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From the meeting held on June 12, 2023
Mayor’s Update
On May 23rd, Mayor Pranger attended the RCMP Mayor’s forum where issues such as the federal downloading of policing costs to municipalities were discussed. Specifically, it was noted that Highway Patrol Units will no longer respond to accidents and incidents on Highway 1, leaving only local detachments to respond.
Mayor Pranger also attended the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in Toronto from May 24th – 26th. Some sessions she attended included, Building a National Climate Resilience Program, Equity and Inclusion, Housing Crises and Preparedness, as well as sessions with political leaders such as Prime Minster Trudeau, MP Melissa Lantsman and Elizabeth May. They also toured the Toronto waterfront revitalization project and marvelled at the amount of work and money that goes into such large-scale municipal projects.
The Farm House Natural Cheeses Donation
Ms. Candace Ferguson from The Farm House Natural Cheeses presented Council with a donation of $420 from their raffle held on May 20, 2023. The raffle was part of an event they held that day to celebrate their 20th anniversary and the proceeds will go towards the construction of the Lets’emot Regional Aquatic Centre.
Thank you to The Farm House Natural Cheeses for the donation and congratulations on your 20th anniversary!
If you or your business would like to also donate, please visit www.kentbc.ca/fill_the_pool
Mayor Sylvia Pranger and Ms. Candace Ferguson
Climate Change Crisis Delegation
Agassiz resident, Ms. Rosa Quintana, approached Council with a request for a bylaw that addresses unnecessary vehicle idling in our community. She spoke of her passion for the conservation of natural habitat (via the Fraser Valley Conservancy programs) and the environment, and cited personal examples of incidences where she witnessed unnecessary idling. She specifically requested a bylaw that would address idling in public parking areas and in front of commercial properties. Ms. Quintana believes that small steps, such as an idling bylaw, can make big changes towards reducing carbon emissions and encouraged Council to continue providing leadership on climate change by way of policy and concrete actions.
Councillor Watchorn said that, “when we know better, we start to do better”. He also expressed support for an idling bylaw around school zones and parks, but said that public awareness was the key to changing behaviours.
Mayor Pranger thanked Ms. Quintana for her presentation and highlighted the fact that she biked to Municipal Hall to make her presentation. Council will review Ms. Quintana’s suggestions and look for ways to reduce emissions overall.
Slide Into Summer
Councillor Spaeti highlighted the Slide into Summer event from the Recreation and Culture staff report. She reminded everyone that it takes place from 1-4 PM on Saturday, June 24th at the Ferny Coombe Pool and is free for children to attend. The event will feature an inflatable water slide, activities, hot dogs and refreshments, games and more!
For more information on community events this summer, check out our events calendar!
https://calendar.kentbc.ca/default/Detail/2023-06-24-1300-Slide-into-Summer
Agassiz Harrison Lions Club Car Show
Council approved the Agassiz Harrison Lions Club request to close Pioneer Avenue between Pioneer Park and Evergreen Drive on Saturday, July 23, 2023, from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM for their Annual Car Show. Mayor Pranger expressed her support for the request and reminded everyone that the event brings a lot of cars and a lot of tourists to our community.
Please visit https://www.facebook.com/AgassizHarrisonLions for more information.
Agassiz Farm Fresh Market Returns
The Agassiz Farm Fresh Market is returning for another year! Council approved the waiving of the 2023 business licencing and park use fees, as requested by their Board of Directors. The market takes place on Thursdays from 4-7 PM, June 29th to August 31st, 2023 in Pioneer Park.
Please visit https://www.agassizfarmfreshmarket.com/ for more information or to apply as a vendor.
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