Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

Minutes of the Meeting of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board meeting held Friday, April 23, 2021 electronically due to COVID-19 and in the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board Room, 1st Floor-4545 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, 8.C. commenced at 6:00 p.m.

Members Present:

. Chair Philip Germuth Presided

Attended Electronically:

. Director Eric Nyce · Director Dean Paranich Director Bruce Bidgood Director Dave Brocklebank Alternate Director Mike Jones Director Tina Etzerza Director Gina McKay Director Gail Lowry Director Dennis Sterritt Director Sean Bujtas Vice Chair James Cordeiro

Members Absent:

Director Jeff Hammond ·

Staff Present:

Ron Poole Renee Lukasser Yvonne Koerner Marc Schibli Ted Pellegrino Ryan Beaudry Amrutha Ragu Rick Boehm Bobby Laird

Staff Attended Electronically:

Maggie Hall Jonathan Lavigne Lori Stark

CALL TO ORDER: ·

District of Kitimat

Electoral Area A Electoral Area B Electoral Area C Electoral Area D Electoral Area E Electoral Area F District of Stewart District of New Hazelton Village of Hazelton City of Terrace City of Terrace

Electoral Area E

CAO Director of Administration/Human Resources CFO Deputy CFO Director of Development Services Deputy Director of Development Services Project Manager Fire Chief Information Systems Manager

Economic Development Officer Deputy Fire Chief -Recording Secretary

Chair Germuth called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and acknowledged that the meeting was being held on the traditional unceded homelands and territory of the Tsimshian First Nation.

CLOSED

R078-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that:

1. This Meeting be closed to the public as the subject matters being considered relates to 226 (1) of the Local Government Act and the following Sections of the Community Charter: • Section 90(1 )(a) of the Community Charter - personal information about an

identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, ·

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employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality.

• Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter - the acquisition , disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements. _

• Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter - discussions respecting the proposed provision of a service that are at their preliminary stages.

and that the Board immediately resolve into the CLOSED portion of their meeting.

The Meeting recessed to CLOSED at 6:00 p.m.

RECONVENE TO REGULARBOARDMEETING:

The Meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Carried.

R079-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the April 23, 2021 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Agenda be accepted as amended.

DELEGATIONS:

Mitch Drewes, Watershed Coordinator Summer Schulte, Assistant Watershed Coordinator Lakelse Watershed Initiatives

Carried.

The delegation outlined the outreach, research, and restoration projects being carried out by the Lakelse Watershed Stewards Society. The Lakelse Watershed Stewards Society is a volunteer, nonprofit organization formed in 2002. They work collaboratively on issues affecting the Lake and its surrounding watershed. ·

ADOPTION OF MINUTES:

R0S0-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the Minutes of the March 19, 2021 meeting of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, be adopted.

Carried.

Minutes of the March 19, 2021 Planning Committee Meeting were provided for information only.

CORRESPONDENCE:

The 2020 Lakelse Watershed Initiatives S1,1mmary Report was provided for information only.

REPORTS:

R081-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Economic Development Officer, dated March 17, 2021 , regarding Letter of Support Policy, be received and that the Regional Dis_trict adopt the Requests for Letters and Resolutions of Support Policy.

Carried.

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R082-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Economic Development Officer, dated March 17, 2021, regarding Application to UBCM Strengthening Communities' Services for First Nations Liaison Position, be received and that the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine support the application to UBCM's Strengthening Communities' Services program fo hire a First Nations Liaison and commit to managing grant funding for the approved project

Carried.

R083-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Economic Development Officer, dated March 17, 2021, regarding Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern BC Letter of Support, be received and that the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine provide a letter of support to the Canadian Mental Health Association's application _ to the Northern Development ·Initiative Trust's Northern Healthy Communities Fund: Capacity Building for peer support expansion in Northern BC.

Carried.

R084-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Economic Development Officer, dated March 26, 2021, regarding Green Municipal Fund for Pedestrian lnfrastructure)n Thornhill, be received and that the Board support the application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund for a walking and cycling path feasibility study from Old Lakelse Lake D'rive to both the Duddly Little Bridge and the Old Skeena Bridge.

Carried .

R085-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Economic Development Officer, dated April 14, 2021, regarding Wilderness Tourism Association of BC Letter of Support, be received and that.the Regional

. District of Kitimat-Stikine provide a letter demonstrating support for the Wilderness Tourism · Association of BC's shoreline clean-up project.

Carried .

The report from Solid Waste Manager, dated April 12,, 2021, regarding Update: District of Kitimat -Utilization of Forceman Ridge was provided for information only.

R086-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that report from Fire Chief, dated April 12, 2021, regarding Thornhill Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreement, be received and 1. That the Board aLJthorize the Thornhill Fire Department to respond out of area as needed to assist with Regional Emergencies; and 2. That the Board approve the "Mutual Aid Fire Fighting Assistance Agreement" dated April 30, 2021 between the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, City of Terrace, and District of Kitimat, that would replace the current _1986 agreement.

Carried.

R087-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Deputy Chief Financial Officer, dated April 12, 2021, regarding UBCM Gas Tax Strategic Priorities Fund - Asset Management Program Funding Agreement Amendment, be received and that the Board authorize the execution· of the Funding Agreement Amendment for Project 17- 2138-SPF Asset Management Program with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, extending the funding agreement to June 30, 2022.

Carried.

R088-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Deputy Chief Financial Officer, dated April 14, 2021, regarding 2020 Audited Financial Statements, be received and that the Regional District Board adopt the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 from Carlyle Shepherd & Co. and authorize signing by the Chief Financial Officer and Chair.

Carried.



RESOLUTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS:

Committee of the Whole:

R089-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Chief Financial Offi~er, dated April 9, 2021, regarding, Procurement Process Review and Update, be received and 1. That the Board give three readings to Bylaw 754, 2021 Kitimat-Stikine Delegation of Purchasing Authority Bylaw under the Bylaw section of thh~ agenda, and 2. That the Board adopt the Kitimat-Stikine Procurement Policy.

Carried.

Economic Development Commission:

R090-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Economic Development Officer, dated March 24, 2021, regarding Fa9ade Improvement Applications, be received and 1. That Arctic Divide Lodge's application to the Fa9ade Improvement Program be approved in the amount of $4,320.00, pending submission of receipts demonstrating eligible expenses, and; 2. That Kasiks Lodge . and Campground's application to the Fa9ade Improvement Program be approved in the amount of $1,764.95, pending submission of receipts demonstrating eligible expenses, and; 3. That Kitwanga Community Association's application to the Fa9ade Improvement Program be approved in the amount of $3,845.00, pending submission of receipts demonstrating eligible expenses. ·

Carried.

Planning Committee:

Application for Development Variance Permit No. 207 - 5203 Gossen Street (Electoral Area C)

R091 -2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Planner, dated April 7, 2021, regarding Application for Development Variance Permit No. 207 - 5203 Gossen Street, be received and that Development Variance Permit No. 207, 2021, at Lot 21, District Lot 1433, Range 5 Coast District, Plan 5814, PIO: 010324275 be approved as requested.

Carried.

Application for Development Variance Permit No. 208 - 2309 First Avenue, Lakelse Lake (Electoral Area C).

R092-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Planner, dated April 9, 2021, regarding Application for Development Variance Permit No. 208 - 2309 First Avenue, .Lakelse Lake, be received and that Development Variance Permit No. 208, 2021, at Lot 2 District Lot 4127 Range 5 Coast District, Plan 3529, PIO: 012013064 be approved as requested.

Carried.

Application for Development Variance Permit No. 209 - 3667 Krumm Avenue, Thornhill (Electoral Area E)

R093-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Planner, dated April 9, 2021, regarding Application for Development Variance Permit No. 209 - 3667 Krumm Avenue, Thornhill, be received and that Development Variance Permit No. 209, 2021, at Lot 1 District Lot 1909 Range 5 Coast District, Plan 6780, PIO: 009713328 be approved as requested.

· Carried.



Crown Land Application - Aquaculture Use Application, Kitasoo Aquafarms Ltd. c/o Marine Harvest Cai:iada, Kid Bay (Electoral Area C)

R094-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Planner, dated April 1, 2021, regarding Crown Land Application - Aquaculture Use Application, Kitasoo Aquafarms Ltd. c/o Marine Harvest Canada, Kid Bay, be tabled to the May 28, 2021 . Board Meeting and that Staff invite a representative from Kitasoo Aquafarms Ltd to make a presentation to the RDKS Board to give a clear explanation on the project.

Carried.

Recreation Sites and Trails Referral - Establishment of a Recreation Site for a Backcountry Cabin, Mount Morris (Electoral Area C) · ·

R095-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Planner, dated April 6, 2021, regarding Recreation Sites and Trails Referral - Establishment of a Recreation Site for a Backcountry Cabin, Mount Morris, be received and that the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine has no objections to Application No. REC 263618 from Recreation Sites and Trails BC to construct a backcountry cabin, on U,nsurveyed Crown -Land in the Range 5 Coast District in the vicinity of Mount Morris, provided: 1. Referral is sent to the appropriate First Nations for comment; 2. Any environmental issues are addressed; and 3. Other tenure holders in the area are consulted .

R096-2021

. Community Resiliency Investment Program - 2021 FireSmart Economic · Recovery Fund Application (Electoral Areas 8, C, D, E & F)

MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Director of Development Services, dated April 12, 2021, regarding Community Resiliency Investment Program - 2021 FireSmart Economic Recovery Fund , Application, be received and 1. That the Regional District submit an application to UBCM for funding under the .2021 FireSmart Economic Recovery Fund Program; 2. That the Regional District commit to providing the necessary administrative support and in-kind contribution to receive and manage the grant funding; and 3. That Westland Resources Limited be authorized to assist with managing the program where required.

Carried.

Application to UBCM Local Government Development Approvals Program for a review and update of RDKS development approvals process

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R097-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Deputy Directqr of Development Services, dated April 6, 2021, regarding Application to UBCM Local Government Development Approvals Program for a review and update of RDKS development approvals process, be received and that the Board support the funding application to UBCM's Local Government Development Approvals Program for a review and update of the Regional District's development approvals process, with a commitm~nt to manage grant funding for the approved project.

Carried.

"t_hornhill Official Community Plan Implementation (Electoral Area E)

The report from Deputy Director of Development Services, dated April 7, 2021, regarding Thornhill Official Community Plan Implementation was provided for information only_.

Land Use Application Status Report Update

The report from Director of Planning & Development Services, dated March 8, 2021, regarding Land Use Application Status Report Update was provided for information only.'•



BYLAWS:

Bylaw No. 743 -

Presented for adoption was the Kitimat-Stikine Specified Portion of Electoral Area B, Two Mile Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7 43, 2020.

R098-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the Kitimat-Stikine Specified Portion of Electoral Area B, Two Mile Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7 43, 2020, be adopted. ·

Carried. Bylaw No. 7 47

Presented for adoption was the Kitimat-Stikine Specified Portion of Electoral Area B, South Hazelton Zoning Amendment 13ylaw No. 747, 2020.

R099-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the Specified Portion of Electoral Area B, South Hazelton Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 747, 20'20, be adopted.

Carried.

Bylaw No. 754

Introduced arid presented for three readings was the Kitimat-Stikine Delegation of Purchasing Authority Bylaw No. 754, 2021.

R100-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the Kitimat-Stikine Delegation of Purchasing Authority Bylaw No. 754, 2021 be read for a first and second time by title only and passed in its first and second reading ..

Carried.

R101-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the Kitimat-Stikine Delegation of Purchasing Authority Bylaw No. 754, 2021 be read for a third time by title only and passed in its third reading.

Carried.

REPORTS ON BOARD ACTIVITIES:

Chair Germuth was present as LNG put the last of the Phase 1 Plant PlaPiles in . The program began in January 2020 and included 6,483 piles in total. The last pile was a special one with custom art recognizing the hard work of the construction team and prime contractor, JGC Fluor (JFJV) and their subcontractor, Soletanche Bachy Canada (SBC).

Director Etzerza advised· the Board that the Stikine Airport Society -will receive $9 million in StrongerBC economic recovery funding for airport upgrades. People rely on the Dease Lake Airport for access to health care, emergency services, and those who rely on transportation for work, including the mining sector.

NOTICE OF MOTION:

QUESTION PERIOD FROM THE MEDIA & PUBLIC:



RESOLUTIONS RELEASED FROM CLOSED BOARD MEETING:

Planning Committee:

Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission Appointment (Electoral Area E)

IC017-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the report from Planner, dated March 26, 2021, regarding Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission Appointment, · be re'ceived and 1. That the Board appoint Erica Louie as the Kitselas First Nation representative to the Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission; and 2. That the recommendation be released from the Closed meeting.

Carried.

Reestablishment of Hazeltons Advisory Planning Commissions (Electoral Area 8)

I C018-2021 MOVEQ/SECONDED that the report from Deputy Director of Development Services, dated April 12, 2021, regarding Reestablishment of Hazeltons Advisory Planning Commissions, be received and that the Board authorize Administration to prepare a bylaw to establish a Hazeltons Community Advisory Committee and repeal Two Mile and South Hazelton Advisory Planning Commission Bylaws No. 300 and 301, 1991, and present the bylaw for consideration at an upcoming Board meeting; and 2. That the recommendation be released from the Closed meeting

Carried.

R102-2021 MOVED/SECONDED that the meeting be adjourned . . Carried.

Chair Germuth adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.

DULY APPROVED CERTIFIED CORRECT

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