FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT
~,! BOARD OF DIRECTORS ~~. Fraser Valley Regional District Wednesday, May 23, 2012 immediately following the FVRHD Board of Directors' Meeting
FVRD Boardroom, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliyvack, BC
OPEN MEETING MINUTES
Present: Director Sharon Gaetz, City of Chilliwack, Chair Director Moe Gill, City of Abbotsford Director Dennis Adamson, Electoral Area B Director Su~;:m Johnston, District of Hope Director Ted Adlem, District of Mission [)irector David Lamson, Electoral Area E Director Wendy Bales, Electoral Area C Director Tony Luck, District of Mission Director Bruce Banman, City of Abbotsford Director,Ken Popove, City of Chilliwack Director Ray Boucher, Electoral Area F Director Patricia Ross, City of Abbotsford Director Bill Dickey, Electoral Area D , Director John Smith, City of Abbotsford Director Leo Facio, Harrison Hot Springs Director ChuckStam, City of Chilliwack Director Lloyd Forman, Electoral Area A Director AI Stobbart, Electoral Area G Director Simon Gibson, City of Abbotsford Director .J.ohn Van Laerhoven, District of Kent .' Staff Present: George Murray, Chief Administrative Officer Suzanne Gresham, General Manc:lger, Electoral Area Services Tareq :islam, Director ofEngineering and Community Services SiriBertelsen, Director of Regional Programs Rick McDermid, Manager of Development Approvals Doug Wilson, Manager of Parks Michael Phelan, Manager of Finance Julie Webb, Assistant Manager of Finance (part) Alison Stewart, Senior Planner Adam Eason, Network Analyst (part) Jaime Schween; Executive Assistant Lorraine Martens, Executive Assistant (Recording Secretary) Also Present: Matt Kennedy and Richard Blanchet, Western Region, Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. [delegation - item 3.1}
Marian Keys and Debbie Lehman, Abbotsford Hospice Society [delegation - item 3.2}
William Sheridan, MNP [ref, item 6.1}
There was one member of the press in attendance and no members of the public.
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1 CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gaetz called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ADDENDA
2.1 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
JOHNSTON/FACIO THAT the Agenda for the Fraser Valley Regional District Board Meeting of May 23,2012 be approved; AND THAT all delegations, reports, correspondence, committee and commission minutes, and other information set to the Agenda be received for information. [BD 2012-171] CARRIED All/Unweighted
2.2 APPROVAL OF ADDENDA (if any)
STAM/STOBBART THAT the Addenda for the Fraser Valley Regional District Board Meeting of May 23,2012 be approved; AND THAT all delegations, reports, correspondence, ,committee and commission minutes, and other information set to the Addenda be received for:information. [BD 2012-172] CARRIED (2/3 Majority) IAll/Unweighted
3 DELEGATION(S)
3.1 Matt Kennedy and Richard g 'lanchet. Wester1l"Region. Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
Matt Kennedy, Vice-President Environment, lnnerg'ex, provided a PowerPoint presentation and update on proposed hydro projects undertaken by lnnergex. He advised that lnnergex is aBC-based company that develops and operates clean, renewable small hydro projects. Mr. Kennedy outlined the following Innergex objectives relative to development of hydro projects:
);> Rigorous internal project development process );> Thorough environmental review of projects );> Local employment, procurement and collaboration );> Commitment to transparent stakeholder engagement );> Long term relationships with First Nations );> Track and adhere to environmental commitments
The presentation included photos illustrating project details for a Small Hydro project - intake, penstock (pipe), diversion reach and powerhouse and interior of powerhouse. Mr. Kennedy also referred to the proposed hydro projects at Tretheway Creek, Shovel Creek and Big Silver Creek.
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Mr. Kennedy advised that Innergex wishes to contribute $225,000 to become title sponsor of the Cascade Falls Regional Park and the proposed suspension bridge over Cascade Creek. They also wish that the sponsorship include the placement of an educational display board on the power of falling water for generation of electricity.
Staff was directed to bring back a report for the next Board meeting if possible.
3.2 Debbie Lehmann, Executive Director and Marion Keys, Capital Campaign Manager, Abbotsford Hospice Society
Debbie Lehmann and Marion Keys attended the meeting to provide a submission to the FVRD with respect to the proposal of the Abbotsford Hospice Society to construct a 10-bed adult hospice residence that will care for patients as young as 19, whose end of 'life care needs cannot be met in other settings. The hospice will serve residents of the Abbotsford community and the Fraser East area and will bring comprehensive care services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to patients, their families and friends. Construction for the proposed hospicewill begin in the Fall of 2012. The hospice will be named Holmberg House in memory of David Holmberg Jr., and will be located jl:lst west of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre.
To finance construction, Abbotsford Hospice Society has launched the "Help us Light the Way" capital campaign to raise 7.5 million dollars. To date, they have raised morethan5million dollars in donations and commitments. Ms. Lehmann asked for the ·financial support of the FVRD to make Holmberg House a reality.
Relevant information was circulated to Board members fodheir information.
ADLEM/JOHNSTON THAT the request from the Abbotsford Hospice Society for financial support for the "Help us Light the Way" capital campaign to construct Holmberg House be''feferred to staff to prepare a report. [SO 2012-173] CARRIED AllIUnweighted
4 BOARD MINUTES & MATTERS ARISING
4.1 Soard Meeting - 20120424
FACIO/ADLEM THAT the Minutes of the Eraser Valley Regional District Board Meeting of April 24, 2012 be adopted. [SO 2012-174] CARRIED AllIUnweighted
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5 COMMITTEE/COMMISSION MINUTES FOR INFORMATION AND MATTERS ARISING
5.1 Draft Electoral Area Services Committee - 2012 05 08 5.2 Hope Regional Airport Commission - Special Minute AIRPORT 2012-10 (Approval of Hope Flightfest and related reduced fees) 5.3 Hope Regional Airport Commission - Special Minute AIRPORT 2012-11 (Land Lease Agreement with Crystal Medlock)
6 CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION
6.1 2011 Fraser Valley Regional District Financial Statements
Julie Webb, Assistant Manager of Finance referred to her staff report dated 2012 05 09 and "the FVRD 2011 Consolidated Financial Statements. Ms. Webb noted ,that the FVRD 2011 Consolidated Financial Statements were audited by the firm of MNP. An interim auditwas hellDecember 5 to '9, 2011 and the final audit was completed from February 27 to March 2, 2012.
William Sheridan of the firm MNP was in attendance to respond to anyquestions Board members might have of the 2011 Audited Financial Statements. Mr. Sheridan drew attention to two recent accounting pronouncements: i) Government Transfers (PS3410}whiCh'establishes standards on how to account for and report government transfers to individuals, organizations, .and other governments both from a transferring recipient and a recipient government perspective; andii) PS3450 which establishes standards for the recognition', measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial assets, financial liabilities and non-financial derivatives.
SMITH/STOBBART THAT the 2011 Audited Financial Statements for the Fraser Valley Regional District be received. [BD 2012-175] · CARRIED AII/U nweighted
6.2 Report of Other Voting Results - Proposed Bylaws: Bylaw 1093, 2011 (Building Ins'pection - Area A), ;8ylaw 1:tOo, 2011 (Lake Errock Cessation of Train Whistles - Area C) and;"Bylaws 1147, 2012 and 1148, 2012 (Sunshine Valley Fire Protection - Area B)
The Report of Other Voting Results for Proposed Bylaws 1093,2011; 1100,2011,1147,2012 and 1148, 2012 was circulated for information and receipt.
Director Adamson commended staff for their professional work in conveying the message to the public in Electoral Area B.
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6.3 Proposed Policy: First Nations Engagement on FVRD Land Use By-laws and Other Matters with Statutory Requirements to Engage
DICKEY/BOUCHER THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board adopt the draft Regional Board Policy titled "First Nations Engagement on FVRD Land Use By-laws and Other Matters with Statutory Requirements to Engage"; AND THAT staff continue to refine the Policy and to work with First Nations representatives to find innovative and effective ways to meet the future needs of both the Region and First Nations communities. [BD 2012-176] CARRIED AlI/Unweighted
6.4 Ratification of Volunteer Fire Department Member
LAMSON/STOBBART THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board ratify the appointment of the following volunteer fire department recruit member in accordance with "Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Areas Fire Prevention and Control Establishment and ,Regulation By-law No. 0296, 1999": Chilliwack River Valley Volunteer Fire Department: Cory Schaeffer [SD 2012-177] CARRIED AlI/Unweighted
7 BYLAWS
7.1 FVRD Lake Ef.fock Cessation of Train Wh'istles Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1100,2011, Electori:d .:Area C
BALES/ADLEM THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board adopt the bylaw cited as "Fraser Valley Regional District Lake Errock Cessation of Train Whistles Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1100,2011". [BD 2012-178] CARRIED AlI/Unweighted
Declaring a potential conflict of interest due to potential pecuniary interests, Director Lamson left the meeting for the discussion and vote on Item 7.2.
7.2 FVRD Bell Acres::Waler Supply and Distribution System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1128,2011, Electoral Area E
BOUCHER/ADAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give first reading to the bylaw cited as "Fraser Valley Regional District Bell Acres Water Supply and Distribution System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1128, 2011". [SD 2012-179] CARRIED AII/U nweighted
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BOUCHER/ADAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give second and third reading to the bylaw cited as "Fraser Valley Regional District Bell Acres Water Supply and Distribution System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1128,2011". [BD 2012-180] CARRIED AII/Unweighted
BOUCHER/ADAMSON THAT Bylaw No. 1128,2011 be submitted to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval; AND FURTHER THAT upon receipt of Ministerial approval that proposed "Fraser Valley Regional District Bell Acres Water Supply and Distribution System Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1128, 2011 ", proceed to referendum. [BD 2012-181] CARRIED AII/Unweighted
Director Lamson returned to the meeting at this time.
7.3 FVRD Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. ..~ 131. 2011. (Satnam Education Society of BC). Electoral Area F
BALES/ADAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give cOr:lsideration to taking the following actions with respect to the Satnam Education Society of British Columbia's application for a text amendment to the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 0999: THAT the bylaw cited as "Fraser Valley Regional District Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1131 , 2011 " be given third reading. [BD 2012-182] CARRIED EAS/Unweighted
BALES/ADAMSON THAT the bylaw cited as "Fraser Valley Regional District Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1131 , 201 :1" be adopted. [BD 2012-1831 CARRIED (2/3 Majority) EAS/Unweighted
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7.4 FVRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1130, 2011 (Satnam Education Society of BC), Electoral Area F
BOUCHER/DICKEY THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give consideration to taking the following actions with respect to the Satnam Education Society of British Columbia's application for a text amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 559 for the property situated at 14042 Stave Lake Road (PID 013-423-711) and approximately 23.5 hectares (58.07 acres) portion of the property situated at 14100 Stave Lake Road (PID 013-423-738), within Electoral Area F: THAT the bylaw cited as "Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No . 1130, 2011" be given third reading. [BD 2012-184] CARRIED EAS/Unweighted
STaB BARTILAMSON THAT the bylaw cited as "Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1130,2011" be adopted. [BD 2012-185] CARRIED (2/3 Majority) EAS/Unweighted
7.5 FVRD Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1097, '201.2, (Gray) Electoral Area F
STOBBARTIBALES THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give consideration to taking the following actions with respect to the Gray's application for a Map Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 559 for the property situation at 34520 Timbercove Road {PID 018-987-087), within Electoral Area F: THAT the bylaw cited as "Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1097,2012" be given second and third reading. [BD 2012-186] CARRIED EAS/Unweighted
STOBBART/BALES THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board adopt the bylaw cited as "Fraser Valley Regional District Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1097, 2012". [BD 2012-187] CARRIED (2/3 Majority) EAS/Unweighted
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8 PERMITS
8.1 Development Variance Permit 2012-04,13337 Stave Lake Road, Electoral Area F
STOBBART/LAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board issue Development Variance Permit 2012-04 with respect to the proposed Cottage Industry Use (meat cutting and sales) located at 13337 Stave Lake Ro.ad. [BD 2012-188] CARRIED EAS/Unweighted
8.2 Development Variance Permit 2012-03,10180 Caryks.Road, ElectoralArea D
DICKEY/ADAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board issue Development Variance Permit 2012-03 with respect to the proposed siting of a new home and detached garage at 10180 Caryks Road. [BD 2012-189] CARRIED EAS/U nweighted
9 CONTRACTS & COVENANTS
9.1 Lease Agreement with the City of Chilliwack for Animal Control Shelter
POPOVE/SMITH THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize its signatories to execute a lease agreement with the City of Chillivyack for the City of Chilliwack's Wolfe Road Animal Control Shelter for a term of five years. [BD 2012-190] CARRIED AII/Weighted
9.2 :FMRD Electoral Area Water ancLSewer System SCADA Integration Design Build Project - 'Request for Proposals ,(RFP) Ev.aluation '. . .<.,
DICKEY/STAM THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize its signatories to execute a Design Build Services Agreement with Wynker Electric & Controls Ltd. for the FVRD Electoral Area Water and Sewer System SCADA Integration Design Build Project for a total price not to exceed $350,000 th (including HST), as per the Proposal dated April 30 , 2012. [BD 2012-191] CARRIED AII/Weighted
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9.3 Purchase of Fire Department Equipment
ROSS/BOUCHER THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize the purchase of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and related equipment to be awarded to Guillevin International Inc. at a cost of $90,675.00 excluding applicable taxes. [BD 2012-192] CARRIED AIIlWeighted
9.4 Liability Insurance Agreement with CP Rail
FORMAN/ADAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize its signatories to execute an agreement with CP Rail for the liability insurance required for the cessation of train whistles at the Harrison Bay Road and Mile 70:35 of the Cascade Subdivision in the Fraser Valley Regional District in the amount of $504.00 annually for the initial term of one year. [BD 2012-193] CARRIED AIIlWeighted
9.5 FVRD Hazard Acceptability Threshc;;:ld:PoUcy for 'Save Harmless" 'Covenant for Renovation to an Existing Dwelling at 49392 :Neville Road, Ele,ctoral Area E
LAMSON/GILL THAT the Fraser Valley Regiona'i District Board waive the requirement for the registration of a 'save harmless' covenant for a renovation to an existing dwelling at 49392 Neville Road, Electoral Area E. [BD 2012-194] CARRIED AIIlWeighted
9.6 Land ': Le~'~e .Agreement at the Hope Airpark with Crystal Medlock
GIBSON/BANMAN THAT the Fr.aser Valley Regional District Board authorize its signatories to execute a lease agreement with Crystal Medlock for the purpose of growing lavender and other blooming plants on property at the Hope Regional Airpark for a term of one year, May 1,2012 to April 30, 2013, at a charge of $133.00 per acre per year with a monthly payment of $110.83 plus GST. [BD 2012-195] CARRIED AIIlWeighted
9.7 Contract Administration - Monthly Report
Staff report dated 2012 05 04 from Pam Loat, Administrative and Information Services Coordinator regarding Contract Administration - Monthly Report was circulated for information and receipt.
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10 OTHER MATTERS
10.1 Agriculture Land Use Inventory and Water Demand Model Project
Siri Bertelsen introduced Bert van Dalfsen, Manager of Strengthening Farming Program, Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, to Board members. Mr. van Dalfsen provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Ministry of Agriculture Strengthening Farming Program.
Highlights of the presentation included:
• Strengthening Farming Program o Initiated in 1996 to draw agriculture more fully into local government planning o Farm practices protection component o Planning for agriculture component • Planning for Agriculture Work o Guide for Bylaw Development in Farming Areas o Agricultural Area Plan assistance and review o Agricultural Advisory Committee support and facilitation o Land Use Inventories and GIS support o Plan and Bylaw review o Agricultural awareness projects o Edge planning • Agricultural Land Use Inventories o Agriculture Focus o Data Collection .-" : o Methodology o Land Use Classification • Primary Classification • Crop Type • Irrigation (with soils) • Climate Data for water demand • Land Use Inventories Value o Crisis Management o Crop damage assessmel'1t " .' o Irrigation Demand models o Farming Activity o Farming Crops • Agricultural Land use survey inventories status
Chair Gaetz thanked Mr. van Dalfsen for his informative presentation.
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10.2 FVRD Regional Growth Strategy Status Report
STAM/JOHNSTON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board adopt the Terms of Reference for the Regional Growth Strategy Review Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (lAC); AND FURTHER THAT the Regional Growth Strategy Engagement Plan and Work Plan be approved. [SD 2012-196] CARRIED AllIUnweighted
10.3 Proposed Type 1 Minor Amendment to the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy
ROSS/FORMAN THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board receive the request for formal approval of a Proposed Amendment to the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy from Metro Vancouver; AND THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board consider this amendment to be housekeeping in nature with no implications to the FVRD; AND FURTHER THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board formally accept the proposed Type 1 Amendment to the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy. [SD 2012-197] CARRIED AIIIU nweighted
10.4 Director Bales - Request to Attend Conference
STAM/SMITH THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board decline Director Wendy Bales' request to attend the two (2) day conference titleGl "Shout Out Against Mining Injustice" sponsored by The Council of Canadians...... [BD 2012-19U] ":':-.;:~"':" CARRIED ......
10.5 Director Boucher - R-equest to :attend FCM Conference
POPOVE/FORMAN THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve Director Ray Boucher's request to attend the st th annual Federationcif Canadian Municipalities conference held on June 1 to June 4 , 2012 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. [BD 2012-199] CARRIED AllIUnweighted
It was suggested that staff prepare a policy with respect to attendance of Board members at conferences. The policy would be to outline the provisions for requests requiring permission from the Board and those requests that do not require Board permission i
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10.6 Carbon Neutral Requirements for Local Government
The following correspondence was provided for information of Board members: • Response letter dated 2012 04 25 from Deputy Minister, Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development (MCSCD) • Response letter dated 2012 04 18 from Executive Director, MCSCD • Letter dated 2012 03 21 to MCSCD and UBCM
FORMAN/SMITH THAT the issue of Carbon Neutral Requirements for Local Government be referred back to staff to prepare a report for the next the Regional and Corporate Services Committee (RACS) meeting. [BD 2012-200] CARRIED AlI/Unweighted
11 CONSENT AGENDA
11.1 CONSENT AGENDA - FULL BOARD
STAM/DICKEY THAT the following Consent Agenda items 11.1.1. to 11 .1.8 be endorsed:
11.1.1 [EASe 2012-082] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District approve a Grant-in-Aid to the Cultus Lake Community School in the amount of ,$4;000.00 to be funded from the 2012 Electoral Area "E" grant..,in-aid budget to offset costs associated with running the programs offered to area residents .. 11.1.2 [EASe 2012.. 083] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve a Grant-in-Aid to the Chilliwack River Valley Citizens on Patrol in the amount of $1,000.00 to be funded from the 2012 Electoral Area"E" grant-in-aid budget to offset costs associated with patrols along the Chilliwack River on Friday and Saturday evenings during the tourist season. 11.1.3 [EASC 2012-084] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve a Grant-in-Aid to the Cultus Lake Main Beach Events and Fundraising Committee, (Cultus Lake Park Board) in the amount of $1,000.00 ,to be funded from the 2012 Electoral Area "E" grant-in-aid budget to offset costs associated with hosting events offered to Area "E" residents. 11.1.4 [EASe 2012-085] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve a Grant-in-Aid to the McConnell Creek Farmers Hall in the amount of $5,000.00 to be funded from the 2012 Electoral Area "F" grant-in-aid budget to help pay for the installation of a water filter and steel storage container. 11.1.5 [EASC 2012.;086] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve a Grant-in-Aid to the Hatzic Prairie Recreation Commission in the amount of $6,000.00 to be funded from the 201? Electoral Area "F" grant-in-aid budget to update the Emergency Exit Doors at the Hatzic Prairie Community Hall. 11.1.6 [EASe 2012-087] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve a Grant-in-Aid to the Harrison Mills Regional Association in the amount of $2,000.00 to be funded from the 2012 Electoral Area "C" grant-in-aid budget to help with the costs associated with fulfilling
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the Association's mandate of assisting with the unification of the community around issues of concerns. 11.1.7 [EASC 2012-092] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) respond to the referral of a Crown Land application submitted by Larson Farms Inc. for use of road section LB7000 as an access road connecting 56555 Chilliwack Lake Road (PID: 012-626-953) to Chilliwack Lake Road, within Electoral Area "E", stating that it does not object to the proposal subject to the following comments: • FVRD recommends that conditions be included that make it ciear"that the applicant is to ensure the land use complies in every way with the applicable statutes, bylaws, regulations, requirements, covenants and licences. • FVRD recommends that conditions be included that make it clear that the road is to remain Public Crown Land. 11.1.8 [EASC 2012-093] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board endorses the application th dated April 13 , 2012 for temporary changes to the liquor licence for the Sasquatch Inn (46001 Lougheed Highway, Electoral Area C) with the following comments: "Although the Regional District has no objection to the planned events and requested changes to the Liquor Licence, it is suggested that tne following items be addressed before approval is granted: 1. Temporary provisions for vehicular parking should be identified to ensure that the requirements (one per three seats provided for patron use), identified in the current local zoning bylaw for the property, are being maintained. 2. Confirmation should be obtained from the Fraser Health Authority or from an "Authorized Person" pursuantto the provincial Sewerage Regulation that the existing (and proposed temporary) facilities will be adequate .for the proposed increased occupant loads. " [SO 2012-201] CARRIED AIIIUnweighted
11.2 CONSENT AGENDA - :ELECTORAL AREAS
STOBBART/FORMAN . THAT Consent Agenda Item 11.2.1 be severed from the Consent Agenda and be referred to the Electoral Areas Services Committee (EASC) for further review and discussion: 11.2.1 [EASC 2012-080] THAT the Urban Systems report entitled "eultus Lake South Sewerage Planning Study" dated April 2012 be referred to staff for consideration and review with stakeholders, and report back to the Electoral Area Services Committee in due course. [SO 2012-202] , CARRIED EAs/U nweighted
ADAMSON/FORMAN THAT Consent Agenda Item 11.2.2 be severed from the Consent Agenda and be referred to the Electoral Areas Services Committee (EASC) for further review and discussion: 11.2.2 [EASC 2012-091] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board refuse to issue Development Variance Permit 2011-19 with respect to the proposed siting of an over height
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and over sized shed at Lot 172 14600 Morris Valley Road subject to consideration of any comments raised as a result of neighbour notification. [SO 2012-203] CARRIED EAs/U nweighted
STOBBART/LAMSON THAT the following Consent Agenda items 11.2.3 to 11.2.5 be endorsed: 11.2.3 [EASC 2012-094] THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board: 1. Direct staff to prepare an amendment bylaw for the official community plan for the Lake Errock area to implement the findings of the Review and Revision of Fan and Flood Hazard Management Measures, Lake Errock, BC report prepared by Cordilleran Geoscience (the "report") and to generally update the development permit areas in the OCP. 2. Authorize the immediate use of the report for permitting purposes, to the extent possible, pending the update of the OCP and development permit ~rea requirements. ,~ -. 3 Refer to the report to the Ministry of Transp0rtation and Infrastructure and to CP Ra il recommending that they consider remediation of channel capacity in the lower section of Holachten Creek, as recommended in the report. '.,;: ". ~::.? ,,~~ . 11.2.4 [EASC 2012-095] THAT the applicant for a proposed Pet Cemetery and Crematorium in Electoral Area B be required to submit a report prepared by a qualified professional to comprehensively address the additional concerns raised during the public hearing for Bylaw 0864, 2009 held April 3, 2012; AND FURTHER THAT ,upon completion of said report Bylaw 0864, 2009 be referred back to public hearing. 11.2.5 [EASC 2012-097] THAT,the Fraser Valley Regional District Board direct staff to contact the CRTC expressing concern that the new "206" phone exchange in Electoral Area A results in economic hardship to community members. [SO 2012-204] CARRIED -:' .'. '.'~ EAs/Unweighted
12 CORRESPONDENCEIITEMS FOR INFORMATION
.~ The following items of correspondence were received for information:
12.1 Response letter dated .20120426 from Hon. Terry Lake, Minister of Environment with respect to concerns regarding the disposal of non-recyclable products (residuals) resulting from the Packaging and Printed Paper Product Stewardship Plan.
12.2 Response letter dated 2012 05 09 from Ministry of Environment regarding packaging and printed paper product stewardship in BC.
12.3 Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board Highlights - 20120419
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12.4 Letter dated 2012 04 12 from Intermunicipal Services Advisory Board (member municipalities of City of Kelowna, District of West Kelowna, City of Vernon and City of Penticton) regarding allocation of the Regionally Significant Project funding. '
12.5 Letter dated 2012 0424 from City of Richmond regarding Police Services Contr~ct update.
12.6 Letter dated 2012 04 '24 from Corporation of the City of New Westminster to LMLGA regarding a motion addressing rental housing stock and Federal Government transfer funds.
12.7 Letter dated 2012 05 09 from Corporation of the City of New Westminster to UBCM regarding Market Rental Housing Stock for consideration at the 2012 UBCM Cenvention.
12.8 Letter dated 2012 05 09 from Corporation of the City of New Westminster to UBCM regarding the formation of a UBCM Railway Committee for consideration at the 2012 UBCM Convention.
12.9 Letter dated 2012 05 09 from Corporation of the City of New Westminster to UBCM regarding the Expert Panel Review of Business Taxation.
12.10 Letters received from the following municipalities to Hon. Premier Christy Clark regarding the Expert Panel Review of Business Taxation and Local Government Revenue Resources Review: • Letter dated 20120326 from Corporation of the Village of Clinton • Letter dated 20120418 from City of Nelson • Letter dated 2012 0427 from City of Victoria • Letter dated 20120430 from The Corporation of the District of Peachland • Letter dated 2012 04 30 from City of Port 'Moody • Letter dated 201.2 05 08 from Corporation of the Village of Cumberland.
12.11 Circular dated 2012 05 03 from Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development regarding Inter-fund Borrowing.
12.12 Response letter dated.2012 05-08 from Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to Kevin Demers, President/Owner of Holiday Trails Resort Inc., Rosedale, BC regarding FVRD'·s proposed fire protection ~ plan.
13 REPORTS :BY STAFF
13.1 Fraser Basin Council Invitation
An invitation was circulated at the table from Fraser Basin Council to FVRD Board .delegates to join . them for supper in the Cheam Longhouse at 5 p.m. on June 6, 2012 for an hour of "meet-n-greet" and refreshments.
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14 REPORTS BY BOARD DIRECTORS
14.1 Director Sales. Electoral Area C
Wireless Smart Meters - Proposed Motions ·
Director Bales reiterated her concerns regarding possible health/safety risks from electromagnetic radiation resulting from Wireless Smart Meters.
BALES/ADAMSON THAT a letter be written to BC Hydro requesting a moratorium on the installation of wireless smart meters in Electoral Area C until the major issues of health, privacy, pricing and safety concerns have been investigated and they are proven safe by studies that are done independent of government and industries that would profit. [SD 2012-205] DEFEATED ALLIUnweighted
BALES/ADAMSON THAT a letter be sent to the provincial government asking that a public referendum be held regarding the right to refuse installation of wireless smart meters and for residents to be able to retain their analogue meters at no extra charge. . [SD 2012-206] DEFEATED ALLIUnweighted
BALES/ADAMSON THAT as an elected local director, in consideration of health concerns raised by many Area C residents I would ask in a letter to Health Canada and the government of B.C., that a moratorium be placed on the installation of Smart Meters in Area C; AND THAT a moratorium be placed on Super Wi-Fi in-public places, AND THAT placement and increases to the strength of cell towers be postponed until more study can be done to re-evaluate the long term cumulative effects. I would cite the Health Act clause number 83 and 84, and that there is growing public concern that Canadian standards which are as much or more than ten thousand times higher for allowable exposure then that of other countries like Salzburg, Austria Liechtenstein and Switzerland that have had a longer history of studies that are credible and independent of the telecommunications and other WI-FI industry, AND FURTHER THAT an independent review be done on the Canadian standards for allowable exposure limits of radiation before continuing installations occur. [SD 2012-207] DEFEATED AlI/Unweighted
14.2 Director Forman. Electoral Area A
Director Forman reported that a successful conference was held May 19-20, 2012 in Hope. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association rented the arena, curling rink and surrounding facility fields for a youth conference (400 males - ages ranging from 15 to 40 years). In his role as Chair of the
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Recreation Commission, Director Forman had been asked to welcome the group at their official opening. As he was unable to attend he had suggested Chair Gaetz take his place. Director Forman commended her on her outstanding job in this role. He also praised Milly Marshall for her excellent organizational skills bringing everything together and resolving any issues that may have arisen.
Chair Gaetz thanked Director Forman for his kind words noting that it was an honour for her to be at the official opening.
14.3 Chair Gaetz
Chair Gaetz advised that she had attended the dedication of the Interregional Park on Sumas Mountain on May 22,2012. The Fraser Valley Regional District and Metro Vancouver will work together to plan, manage and engage others in BC's first "interregional" park. In acldition the Sumas First Nation is looking forward to working with both Regional Districts to ensure their heritage and culture on Sumas Mountain is protected for future generations.
Chair Gaetz also advised that earlier today she and Vice-Chair Patricia Ross presented a gift from the FVRD of $50,000 to Canuck Place Children's Hospice. Chair Gaetz indicated she was proud to represent the FVRD in supporting Canuck Place in developing al1ew facility in our region to meet the growing need for pediatric palliative care services in the Fraser VallE?Y. She thanked staff for making the necessary arrangements. ,I 15 PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD FOR ITEMS RELEVANT TO AGENDA
None
16 RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING
JOHNSON/FACIO THAT the meeting be Closed to the public, except for Senior Staff and the Executive Assistant, for the purpose, of receiving and adopting Closed Meeting Minutes and to consider matters pursuant to: • Secfion 90(1 )(e) of the Community Charter - the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Regional District considers that disClosure could reasonably be expected 10 harm the interests of the Regional District; and • Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter - the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the Regional District and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party. [SO 2012-208] CARRIED ALLlUnweighted
The meeting Closed at 8:21 p.m. and reconvened at 9:52 p.m.
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17 RISE AND REPORT OUT OF CLOSED MEETING
17.1 Aggregate Pilot Project (APP)
FACIO/POPOVE THAT the FVRD Board agrees in principle with respect to Red-Yellow-Green Aggregate Pilot Project (APP) mapping designations for the seven Electoral Areas; AND THAT the FVRD Board supports the development of a new Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw as an APP Pilot Project implementation measure; AND FURTHER THAT the FVRD Board agrees to present the APPmapping designations and the draft Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw to the public at a public consultation meeting on June 26, 2012 at Evergreen Hall in Chilliwack along with opportunity for the public to be heard; AND FINALLY THAT the FVRD Board Rise and Report and instruct staff to make all relevant information available to the public. [SO 2012-209] CARRIED ALLlUnweighted '. '
18 ADJOURNMENT
FACIO/POPOVE THAT the Open Meeting of the Fraser Valley Regiona1 District Board of May 23,2012 be adjourned. [SO 2012-210] ,." CARRIED
.: a ALLIU nweighted
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The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m.
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MINUTES CERTIFIED CORRECT:
Director Sharon Gaetz, Chair Chief Administrative Officer I Deputy /
40 FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SPECIAL MINUTE
by special vote pursuant to B.C. Reg. 41/91 as amended by B.C. Reg. 31/96
MOTION FOR CONSIDERATION:
THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Board send a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans outlining FVRD's concerns with the potential impacts and uncertainties regarding Bill C- 38; AND THAT the letter be copied to local Members of Parliament;
AND FURTHER THAT staff bring back an updated report to the July Board Meeting on the outcome of Parliamentary proceedings held later this month on Bill C-38. CARRIED [BD 2012-211] ALLIUNWEIGHTED
I, George Murray, Chief Administrative Officer, declare as follows:
1. The Chair and one other Director have informed me they consider sending a letter to the Prime Minister ' of Canada and the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans regarding FVRD's concerns with respect to Bill C-38 to be urgent, and that calling a regular or special meeting to conduct the voting is impractical.
2. I have made all reasonable attempts to communicate the matter to be voted on, by telephone, email or in person, to each Director entitled to vote and have recorded each Director's vote.
3. I have informed the Chair of the results of the voting.
Dated: June 14,2012 George Murray Chief Administrative Officer
I, Sharon Gaetz, Chair, declare that the vote has passed.
Dated: June 14, 2012 Sharon Gaetz, Chair
41 BD 2012-211
Record of Votes
Weighting Director Lloyd Forman 1 Director Dennis Adamson 1 Yes Director Wendy Bales 1 Yes Director Bill Dickey 1 Yes Director David Lamson 1 Director Ray Boucher 1 Yes Director AI Stobbart 1 Yes Director Bruce Banman 5 Yes Director Moe Gill 5 Director John Smith 5 No Director Simon Gibson 5 No Director Patricia Ross 5 Yes Director Sharon Gaetz 5 Yes Director Chuck Stam 5 No Director Ken Popove 5 Yes Director Leo Facio 1 Yes Director Susan Johnston 2 Yes Director John Van Laerhoven 2 Director Ted Adlem 4 Yes Director Tony Luck 3 No
Total votes possible 20 Total number of votes recorded 16 Total votes required to carry resolution 11 (unweighted) Total votes recorded in affirmative 12
42 FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT ¢'l REGIONAL AND CORPORATE ~-~ SERVICES COMMITTEE Fraser Valley Regional District Tuesday, June 12, 2012 @ 9:00 A.M.
FVRD Boardroom, 45950 Cheam Attenue, Chilliwack, BC
OPE N M E E TIN GM I NUT E S
Present: Director Sharon Gaetz, Chair - City of Chilliwack Director Bill Dickey - Electoral Area D Director Ted Adlem - District of Mission Director Patricia Ross - City of Abbotsford Director John Van Laerhoven - District of Kent Director Leo Facio - Village of Harrison Hot Springs Director Susan Johnston - District of Hope Director Wendy Bales - Electoral Area C Director David Lamson - Electoral Area E Director Bruce Banman - City of Abbotsford
Staff Present: George Murray, Chief Administrative Officer Siri Bertelsen, Director of Regional Progtal1)s ' Stacey BarkerJy1an~ger of Env.ironmental Services Doug Wiis.on, M" anag~rof Regior:Jal Parks Juliar(~eiazny, Environ~ental Servkes Coordinator Lance:Lilley, Watershed Planner Linda Mach!l1er, Executive "Assistant to CAO and Board Chris Lee, Recording Secretary
Also Present: Dirk Lewis, Manager/Biologist, Morrow BioScience Ltd.
There was a member of the public present at the meeting.
1 CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gaetz called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
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2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ROSS/FACIO THAT the Agenda for the Regional and Corporate Services Committee Meeting of June 12, 2012 be approved; AND THAT all delegations, reports, correspondence and other information set to the Agenda be received for information, [RACS 2012-048] CARRIED
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3 APPROVAL OF ADDENDA <~'",~. .. " None ".
4 DELEGATION(S)
None
5 MINUTES/MATTERS ARISlNG
" '.. ~. .~.,.~ 5.1 Minutes of the Regional a~d Corporate'Services Committee Meeting - 2012 04 11
LAMSON/ADLEM THAT the Minutes of the Regional :and Corporate Services Committee Meeting of April 11, 2012 be adopted, ','. " . ~';..... [RACS 2012-04~J ':.. CARRIED ...... _., .. ~.
6 REGIONAL PR·OGRAMS
6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
6.1.1 FVRD/Multi-Agency Partnership to Reform Aircare
JOHNSTON/ADLEM THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve a contribution of $20,000 toward a study of diesel truck emissions in order to provide data to support changing AirCare from a light duty vehicle program to a diesel truck program after the expiration of the current AirCare contract. [RACS 2012-050] CARRIED
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6.1.2 FVRD Participation in Ozone Sensor Study
The staff report dated 2012 06 04 from the Environmental Services Coordinator with respect to FVRD participation in the Ozone Sensor Study was .circulated for information.
6.1.3 Mosquito Control
The following reports with respect to the FVRD Mosquito Control Program - Monthly Update for May 2012 were circulated for information: • Staff report dated 2012 06 04 from Stacey Barker, Manager of Environmental Services • May 2012 MonthlyUpdate Report of Nuisance Mosquito' Control Program
Dirk Lewis from Morrow BioScience Ltd. was in attendance and responded to questions from the Committee.
6.2 REGIONAL PARKS
6.2.1 Cascade Falls Regional Park ·:.... Proposed Suspension Bridge
VAN LAERHOVEN/ROSS THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board accept the.offer of $225,000 from Innergex; AND THAT the offer of $225,000 from Innergex be dedicated to the construction of a suspension bridge at Cascade Falls Hegional Park and the installation of an educational display board regarding the power of falling water for the generation of electricity; AND FURTHER THATthe Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve that $57,500 from the Regional Parks Reserve be included in the 2013 Regional Parks Financial Plan for the reconstructiondf stairs and bridges on the trail leading to the suspension bridge. [RACS 201'2-051J CARRIED
Doug Wilson, Manager of Parks reported that it is anticipated that planning, engineering and design work for the proposed suspension bridge at the Cascade Falls Regional Park will be completed by the end of 201:2, with construction commencing in 2013.
6.2.2 Thacker Regional ;Park - Suckers Creek Bridge Replacement
The Manager of Parks reported that the Suckers Creek bridge replacement will take place in the summer of 2012 and will require the closure of the Thacker Park parking lot during the time of construction. By the end of the project, the parking lot will feature a new cross walk, an asphalt . surface, a park gate and bus parking along Union Bar Road.
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The following documentation were circulated for the Committee's information: • Staff report dated 2012 05 30 from Doug Wilson, Manager of Parks • Map for Thacker Regional Park parking lot
6.3 STRA TEGle PLANNING AND INITIA TIVES
6.3.1 Establishment of Sub-Regional Transit Service for City ,of Chilliwack, District of Kent, Village of Harrison Hot Springs and Electoral Ai ea '''0''
VAN LAERHOVEN/FACIO THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give three readings to the bylaw cited as "Fraser Valley Regional District Sub-Regional Transit Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1178, 2012". AND THAT Bylaw 1178, 2012 be submitted to the Inspector of Municipalities for 'approval. [RACS 2012-052] CARRIED
Siri Bertelsen, Director of Regional Programs gave a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the Agassiz-Harrison Transit System. She reported that a 2 week ridership survey was carried out in September 2011 and , 137 responses were received. The results of the survey indicated that shopping, school and .work made up 64% of all trips. The survey also provided information of in-bound trips to Chilliwack .and oLit-bound trips to Harrison. BC Transit is currently looking into,;tmeJeasibilityof expanding the transit service along Highway 7, including Seabird Island First Nations and possibly the District of Hope in the future. George Murray, the Chief Administrative :'Officer provided information on the financial implications pertaining to the establishment of the Sllb:.Regiopal TraAsit Service. ,"
It was proposed t~at this" matter be referred t~ member municipalities involved in the sub regional transit service for their information and comment. '.' FACIONAN LAERHOVEN THAT the issue regarding the establishment of the Sub-Regional Transit Service for the City of Chilliwack, District of Kent, Village of Harrison Hot Springs and Electoral Area D be referred to the member municipalities engaged in this service for their information and comment. [RACS 2012-0531 CARRIED
6.3.2 Proposed Changes to Canadian Environmental Legislation
Lance Lilley, Watershed Planner spoke briefly to Bill C-38 and the proposed changes to the Canadian Environmental Legislation. He pointed out that the proposed changes may provide some benefit to the reg ion in terms of reduced bureaucracy associated with activities such as drainage maintenance works or 'low risk' projects, but they do not address FVRD's concerns regarding the Species at Risk Act. He added that depending on how the changes are being
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implemented, they could have a significant negative impact on the environmental health of the Region's watersheds.
Discussion ensued and some of the opinions and concerns expressed included: • Uncertainty and lack of details with respect to Bill C-38's proposed changes to the Fisheries Act (e.g., Are all life histories of fish being considered? What habitat is not considered important?); • Concern about potential downloading by senior governments to local governments; • Reduction in DFO staff resulting in further disconnect between them and the community; • The need for regulations to protect water quality; • The potential for less funding available for habitat restoration projects; • Creating an economic disadvantage for "ethical" 'businesses to compete with other businesses; • The connection between upland water supply and the habitat quality in 'downstream rivers; • The changes possibly addressing the overzealous enforcement by someDFO staff; • Water needs to flow, and efforts to maintain :this flow should be considered beneficial to fish habitat; • Costs associated with fish and fish habitat should be ,borne by society at large, not just by landowners.
The Watershed Planner concluded that without knowing h,ow the changes are going to be exactly implemented, it is not possible to assess the impact at this time of all the proposed amendments.
Due to the urgency of this matter, it was proposed that a Special Vote be carried out to obtain the Board's endorsement of the following resolLition:
ROSS/FACIO THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD)80ard send a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans outlining FVRD's concerns with the potential impacts and uncertainties regarding Bill C-38; AND THAT the letter be copied to local Members of Parliament; AND FURTHER THAT staff bring back an updated report to the July Board Meeting on the outcome d Parliamentary proceedings held later this month on Bill C-38. [RACS 2012.;054] CARRIED
6.4 EMERGENCY:COMMUNICATION (E911 & REGIONAL FIRE DISPATCH)
None
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7 CORPORATE SERVICES
7.1 FINANCE
None
7.2 ADMINISTRATION
None
8 OTHER MATTERS ".
None
9 PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD FORJTEMS .RELEVANT TO AGENDA .~:
None .c " . .~ ... ';". 10 ADJOURNMENT ". VAN LAERHOVEN/BANMAN ::;'. THAT the Open Meeting of the Regional and Corporate Services Committee Meeting of June 12, 2012 'be adjourned: [RACS 2012-055] CARRIED
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The Open Meeting adjourned at 10:10 a,m.
MINUTES CERTIFIED CORRECT BY:
Director Sharon Gaetz, Chair
50 FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING I£?-,·~i..:-.... Wednesday, May 23,2012 @ 7:00 p.m. /" ~-~ Fraser valley Reginnai Hospital District FVRD Boardroom, 45950 Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC
OPEN MEETING MINUTES
Present:
Director Chuck Stam, City of Chilliwack, Chair Director Sharon Gaetz, City of Chilliwack Director Dennis Adamson, Electoral Area B Director Moe Gill, City of Abbotsford Director Ted Adlem, District of Mission Director Susan Johnston, District of Hope Director Wendy Bales, Electoral Area C Director David Lamson, Electoral Area E Director Bruce Banman, City of Abbotsford Director Tony Luck, District of Mission Director Ray Boucher, Electoral Area F Director Ken Popove, City of Chilliwack Director Bill Dickey, Electoral Area D Director Patricia Ross, City of Abbotsford Director Leo Facio, Harrison Hot Springs Director John Smith, City of Abbotsford Director Lloyd Forman, Electoral Area A Director AI Stobbart, Electoral Area G Director Simon Gibson, City of Abbotsford Director John Van Laerhoven, District of Kent
Staff Present: George Murray, Chief Administrative Officer Suzanne Gresham, General Manager) Electoral Area Services Tareq Islam. Director of Engineering and Community Services Siri Bertelsen, Director of Regional Programs Rick McDermid, Manager of Development Approvals Doug Wilson, Manager of Parks Michael Phelan, Manager of Finance Julie Webb, Assistant Manager of Finance Alison Stewart, Senior Planner Jaime Schween, Executive Assistant Lorraine Martens, Executive Assistant (Recording Secretary)
Also Present: William Sheridan, MNP Chartered Accountants
There were no members of the public or press present.
1 CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stam called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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2 APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ADDENDA
2.1 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
GAETZ/SMITH THAT the Agenda for the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Meeting of May 23, 2012 be approved; AND THAT all delegations, reports, correspondence and other information set to the Agenda be received for information. [HOSP 2012-023] CARRIED All/Unweighted
2.2 APPROVAL OF ADDENDA
None
3 MINUTES/MATTERS ARISING
3.1 Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board - 2012 0424
ROSS/BOUCHER THAT the minutes of the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District of April 24, 2012 be adopted. [HOSP 2012-024] CARRIED All/Unweighted
4 NEW BUSINESS
4.1 2011 Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Financial Statements
Julie Webb, Assistant Manager of Finance drewattention to her staff report dated 2012 0424 and the FVRHD 2011 Financial Statements. Ms. Webb noted that the FVRHD 2011 Financial Statements were audited by MNP. An interim audit was held December 5 to 9,2011 and the final audit was completed from February 27 to March 2, 2012.
GIBSON/DICKEY THAT the 2011 Audited Financial Statements for the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District (FVRHD) be received; AND THAT the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital Board authorize the transfer of $1,871,123 from the unappropriated reserve to the Mission Memorial Hospital'Reserve Fund. [HOSP 2012-025] CARRIED AII/Weighted
4.2 Fraser Canyon Hospital Projects
The staff report dated 2012 05 15 from George Murray, CAO, regarding Fraser Canyon Hospital Projects was presented for information. -
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5 REPORTS FROM BOARD DIRECTORS
None
6 ADDENDA
None
7 PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD FOR ITEMS RELEVANT TO AGENDA
None
The meeting closed at 7:07 p.m. and reconvened at 8:24 p.m.
8 RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING
SMITH/JOHNSTON THAT the meeting be closed to the public, except for Senior Staff and the Executive Assistant, for the purpose of receiving and adopting Closed Meeting Minutes and to consider matters pursuant to: • Section 90(1 )(k) of the Community Charter - negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a Regional District service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Regional District, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the Regional District if they were held in public. [HOSP 2012-026] CARRIED AIIIU nweighted
The open meeting closed at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened at 9.54 p.m.
9 RISE AND REPORT OUT OF CLOSED MEETING
None
10 ADJOURNMENT
FACIO/POPOVE THAT the Open Meeting of the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board of May 23, 2012 be adjourned. [HOSP 2012-027] CARRIED AIl/U nweighted
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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MINUTES CERTIFIED CORRECT:
Director Chuck Starn, Chair Chief Administrative Officer I Deputy
6 Canuck Place CHILDREN'S HOSPICE embracing life
June 4, 2012
Fraser Valley Regional District Mr. Chuck Stam 45950 Cheam Ave Chilliwack BC V2P 1N6
Dear Mr. Stam:
On behalf of the Canuck Place Children's Hospice, I would like to express my sincere thanks for your generous gift of $50,000.00 to our Extending our Reach.
We are privileged to have the support of individuals like you; people who understand and support the need to build a second children's hospice in British Columbia.
Your commitment will help set the tone for success and guide us toward our goal of building a 20,000 square foot hospice in Abbotsford that will double the current capacity of Canuck Place.
Canuck Place is dedicated to providing world-class pediatric palliative care and offers a comprehensive continuum of treatment through all stages of a child's illness. Our program has increased 70% since 2001, and during thiS past year, we coordinated 412 admissions of children.
Our full range of services, including family and respite care, pain and symptom management, medical/nursing care, counselling, recreation, play and music therapy, end-of-life care, and grief support, are delivered 365 days a year by our care team, free of charge. In the Hospice's home-like surroundings, even small touches like delivering homemade cookies, fresh linens and late night snacks to a family caring for a child in poor health add an extra level of comfort. With support from compassionate, generous people like you, we will achieve our vision to build our second hospice and extend our reach throughout the province. 1.",.. " We are working hard to realize our goal of reaching every child and family in BC that needs the care of Canuck Place. Please visit www.canuckplace.org for updates on our project and campaign.
Once again, please accept my personal thanks for your generous support of our campaign.
Sincerely, r ;' , I.' ,f ;' / L L' (/-L/\... ) -/ Margaret McNeil i Chief Executive Officer
P.S. We like to keep in touch and will on occasion send you information about our work, special events and funding needs. If you do not wish to receive this correspondence, please contact us at (604) 646-1344, or by emailing our Donation Systems Administrator, Dalia Redden at [email protected]
Canuck Place Children's Hospice 1690 Matthews Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6J 2T2 T 604 731 4847 F 6047394376 Toll Free in BC 1 877 882 2288 E [email protected] www.canuckplace.org Charitable Registration No. 133867523 RR0001
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