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Home Pouce Coupe Meetings January 14, 2026

Council · Regular

January 14, 2026

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

19:15 – 22:05 · 2h 50m
5 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: THAT Council adopt the January 14, 2026 Regular Council Meeting agenda, with correction to the year as 2026 instead of 2025.
    • · Motion 2 added: THAT Council adopt the Special Council Meeting Minutes dated December 11, 2025, as presented.
    • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council adopt the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes dated December 11, 2025, as presented.
    • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated November 26, 2025, as presented.
    • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council accept the late item under Item 8.3.
    • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council approve Phase I of the 2026 Infrastructure Master Plan, consisting of: Phase IA – Water Model Development and Water System Capital Improvement Plan, and Phase IB – Sewer System Capital Improvement Plan; AND THAT Council direct…
    • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council direct staff to prepare a Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw consistent with the elements outlined in the agenda package.
    • · Motion 8 added: THAT the proposed Revitalization Tax Exemption be transferable with the property.
    • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council approve the original draft letter opposing the federal firearms buyback program, authorize the Mayor to sign the letter, and direct staff to forward it to the identified recipients.
    • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council authorize the Village of Pouce Coupe to participate in the Northeast BC Accessibility Committee and contribute to the regional facilitation cost-sharing arrangement for 2026–2028.
    • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council adopt the 2026 Council committee and portfolio assignments, as presented.
    • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council approve Policy 7.1 – Firefighter Remuneration Policy, as presented.
    • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council approve Policy 4.7 – Yard Waste Pickup – Seniors and People with Special Needs, as amended to include the words “and capacity” in clause (3).
    • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council approve Policy 5.4 – Smoke-Free Workplace, as presented.
    • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council receive the Zoning Bylaw Review Update report for information and discussion.
    • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council award RFP 2025-10-01 Municipal Engineering and Consulting Services to Colliers Project Leaders Inc. and McElhanney Ltd., approve the Master Services Agreements, and authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute the agre…
    • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council receive the 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Supplementary Information report for information and proceed with Scenario A (5% blended rate), and THAT staff be directed to finalize the 2026 Financial Plan and bring forward a Fi…
    • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council adopt the Remedial Action Resolution for 4818 48th Avenue, pursuant to sections 72, 73, and 74 of the Community Charter, as presented in the agenda package.
    • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council receive the report regarding the Local Government Development Approvals Program for information.
    • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council receive Correspondence Items 11.1, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.8, and 11.9 for information.
    • · Motion 21 added: THAT Council support the City of Quesnel’s request regarding the Prince George–North Vancouver Railway engagement and assessment and direct staff to send a letter of support on behalf of the Village of Pouce Coupe, including support for co…
    • · Motion 22 added: THAT Council direct staff to prepare a resolution requesting that UBCM and NCLGA advocate for amendments to the Library Act to modernize eligibility requirements for library board appointments to better reflect regional service areas.
    • · Motion 23 added: THAT Council direct staff to initiate the recruitment and advertising process for Pouce Coupe Municipal Library Board appointments in accordance with the Library Act.
    • · Motion 24 added: THAT Council adopt Council Procedure Bylaw Amendment No. 1085, 2025.
    • · Motion 25 added: THAT Council adopt Official Community Plan Revision Bylaw No. 1086, 2026.
    • · Motion 26 added: THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report outlining the feasibility, scope, timing, and resource implications of conducting an operational review of Village services in 2026.
    • · Motion 27 added: THAT Council close the meeting to the public pursuant to the following sections of the Community Charter: section 90(1)(c) — labour relations or other employee relations; section 90(1)(e) — the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of…
    • · Attendance added: Danielle Veach (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kurtis Rabel (present)
    • · Attendance added: James Wall (present)
    • · Attendance added: Raymond Johnston (present)
    • · Attendance added: Marcel Woodill (present)
    • · Attendance added: Duncan Malkinson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jimmy Ho (present)