Responds to Truth and Reconciliation report
At its meeting on Thursday, July 7, City of Powell River council endorsed the 94 calls to action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s final report and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Though only a few of the 94 items are applicable to municipal governments, city staff will develop plans for the applicable calls.
Endorses letter to environment ministry
Council directed staff to send a letter to BC environment minister Mary Polak asking the province to take remedial action and provide regulation enforcement to reduce the amount of construction waste, scrap metal and other materials piled up at Augusta Recyclers, the region’s waste-transfer station.
Provides welcome for Syrian families
Council approved providing welcome baskets that include six-months of bus passes, Powell River Recreation Complex memberships, library cards and other community information to Powell River’s two new families from Syria.
Announces name of Willingdon Beach amphitheatre
Council approved Loggers’ Memorial Bowl as the name of the new Willingdon Beach amphitheatre. A naming committee made the selection from 95 submissions in a contest that closed on June 24.
Approves in-kind grant for facilities use
Council approved a $5,000 in-kind grant-in-aid to Powell River Logger Sports Association for facility rentals and staff time involved in the 2016 Powell River Logger Sports event.
Gives bylaw readings
Council provided first and second readings to a bylaw amending the Sustainable Official Community Plan to align with provisions of the provincial government’s riparian areas regulations. A public hearing will be called before the bylaw amendment is passed in council.
