March 30, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jul 14, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council (March 9, 2026) be adopted.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the Letter from Taylor Mills, Executive Director, South Peace Arts Society (February 18, 2026) re: Request for Donation to 43rd Annual Art Auction, May 1, 2026, be received; further, that Council authorize two (2) $250 Community Servi…
   • · Motion 3 added: That the Letter from Fred Feddema, President, South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society (March 3, 2026) re: Request for Donation to Fundraiser Gala, April 25, 2026, be received; further, that Council authorize the donation of five (5) $5…
   • · Motion 4 added: That the Letter from Lisa Pineault, Mayor, Village of Daajing Giids (March 6, 2026) re: Request for Letter of Support - Health Care Equality in Daajing Giids, Haida Gwaii and Rural and Remote British Columbia be received; further, that Cou…
   • · Motion 5 added: That the Letter from Michelle Tonn, Primary Care Network Manager, South Peace Division of Family Practice (March 10, 2026) re: Request for Partnership for Free Community Swim and Climb, May 23, 2026, be received; further, that Council auth…
   • · Motion 6 added: That the Letter from Ross Harcourt, Member, South Peace Oilmen's Association (March 11, 2026) re: Request for Donation for Lobsterfest be received; further, that Council authorize a $200 Community Services gift card.
   • · Motion 7 added: That the Email from Duncan Malkinson, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Pouce Coupe (March 13, 2026) re: Request for Support and/or Co-Sponsorship - 2026 NCLGA Resolutions be received; further, that Council authorize letters of supp…
   • · Motion 8 added: That Council support the City of Dawson Creek’s application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for funding under the Local Government Development Approvals Program in the amount of up to $97,000 and authorize the City to act a…
   • · Motion 9 added: That the City of Dawson Creek supports the submission of a funding application in the sum of $125,900 to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Growing Canada’s Community Canopies – Urban Forestry Plans and Studies program for the prep…
   • · Motion 10 added: Pursuant to Sections 346 and 349 of the Local Government Act, the Council of the City of Dawson Creek hereby consents to the adoption of the "Regional Parks Conversion and Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2601, 2026".
   • · Motion 11 added: That the Email from Brian Boresky, Owner, McDonald's Restaurants Dawson Creek (March 24, 2026) re: Request for Advocacy on Temporary Foreign Worker Program Changes be received; further, that Council authorize Staff to send a letter to the …
   • · Motion 12 added: That the Email from Byron Stewart, Recruitment & Retention Ambassador - NE, Northern Health (March 25, 2026) re: Adventures in Healthcare - April 14-16, 2026, be received for information.
   • · Motion 13 added: That Report No. 26-021 from the Corporate Officer re: Mel's U-Drive (1978) Ltd. Airport Terminal Building Vehicle Rental Concession Lease Agreement be received; further, that the lease agreement be approved for a term beginning April 1, 20…
   • · Motion 14 added: That Report No. 26-030 from the Community Culture & Recreation Manager re: Sports Floor Extension be received for discussion.
   • · Motion 15 added: That Council direct staff to establish the sports floor at the Kin Arena as a permanent facility; and further, that staff continue to coordinate with Oak View Group for ice use at the Ovintiv Events Centre as the secondary ice facility.
   • · Motion 16 added: That Report No. 26-014 from the Parks, Arenas & Aquatics Manager re: Wheelchair Accessible Planters be received; further, that Council authorize the purchase of two accessible planters; and finally, that Council direct staff to work with D…
   • · Motion 17 added: That Report No. 26-053 from the Deputy Corporate Officer re: Flag Policy Amendment be received; further, that Council approve amendments to the Flag Policy to define and identify the Official Flag of the City of Dawson Creek, including its…
   • · Motion 18 added: That Report No. 26-039 from the Chief Financial Officer re: 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4627, 2026 be received; further, that 2026-2030 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 4627, 2026 be given first three readings.
   • · Motion 19 added: That Council authorize staff to draft letters to the Honourable David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, and to local governments within the region and throughout British Columbia, requesting their support for Tumbler Ridge’s bid for the 20…
   • · Motion 20 added: That Council authorize a donation of $500 from the Economic Development budget to support the Society for Community Empowerment and Advocacy for the Building Belonging in Dawson Creek project.
   • · Motion 21 added: That Council authorize a letter of support for the Wild Wolves of Canada Motorcycle Charity for their Beaufort Delta Food Security Initiative.
   • · Motion 22 added: That Council authorize the Mayor to attend the meetings in Victoria with Premier Eby, provincial ministers, and ministerial staff, on April 21, 2026, to discuss regional priorities.
   • · Motion 23 added: That the following Consent Calendar Items be received for information: 1. Report No. 26-050 from the Corporate Officer re: Items to be Released from Previous Closed Minutes 2. Letter from Ross Siemens, Mayor, City of Abbotsford (March 3, 2…
   • · Motion 24 added: That the March 30, 2026, Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned at 11:10 am.
   • · Attendance added: Darcy Dober (present)
   • · Attendance added: Gregg Apolonio (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jerimy Earl (present)
   • · Attendance added: Amy Kaempf (present)
   • · Attendance added: Mike Sudnik (present)
   • · Attendance added: Kyle MacDonald (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Charlie Parslow (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Devon Aaroe (present)
   • · Attendance added: Melissa Panoulias (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ryan MacIvor (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tab Young (present)
   • · Attendance added: Janice Anderson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Melissa Love (present)
   • · Attendance added: Ashton De Vuyst (present)