Powell River, BC

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Population

13,943

Median household income

$67,000

Median home value

$452,000

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Thu Aug 20, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

Council to award $819,513 Seawalk restoration contract

Council will consider awarding a contract for the Seawalk Restoration Project, receiving tender results and a grant opportunity. They will also discuss updates to the Willingdon Beach Campsite bylaw and an amendment to sanitary sewer user rates. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

Award Contract No. 2320-20-2375 to Hazelwood Construction for $819,513.36 (excluding GST) for Seawalk Restoration
Receive Powell River Community Forest contribution of $550,000 for Phase 2, total project $1,530,000
Authorize application to Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Local Impact Stream for Seawalk funding
First, second, and third reading of Bylaw 2823, 2026 (Willingdon Beach Campsite update)
Sanitary Sewer System User Rates Amendment Bylaw 2824, 2026

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File 0550-02-0002 City of Powell River Regular Council Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at Regular Council Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at Regular Council Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at Regular Council Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at Regular Council Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx Members of the public can call in during: 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 1. Public Input …

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Tue Aug 18, 2026

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Committee to discuss accessibility and zero waste at city outdoor events

The Committee of the Whole will consider a report on improving accessibility and zero waste at city-run and city-permitted outdoor events, recommending staff continue exploring operational approaches. The agenda also includes a delegation on International Overdose Awareness Day, a discussion on dogs at Willingdon Beach, and a motion to close the meeting for personnel and labour relations matters.

Report: Accessibility and Zero Waste at City Outdoor Events (recommendation to continue exploring approaches)
Delegation from qathet Community Action Team and Vancouver Coastal Health on International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug 31, 2026)
Discussion item: Dogs at Willingdon Beach (Councillor Elliott)
Motion to close meeting under Community Charter s.90(1)(a) and (c) for personnel and labour relations
Adoption of minutes from June 30, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting

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File 0540-30-0003 City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx Members of the public can call in during: 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 2. Public Clarification period to ask a question related to …

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Thu Jul 2, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

Council to hear delegation on data centre risks, consider ICBC safety funding

Council will hear a delegation from qathet Climate Alliance about risks of a data centre at the Mill Site. They will consider adopting a Bylaw Notice Enforcement bylaw, approving ICBC funding for intersection safety improvements (up to $130,200 total), and issuing a development permit for an automotive service centre. Also, they will discuss policy direction on homeless encampments, including $30,000 for cleanup and future budget planning.

Delegation on data centre risks at the Mill Site (qathet Climate Alliance)
ICBC funding: $72,600 for Ash Ave & Poplar St intersection, $57,600 for Poplar/Lombardy/Aspen/Willow intersection (quick-build)
Development Permit 441 for new automotive service centre at Joyce Ave & Glacier St
Pacific Point strata encroachment – volumetric easements over Tofino St and Joyce Ave
$30,000 for encampment cleanup and future FireSmarting and homelessness capacity planning

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File 0550-02-0002 City of Powell River Regular Council Meeting Thursday, July 2, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Regular Council Meeting Thursday, July 2, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Regular Council Meeting Thursday, July 2, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Regular Council Meeting Thursday, July 2, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Regular Council Meeting Thursday, July 2, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Regular Council Meeting Thursday, July 2, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx Members of the public can call in during: 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regard …

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Tue Jun 30, 2026

Committee of the Whole Meeting

City to discuss prohibiting overnight sheltering in certain parks

The Committee of the Whole will consider policy direction regarding homeless encampments on city property. The primary focus is a proposal to amend the Parks Regulation By-law to prohibit overnight sheltering in some public spaces while allowing it in others.

Proposed amendments to Parks Regulation By-law 845 to regulate overnight sheltering
Update from Bert Finnamore of the qathet Museum & Archives Society
Discussion on $30,000 allocation from Financial Stabilization Reserve Fund for encampment cleanup
Planning for 2027 budget items including FireSmarting for high-risk parks and increased bylaw enforcement

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File 0540-30-0003 City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx Members of the public can call in during: 1. Pu …

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Thu Jun 18, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider expanding intervenor status in PREI export licence case

Council will hear a delegation on the proposed New Forest Act, then vote on several bylaws including reserve fund transfers, financial plan amendment, election procedures, bylaw enforcement, and harbour authority lease renewal. They will also decide on expanding the city's intervenor status regarding an export licence application by PREI, approve the 2025 annual report, and direct staff to request meetings with provincial ministers on energy, forests, housing, mill site redevelopment, and shelter services. A public engagement on a wildlife attractant bylaw is also directed.

Adoption of Reserve Fund Transfer Bylaw 2814 and Repealing Bylaw 2815
Adoption of 2025-2029 Five-Year Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 2820
First three readings of Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2818
Authorization for Powell River South Harbour Authority head lease renewal with Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Council supports expanded intervenor status in PREI export licence application

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File 0550-02-0002 City of Powell River Regular Council Meeting City of Powell River Regular Council Meeting Thursday, June 18, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Thursday, June 18, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx Members of the public can call in during: 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 2. Public Clarification period to ask a question related to an agenda item. 2. Public Clarification period to ask a question related to an agenda ite …

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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Homeless encampment policy: restrict sheltering in certain parks, $30K cleanup

The committee is discussing a policy direction for homeless encampments on city property. A report recommends amending the Parks Bylaw to prohibit overnight sheltering in some parks while allowing it in others, allocating $30,000 from reserves for cleanup, and planning future funding for FireSmarting and increased enforcement capacity. The committee will also receive an annual update from Sunshine Coast Tourism.

Amend Parks Bylaw to prohibit overnight sheltering in certain parks and allow in others
Add $30,000 to 2026-2030 financial plan for encampment cleanup, from Financial Stabilization Reserve
Include FireSmarting high-risk parks in 2027 budget
Increase 2027 budget for bylaw enforcement, parks resources, and encampment cleanup
Delegation: Annual update from Sunshine Coast Tourism

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File 0540-30-0003 City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (2:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx Members of the public can call in during: 1. Pu …

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Thu Jun 4, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

Council to decide on intervenor status for PREI energy license

Council will consider applying for intervenor status with the Canada Energy Regulator regarding the PREI license application, including up to $50,000 in funding. Also on the agenda: zoning amendments for a supportive housing shelter on Complex Way, a development permit for a new industrial facility on Duncan Street, and transfers of $250,000 each from sewer and water reserves to the general surplus.

Apply for intervenor status on PREI license before Canada Energy Regulator; up to $50,000 authorized
Zoning amendment for supportive housing shelter on Complex Way (BC Housing) – third reading and adoption
Development Permit 436 – new multi-unit industrial facility at Lot 3 Duncan Street
Transfer $250,000 from Sewer Capital Reserve and $250,000 from Water Capital Reserve to general surplus
First three readings of Election and Assent Voting Bylaw 2821

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File 0550-02-0002 City of Powell River Regular Council Meeting City of Powell River Regular Council Meeting Thursday, June 4, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Thursday, June 4, 2026 (5:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx Members of the public can call in during: 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 2. Public Clarification period to ask a question related to an agenda item. 2. Public Clarification period to ask a question related to an agenda item. …

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Tue Jun 2, 2026

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Committee to recommend public engagement on Wildlife Attractant Bylaw

The Committee of the Whole will consider a recommendation to direct staff to engage the public on a draft Wildlife Attractant Bylaw. The bylaw aims to address wildlife attractant management, such as insecure waste storage, to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Other items include the draft 2025 Annual Report and discussion of resolutions for the Union of BC Municipalities convention.

Recommendation to seek public feedback on draft Wildlife Attractant Bylaw
Draft 2025 Annual Report presented for information
Direction on proposed resolution topics and meeting requests for UBCM convention with cabinet ministers
Adoption of minutes from May 5, 2026 meeting
Public input and clarification periods on agenda items

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File 0540-30-0003 City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (3:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (3:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (3:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (3:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (3:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at City of Powell River Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (3:30 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall Agenda This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx Members of the public can call in during: 1. Public I …

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Wed May 27, 2026

Board of Variance Meeting

Board considers variance for unauthorized dwelling at 5596 Maple Ave

The Board of Variance will hear an appeal to relax the rear setback from 3m to 1.3m at 5596 Maple Avenue to bring an existing unauthorized accessory dwelling unit into compliance. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

BOV00174: variance to reduce rear setback from 3m to 1.3m at 5596 Maple Avenue for a carriage house conversion

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File 0360-20-0050-0002 CITY OF POWELL RIVER BOARD OF VARIANCE MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026 (2:00 PM) COMMITTEE ROOM, CITY HALL AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2.1 Adoption of Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the March 25, 2026, Board of Variance Meeting 2 - 3 4. APPEALS 4.1 BOV00174 for 5596 Maple Avenue 4 - 15 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. ADJOURNMENT MARCH 25, 2026 Board of Variance Meeting Minutes File 0360-20-0050-0003 CITY OF POWELL RIVER Minutes of the Board of Variance Meeting held in the Committee Room, City Hall on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM. PRESENT: Melville Low, Board of Variance Chair Thomas Adamack, Board of Variance Member ALSO PRESENT: Darren Edwards, Property Owner's Agent John Spick, Property Owner's Agent Hugo Wu, Planner I Sian Cornwell, Planning Assistant/Recording Secretary Members of the Public 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2.1 Adoption of Agenda Moved and seconded that the agenda for the March 25, 2026, Board of Variance Meeting be adopted as presented. CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the January 28, 2026, Board of Variance Meeting Moved and seconded that the minutes of the January 28, 2026, Board of Variance Meeting be adopted as presented. CARRIED 4. APPEALS 4.1 BOV00172 for 4687 Willingdon Avenue Members of the public provided comment on BOV00172. Moved and seconded that the Board of Variance grant t …

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Thu May 14, 2026

Special Council Meeting

Council to approve 2025 audited financial statements

Council will vote on approving the City of Powell River's Draft 2025 Financial Statements. The financial statements show a $5.3M increase in cash and investments, a $3M increase in reserves, and a $1M decrease in long-term debt. Actual capital spending was $5.7M against a budget of $36.8M, with the Aquatic Centre roof project deferred pending grant funding.

Approval of Draft 2025 Financial Statements with auditors' positive opinion
Cash and portfolio investments increased by $5.3M to $71.7M
Reserves rose by $3.0M to $52.1M
Long-term debt reduced by $1.0M to $31.9M
Aquatic Centre Roof project ($10.1M) did not proceed in 2025

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File 0550-02-0003 CITY OF POWELL RIVER Special Council Meeting Thursday, May 14, 2026 (3:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of Agenda 2.1 Adoption of Agenda Recommendation: THAT the agenda for the May 14, 2026 special Council meeting be adopted. 3. Motion to go into a Closed Meeting Recommendation: THAT Council move into a closed meeting to discuss matters covered by the Community Charter 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; (l) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal report]. 4. Reconvene (3:30 PM) 5. Territorial Acknowledgement 6. Public Input Period 7. Legislative Matters 7.1 Draft 2025 Financial Statements and Related Results Interim Chief Financial Officer Brian Szabo, Partner of BDO, LLP 3 - 85 Recommendation: PURSUANT to the report of the Interim Chief Financial Officer and the Senior Manager of Financial Services dated for the Special Council meeting of May 14, 2026, entitled: “Draft 2025 Financial Statements and Related Results”: THAT Council approves the City of Po …

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Tue Apr 21, 2026

Special Council Meeting

Council to set 2026 property tax rates, first readings of bylaw

Council will give first three readings to the 2026 Property Tax Rates Bylaw, which sets municipal tax rates and collects levies for the qathet Regional District and other authorities. The bylaw must be adopted by May 15. The qathet Regional District levy is decreasing by about 10.6% due to surplus carryforwards.

First three readings of 2026 Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2819
qathet Regional District levy drops ~10.6% from 2025 to 2026
Municipal tax rates follow methodology approved January 22, 2026
City collects taxes for Province of BC School District, BC Assessment, and Municipal Finance Authority

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File 0550-02-0003 CITY OF POWELL RIVER Special Council Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2026 (3:00 PM) Council Chambers, City Hall AGENDA This meeting can be viewed through the live webcast at https://powellriver.ca/PAGES/WEBCASTS or viewed afterward by watching the recorded meeting video available at https://powellriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx Members of the public can call in during: 1. Public Input Period to make a comment regarding an item listed under Legislative Matters, Committee Recommendations, or New Business; 2. Public Clarification period to ask a question related to an agenda item. There is a delay between the live meeting and the webcast so if you are calling in, please turn off the sound on your device to avoid any feedback noise. Written comments or questions regarding an agenda item received via [email protected] no later than 1:00 pm on the day of a meeting may be read out during Public Input Period or Public Clarification Period. Emails may be subject to quarantine by the City’s cybersecurity filters. Unless otherwise specified, the proceedings of Committee and Council Meetings are considered public. Any personal information provided at such meetings will be considered public and may be streamed live or posted to the internet for viewing at any time (“Meeting Recordings”). Written minutes of the proceedings are also recorded and published on the internet. Persons providing personal information a …

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