Library loan: City of Powell River council approved the lending of $1.4 million to the Powell River Public Library board as an advance on its fundraising efforts. The board has five years to fundraise and repay the loan.
Temporary borrowing bylaw
Council gave first, second and third reading to Crossroads Village New Library Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 2430, which allows the city to temporarily borrow funds for the new library until the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) issues its spring funding of loan requests. MFA only funds long-term borrowing twice a year, so Bylaw 2430 is a temporary borrowing bylaw to allow the city to proceed with the purchase and renovations of the new library. Long-term borrowing Bylaw 2391, 2014 was approved after last year’s referendum and will be submitted in the MFA spring funding.
Fitness finesse
Council approved Sunrise Rotary Club’s donation of outdoor fitness equipment for Willingdon Beach and agreed with the club’s recommended location behind the campsite office near Willingdon Creek.
Internet access
Council approved an $18,000, one-year deal with Laston Lastoff Productions to live stream and provide indexed and archived access for the public to watch council and committee of the whole meetings.
Park rezoning
Council gave first and second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2429, a bylaw to rezone the city-owned vacant parcels located at the corner of Marine Avenue and Alberni Street from Mixed Use Park to Parks and Playing Fields. Council resolved that the bylaw proceed to the public hearing process.
Campsite amendment bylaw
Council gave first, second and third reading to Willingdon Beach Campsite Bylaw 2413, 2015, Amendment Bylaw 2433, a bylaw that amends Willingdon Beach Campsite Amendment Bylaw 2433 allowing campers to have longer stays in waterfront campsites, among addressing other concerns from campers.
Call for action
Council directed that the Pembina Institute’s Call for Action on Energy and Climate in the Building Sector be posted on the city’s website for public input and be brought to the next council meeting for council’s consideration.
Development amendment bylaw
Council adopted Development Cost Charges Bylaw 2230, Amendment Bylaw 2397, 2014 that changes the definition of building permits to authorize development and construction of LEED Silver, Gold or Platinum building category development or Built Green Gold or Platinum building category development.
Louis Riel
Mayor Dave Formosa proclaimed Louis Riel Day on November 16 in the City of Powell River.
Time change
Council approved changing the November 17 committee of the whole meeting time to 2 pm. The meeting takes place in the Max Cameron Theatre at Brooks Secondary School.
