Present: Mayor W. Cobb; Councillors I. Bonnell, S. Nelson, J. Ryll, C. Smith, and L. Walters
Meeting called to order at 6pm
Meeting agenda approved/Mins of WL Council's July 7th meeting adopted
Presentation/Delegations:
1) Mayor Cobb presented the Accessibility Award of Merit to George/Gloria Atamanenko
2) Matt Neufeld, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Williams Lake & District appeared before Council to present an update on Local Community Services provided by the Boys/Girls Club of WL and District
A Question/Answer period ensued
Mayor Cobb, on behalf of Council, thanked Mr. Neufeld for his time/information
3) Cariboo RD Area 'K' Director Betty Anderson appeared before Council to discuss her proposed joint letter of opposition in regards to the Dasiqox Tribal Park. Stone and Xeni Gwet'in Band Chiefs Russell Myers-Ross and Roger William appeared before Council to discuss same along with Cariboo RD Area K Alternate Director Ervin Charleyboy and George Atamenenko
A Question/Answer period ensued
Mayor Cobb, on behalf of Council, thanked the various parties for their time/information
Business:
1) Council received for information the accounts payable cheque listing for July 9 and 16, 2015
2) Council authorized travel and associated expenses for Councillor J. Ryll to attend a meeting regarding BC Ferry service on July 23, 2015 in Vancouver, BC, hosted by the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC
3) Council deferred consideration of the joint letter of opposition to the proposed Dasiqox Tribal Park from Mayor Cobb/CRD Electoral Area 'K' Director B. Anderson for 6 weeks, pending a meeting with the Tsilhqot'in National Government. Approved by the following vote:
Affirmative - Councillors Bonnell, Nelson, Ryll, Smith and Walters
Negative - Mayor W. Cobb
4) Council endorsed a Remedial Action Resolution (demolition) as it pertains to 27 Seventh Avenue South (Slumber Lodge)
5) After receiving no public input - Council approved Development Permit #3-2015 for 36 Broadway Avenue - Burgess Plumbing/Heating ( Replacement of Exterior Façade & Roof Canopy)
6) Council received for information a report of the Director of Development Services regarding the three year renewal of the downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreement for 232 Third Avenue North, Dr. Mike Bos / M.A.P. Ventures Inc
7) Council received a report from Councillor L. Walters concerning an overview of the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) meeting held July 10 and 11, 2015 in Prince George, BC
8) Council approved a front façade and canopy Encroachment Agreement with Burgess Plumbing, Hearing and Electrical with all costs associated with registration of the Agreement being the responsibility of the property owner
9) Council accepted a Development Variance Permit application from MacPine Developments Ltd. requesting to vary Section 3.17 Insufficient Capacity In Existing Systems of City of Williams Lake Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 1730, 2000 and directed that the matter return to Council at its' August 18, 2015 meeting for further consideration
Councillor C. Smith declared a conflict of interest on the next item as he is in the sign business and left Council Chambers at 7:59pm
10) Council accepted a Development Variance Permit application from Grosso Developments Ltd. requesting to vary the City of Williams Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 1825, 2002 (10 variance requests) and directed that the matter return to Council at its' August 18, 2015 meeting for further consideration
Councillor C. Smith returned to Council Chambers at 8:00pm
11) Council received a report from its' Planner in regards to a progress update on the current BC Transit Service Review process
12) Council approved Airport Lease #CWL6700 - Redekop
13) Council adopted 3 Committee of the Whole recommendations as follows:
a) That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council Report #11-2015, the letter from Central Cariboo Economic Development Corporation dated June 23, 2015 regarding a Community Gathering Space in the Tourism Discovery Centre be received and their request for moving the current car display in the main area to provide a valuable opportunity for community meeting and greeting space be endorsed and Policy be developed for the placement of displays at the TDC
b) That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council Report #12-2015, the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated July 6, 2015 regarding Ministry meeting requests for the 2015 UBCM Convention be received and endorsed.
c) That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council Report #13-2015, the report of the Chief Administrative Officer dated July 6, 2015 regarding the provincial agencies, commissions & corporations meeting requests for the 2015 UBCM Convention be received and endorsed as amended with the additions of BCR Properties and the BC Lottery Corporation.
14) Council gave approval to close the alley below Oliver Street which connects Third Avenue South and Fourth Avenue South for the Boys/Girls Club's 13th Annual Family Street Party on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
15) Council received the "Council Information Package" as follows:
• July 10, 2015 - CRD Board Highlights.
Council members gave oral reports on their recent activities
Meeting adjourned at 8:23pm
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