Approves sustainability roundtable
As part of its strategic priorities, City of Powell River council approved hosting a community roundtable discussion on sustainability. Councillors Rob Southcott and CaroleAnn Leishman will serve as interim co-chairs for its inaugural meeting.
Approves exploring event
Council approved councillor Maggie Hathaway looking into the city hosting a community appreciation event at Willingdon Beach following the 2016 Sea Fair parade on July 23. Hathaway will report back to council at a following meeting with a recommendation.
Approves grants-in-aid
Council approved over $25,000 in first-quarter grants-in-aid to seven community non-profits including: $10,000 for Powell River Action Centre Food Bank; $5,000 for BC Francophone Youth Council; $3,000 for Malaspina Land Conservancy Society; $2,500 for Powell River Sea Fair Society; $2,000 for Powell River and District Christmas Cheer Committee; $2,000 for Marine Area Business Association; and $1,000 for Powell River Cycling Association.
Gives third reading for rezoning
Council gave third reading to bylaws that amend the zoning and designation on a parcel of land in Townsite near Brooks Secondary School for a possible future campus of Sino Bright School. Those bylaws will sit at third reading until after BC Agricultural Land Commission provides its decision on whether the land can be excluded from the provincial agricultural reserve.
Approves water main application
Council approved staff submitting a grant application to the New Building Canada Small Communities Fund for the replacement of the city’s principle water supply conduit at Haslam Lake.
Announces survey winner
A winner has been announced in the city’s expanded regional recreation initiative study survey draw. Donna Rekve came to claim her daughter Melissa’s $500 prize. Over 2,600 surveys were collected for the study that will help the city determine the direction for its parks, recreation and culture department for the next decade.
