Committee of the Whole (WL Council) - July 9th mtg

Present: 

In Person -- Mayor SPS Rathor (Committee Chair); Councillors Boehm, Lyons

Via Zoom -- Councillors Delainey, Flaspohler, Moses and Nelson

Meeting called to order at 6:28pm

Mayor Rathor recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw 

Meeting Agenda approved

Minutes of the previous Committee meeting were received/adopted

Delegation:

Andy Delli Pizzi and Marnie Brenner from Interior Health appeared before the Committee to provide a presentation on IH Healthy Communities Development Program

Following the presentation - a Question/Answer period ensued

The Chair thanked the delegation for their time/information

Resolved: That the presentation from Andy Delli Pizzi, Marnie Brenner, Interior Health regarding the IH Healthy Communities Program and the role of the Healthy Communities Facilitator be received for information and that Council take a public position that BC's Public Health Officer (Bonnie Henry) permit those not vaccinated from the COVID-19 pandemic be permitted to return to work in BC's Healthcare workplace

Business:

1) The Committee received the following updates from the Protective Services Department:

* Protective Services Operations

* Fire Prevention

2) Update on Current Practices and Homelessness

The Committee received a report of the Senior Bylaw Officer

Discussion ensued thereon

Resolved: That the Committee recommend:

That Council direct staff to prepare a Parks and Public Lands Bylaw for review and consideration, incorporating the requirements for temporary overnight sheltering as endorsed by Council in April 2023, and to present additional options and proposals for consideration and further discussion.

3) New Community Grants Program Policy No. 230

The Committee received a report of the Deputy Corporate Officer

Discussion ensued thereon... 

Resolved: That the Committee recommend:

That Council authorize new City of Williams Lake Community Grants Program Policy No. 230, as amended, and that Council Policies No. 18 and 202 be repealed

4) Standing Agenda Item - Atlantic Power

The Corporate Officer and the Chair provided verbal reports updating the Committee on this item

5) Motion to Proceed to a Special Closed/In-Camera Council Meeting:

Resolved: That Council now resolve into a Closed Meeting, following adjournment of the Open Committee of Whole Council 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.

The Committee adjourned at 7:38pm