Mayor Rathor; Councillors Boehm, Delainey, Lyons (via Zoom), Moses and Nelson
Meeting called to order at 6:00pm
The Mayor recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw
Meeting Agenda adopted - click here
Meeting Video here
Minutes of the previous Council meeting were received/adopted
Delegations:
1) Bridgitte Pinchbeck, Rick Hansen Foundation appeared before Council to discuss the Rick Hansen Man in Motion Tour 40th Anniversary Event
2) Susan O'Sullivan, Sue Hemphill from "Cariboo Climate Circle" appeared before Council to provide a presentation and feedback in response to the City's proposed OCP and Zoning Bylaw
Following each delegation -- A Question/Answer period ensued
The Mayor thanked each delegation for their time/information
Business arising from Delegations:
1) Council received for information/endorsed the presentation from Bridgitte Pinchbeck, Rick Hansen Foundation regarding the Rick Hansen Man in Motion Tour 40th Anniversary Event and directed that discussion of an accessibility project be referred to the City's Accessibility Advisory Committee and Council supported the 40th Anniversary "Man in Motion" project...
2) Council received for information the presentation from Susan O'Sullivan, MA, Cariboo Climate Circle regarding feedback in response to the City of Williams Lake's proposed OCP/Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw and referred the matter to Committee of the Whole for further discussion...
Business:
1) Council received for information the accounts payable computer cheque and EFT listings dated November 11 and 13, 2025
2) Council received a staff report regarding the Williams Lake SPCA Kennel Contract and directed a new Pound Services Operating Agreement Contract with the BC SPCA for a three-year term, effective January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, at an annual amount of $25,994.40 with an annual increase in accordance with the Consumer Price Index, paid in monthly installments of $2,166.20 be approved with the Mayor/Corporate Officer being authorized to enter into the Agreement on behalf of the City of Williams Lake
3) Council agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BC Transit to introduce Sunday transit service for Williams Lake beginning April 2026 at an additional cost to the City of $53,481
4) Council approved a BC Vision Zero in Road Safety grant program application in the amount of $20,000 and that the City contribute $10,000 drawn from the LGCAP (Local Government Climate Action Program) funds held in reserve for a total project value of $30,000 to develop a corridor feasibility study for traffic calming measures along Western Avenue between Midnight Avenue and Pigeon Avenue
5) Council approved an application to the Green Municipal Fund under the Safe and Active School Routes in the amount of $125,000, of which $25,000 will be the City’s contribution drawn from the LGCAP funds held in reserve
6) Council agreed to renew agreements' with the Cariboo Regional District covering Victim Assistance for Areas D,E,F,J,K residents of the Cariboo Regional District as well an agreement covering use of the Williams Lake Municipal Cemetery for Areas D,E,F residents of the Cariboo Regional District
7) Council awarded the Water Treatment Plant Value Engineering contract to NCE Value Engineers Inc. for the total amount of $137,000 excluding GST, for a total project cost of $150,700, including contingency, and excluding GST, subject to grant program administrator approval
8) Council deferred consideration of a future dog park as part of the upcoming development of a new Parks and Trails Master Plan in 2026 and referred this matter to the Central Cariboo Joint Committee for discussion
9) Council received a report from City Staff regarding Williams Lake pickle ball infrastructure and directed that Option #1 be brought forward for discussion with the Cariboo Regional District through Central Cariboo Joint Committee/Williams Lake First Nation for response within 60 days along with eventual community consultation:
Select and formalize the Kinsmen Park site for the future pickle ball infrastructure. This would include a community engagement piece as a part of the project. Reviewing the project with Central Cariboo Joint Committee would also be a step in the process. This could include a 2026 capital project to reach a design and cost estimates for fundraising and grant opportunities.
10) Council received the "Council Information Package" for November 18, 2025
Closed Council Meeting:
At 8:29pm -- Council agreed to the following motion:
That Council resolve 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, 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 and
(1c) labour relations or other employee relations
And then Council adjourned at 8:30pm
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