Absent: Mayor SPS Rathor and Councillor A. Delainey
Editor's Note -- Councillor Micheal Moses is currently on unpaid leave of absence from Williams Lake City Council/Committee meetings' until end of October 2024, due to his participation as a BC NDP candidate in the Provincial Election of October 19th, 2024
The Acting Mayor recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw
Meeting Agenda approved
Meeting Video here
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Williams Lake City Council held October 8th, 2024 were adopted
Delegations:
None
Business:
1) Council received for information a report of the Manager of Planning & Development regarding an update on the Boitanio Mall redevelopment project and Staff were directed to report back to Council on options for keeping the Boitanio Mall project moving forward in 2025
2) Council received for information the accounts payable computer cheque and EFT listings dated October 8, 10 and 17, 2024
The Acting Mayor acknowledged the presence of Cariboo RD Area "D" Director Steve Forseth at tonight's meeting of Williams Lake City Council
3) Council endorsed a recommendation from a previous meeting of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee, as follows:
That the report of the Deputy Corporate Officer, City of Williams Lake, dated September 18, 2024, be received and that Council approve the proposed amendment to the Central Cariboo Joint Committee Terms of Reference to allow for an annual special joint review meeting to include all members of City Council and Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Area D, E, F, J and K Directors, for consideration of funding applications submitted under the CRD’s Grants for Assistance Program and the City’s Community Grants Program, respectively.
4) Council approved an application to the Rural Economic Development Infrastructure Program (REDIP) Forest Transition stream for financial assistance toward the proposed Airport Café Project for a new facility to be located within the Williams Lake Regional Airport terminal building
5) Council approved an application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for $37,500.00 toward a Williams Lake Fire Department Structural Turnout Gear Washing and Drying System
6) Council received letters regarding meetings at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention, as follows:
* Deputy Minister of Housing Teri Collins
* Deputy Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Fazil Mihlar
7) Council received the September 25th, 2024 meeting minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee
8) In relation to the request of the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 139 in their letter dated October 9, 2024, Council:
a) approved the Poppy Campaign sale days from October 24 to November 11, 2024;
b) approved the barricading of the City Hall parking lot during the small Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph on November 11, 2024, and Staff coordinate the placement of barricades as requested;
c) approved the use of the City Hall lobby for accumulation of wreaths and crosses before and after the Cenotaph ceremony; and further,
d) authorized the Legion Flag to be displayed on the City's flag pole for the week of November 7 through 11, 2024
9) In relation to the letter from the Williams Lake Hospice Society dated October 15, 2024 - Council:
a) approved the placement of the 'In Memory' Book, signage and ornaments in the City Hall lobby from November 2024 leading up to the event, as well as a donation/draw box to be located at the reception counter during these dates;
b) approved the use of the City Hall lobby and a tree for displaying of the name ornaments from November through to Christmas;
c) approved the use of Council Chambers for a small ceremony for the reading of the 'In Memory' Book names to be recorded and posted for public viewing online;
d) approved the barricading of the City Hall parking lot during the Memory Tree event taking place outside City Hall on Sunday, December 1, 2024 for the lighting of the Hospice Tree, and Staff coordinate the placement of barricades as requested;
And that the event be coordinated with City Staff and the Fire Department
10) Council received a letter from the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) dated October 18, 2024 requesting consideration of endorsement of their regional Mental Health and Addictions Accord and inviting a representative from Council to participate in the Symposium being held November 14, 2024 in Prince George, BC and that Council issue a letter of support in favour of this NCLGA initiative
Acting Mayor S. Nelson advised that he was serving Notice that the following Resolution of Council would be brought forward for reconsideration at the November 5th, 2024 Williams Lake City Council Meeting:
That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council Report #26-2024, the presentation from Cianna O'Connor regarding overdose awareness be received for information; and further, that Council work with the Interior Health Authority to discuss safe consumption sites.
11) Council received the "Council Information Package" as of October 22nd, 2024
Council received a verbal update from the Manager of Economic Development in relation to the situation at the Atlantic Power Co-Gen Power Plant
Members of Council reported on their recent activities
Closed Council Meeting:
At 6:28pm -- Council resolved the following:
That Council proceed into a Closed Meeting, following adjournment of the Open Council Meeting, according to Section 92 of the Community Charter for discussion of items identified under Section 90 of the Community Charter, as follows:
(1a) 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
Council adjourned at 6:29pm
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