WL Council Highlights - Oct 23rd mtg

Courtesy of the City of Williams Lake:

Enbridge delegation

The Enbridge Community and Indigenous engagement advisor presented an update to Council regarding the expansion of the T-South project.

Dollarama sign variance

Council approved the recommendation from the Development Services Technician to provide a Sign Bylaw No. 2153 variance to Dollarama for their new location in Boitanio Mall.

Evacuation route planning

Council approved awarding the Evacuation Route Planning contract to ISL Engineering and Land Services LTD. This is a critical component of our emergency management strategy and will further strengthen our ability to manage large-scale emergency events.

Renewal of airport leases

Council approved the airport lease renewal of both: Canadian Helicopters LTD, for a two-year term and Hytest Timber LTD. for a ten-year term. Each of the leases allows for an annual review according to the BC Consumer Price Index.

Age-Friendly communities

Council approved for an application to be put forward to UBCM's Age-Friendly Communities & Programs grant. These funds would enable the City to obtain provisions of recreation and healthy living activities to support Seniors/Elders with recreation and healthy living within the City.

Development procedures bylaw

Council approved the adoption of the new City of Williams Lake Development Approval Procedures Bylaw No. 2317

Memory tree celebration

Per the letter received from the Williams Lake Hospice Society. Council approved the hosting of the Memory Tree Celebration on Sunday, December 1 2019 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm at City Hall. The community is also encouraged to attend.

Winter Lights Parade

Per the letter received from the Downtown Williams Lake Business Improvement Association. Council approved the Winter Lights Parade to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Along the route of Oliver St, 1st Ave N, Borland St & 7th Ave S. The community is also encouraged to attend.

Remembrance Day ceremonies

Per the letter received from the Royal Canadian Legion. Council approved the November 11, 2019 Remembrance Day parade along the route of 4th Ave N, Mart St. Oliver St. 3rd Ave N & Borland St. That the sale of Poppys commence October 25th until November 11th. That City Hall receives the accumulation and organization of Wreaths and Crosses before and after the Remembrance Day service and that the Legion Flag be displayed through the week of November 4th to 11th. The community is encouraged to attend all Remembrance Day ceremonies.