The following is a summary of the resolutions considered on Wednesday, September 25 at the 2019 Convention.
Section SR (Special Resolution)
Res No. | Resolution Title | Result |
SR1 | Provincial Consultation with Local Governments | Endorsed |
SR2 | Modernizing Development Financing | Endorsed |
SR3 | Pre-Hospital Emergency Services | Endorsed |
Section A
Res No. | Resolution Title | Result |
A1 | Provincial Responsibility for Fire Services Act and Regulations | Endorsed |
A2 | Cannabis Revenue Sharing with Local Governments | Endorsed |
A3 | Increase Provincial RCMP Contribution | Endorsed |
A4 | United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) | Endorsed as Amended: |
Therefore be it resolved that the Province of British Columbia provide clarity to local governments regarding implementation of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) processes and framework;
And be it further resolved that the Province of British Columbia provide a clear delineation of the responsibilities of local governments in relation to the implementation of these processes after full consultation with local governments, both rural and urban.
Section B – Part 1
The Section B – Part 1 resolutions were introduced as a block. The block included resolutions B1 to B74. Resolutions B7, B25, B35, B43, B65 and B71 were pulled from the block for individual consideration.
Res No. | Resolution Title | Result |
B1 Block as Amended contained: B1-B6, B8-B24, B26-B34, B36-B42, B44-B64, B66-B70, B72-B74 | Endorsed as Amended | |
B7 | Safer Slower Streets: 30 km/h Residential Street Pilot | Endorsed as Amended: |
Therefore be it resolved that the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure be asked to consider an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act that would allow incorporated municipalities and regional districts to institute blanket speed zones in residential areas.;
And be it further resolved this resolution be presented at the UBCM.
Resolutions debate will continue during the policy session on Thursday, September 26 beginning at 8:55am. The order of debate will begin with the remaining B resolutions that were pulled from the B1 Block, which include: B25, B35, B43, B65 and B71.