Council Catch Up – July 14, 2025
- Council will be sending a letter of support to Battered Women’s Support Services and extending an invitation for them to attend a future Council meeting as a delegate.
- Council voted in favour of the recommendation from the Environmental Advisory Committee to invite the representative from WildSafe BC Fraser Valley to attend as a delegate at an upcoming Council meeting to present BearSmart practices.
- The 2025 Second Quarter Update Report was presented to Council. See page 63 of the agenda package to view Village updates, highlights and project completions from Q2.
- A report regarding Downloading Costs on Municipalities was received for information.
- Staff will be submitting an application for an Investigative Use License to the Province for the land described as that part of the East ½ of the South East ¼ of Section 12, Township 4, Range 29, West of the 6th Meridian, New Westminster District that is not part of the Harrison Recreation Site to pursue the possibility of moving the Village’s Public Works Yard to that location.
- Council will be issuing a Heritage Alteration Permit pursuant to section 617 of the Local Government Act to the Village of Harrison Hot Springs to remove and replace the existing siding and soffits, and to supply and install new exterior stairs and aluminum railing at the Village Office. Changes to the exterior of the Village Office will be completed with a focus on FireSmart principles to increase wildfire resiliency. To do so, the Capital Expenditures – Village Office Renovations budget for 2025 will increase by an additional $20,000, to be funded by the FireSmart grant.
- Rezoning/Redesignation Amendments for 442 Lillooet Ave was referred back to staff.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1228, 2025 – 856 Hot Springs Road received first and second reading and will be referred to the Village’s Fire Department and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit. A public hearing will be scheduled for a future date.
- Staff will be engaging with elders incarcerated in Mountain Institution to explore the feasibility of commissioning a piece of artwork created by a Sts’ailes inmate, and will be reporting back to Council with recommendations including a proposed location and estimated costs.
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A Notice of Motion was presented, which will be brought forth at the next Regular Council Meeting:
Whereas the Village Bylaw No. 1191, 2023 outlines parking rates at certain times of the day at designated pay parking areas, with free parking available during the evening;
Whereas residents who use the Village supplied EV charging stations are charged $5.00 (the maximum parking rate) plus $2.00 (the cost for Hydro Power, totalling $7.00 each hour at all hours of the day;
Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to investigate EV charging rates which both encourage the uses of EVs and are economical for the Village to operate on a cost recovery basis.
It’s been a busy last few weeks in the Village with community happenings and events in full swing!
- Councillor Facio was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal on June 25, recognizing his outstanding service and dedication to our community.
- Sasquatch Days took place on June 28-29 in the Village, celebrating Sts’ailes culture and traditions with war canoe races, medicine walks, and more.
- Canada Day events were held on July 1, including a pancake breakfast hosted by the Fire Department, pet parade, Canada Day parade, and a fireworks display.
- Communities in Bloom judges came to the Village on July 8-9. The CiB committee hosted a welcome event for the judges in Woods Park, followed by a tour of the Village the following day.
- Harrison Festival of the Arts is in full swing! On now until July 20, enjoy performances and activities from a diverse lineup of artists.
- Be sure to register for the Terry Fox Run, happening in the Village on September 14: https://run.terryfox.ca/93069