Council Meeting Agenda – Oct. 6, 2014

VILLAGE OF BELCARRA
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
VILLAGE HALL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014
7:00 PM
COUNCIL
Mayor Ralph Drew
Councillor Bruce Drake
Councillor Jennifer Glover
Councillor Colin Richardson
Councillor Jamie Ross
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ralph Drew will call the meeting to order.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
2.1
Regular Council Meeting Monday, October 6, 2014
Recommendation:
That the Agenda for the regular Council Meeting, Monday, October 6, 2014 be
approved as circulated.
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1
Regular Council Meeting Monday, September 15, 2014
Recommendation:
That the Minutes from the regular Council Meeting held Monday,
September 15, 2014 be adopted.
4.
DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4.1
Public Meeting
Revenue Generation Options for Belcarra Roads
Belcarra Council, responding to a community petition, engaged the services of
consultant Eric Gunderson, of North West Environmental Group Ltd., who
prepared a public discussion paper titled “Revenue Generation Options for
Belcarra Roads”.
On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 an Open House and Public Meeting was held at
the municipal hall providing an overview of the discussion paper.
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OCTOBER 6, 2014
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
At the conclusion of the May 28, 2014 public meeting, written comments on the
discussion paper were invited and attendees were informed a second public
meeting would be held in the fall.
Three written comments were received, as follows:
CORRESPONDENCE (Received for the Public Meeting)
NAME
CORRESPONDENCE
COUNCIL
DATE
MEETING/PUBLIC
INFORMATION
MEETING DATE
Penny Moen
3845 Bedwell Bay Road
Kim Alfreds
4593 Belcarra Bay Road
Robert Paton
3575 Bedwell Bay Road
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May 29, 2014
May 28, 2014
1
May 29, 2014
May 28, 2014
2
June 9, 2014
May 28, 2014
3
To maintain order and to ensure everyone has a reasonable opportunity to be
heard, the following rules of procedure have been established:
1.
A Speakers’ List has been established. If you wish to address Council,
please ensure that you place your name on the Speakers’ List. You may
add your name to the list at any time. If you are speaking from prepared
remarks, please leave a copy with the Corporate Officer.
2.
Please commence your remarks by stating your name and address. If you
are speaking on behalf of some other person or organization, please
identify the name of that person or organization you are representing.
3.
Each speaker is requested to limit their remarks to no more than 5
minutes each time, subject to adding your name to the Speakers’ List
again.
4.
I would request that all speakers be civil and respectful of others.
5.
After everyone on the Speakers’ List has spoken once, speakers will be
allowed supplementary presentations.
Please observe these rules and if you have any concerns please direct your
comments to the Chair.”
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5.
REPORTS
5.1
3750 Bedwell Bay Road – Tree Removal – Hazard and Sightlines
Larry Scott, CPWI 3, Superintendent of Public Works and Building Official to
provide a report dated October 2, 2014, regarding 3750 Bedwell Bay Road –
Tree Removal – Hazard and Sightlines.
Recommendation:
That, subject to the terms and conditions noted on Road Use Permit # 02102014,
approval be granted to remove three (3) Western Hemlock trees from Municipal
Road Allowance adjacent to 3750 Bedwell Bay Road.
6.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COMMITTEES
6.1
Mayor’s Report
No items presented.
6.2
Public Works & Planning – Councillor Ross
6.3
Special Projects – Councillor Richardson
6.4
Protective Services – Councillor Drake
6.5
Environmental Affairs – Councillor Glover
7.
BYLAWS
No items presented.
8.
CORRESPONDENCE/PROCLAMATIONS
Recommendation:
That correspondence items 8.1-8.3 be received.
REQUEST FOR ACTION
8.1
Jessie Christophersen, Information Services Assistant, Recycling Council of
British Columbia, September 16, 2014, regarding Waste Reduction Week in
Canada 2014.
Recommendation:
That October 20-26, 2014 be proclaimed Waste Reduction Week in the Village of
Belcarra.
8.2
Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Children and Family Development,
September 30, 2014, regarding Foster Family Month in British Columbia.
Recommendation:
That October 2014 be proclaimed Foster Family Month in the Village of Belcarra.
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INFORMATION ITEMS
8.3
Allan Neilson, General Manager, Planning, Policy and Environment, Metro
Vancouver, September 26, 2014, regarding Belcarra Regional Park – Belcarra
South Cabins.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
10.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
11.
RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING
11.1
That the October 6, 2014 regular meeting of Council be closed pursuant to the
Community Charter section 90 (1) “a part of a council meeting may be closed to
the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of
the following:
(c) labour relations or other employee relations.”
12.
ADJOURNMENT
Recommendation:
That the October 6, 2014 Regular Meeting be terminated.
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3.1
VILLAGE OF BELCARRA
REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES
VILLAGE HALL
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
Council in Attendance
Mayor Ralph Drew
Councillor Bruce Drake
Councillor Jennifer Glover
Councillor Colin Richardson
Councillor Jamie Ross
Staff in Attendance
Lynda Floyd, Chief Administrative Officer
Larry Scott, Superintendent of Public Works and Building Inspector
Shelly Kean, Corporate Services Assistant
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ralph Drew called the meeting to order at 7:34 pm.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
2.1
Regular Council Meeting Monday, September 15, 2014
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Councillor Drake
Councillor Glover
That the Agenda for the regular Council Meeting, Monday, September 15, 2014
be amended by adding:
Item 5.3
Review of Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment
from the City of Port Moody – Moody Centre Transit Oriented
Development Area and Murray Street Boulevard Area
And that the agenda be approved as amended.
CARRIED
3.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1
Regular Council Meeting Monday, July 21, 2014
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Councillor Richardson
Councillor Glover
That the Minutes from the regular Council Meeting held Monday, July 21, 2014
be adopted.
CARRIED
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
3.2
REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES
Special Council Meeting Wednesday, July 31, 2014
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Councillor Glover
Councillor Richardson
That the Minutes from the Special Council Meeting held Wednesday,
July 31, 2014 be adopted.
CARRIED
4.
DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4.1
Constable Ryan Smith, Coquitlam RCMP Rural Section, Serving Anmore and
Belcarra provided an overview of RCMP activity in Belcarra throughout the past
year, noting that:
• There have been 141 files opened in 2014 to-date;
• Most files were generated by the RCMP, not by citizens reporting;
• Criminal record check requests comprise a significant number of files and are
included in file statistics;
• RCMP working with Canada Post regarding theft from mailboxes;
• Since new mailboxes installed there have been no reported breaches;
• There has been a decrease in alcohol consumption at Belcarra Park as well
as Bunzen Lake; and
• There are no crime trends to report for the area.
Discussion ensued relative to:
• Patrols through the Village of Belcarra being logged;
• The number of hours per year spent patrolling the waters around Belcarra;
• Crime profile of Belcarra being insignificant given limited access/egress; and
• Increased RCMP presence making a difference to public safety in Belcarra.
Sherri Chisholm, 4505 Belcarra Bay Road, queried the process of informing
Blockwatch of relevant police activities.
5.
REPORTS
5.1
Revenue Generation Options for Roads in Belcarra
Lynda Floyd, Chief Administrative Officer provided a report dated
September 11, 2014, regarding Revenue Generation Options for Belcarra Roads
– Public Discussion Paper Fall 2014 Public Meeting, noting that:
• The first of two proposed public meetings was held on May 28, 2014 to
provide an overview of the consultant’s report on Revenue Generation
Options for Roads in Belcarra and to solicit input from the public;
• Copies of the consultant’s report were made available to the public at the
May 28, 2014 meeting and available for pick up at the municipal offices;
• Written input was invited from the public and three submissions were
received; and
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Another opportunity for public input will be provided at a second public
meeting.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Councillor
Councillor
That:
1. The Regular Council meeting scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2014 be
rescheduled to Monday, October 6, 2014; and
2. A Public Meeting to receive community input and comments on the “Revenue
Generation Options for Belcarra Roads – A Public Discussion Paper” be held
at 7:00 pm on Monday, October 6, 2014, preceding the Regular Council
meeting.
CARRIED
5.2
Belcarra Day 2015
Shelly Kean, Corporate Services Assistant provided a report dated
September 2, 2014 regarding Belcarra Day 2015, noting that:
• Staff and two members from Community Recreation Association of Belcarra
(CRAB) met on August 1, 2014 to discuss ways of increasing public
awareness and gathering public input regarding Belcarra Day;
• The date set by Council at its regular meeting of July 21, 2014 for Belcarra
Day 2015, being Sunday, September 13, 2015, conflicts with scheduled
Village of Anmore’s “Ma Murray Day” and the Sasamat Volunteer Fire
Department (SVFD) typically attends both events; and
• A Council representative was to be nominated for the Belcarra Day 2015
working group per Council discussion of July 21, 2014.
Discussion ensued relative to:
• Declining attendance at the annual Belcarra Day community event;
• Pros and cons of holding event at either Belcarra Park or municipal hall;
• Methods of gathering public input on Belcarra Day;
• Resources required to plan Belcarra Day; and
• Decisions regarding Belcarra Day 2015 being deferred until public input
gathered.
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Moved by:
Seconded by:
REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES
Councillor Ross
Councillor Richardson
That:
1. Councillors Glover and Drake be nominated to the Belcarra Day 2015 event
organization working group;
2. The Regular Council meeting of October 20, 2014 be changed to commence
at 7:00 pm to allow for public input regarding Belcarra Day 2015; and
3. Setting the date for Belcarra Day 2015 be deferred until after public input has
been gathered.
CARRIED
5.3
Review of Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment from the
City of Port Moody – Moody Centre Transit Oriented Development Area and
Murray Street Boulevard Area
Lynda Floyd, Chief Administrative Officer provided a report on-table dated
September 12, 2014, regarding Review of Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our
Future Amendment from the City of Port Moody – Moody Centre Transit Oriented
Development Area and Murray Street Boulevard Area, noting:
• The details of the proposed amendment to the Metro Vancouver Regional
Growth Strategy; and
• That comments from affected municipalities are required by Metro Vancouver
by September 17, 2014.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Councillor Drake
Councillor Richardson
That the Village of Belcarra support the request from the City of Port Moody for
two Type 3 amendments to Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping Our Future to
change the regional land use designation for 8.3 hectares of land from Industrial
and Mixed Employment to General Urban for the Moody Centre Transit Oriented
Development Area and Murray Street Boulevard Area, which includes the
addition of a Frequent Transit Development Area for part of the area.
CARRIED
6.
REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COMMITTEES
6.1
Mayor’s Report
6.1.1 Trans Mountain Expansion Project — Information Request No. 2
It was noted that:
• The National Energy Board (NEB) deadline of September 11, 2014 for
Information Request No. 2 from intervenors regarding the Trans Mountain
Expansion Project has been postponed to January 9, 2015; and
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Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) has a
responsibility to provide complete and proper “post-mortem” assessment of
the marine component of the 2007 oil spill.
6.1.2 Unregistered or Undiscovered Archeological Sites
It was noted that:
• A resolution Belcarra presented at the UBCM 2013 Conference regarding the
impacts of the Heritage Conservation Act on property owners who encounter
undiscovered or unregistered archeological sites on their properties was
endorsed; and
• The Provincial Government has abandoned its appeal of the 2013 Supreme
Court ruling which found that the Provincial Archeology Branch acted
improperly in forcing homeowner Wendy Mackay of Victoria to pay for
archeological research on her property.
6.2
Public Works & Planning – Councillor Ross
It was noted that:
• Safety guards have been installed on Senkler Bridge;
• Grinding and paving of Main Avenue and Bedwell Bay Road are scheduled
for the latter part of September; and
• Substrate failures need to be corrected prior to overlay.
6.3
Special Projects – Councillor Richardson
No items presented.
6.4
Protective Services – Councillor Drake
No items presented.
6.5
Environmental Affairs – Councillor Glover
It was noted that:
• Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver (ISCMV) held a Knotweed
Workshop at Municipal Hall on August 19, where they explained the
importance and challenges of treating Japanese knotweed and outlined their
strategy and goals for eradicating knotweed in Belcarra;
• It’s important to deal with knotweed appropriately to avoid spreading;
• As of September 9, ISCMV completed follow-up treatment on the knotweed
initially treated in 2013 and the first session of treatment on the 2014
catalogue; and
• The new sites treated will be reviewed in 4-6 weeks to see if treatment was
successful and, where necessary, these sites will be retreated, conditions
permitting, this fall.
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7.
BYLAWS
7.1
Village of Belcarra Municipal Officials Indemnification Bylaw No. 478, 2014
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Councillor Richardson
Councillor Drake
That “Village of Belcarra Municipal Officials Indemnification Bylaw No. 478, 2014”
be adopted.
CARRIED
8.
CORRESPONDENCE/PROCLAMATIONS
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Councillor Drake
Councillor Glover
That correspondence items 8.1- 8.5 be received.
CARRIED
REQUEST FOR ACTION
8.1
Ruth Foster, [email protected], September 6, 2014 regarding Head Flushing
in Bedwell Bay.
Discussion ensued relative to:
• The nature and cause of foam recently observed in Bedwell Bay – in addition
to boat traffic, marine wildlife affects water quality;
• Whether there is regular testing by Fraser Health of water quality in Bedwell
Bay;
• Education through boat/yacht clubs and Power Squadron regarding health
and safety of boating practices;
• The type of signage needed and working with Port Metro Vancouver and
Metro Vancouver Parks; and
• Expanding the scope of related efforts to include all waters surrounding
Belcarra.
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Councillor Ross
Councillor Glover
That Port Metro Vancouver and Metro Vancouver Parks be invited to work with
the Village of Belcarra to partner on options to increase boat operators
awareness that recreational waters surrounding Belcarra are sensitive areas
where head flushing is not permitted.
CARRIED
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INFORMATION ITEMS
8.2
Hon. Christy Clark, Premier, Province of British Columbia, August 11, 2014,
regarding Funding for the Community Volunteer Services for Seniors (CVSS)
organization.
8.3
Hon. Greg Rickford, PC, MP, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the
Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, August 14, 2014,
regarding Oil Spill Liability.
8.4
Hon. Terry Lake, Minister of Health, August 21, 2014 regarding BC Emergency
Health Service (BCEHS) Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) – First Responder
Financial Assistance.
8.5
Steve Higginbottom, Community Relations Coordinator, Lower Mainland, BC
Hydro, August 22, 2014, regarding Funding Available for Electric Beautification
Projects.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
No items presented.
10.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
Sherry Chisholm, 4505 Belcarra Bay Road, queried:
• Whether Belcarra Bay is included in Fraser Health Authority water testing;
• Whether there are areas in Burrard Inlet where head flushing from boats is
permitted;
• How to know if a property is on the Provincial designated archeological site
list; and
• When Port Metro’s moratorium on dock building will be lifted in Belcarra Bay.
Jim Chisholm, 4505 Belcarra Bay Road, queried:
• Why archeological site status is not registered on property titles with the Land
Title Office;
• Whether the public meeting on Revenue Generation Options for Roads in
Belcarra, held May 28, 2014 was recorded; and
• What the perceived issue is with recreational boat traffic and oil tanker in
Burrard Inlet.
Joe Kesckes, 4288 Bedwell Bay Road, queried methods for eradicating weeds
on private property.
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11.
RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING
11.1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Councillor Drake
Councillor Ross
That the September 15, 2014 Regular meeting of Council be closed pursuant to
the Community Charter section 90 (1) “a part of a council meeting may be closed
to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of
the following:
12.
(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including
communications necessary for that purpose.”
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Councillor Richardson
Councillor Glover
That the September 15, 2014 Regular Meeting be terminated (9:10 pm).
CARRIED
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Ralph E. Drew, Mayor
Lynda Floyd
Chief Administrative Officer
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5.1
COUNCIL REPORT
Date:
October 2, 2014
File: 4510-20-BED-3750
From:
Larry G. Scott, CPWI3, Superintendent Public Works/ Building Official
Subject:
3750 Bedwell Bay Road – Tree Removal – Hazard and Sightlines
Purpose:
To seek Council approval to issue a Road Use Permit to the owners of 3750 Bedwell Bay Road for the
purpose of removing three (3) Western Hemlock trees that are considered by the owners of 3790 Bedwell
Bay Road to visually impair the Indian Arm viewscape as seen from their residence.
Recommendation for Consideration:
THAT subject to the terms and conditions noted on Road Use Permit # 02102014, approval be granted to
remove three (3) Western Hemlock trees from Municipal Road Allowance adjacent to 3750 Bedwell Bay
Road.
Background:
The owners of 3790 Bedwell Bay Road have requested information on an approval process to remove 3
hemlock trees from Municipal land located at the intersections of Main Avenue and Bedwell Bay Road and
also abutting 3750 Bedwell Bay Road. (Photo #1)
The request to remove the 3 trees is predicated on improving their Indian Arm viewscape. A viewscape
they advised that has been eroded by the maturing of trees located between their residence and Indian
Arm.
The advice on process was to first begin with a Road Use Permit Application from the owner of 3750
Bedwell Bay Road as the trees are adjacent to their West property lot lines. The application was received
on March 24, 2014.
Tree #1 Assessment by Staff using Danger Tree Assessment Field Data – Parks criteria (Assessment).
Tree # 1 having a Breast Height Diameter (BHD) of 48” is a Western Hemlock tree (photos # 2 & 3) has
evidence of a compromised root structure, namely it is exposed and growing from a decaying tree trunk.
The compromise will reduce the tree’s resilience to windthrow with targets of Main Avenue and Bedwell Bay
Road having the highest target potential. This tree will be approved by staff for removal following delegated
authority practices.
Tree #2 Assessment. Tree # 2 having a similar BHD of 48” is a Western Hemlock tree (photos # 4 & 5) has
evidence of a compromised root structure, namely it is exposed and growing from a decaying tree stump.
The compromise will reduce the trees resilience to windthrow with targets of Main Avenue and Bedwell Bay
road having the highest target potential. This tree will be approved by staff for removal following delegated
authority practices.
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Tree #3 Assessment. Tree # 3 having a similar BHD of 48” is a Western Hemlock tree (photos # 1 Far Left)
has no evidence of a compromised stem, canopy or root structure and appeared healthy. The concern
would be a result from the removal of the adjacent 2 hemlocks, thus leaving the single tree vulnerable to
wind exposure from the North during seasonal outflows. Because there is little ability for staff to determine
the probability of withstanding a potential windthrow, the recommendation for removal is based solely on
this condition albeit an otherwise healthy Western Hemlock.
Scope of Works:
Removal and clean-up of 3 Western Hemlock Trees.
Financial Implications: None
END:
Photo #1 – View from a distance of the 3 hemlock trees
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Photo #2 – Tree #1 Exposed roots growing from decayed tree trunk
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Photo #3 – Tree #1 Exposed Roots growing from decayed tree trunk
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Photo #4 – Tree #2 Exposed roots growing from decayed tree stump
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Photo #5 – Tree #2 Exposed roots growing from decayed tree stump
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ROAD USE PERMIT
# 02102014
THIS PERMIT ISSUED TO:
Joyce Evans
DATE ISSUED
3750 Bedwell Bay Road
Belcarra, BC
V3H 4P7
TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY ON A PUBLIC ROAD:
1.
Removal and clean-up of 3 Hemlock trees located adjacent to 3750 Bedwell Bay Road and the
intersections of Bedwell Bay Road and Main Avenue.
THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED UNDER THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
a.
Tree removal to be undertaken by a Qualified Tree Service that is registered with WCB. Provide a
copy of the WCB Clearance Letter (letters available on line @ www.worksafebc.com)
All clean-up, off site removal of vegetation and restoration of site to be competed within 14 days
of the completion of the tree removal;
Traffic and pedestrian control including advance warning signs, traffic cones and flag persons are
required during active tree falling;
A security deposit of $300.00 is required for deposit with the municipality prior to the start of
works;
Notify Public Works 48 hours in advance of the start of works.
b.
c.
d.
e.
I,
, acknowledge acceptance of the terms and conditions as noted above.
THIS PERMIT EXPIRES ON:
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November 24, 2014;
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FINAL INSPECTION: ________________________________DATE:
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8.1
From: Jessie Christophersen [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:21 AM
Subject: Waste Reduction Week 2014!
The Recycling Council of BC would like to invite you to participate in
Waste Reduction Week in Canada 2014! (October 20-26). This event is
intended to raise public consciousness about waste and its environmental
and social ramifications. Please show support by registering your
organization’s Waste Reduction Week events for 2014 on the national
website at www.wrwcanada.com/get-involved. If you do not have a
specific event planned, please just type in “We support Waste Reduction
Week 2014” in the events section, and we can keep you up to date with
program information.
On behalf of the Recycling Council of BC and the national WRW committee,
thank you for your support of this important event. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Jessie Christophersen
Information Services Assistant
Recycling Council of British Columbia
604-683-6009 (ext. 317)
1-800-667-4321
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8.2
From: Cain, Krista A MCF:EX [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: September-30-14 12:00 PM
To: Connie Scherk
Subject: Letter from the Honourable Stephanie Cadieux
Ref: 218869
His Worship Mayor Ralph Drew and Council
Village of Belcarra
E-mail: [email protected]
Dear Mayor Drew and Council:
To highlight the importance of fostering children and youth, it is my honour, as Minister of Children
and Family Development, to proclaim October as Foster Family Month in British Columbia. For the
past 24 years, we have taken this month to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions
that foster families make, each and every day.
With approximately 8,200 children and youth in care, in communities across the province,
government relies on foster parents to support children and youth who have a broad range of needs.
Foster parents not only provide support, stability and a safe place for young people to live and thrive,
they also have a lasting impact on our communities through their collaboration with social workers,
extended families, schools and prospective adoptive parents.
Without question, fostering is a big responsibility and a very important job. I want to encourage you
to recognize Foster Family Month in your community. Even doing something as simple as posting a
message on bulletin boards in your municipal hall and community and recreation centres goes a long
way towards showing these remarkable families that their efforts are valued and appreciated.
The Ministry of Children and Family Development has created an information kit, including
printable posters and fact sheets, to help raise awareness about fostering in your community. To
access the information associated with Foster Family Month 2014, please open the following link on,
or after, October 1, 2014: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster/ffm.htm.
On behalf of the Government of British Columbia and its citizens, I would like to thank you for your
recognition and support of foster families in your community.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Stephanie Cadieux
Minister of Children and Family Development
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