DISTRICT OF LILLOOET
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the District of Lillooet to be held in the Lillooet Recreation Centre, Room 201 at 930 Main Street, on Monday, October 3, 2016 at 7 PM
Page 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda (additions and/or deletions) 3. Public Input 4. Presentation(s) (a) Jason Quigley, Executive Vice President, Amarc Resources Ltd. Re: Mineral Exploration Project (IKE) 5. Delegation(s) 4-6 (a) Toby Mueller, Chief Librarian, Lillooet Area Library Association Re: SLRD Budget Goals & Objectives 2017 6. Adoption of Minutes 7-12 (a) September 12, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes of Council for Adoption. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the following meeting minutes be adopted as presented:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of Council, September 12, 2016
7. Business Arising from the Minutes 8. Correspondence 13-20 (a) Francis Iredale, Wildlife Biologist, FLNRO Re: Lillooet Alpine ATV Restrictions Information 21-23 (b) Bronwyn Barter, Provincial President, Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC Re: What's going on with Ambulance services, and how is it impacting your community? 24 (c) Barry & Linda Sheridan Re: Cayoosh Creek Campground STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Page 8. Correspondence
THAT correspondence from Barry & Linda Sheridan regarding 'Cayoosh Creek Campground', dated September 10, 2016, be received.
25-28 (d) Cathy Peters, Speaker & Advocate addressing Human Trafficking/Sexual Exploitation in BC Re: Human Trafficking/Sexual Exploitation 29 (e) Steven Rice, Chair, Gold Country Communities Society Re: Invitation to Second Annual Tourism Symposium
30 (f) Amy Thacker, Chief Executive Officer, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association Re: Invitation to Annual General Meeting and Tourism Summit 31 (g) Terri Hadwin, Chief Operating Officer, Gold Country Communities Society Re: Thank You STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT correspondence from Terri Hadwin, Gold Country Communities Society, regarding "Thank You", dated September 18, 2016, be received.
32 (h) Kerry Ness Re: Status of Conway Properties
9. Reports from Committees of Council and Commissions
33-35 (a) September 13, 2016 Recreation Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the following committee meeting minutes be received:
1. RSAC Meeting Minutes, September 13, 2016
10. Reports from Councillors 11. Report from Mayor 12. Reports from Staff 36-37 (a) Insulation Upgrades to Filter and Clarifier - Rod Pleasance, Director of Works & Utilities STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Page 12. Reports from Staff THAT Council authorize Administration to reallocate the unused funds from the Jem Jetter Equipment capital project to the Insulation to Filter Room and Clarifier capital project in the amount of $16,500. 13. Bylaws and Resolutions 38-50 (a) Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw 2016, No. 447
A representative of the Lillooet Friendship Centre Society will be in attendance at the Regular meeting to answer any of Council's questions in regards to their application for 2017 Permissive Tax Exemptions. 51-52 (b) Authorization to attend Honour Ranch Project Opening Ceremony - Mayor Lampman STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Mayor Lampman be permitted to attend the Honour Ranch Project Opening Ceremony held in Kamloops, October 22, 2016, in accordance with the Travel Expense Policy.
(c) Resolution of Support for the Lillooet District Historical Society Grant Application - Margaret Hohner, Communications & Grant Writing Consultant STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the District of Lillooet supports the application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) from the Lillooet District Historical Society for a grant of up to $14,326 for the Golden Miles of History project from the Marketing Initiatives Grant. 14. Any Other Business 53-54 (a) Additions to Reserve Policy Changes Summary - Mayor Lampman 15. Media Question Period 16. Public Question Period 17. Adjournment
Page 3 of 54 SQUAMISH LILLOOET REGIONAL DISTRICT
SERVICE MANDATE AND SERVICE CHANGES: Lillooet Area Library Associations
Vision: A welcoming community hub, for culture, learning and enjoyment. Mission: Connecting community, fostering knowledge and understanding, sharing and reconciling stories Values: Inclusivity ~ Equality ~ Respect ~ Empowerment ~ Curiosity ~ Intellectual Freedom ~ Accountability
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR BUDGET YEAR (including special projects)
General Goals: Specific 2017 Goals:
1. We will provide even more inclusive, 1. Assess current use of space in branch(s) and explore free, friendly, flexible, accessible, new space use options. safe, open and comfortable space for Bridge River Library (BRL) long term plan - determine community needs and aspirations through extensive all community members and tourists consultation, develop partnership(s). Purchase and install a new Circulation desk at the Lillooet Branch to improve employee effectiveness.
2. We will enjoy a renewed / enhanced 2. Begin consultation with St’át’imc Tribal Council and / or relationship with St’át’imc Chiefs and Councils regarding library services to Band communities members. Prepare and deliver an information presentation to illustrate current usage and funding model. 3. We will enhance our collection and be responsive to community needs 3. Develop renewal and promotional plans for entire and interests. We will improve our collection.
collection in key areas
4. We will increase effective services 4. Develop and begin implementation of a system wide and programming, and eliminate assessment plan of all programs and services. waste.
5. We will be a centre for access to new 5. Evaluate staff skills and design a continuous learning information technology. and practice plan
CAPITAL PURCHASES DETAIL: Circulation Desk - Lillooet
LALA: SLRD Budget Goals and Objectives 2017
Toby Mueller, Chief Page 4 of 54 Librarian, Lillooet Area Squamish Lillooet Regional District
Schedule A LOCAL AREA SERVICE PLAN BUDGET REQUEST 5 YEAR PLAN
NAME OF LOCAL SERVICE LIBRARY – AREA A CLSA NAME OF PERSON PREPARING THIS REQUEST TOBY MUELLER ADDRESS PO BOX 939, LILLOOET, BC, V0K 1V0 EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] PHONE NUMBER 250-256-7944 REQUISITION LIMIT SET BY BYLAW $33,687 ( .1647/$1,000) 2016 OPERATING BUDGET $21,480.00
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 REVENUE PROVINCIAL GRANTS 820 820 820 820 820 FEDERAL GRANTS LIBRARY REVENUE DONATIONS/FUNDRAISING OTHER REVENUE TOTAL INCOME FROM OTHER SOURCES 820 820 820 820 820
EXPENSES - OPERATING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CHARGE (LALA) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1000 1000 CONTRACT/LICENCES 0 0 0 0 0 INSURANCE AND FACILIITES 900 1,000 1,000 1100 1100 LIBRARY MATERIALS 2,700 2,800 3,000 3000 3500 COMPUTER SYSTEMS 500 500 600 600 700 MINOR CAPITOL EQUIPMENT 0 0 0 0 0 OFFICE AND OTHER OVERHEAD COSTS 1,800 2,000 2,200 2,500 2,800 SALARIES OR HONORARIA 15,550 15,800 16,000 16,350 16,700 REQUISITION REQUEST FOR OPERATING 22,450 23,100 23,800 24,550 25,800
MAJOR CAPITOL (details provided) BUILDINGS 0 0 0 0 0 VEHICLES 0 0 0 0 0 CONTRIBUTION TO CAPITAL RESERVE 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL MAJOR CAPITOL 0 0 0 0 0
PROPOSED FUNDING FOR MAJOR CAPITOL
REQUISITION REQUIRED FOR CAPITAL 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL REQUISITION REQUEST FOR YEAR 21,630 22,280 22,980 23,730 24,980
Toby Mueller, Chief Page 5 of 54 Librarian, Lillooet Area Squamish Lillooet Regional District
Schedule A LOCAL AREA SERVICE PLAN BUDGET REQUEST 5 YEAR PLAN
NAME OF LOCAL SERVICE LIBRARY – LILLOOET / AREA B CLSA NAME OF PERSON PREPARING REQUEST TOBY MUELLER ADDRESS PO BOX 939, LILLOOET, BC, V0K 1V0 EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] PHONE NUMBER 250-256-7944 REQUISITION LIMIT SET BY BYLAW $ 221,778 ( .73492/ $1,000) 2016 OPERATING BUDGET $293,300.00
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 REVENUE PROVINCIAL GRANTS 40,300 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 FEDERAL GRANTS 8,500 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 PROJECT FUNDING 35,000 35,000 36,000 36,000 37,000 LIBRARY REVENUE 2,500 2,500 2,800 2,800 3,000 DONATIONS/FUNDRAISING 2,500 2,500 3,500 4,000 4,000 OTHER REVENUE 2,150 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
TOTAL INCOME FROM OTHER SOURCES 90,950 91,000 93,300 93,800 95,000
EXPENSES - OPERATING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CHARGE(SLRD) 250 250 250 250 250 CONTRACT/LICENCES 2,000 2,000 2,500 2,800 2,800 OTHER PROJECTS 35,000 35,000 36,000 36,000 37,000 INSURANCE AND FACILIITES 31,100 32,000 32,800 33,200 33,800 LIBRARY COLLECTIONS 31,500 32,000 33,500 34,500 36,000 COMPUTER SYSTEMS 14,900 18,800 18,900 19,000 19,000 MINOR CAPITOL EQUIPMENT 5,000 6,500 7,000 7,500 8,000 OFFICE AND OTHER OVERHEAD COSTS 29,000 29,000 30,000 30,000 32,000 SALARIES OR HONORARIA 156,000 160,000 166,000 170,000 175,000 REQUISITION REQUEST FOR OPERATING 304,750 315,550 326,950 333,250 343,850
MAJOR CAPITOL BUILDINGS 10,000 5,000 5000 6,000 10,000
TOTAL MAJOR CAPITOL 10,000 5,000 5,000 6,000 10,000
PROPOSED FUNDING FOR MAJOR CAPITOL RESERVES (from our reserve funds) 5,000 GRANTS OTHER REQUISITION REQUIRED FOR CAPITAL 5,000 5,000 5,000 6,000 10,000
TOTAL REQUISITION REQUEST FOR YEAR 218,800 229,550 238,650 245,450 258,850
Toby Mueller, Chief Page 6 of 54 Librarian, Lillooet Area MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF DISTRICT OF LILLOOET, HELD IN THE LILLOOET RECREATION CENTRE, ROOM 201, ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016, AT 7 PM
Present Mayor Marg Lampman Councillor Kevin Aitken Councillor John Courchesne Councillor Laurie Hopfl Councillor Barb Wiebe Chief Administrative Officer, Michael Roy Deputy Director of Finance, Joni L’Heureux Interim Director of Recreation, David Speed Fire Chief, Darren Oike
Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7 PM.
Adoption of Agenda (additions and/or deletions)
154/2016 Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Hopfl,
THAT the agenda be adopted with the following addition:
Any Other Business: 13(a) Closed Meeting Minutes Discussion - Councillor Wiebe
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Public Input
Nil. Delegation(s)
Deb DeKelver Re: Recreation Services Advisory Committee 'Open House'
Adoption of Minutes
August 15, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes and August 22, 2016 Special Meeting Minutes for Adoption. 155/2016 Moved by Councillor Aitken, seconded by Councillor Wiebe,
THAT the following meeting minutes be adopted as presented:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of Council, August 15, 2016 2. Special Meeting Minutes of Council, August 22, 2016
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Business Arising from the Minutes
Resolution Released from Closed Meeting of Council held on August 15, 2016 - Michael Roy, CAO Re: W. Robinson Severance Package
All parties involved have come to a mutual agreement that the termination period be reduced. Correspondence
Peter Busse Re: Issues Surrounding the Severance as it Relates to the Ex DoR, Mr. W. Robinson 156/2016 Moved by Councillor Courchesne, seconded by Councillor Aitken,
THAT correspondence received from Peter Busse regarding 'Issues Surrounding the Severance as it Relates to the Ex DoR, Mr. Robinson', dated August 15, 2016, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Jerry Muir, Community Relations Manager, Lower Mainland, BC Hydro Re: BC Hydro - Beautification Fund 156/2016 Moved by Councillor Courchesne, seconded by Councillor Hopfl,
THAT correspondence received from Jerry Muir, Community Relations Manager, BC Hydro regarding ' BC Hydro - Beautification Fund', dated August 15, 2016, be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation Re: Grant Letter of Support 157/2016 Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Hopfl,
THAT the following motion be ratified:
'THAT Council approve the attached draft letter of support for Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation grant application to the BC Rural Dividend Program.'
Yes No Mayor Lampman X Councillor Aitken X Councillor Courchesne X Councillor Hopfl X Councillor Wiebe X CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Reports from Committees of Council and Commissions
August 16, 2016 Recreation Services Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 158/2016 Moved by Councillor Courchesne, seconded by Councillor Aitken,
THAT the following minutes be received:
1. August 16, 2016, RSAC Minutes
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reports from Councillors
Councillor Wiebe reported on the following:
• August 15, 2016 - Regular Meeting of Council • August 17, 2016 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of Council • August 22, 2016 - Special Meeting of Council • August 23, 2016 - Gold Trail Tourism Meeting • August 24, 2016 - Miyazaki House Society Meeting & Music Night • August 25, 2016 - Hostess at Miyazaki House • August 26, 2016 - Phone Call with General Auditor's Office • August 31, 2016 - Last Music Night at the Miyazaki House • September 3, 2016 - Preparations for Final Bus Tour • September 4, 2016 - Final Bus Tour at Miyazaki House • September 8, 2016 - Miyazkai House Society Meeting
Councillor Courchesne reported on the following:
• August 15, 2016 - Regular Meeting of Council • August 17, 2016 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of Council • August 22, 2016 - Special Meeting of Council
Councillor Aitken reported on the following:
• August 15, 2016 - Regular Meeting of Council • August 16, 2016 - Recreation Services Advisory Committee Meeting • August 17, 2016 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of Council • August 22, 2016 - Special Meeting of Council • September 15/16, 2016 - Attended Presentation & Volunteered Planting Trees in Alpine • September 17, 2016 - Harvest Festival • September 12, 2016 - BC Rural Dividend Meeting
Councillor Hopfl reported on the following:
• August 15, 2016 - Closed and Regular Meetings of Council • August 17, 2016 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of Council • August 22, 2016 - Special Meeting of Council September• August 12, 201623 & 30, 2016 - Fund-raised money for museum with SuePage Bell 9 of 54 Regular Meeting Minutes of DISTRICT OF LILLOOET COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Report from Mayor
Mayor Lampman reported on the following:
• August 15, 2016 - Regular Meeting of Council • August 17, 2016 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting of Council • August 22, 2016 - Special Meeting of Council • August 24, 2016 - SLRD Regular Board Meeting • September 2, 2016 - Gold Trail Society Geo Caching Launch • MOTI Update on 10-Mile Slide - Commencement of Construction to be determined in Spring 2017 • September 12, 2016 - BC Rural Dividend Meeting
Reports from Staff
Information on Air Quality - Lillooet and District REC Centre - David Speed, Interim Director of Recreation
This report was provided for information purposes only.
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (2016) 159/2016 Moved by Councillor Hopfl, seconded by Councillor Aitken,
THAT Council adopt the updated District of Lillooet Community Wildfire Protection Plan, completed in July 2016
AND THAT Council direct Administration to include consideration of implementation of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan during the annual budget process.
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2016 Public Feedback Results 160/2016 Moved by Councillor Aitken, seconded by Councillor Hopfl,
THAT Council accepts the 2016 Public Feedback results as presented.
AND THAT Council directs Administration to include the results as information for consideration during the development of the 2017-2021 Financial Plan and the updating of the Goals and Objectives for 2017.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Miyazaki House Operation Agreement 161/2016 Councillor Wiebe left the meeting room as a conflict of interest at 7:45 PM.
Moved by Councillor Aitken, seconded by Councillor Hopfl,
THAT Council directs Administration to amend the current agreement to have an ending date of December 31, 2020.
CARRIED
Councillor Wiebe returned to the meeting room at 7:47 PM.
Bylaws and Resolutions
Administrative Fees Bylaw 2016, No. 446 162/2016 Moved by Councillor Aitken, seconded by Councillor Courchesne,
THAT 'Administrative Fees Bylaw 2016, No. 446' be finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Deputy Corporate Officer and affixed with the Corporate Seal.
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Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 447, 2016 163/2016 Moved by Mayor Lampman, seconded by Councillor Wiebe,
THAT Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 447, 2016 be deferred to the next meeting of Council held on October 3, 2016;
AND THAT staff provide the Lillooet Friendship Center's application for Council's review.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Any Other Business
Freedom of Information (FOI) Costs - Mayor Lampman
Mayor Lampman requested a report outing the actual costs per hour of processing FOI requests be provided to Council so that a letter may be prepared to the solicitor general to request that a review of the current legislation be done by gathering the opinion of municipalities for any inadequacies.
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Closed Meeting Minutes Discussion - Councillor Wiebe
Councillor Wiebe inquired on the existence on past Closed Meeting Minutes.
Council Direction: That staff provide a report to Council outlining Closed Meeting Minute taking processes on what information should be recorded including a legal opinion.
Media Question Period
Questions by the media were received and responded to.
Public Question Period
Questions from the public were received and responded to.
Adjournment
164/2016 Moved by Councillor Aitken, seconded by Councillor Wiebe,
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM.
Deputy Clerk Mayor
September 12, 2016 Page 12 of 54 Regular Meeting Minutes of Paula Skrzeta
From: Paula Skrzeta Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 1:41 PM To: 'Councillor Barbara Wiebe '; 'Councillor John Courchesne'; 'Councillor Kevin Aitken ([email protected])'; 'Councillor Laurie Hopfl'; 'Mayor Marg Lampman' Cc: Michael Roy Subject: FW: Lillooet Alpine ATV Restrictions Information - Wildlife Act Shulaps and Cayoosh Attachments: Wildlife Values Proposed Alpine Motor Vehicle Closures Final.pdf; Shulaps Motor Vehicle Restrictionsjpg; Cayoosh Alpine Motor Vehicle Restrictions.pdf
Good afternoon Mayor and Council:
For your information, please see provided summary from the FLNR regarding the Lillooet Alpine ATV Restrictions. Unfortunately we were not able to get someone to present to Council but they provided the attached information instead.
Regards,
Paula Skrzeta, District of Lillooet, Deputy Clerk 250.256.4289, ext 228
Disclaimer - This communication (including attachments, if any) may be privileged and/or confidential, and the sender does not waive any related rights and obligations. Any distribution, use or copying of this communication or the information it contains by other than an intended recipient is unauthorized and prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please advise the sender immediately and delete this communication.
From: Iredale, Francis FLNR:EX [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 12:23 PM To: Paula Skrzeta Cc: Iredale, Francis FLNR:EX Subject: Lillooet Alpine ATV Restrictions Information - Wildlife Act Shulaps and Cayoosh
Hi Paula,
Thanks for disseminating this information on our behalf to those who have questions in regards to the process and the intent of the alpine motor vehicle restrictions and prohibitions. The province of British Columbia is responsible for managing a broad range of values on Crown land (Wildlife, Forests etc). The Shulaps and Cayoosh Mountain ranges support wildlife populations that are culturally important to local First Nations and are of regional and global significance. For example, approximately one half of the world's mountain goats are found in British Columbia, therefore the province has a global responsibility to ensure their long-term persistence.
I have enclosed summary document of wildlife values present within the Shulaps and Cayoosh mountain ranges. The decision to propose these regulations for conservation purposes was based upon the understanding that off road vehicle use continues to increase within sensitive habitats and has the potential to negatively impact regionally and culturally important wildlife populations and habitats. Alpine environments have shorter growing seasons and vegetation is sensitive to disturbance. Off road vehicles are also capable of spreading noxious weeds and displacing wildlife from important seasonal ranges.
1 Francis Iredale, Wildlife Page 13 of 54 Biologist, FLNRO Prior to adjudication by Hon. Steve Thomson (MFLNRO Minister) the regional office provided stakeholder groups (Mineral tenures, Forest Licensees, ATV association of BC, Snowmobile Federation etc), First Nations and members of the public an opportunity to comment. Ministry also extended comment period when requested by stakeholders. Public comment was sought and provided through the Angler, Hunting and Trapping Engagement website (AHTE). The AHTE website was formally established in 2011- press release link: https://news.gov.bc.ca/stories/website- opens-consultation-on-angling-hunting-regulations In addition, comments received by the regional office were collated and sent to Victoria for consideration. Considering the rural setting of Bralorne and Goldbridge, the Ministry contacted the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District communication email address in an effort to engage with rural residents. The AHTE website was also promoted through the Lillooet newspaper.
The Cayoosh and Shulaps vehicle closures at 1,920 meters elevation represent an expansion of existing total closures in effect under the Wildlife Act: 1) Hogback, 2) China Head (excluding Yalakom-Big Bar Road, 3)French and Red Mountain, and 4) Nine Mile Ridge. The Ministry is working with the communication branch with respect to signage, press release and posting information to the provincial website.
In 2014 the Ministry also worked with local clubs to establish an off road vehicle restriction for all lands above 1,700 meters. This regulation restricts vehicles to existing trails only. This regulation (1,700 meter elevation alpine restriction) does not apply to snowmobiles. There was also an extensive consultation process prior to this regulation being established.
Please note that the definition for existing road or trail under the Wildlife Act Motor Vehicle Prohibition is as follows:
(a) a road or trail with a paved surface, (b) a cross-country or downhill ski route marked in a ski area by the owner of the ski area, (c) a road used for logging or mining, (d) a road or trail used for access to fences, power lines, wind generators
or communication towers, or (e) a trail on which there is no vegetation except on a strip that, if present, can be straddled by a 4-wheel vehicle.
Information on Wildlife Act Closures for motor vehicles can also be found here:
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/hunting/regulations-synopsis
http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/474756515
Thanks for the phone call and the opportunity to provide email correspondence.
Cheers, Fran
Francis J. Iredale, RPBio Wildlife Biologist Fish and Wildlife Branch, Resource Stewardship Division Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations Thompson-Okanagan Region Work: (250) 371-6241 http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wildlife/wsi/index.htm
2 Francis Iredale, Wildlife Page 14 of 54 Biologist, FLNRO
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California Bighorn Sheep Shulaps
The Shulaps Range supports a viable population of blue-listed California Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) that are characterized as having a relatively rare and unique life history strategy among California bighorn sheep populations in British Columbia. This herd is situated within Management Unit 3-32 and the majority of the herd occupies high elevation habitat year round, which contrasts with other life history strategies such as those that migrate between high and low elevation seasonal ranges (e.g., Churn-Camelsfoot, Marble Range) and those that occupy low elevation habitat along major drainages year round (e.g., Fraser and Thompson River herds). In the Shulaps Range, sheep utilize high alpine wind swept habitats during the winter months to access important foraging resources. This herd is considered regionally important given its unique life history strategy and conservation of that strategy is considered to be of high importance as other bighorn sheep populations that utilize alpine environments year round have declined significantly (e.g. Taseko & Nemiah herds). A comprehensive aerial survey was conducted by regional wildlife biologists in 2014 to assess the status of the herd. This inventory resulted in a revised population estimate of 135 animals. This estimate is slightly lower than previous population estimate of 150 animals based upon aerial surveys conducted in 2004 and 1994. It is important to note that bighorn sheep are particularly susceptible to disturbance, e.g. vehicle traffic, and such disturbance can result in reduced foraging efficiency (FRBSAC 2004). A study conducted in Sully Creek North Dakota found that female bighorn sheep at Sully Creek were displaced from, and eventually abandoned, lambing habitat subjected to intensive recreational use that was erratic and unpredictable (Weidmann and Bleich 2014). The 2004 Management Plan for California Sheep in the Fraser River basin identified vehicle disturbance as moderate threat level (FRBSAC 2004).
Grizzly Bears
Shulaps Mountain Range
The Shulaps Range represents one of the driest areas of the province currently occupied by grizzly bears. The South Chilcotin grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) population unit overlaps the Shulaps Mountain Range and its population status is listed as Threatened: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/soe/indicators/plants-and- animals/grizzlv-bears.html. Carnivores are difficult to inventory due to their low density and large home ranges. Despite these challenges a DNA inventory program was conducted within the South Chilcotin (including the Shulaps) in an effort to provide regional biologists within a revised population estimate for the South Chilcotin (Apps et. al. 2014). The revised population density for bears occupying the South Chilcotin was 55 animals (41-74), this represents a density of 13.4 bears per 1000km2 (Apps et al. 2014). This density is one of the lowest values calculated for bears within the Thompson Region. Bears were detected utilizing high elevation habitats. In 2014 regional biologist implemented a collaring project in an effort to better understand bear selection for food resources and habitats across differing seasons. This research showed that bears chose high elevation alpine habitats during the spring and summer in an effort to acquire lush easily digestible vegetation (Iredale and McCullough 2014). Alpine environments were also selected by grizzly bears in the fall. Fall represents a period of high calorie intake for bears and selection for whitebark pine nuts in high elevation habitats represents a significant food resource. Whitebark pine is a threated species that occupies dry high elevation slopes. Exposure to off road vehicles would result in displacement and disrupt bears accessing this important food resource during a critically important time of the year.
Francis Iredale, Wildlife Page 17 of 54 Biologist, FLNRO Cayoosh Mountain Range
The Stein-Nahatlatch Grizzly Bear Population Unit (SN-GBPU) is an isolated population residing in southwestern British Columbia and is at risk of extirpation due to its small size, poor reproductive rates, high adult mortality, and likely genetic inbreeding. Recent estimates suggest the population is supported by 22 bears (20-25) with only five breeding females left (McLellan and McLellan 2015). Important habitats such as avalanche chutes, alpine meadows and Whitebark pine stands occur within the proposed closure. A bear collaring program showed that bears utilize high elevation habitats to access food resources or for travel purposes between watersheds. Exposure to off road vehicles would result in displacement and disrupt bears accessing these important food resources.
Mountain Goat
Shulaps Mountain Range
Mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus) are a high profile species in British Columbia and are provincially blue-listed. Provided that more than 50% of the planets mountain goats occur in the province, BC has a high global responsibility for mountain goat conservation (MOE 2010). Intensive aerial surveys for goats in the Shulaps Range have occurred in 1991, 2007 and 2014. Other less intensive surveys were conducted sporadically in intervening years. In 1991, 2007 and 2014, a total of 69, 10 and 20 goats were observed, respectively, which indicates significant mountain goat population declines have occurred in the Shulaps Range over the last 2 decades. The drastic decline has led to the closure of recreational mountain goat hunting for both resident and non-resident hunters and subsequent requests for transplants in an effort to recover the Shulaps Range mountain goat population. The provincial Mountain Goat Management Plan cites backcountry recreation and tourism as threat to Mountain Goat populations. (http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wId/documents/recovery/management plans/MtGoat MP Final 28May20 10.pdf ). Examples include summer ATV and snowmobile use. Mountain goats appear to react to human disturbance to a higher degree than most ungulates. Exposure to recreational activity results in increasing energy costs for wintering animals and recreational activity often results in displacement of animals to less desirable habitat. Until access is controlled through measures under the Wildlife Act, regional biologists will not be proposing transplants to assist in population recovery.
Cayoosh Mountain Range
Survey data suggests mountain goat numbers have declined in the Cayoosh Range and are currently experiencing a negative population trend. Mountain goat population status in the Cayoosh Range has been assessed periodically in the last 20 years with intensive surveys occurring in 1992, 1998, 2008, 2012 and 2015. Comparison of survey results showed that estimated goat numbers have declined by as much as 90% (126 goats observed in early 1990s and 9 observed in 2015) in certain areas within the Cayoosh Range(e.g., Melvin & Lost Valley drainages; Procter & Iredale 2013; FLNR, unpub. data 2015). In northern areas of the Cayoosh Range, goat populations have also declined but not to the same extent. As of 2015, it appears goat populations may have declined by as much as 30% in recent years (FLNR, unpub. data 2015) Important habitat includes winter range, kidding/early rearing areas, escape terrain (including forested), mineral licks, and travel corridors occurs (See map). Technological advances in machinery that enable people to travel farther, faster, and in steeper terrain thus reducing the amount
Francis Iredale, Wildlife Page 18 of 54 Biologist, FLNRO of space between mountain goats and winter recreation is a growing concern (MoE 2010). Regional biologists have noted a significant increase in motorized traffic in areas of high quality mountain goat habitat in the Cayoosh Range.
Wolverine
The BC Hydro Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program funded a wolverine DNA mark recapture program in 2015 (Rich Weir 2015 pers. Comm). Several wolverines were positively identified within the Shulaps Mountain Range. Wolverine dens are typically situated in areas of deep snow because of its thermoregulatory advantage to kits, which are born when winter temperatures prevail (Pullainen 1968; Magoun et al. 1998). Female wolverines appear to be sensitive to human disturbance in the vicinity of natal and maternal dens, and may abandon dens and/or kits a considerable distance if they detect human presence in the area (COSEWIC 2014). No surveys for wolverine have occurred within the Cayoosh drainage. Despite this lack of information the Cayoosh Mountain Range does support a population of wolverines.
Mule Deer
Shulaps Mountain Range
Mule deer are an important cultural species for the St'at'imc First Nation and are considered one of the most important big game species for hunters in the province. Radio-telemetry has demonstrated that deer regularly migrate through and use high alpine elevation habitat during the summer and fall periods in the Shulaps Range. Some deer stay within high alpine habitats during the winter period as well. It is important to control access in an effort to reduce displacement of deer from important alpine habitats and direct mortality that occurs as a result of easy motorized access.
Cayoosh Mountain Range
Mule deer are an important cultural species for the St'at'imc First Nation and they currently express significant concern for deer in the Cayoosh Range. Expansive alpine habitat within the Cayoosh Range provides high quality summer range for deer. It is important to control access in an effort to reduce displacement of deer from important alpine habitats and direct mortality that occurs as a result of easy motorized access.
Literature Cited
Apps, C., D. Paetkau, S. Rochetta, B. McLellan, A. Hamilton, and B. Bateman. 2014. Grizzly bear population abundance, distribution, and connectivity across British Columbia's southern Coast Ranges. Draft Version 2.0. Aspen Wildlife Research and Ministry of Environment, Victoria, British Columbia.
COSEWIC. 2014, COSEWIC assessment and status report on the Wolverine Gulo gulo in Canada. Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. Ottawa. xi + 76 pp. (www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/default_e.cfm).
Francis Iredale, Wildlife Page 19 of 54 Biologist, FLNRO Fraser River Bighorn Sheep Advisory Committee. 2004. Management Plan for California Bighorn Sheep in the Fraser River Basin, British Columbia. Including the Spences Bridge Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Herd. Compiled by Slerrike.
Iredale. F, and J.McCullough. 2014. Grizzly Bear Habitat Selection within the South Chilcotin Year. 1. Annual Report submitted to the BC Hydro Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. 37pp.
Magoun, A. J. and J. P. Copeland. 1998. Characteristics of wolverine reproductive den sites. J. Wildl. Manage. 62(4):1313-1320.
McLellan, M.L., and B.N. McLellan. 2015. A tale of two threatened grizzly bear populations. Final Report for Habitat Conservation Trust Fund. September, 2015. B.C. Fish and Wildlife Branch. Victoria B.C.
Ministry of Environment 2010. Management Plan for Mountain Goat (Oreamnos americanus) in British Columbia.
Pulliainen, E. 1968. Breeding Biology of the wolverine (Gulo Gulo L) in Findland. Annales Zoolgici Fenncici 5:338-344.
Weidmann, B. and Bleich, V. 2014. Demographic Responses of Bighorn Sheep to Recreational Activities: A Trail of a Trail. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 10pp.
Francis Iredale, Wildlife Page 20 of 54 Biologist, FLNRO Tel: 604-273-5722 | Fax: 604-273-5762 | Toll Free: 1-866-273-5766 | Toll Free Fax: 1-866-273-5762 105 - 21900 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, BC V6V 0A8 [email protected] | www.apbc.ca
September 22, 2016 To: BC Mayors and Councillors
Re: What’s going on with Ambulance services, and how is it impacting your community?
Dear Mayors and Councillors:
There are a number of important issues that the Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC are dealing with that directly impact public safety in your communities. Below are some of the key matters, including discussion items and solutions which Lack of Ambulance Resources and Downloading to Municipalitieswe encourage you to consider and raise with government.
The Provincial Government and BC Ambulance continue to download their Provincial Health Care responsibility to lesser trained first responders service to BC municipalities. Municipalities appear to be accepting the additional costs and liabilities associated with this downloading.
This is not just a metropolitan issue, since when we’re short ambulance resources in larger centres, BC Ambulance will draw upon Urban, rural and remote communities to cover that volume. This leaves smaller communities without any ambulances, which results in longer response times and potentially negative outcomes for patients.
In 2015 BC Ambulance commissioned a report by Operational Research in Health (ORH), based out of the UK . The report reviewed ambulance deployment and resources in Metropolitan BC. 197 additional paramedics This report states that in metropolitan areas alone, BC 24 additional ambulances, staffed 24hrs a day.Ambulance needs to add to meet the current call volume and demand. That equates to
The ORH report has been public for seven months now, yet we have seen little action to remedy the issues identified. With the current opioid crisis, BC Ambulance has further stretched its inadequate resources to the point that the publics’ safety is compromised. Both the Government, and BC Ambulance need to immediately address the staffing and resourcing issue.
Before you and your council consider taking on further downloading attempts by government, you should be demanding that the Government and BC Ambulance fulfill their obligation to provide an appropriate ambulance service, to the people within your communities.
BC Ambulance wiPage 1 of 3 ll attempt to tell you that they have an “action plan” going forward into 2020, which addresses Bronwyn Barter, Provincial Page 21 of 54 President, Ambulance
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the staffing needs. The problem is this action plan has not yet been supported, or funded by the Government and 2020 is too late when minutes mean the difference between life or death.
The solution to this ever increasing problem is not training or sending the fire departments, which you can read more about on our website at What we suggest you demand from the www.apbc.cagovernment:
Immediately add the 197 paramedic resources (24 ambulances), which were identified in their 2015 Operational Research in Health report. Stop downloading Paramedic protocols, training and liabilities to your community. Add dedicated Paramedic Resources to the “hot spots” identified by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). These dedicated resources can be proactive and reactive to suit the needs of your community (for example: the opioid crisis). These services include, but are not limited to; referral programs, dispensing naloxone, drug testing, resource person(s) on the street and various other heath outreach initiatives. Add Community Paramedics to metropolitan BC, to address the emergency room delays and rural healthcare gaps. Working in a partnership with doctors and nurses, Paramedics can provide valuable care to patients in their own homes. Community Paramedicine ProgramTake immediate action to address the ongoing staffing crisis in rural and remote BC.
On April 27, 2016, we were happy to announce with BCEHS and the Ministry of Health (“MOH”) the 73 rural and remote communities participating in the community paramedicine initiative - including the eight pilot communities, which began implementation in 2015. We have spent a lot of time working with BCEHS and government on this initiative, which we believe has been good for patients, evolving and expanding our role as Paramedics including creating jobs throughout BC. We look forward to expanding into Metropolitan and Urban BC, in order to meet the diverse needs of patients and be part of the solution to the healthcare issues and gaps in the province.
The communities selected are listed as follow:
Tofino; Ucluelet; Cortes Island; Quadra Island; Sayward; Denman Island (incuding Hornby Island); Galiano Island; MayneIsland; Pender Island; Gabriola Island; Port Renfrew; Alert Bay; Port Alice; Port Hardy; Port McNeil; Sointula; Gold River; Zeballos; Tahsis;Granisle; Southside; Fort St. James; Fraser Lake; Hudson Hope; Chetwynd; Tumbler Ridge; MacKenzie: McBride; Valemount; Haida Gwaii; Wells; Houston; Stewart; Atlin; Dease Lake; Kitwanga; Hazelton; Edgewood; Nakusp; New Denver; Alexis Creek; Creston; Elkford; Sparwood; Field;Golden; Revelstoke; Logan Lake; Keremeos; Kaslo; Riondel; Gold Bridge; Lillooet; Seton Portage; Salmo; Winlaw; Blue River; Clearwater; Princeton; Sicamous; Clinton; Lytton; Fruitvale; Rossland; Lumby; Greenwood; Midway; What we suggest you discuss with Anahim Lake; Bella Coola; Bella Bella;the Madieragovernment Park; Bowen Island and: Texada Island.
Identify the health care needs and gaps in your community and ask the Government for your community be considered for community paramedicine programs. Page 2 of 3
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The current legislation to access support through WorkSafeBC requires a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis associated with one specific traumatic incident. However, this does not always reflect the reality of What we suggest you discuss with governmentparamedics’ mental health injuries. :
The Ambulance Paramedics of BC is advocating for two key changes to improve support to paramedics and dispatchers and were asking for your assistance, by asking government to change legislation to include;
A broader range of mental health injuries or illness for which paramedics and dispatchers will receive support; Presumptive eligibility from WorkSafeBC in recognition that paramedics and dispatchers suffer from mental health injuries in their regular course of work.
These small changes will allow paramedics and dispatchers to receive the care they truly need. With quicker access to care, paramedics and dispatchers would have a shorter recovery time from mental injuries and in turn be Further Information at UBCMable to spend more time actively serving the public.
The Ambulance Paramedics have a table located in the lobby of UBCM 2016, come visit us and pick up a free Ambulance Paramedic USB vehicle charger, or drop your business card off to be included in our draw for an iPad mini.
We encourage you to come visit us if you have any questions about Ambulance Service in your community. Alternatively, feel free to contact myself at (604) 209-2946 or [email protected]
See you at UBCM!
Sincerely,
Bronwyn Barter Provincial President Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC CUPE Local 873
Cc: Members of the Legislative Assembly
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Page 3 of 3 Bronwyn Barter, Provincial Page 23 of 54 President, Ambulance DOL Rece tion Re: Cayoosh Creek Barry & Linda Sheridan From: Barry Sheridan
Mayor and Council
We have camped at the Cayoosh campground in our RV many times in the last twelve years or so. We stopped going there when the campground was in such a mess, and the water and washrooms were closed. The trees were dying the grass was brown and it was in a total depressing disaster. We love the Lillooet area for it '5 climate and scenery. We were so disappointed when the campground was in such disarray that we missed going there for two years. I did contact the City about the situation . The response, among other things , was that there was no funding for the park maintenance. This was, to us, a funding necessity. We have been to the park when it was full. There were large numbers of foreign visitors that fill with gas, buy groceries, eat out etc. We always eat out, fill with fuel, shop etc. One of our favourite events is to pick tomatoes and buy great produce at the Airport Gardens. Sorry about the ramble. The object of my letter is to thank the City for opening the campsite and to see it being well maintained by the very attentive campsite hostess Patti LaPlaca. The only constructive criticism I have is that the washrooms need to be replaced. I do realize that this is a major spending issue but in my opinion , along with some advertising in the media, especially the RV Times, and the RV rental companies, there would be a positive return on your investment. This may take time but it will happen, especially in such a unique area that you live in.
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DeKelver The Chair told the group that the Interim Director would be leaving his position as of the end of September. The Committee thanked Mr. Speed for his work as interim Director. Approval of Minutes: Moved by D. DeKelver, Seconded by Councillor Aitken, THAT the minutes from the August 16, 2016 meeting be approved as presented. Business Arising from the Minutes: a) 2017 Recreation Services budget. Discussion about the budget development and approval process. Suggestion that the October meeting of Committee be dedicated to 2017 budget review. Betty Weaver was unable to attend the meeting but submitted written budget comments which was circulated to Committee members for consideration. There was also a lengthy discussion about alternative pool operation models. One concept discussed was the development and sale of a 3-6 month swim pass at the Open House to show support for an expanded pool operation timeframe. This concept would need to be developed further before it could be implemented. The Open House Committee will discuss this concept further at their next meeting. b) SWIMS letter proposing a year round operation model for the swimming pool. There was discussion about a number of pool operating models and the budget numbers used in the proposal. Karen Cliff will organize a meeting with SWIMS representatives and the Director to further discuss the proposal and expanded pool operating concepts. The Chair will write a letter from the Recreation Committee in response to the SWIMS letter. The CAO will put the letter on future Council Agenda as correspondence. September 13, 2016 Page 33 of 54 Recreation Services Business: a) RSAC Membership: There was concern about First Nations representation on the Committee with Allison James now working in Kamloops and unavailable for meetings and other representatives not attending meetings. The Committee felt this representation was very important to the success of the committee and the long term viability of the REC Centre. Moved by D. DeKelver, Seconded by K. Cliff, THAT Council be asked to explore options to have new and additional representatives from First Nations communities appointed to the Recreation Services Advisory Committee. b) The CAO explained the process for replacement of the Interim Director. The plan is to do a term replacement bridging into the new year when more information will be known about future facility governance options. Recruitment has been completed with interview scheduled to happen on September 16, 2016. c) Summer Program: The Director provided the following hi-lights from the summer swim program • 4 sets of Red Cross Swimming lessons with a total of 110 children participating • 14 sponsored loonie swims with sponsorship at $100 each – great support from the business community • Youth Swim Club – 12 registered participants • Teens take the REC Centre – 19 registered participants The Director asked that the Committee recognize the good work of the summer staff team – Megan Kennedy, Paige Arduini, Jessica Freer, Tanisha Spaham, and Brandi Wattam with a letter of thanks. The Chair to prepare this letter (with assistance from Director). The Committee was also interested in using the District newsletter to recognize staff. The CAO will discuss this with the Deputy Clerk to recognize the work off all District summer staff. Discussion followed about the need to recognize good work of both staff and volunteers on a more regular basis, with the suggestion that this be explored as part of the Communication Committee work. RSAC Committee Reports and Updates: a) Building Committee - The Director reported on the following items: • The roofing tender completed with 7 bids. However, all of the bids exceeded the capital budget for the work so tender was completed without awarding a contract. Options to still do work this fall if Canada 150 grant approved. The Chair asked that the Director to provide plywood information and he will explore donation options for plywood component of the job. • REC Centre siding and painting project in progress with bids wrapping up this week and work scheduled to start in September. September 13, 2016 Page 34 of 54 Recreation Services • Hot tub planning to begin this Fall with options to consider repair existing equipment or install new tub and equipment. Approved budget is $40,000 which includes the contribution from Bridge River. • No word from Federal Government on Canada 150 – have been in discussion with MP`s office and Western Economic Diversification regarding the grant. Announcement is expected in September. b) Communications Committee – no report c) Open House Committee – Debbie DeKalver reported that she presented the concept to Council on Monday September 12th. Council was supportive of the initiative. Debbie to organize a Committee meeting in the next week to discuss the program, select a date, and discuss concept of selling passes further. Corinne McDonald will attend Committee as staff representative. d) Playground Committee – The Director reported on design meeting with BCAA representatives and playground contractor. Next step is design approval. Local Committee is also meeting to discuss plan for volunteer participation both in site preparation and playground construction. Any Other Business a) Debbie DeKalver raised a concern about supervision of maintenance staff and the need for a computer use for operations staff. There was discussion but was decided this was a staff management issue. The Next Meeting is Scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 pm. September 13, 2016 Page 35 of 54 Recreation Services THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF LILLOOET COUNCIL REPORT DATE: September 22, 2016 TO: Michael Roy, CAO FROM: Rod Pleasance, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Insulation Upgrades to Filter Room and Clarifier ATTACHMENT(S): None STAFF RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council authorize Administration to reallocate the unused funds from the Jem Jetter Equipment capital project to the Insulation Upgrades to Filter Room and Clarifier capital project in the amount of $16,500. PURPOSE: To provide sufficient funding so that the project may proceed before the arrival of freezing temperatures. BACKGROUND and DISCUSSON: The clarifier tank at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) often freezes over in the winter, causing damage to the equipment. This has two consequences: 1) costly repairs must be made each year and 2) the effluent discharge becomes out of compliance with our permit, exposing the District to penalties. The budget for 2016 allocated $28,000 for insulation upgrades to the Filter Room and Clarifier at the WTP. Staff received separate quotes for 1) placing a cover to insulate the Clarifier equipment at the Sewer Treatment Plant and 2) adding insulation to the Filter Room (see tables on next page). The total of the two quotes exceeds the budget allocated at the beginning of the year. The upgrade of the Jem Jetter equipment cost significantly less than expected. As all the quotes for new equipment exceeded the allocated budget, staff came up with a way to upgrade the existing equipment, with savings of over $50,000. The funding for both projects comes from the same source. Therefore, staff is requesting that excess funding from the Jem Jetter be reallocated to the Insulation Upgrades in the amount of $16,500. Insulation Upgrades to Filter Page 36 of 54 and Clarifier - Rod Clarifier Cover Name City Price Notes Absolutely Covered Calgary, AB $37,800 Not the correct size Spanmaster Structures Tappen, BC $45,864 Pavilion Structures St Albert, AB $36,991 Preferred quote Filter Room Insulation Name City Price Notes High Country Insulation Armstrong, BC Not received by report deadline BC Spray Vernon, BC $4,500 Prato Insulation Quesnel, BC $3,500 Preferred quote An additional contingency of 10% has been added by staff to the quotes from Pavilion Structures and Prato Insulation to allow for unexpected costs. This brings the total cost to $44,500, and the additional amount of funding required is $16,500. COMMUNICATION: The preferred proponents will be notified by staff that they may proceed after Council has approved the additional funding. CONCLUSION: If nothing is done, anytime the Clarifier freezes over repairs will cost between $5,000 and $30,000 per year, the District will be out of compliance with our permit, and the District will be exposed to the risk of penalties from the Ministry of Environment. ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. THAT Council not approve the transfer of funds from the Jem Jetter Equipment to the Insulation Upgrades for the Filter Room and Clarifier. 2. THAT Council receive this report for information only Approved for Agenda M. Roy 9/29/2016 ______CAO Date Insulation Upgrades to Filter Page 37 of 54 and Clarifier - Rod DISTRICT OF LILLOOET BYLAW NO. 447 A bylaw to provide for permissive exemption from taxation of certain properties in accordance with Section 224 of the Community Charter ______ WHEREAS Section 224(2)(a) of the Community Charter provides for the exemption of any land or improvements that: (i) are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not for profit corporation, and (ii) the council considers are used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the corporation; AND WHEREAS Section 224(2)(b) of the Community Charter provides for the exemption of any land or improvements that: (iii) are owned or held by a municipality, regional district or other local authority, and (iv) the council considers are used for a purpose of the local authority; AND WHEREAS Section 224(2)(f) of the Community Charter provides for the exemption of any area of land surrounding an exempted building of worship or any church hall considered by the council to be necessary to the exempted building, and the land on which the church hall stands; AND WHEREAS Section 224(2)(i) of the Community Charter provides for the exemption of land or improvements owned or held by an athletic or service club or association and used as a public park or recreation ground or for public athletic or recreational purposes; NOW THEREFORE, Council of the District of Lillooet in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. This bylaw may be cited as “Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 447, 2016”. 2. That the not-for-profit organizations hereinafter described shall be exempt from taxation, imposed pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter for the year 2017. Community Property & Civic Address Owner/ Held by Roll Charter Number Qualification Lot 19, Blk 1, Plan 7041 DL 1588 Lillooet Friendship 540- Section 1 PID: 010-014-411 Centre Society 00219.000 224(2)(a) 349 Main Street Permissive Tax Exemption Page 38 of 54 Bylaw 2016, No. 447 “Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 447, 2016” Page 2 Community Property & Civic Address Owner/ Held by Roll Charter Number Qualification Lot 18 Blk 1, Plan 7041 DL Lillooet Friendship 540- Section 2 1588 PID: 010-014-390 Centre Society 00218.000 224(2)(a) 357 Main Street Lot A, Plan 35637 Lillooet Friendship 540- Section 3 PID: 001-862-596 Centre Society 00276.050 224(2)(a) 358 Main Street DL 921, CN Acquisition Ltd. BC Rail/ CN Rail/ 540- Section 4 Lease No. 2564 District of Lillooet 00320.050 224(2)(b) Back of REC Centre Plan B3812, DL 1116, BCR 540- Section 5 Lease No. 2677 District of Lillooet 00660.010 224(2)(b) 104 Main Street (Portion) Lot 10, Blk 6, Lillooet United Church of Townsite 540- Section 6 Canada (St. PID: 012-905-488 00077.500 224(2)(f) Andrews United) 577 Main Street Lot 3, Plan 3869 Lillooet Lillooet Gospel Townsite 540- Section 7 Chapel PID: 010-703-403 00112.000 224(2)(f) 1147 Main Street Lillooet BC Lot 6, DL 1290, Plan 37482 Congregation of 540- Section 8 PID: 005-498-627 Jehovah’s 00310.020 224(2)(f) 560 Highway 12 Witnesses Parcel Z, Blk B Plan 957 Roman Catholic 540- Section 9 PID: 024-748-790 Bishop (St. John’s 00154.500 224(2)(f) 1116 Main Street Parish) Lot 1, Plan 957 Exc. Wly 65 Roman Catholic Ft 540- Section 10 Bishop (St. John’s PID: 011-889-446 00152.500 224(2)(f) Parish) 30 – E 11th Avenue Lot A, Plan KAP74218 Lillooet Seventh 540- Section 11 PID: 025-767-399 Day Adventist 00044.100 224(2)(f) 603 Main Street DL 1295 East Lillooet 540- Section 12 Permit No. 336439 Recreation Society 07954.000 224(2)(i) 505 – 70 Airport Road Lot A, DL 162, Plan 33064 Cayoosh Temple 540- Section 13 PID: 003-248-755 Society 00135.965 224(2)(i) 251 Taylor Road 14 Lot 2, Plan 9663 PID: 009-657-321 Lillooet Memorial 540- Section 178 Mountainview Road Curling Club 00192.000 224(2)(i) Permissive Tax Exemption Page 39 of 54 Bylaw 2016, No. 447 “Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 447, 2016” Page 3 Community Property & Civic Address Owner/ Held by Roll Charter Number Qualification 15 That portion of: Plan 527F of Lot 1, Blk 3, Royal Canadian 540- Section Lillooet Townsite Legion, 00014.000 224(2)(i) PID: 012-901-598 Branch #66 745 Main Street 16 That portion of: W 12.5 FT, Lot 7, Block 3, Lillooet Land District, Exc E 45 ft Lot 1, Block 3, Lillooet Royal Canadian Land District, Portion Exc W 540- Section Legion, 58 ft, Lillooet Townsite 00015.000 224(2)(i) Branch #66 PID: 012-901-512 012-901-547 012-901-555 737 Main Street Lillooet 17 Lot 1, Plan 10753, DL 1116 Lillooet Christian 540- Section PID: 009-533-559 Fellowship 00659.100 224(2)(f) 478 Hollywood Crescent 18 In the vicinity of DL 2689 Walking Trail Bridge 540- Section Lillooet Lions Club Permit No. 345041 18023.000 224(2)(i) (Lions Trail) 19 Lot 4, Plan 10764, DL 162, Benevolent Except MBH Protective Order of 540- Section PID: 009-537-015 the Elks Lodge of 00135.365 224(2)(i) 920 Moha Road Canada #467 20 Benevolent Lot 5, Plan 10764, DL 162 Protective Order of 540- Section PID: 009-537-040 the Elks Lodge of 00135-370 224(2)(i) 940 Moha Road Canada #467 READ A FIRST TIME on the 15th day of August, 2016. 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E. nm95 onmmnmmmnod55 3% N5 _2>n I .n5:5_.5_ n5..5n.n Nope I BE I cannonon...._oo5n I .u53..mm.<545x 5x53u:o3 - Bylaw 2016, No. 447 Permissive Tax Exemption Page 50 of 54 Lillooet Friendship Centre Property Uses: 357 Main Street: Main Building (Community Centre) 358 Main Street: Overflow Parking Lot 349 Main Street: Adjacent Parking Lot & Green Space Paula Skrzeta To: Marg Lampman Subject: Honour Ranch - Grand Opening Ceremony Invitation From: Honour House Society [mailto:info=honourhouse.ca@mail 1 86.wdc02.mcd1v.net] On Behalf Of Honour House Society Sent: September-16-16 1:44 PM To: DOL Reception Dear Mayor Lampman, Since opening our doors in 2011, Honour House has provided over four thousand nights of free accommodation for our brave men and women in uniform and their families during their times of need. Due to the incredible success story that Honour House has become we are now ready to expand our area of operations and begin to provide even more support for those members of the military and emergency services who need our help. On October 22nd, 2016 we will be launching Honour Ranch, a beautiful rural retreat where members of our armed forces and emergency services, serving or retired, can seek refuge and respite from mental health injuries. We hope that you will join us for the opening ceremony and be a part of this wonderful and incredibly worthwhile facility. Please follow this link to receive your official invitation to the ceremony: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ccb85e7540ead584cd46acOld/files/Honour_Ranch Invitation October 22_201 6.pdf Thank you, Allan De Genova President - Honour House Society Hon LCol 15th Field Artillery Regiment Copyright © 2016 Honour House Society, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have been invited to the opening of the Honour Ranch. Our mailing address is: Honour House Society 509 St. George Street 1 Authorization to attend Page 51 of 54 Honour Ranch Project Honour Ranch Project Authorization to attend Allan De Genova Page 52 of 54 Changes Summary Additions to Reserve Policy Previous Policy New Policy Directive Summary of Key Policy Changes Previous 2001 Policy Current 2016 Policy Directive Only Band Council Resolution needed to initiate an Minimum information standards to initiate an ATR Addition to Reserve proposal. - Mayor Late stage Approval in Principal Early stage letter of support Overlapping/unclear policy categories Fewer/clearer policy categories (e.g. Legal Obligation, Community Additions, New Reserve – Other, (Legal Obligation, Community Additions, Specific Claims) Specific Claims) Site specific criteria varied by category One set of site-specific criteria Zero-risk environmental requirements Flexible risk-managed environmental requirements Little guidance for resolving third-party interests Guidelines for resolving third party interests, including best practices Aboriginal and Treaty Rights consultation delegated to Renewed approach will comply with Federal First Nations Guidelines on Duty to Consult Sequential processing between First Nations and Joint work plan to be developed at front end of the AANDC, often resulting in delays ATR process, along with annual file reviews Page 53 of 54 Unclear requirements for economic development ATRs Clearer statement that economic development ATRs are permissible Restrictive requirement that additions be contiguous to Treaty or Traditional Territory-wide selection area – existing reserve may extend province-wide, where applicable 1 Summary of Roles and Responsibilities Changes Summary Additions to Reserve Policy First Nations: . Responsible for making land selections and resolving any third party interests. Land is either purchased by the First Nation privately on a willing buyer, willing seller basis, or transferred from the province prior to the ATR. Provinces and Municipalities: - Mayor . Must be advised of an ATR proposal and be given the opportunity to express their views and interests to the First Nation and engage in discussions based on good will, good faith and reasonableness. Natural Resources Canada: . Ensures that land to be added to reserve is properly surveyed. INAC: . Ensures that all required documents are received and policy requirements are met prior to processing the proposal for reserve status to be granted. . Responsible for legal title searches, transfer of administration and control of land, preparing leases and permits, and environmental site assessments, as well as processing Orders in Council and Ministerial Orders. . Where oil and gas interests are involved in a parcel of land to be added to reserve, Indian Oil and Gas Canada (IOGC), a special INAC operating agency, is involved in the application of the Indian Oil and Gas Act regime to the lands in question. Page 54 of The Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs: . Grants reserve status by Ministerial Order as permitted by applicable legislation or recommends to the Governor General in Council to confer reserve status pursuant to Royal Prerogative. 2 20 mm_._.mcmazmmmmmo_.