January 27, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That Council adopt the agenda as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held January 13, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the presentation by Percy Guichon, CEO Central Cariboo Rehabilitation Ltd. and Daniel Persson, Forestry Superintendent regarding an update on the CCR Palmer Project be received for information; and further, that pursuant to their lett…
   • · Motion 4 added: That the accounts payable computer cheque and EFT listings dated January 15 and 22, 2026 be received for information.
   • · Motion 5 added: That pursuant to the report of the Planner dated January 5, 2026, Council provide a Resolution to the Provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulations Branch (LCRB) on the application submitted by the Williams Lake Curling Club located at 800 Ma…
   • · Motion 6 added: That pursuant to the report of the Planner dated January 12, 2026, Council direct staff to initiate the public notification and agency referrals process for a proposed retail cannabis store to be located at #401-1185 Prosperity Way, legall…
   • · Motion 7 added: That pursuant to the report of the Director of Protective Services dated January 9, 2026, Council endorse the 2026 renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cariboo Regional District and the City of Williams Lake to provide Em…
   • · Motion 8 added: That pursuant to the report of the Corporate Officer dated January 22, 2026, Council appoint Ross Coupé as Chief Election Officer and Rena Schill as the Deputy Corporate Officer for the 2026 City of Williams Lake Local Government Election.
   • · Motion 9 added: That the memorandum of Councillor Nelson dated January 22, 2026 be received and the City of Williams Lake Council send a letter to the City of Richmond supporting its Public Safety Camera System Program; and further, that correspondence be…
   • · Motion 10 added: That the memorandum from Councillor Nelson dated January 22, 2026 be received and the City of Williams Lake Council be on record in support of the Ambulance Paramedics of BC, and encourage the Province to appoint mediator Vince Ready to as…
   • · Motion 11 added: That pursuant to the report of the Director of Municipal Services dated January 12, 2026, Council waive Purchasing Policy No. 138 and approve a direct award for the install of replacement surface safety rubber at Kiwanis Park to Marathon S…
   • · Motion 12 added: That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council Report #01-2026, the presentation from Margaret-Anne Enders & Robert Fahoum regarding proposed City actions for Gaza be received and Council go on record for encouraging positive change and peace…
   • · Motion 13 added: That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council Report #02-2026 and the report of the Corporate Officer dated January 14, 2026, Council approve the proposed new Artificial Intelligence Policy No. 236; and further, that Council review this poli…
   • · Motion 14 added: That pursuant to the request of the Cariboo Brain Injury Association (CBIA) in their letter dated January 13, 2026, Council provide a letter to the CBIA in support of their initiative to have a permanent office/facility established in Will…
   • · Motion 15 added: That the letter from Consus Management Ltd. dated January 16, 2026 regarding concerns around, and impacts to their adjacent property that have arisen since the opening of, the Roots on First shelter facility, be received for information an…
   • · Motion 16 added: That pursuant to the request of the Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce dated January 12, 2026, the week of February 9-13, 2026 be proclaimed as "Chamber of Commerce Week" in the City of Williams Lake, pursuant to City policy.
   • · Motion 17 added: That pursuant to the request of Heritage BC in their letter dated January 6, 2026, the week of February 16 to 22, 2026 be proclaimed as "Heritage Week" in the City of Williams Lake, pursuant to City policy.
   • · Motion 18 added: That pursuant to the request of Parkinson Society British Columbia in their letter dated January 23, 2026, the lights of City Hall be changed to blue on April 11, 2026 for "World Parkinson's Day".
   • · Motion 19 added: That staff provide a report to this Council indicating that the previous project of placing cameras in the downtown core has been overviewed by the City's legal firm to maintain compliance with the Provincial Freedom of Information and Pro…
   • · Motion 20 added: That the Council Information Package for January 27, 2026 containing the following be received for information: • January 12, 2026 - Ltr of Support re Orange Shirt Society; • January 13, 2026 - District of Highlands re Bill M216.
   • · Motion 21 added: That Council invite the Orange Shirt Society to attend the next meeting of Council to discuss ways the City can assist with its April 13, 2026 Graduation Event.
   • · Motion 22 added: That Council now resolve into a Closed Meeting according to Section 92 of the Community Charter for discussion of items identified under Section 90 (1) (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municip…
   • · Motion 23 added: That this meeting be adjourned.
   • · Attendance added: S.J. Boehm (present)
   • · Attendance added: J.M.R. Flaspohler (present)
   • · Attendance added: S.D. Nelson (present)
   • · Attendance added: A.L. Delainey (absent)
   • · Attendance added: G. Muraca (present)
   • · Attendance added: R. Coupé (present)
   • · Attendance added: V. Kozubenko (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Smith (present)
   • · Attendance added: R. Warnock (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Whitehead (present)
   • · Attendance added: SPS Rathor (present)
   • · Attendance added: J.K. Lyons (present)
   • · Attendance added: M.J. Moses (present)