Resolution authorizing a hunting ban be raised during the 2018 Union of BC Municipalities for the Tahltan Territory. Area B Linda Pierre 3

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1 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Re: SPECIAL VOTE 2018 Date: September 4, 2018 Resolution authorizing a hunting ban be raised during the 2018 Union of BC Municipalities for the Tahltan Territory. Preamble: There have been numerous reports of fire scarred moose and bear, with undetermined decline in animal population due to the wildfires in the Tahltan Territory. There have been groups of up to 9 moose together on the roads, which is unprecedented except at rutting time. The animals are in distress and being in groups make them more susceptible to be spotted by hunters. The Tahltans have openly declined hunting even though many depend on fish and winter meat. Resolution Text: MOVED that the Regional District raise the Tahltan Central Government s request with appropriate Ministers and ministry staff at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention regarding a hunting ban in the wildfire affected Tahltan Territory for this 2018 season and until an assessment can be done of the impacts on moose and caribou inventory. Voting Structure: All Directors; Unweighted RECORDED VOTE Total Vote If Weighted Yes Area A Harry Nyce 1 Area B Linda Pierre 3 Area C Jessica McCallum-Miller 3 Area D Dave Brocklebank 1 Area E Ted Ramsey 3 N/A Area F Tina Etzerza 1 N/A Hazelton Alice Maitland 1 New Hazelton Gail Lowry 1 Kitimat Philip Germuth 5 Stewart Galina Durant 1 Terrace Sean Bujtas 3 Terrace James Cordeiro 3 Total Votes 26 CARRIED () DEFEATED ( ) No DULY DECLARED^ Chair CERTIFIED CORRECT: n \LQAcy Administrator Resolution No. R N:\RDKS Admin\Board Secretary Docs\SPECIALVOTES\SPVOTE-R Hunting Ban in Tahltan Territory Due to Wildfires.doc

2 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Minutes of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board meeting held Friday,, in the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board Room, 1 st Floor-4545 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C. The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Chair Philip Germuth presided Director Harry Nyce Director Linda Pierre Director Jessica McCallum-Miller Director Dave Brocklebank Director Ted Ramsey Alternate Director Wendy Blackstock Director Gail Lowry Director Galina Durant Director Sean Bujtas Vice Chair James Cordeiro Electoral Area A Electoral Area B Electoral Area C Electoral Area D Electoral Area E Village of Hazelton District of New Hazelton District of Stewart City of Terrace City of Terrace Directors Absent: Director Tina Etzerza Director Alice Maitland Electoral Area F Village of Hazelton Staff Present: Verna Wickie Yvonne Koerner Ted Pellegrino RogerTooms Curtis Slingerland Erin Blaney Nicki Veikle Renee Lukasser Treasurer, Deputy Administrator Deputy Treasurer Manager, Planning & Development Services Manager, Works & Services Bylaw Enforcement Officer Zero Waste Coordinator Environmental Services Coordinator Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF AGENDA: R MOVED by Director Nyce/Director Bujtas that the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Agenda be accepted as presented. DELEGATIONS & GUESTS: Director Brocklebank gave an update on the Alkali Lake and Elbow Lake fires in Telegraph Creek. The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Electoral Area Directors D and F, staff, and Emergency Social Services along with the Tahltan Nation, firefighters and Forestry Service have been working tirelessly. Director Brocklebank would like to have a meeting with Ministry of Forest, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada at the 2018 Union of BC Municipalities convention in September to express concerns with how the fire was initially handled. PETITIONS:

3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Presented were the Minutes of the July 20, 2018 meeting of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine. Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, be accepted as presented. R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Bujtas that the Minutes of the July 20, 2018 meeting of the Page 2 of 7 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Minutes R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Bujtas that the letter from Anne Yanciw, Chief Administrative Officer, dated July 25, 2018, regarding Invitation to Attend the Shared Histories Feast Walk, be received for information. R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Ramsey that the News Release from Union of British Columbia R MOVED by Director McCallum-Miller/Director Brocklebank that the letter from Martin Holzbauer, dated August 3, 2018, regarding Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Support for Property Assessment Clean, Energy and Energy Efficiency Program, be received and to send a letter of support. Defeated. R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Lowry that the from Michael and Sue Fuminger, Business and Community Consultants, Signature Projects, dated July 31, 2018, regarding Bob Quinn Lake Airport Society - Weed Treatment, be received for information. Municipalities, dated July 31, 2018, regarding Thornhill Landfill Greenhouse Gas Reduction Feasibility Study and Skeena & Lower Kalum River Channel Management Program Phase II - Approved for Funding Under Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program, be received for information. R ' MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Lowry that the backgrounder from Federation of Canadian R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Ramsey that the letters from Mayor Alice Maitland, Village of Hazelton, dated July 25, 2018; President Ken Burt, Coast Mountain College, dated July 20, 2018; President Trevor Jobb, Northwest Loggers Association, dated July 24, 2018; Susannah Pierce, Director of External Affairs, LNG Canada, dated July 26, 2018; Deidre Reid, Senior Social Performance Advisor Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Canada Ltd., dated July 30, 2018; Michael Pucci, Manager, Security, Compliance, Government Affairs and Administration DP World, dated July 31, 2018; Cameron MacKay, Director, Human Resources, Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82, dated July 31, 2018, regarding Support for Northwest BC Workforce and Resident Attraction Initiative, be received for information. R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Lowry that the letter from Minister Claire Trevena, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, dated July 19, 2018, regarding Airport Funding, be received for information. CORRESPONDENCE: R MOVED by Director McCallum-Miller/Director Pierre that the Outstanding Business Arising Out of the Minutes Report, dated August 10, 2018, be accepted as presented. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES:

4 Municipalities, dated August 15, 2018, regarding Greyhound Session Added to Convention Program R MOVED by Director Cordeiro/Director Bujtas that the letter from Todd Stone, MLA, BC Liberal Official be received for information. Opposition Critic for Municipal Affairs, dated August 13, 2018, regarding 2018 UBCM Official Opposition Meeting Opportunities, be received and to request a meeting with Todd G. Stone, MLA, Page 3 of 7 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Minutes R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director McCallum-Miller that the report from Administration, dated the Regional District Board endorse a letter for submission to Recycle BC in response to the July 2018 Revision of the Packaging and Paper Product Extended Producer Responsibility Plan. August 9, 2018, regarding Recycle BC Extended Producer Responsibility Plan, be received and that R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Ramsey that the report from Administration, dated August 9, 2018, regarding Proposed Recyclable BC Stewart Depot Contract, be received and that the Regional District Board authorize Administration to prepare a Statement of Work Agreement for Depot Collection Services with Recycle BC at the Stewart Transfer Station and report back to the Board. R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Pierre that the report from Administration, dated August 7, 2018, regarding Diabetes Canada Textile Recycling Bin License Agreement, be received and that the Regional District Board approve the execution of an appropriate License Agreement with the National Diabetes Trust (Diabetes Canada) for the provision of textile recycling bins in the Terrace Solid Waste Service Area. stakeholders and the public of the new Solid Waste Management Plan planning process and solicit August 8 & 16, 2018, regarding Solid Waste Management Plan Step 2 Implementation and Solid Waste R MOVED by Director McCallurri-Miller/Director Ramsey that the reports from Administration, dated Management Plan Brand Update, be received and that the Regional District Board authorize: (1) the letter attached to this report be sent to the Squamish Lillooet Regional District Board of Directors requesting use of their slogan Love this place. Reduce your waste ; (2) Administration to inform membership to the Public and Technical Advisory Committee using tailored letters, the attached Management Plan - Issues Paper (Wilmot, August 8, 2018) in the Solid Waste Management Plan brochure, and newspaper advertisements; and (3) Administration to include the Draft Solid Waste planning process. R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Nyce that the report from Administration, dated August 2, 2018, regarding Upper Skeena Recreation Centre Continued Support, be received and that the Regional District Board support an application to the Rural Dividend for the Upper Skeena Recreation Centre project and support the project through its duration. REPORTS: Official Opposition Critic for Municipal Affairs.

5 R MOVED by Director Brocklebank/Director Bujtas that the report from Administration, dated August 9,. 2018, regarding FCM Thornhill Landfill Greenhouse Gas Reduction Feasibility Study Municipalities for Climate Innovation Funding Agreement, be received and that the Regional Distirct Board approve the execution of an appropriate Thornhill Landfill Greenhouse Gas Reduction Feasibility Study Municipalities for Climate Innovation Funding Agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Page 4 of 7 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Minutes R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Ramsey that the report from Administration, dated August 9, 2018, and Minutes of the Public Hearing held August 8, 2018, regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 708, 2018, 3012 Woeste Avenue, Jackpine Flats, legally described as Block A, District Lot 1729, Range 5, Coast District, Except Plan 11256, be received and that under the Bylaw section of the Agenda give third reading to Kitimat-Stikine Electoral Area E and Specified Portion of Electoral area C Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 708, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 708, Woeste Avenue Jackpine Flats (Electoral Area C) R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Ramsey that the reports from Administration, dated August 9 & 16, 2018, regarding Application for Development Variance Permit No Simpson Crescent, Thornhill, legally described as Lot 113, District Lot 190, Range 5 Coast District, Plan PRP5944, be received and that the Regional District Board approves Development Variance Permit No. 177, 2018 as requested. Application for Development Variance Permit No Simpson Crescent, Thornhill PLANNING COMMITTEE: R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Lowry that the report from Administration, dated August 10, 2018, regarding Greater Terrace/Thornhill Governance Study - Community Engagement on Services Delivery and Governance, be received for information. R MOVED by Director McCallum-Miller/Director Ramsey that the report from Administration, ' dated August 9, 2018, regarding Terrace Rural Water Rates and Regulation Bylaw No. 710, 2018, be received and that under the Bylaw section of the Agenda give first and second readings to Kitimat- Stikine Terrace Rural Water Rates and Regulation Bylaw No. 710, 2018 and provide public information and notification of the proposed bylaw. Municipalities. R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Ramsey that the report from Administration, dated August 9, 2018, regarding FCM Skeena and Lower Kalum River Channel Management Program Phase 2 Municipalities for Climate Innovation Funding Agreement, be received and that the Regional District Board approve the execution of an appropriate Skeena and Lower Kalum River Channel Management Program Phase 2 Municipalities for Climate Innovation Funding Agreement with the Federation of Canadian

6 Thornhill Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 709, Kofoed Drive- (Electoral Area E) R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Ramsey that the report from Administration, dated August 10, 2018 and Minutes of the Public Hearing held August 8, 2018, regarding Thornhill Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 709, Kofoed Drive, legally described as Lot 22, District Lot 370, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 4542, be received an that under the Bylaw section of the Agenda give third reading to Kitimat-Stikine Thornhill Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 709, Dease Lake Voluntary Community Cleanup R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Brocklebank that the report from Administration, dated July 31, 2018, regarding Dease Lake Voluntary Community Cleanup, be received and that the Regional District Board authorize Administration to assist with coordinating a voluntary cleanup of unsightly premises in Dease Lake with costs incurred to come from the Planning Department budget. Application for Permit under the Environmental Management Act, Discharge of Air Emissions from a proposed Pellet Facility - Skeena Sawmill, Terrace (Electoral Area C) R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Ramsey that the report from Administration, dated August 8, 2018, regarding Application for Permit under the Environmental Management Act, Discharge of Air Emissions from a proposed Pellet Facility - Skeena Sawmill, 5402 Highway 16 West in the City of Terrace, be received and that the Regional District Board has no objections to the application by Skeena Bioenergy Limited for an air emissions discharge permit for a proposed pellet facility provided that: (1) point source and fugitive emissions at the site are minimized to as low as reasonably possible to reduce impacts to ambient air; (2) the applicant considers developing a program to upgrade equipment and emission control technologies at the site to reduce air emissions within a reasonable timeframe; (3) the applicant implements an ongoing ambient air quality monitoring program to ensure that the requirements and objectives of the permit are met and ongoing efforts are made to reduce emission levels; and (4) recommendations presented by the City of Terrace, Kitselas and Kitsumkalum First Nations and the Northern Health Authority are addressed. R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Ramsey that the report from Administration, dated August 17, 2018, regarding Land Use Applications Status Report, be received for information. PERSONNEL & FINANCE COMMITTEE: R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Nyce that the Cheque register for the period ending July 31, 2018, be accepted as presented. R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Ramsey that the Staff Payroll for the month ending July 31, 2018, be accepted as presented. R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Nyce that the report from Administration, dated July 30, 2018, regarding Grant-in-Aid, Skeena T.V. Association, be received and that the Regional District Board release the 2018 Grant-in-aid to the Skeena T.V. Association in the amount of $26,288. Page 5 of 7 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Minutes

7 BYLAWS: R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Ramsey that the report from Administration, dated July 30, 2018, regarding Grant-in-Aid Funds for the Hazelton Library Association, be received and that the Regional District Board release the 2018 Grant-in-Aid to the Hazelton District Library Association in the amount of $99,540. NORTHWEST BC RESOURCE BENEFITS STANDING COMMITTEE: Page 6 of 7 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Minutes September 2018 Union of BC Municipalities Convention in Whistler with Ministry of Forests and Indigenous and Northern Affairs.Canada regarding coordination and support from BC Wildfire Branch R MOVED by Director Brocklebank/Director Ramsey that the Regional District request a meeting at the and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada during a wildfire event. R MOVED by Director Nyce/Director Bujtas that the Next Meeting Date be held Friday, September 21, a.m. at the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board Room. 2018, commencing at 7:00 p.m. and reconvening if necessary, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 9:00 NEW BUSINESS: R MOVED by Director McCallum-Miller/Director Ramsey that Kitimat-Stikine Terrace Rural Water Rates Regulation Bylaw No. 710, 2018 be read for a first and second time by title only and passed in its first and second reading. Introduced and presented for first and second reading was the Kitimat-Stikine Terrace Rural Water Rates Regulation Bylaw No. 710, Bylaw No. 710 R MOVED by Director Ramsey/Director Lowry that the Kitimat-Stikine Thornhill Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 709, 2018 be read for a third time in title only and passed in its third reading. Presented for third reading was the Kitimat-Stikine Thornhill Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 709, R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Ramsey that the Kitimat-Stikine Electoral Area E and Specified Portion of Electoral Area C Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 708, 2018 be read for a third time in title only and passed in its third reading. Bylaw No. 709 Presented for third reading was the Kitimat-Stikine Electoral Area E and Specified Portion of Electoral Area C Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 708, 2018 Bylaw No. 708

8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: will allow his name to stand for nomination to the position at large of the Northern BC tourism The Chair of the Economic Development Commission reported that the Economic Development Officer IN CAMERA: Association for a 2-year term; and discussed the Witset RV Campground grand opening. Page 7 of 7 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Minutes cwir ^ V OAP -'O Administrator DULY APPROVED CERTIFIED CORRECT: Chair Germuth adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Lowry that the meeting be adjourned. ADJOURNMENT: IC MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Lowry that the report from Administration, dated August 9, 2018, regarding Stewart Landfill Closure and Transfer Station Construction Management Contract, be received and that the Regional District Board approve the execution of an appropriate Stewart Landfill Closure and Transfer Station Construction Management Contract with the District of Stewart. IC MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Nyce that the report from Administration, dated August 2, 2018, regarding Dease Lake Fire Chief Position, be received and that the Regional District Board approve the appointment of Andre Rousseau as the successor to the position of Dease Lake Fire Chief, authorize a two month overlap with the current Fire Chief to assist with transition and enter into a 3 year employee contract with Andre Rousseau. IN CAMERA RISE AND REPORT: The meeting moved In Camera at 8:04 p.m. and reconvened at 8:19 p.m. Charter. R MOVED by Director Bujtas/Director Nyce that the meeting move In Camera in accordance to 226 (1) of the Local Government Act to discuss: Bylaw Enforcement Issue- under Section 90(1) (j); Elected Official Remuneration under Section 90 (1) (j); Dease Lake Fire Chief- under Section 90(1) (a) and (c); Stewart Landfill and Transfer Station Contract- under Section 90(1) (j) and (k) of the Community