Presented were the Minutes of the January 22, 2016, meeting of the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine.

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1 Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Minutes of the Regional District of Kitimat - Stikine Board meeting held Friday, February 19, 2016, in the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board Room, Suite Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C. The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Chair Stacey Tyers Presided. Director Linda Pierre Alternate Director Joe Murphy Director Dave Brocklebank Director Ted Ramsey Director Tina Etzerza Director Mary Murphy Director Alice Maitland Director Gail Lowry Director Galina Durant Director James Cordeiro Electoral Area B Electoral Area C Electoral Area D Electoral Area E Electoral Area F District of Kitimat Village of Hazelton District of New Hazelton District of Stewart City of Terrace Members Absent With Apologies: Director Harry Nyce Director Jessica McCallum-Miller Electoral Area A Electoral Area C Staff Present: Bob Marcellin Verna Wickie Andrew Webber RogerTooms Yvonne Koerner Margaret Kujat Renee Lukasser Administrator Treasurer Manager, Development Services Manager, Works and Services (left at 7:50 p.m.) Deputy Treasurer Environmental Services Coordinator Recording Secretary MINUTES: Presented were the Minutes of the January 22, 2016, meeting of the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine. R MOVED by Director Maitland/Director Ramsey that the Minutes of the January 22, 2016, meeting be accepted as presented. Page I I

2 BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES: R~"' ' MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Joe Murphy that the Outstanding Business Arising Out of The Minutes Report, dated February 12, 2016, be received for information. DELEGATIONS & GUESTS: Kitimat-Stikine Solid Waste and Recycling Curbside Program Frank Amante, Resident The delegation spoke to the difficulties of getting his solid waste and recycling to curbside given his physical disabilities and long driveway. R MOVED by Director Maitland/Director Joe Murphy to waive Mr. Amante's curbside utility fees until a program can be put in place to aid getting his refuse to the curb. CORRESPONDENCE: R ROS R R R R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Ramsey that the newsletter from North Central Local Government (NCLGA), regarding NCLGA Executive Nomination Procedures - Deadline March 25, 2016, be received and Director Cordeiro be appointed as the Regional District Representative. MOVED by Director Maitland/Director Ramsey that the from Bruce D. Christensen, Past President of North Central Local Government (NCLGA), dated February 2, 2016, regarding NCLGA Call for Nominations, be received for information. MOVED by Director Pierre/Director Durant that the newsletter from North Central Local Government (NCLGA), regarding Deadline of March 4 1 h, 2016 for Resolutions to be.presented at the NCLGA AGM & Convention, be received and to submit a resolution requesting support for the Resource Benefits Alliance. MOVED by Director Cordeiro/Director Maitland that the from Oliver Ray, Executive Director for North Central Local Government (NCLGA), dated February 11, 2016, regarding NCLGA Community Leadership Awards - Call for Nominations, be received and that Administration prepare applications for noteworthy projects of the Regional District. MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Maitland that the letter from Janine North, Chief Executive Officer for Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT), dated January 22, 2016, regarding NDIT Grant Approval for the Dease Lake Recreation Centre Expansion - Community Halls and Recreation Facilities Program, be received for information. MOVED by Director Mary Murphy/Director Cordeiro that the letter from Mary Polak, Minister. of Environment, dated February 12, 2016, regarding Increases to Rio Tinto Alcan S0 2 Permit, be received and Administration circulate the Star Report to Regional District Board members. 2

3 R R MOVED by Director Durant/Director Maitland that the letter from Carolyn Deakin, CMC, Assistant Corporate Officer for City of Port Coquitlam, dated February 4, 2016, regarding 2016 FCM Resolution-Build Canada Grant Funding, be received and Administration write a letter of support for Port Coquitlam's 2016 FCM Resolution regarding Build Canada Grant Funding. MOVED by Director Joe Murphy/Director Lowry that the from Diana Gillrie, Council of Forest Industries, dated February 9, 2016, regarding Reminder-COFI Convention-Complimentary Registration-RSVP Required, be received and that Director Ramsey be authorized to attend. R ROSB-2016 R R R R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Etzerza that the letter from Rob Mingay, Assistant Deputy Minister for Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, dated February 15, 2016, regarding Provincial Call for Responses for Community-Based Refugee Response Teams and Accessibility of the BC Refugee Readiness Fund, be received for information. REPORTS: MOVED by Director Maitland/Director Durant that the report from Administration, dated February 11, 2016, regarding Terrace Area Integrated Solid Waste Management Program Update, be received for information. MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Maitland that the report from Administration, dated February 12, 2016, regarding Rosswood Community Solid Waste Management Public Information, be received and that the Regional District Board approve a proposed Open House on March 12, 2016, from 1 :00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Rosswood Community Hall to engage the residents of the Rosswood area on changes to solid waste management in the area and approve distribution of the proposed Information Update. MOVED by Director Maitland/Director Ramsey that the report from Administration, dated February 12, 2016, regarding Northern Development Initiative Trust Applications (NDIT), be received and that the Regional District Board support the following applications to be placed before the NDIT Regional Advisory Committee: (1) the Northwest R/C Club and approve a $1500 grant-in-aid from Electoral Areas 'E' and 'C'; (2) the Kitwanga Community Association and approve a $4000 grant-in-aid from Electoral Area 'B'; (3) the Skeena Stikine Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of BC; and (4) The Skeena Valley Snowmobile Association. MOVED by Director Ramsey/Director Joe Murphy that the report from Administration, dated January 12, 2016 (tabled from the January 22, 2016, Board meeting), regarding Kitimat Port Management, be received and that the Regional District participate in a Kitimat Harbour Society for the management of the Port of Kitimat, following the model described in the report. MOVED by Director Maitland/Director Ramsey that the report from Administration, dated February 19, 2016, regarding Terrace Area Cardboard and Paper Products Regulation and Fee Bylaw and Terrace Area Waste Management Facility Regulations Bylaw, be received for information. Roger Tooms left at 7:50p.m. 3

4 PLANNING COMMITTEE: Delegations & Applicants: Ed Ansems, Applicant Subdivision, 4517 Merkley Road, District Lot 982, Range 5, Coast District, Part SE 1/4, Except Plan & Request to Review Minimum Parcel Size in North Terrace Merkley Road (Electoral Area C) R February 9, 2016, regarding Request to Review Minimum Parcel Size in North Terrace Merkley Road, legally described as District Lot 982, Range 5, Coast District, Part SE 1/4, Except Plan & 12126, be received and that the request to review and amend the Greater Terrace Zoning Bylaw No. 37 to include a 5 acre minimum parcel size zone, not be supported until further planning studies and review can take place. Provincial Agricultural Land Commission Decisions, 4501 Bohler Road (Electoral Area C) R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Joe Murphy that the report from Administration, dated February 4, 2016, regarding Provincial Agricultural Land Commission Decisions, 4501 Bohler Road, Dutch Valley, legally described as Lot 4, Range 5, District Lot 1701, Coast Range 5 Land District, be received for information. Request for Frontage Relaxation, Proposed Subdivision - Hampton Road, Lot A District Lot 1702, Range 5, Coast District Plan BCP34958; Lot 1 District Lot 1702, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 4626 (Electoral Area C) R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Joe Murphy that the report from Administration, dated February 12, 2016, regarding Request for Frontage Relaxation, Proposed Subdivision - Hampton Road, Lot A, District Lot 1702, Range 5, Coast District, Plan BCP34958; Lot 1 District Lot 1702, Range 5, Coast District Plan 4626, be received and that the Regional District approve a lot frontage relaxation for the proposed subdivision and consolidation of Lot A Plan BCP34958 and Lot 1, Plan 4626, District Lot 1702, Range 5, Coast District as requested. Jackpine Flats, Lot 8, District Lot 6247, Range 5, Coast District Plan EPP52358 (Electoral Area C) R February 11, 2016, regarding Application for Rezoning-Jackpine Flats, Lot B, District Lot 624 7; Range 5, Coast District Plan EPP52358, be received and that Administration prepare a zoning amendment bylaw for consideration at the next meeting of the Regional District Board. 4

5 License of Occupation - Heavy Industrial Wood Pellet Facility, Elsworth Camp Meziadin (Electoral Area A) r.. /-2016 MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Brocklebank that the report from Administration, dated January 12, 2016 (tabled from January 22, 2016 Board meeting), regarding License of Occupation - Heavy Industrial Wood Pellet Facility, Elsworth Camp Meziadin, Crown Land File No , legally described as District Lot 7131, Cassiar District, be received and that the Regional District Board has no objections to Lands File No to operate a wood pellet manufacturing facility provided that: (1) the tenure be reduced to a 5 year term with potential for renewal subject to the project proceeding; (2) other tenure holders in the area are consulted; (3) waste disposal, including solid, liquid and recyclables are disposed of in an appropriate and environmentally sound manner and if the Regional District's Meziadin Landfill is intended to be used, the Regional District is consulted and approves this use; (4) environmental concerns are properly addressed; and (5) appropriate First Nations are consulted. Telecommunication Tower- Highway 37 between Terrace and Kitimat (Electoral Area C) R February 10, 2016, regarding Telecommunication Tower- Highway 37 between Terrace and Kitimat, Crown Land File No and , be received and that the Regional District Board has no objections provided that: (1) the applicant receives permission from the Agricultural Land Commission and obtains all other necessary permits and approvals prior to the commencement of development; (2) the applicant fulfills all consultation requirements; and (3) appropriate First Nations are provided opportunity for their review and comment. Licence of Occupation - (Electoral Area D) Aggregate and Quarry Materials, Vicinity Bob Quinn Lake R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Brocklebank that the report from Administration, dated February 1, 2016, regarding Licence of Occupation Aggregate and Quarry Materials, Vicinity Bob Quinn Lake (Electoral Area D) Referral No , be received and that the Regional District Board has no objection to the Licence of Occupation Crown Land File No to operate an aggregate quarry provided that: (1) the tenure be reduced to a 2 to 5 year term with potential for renewal subject to the project proceeding; (2) Environmental concerns, including runoff into water bodies, are addressed; (3) appropriate First Nations are consulted; and (4) no washing of aggregate takes place. Licence of Occupation Aggregate and Quarry Materials, Vicinity Derrick Lake (Electoral Area A) R February 3, 2016, regarding Licence of Occupation Aggregate and Quarry Materials, Vicinity Derrick Lake, Referral No , be received and that the Regional District Board has no objections to the Licence of Occupation Crown Land File No and Mines File No for a two to five year term provided: (1) the applicant addresses any environmental issues, including runoff into water bodies; (2) other tenure holders are consulted; (3) conflicts with user groups of the Derrick Lake Recreation Area are mitigated; (4) appropriate First Nations including Nisga'a are consulted and provided opportunity to comment; and (5) no washing of aggregate takes place. 5

6 Crown Land Application- Roadway Access, Kispiox Valley (Electoral Area B) R''"""' MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Brocklebank that the report from Administration, dated February 11, 2016, regarding Crown Land Application - Roadway Access, Kispiox Valley, Crown Land File No , be received and that the Regional District Board has no objection to the Licence of Occupation application to establish tenure over existing road used to access private property located at 161 Helen Lake Road. Industrial Use Application for Log Handling, Verney Passage (Electoral Area C) R February 11, 2016, regarding Industrial Use Application for Log Handling, Verney Passage, Crown Land File No , be received and that the Regional District Board has no objections provided that: (1) any environmental issues are addressed and all Approved Work Practices as part of the BCTS Environmental Management System are implemented; (2) any resulting marine navigation hazards are satisfactorily addressed; (3) marine traffic is not impacted and access to moorage opportunities for recreational boaters is maintained; (4) all other tenure holders in the area are provided opportunity to comment; and (5) appropriate First Nations are provided opportunity to review and comment. Licence of Occupation Aggregate and Quarry Materials, Vicinity Cranberry River (Electoral Area A) R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Brocklebank that the report from Administration, dated February 3, 2016, regarding Licence of Occupation Aggregate and Quarry Materials, Vicinity Cranberry River, Referral No , be received and that the Regional District has no objection to the Licence of Occupation Crown Land File No and Mines File No for a two to five year term provided: (1) the applicant address any environmental issues, including runoff into water bodies; (2) other tenure holders are consulted and appropriate First Nations including Nisga'a are consulted and provided opportunity to comment; and (3) no washing of aggregate takes place. Land Use Applications Status Report R February 12, 2016, regarding Land Use Applications Status Report, be received for information. R R MOVED by Director Joe Murphy/Director Ramsey that Administration provides a timeline and investigate cost implications for writing an Official Community Plan for Greater Terrace. PERSONNEL & FINANCE COMMITTEE: MOVED by Director Cordeiro/Director Mary Murphy that the Cheque Register for the period ending January 31, 2016, be accepted as presented. F '-2016 MOVED by Director Cordeiro/Director Maitland that the Staff Payroll for the month ending January 31, 2016, be accepted as presented. 6

7 R R R MOVED by Director Cordeiro/Director Maitland that the report from Administration, dated February 11, 2016, regarding Five Year Financial Plan , be received and the Five Year Financial Plan document be accepted as presented. MOVED by Director Cordeiro/Director Mary Murphy that the presentation from Administration, dated February 19, 2016, Draft 2016 Budget & 5 Year Financial Plan, be received for information. MOVED by Director Maitland/Director Lowry that the letter from Paula Bartemucci, Treasurer for the Pacific Northwest Science Fair Committee, dated January 20, 2016, regarding Sponsorship for the Pacific Northwest Science Fair Committee, be received and that the Regional District Board authorize a Bronze Level donation of $ and recommend the Pacific Northwest Science Fair Committee reach out to northern areas such as Dease Lake and lskut to encourage participation. BYLAWS: Bylaw No. 667 Presented for adoption was the Kitimat-Stikine South Hazelton Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 667, R MOVED by Director Lowry/Director Ramsey that the Kitimat-Stikine South Hazelton Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 667, 2015, be adopted. NEW BUSINESS: R R MOVED by Director Brocklebank/Director Maitland that the next meeting be held, Friday, March 18, 2016, commencing at 7:00 p.m. and reconvening, if necessary, Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. at the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Board Room. MOVED by Director Brocklebank!Director Maitland that the Regional District write a letter to Northwest Tel inquiring whether the public access telephone near Bob Quinn Lake is in need of repair and a timeline of when it will be fixed or, if it has been deactivated, request the phone be reactivated. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Economic Development Commission Chair Durant reported on the agenda items from the Commission meeting held earlier in the day. This included a 3 hour strategic planning session, review of the draft 2016 budget, rejection of a request for Destination BC (DBC) funding for Hazelton's Tourism, partial approval of DBC funding for a "drive tourism" campaign involving the Nisga'a Lisims Government, Kermodei Tourism, District of Stewart and Northern BC Tourism, and a report on the Business Walk just held in Terrace and Thornhill. 7

8 IN CAMERA: R MOVED by Director Maitland/Director Etzerza that the meeting move In Camera in accordance with Section 226(1) of the Local Government Act to discuss Dease Lake Fire Chief Employee Contract under Section 90(1 )(a)( c); and Forceman Ridge Landfill under Section 90(1 )U)(k) of the Community Charter. The meeting went In Camera at 8:20 p.m. RISE AND REPORT FROM IN CAMERA: IC MOVED by Director Ramsey/Director Maitland that the Report from Administration, dated February 16, 2016, regarding Dease Lake Fire Chief, be received and that the Regional District Board authorize the execution of an employee contract with Justin Waite for the position of Dease Lake Fire Chief effective February 26, 2016, for a three-year period. ADJOURNMENT: R08o-2016 MOVED by Director Durant/Director Lowry that the meeting be adjourned. Chair Tyers adjourned the meeting at 8:27p.m. DULY APPROVED 4Jf~~ Administrator 8