Jennifer Kinneman, Manager of Corporate Affairs & Strategic Communications

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1 ^A Fraser Valley Regional Kstrict INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tuesday, November 28, 2017 FVRD Boardroom, Cheam Avenue, Chilliwack, BC OPEN MEETING MINUTES Present: Director Jason Lum, CityofChilliwack, Chair Director Pam Alexis, District of Mission Director Dennis Adamson, Electoral Area B Alt. Director Sandy Blue, City ofabbotsford Director Ray Boucher, Electoral Area F Director Henry Braun, City ofabbotsford Director Kelly Chahal, City ofabbotsford Director Bill Dickey, Electoral Area D Director Taryn Dixon, Electoral Area H Director Orion Engar, Electoral Area E Director Leo Facio, Village of Harrison Hot Springs Director Sharon Gaetz, City of Chilliwack Director Moe Gill, City of Abbotsford Director Jim Hinds, District of Mission Director Alec Niemi, Electoral Area C Director Terry Raymond, Electoral Area A Director Patricia Ross, City ofabbotsford Director Ross Siemens, City ofabbotsford Director Chuck Stam, City of Chilliwack Director Al Stobbart, Electoral Area G Director John Van Laerhoven, District of Kent Director Wilfried Vicktor, District of Hope Director Sam Waddington, City ofchilliwack Regrets: Director Dave Loewen, City ofabbotsford Staff Present: Paul Gipps, Chief Administrative Officer Mike Veenbaas, Director of Finance/CFO Suzanne Gresham, Director of Corporate Initiatives Tareq Islam, Director of Engineering and Community Services Barclay Pitkethly, Director of Regional Programs Stacey Barker, Deputy Director of Regional Programs Graham Daneluz, Deputy Director of Planning and Development Milly Marshall, Director of Electoral Area Special Projects Jaime Schween, Manager of Corporate Administration Jennifer Kinneman, Manager of Corporate Affairs & Strategic Communications Kristy Hodson, Manager of Financial Operations Dave Philp, Manager of E911 and Information Technology David Urban, Manager of Outdoor Recreation Planning

2 November 28, 2017 Page 2 Christina Vugteveen, Manager of Park Operations Tyler Davis, Network Analyst 1 Amanda Molloy, Executive Assistant to CAO and Board of Directors Chris Lee, Departmental Secretary Also in attendance were two members of the public. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p. m. 2. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING ADAMSON/STAM THAT the Meeting be closed to the public, except for Senior Staff and the Executive Assistant, for the purpose of receiving and adopting Closed Meeting Minutes convened in accordance to Section 90 of the Community Charter and to consider matters pursuant to:. 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, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;. Section 90(1 )(c) of the Community Charter - labour relations or other employee relations;. Section 90(1 )(e) of the Community Charter - the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Board considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district; and. Section 90(1 )(k) of the Community Charter - negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a regional district service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Board, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the regional district, if they were held in public. IBD The Open Meeting recessed at 6:30 pm. All/Unweighted

3 November 28, 2017 Page 3 3. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING by the Chief Administrative Officer The Open Meeting reconvened at 7:45pm. 4. ELECTION OF FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT BOARD CHAIR Mr. Gipps called for nominations for the position of Fraser Valley Regional District Board Chair. Director Dennis Adamson nominated Director Jason Lum. Mr. Gipps called for nominations for the position of Board Chair a second and third time. There being no further nominations, Mr. Gipps declared Director Lum acclaimed as Chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District Board. Director Lum assumed the Chair 5. ELECTION OF FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT BOARD VICE CHAIR Mr. Gipps called for nominations for the position of Fraser Valley Regional District Board Vice Chair. Director Pam Alexis nominated Director Patricia Ross. Mr. Gipps called for nominations for the position of Board Vice Chair a second and third time. There being no further nominations, Mr. Gipps declared Director Ross acclaimed as the Board Vice Chair

4 November 28, 2017 Page 4 6. REMARKS BY FRASER VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT BOARD CHAIR Chair Lum thanked everyone for electing him as Chair of the Board and congratulated Director Ross on her election as Vice Chair. Chair Lum highlighted some of the Fraser Valley Regional District accomplishments including: The numerous events to celebrate the FVRD's 50th Anniversary year;. BC Transit service expansion to the District of Hope;. Over $600, in infrastructure grants awarded to Boston Bar are to improve broadband services and upgrades to the water system;. $10,500, committed by the Province to improve the diking system on Nicomen Island;. Opening of the Lakeside Trail connection in Electoral Area H, as well as the expansion of the Canyon to Coast trail and openings of several regional parks; The 2018 focus will be on growing awareness of the Waste Wise campaign, as well as a continued effort on relationships with indigenous communities in and around the regional district, and seeking opportunities to grow and strengthen these connections. Chair Lum then assumed the Chair 7. REMARKS BY HONOURARY BOARD CHAIR Chair Lum invited Board Director Leo Facio to introduce Honourary Chair Simon Gibson. Director Facio shared that Mr. Gibson served as a councillor for the City ofabbotsford for more than 30 years and served as Vice Chair of the FVRD in Mr. Gibson is currently serving as MLA for the Abbotsford-Mission riding, as Opposition Critic for Advanced Education. Mr. Gibson has taught at the University of the Fraser Valley School of Business, specializing in Human Resource Management. Chair Lum noted the Honourary Gave! will be presented to Mr. Gibson at a later date.

5 November 28, 2017 Page 5 Remarks were offered by Simon Gibson by way of a letter written for the occasion. Mr. Gibson shared that he is very honoured to be asked to take part in the FVRD's 50th Anniversary celebrations, and reflected on his time working with hospital district and approving funding for the Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Center. Mr. Gibson wished the current and future Board Directors well in all endeavors moving forward, and noted that he felt very fortunate to continue working alongside the Board as an MLA. 8. APPROVAL OF AGENDA, ADDENDA AND LATE ITEMS BOUCHER/RAYMOND IH^Tth,eLAC!end!'Addenda and Late Items for the Inaugural Meeting of the Fraser Valley Regional District Board of November 28, 2017 be approved;; AND THAT all delegations, reports, correspondence, committee and commission minutes. and other information set to the Agenda be received for information. [BD ] 9. BOARD MINUTES & MATTERS ARISING 9. 1 Board Meeting - October CHAHAL/ROSS THAT the Minutes ofthe Fraser vaney Regional District Board Open Meeting of October 24, 2017 be adopted. ~, -... ^-. --<-. ^ " [BD ] 10. COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES FOR INFORMATION AND MATTERS ARISING

6 November 28, 2017 Page 6 The following minutes were received for information: Draft Regional and Corporate Services Committee - November 16, Draft Electoral Area Services Committee - November 16, Draft Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services Commission - October 26, CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION 11.1 Appointment of Volunteer Fire Department Members HINDS/ADAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board appoint the following volunteer fire department recruit members in accordance with the Fraser Valley Regional District Electoral Area Volunteer Fire Department Establishment and Regulation Bylaw No , Chilliwack River Valley VFD Keegan Munro David De Kleer [BD FINANCE No items. 13. BYLAWS Cultus Lake Integrated Water System Capital Construction - Setup ParceHax (Bylaw No ) Electoral Area "H" DIXON/ADAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give first reading to the bylaw cited as Cultus Lake Integrated Water Supply and Distribution Capital Construction Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1447, [BD2B

7 November 28, 2017 Page 7 ENGAR/DICKEY THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give second and third reading to the bylaw cited as Cultus Lake Integrated Water Supply and Distribution Capital Construction Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1447, [BD ] BOUCHER/WADDINGTON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board adopt the bylaw cited as Cultus Lake Integrated Water Supply and Distribution Capital Construction Service Area Parcel Tax I No. 1447, [BD ] 13.2 lishment Bylaw N< Electoral Area "E" RAYMOND/ENGAR THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District give first reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Baker Trails Flood and Debris Control Service Area Parcel Tax Establishment Bylaw No. 1449, 2017 [BD ] DICKEY/ADAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District give second and third reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Baker Trails Flood and Debris Control Service Area Parcel Tax Establishment Bylaw No. 1449, [BD ]

8 November 28, 2017 Page 8 VAN LAERHOVEN/STAM THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District adopt the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Baker Trails Flood and Debris Control Service Area Parcel Tax Establishment Bylaw No. 1449, [BD ] All/Unweighted 13.3 North Bend Water System. Hallecks Creek Participating Area Parcel Tax Establishment Bvlaw No Electoral Area "A" RAYMOND/ADAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District give first reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District North Bend Water System, Hallecks Creek Participating Area Parcel Tax Establishment Bylaw No. 1450, 2017 [BD ] RAYMOND/DIXON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District give second and third reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional'District North Bend Water System, Hallecks Creek Participating Area Parcel Tax Establishment Bylaw No. 1450, 2017 [BD ] All/Unweighted ADAMSON/STAM THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District adopt the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District North Bend Water System, Hallecks Creek Participating Area Parcel Tax Establishment Bylaw No. 1450, [BD ] All/Unweighted

9 November 28, 2017 Page North Bend Sewer System. Hallecks Creek Partidpatina Area Parcel Tax Establishment Bvlaw No Electoral Area "A" DIXON/CHAHAL THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District give first reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District North Bend Sewer System, Hallecks Creek Participating Area Parcel Tax Establishment Bylaw No. 1451, [BD ] STAM/HINDS THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District give second and third reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District North Bend Sewer System, Hallecks Creek Participating Area Parcel Tax Establishment Bylaw No. 1451, 2017 [BD ] STOBBART/DIXON IHAT the Fl'as5r valley Reoional District adopt the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District North Bend Sewer System, Hallecks Creek Participating Area Parcel Tax Establishment Bylaw No. 1451, [BD ] All/Unweighted FVRD Parcel Tax Roll Bylaw No. 1448^2017 STOBBART/HINDS THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give first reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Parcel Tax Roll Bylaw No. 1448, IBD ] AII/Weighted

10 November 28, 2017 Page 110 DICKEY/BLUE THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give second and third reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Parcel Tax Roll Bylaw No. 1448, 2017 [BD ] AII/Weighted STAM/RAYMOND THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board adopt the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Parcel Tax Roll Bylaw No. 1448, 2017 [BD ] AII/Weighted (2/3 Majority) 13.6 Area D Integrated Community Parks Service Area Merger and Establishment Bvlaw No DICKEY/ADAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give first reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Area D Integrated Community Parks Service Area Merger and Establishment Bylaw No. 1453, [BD ] STOBBART/ALEXIS THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give second and third reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Area D Integrated Community Parks Service Area Merger and Establishment Bylaw No. 1453, 2017 [BD ] ENGAR/SIEMENS THAT Bylaw No. 1453, be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval. [BD ]

11 November 28, 2017 Page FVRD Lake Errock Water System Local Service Area Amendment Bvlaw No Electoral Area "C" NIEMI/BOUCHER THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give first reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Lake Errock Water System Local Service'Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1443, [BD ] NIEMI/ADAMSON THA,T the fraser Yalle_y R^ional District Board give second and third reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Lake Errock Water System Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1443, 2017 [BD ] 13.8 FVRD Lake Errock Water System Capital Construction Service Area Establishment Bylaw No Electoral Area "C" NIEMI/DIXON TH.AT!he Fraser valley Re9ional District Board give first reading to the bylaw cited Fraser Valley Regional District Lake Errock Water System Capital Construction Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1444, 2017 [BD ] DICKEY/CHAHAL THAT THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give second and third reading to the bylaw cited Fraser Valley Regional District Lake Errock Water System Capital Construction Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1444, [BD ]

12 November 28, 2017 Page FVRD Lake Errock Water System Capital Construction Loan AuthorizationBylaw No Electoral Area "C" NIEMI/STAM THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give first reading to the bylaw cited Fraser Valley Regional District Lake Errock Water System Capital Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1445, [BD ] AII/Weighted STOBBART/BOUCHER THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give second and third reading to the bylaw cited Fraser Valley Regional District Lake Errock Water System Capital Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1445, [BD ] AII/Weighted 14. PERMITS Development Variance Permit to reduce rear setback for detached garage at 8511 Thompson Road. Electoral Area "G" Chair Lum provided an opportunity for public comments. No comments were offered. STOBBART/NIEMI THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District issue Development Variance Permit to vary the rear setback of a detached garage from 6.0 metres to 5.35 metres, clear to sky, to allow for a roof overhang, subject to consideration of any comments or concerns raised by the public. [BD ] EAs/Unweighted

13 November 28, 2017 Page [ Development Variance Permit to Decrease the Minimum Frontaqe for a Subdivision at Yale Road. Electoral Area "D" Chair Lum provided an opportunity for public comments. No comments were offered. DICKEY/DIXON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District issue Development Variance Permit to reduce the minimum required road frontage from 10% to 5.3% for proposed Lot 2 of the subdivision at Yale Road, subject to consideration of any comments or concerns raised by the public. [BD ] EAs/Unweighted 14.3 Temporary Use Permit for Temporary Staff Housing at Sasauatch Mountain Resort (20955 Hemlock Valley Road) in Hemlock. BC Electoral Area "C." Chair Lum provided an opportunity for public comments. No comments were offered. NIEMI/STOBBART THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve the Temporary Use Permit and Development Variance Permit No for the temporary staff accommodation for Sasquatch Mountain Resort in Hemlock Valley, subject to receipt of the following completed documentation:. Final signed and sealed geotechnical hazard report;. Riparian Areas Assessment completed by a Qualified Environmental Professional; and. Setback Permit for Building "A" issued by Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. AND THAT the Fraser Valley Regional Board require a security fee of $50,000 for the purposes of ensuring that all construction and on-site sewage disposal systems associated with the temporary staff housing be decommissioned and removed from the site upon expiration of the Temporary Use Permit No [BD ] EAs/Unweighted

14 November 28, 2017 Page 14 STAM/GAETZ THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize FVRD signatories to execute all legal instruments associated with the Temporary Use Permit No [BD ] All/Unweighted 15. CONTRACTS, COVENANTS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS Fraser House Society Lease at Deroche Community Access Centre STOBBART/ADAMSON THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize its signatories to enter into a three month lease agreement with the Fraser House Society, for rental of space at the FVRD Deroche Community Access Centre for $150 per month; AND THAT the monthly fees be reviewed as part of the Deroche Community Access Centre Community Use Policy that is being drafted. [BD ] AII/Weighted 16. OTHER MATTERS Sub-Reaional Parks Service Area Establishment Bylaw BRAUN/BLUE THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give first reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Sub-Regional Parks Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1454, [BD ] BRAUN/STOBBART THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board give second and third reading to the bylaw cited as Fraser Valley Regional District Sub-Regional Parks Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1454, [BD ]

15 November 28, 2017 Page Fraser Basin Council - Fraser Valley Update. November 2017 A written monthly update for November 2017 from the Fraser Basin Council was received for information. 17. CONSENT AGENDA 17.1 CONSENT AGENDA-FULL BOARD Item was withdrawn and dealt with separately. STAM/ADAMSON THAT the following Consent Agenda items to and to be endorsed: THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board invite representatives from the Metro Vancouver Mobility Pricing Independent Commission to discuss mobility pricing and the Commission's mandate with the Board THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board send a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure asking that the provincial government meet its BC on the Move -1 0 year Transportation Plan commitments to initiate design for the construction ofsix-laning Highway 1 from Langleyto Abbotsford and to undertake other related interchange improvements in the Fraser Valley THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board formally accept Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Major Amendment Bylaw No THAT in accordance with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) requirements for local government consultation respecting the installation of telecommunication towers and facilities, the Regional Board responds to the referral dated September 28, 2017 from Freedom Mobile with the following comments: 1. Freedom Mobile has satisfactorily completed its consultation with Fraser Valley Regional District. 2. The FVRD Board is satisfied with the public consultation process undertaken by Freedom Mobile and does not require any further consultation with the public.

16 November 28, 2017 Page That in view of concerns raised that the FVRD would like to encourage that the height of the telecommunications be increased or preferably that the telecommunications tower be moved to a new location; 4. Freedom Mobile will obtain a FVRD building permit prior to construction THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize a grant-in-aid in the amount of $1, 570 to the District of Hope Ratepayers Association, funded from the Electoral Area "B" grant-in-aid budget, to help purchase items for their second annual LegoExpo. All funds earned at this event will go towards the playground fund for Silver Creek Elementary THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize a grant-in-aid in the amount of $1,000 to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 228, funded from the Electoral Area "B" grant-in-aid budget, to address the need to repair their lighting system THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize a grant-in-aid in the amount of $2, 500 to the Chawathil First Nation, funded from the Electoral Area "B" grant-in-aid budget, to help offset the cost of playground repairs THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize a grant-in-aid in the amount of $2, 500 to the Deroche Elementary School, funded from the Electoral Area "C grant-in-aid budget, to help offset the cost of replacing playground equipment THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve a grant-in-aid to the Lake Errock Community Association in the amount of $3,000 to be funded from the 2017 Electoral Area "C" grant-in-aid budget to help offset the costs associated with the hosting of several events that encourage community inclusiveness THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize a grant-in-aid in the amount of $350 to the Sts'ailes Christmas Committee, funded from the Electoral Area "C" grant-in-aid budget to sponsor their annual Christmas celebration THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize a grant-in-aid in the amount of $2, 500 to the Sts'ailes Community School, funded from the Electoral Area "C" grant-in-aid budget to help offset the costs of operating the secondary athletics program run through the Community School THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve a grant-in-aid to Popkum Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $500 to be funded from the 2017

17 November 28, 2017 Page 117 Electoral Area "D" grant-in-aid budget to assist with the costs of the fire department's annual end of year service recognition event THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize a grant-in-aid in the amount of $500 to the Cultus Lake Volunteer Fire Department with the grant being funded from the Electoral Area "H" grant-in-aid budget and being used to help fund membership activities in appreciation of the volunteer work and dedication that the members provide to their communities THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board authorize a grant-in-aid in the amount of $ 1,000 to the Columbia Valley Volunteer Fire Department, funded from the Electoral Area "H" grant-in-aid budget, to help fund membership activities in appreciation of the volunteer work and dedication of the members providing service to their community THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board direct staff to apply for Emergency Social Services funding through the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund; AND THAT overall management of the grant be undertaken by FVRD Staff. [BD ] Declaring a conflict as he is a member of the Hatzic Prairie Recreation Commission, Director Boucher excused himself from discussion and voting on item STAM/NIEMI THAT the following Consent Agenda item be endorsed: THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board approve a grant-in-aid to the Hatzic Prairie Recreation Commission in the amount of $5,000 to fund the purchase of gates and lock blocks for the parking lot, to be funded from the 2017 Electoral Area "F" grant-in-aid budget. [BD ]

18 November 28, 2017 Page CONSENT AGENDA- ELECTORAL AREAS NIEMI/DIXON THAT the following Consent Agenda items to be endorsed: THAT the Electoral Area Services Committee provide direction to staff around the types of community events for usage of the Deroche Community Access Centre; AND THAT staff be directed to develop a draft policy around usage of the Deroche Community Access Centre; AND FURTHER THAT staff report back to the Electoral Area Services Committee with the draft policy for consideration THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board support the use of the community meeting room at the Deroche Community Access Centre by the Deroche Community Christian Fellowship on a three month trial basis THAT the Electoral Area Services Committee endorse the concept of establishing a stakeholder-technical working group to assist with and to coordinate the review of applications for a new community development on the Lakeside Pacific Forest Products lands on the east side of Harrison Lake, Area "C"; AND FURTHER THAT the Electoral Area Services Committee direct staff to identify means to recover costs associated with the review of the proposed development and the development of related plans and bylaws. IBD ] EAs/Unweighted 17.3 CONSENT AGENDA - ALL MEMBERS FACIO/ALEXIS THAT the following Consent Agenda item be endorsed: THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board send a letter to the Mineral Titles Branch of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources stating that there are currently four mineral claims overlaying Sumas Mountain Interregional Park which contravene the Regional Park Creation Agreement that need to be extinguished and

19 November 28, 2017 Page 19 one mineral claim that is adjacent to the park boundary where no consultation with the FVRD occurred. [BD ] 17.4 CONSENT AGENDA - ELECTORAL AREAS A, B & HOPE VICKTOR/RAYMOND THAT the following Consent Agenda items to be endorsed: THAT the Recreation, Culture & Airpark Services Commission direct staff to work with Paul Stock of the Hope and District Chamber of Commerce to set up opportunities for provision of advertising of the Inaugural Hope 10km run through the Hope and District Recreation digital sign board, the use of tables and chairs from the Hope and District Recreation Centre, as well as opportunities to have staff attend and hand out water THAT the conference room be provided at no charge to Hope Secondary School for the purposes of hosting the Wine and Craft Beer Tasting Fundraiser on November 24, 2017; AND THAT SD78 volunteers be responsible for set up and clean-up of the event THAT the Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services Commission direct staff to host a complimentary public skate to celebrate Canada 150 alongside other Canadians in a nationwide skating party on Sunday, December 20, THAT the Recreation, Culture & Airpark Services Commission participate in the Hope Secondary School and Boston Bar Scholarship Programs; AND THAT the scholarship for HSS and Boston Bar School be maintained at $1000 per school. [BD ] Areas A, B & Hope/Weighted

20 November 28, 2017 Page ITEMS FOR INFORMATION AND CORRESPONDENCE The following items of correspondence were provided for information: 'Open for Business Awards ' Poster 18.2 Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Update - October Thompson Nicola Regional District Board Highlights - November 9, REPORTS BY STAFF None. 20. REPORTS BY BOARD DIRECTORS Director Adamson invited the Board to the Yale Community Christmas Party of December 8th, as well as provided an update on the Tashme Museum development and noted that the owner was able to acquire another historical building to add to the site. The museum is set to open in May Director Engar introduced his alternate David McNarywho attended this evening's meeting. An update on the numerous homeless camps alongside the Chilliwack River was also provided. Director Gaetz responded to Director Engar's comments and provided an update on the City of Chilliwack's discussions with the Ministry of Forests, Land and Natural Resources regarding the number of homeless camps located throughout the city. Director Van Laerhoven noted that the District of Kent has finished construction on a new Search and Rescue building, which will act as a base for all associated meetings, storage and training space. It was also noted that the CPR Holiday Train will be stopping in Agassiz on December 16th at 5:00pm, and will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the local food bank.

21 November 28, 2017 Page 22 ADAMSON/ENGAR THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board accept the Proposed Settlement Agreement with CUPE Local 458 (Recreation, Culture and Airpark Services) for the years 2017, and [BD ] ALL/Weighted 23. ADJOURNMENT FACIO/NIEMI THAT the Inaugural Meeting of the Fraser Valley Regional District Board of November 28, 2017 be adjourned. [BD ] The Open Meeting adjourned at 8:21 pm. MINUTES CE CORRECT: Corpor^fe Officer/Deputy

22 November 28, 2017 Page 21 Director Waddinaton noted that he has recently returned from a FCM Board meeting in Ottawa. It was also noted the National Housing Strategy has been released, with a significant portion contributed by FCM. Director Stobbart noted that he attended the St6:lo First Nation Remembrance Day ceremony as a representative from the FVRD. Director Adamson added that he will be travelling with Director Vicktor to Kelowna to meet with the Mayor and the Director of Business and Entrepreneurial Development to discuss future opportunities in film and production programs in Hope. Chair Lum thanked the Board again for the opportunity to serve as Chair, and reminded Directors that he is open to meeting with them anytime to discuss feedback and ideas they may have. It was also noted that throughout 2017, the Chair was able to attend a public event in every area of the FVRD. 21. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD FOR ITEMS RELEVANT TO AGENDA None. 22. RISE AND REPORT OUT OF CLOSED MEETING STAM/CLYNE THAT the Fraser Valley Regional District Board direct staff to negotiate the purchase and transfer of assets at the Vedder River Campground from Cultus Lake Park Board at a cost not to exceed $675, 000 funded from the park land acquisition and capital improvement fund, and further AND THAT the campground be operated as a service under the Regional Parks Service function. [BD ] All Except Abbotsford/Weighted Directors Hawes, Niemi, Vicktor and Alexis opposed