WL Council Highlights - Sept 17th mtg

Courtesy of the City of Williams Lake:

COUNCIL OF FOREST INDUSTRIES DINNER

Council unanimously approved and encouraged the Mayor to attend the Council of Forest Industries (COFI) dinner on September 19th, 2019 in Prince George on behalf of the City of Williams Lake. This will be an opportunity to network with senior representatives from the forest sector, local, provincial and federal governments, First Nations, Chambers of Commerce and local businesses on behalf of the City.

TOLKO LAKEVIEW APPROVAL

Council unanimously approved the classification of Class 1 for the reconstruction of the Tolko Sawmill under the No. 2279 Central Industrial Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw. Council agreed that every effort must be taken to support the forest industry.

LITERACY MONTH PROCLAMATION

Following a request from the Cariboo-Chilcotin Partners for Literacy, Council unanimously approved the proclamation of September 2019 as “Literacy Month” in recognition of the CCPL’s efforts to raise awareness about literacy and local programs supporting those facing literacy challenges.

FALL HARVEST RUN

The City of Williams Lake encourages all residents to attend the Harvest Run taking place on October 6th, 2019 at 11 am from the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. This event is a run/walk/bike or stroll event over 5km or 10km if you wish to do the route twice.

6-POINT CRIME ACTION PLAN

Council unanimously approved the recommendation by the Committee of the Whole to endorse the “Williams Lake 6-Point Crime Action Plan.” This plan will see the implementation of new objectives to further reduce crime throughout the City, and to encourage stricter enforcement of penalties by the judiciary courts.

WINTER ROAD MAINTENANCE

Council unanimously approved the recommendation by the Committee of the Whole to endorse the “Winter Road Maintenance Plan” which aims to move towards the gradual decrease in the use of salt over the next five years to the point of operational minimums.

CLIMATE STRIKE & MARCH

Following a request from the organizers of the Climate Strike & March, Council encourages the City of Williams Lake and all residents to participate in the Climate Strike & March taking place on Friday, September 20th, 2019 beginning at noon from Red Shreds Bike Shop.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS PROCLAMATION

Following a request from the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC, Council unanimously approved the proclamation of October 1st, 2019 as “International Day of Older Persons.”

CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN WELL-BEING & COMMUNITY SAFETY SURVEY

Council received an information package, and encourages all residents of the City of Williams Lake to complete the Cariboo-Chilcotin Well-Being & Community Safety Survey. This survey is an opportunity for each individual to provide their unique feedback into the future of the Cariboo-Chilcotin. The survey can be found at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/WBCSSurvey

FIRST AVE NORTH – 39 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING

Council unanimously approved the decision to engage both the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing and the Premier at the upcoming Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conference and inquire into the Province’s decision to rescind the agreement to provide 39 affordable units in the new development located on 1st Ave North.