Mayor W. Cobb and Councillors Boehm, Bonnell, Brenner, Nelson, Ryll and Smith
Meeting called to order at 6:00pm
Mayor Cobb recognized that this meeting was taking place on traditional Northern Secwépemc (Shuswap) territory
Meeting Agenda approved
Minutes of the Williams Lake City Council meeting held August 17th, 2021 were received and adopted, as circulated
Business:
1) Council received for information the accounts payable computer cheque
and EFT listings dated August 12, 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2021
2) Council approved entering into an
encroachment agreement with 0728823 BC Ltd. (Williams Lake
Smiles) for a twenty year term for two parking spaces encroaching
on the dedicated City lane off Barnard Street, at 249 Barnard Street,
legally described as Parcel A (Plan B7109) of Lot 11, Block 17,
District Lot 71, Cariboo District, Plan 1553 for a one-time
contribution of $1,000, with all costs associated with registration
being the responsibility of the property owner
Councillor S. Nelson declared a conflict of interest on the next item and left Council Chambers at 6:02pm
3) Council received for information the report of the Public Hearing for Zoning
Amendment Bylaw No. 2345 (1704 Broadway Avenue South) held August 17, 2021
Councillor S. Nelson returned to Council Chambers at 6:03pm
4) Council awarded the contract for the design of an Emergency Booster Station
at Fairview Drive to True Consulting for the quoted price of
$53,000.00, excluding applicable taxes
Councillor C. Smith declared a conflict of interest on the next item and left Council Chambers at 6:05pm
5) Council approved the
design of the Downtown Williams Lake new wayfinding signage for
both the downtown business improvement area and updated signage
for areas outside of this zone
Councillor Smith returned to Council Chambers at 6:08pm
6) Council authorized the
proposed exterior insulation and siding repair works on the end of
the Downtown Williams Lake BIA office building located at 327
Oliver Street and approve their proposed mural design for this
section of wall, pursuant to Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2194
7) Council approved a
two-year continuation amendment to the existing Ice Arena
Concession Lease Agreement, due to the COVID health restrictions,
to expire July 30, 2023.
8) Council endorsed recommendations from its' August 24th Committee of the Whole meeting, as follows:
a) That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council
Council Report #28-2021, the letter from Kevin Bourdon, Williams
Lake Pickleball Club President, dated August 20, 2021 requesting
Council consideration be given to the Club's proposal for permanent pickleball courts at Kiwanis Park be received and endorsed; and
further, that $20,000 be allocated in the 2022 budget to support this
project including grant funding, if available
b) That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council
Report #29-2021, the City include a more prominent tool or link on
the City's webpage to provide contact information for Provincial
agencies that should be contacted with regards to remediation work
required on Dog Creek Road.
c) That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council
Report #30-2021, Council offer the Province of British Columbia the City's portion of
Dog Creek Road to become part of the Provincial network
d) That pursuant to the report of the Corporate
Officer dated August 27, 2021 together with Committee of Whole
Council Report #31-2021, the report of the Corporate Officer dated
August 20, 2021 regarding next steps for Dog Creek Road operation
be received and Road Closure Bylaw No. 2352, 2021 authorizing the
closure of the City's portion of Dog Creek Road be introduced and
given first and second readings, and Bylaw No. 2352 be brought
back for third reading subject to:
* The Provincial Government's rejection (or non-response) of
the City's offer to transfer the road to the Province,
* Additional consultation with the Cariboo Regional District,
local First Nations, community members and other impacted
parties, and
* Council review of updated geotechnical and other landslide
information in the area
e) That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council
Report #32-2021 and the report of the Director of Municipal
Services dated August 17, 2021, Council approve the addition of the
Central Cariboo Arts Centre building efficiency upgrades project
(including LED lighting, door and window replacements and
HVAC system upgrades) to the City’s 2021 capital plan on
condition that the project is fully funded in the amount of $150,000
by the funds allocated from the Cariboo Regional District’s
Community Works Funding.
9) Council received information from the Orange Shirt Day
Society and the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council dated August 20,
2021 seeking volunteers and donations for their inaugural National
Day of Truth and Reconciliation event being held on September 30,
2021 at the Williams Lake Stampede Grounds and Council encouraged the community to participate
10) Council approved the proposed
book signing flow-through event of Natalie Easthope to be held on Saturday, September
18, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the pedestrian sidewalk
fronting the Open Book storefront and including the alley off of
Oliver Street directly adjacent to the Open Book , subject to
approval of the Public Health Office; and further, the event
organizers be requested to coordinate this event with City Staff,
provide proof of $3 million in liability insurance saving the City
harmless and Emergency Services be so advised, pursuant to City
policy.
11) Council received a letter from the Minister of Transportation
& Infrastructure dated August 27, 2021 responding to the Mayor Cobb's correspondence dated July 22, 2021 and February 5, 2021
requesting a speed review of the Toop Road / Highway 97
intersection in Williams Lake
12) Council proclaimed the following:
a) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day - September 9, 2021
b) National Forests Week - September 19 to 25, 2021
c) Rail Safety Week - September 20 to 26, 2021
13) Council received the "Council Information Package" as follows:
* June 22, 2021 - Letter from Jude Kirkham re Practicality of
Rewilding Local Parks;
* August 24, 2021 - Stillwater Consulting's NexGen Program
for Youth Entrepreneurship Training;
* August 26, 2021 - BC Wildfire Service Release re Campfire
Ban Rescind Information
* August 27, 2021 - Ministry of Municipal Affairs re Proof of
Vaccination Program Update
Mayor Cobb provided a Wildfire Update to Council
Members of Council and the CAO provided verbal reports on their recent activities
Council adjourned at 6:36pm
