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The report highlights a projected $17 million cost overrun on the water treatment facility, healthy reserves of $26.6 million, and key asset concerns such as aging water and sanitary mains. Council will also adopt the agenda and minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/184804/Committee%20of%20Whole%20Council%20-%2018%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=7DB83ECD6BD14C49810CE19BA1D2E53B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1544" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to vote on 51-unit supportive housing permit at 845 Carson Drive", "summary": "Council will decide whether to approve a development permit for a 51-unit supportive housing complex at 845 Carson Drive, with public input allowed. They will also consider several other items, including a fire master plan contract, a crematorium repair, and a letter supporting provincial climate funding.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/184708/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=FF50857CE4B243BCAA9FD91D11DCA250", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1525" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council considers infrastructure tenders and workforce recruitment funding", "summary": "The City Council is reviewing several public works contracts, including winter sand and highway salt supplies. They are also considering a $78,000 contribution toward workforce recruitment and retention activities.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/184263/Regular%20Council%20-%2014%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D1BA92DB74E54DCB9F25B95EE2138164", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1524" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Joint Committee", "headline": "Committee discusses new sports facility, art proposals, and fee increases", "summary": "The Joint Committee is reviewing updates for an indoor sport facility and a proposed mural project for the Arts Centre. Members are also considering a 5% annual increase for fees and charges and addressing sponsorship coordination between local sports clubs.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/183856/Joint%20Committee%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=AFB26AEB41384EB1A53A8CA9ADC6B03B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1564" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "City to adopt anti-Islamophobia measures and fund road repaving", "summary": "Council is considering a resolution to combat Islamophobia and hate speech through community engagement and public campaigns. The meeting also includes approvals for several infrastructure repaving projects and the adoption of the 2025 Annual Municipal Report.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/183815/Regular%20Council%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=397254DBEC35401FBFE01A968AB94FA2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1523" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Committee of Whole Council", "headline": "City to hear Muslim community concerns about anti-Muslim hate incidents", "summary": "Council will receive presentations from the Central Cariboo Islamic Center regarding safety and security concerns after recent anti-Muslim incidents on social media, and from the Canadian Mental Health Association on housing and safety initiatives. Council will also decide on a recommendation not to pursue policies allowing non-standard vehicles on city streets.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/183651/Committee%20of%20Whole%20Council%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=E3C1DEBCB7824774A8DA579788BED40E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1542" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider RCMP budget plan and jail closure viability", "summary": "Council will consider endorsing the RCMP 2027-2032 multi-year financial plan and approving the 2027/28 budget cap in principle. It will also discuss a report on the viability of temporarily closing the municipal jail cells. Other decisions include authorizing installation of a Rotary Peace Pole at City Hall and adding 'no parking' signs on Foster Way.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/183468/Regular%20Council%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=CF64ACE37C6B45A0A05A1B9A9349998F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1522" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider $73,500 contract for Development Cost Charges Bylaw update", "summary": "The City Council will discuss updating zoning bylaw fine schedules and approving a 2025 financial information report. They will also consider a sole-source contract for bylaw updates and an encroachment agreement for the Stampeder Inn.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/183168/Regular%20Council%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=D3CBE18449C84C5D8C0E71414504C923", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1521" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to approve a development variance for 4495 Cattle Drive and adopt key bylaws", "summary": "The council will consider and vote on several items, including the approval of Development Variance Permit No. 02‑2026 for the property at 4495 Cattle Drive, which would create a pan‑handle lot and modify setback requirements. It will also receive an encroachment agreement for 2 Lakeview Avenue that includes a $250 contribution from the property owner. Additional actions include endorsing a $500 AccessAbility Week grant for a public bowling event at Cariboo Bowl and adopting four municipal bylaws covering the tax rate, officers, election and signage.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/182862/Regular%20Council%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=D692E88D7F664A0DA985A05DAFFF61CE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1520" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider 2026 tax rate and 2026-2030 financial plan", "summary": "The City of Williams Lake Council will discuss the 2025 annual financial statements and the 2026 municipal tax rate. The meeting includes decisions on several infrastructure contracts and the adoption of a five-year financial plan.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/181867/Regular%20Council%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=47A7A3ECC38D47D892CDADE424F61D68", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1519" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Committee of Whole Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1539" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to award $1.18M asphalt resurfacing contract", "summary": "The Williams Lake Council will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive several reports, and make decisions on a range of items. Key decisions include endorsing a military‑themed crosswalk at 4th Avenue and Borland Street, recommending approval of a cannabis retail licence at #401‑1185 Prosperity Way, and awarding the Asphalt Resurfacing 2026 contract to Peters Bros Construction Ltd. for $1,178,252.89 (excluding GST). The council will also adopt the 2026‑2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and the Tax Rate Bylaw for 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/181394/Regular%20Council%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=CAAEC5DA27F54D0B93AD80D482044B72", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1518" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Committee of Whole Council", "headline": "Council to consider borrowing for $37.3M water treatment plant", "summary": "The Committee of Whole Council will receive an updated cost estimate for the Water Treatment Plant, now $37.3 million, and discuss borrowing options to cover grant shortfalls. It will also receive letters on the Judicial Review Coalition’s response to recent provincial housing legislation and on the BC 2027 budget consultation. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and minutes before these items are considered.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/181009/Committee%20of%20Whole%20Council%20-%2031%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=70E6A498DA234060B1A9F85C1237CE29", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1538" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to recommend approval of a cannabis retail licence at 401‑1185 Prosperity Way", "summary": "The council will consider several reports and recommendations, including a request to support a cannabis retail licence application at 401‑1185 Prosperity Way. It will also vote on the sale of a city parcel at 180 Third Avenue North to the Cariboo Regional District for $1.00, and approve travel and expense reimbursements for council members attending the NCLGA convention and the mayor’s United Steelworkers AGM. Additional items include scheduling parcel tax roll reviews and authorizing city equipment for the 2026 Spring Classic Indoor Rodeo.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/180842/Regular%20Council%20-%2024%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=087DEB493B3D413C88C1BB9FC9F114A2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1517" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves $174,798 water reservoir lining contract on Western Avenue", "summary": "Council adopted the agenda and minutes, then approved several development applications including a residential multiplex at 406 Pearkes Drive and a height variance for storage sheds at 4685 Cattle Drive. The council also authorized the award of a $174,798 contract to Western Tank & Lining Ltd. for lining the Western Avenue potable water reservoir and a $44,240 purchase of an electric lift truck from Wanshing Machinery Ltd. Additional approvals included a $25,000 grant application to UBCM for development approval updates and a $15,000 Age‑Friendly Communities grant.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/180456/Regular%20Council%20-%2010%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=C38E213126EC481AA693E592BB40FEE4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1516" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "Committee of Whole Council", "headline": "Council receives update on Community Well‑Being and Safety Plan", "summary": "The Committee of Whole Council will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. It will receive a presentation and update from Silvia Dubray, Community Well‑Being and Safety Plan Coordinator, for information. The council will also receive the Protective Services 2025 Year‑in‑Review report for information before adjourning.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/180127/Committee%20of%20Whole%20Council%20-%2003%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=8F21BBE079A947D09BE46FF238D2D55E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1537" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves demolition contract and pavement marking work", "summary": "Williams Lake City Council will consider approving a $202,000 demolition contract for a fire-damaged structure at 55 Sixth Avenue South and a three-year pavement marking contract valued at $213,457.48 per year. The meeting also includes reports on land disposition, travel expenses, and a public presentation on the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/180002/Regular%20Council%20-%2024%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=D2907DC8A2C144BC817CC67B2E9492F6", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1515" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "Committee of Whole Council", "headline": "Council considers permitting golf carts and ATVs on city streets", "summary": "The Committee of Whole Council will discuss whether to investigate allowing non-standard vehicles as regular transportation on city streets. The meeting also includes a request for a letter of support for the continuation of railway services from Prince George to Vancouver.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/179824/Committee%20of%20Whole%20Council%20-%2017%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=50EC150792B74653902273E228169BE5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1536" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to approve $300,821.37 purchase of four pickup trucks", "summary": "Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive a presentation on an April graduation event, and consider several reports and recommendations. Key actions include approving a License of Occupation Agreement for a TD Bank overhead awning sign at 101 Second Avenue North, authorizing a development permit for exterior renovations at the Tim Horton's located at 1059 Highway 97 South, directing early debt repayment to the Municipal Finance Authority, and adopting a remedial action order for the unsafe building at 55 Sixth Avenue South. The council will also award vehicle purchase contracts for four pickup trucks at $300,821.37 and one SUV at $42,144.29, and will advocate for restored FireSmart Community Funding.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/179644/Regular%20Council%20-%2010%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=498D24BBE879401DAE733AFB6FF25284", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1514" }, { "date": "2026-02-03", "body": "Committee of Whole Council", "headline": "Council rejects late permissive tax exemption request", "summary": "The Committee of Whole Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive delegations, and consider two main items. Council will receive a report recommending that the late permissive tax exemption request be rejected, maintaining the current policy. Council will also consider introducing Recognition Program Policy No. 235, which would repeal Policies 32 and 215 and be reviewed again in February 2027.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/179255/Committee%20of%20Whole%20Council%20-%2003%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=B9A038279EDA49358115CE63ED5AE456", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1535" }, { "date": "2026-01-27", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to approve liquor license capacity increase for Williams Lake Curling Club", "summary": "The council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive a presentation requesting letters of support for the CCR Palmer Project, and consider several resolutions including a liquor license amendment for the Williams Lake Curling Club, a cannabis store referral on Prosperity Way, a $160,329.08 contract to replace rubber surfacing at Kiwanis Park, renewal of the Emergency Support Services agreement with the Cariboo Regional District, and adoption of Artificial Intelligence Policy No. 236.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/179016/Regular%20Council%20-%2027%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=4E0F46486D704360BF573C24CF0397E8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1513" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "Committee of Whole Council", "headline": "Council to consider new Artificial Intelligence Policy and other updates", "summary": "The Committee of Whole Council will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive a resident letter about on‑street parking near the Caribou Memorial Hospital, get an update on the Union of BC Municipalities' mental‑health 9‑1‑1 option, and consider the proposed Artificial Intelligence Policy No. 236 for council approval. Delegations will also present proposed city actions related to Gaza.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/178771/Committee%20of%20Whole%20Council%20-%2020%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=C1F0B3AFCA1E48CEB1616F2C9AA382DD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1534" }, { "date": "2026-01-13", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to adopt Zoning Bylaw No. 2430 for Williams Lake", "summary": "The council will consider adopting Zoning Bylaw No. 2430 after receiving Ministry approval. It will also approve a letter of support for a SPARC BC accessibility grant of up to $25,000 for City Hall and the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. An amendment to the NDIT grant will be voted on, increasing the internship program request to $60,000 with a city contribution of $12,500. Additional items include reports on public hearings for the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws and several city‑hall lighting proclamations.", "agenda_url": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/document/178566/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=EB0735121310467FAE52C4E943506BEB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1512" } ] }