WL Council Highlights - Oct 19th mtg

Present: Mayor W. Cobb and Councillors Boehm, Bonnell, Nelson, Ryll, Smith

Meeting called to order at 6pm and Mayor Cobb recognized that the meeting was taking place on traditional Shuswap territory

Meeting agenda adopted

Minutes of WL City Council meetings held on September 28, October 5 & 13, 2021 were received/adopted as presented

Delegation:

1) Massimo Calabrese appeared before Council, via Zoom, to provide an update on Success of Paradise Cinemas COVID-19 Drop-In Vaccination Clinics and Request for Continued Support

After the presentation - a Question/Answer period ensued

Mayor Cobb thanked the delegation for their time/information

Resolved: That the presentation and information from Massimo Calabrese regarding Interior Health Authority's (IHA) drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics held at Paradise Cinemas from August to October 2021 be received and Council direct staff to continue working with IHA to support its promotion and delivery of vaccination clinics in Williams Lake; and further, that all residents in the region be encouraged to participate in the COVID-19 vaccination program.

Business:

1) Council for information the accounts payable computer cheque and EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) listings dated October 7 and 14, 2021

2) Council agreed to recommend approval to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch an application of CJ Southwestern Grill regarding an addition of an Entertainment Endorsement License

3) Council agreed to endorse an application to the 2022 Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) Business Façade Improvement Program in the amount of $20,000

4) Council approved the Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption application from 1236420 BC Ltd (Woodland Jewellers) for façade improvements, electrical work for new signage, new architectural mouldings, new parapet flashing, new siding and exterior painting on the building located at 150 Oliver Street, issuing a certificate for the 2021 property value increase; and further, Council authorization be given to enter into a Downtown Revitalization Tax Exemption Agreement

5) Council awarded the contract for the supply of dried bulk highway salt for the 2021/2022 winter season to Chances Bulk Unloading Ltd. for the tendered price of $169.00 per metric tonne, excluding applicable taxes.

6) Council approved the purchase of a 2021 Ford Escape from Lake City Ford Sales Ltd. for the purchase price of $39,118.44, excluding applicable taxes

7) Council authorized the raising of the national Metis flag in honour of Louis Riel on November 16, 2021 on the City's flag pole

8) At the request of Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 139, Council authorized the following:

a) approve the Poppy Campaign sale days from October 29, 2021 to November 11, 2021;

b) approve the barricading of the City Hall parking lot during the small Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph on November 11, 2021, as no public will be allowed to attend due to the COVID19 pandemic restrictions, and Staff coordinate the placement of barricades as requested; 

c) approve the use of the City Hall lobby for accumulation of wreaths and crosses before and after the Cenotaph ceremony

d) authorize the Legion Flag to be displayed on the City's flag pole for the week of November 4 through 11, 2021

9) Council received the "Council Information Package" as follows:

October 1, 2021 - CRD Board Highlights; 

October 5, 2021 - CCACS re Arts & Culture Grants Available;

October 6, 2021 - Letter from Minister Eby re Meeting at UBCM Convention; 

October 7, 2021 - Township of Langley to Premier re Financial Assistance for COVID-19 Related Budget Shortfalls;

October 8, 2021 - Camp Likely re Thank You for Grant-in Aid

October 12, 2021 - Youth Parliament of BC re BC's 93rd Youth Parliament

Updates were provided as follows:

i) COVID-19

ii) Williams Lake Emergency Operations Centre

iii) Verbal Reports of Members of Council & the CAO

Resolved: That a meeting be requested with the BC Ministry of Environment regarding the weed removal project on Williams Lake

Motion to proceed to Closed Council Meeting:

Resolved: That, following adjournment of this meeting, Council resolve into a Closed Meeting according to Section 92 of the Community Charter for discussion of items identified under Section 90 (1) (a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality, and (c) labour relations or other employee relations.

Council adjourned at 6:50pm and then proceeded to an In-Camera Meeting as per Section 90(1a + 1c - appointment/labour) of the Community Charter