DISTRICT OF LILLOOET
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the District of Lillooet to be held in the Municipal Hall at 615 Main Street, on Monday, November 3, 2014 at 7 PM.
Page 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda (additions and/or deletions) 3. Delegations - request to address Council 3-30 (a) Brad Bushell - BC on the Move: 10 Year Transportation Plan 4. Adoption of Minutes 31-37 (a) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 20, 2014 and Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on October 30, 2014 for Adoption. RECOMMENDATION: "THAT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 20, 2014 and Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on October 30, 2014 be adopted as presented." 5. Business Arising from the Minutes 6. Correspondence 38-39 (a) Honorable Coralee Oakes - Update to Provincial Commitments Made at UBCM Convention RECOMMENDATION: "THAT correspondence from Honorable Coralee Oakes regarding Update to Provincial Commitments Made at UBCM Convention be received." 40-42 (b) The Corporation of the Township of Spallumcheen - Concerns Regarding Smart Meters & The Coalition to Stop Smart Meters - News Release RECOMMENDATION: "THAT correspondence from the Township of Spallumcheen regarding Concerns Regarding Smart Meters and correspondence from the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters regarding News Release be received." 7. Reports from Councillors 8. Report from Mayor 9. Reports from Staff 43-59 (a) 2015 CN EcoConnexions Grant for BC Rail Property - Station Hill, Cemetery: Deadline for Application Nov. 17, 2014 - Margaret Hohner, Communications and Grant Writing Consultant - Request for Decision
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Page 9. Reports from Staff RECOMMENDATION: “THAT the District of Lillooet Council supports an application for the 2015 CN EcoConnexions Grant to beautify the BC Rail Property – Station Hill and Cemetery Information Kiosk; AND THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign any funding and/or contracts or agreements related to this application.” 10. Notice of Motion 60 (a) Support for Grizzly Bear Recovery RECOMMENDATION: "THAT Council support the Grizzly Bear Recovery Initiative and pass the attached resolution." 11. Any Other Business 12. Media Question Period 13. Public Question Period 14. Closed Meeting
(a) Request for Resolution: RECOMMENDATION: "THAT the meeting of the District of Lillooet Council be closed to the public pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (e) 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." 15. Adjournment
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Discussion Guide and Survey Public Engagement: October 14–December 12, 2014
Go to engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan to provide your feedback B.C. on the Move: A 10-Year Transportation Plan Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell Transportation is a fundamental part of our economy and our quality Opening Up B.C. of life. Over the years, the Province of B.C. has worked in partnership with the private sector, First Nations, communities, the federal government and Opening -
BC on the up others to build the provincial transportation network we rely on to move B.C. people and goods.
A transportation plan for British Columbia British Columbia is developing a new 10-year provincial plan called B.C. on the Move and we want to make sure that issues important to people across the province are considered as part of this process. That’s why we’re engaging with British Columbians to help identify the transportation opportunities and priorities ahead as we continue to build our economy, connect our communities, protect our environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and provide infrastructure to meet the growing desire to travel by In 2003, the Government of B.C. committed transit, walking or cycling. to a significant, province-wide program of This government is committed to ensuring all British Columbians have the transportation services they need to transportation investment and revitalization participate in community life and the workforce, which makes for healthier citizens and communities. Planning called Opening Up B.C. Recognizing the and designing transportation infrastructure that all British Columbians can access without impediment is also importance of transportation to economic essential to fulfilling our vision of being the most progressive place for people with disabilities in Canada. growth and quality of life, Opening Up B.C. resulted in investments in new infrastructure This new plan will be ready in early 2015 and will set out a series of short-, medium- and longer-term priorities all across the province to improve safety and focused on: reliability and revitalize the economy. The goals 1. Mo ving goods and people safely and reliably 4 . Maximizing collaboration and investment with and projects outlined in Opening Up B.C. have Page 4 of 60 2. Growing the economy partners, including First Nations, the federal been accomplished and can be reviewed at 3. Connecting and strengthening communities government, regional and local governments, www.th.gov.bc.ca/publications/reports_and_ and the private sector studies/transportation_plan_web.pdf.
A safe, efficient, integrated and affordable transportation network is the backbone of B.C.’s economy: moving goods to communities and markets, connecting people to services and jobs, providing access for the natural resource and tourism sectors, and generating international, national and regional trading opportunities.
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We Want To Hear From You: A Province-Wide Engagement Underway from October 14 to December 12, 2014 What are the most pressing transportation issues in your community? Across the province? This Discussion Guide includes an overview of B.C.’s transportation network, what we’ve accomplished in the past decade, some of our current transportation commitments, and areas where we are - BC on the looking ahead. It also outlines some of the challenges and opportunities we face as a province over the next 10 years and invites you to provide your feedback about transportation priorities that are important to you. Go to engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan to fill in the survey and provide your input (survey available October 14, 2014).
Feedback will be received until Learn More About Transportation In Your Region December 12, 2014. Visit the website: engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan to learn more about transportation How input will be used: Public input will be considered, along in your region and see descriptions of transportation networks and improvements, with technical information, as the Ministry of Transportation and population and employment trends, and economic highlights for each geographic region Infrastructure develops its next 10-year plan: B.C. on the Move. in the province, along with opportunities to share your ideas about transportation priorities There are several ways to provide your input: moving forward. • Website: engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan • Mail: P.O. Box 3623 Vancouver Main, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 3Y6 • Email: [email protected] • At a Twitter Town Hall meeting • Phone: 1 844 855-4850 Copies of this Discussion Guide and Survey will be available at Page 5 of 60 Service BC Centres, First Nation Band Offices and public libraries across the province (available the week of October 20, 2014). An engagement summary report will be posted at engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan.
B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 1 Message From The Minister
Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell British Columbians rely on our transportation network every day – to get to work or school, to access services, to stay connected to each other and the world – and that’s just part of the story. Along with getting us where we need to go, transportation generates employment and LEGEND underpins job creation, economic development and progress throughout B.C. So, when we invest in affordable transportation improvements, Atlin Highway Corridors we’re investing in our quality of life while enabling tourism, energy, forestry, mining and all our other industries to thrive. Rail Corridors Ferry Corridors Fort Nelson - Since 2001, our transportation network has experienced one There are many transportation opportunities all across B.C., and we want your views Airports BC on the of the greatest expansion periods in our history. At the same and input as we work to connect communities and families and keep our economic Dease Lake Ports time, the movement of goods and people through B.C. has momentum going. Telegraph Provincial Border Crossings increased dramatically. Demand for our products on world Creek International Border Crossings Thank you for your interest and participation. We look forward to hearing from you! markets has never been stronger. And our transportation system is a critical part of our effort to unlock more opportunities in areas such as natural Todd Stone, resources, tourism, agri-food and international education, consistent with the BC Jobs Plan. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Fort St. John
Transportation is also a key to developing liquefied natural gas (LNG), a brand new Stewart industry that offers the potential for thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of revenue Dawson to help pay for public services. As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transportation Creek and Infrastructure, I had the pleasure of travelling to New and emerging markets in Asia continue to offer exciting chances to create jobs Smithers communities across Vancouver Island in early September and opportunities all across our province, and sustain a thriving economy for all Prince Service Layer Credits: FortCopyright: St. ©2013 Esri, James British Columbians. With the ever-increasing demand in China and India for resources to discuss transportation priorities with First Nations, Rupert DeLorme,Terrace NAVTEQ Prince Masset Port George – such as potash for fertilizer, grain for food, liquefied natural gas for fuel, coal for local governments, Chambers of Commerce and other Edward Kitimat community leaders. In total, I met with over 70 groups on manufacturing steel, and wood for building – B.C.’s ports are busier than ever. Though Queen the United States remains B.C.’s largest trading partner, the trading relationship with Vancouver Island. Charlotte Tête Jaune Cache City Sandspit the Asia-Pacific region is expanding. In 2013, exports to Asia were $13.8 billion, more Throughout these meetings, I heard about the need Quesnel than double their 2004 value of $6.8 billion. for continued investment in the Island's transportation Bella Coola Anahim Lake B.C. on the Move will provide a road map for transportation improvements over the next network to support communities and local economies. Priorities raised included Williams Lake Golden 10 years that will ensure we retain our natural advantages and keep our people and reducing congestion on key corridors, increasing multi-modal connections between our economy moving forward. We will work with First Nations, industry, and local and communities, adding cycling infrastructure for commuters and tourists and continuing Page 6 of 60 federal government partners to: to improve our marine ports, ferry system and airports. Port Hardy • Advance improvements on highways and side roads to move goods Vancouver Island's priorities will remain a key part of the public engagement discussion Kamloops and people safely and reliably and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone and I will ensure that they are incorporated into the new 10-year provincial transportation plan. Powell Whistler Cranbrook • Seek efficiency and safety improvements for B.C.’s trucking sector Campbell River River Kelowna • Upgrade regional airports This is a tremendous opportunity for all British Columbians to contribute to B.C. on Comox Penticton Castlegar • Enhance cycling infrastructure and improve transportation choices Port Alberni Vancouver the Move, and I am looking forward to working with Minister Todd Stone on this To no • Improve and increase transit services Trail exciting initiative. Ucluelet Abbotsford • Expand port and rail operations in support of B.C.’s Pacific Gateway Nanaimo • Sustain our ferry system Jordan Sturdy, 050 100 200 Port Renfrew Victoria Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Sooke • Promote establishment of a new LNG industry km
2 B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY The Transportation Network of British Columbia Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell The Transportation LEGEND Network of British Atlin Highway Corridors Rail Corridors Columbia Ferry Corridors Fort Nelson
- Airports
BC on the • Highways, side roads Dease Lake and bridges Ports Telegraph Provincial Border Crossings • Airports Creek International Border Crossings • Ports • Rail Fort St. John • Transit, cycling and pedestrian routes Stewart Dawson • Coastal and inland ferries Creek
Smithers Prince Service Layer Credits: FortCopyright: St. ©2013 Esri, Transportation James Rupert DeLorme,Terrace NAVTEQ Prince Masset Port George Network Highlights: Edward Kitimat • Over 46,000 km of provincial Queen Charlotte Tête Jaune Cache highways and rural side roads City Sandspit • Over 2,800 bridges Quesnel
• Over 2,900 transit buses Bella Coola Anahim Lake Williams Lake • 133 km of SkyTrain and commuter rail Golden • 3 Class 1 railways Page 7 of 60 • 300+ airports, heliports and water aerodromes Port Hardy Kamloops • 16 international border crossings Powell Whistler Cranbrook • 3 international ports, 4 regional Campbell River River Kelowna ports and 40 local ports Comox Penticton Castlegar Port Alberni Vancouver • 40+ ferry routes To no Trail Ucluelet Nanaimo Abbotsford
050 100 200 Port Renfrew Victoria Sooke km
B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 3 Overview of the Existing Transportation Network of British Columbia Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell British Columbia is one of the largest, most geographically diverse places in the world. Covering close to 945,000 square kilometres, the province is nearly four times the size of Great Britain, two-and-a-half times larger than Japan and larger than - BC on the every U.S. state except Alaska.
British Columbians are linked to one another and to the world by an integrated transportation network that moves people and goods by road, rail, air and sea. Transportation is key to B.C.’s success; it contributed $10.8 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2013 and directly employed more than 121,000 people.
Highways and Sideroads The provincial public highway and side road network The safe movement of people and goods is a priority includes approximately 46,000 kilometres (km) of for all modes of travel, and the Province and other provincial highways and side roads, of which 27,000 km agencies continuously research and implement safety are paved and 19,000 km are gravel. Of the paved roads, improvements. Highway and road safety measures can approximately 12,700 km are numbered highways. There include barrier installation, improving sight distances, are about 2,800 bridges. signage, pavement marking and reflectors, lighting Provincial highways and side roads are outside municipal and fencing. boundaries except for those designated as provincial A safe and reliable provincial highway and side road arterial corridors, and do not include resource roads or network is essential to the continued growth and
Page 8 of 60 privately-owned roads. development of B.C.’s communities, supporting provincial Main highways connect communities and regions and regional economies, and continuing to provide for to move people and goods within B.C. to each other competitive and cost-effective national and international and to destinations beyond. Side roads connect rural travel and trade. residents to communities, provide access for industry to resource areas and enable tourists to visit the extensive recreational destinations across the province.
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Major components of the provincial highway Trucking network include: B.C. is home to 23,000 trucking companies with a fleet of almost 40,000 trucks and • Highway 1 (Trans-Canada): The Trans-Canada Highway runs between Victoria, employing over 33,500 people. From semi-trucks and trailers hauling freight, to British Columbia and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador; it joins all 10 logging and industrial trucks serving the resource industry and bringing our natural provinces and is the world’s longest national highway. resources to market, to smaller trucks delivering goods to local businesses, trucking plays an integral role in building the provincial economy. • Highway 16 (Yellowhead): Highway 16 is Northern B.C.’s primary east-west corridor. It runs from the coast at the Port of Prince Rupert and through Prince Annually, about $3 billion in goods are trucked between our gateway ports and the George to Alberta. rest of Canada, and over 1 million trucks cross to/from the United States via our three Lower Mainland border crossings. • H ighway 97 (Okanagan–Cariboo–John Hart–Alaska Highway): Highway 97 runs from the Canada/U.S. border at Osoyoos in the south, to Trucking safety continues to improve. Since 2003, serious truck crashes have the British Columbia/Yukon border in the north. This is B.C.’s most important decreased by 24%. north-south connection. • Highway 5 (Coquihalla–Yellowhead): Highway 5 is a north-south route in southern B.C. connecting the southern Trans-Canada route (Highway 1) with the Page 9 of 60 northern Yellowhead route (Highway 16), providing the shortest land connection between Vancouver and Edmonton. • Highway 3 (Crowsnest): Also known as the southern trans-provincial highway, it is a primary east-west corridor that runs through the southern parts of British Columbia.
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Cycling and Pedestrian Facilities
Walking and cycling are healthy, affordable transportation options. The Province DID YOU KNOW? encourages the growth of cycling as a way to reduce motor vehicle trips, congestion • Cycling 10 km to and from work every day means avoiding approximately and greenhouse gas emissions while supporting tourism and the economy. 1,100 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions each year It is the goal of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to support and encourage cycling and walking by providing safe, accessible and convenient facilities on highways and roads. The safety of pedestrians is enhanced through measures such as pedestrian overpasses, crosswalks and intersection lighting. The Province provides cycling infrastructure on new and upgraded highways and supports cycling infrastructure through the Bike BC program, which provides funding assistance to local governments to create safe and efficient cycling networks. Bike BC supports the provision of safe and attractive facilities for commuters and tourists, as well as supporting public health and fitness by promoting physical activity. Bike BC Page 10 of 60 complements The Provincial Transit Plan (2008–2020) by providing alternatives to car travel to help reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Transit
Transit is a safe, efficient and affordable form of transportation. For the same BC Transit number of passengers, buses take up a lot less space on roads than private BC Transit is the provincial Crown agency that provides transit service to over 130 vehicles, and can help reduce both road congestion and greenhouse gas emissions communities located outside of Metro Vancouver. BC Transit operates about 1,100 while providing important links within and between communities. buses and carries more than 50 million passengers a year. BC Transit is cost-shared Investments in transit are guided by The Provincial Transit Plan (2008–2020), which between local governments and the Province. has the goals of doubling transit ridership to support the development of healthy BC Transit provides conventional transit as well as custom (e.g., HandyDART) and communities, and to decrease energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by paratransit services. BC Transit also partners with Health Authorities to provide vital supporting alternate choices to automobiles. health connection services across the province. The provincial government also supports the U-Pass and BC Bus Pass programs, In addition, BC Transit, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, local which annually help to provide discounted transit passes for over 200,000 students governments and the Union of BC Municipalities are implementing action items attending public post-secondary institutions and over 90,000 low-income seniors identified in the fall of 2012 that relate to the 18 recommendations brought forward and people with disabilities across the province. in the BC Transit Independent Review. Page 11 of 60
The Province of B.C.’s contributions to public transit operating systems are the highest in the country, and more than twice the national average. The Province has provided about $840 million to BC Transit operations since 2001, including $95 million in 2013–2014. In addition, TransLink has received $1.6 billion in provincial fuel taxes and $120 million in provincial sales taxes since 2001.
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Transit in Metro Vancouver TransLink provides transit services within Metro Vancouver – one of the largest BUS TRANSIT IN B.C. transportation service areas in North America. In 2013, TransLink provided 1.2 million rides each day by bus, rail, boat, bike and custom transit. Provincial investments in transit also support the following important infrastructure features: The system includes the SkyTrain network, a driverless three-line, fully separated • Park-and-ride facilities and transit exchanges along transit corridors advanced light rapid transit system. The Expo and Millennium lines operate east- • Queue-jumper lanes that bypass general traffic, giving buses priority west, connecting downtown Vancouver to other regional centres. The Canada at signalized intersections Line travels north-south, connecting downtown Vancouver to Richmond and the • Clearly visible bus stops or bus bays, and safe pedestrian and cyclist access Vancouver International Airport (YVR). • Convenient interconnection between buses and other transportation services The Evergreen Line is a new SkyTrain line under construction that will provide fast, frequent and convenient rapid transit from Coquitlam to Vancouver via Port Moody and Burnaby. The system operates over 1,800 buses, along 230 routes. Additionally, the system operates 256 SkyTrain cars, three SeaBus ferries and 44 commuter railcars.
Page 12 of 60 The Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Council has recently announced a 10-year vision for transportation for Metro Vancouver, the funding of which is subject to a referendum prior to spring 2015.
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Airports Airports and air travel are essential to B.C., connecting people to central provincial Regional Airports hubs and to international destinations. B.C.’s aviation strategy, Connecting With the World: An Aviation Strategy for British Columbia, is focused on growing the economy and • Kelowna International (YLW) is B.C.’s third busiest airport, serving over creating jobs by making it more attractive for Canadian and foreign carriers to travel 1.4 million passengers annually and supporting nearly 1,400 jobs through and operate out of B.C. • Kamloops Airport (YKA) which is increasingly being used by passengers commuting to work in the resource industries in northern British Columbia B.C’.s aviation sector is operated by federal, local and private sector organizations that and Alberta, handled more than 290,000 passengers in 2013 include more than 300+ airports, heliports and water aerodromes that provide travel • Prince George Airport (YXS) is the principal airport for passenger and opportunities, passenger and cargo charter services, and medevac services. cargo transport in the North, handling about 427,000 passengers in 2013 Industries such as tourism and international education depend on air transportation Vancouver International Airport (YVR) infrastructure. The aviation industry also supports industrial operations, such as B.C.’s largest airport and Canada’s second busiest airport, handling about mining and forestry, and oil and gas, including LNG, by providing access to remote • 18 million passengers and 228,000 tonnes of cargo in 2013 areas where these activities are taking place. Further, the aviation industry itself is Supports more than 61,000 jobs and generates more than $11 billion in an economic driver, creating opportunities for aerospace companies to develop • economic activity each year manufacturing, training and other aviation-related services. Finally, the aviation Page 13 of 60 industry supports wildfire protection and emergency health services. DID YOU KNOW? Air traffic volumes have increased in B.C. by 15% since 2001
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Ports Rail Port infrastructure plays a key role in British Columbia’s competitive advantage. Our Rail infrastructure in B.C. facilitates bulk cargo and container transportation. The ports are Asia’s closest ports of entry on the west coast of North America. Ports in province has nearly 10,000 km of railway track, carrying about 1 million loaded cars B.C. are predominantly operated by federal, local and private sector organizations; per year. Rail transport in B.C. is predominantly operated by private agencies; there are the primary ports in the province include Kitimat, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Port Metro three Class 1 railways1 that operate in B.C., including Canadian Pacific Rail, CN Rail and Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Squamish and Stewart. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. Ninety per cent of the rail network belongs to Investment in our ports is outlined in The Pacific Gateway Transportation Strategy CN Rail and Canadian Pacific Rail. The network also provides limited passenger service 2012–2020, which supports the BC Jobs Plan and engages a number of private sector to the northwest U.S. (Amtrak), the Alberta Rockies (Rocky Mountaineer) and across and government partners through the Pacific Gateway Alliance. Established in 2005, Canada (Via Rail). the Alliance includes the governments of B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Canada, along with representatives of CN Rail and Canadian Pacific Rail, the ports of Vancouver Trains are capable of moving high volumes of goods at a low cost over long distances, and Prince Rupert, and Vancouver International Airport. and rail is key to moving resources from across B.C. to national and international British Columbia ports have the highest percentage of loaded export containers on the markets. The railway network is integrated with a number of other shipping modes, North American west coast. such as inland truck transport facilities and international port facilities, like Port Metro Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert. B.C.’s rail network also provides an important Page 14 of 60 PORTS IN B.C. distribution function for consumer goods and other products destined for markets in • In 2011, B.C. ports handled 37% of Canadian port exports (127 million of the Canada and the U.S. total 341 million tonnes), along with supporting industrial exports such as coal, potash and minerals The value of B.C.’s international merchandise exports gained 6.3% in 2013, • Transport Canada statistics show that over $68 billion in Canadian exports reflecting STRENGTHENING GLOBAL DEMAND FOR B.C. PRODUCTS as well as were distributed through B.C.’s Pacific Gateway higher prices for commodities such as lumber and pulp. • Businesses related to port activity in Vancouver employ almost 100,000 people, generating $20.3 billion in economic output • The number of containers handled by Port Metro Vancouver and 1 In Canada, a Class 1 railway is defined as a company that has earned gross revenues exceeding $250 million for Prince Rupert has increased by 57% since 2005 each of the previous two years.
10 B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell Ferries Ferries are a part of British Columbia’s integrated transportation system, carrying The Province is now pursuing strategies to achieve its vision of a coastal ferry passengers and vehicles across lakes, rivers and ocean waters. service that is affordable, efficient and sustainable while protecting basic services. - BC on the The inland ferry system has 14 routes, crossing Kootenay Lake, Kootenay River, To this end, the government has increased taxpayer support for coastal ferries Upper and Lower Arrow Lake, Francois Lake, the Fraser River (at Lytton, Big Bar and by $86.6 million to 2016. BC Ferries is on track to find $54 million in efficiency Barnston Isand), the North Thompson River (at McLure and Little Fort), and the improvements to 2016, and service reductions have been implemented to better Skeena and Columbia rivers and Adams Lake in the Shuswap. In 2013/14, inland align service levels with traffic demand. ferries – managed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure – carried The provincial government and BC Ferries will continue to explore strategies to more than 2.2 million passengers and 1.3 million vehicles. support an affordable and sustainable ferry system beyond 2016. These strategies include a number of innovations that BC Ferries is currently undertaking, such as the Coastal Ferries new cable ferry to serve Denman Island, LNG propulsion and interoperability for its The coastal ferry system, operated by BC Ferries, provides year-round vehicle and three new intermediate-class vessels, and conversion of its Spirit-class vessels to LNG passenger service on 24 routes to 47 terminals, with a fleet of 35 vessels. In 2013/14, propulsion during their mid-life refits. BC Ferries carried 19.7 million passengers and 7.6 million vehicles. The Government of B.C. is also studying the feasibility of a fixed link between The coastal ferry system has been facing cost pressures for more than 20 years. In Gabriola Island and Vancouver Island to replace existing ferry service. 2012 and 2013, the Province engaged coastal communities and ferry users from across B.C. about strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the coastal ferry network. This followed an extensive public consultation in 2011 by the BC Ferry Commissioner. These consultation and engagement results will inform the ferries portion of B.C. on the Move. Page 15 of 60 For more on the BC Coastal Ferries 2013 Community Engagement, please visit www.th.gov.bc.ca/coastalferriesengagement/info.html.
B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 11 A Decade of Growth Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell Since 2001, there has been over $16 billion invested in transportation infrastructure in B.C., including over $13 billion in provincial investment and $3 billion through federal and local partnerships. There has also been significant private sector investment of about $11 billion in port, rail and airport infrastructure in support of B.C.’s Pacific Gateway. - BC on the
Investing in the transportation network is key to improving our economy and quality of life, enhancing safety and reliability, opening up trade routes, and keeping pace with British Columbians' evolving needs and priorities. The investments made by the Province and others in our transportation network have paid off significantly.
HIGHLIGHTS: Highway and Side Road Network Expansion Highway and Side Road Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements
• 180 km of new four- and six-laning, including the Trans-Canada Highway, the • 18,000 km of highway repaving Cariboo Connector, the Okanagan Valley Connector, border improvements in the • 3,000 km of side roads repaired and regravelled Lower Mainland and improvements to key corridors in the North • 480 bridges repaired or replaced • 30 new passing lanes on rural highways, including Highways 16, 3 and 5 and • 6,500 km of rumble strips installed Highway 97 North • $240 million to repair highways and roads impacted by the hauling of mountain • 27 new highway interchanges pine beetle-infected wood since 2006 • 80 intersection upgrades • $435 million to improve and strengthen highways and side roads used by the oil • Major projects, including: and gas industry in B.C. since 2001 • Sea-to-Sky Highway Page 16 of 60 • William R. Bennett Bridge • Port Mann/Highway 1 • Kicking Horse Canyon Highway Project Phases 1, 2 and 3 • South Fraser Perimeter Road (Highway 17) Major expansion and improvement projects are key to improving safety, reliability and mobility. The benefits of these projects to people’s lives and the economy of B.C. cannot be overstated – our progress and competitiveness depend on such improvements to keep pace and connected with the rest of the world.
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• BC Spirit of 2010 Trail • E&N Rails with Trail Project on Vancouver Island
- Kinsol Trestle Restoration on Vancouver Island BC on the • • UBC-O to downtown Kelowna Rails with Trail • Central Valley Greenway in Metro Vancouver • Lower Mainland North Shore Spirit Trail • Tyner Boulevard Trail to University of Northern B.C. in Prince George • Highway 16 Trail Connector in North Central B.C. Transit
• 330 new buses and 516 bike lockers across B.C. • Canada Line completed • Evergreen Line construction started • Kelowna Rapid Bus • Metro Vancouver Highway 99 bus lanes
Airport
• Significant improvements made to airport infrastructure at 38 airports since 2001 across B.C., including Kamloops, Kelowna, Langley, Prince George, Abbotsford, Smithers and Terrace-Kitimat
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• Deltaport Third Berth Project and Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project • Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program in the Lower Mainland • Port of Prince Rupert Fairview container terminal expansion • Ridley Island Road, Rail and Utility Corridor Project • South Shore Trade Area, North Shore Trade Area, and road and rail improvement projects in the Lower Mainland to increase trade capacity and efficiency of goods movement
B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 13 Significant Infrastructure Milestones across B.C. since 2001 Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell
2001 Construction begins on a decade-long program to improve oil and gas 2008 The William R. Bennett Bridge across Okanagan Lake opens. It is the rural roads for the northeast, resulting in $435 million to improve and only floating bridge in Canada, and one of only nine in the world. strengthen highways and side roads used by the oil and gas industry. Bike BC is established to identify and build cycling facilities of regional
- and provincial significance while continuing to help local governments BC on the B.C. and Canada invest over $30 million to upgrade B.C./U.S. border 2002 develop their local networks. crossings to improve public safety and support the flow of goods and services. 2009 The Canada Line opens, making Vancouver International Airport the first airport in Canada directly served by rapid transit. 2003 The Province releases Opening Up B.C. – a 10-year plan to build on B.C.’s competitive advantages with strategic investments in our The Sea-to-Sky Highway transportation network. Improvement Project is completed, significantly improving 2005 The first phase of the Cariboo Connector program announced, a safety, reliability and capacity of project to four-lane the entire length of Highway 97 between Prince the highway serving communities George and Cache Creek. between West Vancouver and Whistler. 2006 Mountain Pine Beetle Program was announced, resulting in The expanded Prince George Airport opens, including a large runway $240 million invested to repair highways and roads impacted by the expansion to 11,450 feet, making it the third-longest commercial runway hauling of mountain pine beetle-infected wood. in Canada and increasing its competitive advantage as a refuelling stop for international cargo flights. 2007 Phase 1 of the Fairview container terminal (Port Kelowna International Airport completes a major runway extension. of Prince Rupert) opens – Work on a two-phased terminal building expansion to meet forecasted leading to rapid growth in traffic demand is currently underway. container traffic. Page 18 of 60 244 new buses were added to service in 2008/2009. B.C. and Canada commit to the Roberts Bank 2010 Kelowna Rapid Bus Rail Corridor Program, service begins. funded by an unprecedented collaboration of 12 partners. The program The third berth at the consists of nine road-rail projects in Delta, Surrey, the City of Langley Deltaport container and the Township of Langley for delivery by 2014, including eight terminal opens in 2010, overpass projects to separate road and rail traffic. raising terminal capacity by 50%.
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2011 The Marine Shore Power Program – the first of its kind in Canada – Northern Rockies Regional Airport at Fort Nelson completed a allows cruise ships to plug in to electrical outlets while they’re terminal expansion to accommodate an increase in passenger volumes docked, instead of idling their diesel generators. resulting from LNG sector development.
- The Deltaport Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project, BC on the which will include a new overpass and a series of road and rail projects 2013 The South Fraser Perimeter Road (Highway 17) opens to provide to improve movement of goods and equipment, is announced. a more efficient route for commercial traffic moving in and out of the Lower Mainland. The Canadian Rockies International Airport (Cranbrook) completed a major runway expansion and terminal expansion project. Cariboo Connector Project Phase 1 completed, implementing 40 km of new four-laning on Highway 97 between Cache Creek and Improvements to the Abbotsford International Airport completed, Prince George. including expansion of the terminal building, lengthening of the main runway and development of a parallel taxiway system. Announcement of significant Trans-Canada Highway expansion projects between Kamloops and the Alberta border, including Monte 2012 Work begins on the Ridley Island Road, Rail and Utility Corridor Creek to Pritchard Phase 2, which will add over 7 km of new four-lane Project, which will provide key foundational infrastructure for future capacity, in conjunction with 6 km of four-laning from Pritchard to Hoffman’s Bluff Phase 1 and 2, with Phase 1 already underway. terminal improvements on Ridley Island near Prince Rupert, directly contributing to our provincial goals for LNG and other industries such Completion of Phase 1, 2 and 3 of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project, as potash and coal. a significant Highway 1 four-laning project between Golden and the Alberta border, including replacement of the Park Bridge. The new Port Mann Bridge opens, easing congestion on one of the Lower Mainland’s busiest highways. George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project announced with Announcement of Phase 2 of the Cariboo Connector Project, adding construction starting in 2017. a further 30 km of four-laning, which will result in almost 50 per cent of the 440-kilometre highway between Cache Creek and Prince George 2014 Over 5 km of new median
Page 19 of 60 being three or four lanes wide. barrier completed on Lower Mainland Highway 99 shoulder bus lanes completed, the Malahat Corridor, improving transit service from Surrey and Delta to Richmond. with a second round of
safety improvements Four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway between Kamloops and and additional median the Alberta border over the next 10 years is announced. barriers announced. Construction begins on the Evergreen Line, which will provide fast, When complete, over frequent and convenient rapid transit from Coquitlam to Vancouver via 50% of the Malahat Port Moody and Burnaby. Highway will have median barriers.
B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 15 B.C. on the Move: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell To keep our economy growing and to keep our communities strong, we must continue to enhance connectivity, safety and mobility across our transportation networks while keeping in mind the following opportunities and challenges. - BC on the
Our infrastructure is aging. Much of our transportation infrastructure Environmental impacts can be reduced. Transportation is a major has been in use for more than half a century, with all the resulting wear and tear you contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. But every step we take to improve might expect. This underlines the need for ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation efficiency helps to minimize the impact. Expanding pedestrian, cycling and transit to protect our stock of transportation assets, valued at more than $100 billion. infrastructure, along with new approaches such as powering ferries with natural gas instead of diesel will help reduce environmental impacts. Our population is growing. By 2025, an additional 1 million people will be living in British Columbia, adding to existing demands on our roads, bridges, Highway safety must continue to improve. Since 2003, the ferries and transit systems. We’re also aging, with seniors representing a growing number of vehicle collisions in the province has dropped by 28%, thanks in part proportion of the total population. to safety improvements on highways, roads and bridges. As we move forward with new investments, we can build on this record and make our transportation Our resource sectors are rapidly expanding. This is putting systems even safer for British Columbians. additional pressure on rural British Columbia, especially in the North, where the energy sector is attracting billions of dollars in new private sector investment. Keeping transportation improvements affordable.Fiscal Although the resources are located in the North, their development affects the discipline towards balancing the budget remains a key focus while supporting whole supply chain – from access to the land, to access to markets – especially since economic growth, job creation and initiatives to benefit British Columbians. a lot of our products are destined for export. Page 20 of 60
Travel choices are changing. In urban areas, many more people are choosing to walk, cycle or take public transit; infrastructure development needs to factor in these choices. In addition, more people are commuting long distances – for example, to work in the resource sectors – and need to depend on a reliable transportation network.
16 B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY Moving Forward Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell Looking ahead to the next 10 years, here are some highlights of key strategies and actions being explored for B.C. on the Move. We are interested in your input on these strategies for transportation investment in B.C. as well as your feedback about other transportation infrastructure that is important to you. - BC on the
1. MOVING PEOPLE AND GOODS SAFELY AND RELIABLY 1.3 Continuing to expand and improve highway capacity, bridges and side roads by: Safety is a priority for all modes of travel, and safe movement of people and goods • Adding rural highway passing lanes (e.g., Highway 3 and Highway 5) and is dependent on access to a reliable transportation network. Reliability means completing intersection upgrades having a network available in good condition with sufficient services and choices • Delivering major projects such as the George Massey tunnel replacement, available to meet the transport and trade needs of the province, and with minimal the Cariboo Connector and exploring options for a future second crossing delays and uncertainties that can lengthen travel times. of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna Strategies to support this priority include: • Expanding key corridors by four- and six-laning and completing significant 1.1 Continuing to increase highway safety and reliability by: improvements such as new and upgraded interchanges • Investing in highway barriers, signage, new and improved traveller • Improving highway rest areas information systems, improved community and pedestrian facilities, and upgraded avalanche warning and control systems to improve B.C. has some of the best highway conditions in the country, and we want to roadside safety keep it that way. Good roads cost less when you maintain regular investment • Seeking efficiency and safety improvements for B.C.’s trucking sector in highway and bridge rehabilitation. For example, deferring a needed highway • Implementing the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review repaving project by four years can double the cost of repairs, and if you leave it Page 21 of 60 recommendations for eight years, the costs of rehabilitation can go up by 400%. 1.2 Keeping highways, bridges and side roads in good condition by: • Investing in repaving highways and side roads, and repairs and improvements to highways, side roads and bridges
B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 17 Moving Forward Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell 2. GROWING THE ECONOMY
Transportation generates employment and underpins job creation, economic 2.4 Strengthening B.C.’s trucking sector by: • Eliminating unnecessary regulation around licensing and permitting - development and progress throughout B.C., so when we make affordable BC on the transportation investments, we are investing in tourism, increased trading capacity • Exploring options to increase industry cost-effectiveness and decrease with the world and all of our industries in B.C., such as forestry, mining, energy, and idling to reduce greenhouse gas emissions oil and gas. • Expanding rest areas and parking opportunities for B.C. truckers Strategies to support this priority include: 2.5 Strengthening B.C.’s aviation sector by: 2.1 Supporting the development of LNG and other resource • Improving air access to and within B.C. by working with Vancouver development by: International Airport, international airlines and regional carriers • Continuing to improve highways, side roads and bridges that provide • Promoting competitive federal economic policies and regulations to access to natural gas exploration and drilling programs increase new commercial carrier opportunities and air travel • Working with First Nations and private, local and federal partners to ensure the transportation infrastructure and policies needed are Ensuring transportation supports the growth of LNG and other resource sectors in place is a primary focus. There has been a 400% increase in truck heavy hauling 2.2 Identifying and upgrading key highways and bridges to facilitate (overweight and oversize) over the past 10 years. Working to facilitate heavy heavy and oversized hauling to keep commercial traffic flowing hauling and supporting safe and competitive trucking practices will be a key smoothly across B.C. strategy moving forward. 2.3 Supporting increased trade with Asia and around the world by: • Continuing to expand key trade corridors and improve traffic flow
Page 22 of 60 through the Central North (e.g., Cariboo Connector, Highway 16), the Southern Interior (e.g., Highway 1 Kamloops to the Alberta Border, Okanagan Valley Connector) and the Lower Mainland (e.g.; George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project) • Increasing trade capacity by partnering with private and local agencies on needed road, rail and port improvements • Working with the United States to improve the movement of people and goods across the Canada/U.S. border
18 B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell 3. CONNECTING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES 4. MAXIMIZING COLLABORATION AND INVESTMENT WITH PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS British Columbians rely on our transportation network every day to get to work or
- school, to access services, and to stay connected to families, each other and the Our final key priority is maximizing investment with our partners. Private sector BC on the world. Transit services, connections within and between communities, having travel businesses, First Nations and other levels of government share B.C.’s interests in choices, and reducing emissions and greenhouse gases are essential to our quality the transportation sector. Maximizing their investments will help keep the of life. system affordable. Strategies to support this priority include: Strategies to support this priority include: 3.1 Supporting regional and small community airports to improve 4.1 Partnering with First Nations, local governments and the infrastructure such as runways and terminals private sector 3.2 Improving and increasing transit services for communities 4.2 Maximizing federal funding by identifying and obtaining all possible across B.C. federal contributions to provincial improvement projects 3.3 Enhancing cycling infrastructure and improving transportation 4.3 Engaging with stakeholders and British Columbians in planning choices by: future transportation priorities to explore different funding options • Partnering with communities to build cycling and walking trails and to maximize investments going forward • Widening shoulders and improving maintenance on shoulder cycling routes • Working with local partners to promote and encourage cycling and walking Page 23 of 60
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20 B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY Survey Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell This survey seeks your input regarding transportation improvements in British Columbia as well as feedback about other transportation infrastructure that is important to you. - BC on the
1. MOVING PEOPLE AND GOODS SAFELY AND RELIABLY Please provide your level of agreement with each of the following strategies to support MOVING PEOPLE AND GOODS SAFELY AND RELIABLY over the next decade:
STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY STRATEGIES AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE
1.1 Keeping highways, bridges and side roads in good condition
1.2 Continuing to expand and improve highway capacity, bridges and side roads
2. GROWING THE ECONOMY Please provide your level of agreement with each of the following strategies to support GROWING THE ECONOMY over the next decade:
STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY STRATEGIES
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2.1 Supporting the development of LNG and other resource development
2.2 Identifying and upgrading key highways and bridges to facilitate heavy and oversized hauling to keep commercial traffic flowing smoothly across B.C.
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STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY STRATEGIES AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE - BC on the 2.3 Supporting increased trade with Asia and around the world
2.4 Strengthening B.C.’s trucking sector
2.5 Strengthening B.C.’s aviation sector
3. CONNECTING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES Please provide your level of agreement with each of the following strategies to support CONNECTING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES over the next decade:
STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY STRATEGIES AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE
3.1 Supporting regional and small community airports to improve infrastructure such as runways and terminals Page 26 of 60 3.2 Improving and increasing transit services for communities across B.C. 3.3 Enhancing cycling infrastructure and improving transportation choices
22 B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell 4. Please indicate your top three priorities for transportation 5. Please provide any additional comments: infrastructure improvements:
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B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 23 Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell To receive updates on B.C. on the Move: A 10-Year Transportation Plan, please complete the following information:
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B.C. ON THE MOVE | DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 25 Move: 10 Year Brad Bushell B.C. on the Move A 10-Year Transportation Plan - BC on the We Want To Hear From You
Go to engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan to fill in the survey and provide input.
Feedback will be received from October 14 – December 12, 2014.
Public input will be considered, along with technical information, as the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure develops its next 10-year plan: B.C. on the Move. There are several ways to provide your input:
• Website: engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan • Mail: P.O. Box 3623 Vancouver Main, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 3Y6 • Email: [email protected] • At a Twitter Town Hall meeting • Phone: 1 844 855-4850
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Learn More About Transportation In Your Region Visit the website: engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan (available as of October 14, 2014) to learn more about transportation in your region and see descriptions of transportation networks and improvements, Ministry of Transportation population and employment trends, and economic highlights for each geographic region in the province, and Infrastructure along with opportunities to share your ideas about transportation priorities moving forward.
engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF DISTRICT OF LILLOOET, HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL HALL, 615 MAIN STREET, ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2014, AT 7:00 PM
Present Mayor Dennis Bontron Councillor Kevin Anderson Councillor Marg Lampman Councillor Wendy Parker Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Leslie Piderman Deputy Corporate Officer, Paula Skrzeta Director of Recreation, Wayne Robinson
Call to Order
Mayor Bontron called the meeting to order at 7 PM.
Adoption of Agenda (additions and/or deletions)
194/2014 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Anderson, THAT the agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED 4/4
Delegations - request to address Council
Mario Piroddi - BDO Canada LLP - Review of 2013 Financial Statements Mr. Piroddi provided Council and members of the public with a review of the 2013 Financial Statements via video conference.
Public Question Period
A 20-minute Public Question period has been included for any members of the public who have questions regarding the 2013 Financial Statements.
Delegations - Continued
Phil Doddridge - Interior Roads Ltd. - Winter Plans Mr. Doddridge provided Council with an update regarding winter plans. Winter training is complete, avalanche training is planned for November 3 and Interior Roads has a supply of salt ready for the roads.
Jacquie Rasmussen, Chair of the SLRD B Agriculture Advisory Committee - Agricultural Plan Ms. Rasmussen presented and informed Council on the Agricultural Plan passed by the SLRD. Ms. Rasmussen asked Council to review, provide comment and consider future implementation of the Agricultural Plan.
Recess Mayor Bontron declared a recess at 7:49 PM and reconvened the meeting at 7:52 PM.
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Adoption of Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 6, 2014 for adoption. 195/2014 Moved by Councillor Parker, seconded by Councillor Anderson, THAT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 6, 2014 be adopted with the following title correction:
Delegations: (b) RCMP, Sargent Eling CARRIED 4/4
Business Arising from the Minutes
Nil.
Correspondence
Unnamed Citizen of Lillooet - Apology Letter to the District of Lillooet 196/2014 Moved by Councillor Parker, seconded by Councillor Anderson, THAT correspondence from the unnamed citizen of Lillooet regarding Apology Letter to the District of Lillooet be received. CARRIED 4/4
Reports from Councillors Councillor Lampman reported on the following: • October 9, 2014 – Visited Senior Centre to discuss Age Friendly Community Grant • October 10, 2014 – Met with District staff to discuss Age Friendly Community Grant • October 15, 2014 – Special Closed Meeting of Council • October 16, 2014 – Beautification Committee
Councillor Parker reported on the following: • October 6, 2014 – Regular and Closed Meeting of Council • Assisted public with general inquiries
Councillor Anderson reported on the following: • October 15, 2014 – Special Closed Meeting of Council • Assisted public with general inquiries
Report from Mayor Mayor Bontron reported on the following: • October 15, 2014 – Special Closed Meeting of Council
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Reports from Staff
Mountainview Road Correspondence: Minster Anton's Response to District's Request - Information Report 197/2014 Moved by Councillor Parker, seconded by Councillor Anderson, THAT Council receive and file Information Report: Mountainview Road Correspondence - Minister Anton's Response to District's Request. CARRIED 4/4
Recreation Deficiency Report - Wayne Robinson, Director of Recreation - Information Report 198/2014 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Anderson, THAT Council receive and file Recreation Deficiency Report. CARRIED 4/4
Recreation Levy Referendum Qualifiers - Wayne Robinson, Director of Recreation - Request for Decision 199/2014 Moved by Councillor Parker, seconded by Councillor Lampman, THAT Council attach the following qualifiers to the REC Center Levy referendum question; AND THAT Council direct staff to review the REC Center levy after a five year period; AND THAT Council support staff in providing REC Center passes to those who qualify as outlined the report.” CARRIED 3/4 OPPOSED: Councillor Anderson
Holiday Office Closure - Paula Skrzeta, Deputy Clerk - Request for Decision 200/2014 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Parker, THAT Council authorize the District of Lillooet Municipal Office to be closed from Noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 up to and including Thursday, January 1, 2015. CARRIED 4/4
Town Creek Flow Monitoring Weir - Jodi Pawloski, Supervisor for Public Works - Request for Decision 201/2014 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Parker, THAT Council approve staff to take additional costs out of the Capital Works Reserve in the approximate amount of $25,282.50. CARRIED 4/4
SLRD Electoral Area B, District of Lillooet and St’at’imc Agricultural Plan - Brad McRae, CAO - Request for Decision 202/2014 Moved by Councillor Parker, seconded by Councillor Anderson, THAT Council endorse the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area B, District of Lillooet and St’at’imc Agricultural Plan; AND THAT Council direct staff to further review the aforementioned plan and provide comment and options for potential implementation. CARRIED 4/4
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Bylaws and Resolutions
Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw 2007, No. 296 Amendment Bylaw 2014, No. 400 203/2014 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Anderson, THAT Garbage Collection and Regulation Bylaw 2007, No. 296 Amendment Bylaw 2014, No. 400 be given final reading, that it be signed and corporate seal affixed. CARRIED 4/4
Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2014, No. 401 204/2014 Moved by Councillor Parker, seconded by Councillor Anderson, THAT Council give Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2014, No. 401 introduction and first three readings. CARRIED 4/4
Any Other Business
Nil.
Media Question Period
Questions from the Media were received and responded to.
Public Question Period
Questions from the Public were received and responded to.
Closed Meeting
Request for Resolution: 205/2014 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Lampman, THAT the meeting of the District of Lillooet Council be closed to the public pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1) (c) labour relations or other employee relations; (j) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. CARRIED 4/4
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The meeting was closed to the public at 8:46 PM.
The meeting re-opened to the public at 9:08 PM.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:09 PM.
Deputy Clerk Mayor
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Present Acting Mayor deStrake Councillor Kevin Anderson Councillor Marg Lampman Councillor Wendy Parker Chief Administrative Officer, Brad McRae Deputy Corporate Officer, Paula Skrzeta Director of Finance, Leslie Piderman
Call to Order
Acting Mayor deStrake called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Adoption of Agenda (additions and/or deletions)
206/2014 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Lampman, THAT the agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED 4/4
Reports from Staff
District of Lillooet Annual Municipal Report for 2013
(a) Presentation of the 2013 Annual Municipal Report - Brad McRae, CAO (b) Questions/ Comments from the Public (c) Questions/ Comments from Council (d) Recommendation
207/2014 Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Parker, THAT the 2013 Annual Municipal Report for the District of Lillooet be approved as presented and received. CARRIED 4/4
Bylaws and Resolutions
Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2014, No. 401 - Final Reading 208/2014 Moved by Councillor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Anderson, THAT Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2014, No. 401 be given final reading, that it be signed and corporate seal affixed. CARRIED 4/4
Any Other Business
Nil. Media Question Period
Nil. Public Question Period Minutes of the Regular Nil. Page 36 of 60 Meeting of Council held on DISTRICT OF LILLOOET COUNCIL - OCTOBER 30, 2014
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM.
Deputy Clerk Mayor
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