Regional economic development service
The city will proceed with the request to join the newly established Castlegar and District Economic Development Service through the Regional District of Central Kootenay.
Community projects
Council supported the request from Communities in Bloom to proceed with the next steps of their planning phase for a proposed Japanese Garden at City Hall.
Council approved changing the Kinnaird overpass lights in recognition of the following:
• Girl Guides of Canada BC World Thinking Day Feb. 22 (blue)
• BC Epilepsy Society International Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness March 26 (purple)
• Canadian Dental Hygienists Association National Oral Health month April 4-10 (purple)
Bylaws
Council gave three readings to:
• Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 1376, a bylaw to amend Business Licence Bylaw Schedule A: Fee Schedule
• 2022 – 2026 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1375
Policy amendment
Council reviewed the amended City of Castlegar Land Acquisition and Disposition Policy 1-13 which ensures a consistent framework for the acquisition and disposition of city lands in alignment with the city’s strategic priorities. These amendments will be considered for adoption at the Feb. 7 regular council meeting.
Presentation
Tammy Verigin-Burk, from the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce, and Lukas Armstrong, from Cover Architectural Cooperative presented an overview of the new Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce building.
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