Williams Lake public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Whole Council
The Committee of Whole Council is reviewing a draft Code of Conduct policy to establish expected standards and enforcement mechanisms for members. The meeting also includes updates on snow and ice control and a proposal regarding the municipal snow dump facility.
- Review of draft Code of Conduct Policy
- Verbal update on Snow & Ice Control Policy
- Proposal for Peterson Contracting to manage snow pushing at the municipal snow dump
- Discussion on potential Code of Conduct enforcement such as letters of reprimand or public censure
Regular Council
Council will review a proposal for a mobile overdose prevention site and consider several fee-for-service agreements. The meeting also includes discussions on airport upgrades and cemetery bylaws.
- Proposal for a mobile overdose prevention site in Williams Lake
- Scout Island washroom replacement contract award to Spruce Lee Construction for $298,225
- BCAAP grant applications for airport security gates ($60,000) and apron lighting ($55,900)
- Approval of 2023-2025 fee-for-service agreements including $42,000/year for Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society
- Award of $12,545 in 2023 Grant-in-Aid allotments
Committee of Whole Council
The Committee of Whole Council is considering 15 fee-for-service applications for non-profit organizations for the 2023-2025 term. The meeting also includes a discussion on the preliminary 2023 budget and 10-year capital plans. Additionally, Scout Island Nature Centre is requesting an increase in their annual fee-for-service rate.
- Proposed 2023-2025 fee-for-service agreements totaling $433,000 per year
- $5,000 in 2023 Grants-in-Aid awards ($4,000 to Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddle Society; $1,000 to Canadian Royal Purple #125)
- Scout Island Nature Centre request to increase fee-for-service from $12,500 to $20,000
- Preliminary 2023 Budget and 2023-2027 Financial and 10-Year Capital Plans
- Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce Tourist Discovery Centre funding recommendation of $150,000 per year
Special Council Meeting
The City of Williams Lake has scheduled a special meeting of Council to be held in a closed session. The meeting is being held to discuss litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality and information protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
- Closed meeting regarding litigation or potential litigation
- Discussion of information prohibited from disclosure under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Joint Committee
The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is reviewing 2023 business and financial plans for arts, culture, and recreation services. The committee will also discuss the renewal of the 'Performances in the Park' services agreement and the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Review of Central Cariboo Arts & Culture 2023 Business and Financial Plans
- Review of Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services 2023-2027 plans
- Proposed $22,000 annual funding for 'Performances in the Park' services agreement
- Proposed $84,500 total for ten arts and culture Fee for Service agreements
- Proposed 2023 Joint Committee meeting schedule
Public Hearing
The City of Williams Lake is holding a public hearing regarding Bylaw No. 2375, 2022. The application seeks to amend the Service Commercial (CS-1) zone to permit office use at 318 Broadway Avenue North. This would allow the property to provide office and garage space for local contracting businesses.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2375, 2022
- Proposed addition of 'Office' use to the CS-1 zone at 318 Broadway Avenue North
- Application by RJ & Crystal Brereton (TKC Contracting Ltd.)
Regular Council
Council will consider a zoning amendment for 318 Broadway Avenue North and discuss the intent to rescind the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy. The meeting also includes reviews of geotechnical contracts, arts funding, and various community requests.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2375 for 'Office' use at 318 Broadway Avenue North
- $54,840 contract award to Palmer Environmental Group Inc. for geotechnical mapping
- $20,000 NDIT grant application for Business Façade Improvement Program
- $84,500 in total proposed fee-for-service payments for arts and culture societies
- Intent to rescind the City of Williams Lake Mandatory Vaccination Policy #223
Committee of Whole Council
The Committee of Whole Council will receive a presentation regarding municipal governance, roles, and meeting procedures. The agenda also includes a request to raise the National Metis flag for Louis Riel Day.
- Council orientation presentation on governance, roles, and meetings
- Request to raise the National Metis flag on November 16, 2022
Inaugural Meeting
The newly elected Mayor and Council will be sworn into office and establish their operating schedule for 2023. The meeting includes the formal receipt of the 2022 election results and the designation of acting mayors.
- Swearing-in of Mayor Surinderpal Rathor and seven Councillors
- Receipt of the 2022 City of Williams Lake Election Summary Report
- Establishment of the 2023 Regular Council Meeting schedule
- Designation of Councillors as Acting Mayor for the 2022/2023 term
- Appointment of City Directors to the Cariboo Regional District and NDIT
Regular Council
The Williams Lake City Council is reviewing a tax exemption for storefront improvements at 250 Mackenzie Avenue South and a budget increase for a disc golf project. The meeting also includes discussions on uncollectable property taxes and various community service requests.
- Tax exemption application for Good Guys Gardening Centre Inc at 250 Mackenzie Ave South
- Budget amendment for Indesign Disc Golf contract from $77,361.00 to $100,273.00
- Request to write off $3,662.78 in uncollectable property taxes for 2A-1406 Broadway Ave S
- Support for Williams Lake Stampede Association's crime prevention grant application
- Partial street closure request for First Nations Wellness Centre grand opening on November 4
Joint Committee
The Central Cariboo Joint Committee is reviewing recommendations for three-year fee-for-service agreements with various arts and culture organizations. The committee will also discuss funding for 'Performances in the Park' and review the 2022 business, financial, and capital plans for recreation and leisure services.
- Proposed $84,500 total annual funding for 10 arts and culture organizations from 2023-2025
- Proposed $38,000 annual payment to Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin
- Proposed $22,500 annual payment to Station House Studio and Gallery Society
- Discussion regarding funding for Performances in the Park for 2023 onwards
- Review of Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services 2022 plans
Regular Council
The Council is reviewing several development permits and zoning amendments for commercial and residential uses. They are also addressing public works contracts for bridges and bike paths, and discussing concerns regarding ambulance service availability.
- Development Permit for a new drive-through restaurant at 1704 Broadway Avenue South
- Zoning amendment for 'Office' use at 318 Broadway Avenue North
- Contract adjustment for Bridges AR-1 and STM-1 totaling $476,907.50 and $264,842.50
- River Valley Bike Bridge contract award to Quality Excavating for $271,530
- Proposed addition of Dog Creek Road to 2022 paving rehabilitation
Committee of Whole Council
The Committee of Whole Council is reviewing the proposed timeline for the 2023 budget and five-year financial plan. Staff is seeking direction on service levels, staffing, tax rates, and utility fees to address potential reserve reductions and infrastructure needs.
- Approval of the 2023 budget and five-year financial plan preparation timeline
- Discussion of local government relationships with Cariboo Regional District and Hospital District
- Review of potential housing development via RFP for the McKinnon Road lot
- Report on 2022 operating revenues of $30.4 million and expenditures of $25.6 million
- Discussion of potential $2.5 million internal borrowing to assist Sewer and Water Funds
Public Hearing
The City of Williams Lake is holding a public hearing to consider three proposed changes to local zoning bylaws. These applications involve changing permitted land uses and parking requirements for specific properties in the city.
- Bylaw No. 2371: Allow office and warehouse use and reduce parking to five spaces at 262 Third Avenue South
- Bylaw No. 2373: Add 'Manufactured Home' as a permitted use at 911 Proctor Street
- Bylaw No. 2335: Add 'Drive-Thru Restaurant' use and vary parking at 1238 Broadway Avenue South
Regular Council
The Williams Lake City Council is reviewing several zoning amendment applications and considering grant applications for wildfire risk reduction. The meeting also includes discussions on extreme heat mapping and potential LED lighting budget reallocations.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2371: Office and wholesale use at 262 Third Avenue South
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2373: Adding manufactured home use at 911 Proctor Street
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2335: Adding drive-through restaurant use at 1238 Broadway Avenue South
- UBCM CRI Grant Application: Up to $200,000 for fuel treatment
- FESBC Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant: Up to $200,000 for wildfire risk reduction
Regular Council
The Williams Lake City Council is reviewing a zoning amendment for a drive-thru restaurant at 1238 Broadway Avenue South. They are also considering a contract for logging and fuel treatment near Missioner Creek and updates to council remuneration.
- Zoning amendment for a drive-thru restaurant at 1238 Broadway Avenue South
- Logging and fuel treatment contract awarded to Nilsson Select Contracting Ltd. for $134,340.00
- Proposed council remuneration update to $63,588 for Mayor and $22,964 for Councillors
- Request for proposals to explore housing development on the McKinnon Road lot
- Ratification of participation in the Local Government Climate Action Program
Committee of Whole Council
The Committee of Whole Council is reviewing the timeline and direction for the 2023 budget and five-year financial plan. Members are also discussing climate action implementation tools and potential updates to Mayor and Councillor remuneration.
- Proposed 2023 budget and five-year financial plan preparation timeline
- Amendment to update Mayor remuneration to $63,588 and Councillors to $22,964
- Discussion on meeting City climate action commitments
- Review of City relationships with Cariboo Regional District and Hospital District
- Discussion regarding potential uses for the vacant McKinnon Road lot
Regular Council
Council will consider several zoning amendments, including a public hearing for Sella Arts Tattoo Studio. The agenda also includes approving a daycare lease renewal, transit service for election day, and addressing a $60,000 cost overrun for the Hodgson Road water main repair.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2372 for 395A Mackenzie Avenue North
- Five-year lease renewal for Williams Lake & District Daycare Society at 660 Second Avenue North
- Free transit service for Municipal Election Day on October 15, 2022
- Hodgson Road Water Main 2022 Repair Project $60,000 cost overrun
- Road crush contract award to Peterson Contracting Ltd. at $34.49 per metric tonne
Public Hearing
The City of Williams Lake is holding a public hearing regarding Bylaw No. 2372, 2022. The proposal seeks to amend the Service Commercial (CS-1) zone to allow 'Personal Services' and 'Wholesale and Retail Sales' at 395A Mackenzie Avenue North. This would permit Sella Arts Tattoo Studio to operate a tattoo studio, piercing parlour, and custom art and apparel sales.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2372, 2022
- Rezoning of 395A Mackenzie Avenue North from Service Commercial (CS-1) to allow Personal Services and Wholesale and Retail Sales
- Public hearing for neighborhood input regarding the Sella Arts Tattoo Studio application