April 14, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jul 5, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That Council adopt the agenda as presented.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 24, 2026 be adopted as circulated.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the report of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair and Legislative Services Assistant Coordinator dated March 11, 2026 regarding a summary of the AAC's goals and successes from 2025 be received for information.
   • · Motion 4 added: That the presentation of Walt Cobb, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 139 requesting Council approval for the proposed installation of a painted military-themed crosswalk at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Barnard Street be received and endo…
   • · Motion 5 added: That the report of the Deputy Corporate Officer dated April 2, 2026 be received and Council approve a 2026 Community Grant in the amount of $4,671.66 for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 139's crosswalk project, in accordance with Policy N…
   • · Motion 6 added: That the presentation from Taya Vanderkop-Girard, Wildfire Risk Reduction and FireSmart Coordinator, regarding an introduction and overview of the FireSmart Program and objectives be received for information.
   • · Motion 7 added: That the accounts payable computer cheque and EFT listings dated March 26, April 2 and 9, 2026 be received for information.
   • · Motion 8 added: That Council now resolve into a Closed session according to Section 92 of the Community Charter for discussion of items identified under Section 90 (1) (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including comm…
   • · Motion 9 added: That pursuant to the report of the Planner dated April 7, 2026, Council direct staff to send a response to the LCRB regarding the cannabis retail licence application at #401-1185 Prosperity Way that states: (a) The City of Williams Lake ha…
   • · Motion 10 added: That pursuant to the report of the Planner dated March 10, 2026, Council authorize entering into a License of Occupation Agreement with Fraser Inn Beer & Wine Store Ltd., Inc. No. BC1242853 for an existing freestanding sign located along D…
   • · Motion 11 added: That pursuant to the report of the Legislative Services Assistant Coordinator dated April 10, 2026, the E-Mail poll cited below and conducted on March 26, 2026, be ratified: That Council identify that it is strongly opposed to the Thompson…
   • · Motion 12 added: That pursuant to the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated April 10, 2026, Council give first three readings to “City of Williams Lake Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2433, 2026”.
   • · Motion 13 added: That pursuant to the report of the Chief Financial Officer dated April 10, 2026, Council give first three readings to the “City of Williams Lake Tax Rate Bylaw 2434, 2026”.
   • · Motion 14 added: That the report of the FireSmart Coordinator dated March 31, 2026 be received and Council amend Action Item No. 35 of the plan to read "Work collaboratively with the Cariboo Regional District and local First Nations on wildfire risk reduct…
   • · Motion 15 added: That pursuant to the report of the Director of Protective Services dated March 24, 2026, Council approve the Cariboo Large Event Municipal Fire Suppression Mutual Aid Agreement; and further, that the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authoriz…
   • · Motion 16 added: That pursuant to the report of the Manager of Engineering dated March 26, 2026, Council award the Asphalt Resurfacing 2026 contract to Peters Bros Construction Ltd. for the total construction tender amount of $1,178,252.89, excluding GST, …
   • · Motion 17 added: That pursuant to the report of the Manager of Engineering dated March 26, 2026, Council award the Waterworks 2026 contract to Peterson Contracting Ltd. for the total construction tender amount of $174,518.19, excluding GST, for a total pro…
   • · Motion 18 added: That pursuant to Central Cariboo Joint Committee Report #04-202, Mayor Rathor and Stacey Miranda from the City of Williams Lake, and Director Neufeld and Darron Campbell from the Cariboo Regional District be appointed to a Working Group fo…
   • · Motion 19 added: That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council Report #09-2026 and the report of the Manager of Engineering dated February 11, 2026, Council receive the latest construction cost estimate for the Water Treatment Plant, endorse the Water Treatm…
   • · Motion 20 added: That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council Report #10-2026, the letter from the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia dated March 23, 2026 regarding the provincial budget 2027 consultation be received and Council request the Province r…
   • · Motion 21 added: That the Minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee Meeting held April 1, 2026 be received.
   • · Motion 22 added: That the following list of recognitions approved in accordance with Council Policy No. 235 be received for information: • Lighting Request - Purple on September 13, 2026 for "World Sepsis Day" • Proclamation - May 30 to June 5, 2026 for "S…
   • · Motion 23 added: That the Council Information Package for April 14, 2026 containing the following be received for information: • March 19, 2026 - Lakers Car Club Show & Shine; • March 20, 2026 - Dry Grad Parade Approval; • March 20, 2026 - National Indigen…
   • · Motion 24 added: That the Roundtable portion of the meeting be skipped.
   • · Motion 25 added: That this meeting be adjourned.
   • · Attendance added: S.J. Boehm (present)
   • · Attendance added: A.L. Delainey (present)
   • · Attendance added: J.K. Lyons (present)
   • · Attendance added: M.J. Moses (remote)
   • · Attendance added: S.D. Nelson (present)
   • · Attendance added: J.M.R. Flaspohler (absent)
   • · Attendance added: G. Muraca (present)
   • · Attendance added: R. Coupé (present)
   • · Attendance added: V. Kozubenko (present)
   • · Attendance added: E. Dean (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Bernardy (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Whitehead (present)
   • · Attendance added: SPS Rathor (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Smith (present)
   • · Attendance added: T. Vanderkop-Girard (present)