Williams Lake Council Highlights - May 12, 2026 mtg

Present:

In WL Council Chambers -- Mayor Rathor; Councillors Boehm, Flaspohler, Lyons and Moses

Via Zoom: Councillors A. Delainey and S. Nelson

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm

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

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Meeting Agenda adopted

Minutes of the previous Council meeting were received/adopted

Delegation:

Brice O'Neill appeared before Council to provide recognition of Laker's Go Bus Society's 45 Years of Service to City of Williams Lake 

After his presentation -- a Question/Answer period ensued 

Mayor Rathor thanked Mr. O'Neill for his time/information 

Business:

1) Council received for information the accounts payable computer cheque and EFT listings dated April 30 and May 7, 2026 

2)  Council approved Development Variance Permit No. 02-2026 for property at 4995 Cattle Drive

3) Council directed City Staff to provide public notice of a proposed Encroachment Agreement at #2 Lakeview Avenue (Stampeder Inn)

4) Council endorsed an application by the City of Williams Lake on behalf of the Accessibility Advisory Committee to SPARC BC’s 2026 AccessAbility Grant program for $500 toward a public bowling event at Cariboo Bowl to be hosted by the AAC and held during National AccessAbility Week to increase awareness of accessibility in the community

5) Council adopted the following Bylaws: 

* City of Williams Lake Tax Rate Bylaw No. 2434, 2026

* City of Williams Lake Officers Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2435, 2026

* City of Williams Lake General Local Government Election Bylaw No. 2436, 2026

* City of Williams Lake Sign Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2437, 2026

6) Council endorsed a letter from the City of Prince George dated April 28, 2026 requesting support for co-sponsorship of their proposed 2026 resolution submission to UBCM on the NorthernRural Homeowners Grant

7) Council received for information -- 

* Response Letter from Minister Bailey regarding Significant Projects in Williams Lake 

* Response Letter from Minister Sharma regarding Prolific Offenders 

* Proclamations, Lighting Requests & Flag Raisings, as per Council Policy #235

* Council Information Package, as of May 12, 2026

Members of Council reported on their recent activities

And then Council adjourned at 6:50pm