City of Fort St. John Regular Council 3:00 pm Council Chambers November 8, 2010
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1. Call to Order:
2. Notice of New Business: Mayor's List Councillors' Additions City Manager's Additions
3. Adoption of Agenda by Consensus:
4. Adoption of Minutes: October 25, 2010 Regular Council Meeting 6-13
5. Business Arising Out of the Minutes:
6. Presentations and Delegations 3:00 p.m. 14-15 Restorative Justice Week Proclamation Michelle LaBoucane 3:10 p.m. 16-17 Addictions Awareness Week Proclamation Maegan Okrainec and Mary Scholzen 3:20 p.m. 18-20 Alaska Highway News "Best of the Best" Certificates Best Community Event - Canada Day Parade Best Place to Picnic - Matthews Park Best City Employee - Rod Smith 3:30 p.m. 21-23 Music Workshop Series Bettyanne Hampton and Dave Tolley 3:40 p.m. 24-59 Extreme Everest Presentation Horacio Galanti
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6. Presentations and Delegations 4:00 p.m. 60-61 Introduction of Staff Jeanne Walsh - Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator Julie Romine - Human Resources Advisor
7. Public and Statutory Hearings and Public Meetings:
8. Correspondence: Union of BC Municipalities 62-63 Memo - Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Changes to the Ultimate Limitation Period
9. Council Information Package Adoption: Administration Report No. 268/10 64-67 Council Information Package November 8, 2010 INCLUDES ITEMS INDIVIDUALLY ATTACHED BELOW BC Achievement Foundation 68-72 Call for Nominations BC Grain Producers Association 73-74 Letter to the Minister of Environment BC Healthy Living Alliance 75-106 Report - October, 2010 Canfor 107-132 2010 Third Quarter Results Child Development Centre 133-138 Brouhaha - September 2010 Community Living 139 Thank You Note Farm Credit Canada 140 Letter Regarding AgriSpirit Funding Denied for Saa Maa Fort St. John Public Library 141 Board Meeting Agenda - October, 2010 Fort St. John Public Library 142-143 Board Meeting Minutes - September, 2010 Fort St. John Public Library 144 Director's Report - October, 2010 Fort St. John Public Library 145 Letter of Thanks Be An Angel Campaign 146-147 Funding Request Robert Ogilvie School 148-149 Invitation to Stone Soup Supper
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9. Council Information Package Adoption: Isaac Jungen 150 Letter Regarding Kid's Arena 86th Street Berm 151 Letter of Thanks 2010 Legacies Now 152-153 Letter - Thanks for Attending North East Summit Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General 154 Letter - Presentation at UBCM Conference Muskwa Kechika Advisory Board 155 Letter Regarding Office Space Telus 156 Letter Regarding Taxes Township of Langley 157-158 Letter - Thanks for Help with 2010 BC Summer Games Northern Lights College 159-160 Letter Regarding Wind Turbine Mayor's Disability Advisory Committee 161-162 Letter Regarding Review of Official Community Plan Ministry of Community and Rural Development 163-164 Letter Regarding Grant for South Lagoon Environmental Impact Study Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General 165-166 Policy Directive - Temporary Suspensions or Conditions, Section 23 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act North Central Local Government Association 167-169 Connector - October, 2010 Northern Cancer Control Strategy 170 News Release - Facebook Page Northern Health 171 Board Advisory - December, 2010 Northern Health 172 News Release - October 20, 2010 Northern Health 173 News Release - October 25, 2010 Peace River Regional District 174 Board Newsletter - October 14, 2010 Peace River Regional District 175 Board Newsletter - October 28, 2010 TransCanada 176 Groundbirch Open House Union of BC Municipalities 177-179 Member Release Regarding Cabinet Changes
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9. Council Information Package Adoption: University of Northern BC 180-196 JDC West Sponsorship Request Woodlot 197-198 Communicator - Sep/Oct, 2010
10. Reports by Mayor & Council on Meetings and Liaison Responsibilities: Administration Report 264/10 199-208 Council Conference Reports to November 8, 2010
Mayor Lantz
Councillor Irwin
Councillor Evans
Councillor Ackerman
Councillor Bolin
Councillor Davies
Councillor Christensen
11. Reports from City Manager and Administration: Administration Report No. 260/10 209-222 Emergency Coordinator Appointment Administration Report No. 261/10 223-224 Organized Crime Summit Survey Poll Administration Report No. 262/10 225-226 North Peace Leisure Pool Concession Lease Survey Poll Administration Report No. 263/10 227-229 Tourism Fort St. John Board Appointment Administration Report No. 265/10 230-231 Provincial Emergency Program Funding Administration Report No. 266/10 232-236 Music Capital of Northern BC Initiative - North Peace Cultural Centre Administration Report No. 267/10 237-240 Parent and Tot Skating
12. Works in Progress: None
13. Bylaws:
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13. Bylaws: Administration Report No. 269/10 241-256 Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw 2049, 2010 For first three readings by title only.
14. New Business: Council Calendar 257-258
15. Notice of Motion:
16. Questions from the Media
17. Resolution to Move to Closed Meeting:
18. Adjournment:
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REGULAR OPEN COUNCIL OCTOBER 25, 2010 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRESENT: Acting Mayor Trevor Bolin Councillor Bruce Christensen Councillor Dan Davies Councillor Larry Evans
ALSO PRESENT: Dianne Hunter, City Manager Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services Diana Burton, Deputy City Clerk Grace Fika, Director of Corporate Affairs (arrived at 3:05 p.m.) Sarah Cockerill, Director of Community Services Laura Sanders, Director of Finance Victor Shopland, Director of Infrastructure and Capital Works Don Demers, Director of Public Works & Utilities
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. Notice of New Business: Councillor Davies would like to discuss the Business Council of BC’s Annual Economic Forum.
3. Adoption of Agenda by Consensus: The Regular Council Meeting Agenda of October 25, 2010 was adopted as amended by consensus.
4. Adoption of Minutes: October 12, 2010 Regular Council Meeting
RESOLUTION NO. 427/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, the minutes of the October 12, 2010 Regular Council Meeting be approved."
CARRIED
5. Business Arising Out of the Minutes: None
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6. Presentations and Delegations Introduction of New Staff Diana Burton - Deputy City Clerk
Acting Mayor Bolin introduced Ms. Burton and read her brief biography and welcomed her to the City.
Remembrance/Poppy Day Proclamation Amy Cousins, John Moskalyk, Bill Thompson
Acting Mayor Bolin introduced those present from the Legion. Ms. Cousins thanked Council for allowing them to present and discussed what the Legion does in the community. She outlined the donations the Legion made totaling $25,000 for the year 2010. The money raised from such donations is done in large part through their Poppy Campaign. The Legion has been an active part of Fort St. John for 82 years. Their request is that November 11, 2010 be declared Remembrance/Poppy Day.
RESOLUTION NO. 428/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, November 11, 2010 be proclaimed as "Remembrance/Poppy Day" in the City of Fort St. John, AND FURTHER THAT, the Legion request to hold a parade in Fort St. John on November 11, 2010 be approved."
CARRIED
7. Public and Statutory Hearings and Public Meetings: None
8. Correspondence: None
9. Council Information Package Adoption: Administration Report No. 251/10 Council Information Package October 25, 2010
RESOLUTION NO. 429/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, the Council Information Package for October 25, 2010 be received for information."
CARRIED
Union of British Columbia Municipalities Member Release – RCMP Police Costs and Accountability
Councillor Davies spoke to this item and indicated that Council should follow the recommendation contained within this letter.
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9. Council Information Package Adoption: Union of British Columbia Municipalities (continued) Member Release – RCMP Police Costs and Accountability
RESOLUTION NO. 430/10 MOVED/SECONDED
“THAT, City staff draft letters to the following: o Member of Parliament for Prince George – Peace River; o Federal Minister of Public Safety, Honourable Vic Toews; and o Federal President of Treasury Board, Honourable Stockwell Day THAT, the letter highlights the City’s concerns with respect to RCMP police costs and make specific mention of the need for financial accountability, the need to develop an effective partnership and the need for local accountability in the delivery of police services. AND FURTHER THAT, this letter be sent to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.”
CARRIED
City of Trail Letter Regarding Major Industrial Property Taxation
Councillor Christensen indicated that it is important that all communities read this letter. This letter states that with respect to industrial property taxation, every community is different and that one size does not fit all. He suggested that Council review the letter and respond if deemed necessary.
Northern Development Initiative Trust Letter – Royal Canadian Legion Repairs
The letter from the Northern Development Initiative Trust announced $30,000 in funding to the Legion for roof repairs. The Director of Finance indicated that the money will be used to replace the roof of the Legion. The Legion is about half way to their fundraising goal for the capital project.
Ministry of Children and Family Development Foster Family Month Information Package
Councillor Christensen pointed out that it is important to recognize the contribution that Foster Families make in our community.
10. Reports by Mayor & Council on Meetings and Liaison Responsibilities: Administration Report 254/10 Council Conference Reports to October 25, 2010
RESOLUTION NO. 431/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, the Council Conference Reports to October 25, 2010 be received for information."
CARRIED
October 25, 2010 Regular Council Meeting Page 8 of 258 City of Fort St John Regular Council 4 October 25, 2010
10. Reports by Mayor & Council on Meetings and Liaison Responsibilities: Councillor Bolin attended: ¾ Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference ¾ Opening of the Pomeroy Sports Centre ¾ Energy Conference
Councillor Evans attended: ¾ Winifred Johnston’s funeral ¾ Oil and Gas Conference ¾ Enerplex grand opening and Community Day ¾ Peace River Regional District 2010 Recreation and Volunteer Dinner ¾ Committee of the Whole meeting ¾ Winter Lights Committee Meeting ¾ City is hosting a Halloween decorating contest which currently has 12 entries ¾ Friendship Society Community Honor Luncheon ¾ Small Business Week Chamber of Commerce Wine and Cheese ¾ Grand Opening of Child Development Centre ¾ North Peace Leisure Pool grand re-opening
Councillor Davies attended: ¾ Meetings with the Premier and five Ministers ¾ Opening of Pomeroy Sport Centre and participated in a speed skating event with Councillor Bolin, Denny Morrison and Jay Morrison during Community Day ¾ Celebrate Fort St. John Committee meeting ¾ Friendship Centre Community Honor Luncheon ¾ Chamber of Commerce Wine and Cheese ¾ Child Development Centre Opening ¾ Ribbon Cutting for North Peace Leisure Pool’s Grand re-opening
Councillor Christensen attended: ¾ Meetings to prepare for Argentina trip ¾ Arts Council Meeting ¾ Cultural Centre Board Meeting ¾ Library re-opening ¾ Tourism Fort St. John monthly meeting ¾ Energy Manager and community members regarding green practices ¾ Committee of the Whole meeting ¾ Enerplex Grand Opening ¾ “Miracle on Ice” speed skating event with Councillors Bolin and Davies
11. Reports from City Manager and Administration: Administration Report No. 252/10 2011 Budget Calendar
RESOLUTION NO. 432/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, the 2011 Budget Calendar be approved and posted on the City website."
CARRIED
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11. Reports from City Manager and Administration: Administration Report No. 253/10 Councillor Irwin's Portfolio Responsibilities
RESOLUTION NO. 433/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, Mayor Lantz be appointed to assume the following portfolio appointments from October 16 to December 16, 2010 during Councillor Irwin's leave of absence: ¾ North Peace Leisure Pool as a member of the Commission, ¾ UNBC Northeast Regional Advisory Committee."
CARRIED
Administration Report No. 255/10 Fort Hotel Site Remediation
RESOLUTION NO. 434/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, staff be directed to proceed with the necessary documentation to procure services for the Fort Hotel site remediation as soon as possible in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy, AND FURTHER THAT, this project be slated for completion in 2010."
CARRIED
It was discussed what was expected from this remediation. The City Manager indicated that currently the plans are to do the site remediation, remove soil and debris and to dig down to remove the foundation. It will not be easy and there will be some technical difficulties but it is important to complete it as soon as possible. The lot will probably be left as a gravel base until Council decides what will be done with it. The completion of the remediation will be subject to weather conditions. The City is also waiting for the land to be transferred into the City’s name.
It was suggested that the date of completion in the above resolution be removed.
RESOLUTION NO. 435/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, Resolution No. 434/10 be amended to the following: THAT, staff be directed to proceed with the necessary documentation to procure services for the Fort Hotel site remediation as soon as possible in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy."
CARRIED
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11. Reports from City Manager and Administration:
Administration Report No. 256/10 Green Building Leaders Partner Program
RESOLUTION NO. 436/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, the Pembina Institute's request for the City of Fort St. John to become a partner in the Green Building Leaders program be approved, AND FURTHER THAT, the City will be a signatory on the Green Building Leaders' letter that will be sent to the Provincial Government when it is finalized."
CARRIED
Administration Report No. 257/10 Employee Group Benefits Provider
RESOLUTION NO. 437/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, the City of Fort St. John enter into a contract with Sunlife Financial to provide the employee group benefit package effective January 1, 2011."
CARRIED
Administration Report No. 258/10 North Peace Arena Concession Lease Agreement - Darlene Kozdraski
RESOLUTION NO. 438/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, the Mayor and Director of Legislative and Administrative Services be authorized to sign a two year lease agreement with Darlene Kozdraski for the supply of a concession at the North Peace Arena."
CARRIED
12. Works in Progress: Administration Report No. 259/10 Works in Progress Schedule Changes to October 25, 2010
RESOLUTION NO. 439/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, items 16 and 17 be removed from the October 25, 2010 Works in Progress schedule for the purposes indicated in Administration Report No. 259/10."
CARRIED
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13. Bylaws: Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2046, 2010
RESOLUTION NO. 440/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2046, 2010 be adopted by title only."
CARRIED
Capital Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2047, 2010
RESOLUTION NO. 441/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, Capital Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2047, 2010 be adopted by title only."
CARRIED
It was discussed how to mitigate the confusion with the adoption of Bylaws as presented in the agenda. The Director of Legislative and Administrative Services indicated that she and the Deputy City Clerk would work on developing a solution to mitigate the confusion.
Operating Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2048, 2010
RESOLUTION NO. 442/10 MOVED/SECONDED
"THAT, Operating Five Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2048, 2010 be adopted by title only.
CARRIED
14. New Business: Council Calendar
The Council Calendar for October 25, 2010 was received for information.
Business Council of BC Annual Economic Forum – November 19, 2010
Councillor Davies will be in Vancouver and would be willing to extend his trip to attend the Economic Forum if his extended hotel accommodation and registration fee were covered by the City.
The benefit of having a representative from Council attend this conference was discussed. Councillor Davies explained that there will be some top-end economists doing analysis of the economy and he would endeavor to bring back some of the knowledge gained from them to the City. Councillor Evans agreed with Councillor Davies and added that due to the geographic location representatives from Council can seldom attend such events.
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14. New Business: Business Council of BC Annual Economic Forum – November 19, 2010 (continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 443/10 MOVED/SECONDED
“THAT, Councillor Davies be authorized to attend the Business Council of BC’s Economic Forum in Vancouver on November 19, 2010,
AND FURTHER THAT, the City will pay for two (2) night’s accommodation and the registration fee with the expense allocated to Council’s travel account.”
CARRIED
15. Notice of Motion: None 16. Questions from the Media: None 17. Resolution to Move to Closed Meeting: None
18. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 3:41 p.m.
Confirmed by Council this 8th day of November, 2010
CERTIFIED CORRECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 124 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER
Bruce Lantz, Mayor
Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services
October 25, 2010 Regular Council Meeting Page 13 of 258 3:00 p.m. Page 14 of 258 Restorative Justice Week Proclamation 3:00 p.m. Page 15 of 258 Restorative Justice Week Proclamation 3:10 p.m. Page 16 of 258 Addictions Awareness Week Proclamation 3:10 p.m. Page 17 of 258 Addictions Awareness Week Proclamation 3:20 p.m. Page 18 of 258 Alaska Highway News "Best of the Best" Certificates 3:20 p.m. Page 19 of 258 Alaska Highway News "Best of the Best" Certificates 3:20 p.m. Page 20 of 258 Alaska Highway News "Best of the Best" Certificates 10015-loothAvenue Fort St John, BC V1J 1Y7 5 P. 250.785.1992 F.250.785.1510
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Mayor and Council City of Fort St John 10631 - 100th Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 325
Mayor Lantz and Members of Council;
Following round table discussions with Dave Tolley, Bettyanne Hampton, Ian Bruvelt and the City regarding cultural opportunities, the following concept and resulting proposal was drafted, with the goal of further strengthening Fort St John's Music Capital of the North designation and positioning our community as 'the place to play' in the north.
Recognition of the benefits the arts and cultural sector has on the social, economic and educational health of our community is evident and the engagement and contribution by the City is recognizable. It is a pleasure to work and play in this vibrant environment.
Please find included in the enclosed information, a brief description of the workshop project including: Intended goals, objectives and projected outcomes Projected Workshops + Projected budget
Thank you for receiving this proposal. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss the project more fully with you. Please don't hesitate to contact me at 250 785-1992 or [email protected] with any questions, concerns or additional .x-
Bettyanne Hampton Executive Director North Peace Cultural Center
Cc: Dave Tolley, Musician/Consultant. [email protected]
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$ CULTURAL SUMMARY
Though just under a year old, the "Music Capital of the North" has already begun to build on the reputation its designation suggests. The community has embraced its title; a 'scene' has developed; Fort St John is becoming a place for musicians to gather, for residents to enjoy and visitors to explore.
A new cultural evolution is evident, particularly within the music sector. The success of the City's recent initiative - Music That Moves You" which brought live music onto busses, emphasized creative opportunities while fulfilling its goal to increase ridership. It paved the way for the next step in positioning Fort St John as the forerunner in creative community development for the north.
PROPOSED PROJECT: FACE THE MUSIC - A WORKSHOP SERIES
Over the next 12 months the series would:
Host up to 10 workshops with touring andlor artists which will serve to further education, interest, professional development, business investment and overall community involvement in the Arts. Create linkage with target community groups who will be involved in attendinglsupporting the workshops (including local musicians, Stage North, Registered music teachers association, Choirs, spoken word and poetry group, School District etc.) Build a media parcel around the workshops for the purpose of developing businesses support, tourism support, and establishing visibility for the City as the Music Capital of the North.
The above would serve as a pilot project, to be reviewed and further developed in the future, as per City recommendations.
CONCEPT
Touring or visiting artists are, for various reasons often engaged for a single performance, and then they leave town onto the next show. Through Face the Music the artist would be engaged for an additional performance, the financial and professional benefits of which help to establish Fort St John as a more attractive musical destination to the artist; and give further credence to the "Music Capital of the North" brand.
The format would move around a 90 minute educational experience geared to stimulate personal artistic knowledge and development. The workshops would be inclusive to a wide skill set, as opposed to a specific level (e.g.: not just advanced); be interactive; and create awareness of our existing resources. Workshops participants should expect to reach at least one 'aha' moment in the workshop
WORKSHOPS
Music workshops with touring artists + Music and promotional workshops with local artists + Cultural Community development with external presenters (e.g. Arts Summit) + Professional development sessions with established presenters
SCHEDULED 1 PROPOSED (to date)
Peter Katz - The Craft of Songwriting Memeza Africa - Full-on Movement and Vocal Workshop + Guy Davis - Broadway Actor and Blues musician + Drumming workshops + Self promotion and social media
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PROJECTED BUDGET
The budget is based on up to 10 workshop events. Year two is shown to reflect anticipated growth. We request $20,000 from the City of Fort St John to implement this pilot project, the parameters of which can be refined and aligned with City policy. Year Year Projected Expenses ONE TWO
artist fees 6000 8000 accoms 1500 1800 hospitality 1000 1200 venue 3000 3500 advertising 2000 3000 posters /design 2500 2800 printing/communications 1000 1400 administration 2000 2200 host 1000 1200 Total projected Expenses 20000 25100
Projected Revenue
workshop registration 1000 1200 sponsorship 3900 City Funding 20000 20000 Total Projected Revenue 21 000 25100 Net ProfitILoss 0 0
PROJECT SPONSORIPARTNER City of Fort St John
ANTICIPATED PARTNERS North Peace Cultural Center, Northern Groove, Northern Grande Quality Inn, food service providers.
ANTICIPATED PARTICIPANTS Touring artists, local artists, residents of Fort St John, FSJ Arts Council, School District, North Peace Cultural Center, Visitors Centre, Tourisrr~Fort St John, Community Groups, The Rabbit Hole, Whole Wheat and Honey, Tim and Tykes, Patch Java, Northern Grande Quality Inn, Music Stores, Media, Press, and more.
DESIRED OUTCOMES
Create a more connected music and arts community Strengthen the music capital designation; Stimulate social, cultural, educational and economic growth. Enjoy more music, more often, in more places!
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Real Passion !
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Protecting the Environment … Extreme EverestPresentation 3:40 p.m.
Mt Everest - Highest Mountain on Earth 8,850 m a.s.l. = 29,035 ft www.ExtremeEverest8850.com Location: Himalaya Nepal - China (Tibet)
When to climb? April - May or September - October Why? The Monsoon … Page 25 of258
The entire expedition takes 60+ days … Extreme EverestPresentation 3:40 p.m.
Approach to Everest Base Camp
The approach to Base
Camp takes 7 – 10 days, walking 4 - 5 hours per day …
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Khumbu Ice Fall – Camp 1
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Camp 3 Lhotse Face
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Summit Day …
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The Climbers
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Mt Aconcagua - Argentina - 7,000 m Extreme EverestPresentation 3:40 p.m.
Mt Elbrus – Russia
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Mt Kilimanjaro - Tanzania, Africa - 6,000 m Extreme EverestPresentation 3:40 p.m.
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Mt Rainier - Cascades Mt Blanc - France Matterhorn - Switzerland 3:40 p.m. Page 36 of 258 Extreme Everest Presentation 3:40 p.m. Page 37 of 258 Extreme Everest Presentation Extreme EverestPresentation 3:40 p.m. Food:
Up to base Camp: Rice, veggies, some meat, chicken, pasta Base Camp to Camp 2 (6,600m): Similar food plus some dehydrated food Camp 3 to Summit: Mostly dehydrated food, pasta, nuts, cereal bars, chocolate, power gel, candy.
Calories burnt per climbing day at high altitude: Between 6,000 - 10,000 …
Water: Above Base Camp we have to melt snow / ice to make liquid water to drink and cook the food. Proper hydration helps a lot to develop a good acclimatization and to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
Acclimatization: Climbing Everest requires at least 2 trips to each camp to get het
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Hands & Feet: How to prevent frostbite? - Proper acclimatization - Hydration is critical - Millet One Sport Everest Boots - Climbing Speed = Safety
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Glacier Traveling - Ice climbing in big walls - Rescue techniques Extreme EverestPresentation 3:40 p.m.
FiloFilo cercacerca cimacima
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Why Sponsorship ?
9Sponsoring an Everest Expedition will provide your organization with multiple marketing opportunities, enabling exceptional branding exposure through a network of media contacts 9Opportunity for Exclusive Naming Rights to the Everest Expedition –Maximum brand exposure 9Dispatches from the mountain posted on internet on multiple websites Raise your corporate profile and motivate your employees by supporting an attractive sport activity 9Ensure recognition of your organization as a believer in the power of human potential 9Help raise awareness of the environmental impact on our planet’s most fragile environments 9Provide product testing and endorsement opportunities for outdoor adventure clothing and accessories 9Provide significant exposure to an audience interested in the fields of Page 46 of258 exploration, adventure, physical challenge and healthy lifestyles Extreme EverestPresentation 3:40 p.m.
9Provide advertising opportunities for your organization, through logo and company name placement in promotional materials and equipment –before, during, and after the expeditions 9 Logo and name placement on all e‐mail distributions to media and dispatches from Mt Everest
The climb of Mount Everest is at least a sixty‐day journey. It takes a tremendous logistical effort to climb Mount Everest, which includes (among many other items):
A climbing permit from the Government of Nepal •Sherpas and porters to carry loads to Base Camp •Technical climbing equipment, including ropes, tents, ice axes, etc. •Bottled oxygen above 8,000 meters •Food & Communications equipment
Because of the high cost, we are seeking sponsors and supporters to help our expedition
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SponsorshipSponsorship OpportunitiesOpportunities
To participate in support of this Everest Expedition, you may choose one of the following:
•A ‐ Direct financial support at any level you may choose
•B ‐ Sponsor a Camp or The Summit
•C ‐ Gear and equipment sponsorship
Your contributions will help local people in Nepal to improve their quality of life and to create environmental awareness in their own mountains and country.
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ExpeditionExpedition LogoLogo
Only 1 Diamond Sponsor accepted
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Eco - Everest: Protecting the Environment
Goal: 400 lbs of garbage
50 used oxygen bottles
12 extra Sherpas They will climb up to 7,300
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Recycling facility in Pokhara
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Fort St John ‐ Extreme Everest Expedition
For sponsorship opportunities contact :
Horacio Galanti
or visit the website
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Thanks for your support ! We hope to see you as part of the team ! Extreme EverestPresentation 3:40 p.m.
THANK YOU !
QUESTIONS?
www.ExtremeEverest8850.com Page 59 of258 Jeanne Walsh Bio
Originally from Ottawa, Jeanne found her way to Fort St. John via a position with the federal government in Vancouver. After spending a few days training staff in the northern Rockies and getting a tour of the Peace Region, she decided to leave the city in pursuit of a better quality of life. Jeanne’s interest in health, safety and emergency preparedness was sparked by her position with Public Works and Government Services Canada, where she developed and facilitated safety training programs, participated in the development of business continuity plans and acted as a member of the emergency response team. She chose to pursue her interest further by obtaining her Occupational Health and Safety Certificate by correspondence through BCIT. Jeanne also has education in Incident Command and plans to continue working towards her Emergency Management Certificate in the New Year.
Jeanne’s position is two-fold. As the Health and Safety Coordinator, Jeanne will be managing our safety program to ensure compliance with our legislative obligations, reduce the number of incidents, minimize claim costs and nurture a strong safety culture. She is in the process of completing a program review to determine our priorities for the coming year in preparation for a Certificate of Recognition audit. The COR has been developed by the BC Municipality Safety Association in conjunction with WorkSafe BC and sets the standard to which all Municipalities should strive. Attainment of the COR would reflect our commitment to our employees through a comprehensive and effective safety program, as well as result in a reduction in our WorkSafe BC assessment.
Some priorities already identified during the review include a revision of the safety policy to be adopted by the present Council, the development of a single program manual which standardizes throughout the organization how our program will be managed, and the implementation of an annual safety training calendar.
The second hat Jeanne wears is that of Emergency Management Coordinator. Smooth response in the event of an emergency requires the assignment of responsibilities, effective coordination of resources and exercise of the plan to evaluate our responsiveness to various scenarios. Jeanne’s first tasks will be to meet with the existing committee members, update the existing plan, and develop a course of action for the upcoming year that includes regular meetings, training and exercises.
Jeanne’s very excited to be with the City of Fort St. John and is looking forward to the challenges ahead.
4:00 p.m. Page 60 of 258 Introduction of Staff Julie Romine Bio
Raised in the beautiful town of Hudson’s Hope, Julie Romine moved to the bright lights and big City of Fort St John in 1990. While attending college and deciding what she wanted to be when she grew up, she worked in jobs ranging from Visitor Info Centre Counselor to Hardware Clerk to Chaperone of 50 Japanese College students on an exchange trip to Banff. Julie married her high school sweetheart in 1993 and received her Business Administration Diploma from Northern Lights College the following year.
In December of 1996, shortly after the birth of her first son, Julie started her employment with the City as a Part Time Cashier at the North Peace Leisure Pool. In July of 1997 Julie made the migration to a Full Time Clerk 1 position at City Hall and joined the Corporate Services Department as the Receptionist. After the birth of her second son in 1998, Julie returned to her position which had been relocated to the Finance Department.
Over the next several years, Julie occupied each of the Accounting Clerk positions in the Finance Department and has spent the last five years performing Payroll and looking after the Cemetery Records.
During the last ten years, Julie became an active member of the BCGEU and has sat on the executive as Secretary/Treasurer and has participated in two successful rounds of bargaining as a committee member. She is also a trainer for the Worldhost Fundamentals program and she prides herself on setting a standard for Customer Service.
On October 4, 2010, Julie was awarded the newly formed position of Human Resources Advisor and she is very excited to tread new waters and break new ground. Julie feels confident that her knowledge of the Collective Agreement and that, paired with training and support from the City will help her move toward success in her new role and she is energized about the future.
Julie’s first priority will be the training a Payroll Clerk and ensuring there is little disruption in the transfer of positions; she looks forward to taking on new challenges and fulfilling her position to the best of her capabilities.
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MEMO October 26, 2010
TO: Council & Boards FROM: Councillor Barbara Steele, UBCM President RE: OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ULTIMATE LIMITATION PERIOD
The Ministry of Attorney General has issued a Some of the key changes recommended in this White Paper on Limitation Act Reform which is White Paper of specific interest to local accessible online at: governments include: • moving to a single ultimate limitation period of www.ag.gov.bc.ca/legislation/index.htm either 10 or 15 years; and • moving to a single two-year basic limitation The White Paper is inviting comment on period for all civil claims. proposed reforms to the Limitation Act. The Paper responds to the policy topics raised in UBCM is in the process of preparing a response public consultations held in 2007 (Green Paper to the White Paper jointly with MIA BC, but on Reforming BC’s Limitation Act) and provides would encourage members to respond a forum for further discussion on the proposed individually in support of the proposed direction reforms. In addition to the White Paper, there is within the White Paper. a consultation draft of a proposed Limitation Act. Comments can be mailed, faxed or emailed to: The Limitation Act sets out the time periods people have to start a proceeding to sue one Civil Policy and Legislation Office another in the civil justice system. While many Justice Services Branch other laws set limitation periods, the Limitation Ministry of Attorney General Act sets the default regime. Unless another law PO Box 9222 Stn Prov Govt sets the applicable limitation period, the Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1 Limitation Act applies. Facsimile: 250 387-4525 As members know this is an issue of long Email: [email protected] standing concern for local governments. UBCM has been advocating the reduction of the ultimate limitation period from 30 years to 10 Consultations will be open until years. Members have consistently endorsed November 15, 2010. resolutions that have sought this reduction (see attachment). This position is consistent with: Please copy UBCM on your submissions. • 1990 BC Law Reform Commission paper on the ultimate limitation period; • 2002 BC Law Institute paper on the same I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity topic; and to affect a significant aspect of local government • many other developments in Canada. liability exposure.
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Attachment
CURRENT ENDORSED UBCM POLICY ON THIS MATTER
2009 - B56 LIMITATION ON MUNICIPAL LIABILITY REGARDING BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
WHEREAS all local governments, with the exception of the City of Vancouver, face considerable liability risk and are being financially penalized as a result of legislation which does not provide immunity for building permit and inspection processes;
AND WHEREAS it is unacceptable that all local governments in British Columbia are not afforded the same liability protection through provincial legislation:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities recommend to the provincial government that the Local Government Act be amended to abolish the system of joint and several liability and replace it with proportionate liability, under which defendants are responsible only to the degree to which they contributed to the loss and that the Province reduce the limitation period from 30 years to 10 years.
2007 – B1 ULTIMATE LIMITATION PERIOD
WHEREAS the Ministry of Attorney General is undertaking a review of limitation periods;
AND WHEREAS the UBCM Convention and two law reform commissions have recommended a reduction in the ultimate limitation period:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities support a reduction in the ultimate limitation period from 30 years to 10 years
2006 – A1 LIABILITY LIMITATION PERIODS AND MANDATORY INSURANCE
WHEREAS joint and several liability can have a devastating financial impact on local governments;
AND WHEREAS local governments have no way of mitigating their chances of a joint and several liability occurrence happening:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities petition the provincial government to reduce the ultimate limitation period from 30 years to 10 years;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provincial government require all participants in the building system to have insurance.
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File # 0530-20
Report To: Mayor and Council
From: Deputy City Clerk
Subject: Administration Report No. 268/10 Council Information Package – October 25, 2010
Meeting: Regular Council
Meeting Date: November 8, 2010
RECOMMENDATION:
“THAT, the Council Information Package for November 8, 2010 be received for information.”
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS:
Grace Fika, “Acting” City Manager
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Diana Burton Deputy City Clerk November 3, 2010
Administration Report No. 268/10 Page 64 of 258 Council Information Package November 8, 2010
City of Fort St. John Council Information Package October 25, 2010
BC Achievement Foundation Call for Nominations
BC Grain Producers Association Letter – Minister of Environment
BC Healthy Living Alliance Report – October 2010
Canfor 2010 Third Quarter Results
Child Development Centre Brouhaha
Community Living Thank You
Farm Credit Canada Letter – AgriSpirit Funding for Saa Maa
Fort St. John Public Library Board Meeting Agenda October, 2010
Fort St. John Public Library Board Meeting Minutes September, 2010
Fort St. John Public Library Director’s Report October, 2010
Fort St. John Public Library Thank You
Be An Angel Campaign Funding Request
Robert Ogilvie Invite to Stone Soup Supper
Administration Report No. 268/10 Page 65 of 258 Council Information Package November 8, 2010
Isaac Jungen Letter – Kid’s Arena
Thank You Letter Regarding 86th St. Burm
2010 Legacies Now Letter – Thank You for Attending North East Summit
Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General Letter – Presentation at UBCM
Muskwa Kechika Advisory Board Letter – Office Space
Telus Letter – Taxes
Township of Langley Letter – Thank you for help with 2010 BC Summer Games
Norther Lights College Letter – Wind Turbine
Mayors Disability Advisory Council Letter – Review of Official Community Plan
Ministry of Community and Rural Development Letter – Grant for South Lagoon Environmental Impact Study
Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General Policy Directive
North Central Local Government Association Connector – October, 2010
Northern Health Board Advisory – December 2010
Northern Cancer Control Strategy News Release – Facebook Page
Northern Health News Release – October 20, 2010
Northern Health News Release – October 25, 2010
Peace River Regional District
Administration Report No. 268/10 Page 66 of 258 Council Information Package November 8, 2010 Board Newsletter – October 14, 2010
Peace River Regional District Board Newsletter – October 28, 2010
TransCanada Groundbirch Open House
Union of BC Municipalities Member Release – Cabinet Changes
University of Northern BC Sponsorship Request – JDC West
Woodlot Communicator – Sept-Oct 2010
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October 2010
BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 75 of 258 Report - October, 2010 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The BC Healthy Living Alliance gratefully acknowledges the Thanks also go to the staff and managers of the initiatives for generous support of the BC Government, including the their dedication and hard work implementing BCHLA’s healthy Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, ActNow BC and the living initiatives across the province. We are very grateful Ministry of Health Services. Working in close partnership for your passion and commitment to working with British to further our common goals has been fundamental to Columbians to make the healthy choice the easier choice. maintaining BC’s leadership in healthy living and we look forward to continuing our work together. This work would not be possible without the many partnerships forged in communities, regions and around the Thanks to our member organizations for their dedication province. We would like to thank our partners in community to improving the health of all British Columbians. Members organizations, post-secondary institutions, schools, of BCHLA are: BC Lung Association; BC Pediatric Society; workplaces, businesses, Aboriginal communities and local BC Recreation and Parks Association; Canadian Diabetes governments. These local champions are vital to ensuring Association, Pacific Area; Canadian Cancer Society, BC& that healthy living is a priority in our communities. Yukon Division; Dietitians of Canada, BC Region; Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon; Public Health Association And finally, we would like to commend all British of BC; Union of BC Municipalities; Interior Health; Fraser Columbians who take part in healthy living initiatives, for Health; Northern Health; Vancouver Coastal Health; their commitment to improving their own health and the Vancouver Island Health Authority; Provincial Health Services health of their communities. Authority; Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport; ActNow BC; 2010 Legacies Now; Public Health Agency of Canada, BC and Yukon Region.
BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 76 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Message from the ChairS
British Columbia continues to lead the country in healthy living. The BC Healthy Living Alliance (BCHLA), with the support of the BC Government, has brought leadership to 233 communities across BC introducing new approaches to healthy living for our citizens. BCHLA’s success is embedded in collaboration, our strong partnership with ActNow BC, the inclusion of local governments, and the desire of people in communities to become healthier.
We are pleased to share the impacts of our initiatives and the strong continuity that our work has found within communities, including resources, programs and people to create healthier choices and populations. Findings from Bobbe Wood all BCHLA initiative evaluations, including those evaluated Past-Chair, BCHLA externally by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health (May 2009 - September 2010) Research, have provided valuable insights into our work in President & CEO communities. The rich stories and impacts of our initiatives Heart and Stroke Foundation, are captured in this report and provide the way forward to BC & Yukon future successes.
We would like to extend our appreciation to the many individuals and organizations that make healthy living an ongoing priority in their lives and communities. Many volunteers helped to make this work successful and we could not have done it without them. Local governments, Aboriginal communities, health authorities, school boards, recreation departments and centres, employers, colleges and many other institutions were important partners with BCHLA Barbara Kaminsky and we benefited greatly from this collaborative approach. Chair, BCHLA (From October 2010) We also thank the BC Government, in particular the Ministry CEO of Healthy Living and Sport and ActNow BC, whose funding Canadian Cancer Society, of these initiatives has enabled significant progress in BC & Yukon Division expanding the knowledge base and understanding among so many British Columbians and communities about healthy living. The government’s continued support and investment in the promotion of healthy living and prevention of chronic disease will maintain the momentum that makes BC a leader. BCHLA looks forward to being a full partner in this continuing work to lead British Columbia towards a healthy future.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 77 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Executive Su mmary
In 2005, the BC Healthy Living Alliance received a one-time grant of $25.2 million from the BC Government to expand upon the Food Skills for Families participants cooking up a storm ongoing work of its member organizations. Grateful for the opportunity this significant resource provided, BCHLA set out to address the common risk factors for chronic disease using an evidence-based and integrated health promotion approach. It was based on best and emerging ‘promising practices’ for healthy living. Fifteen initiatives were developed in four areas: healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco reduction and community capacity building.
These initiatives reached across the province of BC, impacting 233 communities – from the far northern community of Daylu Dena Council near Lower Post to Sooke in the southwest to Sparwood in the southeast of the province. They helped to create healthier environments – bringing salad bars into schools and getting sugary drinks out. They cleared the air with smoke-free campuses and apartment buildings. They provided skills to individuals who needed to learn how to cook, how to quit smoking or how to get active; and they brought communities together to plan for a healthier future with accessible facilities, bike routes, Some of the beneficiaries of the Community Capacity walking trails and an outdoor hockey rink. Building Strategy were places like the village of Kingcome, which is inaccessible by road and located in an isolated fjord The provincial grant enabled BCHLA to pursue ambitious approximately 290 km northwest of Vancouver off Vancouver initiatives, be innovative, and attempt to reach those areas Island; McBride, a small community nestled between the of the province that had been underserved by healthy living Canadian Rockies and the Cariboo Mountains; and Greenville, programs in the past. The initiatives targeted citizens who a Nisga’a village of approximately 474 people, in the Nass may not have had the capability to lead healthy lives. BCHLA River Valley of British Columbia. Other remote communities strove to maximize its impact on vulnerable and hard to reach like Skidegate on Haida Gwaii, Hazelton and Wells received communities, focusing the dose of healthy living activities assistance in creating plans to get their citizens physically on communities in need. Although more challenging, this active through the Built Environment and Active Transportation approach was chosen over programming for the general Initiative. The Food Skills for Families Initiative was able to work public which tends to attract participants who are already with many Aboriginal communities such as the Takla Lake First health conscious. BCHLA initiatives were particularly active in Nation, 400 km north of Prince George, and Ittatsoo Indian rural, remote and Aboriginal communities and concentrated Reserve 1, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, as well as resources to work with these communities to remove barriers remote communities such as Stewart, near the Alaskan border and facilitate a shift to healthier living. – bringing food skills to nourish multi-generational families.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 78 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Tobacco Reduction Initiatives were not based in rural and people who are engaged, connected and empowered to remote communities but rather areas where 19 to 29 year turn concepts into reality. The BCHLA initiatives demonstrate olds live and work including post–secondary institutions, that using a community development approach is a highly workplaces and multi-unit housing. This demographic effective way to implement successful and sustainable healthy is notoriously hard to reach and has the highest rates of living programming. BCHLA recommends that, to build on tobacco consumption. success and further improve the health of British Columbians, this approach be utilized at the outset of future healthy living One-quarter of British Columbians have already been program planning. impacted by the awareness raising activities of the BCHLA initiatives. To date, over 7.3 million web hits have The members of BCHLA first came together in 2003 with been generated from people seeking more information; the creation of an intersectoral table where leaders could and 171,355 users have accessed the services provided work in concert to build on existing relationships and by BCHLA initiatives, including websites, support from investigate new partnerships. The experience of the past professionals, meetings, workshops and training. Of these three years – working with communities to create positive 36,880 participants actively worked to improve the health change – has further galvanized this commitment. British of their communities, by eating better, increasing their Columbia has shown its leadership and commitment from physical activity or reducing their tobacco use. all sectors and levels of government to promote the healthy living agenda. BCHLA initiatives supported up to 900 events, workshops, and programs, ranging from a small group program for six The BC Government has shown leadership by embracing individuals to a town-wide walking event with over 100 many of the recommendations in BCHLA’s 2005 report, people. Overall, 298 grants were distributed across BC The Winning Legacy and providing the funding for the bringing meaningful local projects alive – in many cases these BCHLA initiatives, as well as the creation of ActNow grants leveraged significant additional funds magnifying the BC and the Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport. The present and future benefit to the community. sustained commitment shown by the BC Government and the continued commitment of BCHLA members This report features stories and themes that illustrate and to work together, will maintain this leadership by emphasize how communities have been impacted and the ensuring that funding and human and knowledge-based progress they have made through their involvement in the resources will continue to be available to communities. initiatives, and the continuing work of communities and BCHLA’s sustained partnership as an alliance, together organizations dedicated to healthy living. The report does not with government and other sectors demonstrates that attempt to document all of the experiences and knowledge this approach to healthy living will continue as a best of BCHLA; instead it shares some of the many key lessons practice example internationally. A shared commitment learned. The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research to healthy living will lead British Columbia towards a provided early evaluation findings for select BCHLA initiatives healthy future. and these are reflected throughout this report. The lessons taken from BCHLA’s experience will help to inform the ongoing work to promote healthy living in British Columbia.
It is clear from the response to the BCHLA initiatives that communities want to engage in actions that promote healthy eating, tobacco reduction, physical activity and community capacity building. This enthusiasm is contagious and means that momentum is building – a healthy population is dependent on health promoting environments which in turn requires
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 79 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Backgrou nd
Since 2003, the BC Healthy Living Alliance has been working On March 23, 2006 BC Minister of Health, to improve the health of British Columbians through advocacy, collaboration and capacity building. The creation of BCHLA George Abbott, announced: acknowledged that by working in partnership, great strides could be made in chronic disease prevention specifically by We are building on British focusing on three major risk factors which underlie much of Columbia’s reputation as the healthiest the chronic disease in BC: tobacco use, unhealthy eating and physical inactivity. The BCHLA model is held up nationally as an province in Canada by providing resources to example of how organizations can work together to increase these two groups with vital community links their success in achieving common goals. BCHLA members are resolute that their collaborative will continue advocating for to promote healthier lifestyles for British and promoting healthy living for all British Columbians. Columbians,” said Abbott. “The BCHLA and From this common understanding, BCHLA published 2010 Legacies Now have a depth and breadth The Winning Legacy in 2005, an evidence-based position paper outlining 27 strategies to address these risk factors. of expertise, knowledge and community The Winning Legacy laid out a comprehensive plan that partnerships that will help us achieve the called for an investment of $1.1 billion over six years to make BC the healthiest jurisdiction to ever host the winter goals of ActNow BC. Olympic and Paralympic Games. The BC Government recognized a common desire to improve the health of each Health Authority, including the Provincial Health Services British Columbians and responded to The Winning Legacy Authority, as members of the Coordinating Committee who by providing a one-time grant of $25.2 million to BCHLA were involved in planning and reviewing this work. for its members to expand their healthy living work across the province. BCHLA’s member organizations were well While the investment of $25.2 million was a critical step it placed to implement these initiatives because they had was not the full funding necessary to reach the ambitious longstanding experience of working in communities and targets set out in The Winning Legacy. However, BCHLA is are well known advocates for, and deliverers of, healthy justifiably proud of the work achieved in BC communities to living programs. date with this substantial provincial investment, which sets British Columbians on the path to a healthier future. A Conceptual Framework was developed to guide BCHLA in its work and maximize the impact of the partnership. During Allocation of $25.2 million grant by pillar 2007-2010 this time, a fourth or supporting pillar was added to the three risk factors – the need to build capacity for healthy living Healthy Eating $5,998,600 in communities across the province. Key criterion included that spending be focused on promising and emerging Physical Activity $6,000,000 practices for healthy living activities and that BCHLA member Tobacco Reduction $4,545,000 organizations would lead the initiatives under a decentralized model of accountability, with the BCHLA Coordinating Community Capacity Building $5,100,000 Committee acting as stewards of the funds. The activities Evaluation $1,200,000 would link to and build upon the existing work of Health Authorities and BCHLA members, avoiding duplication, Secretariat $2,000,000 broadening potential impact and deepening sustainability. Contingency $356,400 BCHLA is fortunate to have senior representatives from the BC Government, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and Total $25.2M
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 80 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Strategy documents were developed for each of the four in terms of their stakeholder reach, previous work and pillars of Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Tobacco Reduction potential sustainability. For instance, the BC Recreation and and Community Capacity Building, which outlined Parks Association’s knowledge of the provincial recreation objectives and descriptions for the healthy living initiatives. community led them to plan and implement the Built Initiatives were based on evidence and promising practice, Environment and Active Transportation and the Healthy balanced with the need to move quickly and get results by Food and Beverage Sales in Recreation Facilities and Local 2010 in order to meet the BC Government’s timeframe. Government Buildings initiatives, focusing on grants that Environmental scans identified potential gaps in current were promoted within local governments through the Union activities and it was agreed that existing data sources, such of BC Municipalities. as the Canadian Community Health Survey, would be used rather than creating new databases to track progress. Evaluation was also identified as a critical factor. All of the BCHLA initiatives were evaluated to determine which, where In all, 15 initiatives were developed. BCHLA’s focus was on and how communities in BC have been impacted by the at-risk and hard to reach populations. They were able to initiatives. The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research be innovative, and attempted to reach those areas of the was contracted by BCHLA to facilitate external evaluations to province underserved by healthy living programs in the past. coincide with the implementation of the initiatives. As part More detailed implementation plans were then created by the of the evaluation process, an External Expert Advisory Panel lead organizations to determine how the objectives for each reviewed the work of the evaluators. Seven initiatives were initiative would be achieved, including workplans and budgets. selected for independent external evaluations. All evaluation activities added to the understanding of how healthy living BCHLA initiatives built upon partnerships between lead initiatives evolve from planning to implementation, and how organizations playing to their combined strengths, both to use these lessons for continuing practice.
Simpcw First Nations children learn about healthy eating through the Healthy Food and Beverage Sales Initiative
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 81 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Table 1: Background information on BCHLA Initiatives: Leads and Descriptions
Leads & Co-Leads BCHLA Initiatives Web address
Healthy Eating
Public Health Association Farm to School Salad Bar www.bchealthyliving.ca/farm_to_ of BC school • Linked local farmers with schools to provide fresh fruits and vegetables at least twice per week www.phabc.org/modules. php?name=Farmtoschool • Gave children a better awareness about healthy eating, local food, gardening, agriculture and seasonality
Canadian Diabetes Food Skills for Families www.bchealthyliving.ca/food_skills Association • Developed four targeted food skills curriculums, aimed at Aboriginal, South Asian, newcomer and low-income families • Programs were delivered locally by trained facilitators
Dietitians of Canada School Guidelines Support www.bchealthyliving.ca/healthy_ food_and_beverages • Supported faster and happier implementation of the Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools by helping schools identify and serve www.brandnamefoodlist.ca healthier choices www.healthyeatingatschool.ca
BC Pediatric Society and Sip Smart! BC www.bcpeds.ca/sipsmart/ Heart & Stroke Foundation, • An education module for long-term use by BC teachers and BC children BC & Yukon • Aimed at children in grades 4 to 6, teaches them to sip smart and reduce consumption of sugar sweetened beverages
BC Recreation and Parks Stay Active Eat Healthy - Healthy Food and Beverage Sales in Local www.stayactiveeathealthy.ca/ Association and Union of Recreation Facilities and Local Government Buildings BC Municipalities • Provincial coordination of supports for local government buildings and recreational facilities to voluntarily adopt the sale of healthy food and beverages • Provided grants to support implementation in local governments and Aboriginal communities
Physical Activity
Heart & Stroke Walk BC www.walkbc.ca/ Foundation, BC & Yukon • Provincial level infrastructure and support to encourage individuals to and BC Recreation and walk on a regular basis in their communities Parks Association • Provided grants to support implementation in local governments and Aboriginal communities
BC Recreation and Parks Everybody Active www.physicalactivitystrategy.ca/ index.php/everybody-active/ Association and Heart & • Provided seed grants to help communities determine Stroke Foundation, BC & access priorities Yukon • Created resources to support municipal policies to increase inclusion and accessibility to facilities and programs • Shared these approaches with communities across the province
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 82 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Leads & Co-Leads BCHLA Initiatives Web address
BC Recreation and Parks Community-based Awareness www.physicalactivitystrategy. ca/index.php/community-based- Association and Heart & • Developed community resources to complement provincial and national awareness/ Stroke Foundation, BC & social marketing campaigns Yukon • Provided grants to support implementation in local governments and Aboriginal communities
BC Recreation and Parks Built Environment and Active Transportation (BEAT) www.physicalactivitystrategy.ca/ Association and Union of index.php/beat/ • Provided planning grants for developing pathway and active BC Municipalities transportation plans • Developed resources, networking summits and other aids for local governments • Included a stream of grants for Aboriginal communities
Tobacco Reduction
Canadian Cancer Society, Tobacco-Free Workplace Initiative www.cancer.ca/bc/ BC and Yukon Division • Supported employees to quit smoking whether in an office or offsite tobaccofreeworkplace environment
BC Lung Association Tobacco-Free Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) www.bc.lung.ca/smoking_and_ tobacco/tobacco_free.html • Established tobacco cessation programs in PSIs and technical schools • Worked with PSIs to develop and implement tobacco-free campus policies
Heart & Stroke Smoke-Free Housing Initiative (multi–unit dwellings) www.smokefreehousingbc.ca Foundation, BC & Yukon • Electronic tool kit that outlined how to implement smoke-free policies in multi–unit dwellings • Education and engagement with housing providers • Pilot project to implement smoke-free policy
BC Lung Association Community Detailing Initiative www.bchealthyliving.ca/tr_ • Partnered with businesses through the use of a marketing technique called community_outreach ‘detailing’ to promote smoking cessation information
Heart & Stroke Targeted Education Initiative www.quittersunite.com/ Foundation, BC & Yukon • Worked with professors to challenge students in senior level marketing classes to design a multi-media tobacco education campaign • Winning campaign was focus-tested, further developed and launched in 10 BC communities
Community Capacity Building
Canadian Cancer Society, • Integrated complementary implementation activities at the provincial, www.bchealthyliving.ca/capacity_ BC and Yukon Division regional and local community levels. Included were training, granting, building networking support, and efforts to integrate capacity building with initiatives in the other three strategies
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 83 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Transparency and Accou ntability
Karen refugee youth participating in Community Capacity Building
The desire for transparency and openness of communication introduction of the one-time grant meant added levels of in BCHLA’s work was embedded within the Conceptual coordination, communication and trust. Sharing funds and Framework which guided the Alliance’s work on the initiatives. accountability to government was accepted as a serious The member organizations of the BCHLA Coordinating responsibility by BCHLA members; this responsibility was Committee have made huge contributions of time and entrenched in the Conceptual Framework that was developed resources, as their senior representatives volunteered their to ensure transparency throughout the implementation of time to develop the Conceptual Framework and continued the initiatives. BCHLA has matured through its stewardship to steward the funds. As stewards of the $25.2 million one- of the funds and work on the initiatives, strengthening time grant, the Coordinating Committee of BCHLA includes the ability of the Alliance to work effectively towards their the heads of the nine voting-member organizations, and common chronic disease prevention goals. As the one-time senior officials from the six Health Authorities, the Public grant funds come to an end, BCHLA members remain strong Health Agency of Canada, BC and Yukon Region, ActNow in their commitment to working together to advocate for BC, 2010 Legacies Now and the Ministry of Healthy Living healthy living in BC. and Sport. Semi-annual reports, including financials, for all initiatives were vetted by the Coordinating Committee, The BC Government’s investment of $25.2 million was well tracking their progress every six months. This stringent placed in BCHLA. The investment has been amplified by the reporting mechanism ensured a high level of accountability in-kind contributions of the organizations and communities by the voting members themselves and to the government involved with BCHLA, and their many volunteers – from the representatives on the committee. heads of BCHLA’s member organizations to the community champions on the ground. By working with BCHLA, the Working within an alliance of like-minded organizations province achieved extensive reach into communities and is common for non-profit organizations; however, the benefited from the rich experience of the Alliance.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 84 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Impacts & successes of BCHLA Initiatives
Trust in lead organizations These factors helped legitimize this initiative and will ultimately lead to its sustainability – a Canadian first to bring The BCHLA initiatives showed great success in working with forward the issue of second-hand smoke in private homes. and engaging communities. This success came in part as a result of the lead organizations building relationships with community leaders, local organizations and individuals. All Promoting community partnerships organizational leads are well respected on either a national or provincial level and seen as a credible source for information The BCHLA initiatives demonstrated tremendous success and providers of healthy living programming. This foundation in bringing together communities, sectors, and different of trust provided easier and quicker entry into communities, partners to achieve healthy living goals. BCHLA was able to as well as increased participation from citizens. build bridges across different sectors as well; for instance, bringing members of the food industry together to discuss Communities engaged in new healthy living initiatives the impact of the healthy food and beverage guidelines. partially as a result of the esteem they felt for the organizations Many communities did not have the pre-existing partnerships leading the programs. Some communities indicated that they needed to extend their healthy living activities. Using had this relationship not existed with the lead members of the BCHLA model of collaboration, facilitators were able to BCHLA, they would not have participated. Trust lent critical demonstrate to communities the importance of partnerships strength to BCHLA’s work as an alliance. and the strength they can bring to healthy living programs.
For example, the Smoke-Free Housing initiative was able to The partnerships created by the BCHLA initiatives in build on existing networks of multi-unit dwelling providers, communities were extensive and included some unusual both rental and owned, to quickly get the word out and combinations of stakeholders. Everybody Active’s objective educate housing providers about the legality of smoke-free was to enable dialogues within communities on how to housing. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon overcome barriers to physical activity. The initiative brought is a well known source of information on tobacco reduction, social service agencies together with recreation programmers and the manager of the initiative was a long-time advocate. and many other stakeholders to determine how to connect
Food Skills For Families One participant in the Aboriginal curriculum of Food Skills illustrates the role that familiarity and trust can play in ensuring positive results. The participant was a father and grandfather who had a critical caretaking role for his grandchild. He had never cooked before and depended on processed foods to feed his family. He reported that he had been very intimidated to take part in the program and questioned whether he should return after the first lesson, but he knew the facilitator and trusted her, and came back so as not to disappoint her. By the end of the six sessions, he felt capable to shop for and prepare healthy meals for his family.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 85 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Support means more than money
Support from BCHLA was defined not simply as financial, but support in the form of tools, resources and personnel to help communities develop their priorities, plan their next move and implement their ideas. BCHLA initiatives created extensive resources to support ongoing efforts to increase healthy living around the province. These resources are available online, and are embedded in ongoing programs to sustain the successful implementation of these practices. A list of the resources with links can be found on the BCHLA Participants from Everybody Active website at www.bchealthyliving.ca.
BCHLA’s success was increased by identifying that with hard to reach populations, including the homeless. communities need additional supports, beyond funding, to Community Capacity Building supported many unlikely facilitate change. In many cases, community champions are partnerships, such as the skateboarding youth in the Interior at capacity. They cannot take on additional projects, even who went before town council, and impressed the Mayor those that are funded. Human resources in communities to the degree that he is now an ongoing participant on the need to be fostered and developed to a point where town’s Youth Council. more people and new faces begin to share in the work of supporting healthier communities. However, partnerships were not only formed within communities, but also between communities. For instance, Different forms of support were provided across BCHLA communities that had been close in geographic proximity initiatives. For example, the Built Environment and Active but had not previously worked together developed a shared Transportation Initiative (BEAT) provided a successful grant community garden. By focusing on the work that needed to program to enable local governments to begin the planning be done rather than on why it couldn’t be done, stakeholders process for healthier communities, including a program were able to find solutions. BCHLA initiatives provided the for Aboriginal communities. This financial support was facilitation and funding support, and these community supplemented by resources geared to the local planning partnerships actualized the vision. context. Summits were organized to bring together local leaders for networking opportunities and to hear first-hand experiences from other communities that had moved ahead in The program actually challenged creating active transportation opportunities for their citizens. us to work harder to create new partnerships The School Guidelines Support Initiative, led by Dietitians of with local and nearby communities. We have Canada, was developed as a support to schools and vending gained new friends and allies… we are keen operators to help school districts implement the provincially legislated School Food Guidelines. The school community to run with it again next year… can access online and call centre resources to help them identify which products are healthier for their students, Farm to School Salad Bar Participant tips and recipes to address the more common roadblocks, Lorraine Ladan, Principal, and opportunities to share and learn from other school nkmaplqs isn’ma’ma’ya’tn klsqilxwtet colleagues. These core supports make the job of schools Cultural Immersion School, Vernon tasked with the implementation of the Guidelines within tight timeframes, and multiple priorities, a little easier.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 86 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Small grants are very valuable to Leveraging community capacity
small communities to support planning, The BCHLA initiatives were particularly successful in help build momentum for activities and leveraging additional support from a variety of sources, such as volunteers and other funding sources. This to raise awareness of issues. was made possible by ensuring that communities were This grant helped to create a bridge in the involved in BCHLA’s healthy living work. By creating strong links between and within community players the community and creates hope stage was set for local continuity. This commitment from among partners who are committed communities has included extensive volunteer support and in some cases, increased funding to support the to healthy living. investments made by BCHLA grants. For instance, many projects supported by the Community Capacity Building Chair, Chase Spirit of BC Committee Strategy were able to garner equal amounts of financial or in-kind support from other sources. The over $1.1 million invested in financial support to communities Policies to strengthen the Guidelines at the local level through the Community Capacity Building Strategy has have incorporated the Brand Name Food List (www. leveraged more than $500,000 in non-financial in-kind brandnamefoodlist.ca), a web-based resource listing support and $820,000 of additional financial support products that comply with the Guidelines and therefore are to date, involving 361 community partnerships and able to be sold in schools. Gradually these types of policy impacting 16,863 community members. changes and the practical supports for their implementation will adjust the way schools and vendors do business, and Communities that participated in BEAT, Stay Active Eat lead to healthier food choices in schools. Healthy and Tobacco-Free Post-Secondary initiatives have produced plans that will be implemented over time to further healthy living goals. In the case of School Guidelines Support BEAT, local governments now have concrete actionable ‘shovel-ready’ plans needed to apply for larger healthy infrastructure grants. To date the plans created A company contacted the Food Guidelines Dietitian, through BEAT funding have leveraged 15 Provincial indicating they wanted their products added to the Local Motion and Cycling Infrastructure Partnership Brand Name Food List. The company noted schools Program grants valued from $36,000 to $1,000,000. were interested in purchasing their product, but The communities of Qualicum Beach and Invermere understood that to do so they had to be on the have leveraged enough funds to ensure their active Brand Name Food List. The products were reviewed transportation plans become a reality. Qualicum by the dietitian and it was determined that very Beach further leveraged their $20,000 BEAT grant into $400,000 from a Provincial Government grant few met the Guidelines; however, by reducing the program and has already built part of their walking portion size (i.e. by half which resulted in a more and cycling path; Invermere has taken the plan created reasonable size) many would meet the requirements. with their BEAT grant and successfully leveraged The owner was eager to comply. Similarly, other $1.3 million in grants from both the Provincial and companies offering cookies, muffins, etc. have Federal Governments. A 3km run/walk trail has already reformulated their products based on guidance they been built to further the local school’s running program, received from the Food Guidelines Dietitian. while trail connections between the town centre and existing trails are being built.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 87 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Farm To School Salad Bar “Perhaps the most significant factor that indicates the success of the program for me as an administrator is the presence of our Aboriginal parents. It was rare that we had this population in the school prior to the establishment of the salad bar. Initially, I think many realized that they could not pay for it, but could certainly volunteer some time. It brought them into the school, and they have continued to come. Elders as well have increased their presence in the school, and it has had a fantastic impact on all of our other programs as well. They feel welcome, wanted, appreciated, and part of the community for the first time. It has led to positive relationships with some of our most vulnerable families. Food heals in many ways.”
~ Rick Miller, Principal Mountview Elementary School, Williams Lake
As a result of the BCHLA initiatives being run by non- areas enabled the initiatives to reach communities that profit organizations they benefit from the willingness of may not have otherwise been accessible. Being part of community members to get involved and volunteer their a much larger program with the support of an alliance time and effort to make things happen. Volunteers have like BCHLA helped to give participants the strength and been critical to the successful implementation of many motivation to make changes in their communities. initiatives. It is impossible to quantify in dollars the volunteer hours that have been supplied by parents who have helped The case studies developed as part of the external evaluation prepare healthy foods for the Farm to School Salad Bar outlined the impact that capacity building activities had on or walk leaders inspired through Walk BC and Everybody Aboriginal and rural communities and showed the positive Active who are continuing to support physical activity in changes identifiable on both an individual and group level. their communities. It is through these efforts, however, that In terms of youth engagement and confidence, the projects the momentum for change will continue to grow. helped to increase connections between youth and their communities, creating a sense of pride for those involved. This type of engagement on such a broad level is unusual Reaching the hard to reach in healthy living projects, and gains within communities will undoubtedly continue to increase with future work. BCHLA is especially proud of the ability of its initiatives to reach out to and successfully engage vulnerable Through small grants, tools and resource staff, BCHLA populations, going beyond the mainstream. BCHLA’s initiatives were able to engage Aboriginal, rural and unique position of having trusted, well-established remote communities at a grassroots level. Grants that organizations on the ground in many rural and remote were specific to Aboriginal communities were a later
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 88 of 258 Report - October, 2010 addition to some of the initiatives as the appetite for Kuper Island Band was the smallest group to receive healthy living programs in these communities was Food Skills training, but the impact has been broad. whetted. Across the Physical Activity Strategy, which They collaborated with the Community Capacity Building included a grant component in all four of its initiatives, Strategy to capitalize on the interest in healthy eating a separate stream was established to accommodate the generated by the six sessions of Food Skills. Participants high demand from Aboriginal communities. Fifty-six realized they needed to increase their vegetable and fruit Aboriginal communities and organizations took part in consumption and that they could have a positive impact activities across the four initiatives, showing the breadth on their own health by planting a garden to provide some of interest in communities for information and help to of the missing fresh produce in their diets. In this example, improve the health of their citizens. collaboration was easy as the Food Skills Facilitator was also the Community Development Leader for the area. Activities in rural and remote communities also reached By combining and layering exposure to healthy living families. Food Skills for Families targeted four specific initiatives, and with individuals in smaller communities at-risk populations, including Aboriginal communities taking on multiple roles, there was a highly integrated where 70 sessions were hosted by local organizations. approach to health promotion.
Community Capacity Building having never seen ice before, and use their newfound sense of team and confidence to improve other areas of their lives.
Their increased confidence is evidenced through independent participation in community events, photo: Htoo Law La community programs and their willingness to teach others about cane ball; a sport played commonly in the refugee camps on the Thai/Burmese border. The Karen Cane Ball Group was asked to do demonstrations at Multicultural Day at a school in Surrey. In that school The Community Capacity Building Strategy partnered were three young Karen boys – who were very proud to with several Langley community organizations have “big high school boys show their school something including Langley Community Services, the City from their culture!” A young adult mentored through of Langley, Langley Evangelical Free Church and the program, Ra Htoo, gained skills helping to organize Promoting Community Through Kids in Sport (PuCKS) and lead a cane ball league in Langley. He now uses his to empower Karen refugee youth. The project has organization and language skills working for Langley succeeded in mentoring the youth through sport Community Services as a multicultural worker. In to increase their leadership and language skills to addition, the solid partnership with PuCKS, including become a part of their Canadian community. Karen resources, financial support and future development, youth were able to try hockey for the first time, will be key in sustaining this project.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 89 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Overcoming barriers to healthy living opportunities. Skills, tools and resources are needed to improve the health of communities. The same is true of individuals. The BCHLA initiatives were successful in helping individuals Those with low income or other vulnerabilities may sometimes and communities overcome barriers and challenges to lack the capacity to utilize new information and adopt healthy healthy living. The long-term success of these efforts will behaviours. They may be unable or unwilling to fill out forms be the sustained changes in communities where attitudes or paperwork or even have the fixed address needed to access and ways of working together have evolved. Living on many community services. In some cases lack of equipment a low-income, for instance, is an obvious and ongoing or appropriate clothing and footwear can be deterrents for barrier to healthy living. Many recreation centres and local people to take part in physical activity. governments have access policies that provide subsidies to clients who can prove their need. Unfortunately, the barriers Childcare and transportation were potential impediments are deeper than just removing the fees to take part in an for Food Skills participants. These barriers were overcome activity. Everybody Active showed communities how to move through partnerships with other agencies that saw the value beyond subsidy programs, and try new methods and policies to their clients of participating in Food Skills. Culture was to take their inclusion policies further. also a barrier that needed to be addressed. Newcomers to Canada, who are often reluctant to take part in programs The City of Nanaimo, with its community partners, used because of language and cultural difficulties, were supported some of the funds they received from Everybody Active to to take part in the Food Skills program. Partnerships with develop a program that created recreation opportunities other service organizations were critical to overcoming these for homeless people. Participation did not require the barriers as they were able to provide translation services and participants to be in compliance with any program, fill out other information that helped to ensure participants were confusing forms or be regimented in any way. Frequently comfortable enough to take part. Respect for traditional the paperwork to participate in a program can be incredibly cultures was essential to getting buy-in from Aboriginal, daunting, particularly for those with lower literacy skills. Punjabi and refugee groups who did not want to be told An outreach worker was funded to build the personal how their culinary practices were wrong, but were interested connection to encourage people to get involved. in learning about healthy Canadian cooking. Food Skills listened to the needs of these participants and addressed Providing services and offering programs is important, but as them. The piloted materials were changed in response to the example above illustrates it takes more effort to determine what was happening in the classes. This reflects the priority and overcome systemic barriers. Barriers to participation can BCHLA placed on piloting and continuous improvement in also be community–wide, with communities unable to take its initiatives, making necessary changes from pilots to even advantage of programs and available funding, because the more successful programs. human resources are not present to take advantage of new
As the City of Nanaimo’s Social Planner Initiative Sustainability for Everybody Active put it: Sustainability was built into planning for BCHLA’s initiatives, ensuring that successes will live beyond the The key outcome is barrier-free and one-time grant funding. By ensuring that sustainability supportive access to recreation for was top of mind at the start, greater success is possible in the long-term. BCHLA demonstrated the importance the most disadvantaged, which is of this approach through the resources, partnerships and not a group that has been continued investment and leveraging that have occurred and which will ensure the sustainability of much of tackled in the past. this work.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 90 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Some of the initiatives have been successfully integrated Initiatives will also be sustained through partnerships, into ongoing programs operating in BC as well as in other continued leadership from within schools, organizations jurisdictions that have requested the resources. Farm to School and local governments, and the dedication of Salad Bar, School Guidelines Support and Sip Smart! BC will volunteers interested in maintaining activities with or continue to run in BC schools. Sip Smart! BC was also a core without funding. Policy changes also provide long- part of a successful national Coalitions Linking Action and term support for positive changes to promote healthier Science for Prevention (CLASP) grant application, Collaborative environments. Action on Childhood Obesity and will be adapted for use in Northern Ontario, Quebec and the Northwest Territories. Scores of resources created by the BCHLA initiatives are School districts in the Interior and the Vancouver Island Health online providing ongoing access for the many interested Authority are supporting new farm to school projects. BC communities as well as external jurisdictions. Toolkits on providing healthy choices in community centres, Quitters Unite received Health Canada funding to continue guidebooks explaining the steps for schools to set up to address 19 to 29 year olds through the initiative’s website their own salad bars, how-tos, including posters, ads and and social media tools. Tobacco-Free Workplaces provided the marketing materials for communities to set up walking first module for a new workplace wellness program that the clubs and events, and online communities to sustain Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon Division will be launching smoke-free campuses are all available. BCHLA initiatives in fall 2010. The maintenance of the online Brand Name Food succeeded in creating resources that are valuable and List will be supported by the BC Government through Dietitian available to sustain the efforts of communities to Services, HealthLink BC. These are just some of the ways that improve health. The momentum of these ongoing efforts work will continue. is incalculable.
VCC nursing students will continue to promote tobacco-free environments
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 91 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Reach of BCHLA Initiatives
BCHLA initiatives reached across the province of BC, Some of the initiatives focused on education and raising have impacted 233 communities to date. They brought public awareness of the importance of healthy behaviours, walking clubs, food skills classes, community led while others partnered with communities to determine their initiatives, and access to healthier environments – needs for supporting healthy behaviours. Others reached whether they be smoke-free, have greater access to fresh out to community leaders to learn, plan and act to create salad greens or promoting that ‘active is’ a way of life – healthier environments. to areas of the province underserved by previous healthy living programming. To date one-quarter of British Columbians, more than 1 million, have been impacted by the awareness raising The adjoining map and Table 2 summarize the reach of activities of the BCHLA initiatives. Over 7.3 million web hits the initiatives work. As some BCHLA initiatives have been have been generated from people seeking more information. extended to the end of September 2010, and many others In all, 171,355 users have accessed the services provided sustained through other means, their full impact will not be by BCHLA initiatives, including websites, support from captured here, but the scale of the work to date demonstrates professionals, meetings, workshops and training. Of these success. For more information on individual initiatives, see the 36,880 participants worked directly to improve the health of web links in Table 1. their communities, by eating better, increasing their physical activity or reducing their tobacco use.
BCHLA initiatives delivered up to 900 events, workshops, and programs, ranging from a small group program for six individuals to a town-wide walking event with over 100 people. Overall, 298 grants were distributed across BC to bring meaningful local projects alive, in many cases these leveraged significant additional funds and magnified the benefit to the community.
BCHLA initiatives increased funding for healthy living to vulnerable populations and remote communities, reaching out to those communities that really need help. BCHLA targeted initiatives to rural and remote communities, youth, young adults, inactive adults, new immigrants, and Aboriginal people. These target populations are frequently missed by programs that focus on the ‘general population’. However, they are groups in need of support and providing this support warranted an extra investment from BCHLA in time and funds. This investment had led to a greater involvement from these populations.
Reaching out to rural and remote communities allowed BCHLA to present a healthy living agenda to new audiences. In many cases the initiatives helped to influence policy changes at the community level, supporting healthier options for food and physical activity environments. These types of broader Poster from Community–based Awareness policy impacts have wide reaching and sustained impact on communities. BCHLA looks forward to seeing the long-term benefits of these lasting impacts.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 92 of 258 Report - October, 2010 BC Healthy Living Alliance Initiatives Community Reach
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 93 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Table 2: Reach of BCHLA Initiatives
Initiative Leads and Co-leads Reach to British Columbians Healthy Eating Strategy School Guidelines Support Dietitians of Canada 59 of 60 School Districts accessed Initiative resources; 7,000 for Healthy Food and registered users of Brand Name Food List website with 7 million Beverage Sales website hits and 4,200 foods rated Stay Active Eat Healthy BC Recreation and Parks 49 grants to 61 local governments; plus 12 Aboriginal - Healthy Food and Association communities, totalling $573,589 Beverage Sales in Union of BC Municipalities Recreation Facilities and Local Government Buildings Farm to School Salad Bar Public Health Association of BC 20 programs established in schools – which provided the opportunity for salad bars twice weekly to 7,000 kids; 16 grants, totalling $305,368 Food Skills for Families Canadian Diabetes 1,600 participants plus 143 trainers Association Sip Smart! BC BC Pediatric Society 6,213 students and their families received Sip Smart! materials; Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1,000 packages have gone to 123 BC communities BC & Yukon Physical Activity Strategy Walk BC Heart & Stroke Foundation, 68 grants to initiate community walking programs totalling BC & Yukon $376,572; Walk BC 1,526 (active in events and programs); activities in 149 communities; 6,680 physician recommendation BC Recreation and Parks packages were distributed Association Everybody Active BC Recreation and Parks 2,793 participated in engagement activities; 1,232 people Association participated in pilot physical activity programs aimed at less Heart & Stroke Foundation, active lower income adults; 69 grants, totalling $203,045 BC & Yukon Community-based BC Recreation and Parks 231,296 residents estimated to be reached through media Awareness Association awareness; 18,404 participants in events and programs; 90 grants, plus 26 aboriginal stream, totalling $326,538 Heart & Stroke Foundation, BC & Yukon Built Environment and BC Recreation and Parks 678 participated in community consultation; 24 grants, plus 14 Active Transportation Association aboriginal stream; totalling $605,679 Union of BC Municipalities
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 94 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Initiative Leads and Co-leads Reach to British Columbians Tobacco Reduction Strategy Tobacco-Free Workplaces Canadian Cancer Society, BC 12,705 employees were reached at 59 worksites; and Yukon Division 2,032 potential smokers; of those 442 quit attempts were made; 175 of these by 19 to 29 year olds Tobacco-Free Post- BC Lung Association 30,000 smokers on 10 campuses across BC were provided Secondary Institutions messaging and supports to quit Targeted Education Heart & Stroke Foundation, 165,000 students on nine campuses, estimate 34,650 smokers; BC & Yukon but broader reach would be 225,000 in target age range
Community Detailing BC Lung Association 1,042 partners across the province helped to distribute materials Smoke-Free Housing in Heart & Stroke Foundation, 8,200 housing providers; plus 7,000 unique website hits to the Multi-Unit Dwellings BC & Yukon Smoke-Free Housing site
Community Capacity Building Strategy Canadian Cancer Society, BC The reach of the Community Capacity Building Strategy to date and Yukon Division is 17,682 British Columbians 1,482 people trained to strengthen community capacity building Partnered with 438 regional and provincial organizations 69 grants to communities for capacity building projects for a total of $1,142,771 invested. Communities then provided $509,965 non-financial in-kind support and $429,726 of financial support of their own. The reach of these projects to date is 16,863 British Columbians.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 95 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Lessons Learned
Responsiveness and flexibility leads to schools or local government mechanisms. These champions greater engagement made a difference in their communities and have led to greater success for BCHLA initiatives. Celebrating and accommodating the differences between BC communities was essential to BCHLA’s successful initiative The best promotion benefits from genuine word of mouth delivery. Planning led to initiatives that were based on promising interest, personally connecting with potential participants practice and evidence; however, in some communities the and building the buzz and energy around a project. The walk implementation required a high degree of flexibility. Positive leader who keeps pace with new participants to encourage results were achieved by allowing delivery frameworks and them to keep up the good work is a great example. The timelines to be flexible, and responding to the needs of individual following examples will help to illustrate how these communities. By being responsive there was better buy-in from champions were pivotal to the initiatives’ success. communities, strengthening the results of the work. Through the Community Capacity Building Initiative For instance, Stay Active Eat Healthy was introduced to communities through a grants program that enabled one youth joined the Trail Youth communities to decide how they would support moving to Advisory Committee with a specific goal in mind: healthier food environments in their recreation centres and to try to get a skate park. local government buildings. It was assumed that making changes to the foods provided in vending machines would be the first use of the funds as it was easier; however, a When I first started this, I didn’t know surprisingly large number of communities tackled changes how to make a petition, but now I do, and I’ve to the food offerings at their concession stands and even learned how to give presentations to City Council their food policies in the first year of implementation. This provided a foundation for lasting change. and to fundraise. I’ve gotten to know a lot of good people. I’ve met with the mayor and am Understanding the needs of a community, including its demographic and geographic characteristics, is essential. learning about politics. Before our presentations BCHLA initiatives were well placed to do this through the to City Council I was so nervous. But I was super lead organizations and their existing connection with people happy after the meeting. I had such a sense of on the ground. Many of the initiatives included grant components where communities could determine how best accomplishment. I was amazed that everyone to implement healthy living activities. This was especially true I talked to was so supportive of the idea and that in the Community Capacity Building Strategy which not only allowed communities to determine their own priorities, but I got so much support from the local newspapers. focused on communities that had been identified by regional I think this project should continue, stakeholders as those in need of the greatest support. I will stay involved.
The importance of local level leadership The Farm to School Salad Bar initiative had champions who believed in the program and the potential for Community champions are the catalyst for successful schools to link with local food producers. Together they initiatives. Champions came from all levels and regions to enhanced the eating habits of students, especially in enhance BCHLA’s work. They were the leaders on the ground elementary schools. The external evaluation recognized encouraging participants to attend programs and moving that this initiative was particularly ambitious in its scope the agenda forward within community groups, businesses, and timeline, and the best work was done with the
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 96 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Tobacco–Free Post–Secondary Institutions:
Kwantlen events, such as the Great Canadian Smoke Out. Polytechnic University They also got involved academically, training their has four students to help others reduce their tobacco use. campuses Their Wellness Centre submitted a proposal to their located in curriculum development department to have tobacco the Metro education and training added to the curriculum for Vancouver nursing students. Kwantlen nursing students received region with brief intervention training from the Fraser Health a student Tobacco Reduction Coordinator after which Kwantlen population of implemented the ‘train the trainer’ model — students more than 17,000 students. Kwantlen embraced the now train other students in brief intervention. This has Tobacco-Free Post-Secondary Institutions Initiative created a sustainable model of ongoing support for through funding for nicotine replacement therapy tobacco reduction at Kwantlen and gives Kwantlen’s for student benefit plans, stronger outdoor smoking Tobacco Working Group access to a renewable supply restrictions and embracing tobacco reduction of support staff for future events and activities.
aid of many local champions. They were parents who to provide tools, skill building and networks that would not volunteered their time to run the salad bar and plan only help existing champions, but also create new leadership menus, local farmers who worked to coordinate between in communities. different elementary schools to create buy-in for the farm aspect of the farm to school concept, and school Gains were made especially among youth, who were principals who provided the leadership and flexibility to sought out for their energy and ambition. These youth were ensure the program succeeded. Without these dedicated supported in working together to create events, workshops champions, programs would have been unable to move and other activities that broadened their skill sets and past the planning stages to implementation. In turn, they confidence, affirming their place within the community. are critical for ongoing sustainability. These included youth led activities on Vancouver Island with Aboriginal youth creating and delivering workshops The role of and need to bolster the abilities of local champions on local food security. In the Interior, youth worked to is a crucial element of the Community Capacity Building create physical activity opportunities for mountain biking Strategy. In small communities there can be one ‘go to’ and skateboarding. In the Sea to Sky region, youth were person who takes on the majority of community work and engaged in acquiring leadership skills to create multiple engagement. The constant demand for their attention can opportunities for community involvement. These youth will burn out these leaders if they don’t find support. One of the carry their newly acquired skills and experiences forward objectives for the Community Capacity Building Strategy was with them to continue to improve their communities.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 97 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Timing
Everybody Active provided grants to communities to begin a dialogue on how to address barriers to physical activity. The results were different in each location, but some of the lessons learned include: the need to understand the community context ahead of moving into action, and to involve stakeholders outside of the recreation community. For instance, stakeholders from partnering social service agencies provided advice on how to increase the Walk BC in the Sunshine Valley comfort level of their clients in accessing community centres. For some people just going through the BCHLA was encouraged by the Provincial Government to community centre doors was a new and intimidating action move quickly to improve the health of British Columbians. to take. Time was needed to bring these people in and make The initiatives went ahead, but the time pressure of finishing them feel welcome. Sharing lessons between communities by March 2010 impacted the ability of the initiatives was also critical to broaden the impact of these pilot projects. to collect data on their results and for communities to entrench positive healthy living behaviours. With less than Despite the timing pressures, school-based initiatives, such three years for initiatives to be planned, launched and as Sip Smart! BC and Farm to School Salad Bar were far implemented, it was inevitable that there would be bumps enough along in their programs by the end of the first in the road working in some communities. Working in ‘a year of implementation to report better eating habits community space at a community pace’ was identified or reduction in the consumption of sugar sweetened as essential to successfully implementing sustainable beverages among participating students. Where the healthy living programs in communities, but the realities Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research evaluation of budgets and the need to show results meant that for Farm to School Salad Bar identified its ambitious like all commodities, time was limited for the initiatives. time frame as an issue, reviewers were very impressed Measurement of behaviour change in communities is not by the level of engagement within schools from both the realistic in only two to three years. Therefore, success must school leadership and volunteers. A phased approach be redefined to include progress in policy development, was identified as a potential lesson for future practice, and qualitative rather than quantitative measures that tell where first, school infrastructure is physically updated, the story of reaching and impacting communities. These then the concept is introduced, followed by a second impacts are real and deeply felt within communities and phase linking schools with farms, once the program is up ensure sustainability of these efforts. and running.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 98 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Awareness raising campaigns materials available in classrooms across BC, this message reinforce healthy living behavioural should continue to be heard. change programming Another important component of Sip Smart! is raising children’s awareness of the inaccurate messages they The BCHLA initiatives spread along a continuum of are being bombarded with about fruit punch and pop behavioural change activity, with some focusing on being good choices. The initiative includes education on programming and others creating an awareness of the marketing and provides the children with tools to decipher issues within new target groups. In order to impact public behaviour and make sustained change, a full spectrum of activities is needed. It is also important to allow time for awareness building to take hold within Of nine participating campuses, target groups. The following examples of BCHLA totaling 165,000 students, 53% initiatives illustrate the need for these activities and how they can complement other activities. of students surveyed after the campaign’s completion were The Community–based Awareness Initiative supported physical activity events and activities in BC communities. The aware of the Quitters Unite social marketing template materials let people know that ‘Active is…’ what you make it, whether it was supporting campaign. Of those, 20% of local Bike to Work Week events in Prince George, creating tobacco users reported that the walking groups or encouraging people to take the stairs. These resources will continue to support community events campaign had impacted their for years to come, as they are adjustable to communities’ behaviour in some way – either to ongoing needs. Small grants also helped communities identify their awareness raising needs, along with providing quit or consider quitting. some financial support to make things happen. In some cases, communities identified ways to layer the different supports available through BCHLA initiatives to make a greater impact. This layered approach to social marketing is a best practice, and shows how healthy living initiatives can build on one another.
Sip Smart! BC raised awareness among BC children, educating them about how to make better beverage choices. Parents were also part of this awareness raising process; a booklet was sent home to encourage families to support the messages children were learning in their classrooms. Getting families to reinforce their children’s healthy choices is critical to changing behaviour. External evaluation of Sip Smart! showed that it was effective in educating children on better choices, and that children who drank the most sugar sweetened beverages reduced their intake over the term of the initiative. It is critical that these healthy choice messages The Quitters Unite website. continue to be sustained over time, and with Sip Smart!
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 99 of 258 Report - October, 2010 marketing messages to know when they are being ‘fooled’. important to ensure plans are in place to support the ongoing School age children are targeted constantly by messaging needs of the institutions, so that as opportunities and new through television and more recently through a range of champions arise, the work can be moved forward. social media, much of which encourages unhealthy food and beverage consumption. It is important to ensure It was also recognized that elementary schools are productive children receive accurate information to combat these environments for healthy eating initiatives. Across the messages and prevent unhealthy behaviours. school-based initiatives (Sip Smart!, School Guidelines and Farm to School) younger students were very receptive to The Quitter’s Unite campaign for 19 to 29 year olds was change, and did not avoid the new healthier options being the product of the Targeted Education and Community offered to them. Secondary schools, where students have Detailing initiatives from the Tobacco Reduction Strategy. the freedom to purchase unhealthy choices off the school This hard to reach age group had not previously been grounds, reported significantly lower participation in healthy targeted by tobacco control awareness campaigns, and eating programs. It is not yet clear whether healthy eating yet they are constantly marketed to by tobacco companies. habits created in elementary schools can be engrained well From focus groups and surveys, it was discovered that this enough to sustain those habits into secondary school. target group would not be receptive to traditional tobacco control messaging, including Quit Now services. As a result, Another example of where settings played a role was with the a separate website, promotional materials and advertising Tobacco-Free Workplaces initiative. This particular initiative was campaign were developed to reach this specific population. impacted by the needs and priorities of the businesses taking In total, the first campaign had a potential reach of 1.6 part. Early adopters were not always early finishers – programs million people, 225,000 of whom were in the target age received substantial support from the initiative’s Tobacco range. A questionnaire conducted before and after the Reduction Coordinators but it was staff within the participating first campaign on the targeted post-secondary campuses companies who controlled the pace of implementation. indicated that 20% of tobacco users reported that the However, for some companies unexpectedly impacted by the campaign had impacted their behaviour in some way – economic downturn it was difficult to maintain priorities that either to quit or consider quitting. Quitter’s Unite is now were outside of their core mandate and the initiative had to changing its ‘look’ to keep current with its 19 to 29 year old respond to these challenges. audience and with additional funding from Health Canada, its message to reduce tobacco use will be sustained. As with many initiatives, Tobacco-Free Workplaces was most successful where buy-in was strong from company leadership and an internal point person was designated to Where initiatives are implemented, affects take ownership of the program. It was important to ensure how they are implemented that the implementation meets the needs of the workplaces. For instance, companies were adamant that the program The setting for initiatives was another important factor in be provided to all staff, not just the target group of 19 to trying to layer messages around tobacco reduction and 29 year olds. While companies were chosen on the basis of healthy eating, and certain lessons came through clearly having a minimum of 30% of staff in the target age range, about how and when to approach different types of settings. successful quit attempts were substantially higher among Schools, for instance, whether elementary, secondary or post- older employees. This was an unintended consequence, secondary, are not available during the summer months, so but a positive one. Focus groups with the target age group work needs to be started in May at the latest and will not conducted by the external evaluation demonstrated that likely fully resume until mid-September. Approvals in post- many of the participants had a greater awareness of the secondary settings are slow to come by, and as discovered steps and supports available to them to quit, but were not yet by the Tobacco-Free Post-Secondary initiative, it may take ready to take that step. Their older co-workers, on the other years rather than months to shift policies. In this case, it is hand, were ready and many made successful quit attempts.
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Having quit smoking six years earlier, he knew that quitting is not an easy option and he was genuinely concerned about helping his colleagues. Mart was amazed when 18 employees stepped forward to participate. He enlisted some non-smoking co- workers as support buddies for the participants and the company helped out on a practical level by reimbursing the cost of nicotine replacement therapy Employees celebrate their success at remaining products for anyone who wanted to use it. tobacco–free Mart oversaw 56 attempts at quitting smoking in Gorman Brothers Lumber is a family run business in one year. He now supports employees who are trying Westbank, BC. Mart, the Human Resources Manager, to quit smoking, or who have other health related was initially hesitant to participate in the program challenges, in his capacity as Human Resources concerned that it would take too much time and Manager. Mart and the company both recognized real effort to implement. However, Mart became a value in encouraging employee health and wellness champion for the cause and since then, he has never and will continue to support their employees in their looked back. quest for a healthy lifestyle.
Initiative delivery is enhanced by settings facilitated by trained local facilitators through a employing good people close to home highly effective ‘train the trainer’ model. It took time to place the Community Capacity Facilitators who As is often the case, start up of some BCHLA initiatives were hired on a regional basis, but their regional perspectives was delayed by the need to find the right staff, enhanced the Community Capacity Building Strategy and consultants or community trainers to deliver the helped in hiring local Community Development Leaders. programs in communities. Adequate timelines for These leaders, in turn, were hired to do the hands-on work in hiring appropriate staff is critical to success; however, small communities. Providing the flexibility to match available in small, rural and remote communities considerably positions to available resources was of great benefit. In the end more time is needed to get the right people in place. using more part-time contractors to support the community Having people with the right skills and knowledge of level of the capacity building initiatives rather than fewer full- the community context is worth the wait. time people was an effective strategy. While this complicated the hiring process, having people from within communities Trust is a critical component in teaching new skills to with the accompanying trust and knowledge benefited their entrench new healthy behaviours. Food Skills for Families work. Also, enhancing the skills, experience and professional was implemented in many small, rural and Aboriginal tool kits of these contractors provided sustained capacity in communities; the programs took place in community smaller communities, which is in itself a success.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 101 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Moving Forward
Everyone has a stake in creating healthier communities. BCHLA’s actions, policies and programs. Continued work, including a full success is measured in part by the local champions and leaders, range of available tools and approaches, will make healthy living and whole communities, strengthened by the resources, support the socially acceptable norm over the long-term. and skills BCHLA provided. An ongoing network to connect and support these leaders is beginning to cement this progress. Education is vital to ensuring children and their families Engagement is bolstered when communities, as a whole, have the knowledge and tools to make healthy choices. This support health promotion. BCHLA is proud to have raised the understanding should be developed early in life and reinforced level of community engagement and to see the response to this throughout the lifespan. The BCHLA initiatives provided good investment. Ongoing sustainability will show the true value of examples of programming within schools and with young the investment that was made to BCHLA and its many partners. families to enable them to make these healthy choices.
BCHLA believes in reaching out to underserved populations and It is clear from the response to the BCHLA initiatives that communities to ensure that its work does not deepen health communities want to engage in actions that promote healthy inequities, but begins to address them. BCHLA’s commitment to eating, tobacco reduction, physical activity and community working with the hard to reach is underscored in all of its work. capacity building. They are all pieces of the same puzzle. BCHLA is committed to continuing to bring this picture of a healthy The question of supportive environments is also critical. Towns future into clearer focus. The next step to completing the puzzle and cities can use their power to ensure that their community is integrating these messages and programs at a community plans support citizens in making the healthy choice the easier level. The BCHLA initiatives continue to demonstrate that choice. Local governments can be proactive in providing these community capacity building positively affects the impact of supports, for example, by ensuring access to healthy foods healthy living programming. through encouraging local agriculture, implementing zoning that favours stores that provide a full range of healthy foods Leadership is required from all sectors and levels of government rather than creating ‘food deserts’ where only convenience to promote healthy living agendas within the province. The stores and processed food are available. Provincial programs BC Government has been recognized by the World Health that are working to improve the access of rural and remote Organization for its leadership in creating ActNow BC and the communities to healthy foods are also essential. Schools, roads Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, as well as investing in the and public infrastructure should be planned in a manner that non-profit and charitable sector through BCHLA, supporting a supports safe, active transportation for all age groups. The move ‘whole of government’ approach to healthy living. towards this encompassing idea of a healthy built environment is clearly gaining ground in BC communities. The BCHLA initiatives have also shown that there is an important role for the private sector to play in partnering with community A regulatory approach, such as used for the Guidelines for Food organizations to create healthy communities. In order to ensure and Beverage Sales in BC Schools, can be an impetus for change BC remains a leader in healthy living, a whole-of-society approach but supports are key to making the job of those responsible for needs to be taken, where everyone has a role to play. BCHLA is implementation a little easier and less onerous. Similarly, the Daily committed to facilitating this through its ongoing advocacy work. Physical Activity requirement for BC students puts an emphasis on healthy habits and engages children and their families to consider BCHLA was created out of the strong commitment of its their own contribution to their health; however, it too requires members to help communities create positive change, additional support for schools, teachers and families to ensure embracing collaboration and leading by example to prevent effective implementation. Even voluntary measures, such as chronic disease. Working together to lead the BCHLA’s initiatives those for healthier food choices in recreation centres, contribute has reinforced the existing commitment of BCHLA’s members. to a climate where the healthy choice becomes easier to make. It is the strength of this commitment from BCHLA, the BC De-normalizing unhealthy behaviour has worked in reducing Government and the many other partners across the province smoking rates in British Columbia but it required a range of that will lead BC to a healthier future.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 102 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Table 3: Policy Recommendations
Initiative Policy Recommendations
Healthy Eating Strategy School Guidelines Support for The School Guidelines for Healthy Food and Beverage Sales should be part of a Healthy Food and Beverage Sales comprehensive school-based health promotion intervention that integrates healthy eating, physical activity and mental health. To ensure its successful implementation the BC Ministries of Education and Healthy Living and Sport should maintain supports to schools and teachers and expand mandated policy to all public buildings. It is also important for the Government to make clear that the Guidelines are mandatory.
Stay Active Eat Healthy – Local governments should be supported in implementing the Healthy Food and Healthy Food and Beverage Sales Beverage Sales Guidelines in recreation and local government facilities. in Recreation Facilities and Local Work is needed to adopt these Guidelines at a national level, ensuring standards are Government Buildings harmonized across the country, and facilitating industry’s role in creating products that are appropriate for all settings and provinces. Farm to School Salad Bar School food systems should be enhanced to allow students access to nutritious food and ensure they have time to sit down to eat. The BC Government, local governments, private sector and school boards have a part in supporting local food systems through their programs and policies to increase the availability of healthy local food and support the local food system. Food Skills for Families Cooking and food preparation skill development initiatives for vulnerable populations should be supported, recognizing that these populations often face barriers to access and affordability of healthy food. Sip Smart! BC Ongoing education is needed for children about healthy beverage choices. Obesity in children is a multi-faceted condition, of which the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages is a contributing factor. Reducing children’s consumption of sugar sweetened beverages and giving them the tools to make healthy beverage choices can reduce the likelihood of obesity in children.
Physical Activity Strategy Walk BC Stakeholders should support local governments in planning for adequate and safe places for walking to encourage citizens to be active.
Everybody Active Future programming should ensure social, environmental and cultural barriers are addressed to ensure successful implementation. Free access to programming is not the answer to access issues. Community partnerships and streamlining information about available programs will also help to ensure success.
Community-based Awareness Ongoing healthy living social marketing campaigns are needed at different levels of society, potentially partnering with government, the private sector and NGOs focusing at the community level.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 103 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Initiative Policy Recommendations Built Environment and Stakeholder support at all levels is needed to ensure that there are adequate and Active Transportation safe spaces for active transportation. Local governments could be supported in including active transportation into their Official Community Plans and incorporating access to walking into their snow removal policies.
Tobacco Reduction Strategy Tobacco-Free Workplaces Businesses, government and the NGO sector should work together to develop comprehensive policies on tobacco use in the workplace. This policy should also include smoking cessation resources for employees such as public and private health insurance coverage for nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) and cessation medications.
Tobacco-Free Post-Secondary Support and leadership is needed for policies that support post-secondary institutions Institutions in making changes to their smoking policies.
Targeted Education and Targeted cessation resources should be made available to the public and particularly Community Detailing to those aged 19 to 29 as they are most likely to be targeted by tobacco industry marketing.
Smoke-Free Housing in Multi-Unit The BC Government could make an amendment to the Residential Tenancy Policy Dwellings Guideline 6. Right to Quiet Enjoyment regulations to send a clear message that second-hand smoke is a serious health hazard and can constitute a nuisance or breach of ‘quiet enjoyment’ (as with loud noise). Governments and housing providers could support regulations to increase the number of housing units made smoke-free (as has been done in St John’s) or enacting legislation that would require all sellers of condos to disclose to prospective buyers whether smoking is/was permitted.
Community Capacity Building Strategy
Community Capacity Building Capacity building at the community level should be considered before implementing Strategy new healthy living programs. The BCHLA initiatives demonstrated the effectiveness this has on program implementation and reaching at-risk communities. In order to ensure successful implementation, programs will need appropriate, ongoing and sufficient human and financial resources to support community development and capacity building. First priority for this support should be communities which are geographically remote and have less developed capacity.
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BC Healthy Living Alliance Page 104 of 258 Report - October, 2010 Commu nities InvoLved with BCHLA initiatives:
100 Mile House Cowichan Valley Kingcome North Saanich Slocan Park 150 Mile House Regional District Kitamaat North Vancouver Smithers Abbotsford Cranbrook Kitimat Northern Rockies Sooke Agassiz Crawford Bay Kitsumkalum Band Regional Municipality Sorrento Aldergrove Creston Kitwanga Oak Bay Sparwood Alert Bay Cumberland Kootenay Boundary Okanagan Falls Squamish Alexis Creek Dawson Creek Regional District Oliver St. Mary’s Band Armstrong Daylu Dena Council Ktunaxa Nation Osoyoos Stellat’en First Nation Babine Delta Kuper Island Parksville Stewart Bamfield Deroche Kwakiutl Band Pauquachin First Nation Sto:lo Nation Society Barriere Ditidaht First Nations Lac la Hache Peace River Regional Summerland Beecher Bay Duncan Ladysmith District Sunshine Coast Regional Bella Bella Esquimalt Lake Babine Pemberton District Bella Coola Fanny Bay Lake Country Pender Harbour Surrey Black Creek Fernie Langley Penticton Takla Lake Bowen Island Fernwood Lantzville Pitt Meadows Tappen Brackendale Fort Fraser Leq’a:Mel First Nation Port Alberni Tatla Lake Brentwood Bay Fort St. James Lillooet Port Coquitlam Taylor Burnaby Fort St. John Logan Lake Port Hardy Telegraph Creek Burns Lake Fraser Lake Lower Similkameen Port McNeill Telkwa Campbell River Fraser Valley Indian Band Port Moody Terrace Canim Lake Band Regional District Lytton Port Renfrew Tofino Canoe Creek Fruitvale MacKenzie Powell River Trail Capital Regional District Garden Bay Madeira Park Prince George Tsartlip First Nations Castlegar Gibsons Malahat Prince Rupert Tsawataineuk First Cawston Gitanmaax Maple Ridge Princeton Nations Celista Gitga’at First Nation Masset Qualicum Tsawout First Nation Central Coast Gitwangak McBride Qualicum Beach Band Regional District Golden Mill Bay Quesnel Tsawwassen Central Kootenay Grand Forks Mission Radium Tumbler Ridge Regional District Granisle Moricetown Regional District of Tzeachten First Nation Central Okanagan Greenville Moricetown Band Nanaimo Ucluelet Regional District Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Mount Waddington Revelstoke Valemount Chase First Nation Mt. Currie Richmond Vancouver Chehailis Indian Band Hagensborg Musqueum Indian Band River’s Inlet Vanderhoof Chemainus Haida Gwaii Nadleh Whut’en First Nation Roberts Creek Vernon Cherryville Hazelton Nakusp Rossland Victoria Chetwynd Heiltsuk Nation Namgis First Nation Saanich Warfield Chilliwack Hope Nanaimo Salmo Wells Clearwater Hornby Island Nanoose Salmon Arm West Moberly First Clinton Houston Naramata Saulteau First Nation Nation Cloverdale Invermere Nazko First Nation Seabird Island Band West Vancouver Columbia Shuswap Iskut Nelson Sechelt Westbank Regional District Ittatsoo New Aiyansh Village Sechelt Indian Band Wetsuwet’en First Colwood Kamloops Government Shxwowhamel First Nations Comox Kamloops Indian Band New Hazelton Nation Whistler Comox Valley Katzie First Nation New Westminster Sicamous White Rock Regional District Kelowna Nisga’a Lisims Sidney Wickaninnish Coquitlam Kent North Cowichan Simpcw First Nation Williams Lake Courtenay Keremeous North Okanagan Skidegate Williams Lake Indian Cowichan Kimberley Regional District Sliammon Band
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Andy Ackerman Lori Phillips Marion Jarvis Dan Davies Bill Sutton Linda Bourcet Joan Evans Margaret Little Viva Wolf Heather Truscott Tom Scott
Kim Partanen Jane Sheldon
1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. Adoption of the minutes of the September 27, 2010 meeting 4. Adoption of the Consent Agenda: Director’s Report 5. Old Business: Report on Duck Race & Bar-B-Cue 6. Adoption of the Treasurer’s Report: 7. Committee Reports: Management and Personnel – Kim, Lori Fundraising – Viva, Linda, Tom Public Relations – Joan, Margaret Facilities – Andy, Kim, Lori City Representative – Dan Davies Area B & C – Margaret, Heather Friends of the Library Liaison – Kim Strategic Planning & Policy Review – Bill, Viva Board Development Finance – Marion, Viva 8. New Business: New Literary Alliance rep Report on Cultural Centre Meeting Christmas Closure :closed December 24… re-open January 4th Christmas Brunch date Sitka funds transfer of $18,000.00 9. Next Meeting: November 24, 2010
Fort St. John Public Library Page 141 of 258 Board Meeting Agenda - October, 2010 Minutes The Fort St John Public Library Association Board Meeting Wednesday, Sept 22, 2010 7:00 PM
Board Members in Attendance: Andy, Lori, Joan, Tom, Viva Absent: Dan, Lance(Resigned), Margaret, Heather, Bill, Linda, Marion
Staff in Attendance: Kim, Jane Guests in Attendance: Call to Order: 7:08
Special Guests/Board Development:
Adoption of the Agenda: Moved: Andy Second: Viva Carried Adoption of the Minutes: Moved: Andy Second: Tom Carried Consent Agenda: Moved: Viva Second: Joan Carried Old Business: None
Treasurer’s Report: Motion to transfer funds from NPLDFund to pay for new shelving($18,000.00) to general account was discussed and tabled until a quorum is present. Discussed transferring funds to high interest savings account. Everything else appears in order.
Committee Reports: Management and Personnel: Summer Reading Program is over and was a great success and there was lots of positive feedback. Fundraising and Donor Recognition: Kim will send around the mega lottery schedule for manning locations & will email the mall re kiosk location. Discussed partnering with the Friends of the Library on a reading of The Christmas Carol on Nov 27 as well as a silent auction. Janice is pursuing someone from CBC to help with the Carol reading this year. Lori will suggest the library as a possible recipient of the OGC Xmas silent auction again this year.
Fort St. John Public Library Page 142 of 258 Board Meeting Minutes - September, 2010 Public Relations: Our sign has been installed near the Info Centre Facilities: Flooring looks great, the city has mentioned a limit of $80,000 for the improvements. We discussed the problems with the Cultural Centre rent increases. Kim will email documents to Andy. There will be a meeting Oct 5 with the Cultural Centre Board. City Representative: Area B & C Representative: Friends of the Library Liaison: Friends had a meeting yesterday and with the Forester funding gone we will need to come up with alternate source for $2000.00 for the Summer Reading Program. Strategic Planning & Policy Review: Board Development: Viva was nominated for October BD, Tom for November Finance: Discussed moving cash flow excess to a high interest earning fund.
New Business: More discussion on Cultural Centre Lease and cost increases. Update on floor lift and renovations – are behind 1 week Sitka costs for startup will be 18,000; 4500 has been paid as down pmnt. Kim to apply for 25% funding of startup costs from NELF. Plan is to go live on Nov 9. At this point 37 of 70 BC Libraries are on Sitka. NELF AGM was very successful as reported by Lori
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Next meeting: October 27, 2010 Meeting Adjourned at 8:35PM
Fort St. John Public Library Page 143 of 258 Board Meeting Minutes - September, 2010 Director’s Report October 27th
• Conway Electric will be in tomorrow to look at adding new lights in the library above 2 non-fiction shelves that have become quite dark in the re-organization • Our new front desk counter tops and finished edging are in the works with Cabinet Gallery doing the work. • All of our programs have started again once again and so far storytime in the new children’s area has been a success. I am not aware of anyone making a complaint about the noise level. • We have sold $3,060.00 Mega Lottery tickets to date and the new schedule is out and emailed to you today. Tickets are available for you to sell individually if you think you have interest among your friends and family. There seems to be very few opportunities to sell at the mall and liquor store compared to last year so I am a little concerned about us reaching our goal.
Christmas closure: December 24th re-opening January 4th. Christmas brunch Uptown Grill: December 19th 10am -12pm
Fort St. John Public Library Page 144 of 258 Director's Report - October, 2010 Fort St. John Public Library Page 145 of 258 Letter of Thanks Be An Angel Campaign Page 146 of 258 Funding Request Be An Angel Campaign Page 147 of 258 Funding Request Robert Ogilvie School Page 148 of 258 Invitation to Stone Soup Supper Robert Ogilvie School Page 149 of 258 Invitation to Stone Soup Supper Isaac Jungen Page 150 of 258 Letter Regarding Kid's Arena 86th Street Berm Page 151 of 258 Letter of Thanks 2010 Legacies Now Page 152 of 258 Letter - Thanks for Attending North East Summit 2010 Legacies Now Page 153 of 258 Letter - Thanks for Attending North East Summit Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General Page 154 of 258 Letter - Presentation at UBCM Conference
BC’s Working Wilderness
November 1, 2010
Ms. Janet Prestley Director of Legislative and Administration Services 10631 100th Street City of Fort St John
Dear Janet:
On behalf of the Muskwa-Kechika Advisory Board (M-KAB) , we are providing written notice that we will be vacating the office currently under lease with the City of Fort St John by January 31, 2011. This office is located in the Fort St John Visitor Centre.
We have appreciated the office as it met our requirements over the past number of years. However due to our funding and the direction we need to move as a public appointed Advisory Board, there is no longer a need to maintain an office.
We thank you and the City staff for all that you have provided in this lease and office.
We trust this will meet the requirements to terminate the lease as outlined in our agreement dated March 20, 2009 with you.
Yours truly,
Tom Briggs M-KAB Chair
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Muskwa-Kechika Management Area Information Office Suite 200 9523 – 100th Street Telephone: (250) 794-1617 E-mail: [email protected] Fort St. John, BC, Canada V1J 4N4 Website: www.muskwa-kechika.com
Muskwa Kechika Advisory Board Page 155 of 258 Letter Regarding Office Space Telus Page 156 of 258 Letter Regarding Taxes Township of Langley Page 157 of 258 Letter - Thanks for Help with 2010 BC Summer Games Township of Langley Page 158 of 258 Letter - Thanks for Help with 2010 BC Summer Games
November 2, 2010
Mayor Bruce Lantz City of Fort St. John
Dear Mr. Lantz:
Northern Lights College is applying for a Northern Development Initiative Trust grant for a wind turbine with a wooden base for our Dawson Creek farm. This turbine is the start of applied research to ensure that the region is ready for the blue fuel plant and wind farms that will support it. The wooden towers have a potential for a revival of the forest sector in this region and a manufacturing plant.
We are seeking a resolution of support from the municipalities and regional district before November 10, 2010 for the construction of a 1.5Mw wind turbine, demonstrating the use of Cross Laminated Timbers for the construction of the tower.
Since this timber tower turbine project touches so many industries, municipalities and government initiatives, Northern Lights College and the partnership will be looking for cooperation and support from the various communities of the region, and will assist this project by exploring all possible grants, partnerships, and funding sources to move this forward. This has incredible potential to BC including economic, environmental and leading edge technology innovation. Any help that you can give or direct us toward would be appreciated.
Thank you for consideration of this request and I look forward to receipt of your support letters.
I have provided additional background information on the project and potential economic benefits to the region (attached).
Yours Truly,
D. Jean Valgardson President and CEO NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE
Northern Lights College Page 159 of 258 Letter Regarding Wind Turbine Page 2 of 2
Northern Lights College Wind Turbine Project http://northerndevelopment.bc.ca/community-funding/economic-diversification-infrastructure
Northern Lights College is preparing to build a 1.5Mw wind turbine using a timber tower (60-85 metres in height) on our Dawson Creek campus farm (3 km from town) for demonstration and research purposes to prove the technology of timber towers. The college is assisting in the start-up of a new industry Canadian Timber Towers that would produce wind turbine timber towers constructed of cross laminated timber http://www.canadiantimbertowers.com Northern Lights College’s Wind Turbine program supports the college’s role in providing education, job creation and training for industry. This timber tower wind turbine project ties into the blue fuel project in Chetwynd and the Thunder Mountain and other wind projects in Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd, Hudson’s Hope/Fort St. John and the Peace region. Northern Lights College, which has campuses throughout northern BC, will be responsible for creating and operating worker training programs and third-party testing verification on the timber towers.
Blue Fuel http://www.bluefuelenergy.com is made using renewable electricity (the power from Thunder Mountain, Hackney Hills and other wind farms that will be built in the area) and waste carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by the gas plants in this region. The Blue Fuel will be produced in the Chetwynd area in northeastern BC. Blue Fuel Energy plans to produce low-carbon methanol (Blue Fuel methanol) and low-carbon DME (Blue Fuel DME)—at a cost equal to or lower than that of Canadian wheat ethanol and US corn ethanol. The state of California is highly interested in the development of this fuel from the Peace region.
Aeolis Wind are currently developing two wind park sites in the region with a total potential generating capacity of 1,900 MW. The Thunder Mountain Wind Project http://www.aeoliswind.ca lies some 45 km from the northeastern community of Tumbler Ridge. This would be a major project with an investment over $2 billion. Aeolis has independently verified four years of site wind data, wind resource studies and analysis that peg its generating capacity at 1,400 MW. The first stage of the project received environmental assessment certification in December 2009 and is ready to proceed to construction. Thunder Mountain is near the WAC Bennett Dam and its 480 km- (300 mile) long reservoir, Williston Lake, BC's largest body of fresh water. Thunder Mountain and the Bennett Dam/ Williston Lake complex are textbook-perfect for the integration of wind and hydro. When the wind blows, wind-generated electricity can replace an equivalent amount of hydro-generated electricity, allowing more water to be stored behind the dam, extending the effective power storage capacity of the entire system. Energy synergy at its finest. One would be hard pressed to find another wind park site anywhere in the world as ideally situated as Thunder Mountain.
Hackney Hills and the Northeast Transmission Line is located approximately 50 km northwest of the town of Hudson's Hope and the Bennett Dam. The 500 MW Hackney Hills Project has exceptional wind values, which explains why the site is almost treeless. It's also on the logical route of the recently announced Northeast Transmission Line. The BC Government plans to build this line to provide power to the new Horn River Basin shale gas field, one of the largest of its type in North America. Hackney Hills: the right project—at the right time.
The overall concept is to develop the timber towers that will be used on the wind turbines using a new form of construction - cross laminated timbers using mountain pine beetle wood and spruce. The tower panels feature laminated panels that are stacked crosswise and glued together. The crosswise layering of the longitudinal and transversal lamellae greatly reduces swelling and shrinking in the panel plane—and greatly increases static ability to withstand stress as well as form stability. The result is that loads are not transferred in only one direction, but to all sides.
Northern Lights College will be the test R&D site for the first of these towers and will assemble a working turbine tower that will also produce clean power. This 1.5Mw turbine would be owned and operated by Northern Lights College. The advantages of wood towers make it imperative that the required R&D to take timber towers mainstream move forward. The environmental benefits are particularly compelling. Harvesting trees on a rotation cycle that maximizes the growth rate of a forest and storing the carbon they contain in structures protected from fire and decay is the ideal way to sequester carbon. Once the tower has been proven at Northern Lights College, future plans from Canadian Timber Towers would include the construction a CLT plant in this region that would create economic benefit and would make the region world leaders in the manufacturing of such panels. It is estimated that the Thunder Mountain project would use at least 50 timber towers – a sale worth over $30 million alone – so with the demand for wind turbines worldwide – the sales potential for timber towers and other CLT products would help revitalize the forestry sector of northern BC by producing these value-added CLT panels.
Northern Lights College Page 160 of 258 Letter Regarding Wind Turbine Mayor's Disability Advisory Committee Page 161 of 258 Letter Regarding Review of Official Community Plan Mayor's Disability Advisory Committee Page 162 of 258 Letter Regarding Review of Official Community Plan Ministry of Community and Rural Development Page 163 of 258 Letter Regarding Grant for South Lagoon Environmental Impact Study Ministry of Community and Rural Development Page 164 of 258 Letter Regarding Grant for South Lagoon Environmental Impact Study
Ministry of Public Safety Liquor Control and Licensing Branch and Solicitor General POLICY DIRECTIVE No: 10 - 06
Date: October 27, 2010
To: All LCLB staff All Industry Associations All Local Government, First Nations, and Police Agencies
Re: Temporary suspensions or conditions, section 23 of the Liquor Control & Licensing Act
The purpose of this policy directive is to bring to your attention a recent amendment to section 23 of the Liquor Control & Licensing Act. (the “Act”) The amendment took effect June 3, 2010.
Background For a number of years, the general manager has had the statutory authority to suspend a licence or impose conditions on a licence for up to 24 hours without holding a hearing. However, many other Canadian jurisdictions have been able to issue suspensions without a hearing for a much longer period. With the recent amendment to section 23 of the Act, if the general manager has reasonable grounds to believe that it is in the public interest to prevent the licensed establishment from continuing to operate as a result of extraordinary circumstances a licence can now be suspended or terms and conditions imposed for a period not exceeding 14 days.
This power is available to address extraordinary circumstances where a 24 hour suspension is not adequate to ensure safety or protect the public interest, for example when there has been violence or extensive criminal activity, there is the risk of retaliatory gang violence, or a possibility of public unrest (i.e., during or after a community event). In such circumstances, a longer licence suspension may be needed to provide sufficient time for the branch to assess the situation and determine what is needed to eliminate the safety risks and rectify the situation.
It is expected that this power will be used very rarely, however it will be a valuable tool for protecting the public interest and safety where circumstances warrant.
This authority has not been delegated, and the exercise of this power is the sole prerogative of the general manager.
Written Notice The general manager must provide the licensee with written notice of the suspension or terms and conditions imposed under section 23 of the Act. The notice must include the reasons for taking the action and the details of the action including, if a suspension is imposed, the period of the suspension and the dates of the suspension.
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Further Information
Further information regarding liquor control and licensing in British Columbia is available on the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch website at www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/lclb. If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch toll free in Canada at 1-866-209-2111 or 250-387-1254 if calling from the Victoria area.
Karen Ayers General Manager
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Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General Page 166 of 258 Policy Directive - Temporary Suspensions or Conditions, Section 23 CONNECTOR No. 88 October 2010 PRESIDENT’S CORNER UBCM EXECUTIVE FROM NCLGA REGION We would like to congratulate the following people Fresh off the streets of Whistler, I would who will be serving on the UBCM Executive for the like to start by thanking everyone for 2010-2011 term! taking the time to attend this year’s
UBCM. It was packed with a lot of Past President: discussion and attention around Northern Harry Nyce BC. I would also like to congratulate all
Regional District of Kitimat Stikine those that were elected to the UBCM
2nd Vice President: Board from the NCLGA Region. We have great representation, with 7 of the UBCM Executive being Mayor Mary Sjostrom from our area! City of Quesnel At UBCM our Executive met with the Northern Caucus,
Small Community Rep: and took the opportunity to bring up some important Councillor Galina Durant issues that have been raised as concerns in the NCLGA area. We discussed rural schools, ambulance service, and District of Stewart Measuring Up The North, and we were encouraged that Electoral Area Rep: the Northern Caucus members were very receptive to our Chair Al Richmond suggestions and will be working with us further.
Cariboo Regional District I would also like to thank the Village of Burns Lake, who
NCLGA Rep: put forward a resolution regarding improved training for Mayor Mike Bernier our rural practitioners. This gained a fair bit of attention and as a result we were asked to meet with Minister City of Dawson Creek Stilwell, who, as a Doctor herself, was very interested in Director at Large: this matter, and will be considering the request. Councillor Murry Krause As most have heard, NCLGA 2nd Vice President. Lianne Olson has accepted a job with Rio Tinto Alcan, and thus City of Prince George has stepped down from her elected duties, which included Director at Large: NCLGA. We would like to wish Lianne well, and thank her Councillor Jerrilyn Schembri again for all that she brought to our group. We appreciate District of Tumbler Ridge Murry Krause stepping in to fill the 2nd Vice position for the interim until our next AGM election. When we have PRINCE GEORGE TO HOST had vacancies like this in the past, we typically call upon 2015 CANADA WINTER GAMES the Past President to fill the position in the interim. We Prince George has won the bid for the honour of jokingly refer to this as the “Perpetual Past President’s hosting the Canada Winter Games in 2015, beating Club”, so I would like to welcome Murry as a member of out Kamloops and Kelowna. Young athletes from the “PPP” club! across the country will be competing in 20 different My final thanks and congratulations go to the City of Prince George, and their Council, who were successful in categories of sport. Congratulations to the City of their bid to host the 2015 Canada Winter Games. These Prince George! games will put a national spotlight on not only Prince George, but the entire region. The Premier announced NCLGA 2ND VICE PRESIDENT that he would like to see this as “BC’s Games”, and I can’t LIANNE OLSON STEPS DOWN help but think that we will, in our true northern way, rally Councillor Lianne Olson from the Village of Burns together to help Prince George have the best winter Lake has resigned from Council in order to accept games ever, right here in Northern BC. “Way to go PG!” Time to dig out the scary costumes and enjoy Halloween. a position with Rio Tinto Alcan. Her I put the challenge out to all elected officials to send us a resignation from Council also necessitates picture of you, in your costume. Let your hair down and her stepping down from the NCLGA have fun…. or, as I will do - put some hair on… Executive, as all Executive members must be elected officials from the region. Thank you to Lianne for your contribution of time energy, and enthusiasm while on our Executive, and best of luck with your new position!
North Central Local Government Association 206—155 George St., Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Tel: (250) 564-6585 Fax: (250) 564-6514 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nclga.ca
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BC YOUTH PARLIAMENT The British Columbia Youth Parliament’s 82nd Parliament will be held in Victoria at the Provincial Legislative Chambers from December 27 to 31, 2010. This project is non-partisan and applicants should have a keen interest in learning about parliamentary proceedings and in serving their community. The Youth Parliament is a province-wide organization for people 16–21 years of age and teaches citizenship skills through participation in session and in community service activities throughout the year. The deadline for submissions is October 20, 2010. For more information about the program visit www.bcyp.org or contact the program registrar at (604)728-0446
WESTERN SILVICULTURAL CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
The 2011 WSCA Annual Conference and Tradeshow will be held February 2-4, 2011 at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre in Kelowna. Educational courses will be offered on January 31st and February 1st. For more details and information visit: www.wsca.ca
2010 POWER SMART FORUM - “BUILDING THE GREEN ECONOMY” OCTOBER 25-27, 2010 - VANCOUVER Registration is open for the BC Hydro Power Smart Forum and Excellence Awards being held at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Participants will enjoy plenary sessions, an inspiring keynote speaker, workshops and breakout sessions on topics that will help commercial and industrial organizations take action and reap the benefits of energy efficiency and conservation programs. Topics to be covered include: • Greenhouse Gas Reduction Initiatives for Industrial Gas Users • Accessing Conservation Incentive Funding • Meeting Conservation Business Objectives Registration is free, but spots fill up fast! For more information or to register visit: http://bchydro.com/forum
MINERAL EXPLORATION ROUNDUP 2011 NCLGMA SPRING CONFERENCE JANUARY 24-27, 2011 - VANCOUVER The North Central Local Government Management Association’s 2011 Spring Conference will be held from March 15th to March 17th, 2011 at the Coast Hotel in Prince George. The Preconference will be an Election Workshop. A block of rooms has been The theme of Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011 is reserved at the Coast Inn of the North. For more “Exploring Today for Tomorrow’s Resources”. The information contact:
Roundup gathers together members of the mining Ron Bowles, Director of Finance and exploration community in BC and from around City of Terrace (250) 638-4725 the world under one roof at The Westin Bayshore. [email protected] For more information visit: www.amebc.ca/
COTTONWOOD HOUSE HISTORIC SITE NEWEST ACCESSIBLE TRAIL IN THE CARIBOO Cottonwood House Historic Site has four route options for a total network of 3.4 km of accessible trails. The trail network was built by a partnership of the Cariboo Regional District and School District 28. Funding was provided by the Towns for Tomorrow and UBCM Community Tourism and Job Opportunities grant programs, as well as substantial in-kind donations. The CRD passed a resolution in 2006 to work towards developing the region as a world leader in accessible outdoor recreation and tap into niche tourism markets for persons with low mobility.
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MAYOR PERNAROWSKI NAMED NEW CHAIR MAYOR KILLAM NAMED TO OF THE NORTHWEST POWERLINE COALITION GEOSCIENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS City of Terrace Mayor, Dave District of Mackenzie Mayor, Stephanie Pernarowski has been named Killam was recently appointed to the spokesman and Chair of the Northwest Board of Directors of Geoscience BC. Powerline Coalition. He will Geoscience is an industry-led, not-for- be assuming this role from profit, applied geoscience organization. former co-chairs Elmer The organization works in partnership Derrick and Janine North. with industry, academia, government, The Northwest Powerline Coalition is First Nations, and communities to fund the advocate group for the construction applied geoscience projects with the of a major power transmission line from Terrace to objective to attract mineral and oil & gas exploration Bob Quinn Lake. to the province of BC.
FREEDOM HIGHWAY WINS CONTEST The Freedom Highway, Bella Coola Road or “The Hill” as the section of Highway 20 that runs from Anahim Lake to Bella Coola is known as, was named the BC winner in a CBC Radio contest BIOCOAL FACILITY TO BE BUILT IN TERRACE Global Bio-Coal Energy Inc. of Vancouver has “Song Quest”. This stretch of road will be celebrated announced that it will build a bio-coal manufacturing in song by Hannah Georgas. Highway 20 runs from facility in Terrace in early 2011. An agreement Williams Lake to Bella Coola. between Global Bio-Coal and Vitol Broking Ltd of
London, England has been struck whereby Vitol will
purchase and distribute all of the bio-coal that can be
produced in Terrace.
The facility in Terrace will be the first of its kind to use
a continuous-feed, Rotawave Targeted Intelligent
Energy System (TIES) to produce bio-coal from
waste wood biomass for use in existing coal-fired
power plants. A variety of fibre will be used, including The section of the highway that crosses Heckman beetle killed pine, spruce, fir, cedar, hemlock alder Pass was completed in 1953 by the residents of and poplar, but not fibre that can be used for Bella Coola themselves, who gathered the commercial dimensional lumber or other dynamite, equipment and put in two years of manufacturing. The Terrace facility will produce 25- determination and work to build the road up the tonnes-per-hour. Global Bio-Coal is working with mountains of the Coast Range. The road boasts the Coast Tsimshian Resources to construct and operate steepest grade in Canada at 18% - not for the faint the production facility at Coast Tsimshian’s Poirier hearted! Log Sort yard in Terrace. The TIES technology is very clean. The heat, steam, and gases are continuously recycled inside the process to pre-dry the fibre before treatment and to drive the power generators. Credited with helping locate the new facility in Terrace, are the Mayor and Council, the Northwest BC Forest Coalition and the Skeena-Nass Center for Innovation in Resource Economics.
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News Release
For Immediate Release October 29, 2010
Northern Cancer Control Strategy website and Facebook site launched
Patients and residents in the North can learn more about cancer services and programs offered across the region at www.northerncancerstrategy.ca, a new website for the Northern Cancer Control Strategy (NCCS). Interested residents can also learn more through a new NCCS Facebook site.
“The Northern Cancer Control Strategy is working to improve cancer care in the North and bring services closer to home,” said Shirley Bond, Prince George-Valemount MLA. "This new website will help connect patients and their families with basic information to better understand the cancer programs that are available for them in the North.”
The NCCS website features information on different services of the cancer care continuum, as well as key support areas, provided by Northern Health and the BC Cancer Agency. Sections include: Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment, Patient Support, Telehealth, Recruitment, Patient Navigation, and Aboriginal Health.
The NCCS Facebook site will provide information about the latest developments in cancer care services for Northern BC, as well as ongoing information about strategy initiatives. The site can be found at www.facebook.com/northerncancerstrategy.
“The cancer care enhancements taking place across the North will help both current residents as well as our future generations, “ said Pat Bell, Prince George-Mackenzie MLA. “We encourage Northerners to go online and learn more about these important investments in health.”
“Health professionals at both Northern Health and the BC Cancer Agency are hard at work, helping to deliver and enhance cancer services in the North,” said Dr. Ronald Chapman, Executive Director, Northern Cancer Control Strategy. “Our NCCS website and Facebook site will not only showcase their efforts for patients and residents, but they will also help attract new cancer care staff by uniquely highlighting our regional programs and new care initiatives.”
“The Northern Cancer Control Strategy will benefit all Northern British Columbians,” said Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm. “With increasing cancer rates, the strategy will help us improve the odds for thousands of northern families and patients in the years ahead.”
The Northern Cancer Control Strategy is a joint partnership between Northern Health, BC Cancer Agency and the Provincial Health Services Authority. The strategy aims to reduce the impact of cancer by meeting the unique needs of local communities. It is focused on enhancing the continuum of cancer services in the North to bring care as close to home as possible.
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Northern Health Corporate Office 600-299 Victoria Street, Prince George, BC V2L 5B8 Telephone (250) 565-2649, Fax: (250) 565-2640, www.northernhealth.ca
October 28, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY:
Northern Health’s Board will hold its next regular meeting in Prince George on December 6 & 7, 2010. The open meeting and public presentation session will take place Tuesday, December 7th in the Brunswick Corporate Boardroom, 325 Brunswick Street, Prince George, from 1:15-4:00.
Northern Health welcomes presentations from interested individuals or groups. Interested speakers can submit a request for a presentation time-slot by calling (250) 565-2922 or emailing [email protected]
The deadline for submitting requests for presentations is November 19 at noon. NH will issue a public meeting agenda after speakers are confirmed.
Note: If you are unable to attend the NH Board meeting in Prince George in person, videoconferencing can be made available, providing there is a Northern Health videoconferencing site near your location. Please contact [email protected] or call (250) 649-7038 by November 29th for particulars.
Media Contact: Steve Raper Director of Communications 250-565-2694
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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release October 20, 2010
Northern Health Board formally welcomes returning and new members
The Northern Health Board of directors has officially welcomed Dr Jago, Dale Bumstead and Cameron McIntyre back for another term, and welcomed its newest member, Sharon Hartwell.
“Northern Health is becoming a recognized leader in rural and remote health care practice,” said NH Board chair Dr. Charles Jago. “I’m excited to continue in my role as part of a strong and committed team of hard working northerners.”
Directors are appointed to three year terms, and board members can be reappointed for a total of two terms. Sharon Hartwell replaces outgoing member Judy Wass.
“I have been involved in health advocacy for many years,” points our Sharon Hartwell. “I am looking forward to sharing that community experience with the organization.”
At its regular meeting in Prince George today, the board received information on Northern Health’s budget, for which a small surplus is currently projected. Members received capital construction updates for the Fort St John Hospital and Residential Care project and the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North. The meeting also featured an aboriginal health presentation, an update on the Northern health recruitment plan, and information on the completion of the HealthLink North (HLN) project.
The HLN project involves implementation of the Cerner Clinical system that integrates healthcare clinical systems across the north on a common platform. On-going for four years, the system is now fully operational.
“The implementation of Cerner has been a long process,” notes Cathy Ulrich, CEO or Northern Health. “The integration of our systems to a common platform and the resulting improvements in quality and physician engagement have been well worth it.”
In addition to its regular business, the board also viewed a presentation by Peter Thompson of the Two Rivers Art Gallery in Prince George. Thompson’s address highlighted the healing through creative initiatives work that the gallery leads in the community.
The Northern Health board will hold its next regular meeting December 6th and 7th in Prince George.
Media Contact: NH media line – 250-961-7724
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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release October 25, 2010
Keeping the True North Strong and Smoke-Free ~ Tobacco Reduction Community Grant applications now available
Northern Health is inviting community organizations and schools in the Northeast to submit project proposals aimed at increasing awareness and reducing tobacco use in Northern BC. The True North Strong and Smoke-Free community grant program, now in its seventh year, offers various funding to successful applicants.
The True North Strong and Smoke-Free community grants support community organizations and schools in reducing tobacco use. Projects can focus on any aspect of tobacco reduction such as spit tobacco, second-hand smoke, smoking cessation, youth tobacco prevention or awareness about the hazards of tobacco.
“It takes a community effort to tackle the problems caused by tobacco use,” said Ida Chong, Minister of Healthy Living and Sport. “Through innovative programs such as the True North Strong and Smoke-Free, residents have more opportunities to become educated on the negative effects of smoking and more access to the resources available to help them quit.”
Since 2003, Northern Health has funded more than 280 tobacco reduction projects totalling more than $65,000 in community grant funding. Successful projects have included forums for youth to discuss tobacco issues, school-related activities, multimedia displays, and smoke-free promotion for public and private facilities.
“Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death, disease and disability in Canada and has negative health impacts on people of all ages: unborn babies, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors” said Madhu Nair, Tobacco Reduction Coordinator. “We look forward to working with local groups to promote community partnerships that will help to lower tobacco use in our health region.”
Grants of up to $250.00 are available. The deadline for applications is December 1st, 2010; the application package can be found at: www.northernhealth.ca/YourHealth/EnvironmentalHealth/TobaccoReduction.aspx
Northern Health also offers its Nicotine Intervention Counselling Centre (NICC) program for northern residents who need advice and support to quit smoking. To speak to a counsellor, please contact your local health unit.
Media Contact(s): George Wiens, 250 719-6515 Tobacco Reduction Coordinators: Bonnie Harper, 250 719-6546 Madhu Nair, 250 263-6041
Northern Health Page 173 of 258 News Release - October 25, 2010 EACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
Board Newsletter
Highlights from the Peace River Regional Hospital District Board and the Peace River Regional District Board Meetings, held October 14, 2010
BC HYDRO Mr. Bob Gammer, Acting Community Relations Manager, Mr. Curtis MacPheat, Senior Northern Design Manager, Mr. Bob Sebastiano, Field Manager, Ms. Brooke Dutka, Project Manager and Ms. Leslie Wood, Senior Stakeholder Relations Specialist attended the meeting to discuss various issues and the transmission planning for the south Peace area. There is a high level of industrial activity which creates a load growth resulting in transmission capacity gap. The Dawson Creek to Chetwynd Area Transmission Project should be in service by 2013 which will alleviate some of the Premier Gordon Campbell, Ministers and problem. Additional major projects will increase capacity for Peace River Regional District Board Members 2015 and beyond.
PREMIER CAMPBELL AND MINISTERS Current mitigation plans are to complete short-term activities Chair Goodings welcomed Premier Gordon Campbell, Ministers to manage the load and capacity gap for the next three Pat Bell, Colin Hansen and Mary Polak, and Mr. Pat Pimm, MLA winters and to advance work as quickly as possible on the Peace River North to the meeting. The Premier congratulated the additional major projects to ensure adequate long-term Board on working together toward the development of transmission capacity. comprehensive plans such as the PRRD Community Energy Plan Chair Goodings thanked the delegation for the update and for and effective community development. He advised that the taking the time to attend the meeting. province is working on a building code review that will involve a ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~U ~ U ~ reduction in emissions, developing a ‘Wood First’ program and is STANTEC CONSULTING LTD. expanding the Live Smart BC program. Ms. Cariad Garratt, Project Coordinator for Stantec The Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Forest and Range, advised Consulting Ltd. reviewed a PowerPoint presentation that the Wood First program is resonating across the world where regarding the Peace River Regional District Community industry is now looking at using wood to build larger buildings. A Energy Plan. She stated that the target is to have one-third nine-story building was built in London in twenty-eight days using less emissions by 2020 and eighty percent lower by 2050. cross-laminated timber and is greenhouse gas negative. Phase One, Corporate Energy Plans, a review of civic facility The Chair thanked Premier Campbell and all the Ministers for opportunity assessments, inventories and actions plans, was attending the meeting. She commented that this may go down in completed in 2009. They are currently working on Phase history as the first time a premier attended a Peace River Regional Two, Community Energy Plans engagement events to come District Board meeting. up with energy plans and greenhouse gas targets for each ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~U ~ U ~ community. This is a collaborative partnership between the Other Highlights Regional District and four municipalities. There were Ö A public meeting was authorized to be held prior to the eighteen actions identified, such as retrofit old buildings, consideration of issuance of Temporary Use Permit 115/2010 build efficient new buildings, use alternative energy where (Cooke) for a three-year term to develop and operate a possible, build compact developments, encourage active campground and twelve self-storage units. transportation and to reduce waste. Ö Temporary Use Permit 111/2010 (Brewster) to process gravel Chair Goodings thanked Ms. Garratt and complimented her from a two-acre parcel, with hours of operation limited to 7 on the work she has accomplished to date. a.m. to 10 p.m. for a three-year term, was authorized to be YZ ~ ~YZ ~ ~ WX ~ ~ YZ ~ ~ YZ issued. Next Regional Board Meeting Ö The Board authorized a change to the 2010 Charlie Lake Fire Protection Financial Plan to use $15,000 for the The next regular meeting of the Regional Board will be held purchase of a used tanker-tender vehicle. Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Buick Creek School Gymnasium, Buick BC.
For additional information, please contact the Peace River Regional District at: Box 810, (1981 Alaska Avenue) Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8, 9505 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 4N4 Telephone: (250) 784-3200; Fax: (250) 784-3201 Telephone: (250) 785-8084; Fax: (250) 785-1125 [email protected] Toll-free Telephone: [800] 670-7773 Website: www.prrd.ca [email protected]
Peace River Regional District Page 174 of 258 Board Newsletter - October 14, 2010 EACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT
Board Newsletter
Highlights from the Peace River Regional Hospital District Board and the Peace River Regional District Board Meetings, held October 28, 2010
Peace River Regional District Board Members at the First Puck Drop at the Buick Arena to commemorate the Board Meeting and Buick Arena Opening in Buick, BC Opening of the arena on October 28, 2010
NORTHERN HEALTH Other Highlights (continued) Ch air Goodings welcomed representatives for Northern Ö In the report from Fred Banham, Chief Health, Jim Campbell, Executive Lead and Tracy Administrative Officer on behalf of the Fort St. John McLellan, Director both of Mental Health and Addictions Hospital Project Steering Committee, the Directors and Betty Morris, Chief Operating Officer for the were advised that the project is proceeding on time northeast, to the meeting to talk about the new model for and on budget; however, the committee has some delivery of mental health services throughout Northern concerns regarding the effect the HST may have on Health. the budget. Some of the points brought forward included that Ö In response to the Regional District’s request, addictions and mental illness are more prevalent in Caribou Road Services (CRS) will move the Mile 22 society than often thought; generally, approximately carcass disposal site back further into the gravel pit. fourteen percent of the population will experience mental Ö The Chair or her designate was authorized to attend health and/or addiction issues. Statistics indicate there is the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) approximately fifty to seventy percent of co-occurrence Sustainable Communities Conference and Trade or dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance misuse. Show to be held in Victoria February 8 to 10, 2011. As a result, Northern Health is developing an integrated model to create efficiencies in existing services and new Ö Electoral Area Directors were authorized to attend models of service delivery that are more effective, within the Fraser Basin Council and One Sky’s GO2 existing budgets. Carshare Cooperative Workshop on Transportation Demand Management for Northern Communities, Their present focus is to support Northern Health’s November 2 and 3, 2010 in Smithers, BC. Primary Care model, integrate services with physicians, acute care, home and community care, public health, etc. Ö Director Hiebert was authorized to attend the and increase linkages with community services and First Dawson Creek Athletic Association Annual General Nations service provider. Meeting to be held at the Dawson Creek Golf Club ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~ U ~U ~ U ~ on November 17, 2010. Other Highlights YZ ~ ~YZ ~ ~ WX ~ ~ YZ ~ ~ YZ Next Regional Board Meeting Ö The following Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) applications were authorized to proceed to the The next regular meeting of the Regional Board will Agricultural Land Commission (ALC): be held Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. - Subdivision 139/2010 (Gladysz); and in the Boardroom of the Peace River Regional District - Subdivision 141/2010 (Sluggett). office, at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC.
For additional information, please contact the Peace River Regional District at: Box 810, (1981 Alaska Avenue) Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8, 9505 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 4N4 Telephone: (250) 784-3200; Fax: (250) 784-3201 Telephone: (250) 785-8084; Fax: (250) 785-1125 [email protected] Toll-free Telephone: [800] 670-7773 Website: www.prrd.ca [email protected]
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You’re invited to attend a TransCanada Open House to find out more about the proposed Groundbirch Mainline (Saturn Section) Project. The open house will be a come- and-go format. Members of the public are welcome to attend at the following venues: If you cannot attend the event, Tuesday, November 9, 2010 but would like to learn more, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. please contact us: McLeod Community Hall, Progress, BC Blaine Trout, Project Manager Wednesday, November 10, 2010 TransCanada 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 450 – 1st Street SW Pomeroy Inn, Chetwynd, BC Calgary, AB T2P 5H1 Bring your questions, ideas, and input and we’ll supply Tel: 403.920.6684 the refreshments. We’re looking forward to meeting Toll Free: 1.800.661.3805 you and becoming an active and long-term member of the community.
TransCanada Page 176 of 258 Groundbirch Open House MEMBER RELEASE October 25, 2010
TO: UBCM Members FROM: Union of BC Municipalities RE: CABINET & MINISTRY CHANGES
The provincial government has announced major changes to the structure of the provincial government.
The Ministry of Community and Rural Development has been replaced by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The new Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development is Honourable Stephanie Cadieux and the new Deputy Minister is Grant Main, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
The new ministry is responsible for the following programs:
MINISTRY OF COMMUNITY, SPORT AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT General Responsibilities Community Charter Local government Vancouver Urban Development Agreement University Endowment Lands Property assessment Sports and recreation Film policy and classification Arts and culture programs
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions Board of Examiners BC Assessment Authority BC Games Society BC Arts Council Property Assessment Appeal Board Islands Trust Fund Board Provincial Capital Commission Royal BC Museum Corporation
Major Changes: New Responsibilities: The new ministry includes the following responsibilities, which were moved from Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport and Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts: Sports and recreation Film policy and classification Arts and culture programs
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Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions BC Games Society BC Arts Council Provincial Capital Commission Royal BC Museum Corporation
Old Responsibilities: The rural development sections have been moved for the most part to the Ministry of Regional Economic and Skills Development (new Minister is Honourable Moira Stillwell, Deputy Minister is Philip Steenkamp): Regional economic and rural development Economic development policy Mountain pine beetle Columbia Basin Trust Rural BC Secretariat
Major Agencies, Boards and Commissions Regional economic and rural development Economic development policy Mountain pine beetle Columbia Basin Trust Rural BC Secretariat
OTHER MAJOR CHANGES The province has separated the Ministry of Attorney General and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. The new Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General is Honourable Rich Coleman and he is also the Minister Responsible for Housing. The new Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General is Lori Wanamaker. The new ministry will be responsible for a range of policy issues, such as police and correctional services, provincial emergency management, crime prevention programs, housing and homeless policy, building policy, liquor control and licensing, gaming policy and community gaming grants.
A new Minister of State for Building Code Renewal under the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General has been established. The Honourable Naomi Yamamoto has been appointed as new Minister of State for Building Code Renewal.
A new Ministry of Natural Resource Operations has been established the new Minister is Honourable Steve Thomson and the Deputy Ministers are Steve Carr and Doug Konkin. The Ministry will be responsible for a broad range of policy measures, such as crown land allocation and authorizations, mines and minerals permitting, water use planning, resorts & alpine ski developments, watershed restoration, fish, wildlife and habitat management, drought management, dam and dyke safety, flood plain management, invasive plants, archaeology and heritage conservation, and wildfire management.
The Ministry of Health Services has been expanded to include both health service delivery and the prevention of disease. Some of the new responsibilities include the Provincial Health Officer, mental health and addiction services, healthy living and ActNow BC.
For the full details on the changes to the provincial cabinet and changes to ministry responsibilities go to www.gov.bc.ca.
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APPENDIX 1
List of Ministers and Deputy Ministers
Ministers with new or changed portfolios and the Deputy Minister include: • Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation – Hon. Barry Penner Deputy Minister – Steve Munro • Minister of Agriculture – Hon. Ben Stewart Deputy Minister – Wes Shoemaker • Minister of State for Building Code Renewal – Hon. Naomi Yamamoto • Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development – Hon. Stephanie Cadieux Deputy Minister – Grant Main • Minister of Education – Hon. George Abbott Deputy Minister – James Gorman • Minister of Energy – Hon. Bill Bennett Deputy Minister – Robin Junger • Minister of Environment – Hon. Murray Coell Deputy Minister – Cairine MacDonald • Minister of Finance (Minister Responsible for Small Business) – Hon. Colin Hansen Deputy Minister – Graham Whitmarsh • Minister of Forests, Mines and Lands – Hon. Pat Bell Deputy Minister – Dana Hayden • Minister of Health Services – Hon. Kevin Falcon Deputy Minister – John Dyble • Minister of Labour – Hon. Iain Black Deputy Minister – Rob Lapper • Minister of Natural Resource Operations – Hon. Steve Thomson Deputy Minister and Chief Operating Officer – Steve Carr Deputy Minister and Chief Executive Officer – Doug Konkin • Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General (Minister Responsible for Housing) - Hon. Rich Coleman Deputy Minister – Lori Wanamaker • Minister of Regional Economic and Skills Development – Hon. Moira Stilwell Deputy Minister – Philip Steenkamp • Minister of Science and Universities – Hon. Ida Chong Deputy Minister – Don Fast • Minister of Social Development – Hon. Kevin Krueger Deputy Minister – David Morhart • Minister of Tourism, Trade and Investment (Minister Responsible for the Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat) – Hon. Margaret MacDiarmid Deputy Minister – Martyn Brown
Ministers retaining existing portfolios: • Attorney General – Hon. Mike de Jong Deputy Minister – David Loukidelis • Minister of Children and Family Development – Hon. Mary Polak Deputy Minister – Lesley du Toit • Minister of Citizens’ Services – Hon. Mary McNeil Deputy Minister – Kim Henderson • Minister of State for Climate Action – Hon. John Yap • Minister of State for Mining – Hon. Randy Hawes • Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure – Hon. Shirley Bond Deputy Minister – Peter Milburn
Office of the Premier Deputy Minister to the Premier and Cabinet Secretary – Allan Seckel Deputy Minister, Corporate Initiatives – Lorne Brownsey
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September/October 2010 Future directions considered at AGM
By SARA GRADY ated true legacies.” Bell also announced that the Licensees from woodlots across BC gath- first of the “Minister of Forests ered in Quesnel for the 13th Annual AGM to and Range Award of Excellence address issues ranging from invasive species for Woodlot Management” will to carbon credits and environmental steward- be presented in 2011, with a total ship and got some great hospitality and enter- of up to $8,500 awarded across tainment wrapped up in the deal. the three forest regions. Success- It was a fitting venue for this year’s meet- ful candidates will be recognized ing: the Cariboo Regional District was re- for accomplishments and contri- cently named 2010-2011 Forest Capital of butions in site productivity, im- Canada by the Canadian Forestry Associa- proved utilization and stream- tion, an honour that recognizes the innovation lined administration. Members and dedication of the area’s forest practitio- can check out the details and get ners. submission forms at Friday’s agenda was chock full for dele- www.woodlot.bc.ca. gates. After a hearty breakfast and warm wel- Members of the Quesnel come from Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom – Woodlot Association were also the first civic leader to pass a Wood First by- handing out cash at Friday’s fes- law – delegates dove right into business with tivities. The Quesnel Community committee reports and updates from all quar- Foundation, an organization ters. dedicated to improving the qual- The afternoon Keynote Speaker, Antony ity of life for its citizens, was the Marcil, delivered a thought-provoking talk on benefactor of a $50,000 donation the merits of the Forest Stewardship Council, from the local chapter of the fed- a certification program designed to harmonize Ted Traer talks about the process of "sugaring off" — tapping eration. economic, social and environmental impera- his birch trees to produce syrup. Moose Meadows Farm, run by Field tours on Saturday pro- tives in the industry. Members were inter- Ted and his family, is an extremely ambitious example of a value- vided members with opportuni- added woodlot operation. SARA GRADY PHOTO ested to learn that a considerable number of ties to enjoy the beautiful terrain standards set by this international watchdog lar award for each recipient. Rob Blake, Anne and examine the practices of local woodlot are already entrenched practices in the BC Davidson and Alex Hartford were lauded by licensees. Guests on the West tour got a snap- Woodlot program. Bell. shot of some creative families pursuing value- Pat Bell, Minister of Forests and Range, “ A woodlot licensee is a tree planter, har- added ventures on their property, while those was on hand to recognize three licensees from vester, miller and small business manager – going East explored woodlots dealing with Williams Lake, Vanderhoof and Quadra Is- all at the same time,” said Bell. “While all fire management and invasive species issues, land for their lasting contribution to woodlot licensees have long-term relationships with travelling north to Barkerville as storyteller management. The honours, awarded at the the forest they manage and the communities John Massier entertained them with local lore Friday night banquet, came with a $500 dol- they live in, the three I recognized have cre- along the way.
Woodlot Page 197 of 258 Communicator - Sep/Oct, 2010 Licensee positive on long-term future By DEBORAH GREAVES
In the fall of 2009, Quesnel woodlot licen- see Chris Elden was permitted to take his first harvest of mostly Douglas Fir from his recently awarded woodlot, which occupies land that spreads over the shoulders of Chocolate Mountain. There are many challenges for all forest managers in the Forestry Capital of Canada these days, even before the beginning of the many fires in the area this year. The log mar- ket has been poor in 2010, with low demand for saw logs at profitable prices, said Elden, and plywood can’t be made from beetle- killed trees. Despite both the smoke and uncertainty hanging over the entire Cariboo Regional District in which Woodlot 0527 lies, Chris ELDEN: “I’m bullish on the forest industry. I believe it will change, evolve and survive. New economic Elden is hopeful for the future. bases are slowly being built.” PHOTO DEBORAH GREAVES “ I’m bullish on the forest industry. I be- lieve it will change, evolve and survive. New growing more through innovative and inten- “ How do we apply all of this information economic bases are slowly being built.” sive forest management. in a manner that benefits the environment That said, Elden worries that after the bee- As a Director of The Woodlot Product De- and the species that it supports? The greatest tle-killed wood is no longer useable, BC may velopment Council, Elden is committed to advantage for survival of any system is diver- have problems providing the volume of wood sifting through mountains of available infor- sity,” he said. “Woodlots have this on both a that may be demanded by the US, and other mation to determine what has potential, ask if micro- and macro- scale due to their spatial markets such as China. it’s applicable to woodlots and, if so, deter- and biotic variability and the individuality of Quesnel’s forests are 75% pine, much of mine how the WPDC can support its devel- each licensee and their management which has been killed. opment. style. There continues to be many forces that “The forest industry here will work to decrease this diversity, survive by doing more with less, The Woodlot Product Development Council but there are countering forces and by diversifying, such as The primary work of the WPDC involves: that can foster and increase it.” making more diverse products • Guiding and supporting the Federation in the many initiatives Though he holds a license to with smaller units of wood, and that it undertakes to support the survival and prosperity of manage Woodlot 0527 on behalf making products using new proc- woodlots of the people of all BC and to esses,” said Elden. • Leading and supporting the development or expansion of the profit from the careful harvest of The BC government, he said, products and services that woodlots/forests can produce or its trees, Chris Elden is clearly a is looking for ways to address have the potential to provide man who feels the license to this the coming shortage of trees, and • Filtering through the almost endless potential of opportunities forest area has values beyond the has begun to focus funding on to find ones that have real potential for woodlots financial possibilities.
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File # 0390-01
Report To: Mayor and Council
From: Executive Assistant
Subject: Administration Report No. 264/10 Council Conference Reports
Meeting: Regular Council
Meeting Date: November 8, 2010
For information only
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS:
Grace Fika, “Acting” City Manager
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Council Policy No. 98/09 states that a written report summarizing the conference/seminar must be attached to the travel expense claim form to receive reimbursement for travel expenses.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Councillor Dan Davies – 2010 Northeast BC Coal Forum – Chetwynd • 2010 Council Travel Expenses
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Sandra Wheeler Executive Assistant November 1, 2010
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File # 7130-20-20, 7130-03-02 Report To: Mayor and Council
From: Director of Corporate Affairs
Subject: Administration Report No. 260/10 Emergency Coordinator Appointment
Meeting: Regular Council
Meeting Date: November 8, 2010
RECOMMENDATION NO. 1:
“THAT, the City of Fort St. John appoint Jeanne Walsh, the City’s Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator, to be the City’s Emergency Coordinator as per the City of Fort St. John Emergency Measures Program Bylaw No. 1751, 2005 effective immediately.”
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Under the Emergency Program Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.111, municipal councils must establish and maintain an emergency management organization to develop and implement emergency plans and other preparedness, response and recovery measures for emergencies and disasters with responsibility for the whole of the municipality.
The City of Fort St. John adopted Bylaw No. 1751, 2005, A Bylaw to Establish a Municipal Emergency Measures Program which outlines Council’s requirement to appoint an individual to the position of Emergency Coordinator. The Emergency Coordinator shall act as the head of the Municipal Emergency Program and facilitate the development, maintenance and implementation of emergency preparedness, response and recovery measures through the Municipal Emergency Program.
Earlier this year Council, as part of the City’s staffing plan, approved the hiring of the new position of Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator. The intent of this new position was that the person hired would take over the responsibility for the safety and emergency management aspects of the organization. On October 4, 2010, Jeanne Walsh was awarded the position. Since her hire date she has been working with Jim Rogers, who has been the Municipal Emergency Operations Coordinator since his appointment on March 6, 2004, to facilitate the transition.
Administration Report No. 260/10 Page 209 of 258 Emergency Coordinator Appointment Both parties feel that Ms. Walsh has the knowledge and expertise to take over the role effective immediately. Mr. Rogers has indicated he will continue to provide Ms. Walsh with his expertise as requested or required.
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
None
ALTERNATE RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. “THAT, the City of Fort St. John appoint Jeanne Walsh, the City’s Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator, to be the City’s Emergency Coordinator as per the City of Fort St. John Emergency Measures Program Bylaw No. 1751, 2005 effective immediately.”
2. “THAT, the City of Fort St. John appoint Jeanne Walsh, the City’s Safety and Emergency Management Coordinator, to be the City’s Emergency Coordinator as per the City of Fort St. John Emergency Measures Program Bylaw No. 1751, 2005, effective ______.”
ATTACHMENTS:
City of Fort St. John Emergency Measures Bylaw No. 1751, 2005
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Grace Fika Director of Corporate Affairs November 2, 2010
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File # 0390-01
Report To: Mayor and Council
From: Director of Legislative and Administrative Services
Subject: Administration Report No. 261/10 Organized Crime Summit Survey Poll
Meeting: Regular Council
Meeting Date: November 8, 2010
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratification of Council Survey Poll:
“THAT, the following Council Survey Poll conducted on October 29, 2010 be ratified:
“THAT, Mayor Lantz be authorized to attend the Prince George – Gang Crime Summit – Community Solutions taking place on November 1 and 2, 2010, AND FURTHER THAT, the expense be allocated to Council’s travel account.”
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS:
Not applicable.
Grace Fika, “Acting” City Manager
Method of Poll: Email
Administration Report No. 261/10 Page 223 of 258 Organized Crime Summit Survey Poll
Survey Completed: October 29, 2010
Member of Council Yes No Unavailable Mayor Lantz √ Councillor Ackerman √ Councillor Christensen √ Councillor Davies √ Councillor Evans √ Councillor Irwin √ Councillor Bolin √ Approved 5
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Janet Prestley Director of Legislative and Administrative Services October 29, 2010
Administration Report No. 261/10 Page 224 of 258 Organized Crime Summit Survey Poll
File # 2380-20
Report To: Mayor and Council
From: Sarah Cockerill Director of Community Services
Subject: Administration Report No. 262/10 North Peace Leisure Pool Concession Lease – Council Survey Poll
Meeting: Regular Council
Meeting Date: November 8, 2010
RECOMMENDATION:
Ratification of Council Survey Poll:
“THAT, the following Council Survey Poll conducted on October 26, 2010 be ratified:
“THAT, City staff be authorized to enter into lease agreement negotiations with Shane Sitwell of Mcessions Ltd. for the purposes of developing a new (1) year lease agreement with the option to renew for an additional two (2) years for the supply of concessions at the North Peace Leisure Pool.”
Method of Poll: Email Survey Completed: October 26, 2010
Member of Council Yes No Unavailable Mayor Lantz √ Councillor Ackerman √ Councillor Christensen √ Councillor Davies √ Councillor Evans √ Councillor Irwin √ Councillor Bolin √ Approved 6
Administration Report No. 262/10 Page 225 of 258 North Peace Leisure Pool Concession Lease Survey Poll CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS: Not applicable.
Grace Fika, “Acting” City Manager
CURRENT SITUATION:
A request for proposals to operate the Concessions at the North Peace Leisure Pool was advertised throughout September 2010.
Each proposal was reviewed based on predetermined criteria and Mr. Shane Sitwell of Mcessions Ltd. submitted the successful proposal.
Mr. Sitwell’s menu is not only affordable, but offers healthy choices for athletes and children using our recreation facility. He has experience and staff in place already, as he is the current operator of Munchies convenience store and food counter.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Sarah Cockerill Director of Community Services October 22, 2010
Administration Report No. 262/10 Page 226 of 258 North Peace Leisure Pool Concession Lease Survey Poll
File # 0360-20
Report To: Mayor and Council
From: City Manager
Subject: Administration Report No. 263/10 Tourism Fort St John Board Appointments
Meeting: Regular Council
Meeting Date: November 8, 2010
RECOMMENDATION:
“THAT, Council appoint Moira Green to the Tourism Fort St. John Board for a two Year Term ending December, 2012.”
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS:
Support recommendation.
Grace Fika, “Acting” City Manager
CURRENT SITUATION:
Appointed Board Members Lisa Wildman and Julie Vander Linden have resigned from the Tourism Fort St. John Board.
The Board is respectfully requesting that Ms. Moira Green be appointed to fill a two year term on the Board.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Administration Report No. 263/10 Page 227 of 258 Tourism Fort St. John Board Appointment
The Tourism Fort St. John Board is made up of representatives of the community who have experience and passion for tourism. The Board has been tasked to act as the lead organization to further a tourism development plan and initiatives on behalf of the community.
Currently, the following community representatives sit on the Tourism Fort St. John Board: • Andy Ackerman, Brian Kane and Sue Popesku are serving two year terms to expire December 2011 • Erika Lange, Ella Fraser, Roger Gregoire & Darren Thompson are serving a three year term to expire December 2012 • There is still one vacant position at present that needs to be filled.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Tourism Fort St. John Board Letter of Request
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Sarah Cockerill Director of Community Services November 2, 2010
Administration Report No. 263/10 Page 228 of 258 Tourism Fort St. John Board Appointment Administration Report No. 263/10 Page 229 of 258 Tourism Fort St. John Board Appointment
File #5340-01, 1855-01
Report To: Mayor and Council
From: Director of Public Works & Utilities
Subject: Administration Report No. 265/10 Provincial Emergency Program Funding
Meeting: Regular Council
Meeting Date: November 8, 2010
SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS:
The Director of Public Works and the Director of Finance played an integral part in gathering the information necessary to obtain the disaster fund assistance provided and appreciated the quick response and assistance provided by Provincial Emergency Program staff in working through the process.
Grace Fika, “Acting” City Manager
CURRENT SITUATION:
In late August the City of Fort St. John received verbal approval that the submission form for the initial response costs was approved for the amount of $8,000. On October 25, 2010 the City of Fort St. John received written confirmation advising us that we were approved up to a maximum of $45,000 for the recovery plan submission. It is intended to have all repair work completed by November 30, 2010.
Administration Report No. 265/10 Page 230 of 258 Provincial Emergency Program Funding
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On July 29, 2010 the City of Fort St. John experienced a significant rainfall event that started at approximately 5:30 pm and continued until 7:30 that evening. As a result of the heavy rainfall, the City experienced extensive flooding in some areas, causing damage to some City infrastructure. The City applied to the province for a PEP (Provincial Emergency Program) Number to assist in the response and recovery costs of the event. This registration entitled the City of Fort St. John to be eligible to submit actual costs for the response to the event, as well as estimated or actual costs for recovery from the event. Response costs are costs sustained during and immediately after the event. Recovery costs are costs that are realized for work completed to restore the infrastructure back to a pre storm event within an allowable time frame. The initial response work was completed within three days of the event and the City submitted a cost of $8,000 to the Province.
The largest amount of damage to City infrastructure occurred at the Old Fort on the South Sewage Lagoon outfall line. Approximately 170 meters of wire caged gabion was damaged and washed away due to the high flows in the creek. As well there was a large amount of fill material that was displaced during the event. The estimated cost to repair the damage to the gabion and earth berm is $45,000. This cost estimate was forwarded to the Provincial Emergency Program in September.
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
There will be some costs incurred in the 2010 operating budget. The Disaster Fund Assistance only covers 80% of the approved amount for any recovery work. There are sufficient funds available in the 2010 operating budget to cover these additional costs.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Don Demers Director of Public Works & Utilities November 3, 2010.
Administration Report No. 265/10 Page 231 of 258 Provincial Emergency Program Funding
File # 8100-20 Report To: Mayor and Council
From: City Manager
Subject: Administration Report No. 266/10 Music Capital of Northern BC Initiatives – North Peace Cultural Centre
Meeting: Regular Council
Meeting Date: November 8, 2010
For discussion and direction from Council.
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS:
If Council is in favour of proceeding there are essentially two options. Council can discuss and approve the project as per recommendation No. 2 in this report or approve in principle and refer to 2011 budget discussions. Operating budget discussions, however, do not necessarily allow for good debate and/or understanding of new initiatives such as these. As outlined by the Director of Community Services, this project would enhance our exposure and take us to another level in highlighting our designation as the Music Capital of Northern BC.
Grace Fika, “Acting” City Manager
CURRENT SITUATION:
“Face the Music” is a pilot project designed to celebrate our new designation as the Music Capital of Northern BC. This project, spearheaded by the North Peace Cultural Centre and its partners, will bring the Music Capital of Northern BC celebrations to a new level, with activities and engagement throughout a 12 month period.
This initiative focuses on growing our artists with grassroots level training opportunities. Monthly workshops would be coordinated for our local musicians geared towards expanding their skill set. Featuring touring professionals and knowledgeable instructors, the workshops will offer skill development in areas such as musical training and
Administration Report No. 266/10 Page 232 of 258 Music Capital of Northern BC Initiative - North Peace Cultural Centre professional and marketing development, plus gives participants exposure to new concepts and ideas.
This type of community engagement, and the process of “Growing Our Own”, parallels our strategy in the promotion of high performance sports with our new partnership with Pacific Sport Northern BC at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. By providing new opportunities to local musicians throughout the year, Fort St. John can solidify our Music Capital of Northern BC title, while stimulating social, cultural, educational and economic growth for our community.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In July 2009, Council passed a resolution that recognizes music, along with art, culture and recreation as one of the pillars of a good quality of life for community residents, therefore, designated Fort St. John the “Music Capital of Northern BC”.
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
The City’s contribution to this one year pilot project would be financial only as the project sponsor in the amount of $20,000 to come from 2011 operating budget 01-20-712-221 Programs and Special Events Account.
ALTERNATE RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. “THAT, the sponsorship request from the North Peace Cultural Centre for the “Face the Music” pilot project be approved in principle and included as part of the 2011 operating budget deliberations.”
2. “THAT, Council approve the sponsorship request from the North Peace Cultural Centre for the “Face the Music” pilot project, AND FURTHER THAT, the $20,000 sponsorship be allocated to the 2011 operating budget account number 01-20-712-221. ”
3. “THAT, Council regretfully decline the North Peace Cultural Centre’s sponsorship request for the “Face the Music” pilot project as presented.”
4. “THAT, Council receives Administration Report No. 266/10 - Music Capital of Northern BC Initiatives – North Peace Cultural Centre for information.”
ATTACHMENTS:
• North Peace Cultural Centre’s Face the Music Proposal
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Sarah Cockerill Director of Community Services November 3, 2010
Administration Report No. 266/10 Page 233 of 258 Music Capital of Northern BC Initiative - North Peace Cultural Centre 10015-loothAvenue Fort St John, BC V1J 1Y7 5 P. 250.785.1992 F.250.785.1510
November 1, 201 0
Mayor and Council City of Fort St John 10631 - 100th Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 325
Mayor Lantz and Members of Council;
Following round table discussions with Dave Tolley, Bettyanne Hampton, Ian Bruvelt and the City regarding cultural opportunities, the following concept and resulting proposal was drafted, with the goal of further strengthening Fort St John's Music Capital of the North designation and positioning our community as 'the place to play' in the north.
Recognition of the benefits the arts and cultural sector has on the social, economic and educational health of our community is evident and the engagement and contribution by the City is recognizable. It is a pleasure to work and play in this vibrant environment.
Please find included in the enclosed information, a brief description of the workshop project including: Intended goals, objectives and projected outcomes Projected Workshops + Projected budget
Thank you for receiving this proposal. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss the project more fully with you. Please don't hesitate to contact me at 250 785-1992 or [email protected] with any questions, concerns or additional .x-
Bettyanne Hampton Executive Director North Peace Cultural Center
Cc: Dave Tolley, Musician/Consultant. [email protected]
Administration Report No. 266/10 Page 234 of 258 Music Capital of Northern BC Initiative - North Peace Cultural Centre FACE THE MUSIC...a workshops series serving Fort St John, Music Capital of the North
$ CULTURAL SUMMARY
Though just under a year old, the "Music Capital of the North" has already begun to build on the reputation its designation suggests. The community has embraced its title; a 'scene' has developed; Fort St John is becoming a place for musicians to gather, for residents to enjoy and visitors to explore.
A new cultural evolution is evident, particularly within the music sector. The success of the City's recent initiative - Music That Moves You" which brought live music onto busses, emphasized creative opportunities while fulfilling its goal to increase ridership. It paved the way for the next step in positioning Fort St John as the forerunner in creative community development for the north.
PROPOSED PROJECT: FACE THE MUSIC - A WORKSHOP SERIES
Over the next 12 months the series would:
Host up to 10 workshops with touring andlor artists which will serve to further education, interest, professional development, business investment and overall community involvement in the Arts. Create linkage with target community groups who will be involved in attendinglsupporting the workshops (including local musicians, Stage North, Registered music teachers association, Choirs, spoken word and poetry group, School District etc.) Build a media parcel around the workshops for the purpose of developing businesses support, tourism support, and establishing visibility for the City as the Music Capital of the North.
The above would serve as a pilot project, to be reviewed and further developed in the future, as per City recommendations.
CONCEPT
Touring or visiting artists are, for various reasons often engaged for a single performance, and then they leave town onto the next show. Through Face the Music the artist would be engaged for an additional performance, the financial and professional benefits of which help to establish Fort St John as a more attractive musical destination to the artist; and give further credence to the "Music Capital of the North" brand.
The format would move around a 90 minute educational experience geared to stimulate personal artistic knowledge and development. The workshops would be inclusive to a wide skill set, as opposed to a specific level (e.g.: not just advanced); be interactive; and create awareness of our existing resources. Workshops participants should expect to reach at least one 'aha' moment in the workshop
WORKSHOPS
Music workshops with touring artists + Music and promotional workshops with local artists + Cultural Community development with external presenters (e.g. Arts Summit) + Professional development sessions with established presenters
SCHEDULED 1 PROPOSED (to date)
Peter Katz - The Craft of Songwriting Memeza Africa - Full-on Movement and Vocal Workshop + Guy Davis - Broadway Actor and Blues musician + Drumming workshops + Self promotion and social media
Administration Report No. 266/10 Page 235 of 258 Music Capital of Northern BC Initiative - North Peace Cultural Centre FACE THE MUSIC...a workshops series seruing Fort St John, Music Capital of the North
PROJECTED BUDGET
The budget is based on up to 10 workshop events. Year two is shown to reflect anticipated growth. We request $20,000 from the City of Fort St John to implement this pilot project, the parameters of which can be refined and aligned with City policy. Year Year Projected Expenses ONE TWO
artist fees 6000 8000 accoms 1500 1800 hospitality 1000 1200 venue 3000 3500 advertising 2000 3000 posters /design 2500 2800 printing/communications 1000 1400 administration 2000 2200 host 1000 1200 Total projected Expenses 20000 25100
Projected Revenue
workshop registration 1000 1200 sponsorship 3900 City Funding 20000 20000 Total Projected Revenue 21 000 25100 Net ProfitILoss 0 0
PROJECT SPONSORIPARTNER City of Fort St John
ANTICIPATED PARTNERS North Peace Cultural Center, Northern Groove, Northern Grande Quality Inn, food service providers.
ANTICIPATED PARTICIPANTS Touring artists, local artists, residents of Fort St John, FSJ Arts Council, School District, North Peace Cultural Center, Visitors Centre, Tourisrr~Fort St John, Community Groups, The Rabbit Hole, Whole Wheat and Honey, Tim and Tykes, Patch Java, Northern Grande Quality Inn, Music Stores, Media, Press, and more.
DESIRED OUTCOMES
Create a more connected music and arts community Strengthen the music capital designation; Stimulate social, cultural, educational and economic growth. Enjoy more music, more often, in more places!
Administration Report No. 266/10 Page 236 of 258 Music Capital of Northern BC Initiative - North Peace Cultural Centre
File # 8020-01
Report To: Mayor and Council
From: Sarah Cockerill, Director of Community Services
Subject: Administration Report No. 267/10 Parent and Tot Skating
Meeting: Regular Council
Meeting Date: November 8, 2010
SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS:
For council’s information. As the Director of Community Services has indicated, safety is a priority in developing programs for the public use of our facilities.
Grace Fika, “Acting” City Manager.
CURRENT SITUATION:
This administration report is provided in response to the letter submitted to the City by Hannah Giesbrecht regarding the use of sleds on the oval ice surface at the Enerplex.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City has designed all skate times for the enjoyment of skating. Skating times are not intended for parents to take infants or anyone else who does not have blades/skates on their feet. Parent & Tot time is for children to skate unimpeded by faster, potentially more unpredictable users.
Administration Report No. 267/10 Page 237 of 258 Parent and Tot Skating The Definition of Parent & Tot Skating is as follows:
“Introduce your children to skating. Parents and children skate together and practice skating skills in an enjoyable slower-paced environment. For children 7 and under, with a guardian of at least 16 years of age. Helmets are required for children, and a helmet is recommended for adults.”
Staff has researched skating facilities across Canada to compare definitions of Parent and Tot Skating. We have not found any that allows for apparatus to be pulled behind a skater, as it is recognized that it is far too dangerous to have these devices on the ice. While a parent may do their best to provide safety for their child, this rule is in place to ensure the safety of all other patrons and non-skaters sharing the ice time. These type of pull devices with infants inside are unpredictable and can tip, can be tripped over, or can ‘cut off’ skaters intending to pass. Add to that the novice level of skating that is encouraged during these times the Community Services Department implemented the rule comparable to other facilities across Canada: to not have sleds or similar equipment on the ice. Community Services does not allow a parent to carry or have a child attached to them (such as in a ‘Snuggly’) while skating. It is not the intention of Parent & Tot Skating, or any other skating program time, for parents to skate without a child doing the same. To allow sleds on the ice would increase the City’s liability risk since this is not a “best practice”.
Further, sleds and boots bring dirt and grit that pose dangers for our speed skaters using the oval at high speeds at adjacent ice times to public skate. One pebble in the ice can be disastrous to an athlete.
Unlike Public Skate times, where there is a Recreation Attendant on the ice to ensure public safety and adherence to skating and facility etiquette, Parent & Tot and Senior’s Skate ice times are not staffed by City employees. While this rule has been in effect since the opening of the Pomeroy Sport Centre, staff may not have known users were pulling sleds in previous years. We have worked hard to continually implement and enforce rules to ensure the safety of all users at this new facility.
As an alternative, staff will be developing a schedule for the walking track as of December 1, 2010 that will have time slots for parent/child stroller walking. This will allow Moms and Dads to walk with their infants/toddlers in a controlled environment.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Letter from Hannah Giesbrecht
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Sarah Cockerill Director of Community Services November 3, 2010
Administration Report No. 267/10 Page 238 of 258 Parent and Tot Skating Hannah Giesbrecht 10711 103 Avenue Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 2J2 (250) 785 4243 [email protected]
November 2, 2010
Dear Mayor and City Council,
First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to review this letter and for considering my proposal.
Last winter it was wonderful to have access to the Enerplex during public skating times and Parent‐Tot skating times. My little son loved to be on the ice in his sled as I pulled him around the oval and it was a refreshing outing for me as a stay‐at‐home mom. This year I was excited to return with my two children in tow to enjoy some much needed out of the house time. It is difficult being a mom of young children in Fort St. John in the winter. We do not have many options for recreational activities in the cold winter months … 6 months at least are too cold for little ones to be outside much at all.
Upon arriving at the Enerplex last Friday (October 29th) for our first skate of the year, I was met with disappointment, and not just myself, but another mom who had joined me with her two little ones both under the age of two. We were quickly notified by the receptionist that we were not permitted to take our little sleds onto the ice for our tots to ride in. Upon further inquiry I came to understand that the reason for this new rule was twofold. Firstly, there appeared to be some safety concerns from last year with the use of sleds during public skate times. Secondly, outside sleds had the potential of having salt, sand and gravel on them and hence causing problems with the ice being kept in good condition. I would like to address those two concerns with suggestions so that we moms of little ones can still use this wonderful public facility over the coming months.
The safety issue is understandable. During public skate times there can be a number of skaters on the oval with varying degrees of skill and agility on skates. It would not be prudent to assume that taking a sled on the ice and manoeuvring amongst the other skaters is completely safe. However, there are allotted anywhere from 2 to 4 hours on the oval each day of the week to public skating. As a frequent public skater last year I found there was plenty of ice time with only two or three other skaters on the ice at the same time as myself and often I was there completely alone. I’m sure this second year into the Enerplex being open those numbers will increase, however, I propose that we make available a time that is indeed for parents & tots. It doesn’t have to be every day. It could be a one hour session 2 or 3 times per week. The current “Parent‐Tot” skate time is obviously not really set up for parents and tots. Tots as you may recall, are small people just learning to walk and do not do well on skates or blades at all. By the time our little ones are ready to try on blades they are leaving behind those clumsy toddler years. At the risk of becoming tedious to you, I’ll not carry on, but suggest that we have both a “Parent‐ Tot” skate time and a “Parent‐New Little Skater” skate time (which seems to be the current use of the Parent‐Tot hour). This would give our new little skaters ice time without big fast people or sleds that may randomly take them off their feet more than they are already. The parents of little tots such as me would also have an allotted time to take out the little ones in our care when we are not causing undue
Administration Report No. 267/10 Page 239 of 258 Parent and Tot Skating concern in the parents of new skaters or of the public skaters. We would of course, take responsibility of our own young and due care for the other parents & tots on the ice.
As for the concern of our own sleds carrying rocks, sand or salt onto the ice surface, may I suggest that the Enerplex could have sleds or sliding disks for us to use that are specifically for the ice. They could be donated by one of the many contributors to the Enerplex and would be appreciated more than their small cost would incur I’m certain. Or perhaps the maintenance fund could afford a dozen or two of these inexpensive sleds as it would literally be saving the ice from the need of more maintenance. If there is no fund to make this donation or contributor who would step forward, a donation from the community could be called for, or a parent may not mind paying a dollar or two to ‘rent’ the sled from the Enerplex for their tot.
In 2009, Fort St. John had the highest birth rate per capita for the province. Last year Fort St. John topped the charts for the Nation’s per capita birth rate. I am not the only mom who is hoping for a warm place to take her little ones and get some exercise during our long winters. Please consider my request and suggestions, or perhaps some brainstorming of the council can give us the option of using the Enerplex with a better proposal for solving these problems. At any rate, I truly hope we “parents & tots” will not be excluded from using this wonderful facility built by our community and for our community.
Again, thank you very much for your time and patience, I await your response.
Sincerely,
Hannah Giesbrecht
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File # 0360-20
Report To: Mayor and Council
From: Director of Community Services
Subject: Administration Report No. 269/10 Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw No. 2049, 2010
Meeting: Regular Council
Meeting Date: November 8, 2010
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2:
“THAT, Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw No. 2049, 2010 be introduced and read for the first three times by title only, AND FURTHER THAT, Council Committee Portfolio of Responsibilities Council Policy No. 30/10 be amended to reflect the Tourism Board rather than the Tourism Advisory Committee.”
CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS:
Grace Fika, “Acting” City Manager
CURRENT SITUATION:
Tourism Fort St. John is proposing changes to their bylaw that establishes the legal framework under which the Board must function. Tourism Fort St. John feels that these changes reflect their new reality after a couple of years of growing.
The following are the Board’s recommendations that have been included in the proposed bylaw that is attached:
Administration Report No. 269/10 Page 241 of 258 Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw 2049, 2010 • Section 2.0 Purpose – Tourism Fort St John felt that after they completed the Tourism Foundations process they needed to focus on what they actually do. Therefore, they feel they have removed redundancies from the original purpose, to make it a shortened and more meaningful purpose as follows:
“The purpose of the Board is to provide strategic leadership to the City of Fort St John in tourism through: • A community based approach to tourism • Partnerships with key stakeholders and organizations • Implementation of the approved Tourism Plan”
• Section 6.0 Responsibilities including: • Adding a new 6.1 – “Prepare a three year plan which follows the priorities outlined in the approved Tourism Plan.”
• Revision of Old 6.1; (New 6.2) –“Through the Chair, report annually to Council on the Board’s accomplishments, budget and priorities for the next fiscal year”
• Revision of Old 6.6 (new 6.7) – “To develop key partnerships such as Northern BC Tourism that will ensure the long term sustainability of tourism in Fort St John”
• Deletion of Old 6.7 – “To research event opportunities and bring them to the attention of local groups who have an interest or expertise in that particular area” Tourism Fort St John would also like to add 6.10, which describes the role of the City liaison on their Board as they would like to see it operate. However, this recommended change does not fit within Council’s original mandate and intent given to the Board when the Bylaw was created: • Addition of 6.10 – “The role of the City Council Liaison person is to facilitate action items between the City and the Board. This may include working with City staff, management or Council to further the cause of the Board at that level.” Therefore, this section was omitted from the updated bylaw.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In May 2009, the City’s Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC) recommended a new Terms of Reference for the Committee which Council approved. This change allowed the Committee to be a “Board”, and be a group of action instead of advisory in nature. This change gave the group authority to alter and implement a Tourism Development Plan.
Upon approval, the new Tourism Fort St. John Board was forwarded a letter clearly outlining various requirements listed below. As an independent Board created by this Bylaw, they were advised that: The Board will be responsible for its own administrative functions and will be required to follow the City’s purchasing policy for all expenditures. Further, they were advised that as an independent Board, they would not be provided any additional support from City Staff unless formally requested and approved by Council.
Council agreed to consider an annual budget from the Board during its base budget consultations.
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Upon bylaw approval, the new Tourism Fort St. John Board was forwarded a letter clearly outlining:
• Board meetings will be held in the same manner as Council meetings with all meetings (except as indicated within the Community Charter) being open to the public with the same requirement to post agendas and minutes of the meetings.
• The Board will establish annual goals together with a work plan for Council’s approval annually. In addition, the Board will prepare and present to Council an annual report and a budget detailing sources of revenue and expenditures and the level of financial support being requested of Council in the fall of each year.
• Council will review the mandate of the Board reviewed on a regular basis (i.e. every three to five years) to ensure that the mandate reflects the current priorities of Council and the community.
• The Board will work to support and advance Council’s goals. City Council is charged with providing direction for the City. The Board will look for ways within their own unique area of responsibilities to advance the goals of Council.
• The Board will respect Council decisions: It is important for the Board to understand that City Council is the final decision maker on all City policies. Therefore, if Council makes a decision contrary to a recommendation of the Board, the Board needs to accept the decision and focus their energy on other issues.
• The Board members must meet the same legal responsibilities as Council members (i.e. open meetings, conflict of interest, disclosure of economic interests etc.) In addition, members must adhere to administrative policies (i.e. receipt of gifts, travel, spending approvals.)
• The Board will be responsible for its own Administrative functions including agendas, minutes, websites etc. The Board will be required to follow the City’s purchasing policy for all expenditures, and forward approved expenses to the Director of Community Services for signing authority. There will be no additional support from City Staff unless formally requested and approved.
ALTERNATE RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. “THAT, Council approve all of the Tourism Fort St John Board’s recommendations including Section 6.10, AND FURTHER THAT, staff be directed to incorporate all of the revisions into a bylaw and present to Council at its next regular meeting.”
2. “THAT, Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw No. 2049, 2010 be introduced and read for the first three times by title only, AND FURTHER THAT, Council Committee Portfolio of Responsibilities Council Policy No. 30/10 be amended to reflect the Tourism Board rather than the Tourism Advisory Committee.”
Administration Report No. 269/10 Page 243 of 258 Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw 2049, 2010 3. “THAT, Council respectfully declines Tourism Fort St John Board’s request to change the Bylaw.”
4. “THAT, Council receive Administration Report No. 269/10 - Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw No. 2049, 2010 for information.”
ATTACHMENTS:
• Proposed Fort St. John Tourism Board Bylaw No. 2049, 2010 • Fort St. John Tourism Board Bylaw No. 2009, 2009 • Council Committee Portfolio of Responsibilities Policy No. 30/10
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Sarah Cockerill Director of Community Services November 2, 2010
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CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN
BYLAW NO. 2049, 2010
A Bylaw to Establish the Tourism Fort St. John Board
WHEREAS, Section 154 of the Community Charter provides authorization to municipalities to delegate its powers, duties and functions, to those bodies specifically established by Council,
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary that a Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw be established,
NOW THEREFORE, the City of Fort St. John in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
TITLE
This bylaw may be cited as “Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw No. 2049, 2010”.
1.0 NAME
The name of the Board shall be Tourism Fort St. John.
2.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of the Board is to provide strategic leadership to the City of Fort St. John in tourism through: ¾ A community based approach to tourism, ¾ Partnerships with key stakeholders and organizations, ¾ Implementation of the approved Tourism Plan.
3.0 AUTHORITY
The Board‘s annual plan and budget are approved by City Council. By this approval, the Board has authority to implement the plan.
4.0 MEMBERSHIP
4.1 The Board will consist of people who live, work or own a business or property in the City of Fort St. John and area who demonstrate a willingness to assist the City in meeting their tourism development objectives.
4.2 Representatives will be appointed by City Council and will be made up of, but not limited to, a broad base of local tourism operators and related businesses or marketing organizations in the following tourism sectors: Accommodations, Food and Beverage, Recreation and Entertainment, Retail, Travel Services and Transportation.
4.3 There will be nine representatives appointed by Council to serve a two-year term. Appointment will be based on offsetting terms so that four members’ terms will expire on odd years, and five will expire on even years. In addition to the appointed members, Council shall appoint a liaison(s) to the Board.
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4.0 MEMBERSHIP (continued)
4.4 Board members shall receive no remuneration for carrying out the business of the organization.
4.5 Any member may withdraw from the Board by delivering a written notice of resignation to the Chair of the Board. Only City Council shall have the authority to fill any vacancies on the Board. The Chair of the Board will make recommendations to City Council as to a replacement of any member who resigns from the Board.
4.6 All members appointed shall remain members of the Board until their respective successors are appointed by Council.
5.0 CONDUCT OF MEETINGS/MEMBERS
5.1 The Board shall annually elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson.
5.2 The Board shall meet at the call of the Chair, the times and dates of such meetings to be determined by the Board at its first meeting. The Board shall meet no less than six times per year.
5.3 A quorum shall be a simple majority of total Board membership.
5.4 Each member of the Board shall have one vote, including the Chairperson.
5.5 Council members on the Board are acting as a liaison only and are not voting members.
5.6 The Chairperson of the Board shall preside at all the meetings and in his/her absence, the Vice-Chairperson shall assume his/her responsibilities.
5.7 All Board meetings are open to the public. The Board may, by consensus, go in camera to discuss matters concerning land, labour or law.
5.8 The Board may appoint committees as required to meet overall City tourism development objectives. All committees will be provided specific terms of reference which will identify the task to be completed, guidelines to follow in completing the identified task, along with termination dates.
5.9 Council may at any time at their sole discretion, and in consultation with the Board, terminate individual members of the Board.
5.10 Board members may, from time to time, have access to information that would result in a conflict of interest with their place of employment or in general. It shall be the responsibility of the individual member to declare any such conflict, at any time, and not be involved in the matter being discussed. Breach of confidentiality shall be reported to City Council by the Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson if the breach involves the Chairperson. City Council shall have sole discretion in terms of action concerning any breach of confidentiality by Board members.
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5.0 CONDUCT OF MEETINGS/MEMBERS (continued)
5.11 As appointed representatives of the City of Fort St. John, all Board members shall conduct themselves in a manner consistent with all applicable policies and bylaws of the City of Fort St. John.
5.12 Board members may only serve two consecutive terms. After waiting out one term of office, individuals may reapply to Council for reappointment.
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 Prepare a three year plan which follows the priorities outlined in the approved Tourism Plan.
6.2 Through the Chair, report annually to Council on the Board’s accomplishments, budget and priorities for the next fiscal year.
6.3 To solicit input and feedback from tourism operators and other key partners with the intent of supporting the community tourism plan.
6.4 To offer assistance and expertise to tourism related projects and initiatives supported by the City and/or community organizations.
6.5 To annually meet with key stakeholders to solicit input on ideas to stimulate growth of the tourism industry in Fort St. John.
6.6 To provide recommendations to Council for future tourism and tourism marketing initiatives as required or requested.
6.7 To develop key partnerships such as Northern BC Tourism that will ensure the long term sustainability of tourism in Fort St. John.
6.8 To promote and encourage tourism related training and education programs and ensure quality customer service and business excellence.
6.9 The Chair shall be the sole spokesperson for the Board unless another Board member is delegated that role by the Chair.
7.0 CITY RESOURCES AND FUNDING PROCEDURES
7.1 City staff shall act only in an advisory capacity to the Board, and shall act as a resource where applicable. 7.2 The Board will work with City staff on procedures for receiving/expending City sourced funds in accordance with City policies and procedures.
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8.0 REPEAL
The City of Fort St. John Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw No. 2009, 2009 is hereby repealed.
9.0 If any section, subsection sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the part that is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder.
READ FOR A FIRST TIME THIS DAY OF 2010
READ FOR A SECOND TIME THIS DAY OF 2010
READ FOR A THIRD TIME THIS DAY OF 2010
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 2010
BRUCE LANTZ JANET PRESTLEY, DIRECTOR OF MAYOR LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN
BYLAW NO. 2009, 2009
A Bylaw to Establish the Tourism Fort St. John Board
WHEREAS, Section 154 of the Community Charter provides authorization to municipalities to delegate its powers, duties and functions, to those bodies specifically established by Council,
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary that a Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw be established,
NOW THEREFORE, the City of Fort St. John in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
TITLE
This bylaw may be cited as “Tourism Fort St. John Board Bylaw No. 2009, 2009”.
1.0 NAME
The name of the Board shall be Tourism Fort St. John.
2.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of the BOARD is to aid in the delivery of a community based approach to tourism development, marketing, and visitor centre services in the City of Fort St. John.
The BOARD will encourage tourism development within the City of Fort St. John and with tourism providers in order to attract more tourists, increase their length of stay, increase the volume of tourism experiences and encourage the development of tourism assets and attractions.
The BOARD will implement an approved Tourism Initiatives Plan.
The BOARD will also act as a liaison between the City, convention and special event planners, and the various service sectors and facilities located in the community and the surrounding area.
3.0 AUTHORITY
The BOARD‘s annual plan and budget are approved by City Council. By this approval, the Board has authority to implement the plan.
4.0 MEMBERSHIP
4.1 The BOARD will consist of people who live, work or own a business or property in the City of Fort St. John and area who demonstrate a willingness to assist the City in meeting their tourism development objectives.
4.2 Representatives will be appointed by City Council and will be made up of, but not limited to, a broad base of local tourism operators and related businesses or marketing organizations in the following tourism sectors: Accommodations, Food and Beverage, Recreation and Entertainment, Retail, Travel Services and Transportation.
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4.0 MEMBERSHIP (continued)
4.3 There will be nine representatives appointed by Council to serve a two-year term. Appointment will be based on offsetting terms so that four members’ terms will expire on odd years, and five will expire on even years. In addition to the appointed members, Council shall appoint a liaison(s) to the Board.
4.4 BOARD members shall receive no remuneration for carrying out the business of the organization.
4.5 Any member may withdraw from the BOARD by delivering a written notice of resignation to the Chair of the Board. Only City Council shall have the authority to fill any vacancies on the BOARD. The Chair of the BOARD will make recommendations to City Council as to a replacement of any member who resigns from the BOARD.
4.6 All members appointed shall remain members of the BOARD until their respective successors are appointed by Council.
5.0 CONDUCT OF MEETINGS/MEMBERS
5.1 The Board shall annually elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson.
5.2 The BOARD shall meet at the call of the Chair, the times and dates of such meetings to be determined by the BOARD at its first meeting. The Board shall meet no less than six times per year.
5.3 A quorum shall be a simple majority of total BOARD membership.
5.4 Each member of the BOARD shall have one vote, including the Chairperson.
5.5 Council members on the Board are acting as a liaison only and are not voting members.
5.6 The Chairperson of the BOARD shall preside at all the meetings and in his/her absence, the Vice-Chairperson shall assume his/her responsibilities.
5.7 All BOARD meetings are open to the public. The BOARD may, by consensus, go in camera to discuss matters concerning land, labour or law.
5.8 The BOARD may appoint committees as required to meet overall City tourism development objectives. All committees will be provided specific terms of reference which will identify the task to be completed, guidelines to follow in completing the identified task, along with termination dates.
5.9 Council may at any time at their sole discretion, and in consultation with the BOARD, terminate individual members of the BOARD.
5.10 BOARD members may, from time to time, have access to information that would result in a conflict of interest with their place of employment or in general. It shall be the responsibility of the individual member to declare any such conflict, at any time, and not be involved in the matter being discussed. Breach of confidentiality shall be reported to City Council by the Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson if the breach involves the Chairperson. City Council shall have sole discretion in terms of action concerning any breach of confidentiality by BOARD members.
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5.0 CONDUCT OF MEETINGS/MEMBERS (continued)
5.11 As appointed representatives of the City of Fort St. John, all BOARD members shall conduct themselves in a manner consistent with all applicable policies and bylaws of the City of Fort St. John.
5.12 BOARD members may only serve two consecutive terms. After waiting out one term of office, individuals may reapply to Council for reappointment.
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 To report annually to Council on the BOARD’S accomplishments, budget and community tourism plan for the next year.
6.2 To solicit input and feedback from tourism operators and other key partners with the intent of supporting the community tourism plan.
6.3 To offer assistance and expertise to tourism related projects and initiatives supported by the City and/or community organizations.
6.4 To assist in the generation of ideas and stimulate growth of the tourism industry in Fort St. John.
6.5 To submit recommendations to Council for future tourism and tourism marketing initiatives as required or requested.
6.6 To develop partnerships such as Tourism BC and Northern BC Tourism that will promote the City, its events and attractions, and the development of tourism initiatives.
6.7 To research event opportunities and bring them to the attention of local groups who have an interest or expertise in that particular area.
6.8 To promote and encourage tourism related training and education programs and ensure quality customer service and business excellence.
6.9 The Chair shall be the sole spokesperson for the BOARD unless another BOARD member is delegated that role by the Chair.
7.0 CITY RESOURCES AND FUNDING PROCEDURES
7.1 City staff shall act only in an advisory capacity to the BOARD, and shall act as a resource where applicable. 7.2 The BOARD will work with City staff on procedures for receiving/expending City sourced funds in accordance with City policies and procedures. 8.0 If any section, subsection sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed and the part that is invalid shall not affect the validity of the remainder.
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READ FOR A FIRST TIME THIS 22nd DAY OF June, 2009
READ FOR A SECOND TIME THIS 22nd DAY OF June, 2009
READ FOR A THIRD TIME THIS 22nd DAY OF June, 2009
ADOPTED THIS 13th DAY OF July, 2009
BRUCE LANTZ JANET PRESTLEY, DIRECTOR OF MAYOR LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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