updated its Columbia Basin Management Plan for 2016 to 2020, which outlines how it will support Basin residents and communities over the next five years. ...full story Learn more at tomorrow's webinar (Friday, October 16) or upcoming open houses. New Program to Strengthen Non-profits 1 13.10 Email from Columbia Basin Trust - Newsletter # 77 for ... Page 97 of 132 A new Trust program helps Basin non-profits increase capacity, become more sustainable and become more efficient. ...full story Funding Options Expand for Basin Businesses Businesses that need financial support but aren't able to secure conventional financing may now find help through a new Trust fund. ...full story Events and Deadlines Ongoing Various Locations Me Inc. Workshops October 16 Online Columbia Basin Management Plan Webinar October 19 Deadline Environment Grants October 20 to 30 Cranbrook, Golden, Nakusp, Castlegar Columbia Basin Management Plan Open Houses October 20 to November 19 Various Locations Grant Writing Workshops November 2 Deadline Youth Grants November 6 Deadline Job Postings: Program Coordinator; Manager, Assessment and Development; Business Analyst, Broadband November 15 2 13.10 Email from Columbia Basin Trust - Newsletter # 77 for ... Page 98 of 132 Deadline Heritage Inventory Survey Go to events page. More Funding for High-speed Internet in Rural Communities Learn more Community Facilities to be Upgraded Several communities in the Basin are receiving over $445,000 from the Trust, plus funding from the federal government's Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Learn more CONTACT SHARE FOLLOW 1.800.505.8998 Know someone who [email protected] might be interested in cbt.org this email? Forward to a friend Subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. 3 13.10 Email from Columbia Basin Trust - Newsletter # 77 for ... Page 99 of 132 Sheryl Zral From: Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 12:07 PM To: fernie city hall Subject: Conference Update from the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association Fall Update from CAMA The 2015 Conference is getting closer. Hello Mayor; We have been hard at work to bring you a memorable event for the 23rd Annual Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association Conference. This year's theme is "Leading Resource Management, Protecting Our Environment." Program Updates The 2015 Pre-Conference Event is being Co-Hosted with the Aboriginal Environmental Leadership Circle. This is AELC's inaugural event, and we are pleased to be working with them on this. New this year, the Expert Armchair Panel: "The Emerging Trends in the Legal Landscape in Canada – What Can we Expect in Relation to Aboriginal People’s and Resource Development." Wab Kinew will be moderating this panel which also features the Right Honourable Stephen O’Neil, Justice Harry Slade – Chairperson Specific Claims Tribunal and Bernd Christmas of Cassels Brock. Other conference highlights this year include: • the very popular Youth Panel, • State of Community presentations, • a State of Industry address, • Concurrent Workshop Circles each day of the conference, and 1 13.11 Email from the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Associatio... Page 100 of 132 • a Gala dinner. We've been working hard to bring you an event that builds on past successes and sets the way for an exciting new future. Click Here for More Conference Program Details We look forward to seeing you there. Click Here to Register for the 2015 Conference! Click the link below to book your room at the CAMA rate. Book Your Room at the Westin Bayshore Here! If you have any questions or comments, please contact our event coordinator Peter Recollet who can be reached at 705-858-4444 or Toll Free 1-844-443-6452. Remember, if at any time you no longer wish to receive emails from CAMA, you can unsubscribe below. ©2015 CAMA | Click Here to Unsubscribe 2 13.11 Email from the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Associatio... Page 101 of 132 ‘A DAY FOR OUR COMMON FUTURE’ DECEMBER 11TH, 2015 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS: our long-term economic, social, ecological and cultural goals form the four pillars of sustainable development, WHEREAS: the UN General Assembly formally adopted the tenets of sustainable develpment on December 11 th 1987 when Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland presented the report, ‘Our Common Future’, on behalf of the World Commission on Environment and Development, WHEREAS: sustainable development is defined as, "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs", WHEREAS: Canada played a critical role in fostering and writing Our Common Future, WHEREAS: recent reports warn that adverse effects of climate change are likely to undermine sustainable, and all development efforts and goals - recommending increased support for adaptation, mitigation, inclusive green growth and climate-smart development, WHEREAS: communities are most able to meet their needs by practicing sustainable development which incorporates a resilient resource base with a secure, long-term food and water supply, WHEREAS: efforts to protect our lands and waters include measures for conservation, biodiversity, habitat and watershed protection that integrate renewable resource, climate-adaptive and sustainable development initiatives, WHEREAS: a healthy approach to sustainable development will find ways to bring a balanced growth that meets economic, social, environmental and cultural goals for everyone's benefit, & WHEREAS: residents, businesses, governments and communities have opportunity to implement recommendations that balance our society's needs, and nature’s needs, while furthering global goals for sustainable development. NOW THEREFORE , ………………………………...... ……....., hereby proclaims December 11th 2015, to be known as: “A DAY FOR OUR COMMON FUTURE " ______Dated Vancouver Island & Coast Conservation Society, Box 333, Cedar, B.C., V9X 1W1, 13.12 Proclamation A Day For Our Common Future - Dec 11 2015 Page 102 of 132 Sheryl Zral From: Heart and Stroke Foundation [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 5:44 PM To: fernie city hall Subject: Action Required: Update From The Heart And Stroke Foundation / Mesure à prendre : une mise à jour de la Fondation des maladies du coeur et de l'AVC October 15, 2015 To: Mayor Mary Giuliano Every 13 minutes, a Canadian life is lost to sudden cardiac arrest. Unfortunately, it can happen anywhere, anytime and to anyone. It has happened in your community, and it will happen again. I am reaching out to you today because the Heart and Stroke Foundation, as a trusted advisor to governments and policymakers, would like to inform you of important changes to the guidelines pertaining to emergency cardiovascular care and first aid in Canada which we are releasing today, October 15. Municipal employees involved in lifesaving and aquatics programs, parks and recreation, facility management, public health education, and most significantly, emergency services like fire and EMS/Paramedics are on the front line when cardiac or other medical emergencies happen. The actions they take can often make the difference between life and death. Many of your personnel are required to be certified in CPR, AED (i.e., defibrillators) and first aid. Called the 2015 Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care, our new set of guidelines distill the science of resuscitation and first aid into practical, usable recommendations. It is the culmination of five years of intensive review by experts from the Heart and Stroke Foundation and other international agencies, and is the accepted standard for Canada. Changes to these guidelines are made when there is evidence that they will improve the chances of survival. The Guidelines also offer insights into how the organization of a community's systems, programs and infrastructure has the potential to improve the chances for a good outcome when cardiac arrest strikes. I urge your municipality to evaluate these recommendations and identify where your community aligns, and where improvements could be made. I know that when it comes to the safety of the constituents you serve, the buck stops with you. As your municipal staff consider their CPR/AED and First Aid training and renewal plans over the coming year, I urge you to make sure they are aware of these new guidelines, and that the training agency they select is compliant. Heart and Stroke Foundation guidelines are used by all major reputable training agencies across Canada. The process of integrating these new 1 13.13 Email regarding an update from The Heart And Stroke Fo... Page 103 of 132 guidelines into their training materials will take place over the coming few months. Please note that current certification is still valid until expiry - there is no need for your employees to retrain before their expiry date but when they do recertify, it should be to the new guidelines. Once your employees are updated, they will have the knowledge and skills to give them an even better chance to save lives in your community. You can learn about the 2015 Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC at heartandstroke.ca/guidelines2015 Please share this information with your emergency services, workplace safety, human resources or other departments who may be responsible for training. Yours truly, David Sculthorpe, Chief Executive Officer Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Healthy lives free of heart disease and stroke. Together we will make it happen. Le 15 octobre 2015 Pour: Mayor Mary Giuliano Toutes les 13 minutes, une vie s'éteint au pays, emportée par l'arrêt cardiaque soudain. Malheureusement, ce problème peut survenir n'importe où, n'importe quand et à n'importe qui. L'arrêt cardiaque soudain a déjà frappé votre collectivité, et il ne manquera pas de la frapper de nouveau. Si je vous écris aujourd'hui, c'est parce que la Fondation des maladies du cœur et de l'AVC (la « Fondation »), un organisme de conseil de confiance des gouvernements et des décideurs du pays, désire vous aviser de la parution d'importants changements aux lignes directrices en matière de soins d'urgence cardiovasculaire et de premiers soins au Canada. Nous procédons à la diffusion desdits changements aujourd'hui, le 15 octobre. Plusieurs employés des municipalités prennent part à des programmes de secourisme, que ce soit en lien avec des sports nautiques, des parcs, des loisirs, la gestion des lieux, l'enseignement en santé publique ou les services d'urgence; c'est le cas des pompiers, des SMU et des ambulanciers. Tous ces gens se trouvent dans les premières lignes en cas 2 13.13 Email regarding an update from The Heart And Stroke Fo... Page 104 of 132 d'urgence de nature médicale. Bien souvent, leur façon d'agir peut faire la différence entre la vie et la mort. Certains de vos employés ont l'obligation de posséder une certification en RCR, en utilisation de DEA (défibrillateurs) et en premiers soins. Notre nouvel ensemble de lignes directrices, intitulé la « Mise à jour 2015 des lignes directrices en matière de RCR et de soins d'urgence cardiovasculaire », traduit les données scientifiques de la réanimation et des premiers soins en recommandations pratiques. Ce document, c'est la culmination d'un examen intensif mené sur cinq ans par des experts de la Fondation des maladies du cœur et de l'AVC et d'autres organismes internationaux. Il s'agit également de la norme acceptée au pays. Des changements sont apportés aux lignes directrices uniquement quand ils sont appuyés par des données probantes selon lesquelles ils entraîneront une amélioration des chances de survie. Les lignes directrices donnent également une idée de la manière dont l'organisation des systèmes, programmes et infrastructures d'une collectivité a le potentiel d'améliorer les chances de bons résultats dans les cas d'arrêt cardiaque. J'encourage fortement votre municipalité à procéder à une évaluation de ces recommandations et à déterminer les domaines pour lesquels votre collectivité y est conforme ainsi que ceux pour lesquels il est encore possible de vous améliorer. Je sais que quand il est question de la sécurité de vos électeurs, c'est à vous de prendre la décision finale. Par conséquent, quand vos employés seront en train de passer en revue leurs plans de formation et de rappel en RCR, en utilisation de DEA et en premiers soins au cours de la prochaine année, assurez-vous qu'ils sont au courant de ces nouvelles lignes directrices et que l'organisme de formation qu'ils choisissent les respecte. Les lignes directrices de la Fondation des maladies du cœur et de l'AVC sont employées par tous les plus grands organismes de formation fiables du Canada. Le processus d'intégration des changements dans le matériel de formation sera effectué au cours des quelques prochains mois. Je vous prie de noter que la certification actuelle que possèdent vos employés est encore valide jusqu'à son expiration, il n'est donc pas nécessaire de procéder à une nouvelle formation avant cette date. Cela dit, quand il sera temps de procéder à la recertification, il faudra que cela soit en fonction des nouvelles lignes directrices. Avec des connaissances et des compétences à jour, vos employés auront encore plus de chances de sauver des vies dans votre collectivité. Pour en savoir plus sur la mise à jour 2015 des lignes directrices de RCR et de SUC, rendez-vous au www.fmcoeur.ca/lignesdirectrices2015. Je vous prie de transmettre ces renseignements à vos services d'urgence, de sécurité au travail, de ressources humaines ainsi qu'à tout autre qui pourrait être responsable de la formation. Cordialement, David Sculthorpe Chef de la direction Fondation des maladies du cœur et de l'AVC du Canada 3 13.13 Email regarding an update from The Heart And Stroke Fo... Page 105 of 132 Ensemble, éliminons les maladies du cœur et les AVC pour vivre en santé Privacy Policy If you wish to be removed from this instructor list, please email [email protected] . This email was sent to you by: Heart and Stroke Foundation 222 Queen Street, Suite 1402, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5V9 www.heartandstroke.ca Copyright 2014 This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe ™ | About our service provider . Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canada | 222 Queen Street, Suite 1402 | Ottawa | Ontario | K1P 5V9 | Canada 4 13.13 Email regarding an update from The Heart And Stroke Fo... Page 106 of 132 Health Protection Drinking Water Report, Fall 2015 Welcome to Interior Health’s (IH) Drinking Water Report. This quarterly newsletter provides information about key activities, projects, and policies relating to the IH Drinking Water Program. Previous issues can be found at http://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/DrinkingWater/Pages/Resources.aspx. Multi-barrier approach to drinking water safety The multi-barrier approach to safe and reliable drinking water starts with understanding the potential threats to your drinking water supply and implementing a series of barriers to prevent or reduce the impact of contamination. In his report on the Walkerton tragedy, Justice O’Connor discussed five major elements of the multi-barrier approach: 1. Source water protection 2. Robust water treatment 3. A secure water supply network 4. Monitoring programs 5. Prepared responses to adverse conditions While each barrier on its own may not be able to completely remove or prevent contamination, having multiple barriers in place provide greater assurance that the water will be safe to drink over the long term. Stay tuned, in future newsletters we will discuss each element individually and provide more information about how the major elements work together to prevent or reduce the impact of contamination on drinking water quality and safety. Lillooet’s new system now meets the Drinking Water Treatment Objectives Six years after the Mount McLean wildfire and a series of public notifications, the District of Lillooet is happy to announce that the long-standing advisory is lifted. The district completed and commissioned the last phase of their $10M drinking water project. Improvements include: A new Seton River intake with a 6 Million Litre Pall Micro-filtration treatment system and chlorine disinfection Two new Seton Fan groundwater wells with UV and chlorine disinfection A large clear-well and high lift station with new infrastructure into the existing distribution and storage system All complimented with Universal Metering for water conservation and long term sustainability The Rec Centre Well and chlorination will continue to serve as their back-up potable water supply. Congratulations to all staff at Lillooet for all your hard work! In 2013, only 22 per cent of water treatment facilities in the Interior Health large water program met the Drinking Water Treatment Objectives for surface water supplies in BC. Today, that number has increased to 29 per cent. 13.14 Interior Health, Drinking Water - Fall 2015 Newsletter Page 107 of 132 Does your water supply system have a proactive wildfire management plan? The preventative value of the Fire Smart program was highlighted at the Rock Creek/West Bridge public meeting this fall. Fire behaviour, the way that fire ignites and spreads, is controlled by the three elements of the fire environment: fuel, weather, and topography. Of these factors, fuel is the only one that can be managed. The fire chief observed that the homes and buildings that created a 10 – 20 m radius of green space and clearing around them did not burn down. Fire Behaviour Triangle Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI) FireSmart program The B.C. government and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities are providing grants to help communities identify and take action to reduce wildfire risks on private land. Fifty grants of up to $10,000 each will be made available to local governments. Do you have a project that could help improve wildfire prevention in the vicinity of water system infrastructure? Applications for the SWPI FireSmart program will be accepted until Nov. 30, 2015. Drought update This hot, dry summer forced many water suppliers to implement strict watering restrictions and take a closer look at their drought management plans. The board of trustees from South East Kelowna Irrigation District implemented actions to curtail excess water use after meters read in July showed some properties already exceeded their annual allotment. In addition to increased rates for water above their allotment, additional penalties could include: Water service shut off for a period of five days A $100 turn on fee must be paid The metered rate penalty owing at the time of the infraction must be paid For more information about the South East Kelowna Irrigation District’s Agricultural Metering Program, click here. The District of Summerland formed a Water Advisory Committee to make recommendations (informed by metering data trends) to council for the most efficient and effective use of their supplied commercial, domestic and irrigator water. While water conservation and applying water use restrictions are important, they are only part of drought planning. Drought planning is the bigger picture that includes all the short term and long term measures that are necessary to prevent or minimize drought impacts in advance. Drought response includes emergency measures for when water conservation just wasn’t enough. It’s time to improve the contingency aspect of your emergency response and contingency plan. Here are some resources to help you get started improving your Drought Management Plan: 1. The British Columbia Drought Response Plan, June 2015 2. The USA Rural Community Assistance Program, 7 Steps to Effective Drought Contingency Planning Peer-to-peer training pilot in the Kootenays Water operators in BC are required to take a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education every two years in order to retain their certification. Kootenay operators found it challenging to get the mandatory Environmental Operators Certificate Program (EOCP) accredited training they need to maintain their certifications so they started a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) training pilot project led by Water Smart and the EOCP. As of August 2015, 11 new in-house training activities, ranging from .1 to .3 CEUs, have been approved by the EOCP as part of Water Smart's pilot project, with more to come. Do You Know Your EHO? Your EHO (Environmental Health Officer) is the best person to talk to about IH Drinking Water Programs. Contact information for our large and small water programs is provided on the next page. 13.14 Interior Health, Drinking Water - Fall 2015 Newsletter Page 108 of 132 13.14 Interior Health, Drinking Water - Fall 2015 Newsletter Medical Health Officers Dr. Trevor Corneil Chief MHO [email protected] Dr. Sue Pollock Kelowna Health Centre 250-868-7700 [email protected] Medical Health Officers Dr. Kamran Golmohammadi [email protected] Drinking Water Program Management Roger Parsonage Regional Director Vernon Health Centre 250-549-5714 [email protected] J. Ivor Norlin Manager Salmon Arm Health Centre 250-833-4100 [email protected] Dan Byron Large Water TL F.W. Green Home (Cranbrook) 250-420-2240 [email protected] Rob Birtles Small Water TL Penticton Integrated Health 250-770-5540 [email protected] Drinking Water Program Staff Richard Liu Kamloops Health Unit 250-851-7340 [email protected] Marianne Crowe Health Engineers Nelson Health Centre 250-505-7225 [email protected] Wayne Radomske Penticton Integrated Health 250-770-5540 [email protected] Gordon Moseley Vernon Health Centre 250-549-5725 [email protected] Judi Ekkert Large Water Specialists Kelowna Health Centre 250-868-7700 [email protected] Zara Zychowicz Invermere Health Unit 250-342-2368 [email protected] Rob Fleming Kamloops Health Unit 250-851-7410 [email protected] Katie McNamara Invermere Health Centre 250-342-2336 [email protected] Jessy Bhatti Kamloops Health Unit 250-851-7340 [email protected] Renee Ansel Small Water EHOs Nelson Health Centre 250-505-7220 [email protected] Tristin Wilson Penticton Integrated Health 250-770-5540 [email protected] Kim Wrixon Cariboo Comm. 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Page 110 of 132 Sheryl Zral From: Lisa Storoshenko [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 6:44 PM Subject: The MIABC Board Meeting Highlights - Fall 2015 In this Fall 2015 issue of The MIABC Board Meeting Highlights: • 2016 Pool Rates Announced; • AGM Report; • Director Election; • Farwell and Thank You to Departing Board Members; • New Logo; • Risk Management Seminar: Liability for Communications; and • Board Member Profiles: Joe Stanhope and Tabatha Webber. Please click on the link below to access the newsletter. http://www.miabc.org/resources/publications/redirect/board-highlights-fall- 2015?utm_source=Newsetter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Board%20Highlights Lisa Storoshenko Office Assistant/Accounts Receivable Direct Line: 604.449.6345 | [email protected] WE HAVE MOVED, PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS Municipal Insurance Association of BC 200-429 2 nd Avenue West Vancouver, BC V5Y 1E3 Tel: 604.683.6266 | Toll Free: 1.855.683.6266 | Fax: 604.683.6244 www.miabc.org THIS EMAIL MAY BE PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL. IT IS INTENDED SOLELY FOR THE PERSON OR ENTITY TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED. ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU RECEIVE THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE CONTACT THE SENDER AND DELETE OR DESTROY ALL DIGITAL AND PRINTED COPIES. ΠΠΠ Think about the environment before printing this e-mail. 1 13.16 Email from Municipal Insurance Association of BC (MIAB... Page 111 of 132 THE MIABC BOARD MEETING FALL 2015 2016 Pool Rates Announced MIABC congratulates and welcomes New Logo back five Board Members who have In September of each year, the The Board has approved a new logo been elected as Directors at Large: MIABC’s Board sets the next year’s designed to reflect the MIABC of Marg Spina (Councillor, City of pool rates based on advice from the today. Watch for the MIABC’s new Kamloops), Steffan Klassen (Director MIABC’s actuary. In determining pool look on newsletters, correspondence of Finance, Town of Creston), Charles rates, the Board weighs a number and the MIABC’s website in 2016. Hamilton (Chief Administrative of factors, seeking to provide rate Officer, Columbia Shuswap Regional stability and best value costs to District), Sheryl Worthing (Chief Risk Management members while continuing to build Administrative Officer, Village of Seminar: Liability for the MIABC’s capital. This year, the Burns Lake) and Glenn McLaughlin Communications Board voted to increase the pool (Chief Licence Inspector/ Risk rates by 3.5% over last year’s rates. Members in the Lower Mainland and Manager, City of Richmond). Fraser Valley are invited to attend the MIABC’s upcoming Regional Risk AGM Report The MIABC also welcomes two Management Seminar on Tuesday, new Board Members. Gord Klassen Attendance was high at this year’s October 27th, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. (Councillor, City of Fort St. John) Annual General Meeting (AGM) to 2:00 p.m. at the MIABC’s new will join the Board as the NCLGA of the MIABC, held in Vancouver office. The seminar, which will be Representative and Chad Eliason in conjunction with the Union of led by the MIABC’s external counsel (Councillor, City of Salmon Arm) will BC Municipalities Convention. from Alexander Holburn Beaudin join as the SILGA Representative. At this year’s AGM, Reception, + Lang LLP, will focus on liability and the UBCM’s Trade Show, the arising from communications, MIABC focused on sharing its story Farewell and Thank You to including defamation, negligent with delegates. The MIABC also Departing Board Members misrepresentation and misfeasance in public office. The seminar is honoured two individuals whose The MIABC is bidding farewell to two particularly geared towards senior past work contributed significantly departing Board Members this year. staff and elected officials. To register, to the MIABC’s present success - Mayor Nancy Cooper of the City of contact Heidi Kriz at hkriz@miabc. Lifetime Achievement Awards were Salmon Arm and Councillor Brian org. presented to the MIABC’s long-time Frenkel of the District of Vanderhoof claims consultant, Don Smith, and its are both departing the Board former actuary, Richard Gauthier. following the completion of their terms. The MIABC thanks Mayor WE HAVE MOVED! Director Election Cooper and Councillor Frenkel for Please note the MIABC’s new their contributions to the MIABC An election was held at the AGM address: during a busy time of change and to fill the five Director at Large 200-429 2nd Avenue West growth in the organization’s history. positions on the MIABC’s Board. The Vancouver, BC V5Y 1E3 [email protected] Phone: 604-683-6266 200 - 429 2nd Avenue West Fax: 604-683-6244 Vancouver, BC V5Y 1E3 Toll Free: 1-855-683-6266 13.16 Email from Municipal Insurance Association of BC (MIAB... Page 112 of 132 THE MIABC BOARD MEETING FALL 2015 Board Member Profiles In this section of Board Meeting Highlights we turn the spotlight on the individuals who serve on the MIABC’s Board. Joe Stanhope Director, Electoral Area “G”, Regional District of Nanaimo AVICC Representative The MIABC welcomed Joe Stanhope to its Board earlier this year. He is a member of the Board’s Finance/Audit Committee. A veteran local government politician, Stanhope is currently serving his sixth term as an Electoral Area Director for the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and his fourth term as the RDN’s Chairperson. He is also a Trustee for the Municipal Finance Authority of BC and a Member of the Board of the Island Coastal Economic Trust. In addition, Stanhope sits on the Board of and is a Past President of the Association of Vancouver Island & Coastal Communities (AVICC). Stanhope’s local govern- ment experience commenced in the 1980s, when he began serving as an Alderman for the City of Port Alberni and as a Municipal Director for the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. Now retired, Stanhope spent over two decades in management in the forest in- dustry. He also worked for the Province for many years, most recently as the government agent in Port Alberni. Stanhope is a long-time resident of Vancouver Island. He lives in French Creek on a 10-acre property that has been in his family for over 70 years. Tabatha Webber Councillor, Village of Fruitvale Group B Representative Councillor Tabatha Webber, who joined the MIABC’s Board of Directors last year, sits on the Member Services Committee. Webber’s local government experience extends back to 2008 when she began serving as a Councillor for the Village of Fruitvale at the age of 28. She is now in her third term. In her role as Councillor, Webber acts as the Alternative Director for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and sits on the Board of the West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital. Webber is the North American Executive for En Famille International, a non-profit organization that facilitates student exchanges. She is responsible for arranging all of the exchanges involving North American students going to France, Spain and Germany. Prior to taking on this position, she worked as a paramedic for many years. Webber attended Mount Royal College and Carleton University, where she obtained a Diploma in Criminology. She also completed the Primary Care Paramedic Program at the Justice Institute. Webber was born and raised in Fruitvale. She and her husband are now raising their three children there. The family enjoys taking advantage of many of the outdoor activities that the Kootenays have to offer, including skiing, mountain biking and water sports. [email protected] Phone: 604-683-6266 200 - 429 2nd Avenue West Fax: 604-683-6244 Vancouver, BC V5Y 1E3 Toll Free: 1-855-683-6266 13.16 Email from Municipal Insurance Association of BC (MIAB... Page 113 of 132 Sheryl Zral From: Union of BC Municipalities [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 11:51 AM To: Sheryl Zral Subject: Election Expense Limits; Spill Response Forum; FOI Webinar; EA Directors & LGLA Forums Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Click here Expense Limits Legislation Introduced October 28, 2015 Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, introduced Bill 43 on October 22, outlining proposed expense limits for candidates and third-party advertising sponsors in local government elections. The bill reflects the recommendations of the Special Committee on Local Elections Expense Limits. Read more Spill Response Forum: November 20, 2015 UBCM members are invited to attend a joint industry/government seminar Follow us on on the major changes to BC's spill response system. This forum will review Twitter the Province's land based spill preparedness and response regime, discuss current practice and critical issues, and bring forward the latest information on plans for new legislation and a new response organization. Read more Policy Update: Poverty Reduction UBCM has been actively involved in poverty reduction work since 2009. 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Read more Last Call: Real Estate Foundation Appointment October 30th is the deadline for interested elected officials to signal their interest in serving on the Board of Governors of the Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC). An initial call for expressions of interest was issued in a September 30th article of the Compass for this UBCM appointment to the REFBC. Read more 1 13.17 Union of British Columbia of Municipalities (UBCM) New... Page 114 of 132 Freedom of Information Webinar The Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) and Local Government Management Association of BC (LGMA) are pleased to partner to offer webinar training for Elected Officials on your responsibilities related to Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 from 10:30 am to noon. 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Page 117 of 132 Sheryl Zral From: fernie city hall Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:51 PM To: 'Angela Qualizza ([email protected])'; '[email protected]'; 'Dennis Schafer ([email protected])'; 'Jim Hendricks'; 'Joe Warshawsky ([email protected])'; 'Jon Levesque ([email protected])'; 'Mary Giuliano'; 'Phil Iddon'; 'Bruce Lennox'; Byron Sarabun; Carla Fox ([email protected]); 'Dave Cockwell'; Lloyd Smith ([email protected]); 'Premita Saran'; Suzanne Garand ; Ted Ruiter Subject: FW: Reminder: Clear Air Research Grant Opportunity AND Radon screening opportunity fyi From: HBE [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:08 PM To: 100 Mile House; Mayor - Armstrong [External Email]; Ashcroft; Mayor - Barriere [External Email]; Mayor - Cache Creek [External Email]; Mayor - Castlegar [External Email]; Mayor - Chase [External Email]; Mayor - Clearwater [External Email]; Mayor - Clinton [External Email]; Coldstream; Coldstream 2; Mayor - Cranbrook [External Email]; Creston; Mayor - Elkford [External Email]; Enderby; fernie city hall; Fernie 2; Golden; Grand Forks; Greenwood; Mayor - Invermere [External Email]; Mayor - Kamloops [External Email]; Kaslo; Mayor - Kelowna [External Email]; Kimberley; Lake Country; Mayor - Lillooett [External Email]; Mayor - Logan Lake [External Email]; Mayor - Lumby [External Email]; Mayor - Lytton [External Email]; Merritt; Mayor - Midway [External Email]; Montrose; Nakusp; Nelson; New Denver; Oliver; Osoyoos; Mayor - Peachland [External Email]; Mayor - Penticton [External Email]; Princeton; Mayor - Radium Hot Springs [External Email]; Revelstoke; Mayor - Rossland [External Email]; Mayor - Salmo [External Email]; Salmon Arm; Sicamous; Everett, John [External Email]; Slocan; Mayor - Spallumcheen [External Email]; Sparwood; Mayor - Summerland [External Email]; Mayor - Trail [External Email]; Mayor - Vernon [External Email]; Mayor - Warfield [External Email]; West Kelowna; Mayor - Williams Lake [External Email] Subject: Reminder: Clear Air Research Grant Opportunity AND Radon screening opportunity Hello! Please see below 2 opportunities related to air quality in your communities. Our apologies for not forwarding the information BC Clean Air Research Grant Fund (see the email below for more details) much sooner. Please note the deadline to apply is this Friday, October 30 th . We are also offering local governments an opportunity to carry out some FREE radon screening of their buildings. Now is the perfect time of year to start testing! • Radon Screening Opportunity . Local governments within the Interior Health geographic boundary may participate in screening their buildings for radon gas. Radon is a serious indoor air quality issue within the BC interior https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/AirQuality/Pages/RadonGas.aspx Children are more vulnerable to the chronic consequences of radon (lung cancer later in life), and people are encouraged to test their indoor work and home environment by getting a test kit through http://www.radonaware.ca/ A radon awareness initiative made possible through Health Canada enables Interior Health to assist local governments in screening their buildings for radon. The best time to test is during the colder months of the year, October through March, 91 days minimum, and testing is easy. Please don’t miss this opportunity, contact Greg Baytalan at (250) 868-7853 or [email protected] to participate. Regards, IH’s Healthy Built Environment Team 1 13.18 Email from Interior Health re: Radon Screening Opportu... 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REMINDER Clean Air Research Grant Opportunity Apply by October 30, 2015 Are you researching air quality solutions in BC? BC Clean Air Research Fund (BC CLEAR) is now offering grants for up to $20,000 to support applied air quality research projects in British Columbia. Who is eligible? Researchers from academic institutions, government organizations, First Nations, industry, consulting and non- government organizations are eligible to apply to the fund. All applied research projects that have direct relevance to air quality management within British Columbia are eligible for support from the BC CLEAR Fund. Applied research includes "original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge to help understand and solve air quality management issues." In general, this would include furthering understanding on the nature of air quality, the physical processes involved (atmospheric, emissions, 2 13.18 Email from Interior Health re: Radon Screening Opportu... 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Page 121 of 132 Sheryl Zral From: Federation of British Columbia Woodlot Associations [[email protected]] on behalf of Federation of British Columbia Woodlot Associations [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 1:05 PM To: fernie city hall Subject: Education the Focus of Woodlot AGM - Sep-Oct Communicator The "Woodlot Communicator" features stories about View this email in your browser BC's forests, woodlot licences and the people who manage them. Education the Focus of Woodlot AGM By SARA GRADY Chuck Bulmer of the Kalamalka Forestry Centre in Vernon shares insight regarding soil conservation and the growing body of research available to improve silviculture practices in the province. ______ 1 13.19 Email from Federation of BC Woodlot Associations re Se... Page 122 of 132 When BC’s woodlotters gather for their Annual General Meeting each fall, the intention is always to exchange ideas, learn from successes (and failures), and improve small-scale forestry practices across the province. This year’s AGM, hosted jointly by the Shuswap/Okanagan and Boundary Woodlot Associations in West Kelowna, put an even greater emphasis on the educational component. In addition to several informative field tours highlighting issues specific to the region, education was the prevailing theme of both the Stewardship Award and a highly successful panel discussion. West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater and Westbank First Nations Brian Eli extended their warm welcome to the crowd of 100+ woodlotters, who were then shown the 2015 Woodlot Stewardship Recognition video Woodlots - the Outdoor School . The video threw a spotlight on a broad cross-section of educational pursuits happening on woodlots around the province, from elementary school fieldtrips and youth summer camps, to high school trades programs and post-secondary research and work experience. Woodlotters took a break from the boardroom to visit family-owned Gorman Brothers Lumber Ltd., a sprawling operation that has survived and thrived during economic downturns and changing market demands since the 1950s. With an annual intake of roughly 12,000 logging-truck loads every year and over 400 employees, it remains one of the region’s largest employers. After visiting the mill guests took to the woods and learned about the challenges of fire mitigation on a Westbank First Nation’s Community Forest nestled snuggly in a densely populated urban setting. Having already been impacted by several forest fires on the perimeter, experts at Ntityix Resources took aggressive measures in the Rose Valley and Bear Creek regions to reduce risk of future interface fires, at considerable expense. 2 13.19 Email from Federation of BC Woodlot Associations re Se... Page 123 of 132 Field tours on Day 2 took woodlotters back into the forest, where they took part in detailed presentations about soil assessment, species selection – elaborating on a presentation made earlier in the day regarding silviculture and climate change – the challenges of maintaining a successful tree-planting operation, and the history of silviculture practices in the forests surrounding Silver Lake. Sorting 1" Spruce or Lodgepole boards coming off the "gang saw" at Gorman Bros. mill. Westbank First Nations Community Forest Fuel Mitigation project next to the Rose Valley development, West Kelowna. A brief stop at the scenic Silver Lake Camp included an intriguing demonstration of new drone technology – a drone equipped with a specialized camera capable of assessing timber density from the treetops – which woodlotters considered an appealing alternative for mapping on rugged terrain. A great deal of discussion emerged from all the proceedings, but arguably the most engaging 3 13.19 Email from Federation of BC Woodlot Associations re Se... Page 124 of 132 conversations came from the Education Panel. After hearing presentations from Al Kolkind (Rutland Senior Secondary) and Martin Tooms (Charles Bloom Secondary), who both run forestry programs, Jordan Benner, a woodlotter and doctoral candidate, and Michelle Britch, a student in Charles Bloom’s forestry program, the Federation was inspired to strike an Education Committee. Education Panel (L-R) Al Kolkind (Teacher, Rutland Senior Secondary), Martin Tooms (Teacher, Charles Bloom Secondary), Michelle Britch (Student, Charles Bloom Secondary), Jordan Benner (Woodlotter, Doctoral Candidate, Quadra Island) This Committee hopes to provide a conduit for collaboration among the many programs running independently around the province. By sharing their resources and knowledge, forestry education can be strengthened, and that’s great news for the woodlot program, and the industry as a whole. Minister of Forests, Lands & Natural During the Education Panel Resource Operations Award student Michelle Britch gave a for Innovation & Excellence in Woodlot moving speech lauding the Management benefits of forestry education that brought the audience to its feet. Mike Morris, MLA for Prince George- She concluded her speech with Mackenzie & Parliamentary Secretary to this poem: the Minister, FLNRO, presented the Southern Interior Award to Ernie Day and Travel the road least traveled and I the Coast and Overall Provincial Awards know that this is true, to Ron Fuller who accepted it on behalf of But there is really nothing else that I himself and his brother Doug Fuller. would rather do. Working in a man's field may not be easy to beat. 4 13.19 Email from Federation of BC Woodlot Associations re Se... Page 125 of 132 I know if I work real hard I can sweep them off their feet. My ethic is astounding, I wish you only knew, What this "little" girl can really do. I thank you for listening to my side of the story, But now I must pass on all of the glory. 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Page 130 of 132 PO Box 2259 Phone: 250-423-4661 741 B — 2"“Avenue Fax: 250-423-4668 Fernie, BC VOB 1M0 [email protected] November 4, 2015 City of Fernie City Hall 501 -3“Ave PO Box 190 Femie, BC VOB 1M0 Dear Friends This comes to express our sincere appreciation for your donation of 10+ boxes of food plus $9.00 to The Salvation Army Fernie Family Services (Food Bank). Your continued support throughout the year is of great assistance. It is with the help of groups such as yours that we are able to help the less fortunate in Fernie and surrounding area throughout the year. God bless and thank you for caring, Sincerely, James & Gwen Héigglund Majors Corps Of?cers Celebrating 150years Q/"service 18Q5~2o15 NOV-6 2015 CITYor FERME William&Catherine Booth André Cox Susan McMillan Larry Martin Founders General Territorial Commander DivisionalCommander 13.22 Letter from The Salvation Army re: Donation Page 131 of 132 November 5, 2015 Ref 164949 To: Mayors and Councillors Chairs and Directors of Regional District Boards Chairs and Directors of Greater Boards I am pleased to introduce myself as British Columbia’s new Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG). I am excited by the opportunity to lead this office, to work with local governments and to assist you in your operations through performance audits and other reports that provide advice and recommendations. I believe we share a common goal - to deliver the best possible services to taxpayers in the most cost efficient way. By way of background, I am a professional accountant, a FCPA, FCGA with more than 25 years of experience that includes an extensive background working in local government at the regional level here in British Columbia. I strongly believe in this office’s potential to add value for local governments and while I know there were challenges during the first two years of AGLG operations, there have been significant changes over recent months and we are now well positioned to deliver on that potential. This is a year of transition for our office. We have made changes in response to a review carried out for the Audit Council (Trumpy Report) and to the recommendations in a report published by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. These changes included re-balancing the use of internal staff resources with that of external consultants and releasing an updated 2015/16 Annual Service Plan that set reasonable expectations for the office and is consistent with our capacity and budget. I intend to work hard, with the office’s capable staff, to achieve these goals. As you know, performance audits are quite different from financial audits. They can be valuable tools for local governments by pointing out areas that could be improved while – equally importantly – also providing assurance in areas where a local government already has good practices. We can play a constructive role by highlighting such practices and recommending them to other local governments. I believe that the best way to meet our objectives is to work together. While the office is independent, success almost always depends on collaboration. Over coming weeks and months, I intend to become better acquainted with local governments and begin actively working in collaboration with you. I very much look forward to working with you and welcome any questions or feedback that you may have. Sincerely, Gordon Ruth, FCPA, FCGA Auditor General for Local Government cc: Chief Administrative Officers 201 – 10470 152nd Street Phone: 604-930-7100 www.aglg.ca Surrey, BC V3R 0Y3 Fax: 604-930-7128 13.23 Letter of Introduction from Auditor General for Local ... Page 132 of 132