Regular Council Meeting

File 0550-02-0002

CITY OF POWELL RIVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020 (7:00 PM)

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

(REVISED) AGENDA

1. OPENING OF COUNCIL MEETING/ANNOUNCEMENTS

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

3.1 Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held June 11, 2020 4 - 7

4. DELEGATIONS

4.1 Pat Martin regarding Powell River-Sliammon-Catalyst 8 - 14 Limited Partnership

5. CORRESPONDENCE

5.1 Correspondence Received from Local Residents Regarding 15 - 430 Water Bottling

5.2 Email dated June 15, 2020 from Bruce and Nicole Gibbons 431 - 433 regarding UBCM Resolution on Groundwater Extraction

5.3 Proclamation – Brain Injury Awareness and Prevention Month – June 2020

6. REPORTS

6.1 Community Engagement

6.2 Municipal Directors of the qathet Regional District

7. BYLAWS

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.1 Water Bottling Regulation Options – Reconsideration of Resolution 20-150 Reconsideration motion postponed from June 11, 2020 to June 18, 2020 Council meeting

“That resolution 20-150 carried at the June 4, 2020 Council meeting be reconsidered, which reads as follows:

“… that staff be directed to prepare an amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 that permits water bottling, except for water from groundwater sources, with a complementary amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Business Licence Bylaw 2226, 2010 to require that a water bottling business demonstrate that the source water is not groundwater.””

9. NEW MATTERS FOR REFERRAL CONSIDERATION

10. NEW URGENT AND ROUTINE MATTERS FOR DECISION CONSIDERATION

10.1 Report dated June 18, 2020 from the Manager of Planning 434 - 439 Services regarding Temporary Liquor Licence Expansion Application - Wildwood Public House

Recommendation: That the Director of Planning Services be delegated the authority to provide written confirmation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that the City of Powell River has no objection to the proposed Temporary Expanded Service Area of thirty outdoor patio seats as presented by the Wildwood Pub, located at 5987 Lund Street, Powell River, in their application to the City dated June 8, 2020.

11. NEW BUSINESS - OTHER

11.1 BC Ferries Service Reductions – Mayor Formosa 440 - 442

12. NOTICES OF MOTION

13. MOTION TO GO IN CAMERA

Page 2 of 442 Recommendation: That following adjournment of this regular meeting, Council move in camera to discuss matters covered by the Community Charter under Sections 90(1):

(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; (j) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; and, (n) the consideration of whether a council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection or subsection (2).

14. QUESTIONS

15. ADJOURNMENT

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CITY OF POWELL RIVER

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held in the Council Chambers, City Hall on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 7:00 PM.

PRESENT: Mayor D.J. Formosa, Chair Councillor G.W.F. Doubt Councillor C.A. Elliott Councillor M.J. Hathaway Councillor C.A. Leishman (via telephone) Councillor J.G. Palm Councillor R.R.D. Southcott

ALSO PRESENT: Russell Brewer, Chief Administrative Officer Chris Jackson, Corporate Officer/Recording Secretary Adam Langenmaier, Chief Financial Officer Thomas Knight, Director of Planning Services Jason Gow, Manager of Planning Services Daniella Fergusson, Senior Planner (via telephone) Members of the Public Media Representatives

1 OPENING OF COUNCIL MEETING/ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.1  Mayor Formosa welcomed everyone to the first meeting held in the new Council Chambers location and noted that renovation of the old library space to this new meeting place will provide accessibility to all citizens  City staff were complimented for their work on this project  With regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Formosa reminded everyone of the importance of washing hands, social distancing, and being kind  Recreation Complex services and programs reopening  BC Ferries North Island Princess retired from service with arrival of new ferry for Texada Island route

2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2.1 Deletion: Item 10.1 Report dated June 11, 2020 from the Manager of Planning Services regarding Carlson Club – Temporary Expansion Service Area

Res 20-154 Moved and seconded that resolution 20-150 carried at the June 4, 2020 Council meeting be reconsidered, which reads as follows:

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Res 20-155 Moved and seconded that Council postpone consideration of reconsideration of resolution 20-150 carried at the June 4, 2020 Council meeting to the June 18, 2020 Council meeting. CARRIED OPPOSED: Councillor Elliott

Res 20-156 Moved and seconded that the agenda for the June 11, 2020 Council meeting be adopted as amended. CARRIED

3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held June 4, 2020

Res 20-157 Moved and seconded that the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held June 4, 2020 be adopted. CARRIED

4 DELEGATIONS

5 CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 Proclamation - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - June 15, 2020

Mayor Formosa proclaimed June 15, 2020 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the City of Powell River.

6 REPORTS 6.1 Community Engagement

Councillor Palm reported on:  World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Campaign

Councillor Elliott reported on:  Supporting residents who need help applying for CERB and other benefits

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Councillor Southcott reported on:  COVID-19 considered a contributing factor in BC recording highest numbers of overdose deaths in May  Provincial funding continues to support BC Farmers' Market Program  Library services increase with gradual reopening

Councillor Doubt reported on:  Meeting with citizens regarding keeping of chickens

Councillor Hathaway reported on:  Emergency Services Facility Select Advisory Committee meeting

Councillor Leishman reported on:  Youth Council working on Zero Waste Policy for School District 47  Answering numerous emails from citizens

Mayor Formosa reported on:  Meeting with Town Centre Mall owners regarding renovations  Truck Loggers Association meeting  Town Hall meeting with Provincial Government representatives and local government leaders regarding response to COVID-19 and reopening plans

6.2 Municipal Directors of the qathet Regional District

Municipal Directors Doubt and Leishman reported there was no Board meeting held since the last Council meeting.

7 BYLAWS

8 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9 NEW MATTERS FOR REFERRAL CONSIDERATION

10 NEW URGENT AND ROUTINE MATTERS FOR DECISION CONSIDERATION 10.1 Deleted from agenda. 10.2 Report dated June 11, 2020 from the Senior Planner regarding Development Variance Permit 238 – Townsite Brewing – 5824 Ash Avenue

Mayor Formosa declared a conflict of interest in this matter as he is the owner of a liquor licence in the City and left the meeting at 7:49 pm.

Acting Mayor Elliott assumed the Chair.

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Res 20-158 Moved and seconded that staff give notice in accordance with Section 499 of the Local Government Act of Council’s intention to consider issuance of Development Variance Permit 238 to vary City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, by relaxing the required front set back from 1.8 metres to 0 metres and reducing the required number of off-street parking spaces to 3 on 5824 Ash Avenue, legally described as Parcel A Block 13 District Lot 450 Plan 6606. CARRIED

Mayor Formosa returned to the meeting at 8:11 pm and reassumed the Chair.

10.3 Report dated June 11, 2020 from the Chief Financial Officer regarding Permissive Tax Exemptions and Grant in Aid for Places of Worship

Res 20-159 Moved and seconded that Council approve $43,020 grants in aid to be applied to 2020 property taxes for all places of worship eligible under the Community Charter Part 7, Division 7, Section 224 (2) (f). CARRIED

11 NEW BUSINESS - OTHER

12 NOTICES OF MOTION

13 QUESTIONS 13.1 Prior to adjournment, the Chair received a question from the media and public regarding the following agenda item:  Reconsideration Motion

14 ADJOURNMENT 14.1 Res 20-160 Moved and seconded that the meeting adjourn at 8:20 pm. CARRIED CERTIFIED CORRECT Chris Jackson Corporate Officer

The next Council meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on June 18, 2020.

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Page 8 of 442 Page 9 of 442 Page 10 of 442 Page 11 of 442 Page 12 of 442 Page 13 of 442 Page 14 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: CaroleAnn Leishman; Cindy Elliott; Dave Formosa; George Doubt; Jim Palm; Maggie Hathaway; Rob Southcott Subject: Blue Communities Project Date: June 12, 2020 12:00:24 PM

Dear Mayor & Council,

At the time of writing, more than 300 citizens have written to you to voice their opposition to a proposal to bottled water operation in Powell River. Let me add one more.

In addition to opposing a bottled water operation (which, besides being wildly wrong for a host of environmental and human reasons, is just a plain old tired out and increasingly irrelevant business model IMHO), I’d like to propose that Powell River join the Tsal’alh, St’at’imc Territory, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Vancouver, Victoria, Burnaby, North Vancouver, Nanaimo, Comox & Cumberland and become a Blue Community instead https://Canadians.org/bluecommunities

The Blue Communities Project encourages municipalities and Indigenous communities to support the idea of a water commons framework, recognizing that water is a shared resource for all, by passing resolutions that:

1. Recognize water and sanitation as human rights.

2. Ban or phase out the sale of bottled water in municipal facilities and at municipal events.

3. Promote publicly financed, owned, and operated water and wastewater services.

The Council of Canadians, the Blue Planet Project and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) initiated the Blue Communities Project in 2009. Eau Secours is a partner on the Blue Communities Project in Quebec. The Blue Communities movement has grown internationally with Paris, France, Bern, Switzerland and other municipalities around the world going “blue.” Schools, religious communities and faith-based groups have also adopted principles that treat water as a common good that is shared by everyone and is the responsibility of all.

Please reach out to the Tla’amin Nation and qathet Regional District and make a joint application.

Sincerely, Karen Skadsheim

Page 15 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled Water Date: June 12, 2020 9:41:34 AM

Attention Mayor,

Our family does not support selling local water for commercial bottling in plastic bottles. This is destructive to the environment, and does not benefit the community. We do not want resources sold from under us, water included.

We believe the world is changing at a rapid rate and things need to be done differently to support earth friendly economies. Plastic bottles are not the answer for our oceans and future generations.

Should this move forward, we will certainly be more mindful of who we vote for in the future.

Thank you,

Chrystal and Tim Durrant

Page 16 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling water Date: June 12, 2020 9:15:14 AM

What are you thinking??? Leave our water alone please! K. PADGETT

Page 17 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Blue Communities Project Date: June 12, 2020 12:10:22 PM

From: bk Sent: June 12, 2020 12:00 PM To: City of Powell River Cc: CaroleAnn Leishman ; Cindy Elliott ; Dave Formosa ; George Doubt ; Jim Palm ; Maggie Hathaway ; Rob Southcott Subject: Blue Communities Project

Dear Mayor & Council,

At the time of writing, more than 300 citizens have written to you to voice their opposition to a proposal to bottled water operation in Powell River. Let me add one more.

1. Recognize water and sanitation as human rights.

2. Ban or phase out the sale of bottled water in municipal facilities and at municipal events.

3. Promote publicly financed, owned, and operated water and wastewater services. The Council of Canadians, the Blue Planet Project and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) initiated the Blue Communities Project in 2009. Eau Secours is a partner on the Blue Communities Project in Quebec. The Blue Communities movement has grown internationally with Paris, France, Bern, Switzerland and other municipalities around the world going “blue.” Schools, religious communities and faith-based groups have also adopted principles that treat water as a common good that is shared by everyone and is the responsibility of all. Please reach out to the Tla’amin Nation and qathet Regional District and make a joint application.

Sincerely, Karen Skadsheim

Page 18 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Dear Powell River Date: June 12, 2020 9:49:13 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: June 11, 2020 7:09 PM To: Dave Formosa ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; [email protected] Subject: Dear Powell River

Dear Powell River Mayor and council I do not agree with even the possibility of selling water in our district or Canada. Time and time again selling off our resources has not worked out in a local persons favour. Not to mention the use of plastic and the negative impacts of that. Yes we need jobs but we should keep our ecosystems intact and look at the long term sustainable jobs in forestry , tourism and farming. We will need our area clean and on point for these and other spinoff’s from tourism and Farming.

Thank you for reading my letter and considering this opinion. Signed a concerned Quathet district , Powell River , Texada resident and property tax payer.

Sincerely Sue Russell

Page 19 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Hello dear Mayor Formosa Date: June 12, 2020 9:50:51 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Faye Perry Sent: June 12, 2020 9:22 AM To: Dave Formosa Subject: Hello dear Mayor Formosa

It was easy to see that you care for all living things as you awarded medals to young people at our ProLife walk a few years ago.

Now another issue for life must be addressed. Please lend your voice to encouraging Western Forest Products to see that spraying our forests must not take place. If we destroy the thimbleberries, salmonberries, salal berries and green undergrowth, it will destroy a needed food source for our wildlife. It is sad to see bears being shot as they look for food in town. Surely this spraying of herbicides will make it worse.

You know we need vegetation diversity for clean water storage, clean air and slowing the spread of fire.

While I understand that we need employment and revenues from harvesting the trees, it should not be our only concern.

We need to value the beauty and health of our environment. After all, our forests help to make Powell River the most beautiful place in the whole world.

Thank you for your kind assistance,

Faye Perry

Page 20 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: NO TO WATER BOTTLING Date: June 12, 2020 9:48:40 AM

From: E. van Loon Sent: June 11, 2020 5:04 PM To: Dave Formosa Cc: CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; [email protected]; George Doubt ; Subject: NO TO WATER BOTTLING

I've already written a letter. This missive's purpose is to let you all know that I object to the bottling of water for sale.

People sometimes need bottled water of various kinds for limited purposes, granted. However, they should be able to access it as a public resource.

If the City wanted to provide a bottling service to its citizens on an as-needed basis--and charge users a fee for that service--that would be fine. Just remember that clean water is a human right, and rights are something you don't have to pay for, by definition.

Eva van Loon

Page 21 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Please vote NO on the water bottling by-law Date: June 12, 2020 9:50:05 AM

From: Charlie Sent: June 11, 2020 2:58 PM To: Dave Formosa ; George Doubt ; Cindy Elliott ; Jim Palm ; Maggie Hathaway ; Rob Southcott ; CaroleAnn Leishman Cc: Subject: Please vote NO on the water bottling by-law

Dear Mayor and Council,

I have just heard that at last Thursday's Council meeting, Council voted to have staff draft a bylaw prohibiting the bottling of groundwater, but allowing surface water to be bottled for commercial purposes.

This bylaw would enable the commodification of water, and invite multinationals who show very little respect for the environment and the communities where they operate to come in.

I share with you this article that provides some examples of the issues we would be opening our region up to. Let this be a cautionary tale, from which Powell River can learn from.

Conservationists say some creek beds in the area are now bone dry and once- gushing springs have been reduced to mere trickles. The Forest Service recently determined Nestlé’s activities left Strawberry Creek “impaired” while “the current water extraction is drying up surface water resources”. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/oct/29/the-fight-over-water-how-nestle-dries- up-us-creeks-to-sell-water-in-plastic-bottles

We the undersigned strongly oppose this bylaw and hope you redraft it to outlaw ALL commercial water bottling operations in Powell River and the region.

Water is a human right and should not be commodified in this way. There are far better ways to bring sustainable jobs to the region.

Sincerely,

Charles Latimer Jesse Firempong

Page 22 of 442 Louise Brunet

Page 23 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Water Date: June 12, 2020 9:49:46 AM

From: Jack Saunders Sent: June 11, 2020 6:11 PM To: Dave Formosa Subject: Water

I wish to say no to bottled water being sold or produced from Powell River. John Saunders

Page 24 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Bottling Date: June 12, 2020 10:00:09 AM

CaroleAnn

------Forwarded message ------From: romeo styles Date: Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 5:13 PM Subject: Bottling To:

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

Please review your motion, and stop this immediately. I am certain that our sustainability plans say NO to a project like this.

Staff have even explained to you in the report that there is no way to "prove" that it is surface water and not ground water.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you. Sincerely,

Romeo Styles Savary fries Powell River, BC

Page 25 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Water Bottling By-Law Date: June 12, 2020 11:16:16 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Steve Short Sent: June 12, 2020 10:59 AM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: Water Bottling By-Law

Mayor and Council: Excuse me if this is a bit long. As one who was kicked off of the local “issues and opinions” FACEBOOK page last year, for coming to your defense (the page administrator accused me of being a council surrogate who’s only reason for joining the group was to represent your side), I feel I have earned the right to be heard. For me, and I believe for many in our community, bottled water in single-use plastic bottles is not acceptable. Concern for the planet overrides all other considerations. If you are talking about the large, returnable bottles that you can buy and return to the grocery store, the issues and concerns are different. The first issue relates to corporations profiting off of OUR natural resources, while paying relatively little for that resource. This is primarily a Provincial issue, but we can take a stand on the issue, in our local community. The second issue relates to the authority that Powell River would have in the future if a bottling company were to be established here that was bottling water in returnable bottles, but then wanted to switch their production to single-use bottles. Could the city, at that point in time, say no? At last night’s council meeting, Councilor Palm expressed some dismay relative to the FACEBOOK activity this issue has stirred up. I will never support the more personal attacks and insinuations that are made by some. That is what got me in trouble (as previously mentioned). However, you all need to understand that there is a deeply rooted belief in our community that our interests and concerns are not being met by the people we have elected, and by the staff we are paying for. I would strongly urge you to look at this issue honestly. In my opinion, your job is to listen to the people of Powell River. Listen, and do not chastise us when we feel we need to do something extraordinary to get your attention. I do not know how each of you view your roles, but you were elected to represent US. I am not here to defend, or oppose you. I am here to help us all navigate very challenging times. Trying to solve today’s, or tomorrow’s challenges with yesterday’s approach to problem solving will never work. Respectfully, Steve Short

Powell River,

Page 26 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: water Date: June 12, 2020 9:58:50 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Jack Saunders Sent: June 11, 2020 6:11 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: water

I wish to say no to bottled water being produced or sold from Powell River. John Saunders

Page 27 of 442 From: To: CaroleAnn Leishman; City of Powell River; Rob Southcott Subject: Fwd: Link to Locally-Produced Short Film -- "The Toxic Footprint of Bottled Water" Date: June 12, 2020 8:26:12 AM

please see above Thanks Carole Ann

Our children are counting on us to act on climate change

------Forwarded message ------From: Wendy Pelton Date: Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 11:15 AM Subject: Link to Locally-Produced Short Film -- "The Toxic Footprint of Bottled Water" To:

Apologies for contributing to the abuse of this list! However, I thought those studying the topic would be interested in seeing the fact-filled film, mentioned by Ryan Barfoot:

The Toxic Footprint of Bottled Water --8-minute film produced by Alyssa Stapleton, former PR resident --click link above to watch on Vimeo

Alyssa encourages you to share this link.

Wendy

-- Wendy Pelton

Powell River, BC

"When Industry & Government go to bed together, it's the Public that gets screwed." Unknown Author

“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” Albert Einstein

“When you’re talking about complex issues of technology and regulation,

Page 28 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Date: June 12, 2020 8:44:57 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I would like it to be know that I am against the motion that could allow for companies to bottle the surface water in this region. It is your responsibility as public servants and community members to find sustainable ways that benefit both the community and the region. Please don't do the easy thing and exploit the natural resources of this beautiful land.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Andrea Dowsley

Page 29 of 442 From: To: Dave Formosa Cc: City of Powell River Subject: No BOTTLED WATER! Date: June 12, 2020 8:28:24 AM

I do not support plastic bottling water. No thanks! Thanks, Caroline Amor

Page 30 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Our environment Date: June 12, 2020 8:20:21 AM

To the Mayor and council of Powell River,

Please, I beg you, don’t encourage any business that would put more plastic into our environment. Rather we should put a ban on all single use plastic bottles.

Yours sincerely, Gina Devlin

“... no one should glorify himself over another; no one should manifest pride or superiority toward another; no one should look upon another with scorn and contempt; and no one should deprive or oppress a fellow creature...” - Bahá’í Teachings

Page 31 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Proposed water bottling plant Date: June 12, 2020 8:27:45 AM

Hello, I would like to voice my disagreement with bringing a water bottling plant to Powell River. Open debate is needed on this topic!

Holly Peterson

Page 32 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Re: I’m against bottling of water in Powell River Date: June 12, 2020 11:53:31 AM

I would like to clarify my comment re: plastic bottles. I intended to say 'single use' containers. While I would be more supportive of aluminum or glass bottles, I still do not think water should be put in containers of any sort.

My apologies for assuming it was plastic bottles. I DID watch the mayor's video on the city website where he said that the population in Powell River would not be supportive of plastic bottles - and I support this. More people need to see that the mayor said this as he, himself, is against plastic bottles.

I also recognize that the city is not in support of the taking of groundwater. I support their decision in this too.

Just wanted to clarify my earlier email.

Rob Hill

From: Robert Hill Sent: June 11, 2020 12:59 AM To: [email protected] ; CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: I’m against bottling of water in Powell River

Dear Council

I write to you as a PRIVATE citizen and I hope my words can be kept with that in mind.

It is absolutely backwards to think that the bottling of water (even if it isn’t Powell River’s water) IN Powell River is a good idea. This decision can be compared to if a delegation asked the city to open a coal mine. You just wouldn’t do it. It’s backwards. Putting WATER into plastic bottles is just a downright stupid idea.

I’m shocked to hear that Councillor Doubt, Southcott and Elliott would be in support of this. Where are your labour roots? Where is your social justice and environmental lens ?

Does council really believe that this is a good idea? The world needs to move away from the bottling of ANY type of water.

I read tonight in Councillor Hathaway’s Facebook this quote: “The bottling, according to the Mayor, could happen in Powell River, and if not here, it is or will be happening in some other community”. So let it happen in some other community. This is a POOR argument that holds no weight. Are we supposed to bottle water, creating a few measly minimum wage jobs, in fear of “if not here, then somewhere else”? If another community wants to bottle water, let them do it. It will bring ZERO economic benefit to our community.

Page 33 of 442 Is council afraid that saying no means Powell River is anti jobs? Anti economic investment ?

This is hardly the case.

I ask council to get rid of this ridiculous decision and find opportunity elsewhere that benefits our community as a whole and doesn’t negatively impact the environment.

Thank you for taking the time to read my email.

Best

Rob Hill

Page 34 of 442 From: Cc: City of Powell River Subject: Water Extraction Zoning Report Date: June 12, 2020 8:22:58 AM

June 11, 2020

Dear Mayor and Council - We have read the Water Extraction report and urge you to support Option 1, Bottling prohibition of non-City water. It is our opinion that this option is the only option that is:

-consistent with the city's Sustainability Charter and Plan -does not put the city and regions water supply - for drinking, gardening, farming, forestry, and fire prevention at risk -protects the environment from further degradation caused by plastic pollution

In addition, it is the only option that ensures there will be NO water bottling industry in Powell River. This is an important line to draw to ensure that we do not put our natural habitats, including our salmon runs, at risk and that we don't encourage industry and economic development activities that increase the production of plastic, specifically single use bottles.

Climate change and the plastic pollution crisis are real threats. Our water is an invaluable resource to be consistently protected by us all.

Please act to prevent the bottling of BOTH ground and surface water.

Sincerely,

Alison Taplay Kirk Franske

Powell River, BC by email

Page 35 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water is life Date: June 12, 2020 11:38:29 AM

I am totally opposed to water bottling of any kind in the Toba inlet of anywhere else in the quathet territory

I hope that city council will think of the next 7 generation and preserve a beautiful area that was already raped by humans for profits

I urge you to do what is right and stop this project and use the power that we share with you for the protection of our borrowed land

Thanks Océane Bergeron

Page 36 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water rights Date: June 12, 2020 9:40:12 AM

Mayor and Council

I am apposed to selling the water (ground or surface) to anyone. Water is a human and environmental right and should never be considered a commodity. There are far too many examples in the world today where basic human and environmental rights have been over stepped by government bodies thinking they knew what is best for their communities. I don't believe that most government bodies have the capacity to think things through and consider implications for the future. It is staggering to think about how bottled water has impacted the planet, just look at the landfills and the oceans, all based on giving large companies the green light to take what they want for profit!

Sincerely yours,

Deb Lesuk Concerned citizen

Page 37 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: WaterBottling Regulation Options - Amendment Date: June 12, 2020 11:24:30 AM

To: Mayor Dave Formosa and Powell River City Councillors,

I think that POWELL River should follow what has been approved by City of Courtenay and Town of Comox. Make this water bottling amendment simple and direct, prohibiting the use of water for commercial bottling from any water source other than City provided, municipal water. Do not differentiate surface and ground water, as Haslam Lake derives water from both. By defining the municipal source, the City remains in control.

By separating surface and groundwater the City leaves loopholes that can be manipulated by the cadres of multinational lawyers from companies like Glacial or Nestle, allowing them to outmaneuver the City with their tactics.

This is an extremely important issue. Globally population control will be centred around the control of water. If Powell River doesn't see this bigger picture, a mistake with this amendment could have dire consequences down the line. If multiple multinational companies were to come, over-consuming even the surface supply the citizens might be left with no recourse

Contracts with big business appear to leave the City on the losing end, as with Lot 450 and other logging operations running through town. Not only is the devastation in the forest left behind but streets are degraded with heavy use, the residential nature of Manson Ave and small business on Marine impacted.

It is my understanding that no water bottling application is in the offing at this time. If this is true, then there is no need to rush into a decision regarding the amendment. Be sure that the public looks at the possibilities of conflict of interest.

Thank you for your consideration of this very important issue, Lois Goodman

Page 38 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottle water Date: June 12, 2020 11:00:30 AM

If they bottled it in cardboard then I might agree. Google: Boxed Water Ben Fairless Powell River

Page 39 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottled water facility Date: June 12, 2020 8:23:32 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources. The transition to a post-industrial town does not need to sell our natural resources away from our children and grandchildren.

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Nora von Gerichten Resident

Page 40 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: object to selling water! Date: June 12, 2020 8:16:54 AM we will make no money by selling our water to a bottling company It is well known how these companies abuse the rights of using water they cause problems by skirting around the issues they sign for the use of Do not bring them here, this would be a disaster! NO NO NO NO NO NO NO I object

Page 41 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: 100% AGAINST Bottling surface water Date: June 11, 2020 2:34:41 PM

To Mayor Dave Formosa and All Members of Council,

I am writing to you regarding the extremely concerning decision made by you and council to revise a bylaw which initially concerned only the bottling of water from the Toba Inlet Waterfall. For reasons valid only to yourself and those on council in agreement, you have apparently decided to widen your scope of commercial bottling opportunity through added wording to the bylaw which would also allow the bottling of surface water (rivers, creeks, streams, waterfalls, glaciers) in the areas of Powell River. I, and, I assure you, many other citizens of Powell River have no interest whatsoever in allowing the commercial bottling of Powell River's groundwaters in any of our bylaws. Therefore, I would request you make no allowances for commercial water bottling from our city's surface/groundwaters. Let's clearly write proper bylaws to PROTECT our groundwaters. I feel that Mayor and Council have no foundation for revising this bylaw claiming that revision is in the interest of the people of Powell River. Yours sincerely, Pam Wadden

Page 42 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Against bottling of ground AND surface water Date: June 11, 2020 12:13:56 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am a resident and taxpayer at 4664 Cascade Place.

I'm writing to register my opposition to the motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

By not allowing ground and surface water bottling, we not only help with long term water security for our community, but we reciprocally support the water security of other communities that have even less stable water sources, by not allowing their water to be bottled here.

While I imagine bottling could have a short term economic benefit to our community, we are a community that gets its resiliency through innovation and responsible use of renewable resources.

I think about the current residents and mayor and council as future ancestors. When our children's children look back at how we planned our community, I want them to look back at us as having been leaders in responsible resiliency, with foresight to the realities of a changing climate and the importance of water security and waste reduction.

Sincerely,

Trina Isakson

-- Trina Isakson pronouns: she/her

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Page 43 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Against the bottling of surface water in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 9:22:12 PM

To the mayor and council:

I urge you not to allow the bottling of surface water in Powell River and region. Bottling water is an unsustainable and waste-producing practice that negatively impacts the communities where it takes place. It is an ethical municipal income choice, and it could have serious negative effects on our community in the future.

In Guelph, Ontario, a place I lived for about seven years, the community has struggled with a Nestle well and bottling plant just south, in Aberfoyle. The community may not be able to go ahead with plans for expansion, because Nestle's presence may preclude the city's development of a well to serve its growing population (citation: https://canadians.org/analysis/nestle-bottled-water-takings-put-guelphs-drinking- water-supply-risk).

When water-bottling companies are permitted access to community groundwater, they flout the rules that apply to the rest of us—they are not generally required, for example, to halt collection of water during periods of drought, when the rest of us are required to reduce our water consumption (citation: https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/nestle-continues- water-intake-despite-usage-by-law-restrictions-1001599).

Allowing surface water bottling in Powell River will have negative impacts on the future of our community, and I hope council will do the right thing and opt against it.

Best, andrea bennett

Powell River, BC

Page 44 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Attn: Mayor & Council Date: June 11, 2020 12:02:53 PM

To Powell River Mayor and Council, Thank you for taking the time to view residents' concerns on the project of bottling surface water in our community. My personal main concern is about the climate and the continuation of plastic bottles being produced and distributed around the world. As a coastal community, we can appreciate the natural surroundings in a personal way. We as a province have already fought hard against climate and crisis issues including the XL Pipeline. Accepting this large company into our community seems to be the opposite direction that should be taken. Any investments or new companies we welcome into our community should be sustainable and follow along with the overall morals of the residents. We have seen companies such as Nestle get away with some "dodgy" things in areas like southern Ontario, why would we want that in our community. Understandably from an economic perspective, it may be beneficial. It would however, be more beneficial to be a leader in change and strive towards being as sustainable as possible. We can either continue on with ignoring what is happening environmentally around the world, or we can be the change we wish to see. Thank you for your consideration,

Krystle Mitchelitis

Page 45 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled Water Bylaw: A Letter to Council Date: June 11, 2020 2:13:43 PM

Dear Mayor and Council, Let's Talk Trash are submitting this letter to respectfully register our collective deep concern and strong opposition to the proposed motion that would allow for the bottling of surface water in the region.

Powell River's Sustainability Charter states that we 'take the long view' and 'recognize ecological limits.' We applaud this commitment and see a golden opportunity to put these values into action at tonight's council meeting by voting against the proposed bylaw to allow the bottling of surface waters in our region.

Our region is becoming a known leader in waste reduction amongst the AVICC (Association of Vancouver Island Communities) and beyond, having: - Established many Zero Waste policies and community services to expressly prevent single use items (a free community dish supply set & dishwasher - used at PRISMA & Sunshine Music Festivals amongst many other local events), - Banned the sale of bottled water from all City facilities, recognizing easy access through reuseable water bottle refill stations. - Modeled the use of reusable dish sets for City and qRD staff meetings and public consultations. - Established permits with waste reduction strategies for all events on City property (including encouragement of using washable dishes). - Responded as a stakeholder to the MoE's Plastic Action Plan, addressing bans on single use items, and - Inspired Brook's Secondary Studentsto create vimeo The Toxic Footprint of Bottled Water.

Supporting the Single Use industry by opening our waterways would be a disappointing step in a wasteful direction by our leadership. There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources - the coming Resource Recovery Centre being one of them. We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority.

Sincerely, Let's Talk Trash team (Abby McLennan, Tai Uhlmann, and Ingalisa Burns)

This Coast Salish name meaning ‘working together’ was gifted to the Powell River Regional District by the Elders of Tla’amin Nation. The official name change to qathet (pronounced ‘KA-thet’) Regional District was issued by the Lieutenant Governor on July 5, 2018.

Page 46 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled Water Date: June 11, 2020 2:28:07 PM

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources - through Resource Recovery Centre for one. Encouraging the creation of a bottled water business based in our region would be a disappointing step in a wasteful direction by our leaders.

We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority.

Sincerely, Autumn Skye

Page 47 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling Water Amendment Date: June 11, 2020 12:08:53 PM

Dear Mayor Formosa and Members of the Council:

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

Amending the bylaw and allowing a business or businesses to bottle and sell water from our region flies in the face of the good work you have done in the past to protect the environment for our children and grandchildren. Additionally, we don't need to be City that contributes the use of single use plastic bottles.

It is time for a change. There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources. A water bottling business is not one of them.

Thank you for your time and attention, Malerie Meeker

Powell River, BC

Page 48 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: Subject: Bottling of Ground or Surface Water from Local Sources Date: June 11, 2020 9:57:27 PM

Dear Mayor & Council, I wish to express my concern about the City of Powell River considering allowing a bottling plant to operate here using ‘surface water’ collected from Toba Inlet (and/or any other local environs). In light of climate change and the consequent likelihood of increasingly hotter summers, I believe it would be irresponsible to allow this use of local water resources, whether they be ground or surface sources. I ask that you please disallow this. You may want to consider a referendum on the matter, as there appears to be much concern about it in our community. Sincerely, Chris King

Powell River

Page 49 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling of Surface-Ground Water Date: June 11, 2020 3:53:34 PM

Attn: Mayor and Council of Powell River

I'm appalled to think this should even be in question in our current climate crisis. Please do not let the Covid-19 situation blind us to the known and readily available science detailing the need for swift and sustainable climate control.

We are at a critical point in history and decisions taken now must be well- thought out and clearly define the path we want to take moving forward. Our futures and those of our children and grandchildren depend on it.

To that end, business decisions must be, first and foremost, locally focused. Keeping our dollars circulating in the local economy is paramount. I would hope we can all agree, in light of recent events, that global trade and endless growth in the name of profit is not a sustainable economic model.

As the local level of government, it falls to you to lead the way. Holding discussions with local industry, business owners, government departments and the citizens you represent should be your top priority.

We need to devise an economic strategy that can carry us through. I feel sure that will not include the continued selling out of our natural resources to multinational corporations, organisations hell bent on skimming every ounce of profit without thought or consideration for the lives and health of the people and communities they ruin in carrying out their short-sighted agenda.

In my view, water is a precious commodity and not one to be squandered so lightly. Please consider this situation very carefully keeping your constituents top of mind.

-Christine Oakley

Page 50 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling of water Date: June 11, 2020 1:10:13 PM

Good afternoon.

I would like to share that I am opposed to Powell River, bottling and selling water. I am also wondering if there has been any consultation with Tla'Amin Nation regarding this process? I am a Nation member and do not agree with this.

Sincerely,

Dana Gustafson

Page 51 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling of water Date: June 11, 2020 1:10:00 PM

Good afternoon.

Sincerely,

Dana Gustafson

Page 52 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling of water Date: June 11, 2020 2:22:01 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

As a resident and property owner I am writing to express my concern and opposition to the recent matter of allowing surface area water to be bottled in our area. As someone who moved here over a decade ago to work in the area, fell in love with this place for many reasons, and now about to begin working again in Desolation Sound I ask that you do not move ahead with this proposal.

I oppose the bottling of our waters, ground or surface, think of future generations and our shared home!

Emily Jenkins

Page 53 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling surface water in the Powell River Community Date: June 11, 2020 3:52:03 PM

To Powell River Mayor and council,

I've recently been informed of a project to begin bottling "surface water" in the Powell River community: this seems absurd in so many ways to me. With a climate crisis upon us, why would we invest or condon the capture of our precious resources into plastic bottles for sale on the international market? This is the exact opposite direction that should be taken. Our world is past a turning point, we are in an environmental crisis right NOW. Globally we are at a critical point where every investment decision we make should be thoughtful and sustainable with the health of the planet at the forefront. Giving control over our clean water and then bottling it in plastic is not this. I realize there is a constant struggle between the economy and the environment, it is easy to follow the ways that have always been, but the world is changing rapidly and those paths are no longer paved in gold. If we do not begin to become innovative in the way we do things, we are only part of the problem.

Water is Life.

If we must extract this resource, lets do it on our terms without the use of plastic garbage (recycled or not). From my understanding, once the go ahead is given for large corporations to extract water there is no limit to what they take or what they deem "surface water". There are many things that have been realized during this recent global pandemic, we must be very careful with the globalization of our resources. Why not concentrate our efforts on the health and well being of smaller localized businesses and ventures? We should be keeping the revenue circulating within the local community as much as possible. We should not be giving up control of the worlds most highly sought after resource and we definitely should NOT be condoning the production of single use plastic bottles. Let's be the change we wish to see.

Thank you!

-- Claudia Bic 3D Character Animator

Page 54 of 442 From: To: George Doubt; Cindy Elliott; Jim Palm; Maggie Hathaway; Rob Southcott; CaroleAnn Leishman; Dave Formosa; City of Powell River Subject: City Bylaw Admendment re. Water Bottling Date: June 11, 2020 12:27:49 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to you to express my opposition regarding the City’s plan to amend our City bylaws to allow the commercial bottling of drinking water within our city. I am always in support of finding ways to create jobs for our community, but this type of industry is not that one that will serve our city well.

I would also like to request more transparency from Mayor and Council when opportunities like this arise in order to provide a platform for the community to assist in making a more informed decision.

Thank you,

Johanna Sulzenbacher

Page 55 of 442 From: To: Dave Formosa; CaroleAnn Leishman; Rob Southcott; Maggie Hathaway; Jim Palm; Cindy Elliott; George Doubt; City of Powell River Subject: DO NOT ALLOW Water bottling Date: June 11, 2020 1:56:25 PM Attachments: image.png

Page 56 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: Subject: Draft Bylaw on Water Bottling Date: June 11, 2020 1:29:25 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

We are opposed to the recently passed motion to draft a bylaw that - while prohibiting groundwater bottling - would allow surface water bottling in the qathet region. If “surface water” includes waterfalls, rivers, creeks, and glaciers, then harvesting water from those sources can have profound negative effects. Such practices can have the effect of changing the salinity and acidity of the ocean waters and the composition of lake waters. Certainly removing surface water would affect/deplete the amount of groundwater. And isn’t it quixotic to suggest that a water bottling business could “demonstrate that the source water is not groundwater"?

The proposed plan to barge water from Toba Inlet to be bottled in Powell River and then shipped - overseas or across Canada or to the US – ignores the very real climate catastrophes we face, but it’s mostly our children and grandchildren who will be facing the worst crises due to climate change. Bottling water in plastic, expanding carbon use to ship the bottled water, selling it for huge corporate profits, none of it is supportable, from a climate or justice perspective.

Please do not let private corporations get their hooks into our water, whether groundwater or surface water!

Sincerely, Ed & Julia Levy

Page 57 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Bottled Water Date: June 11, 2020 2:19:01 PM

From: leslie forrester Sent: June 11, 2020 2:14 PM To: Dave Formosa Subject: Bottled Water

To Mayor and Council,

It has come to my attention that the City of Powell River is considering allowing a company to establish itself within Powell River to bottle water. I would like to express my concern around this and hope that you will consider my objection before proceeding.

Though I recognize the need to diversify Powell River’s economic base, I do not think it is wise for the City to consider business activities that contribute in such a negative way to climate change and pollution of the environment. Countries and regions around the world, including regions and sectors within our own province, are striving to reduce and/or eliminate the use of bottled water and other single use items. Why would we support such activities? Wouldn’t this be inconsistent with our Community Sustainability Plan?

I hope that you vote against this business proposal. We can do better.

Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully,

Leslie Forrester

Powell River

Page 58 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 2:18:26 PM

From: kelli Sent: June 11, 2020 2:03 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman < Rob Southcott ; George Doubt ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; [email protected] Subject: Bottled water

I absolutely OBJECT to bottled water collection, production, facility in our town.

Sincerely Kelli Gallagher

Page 59 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 3:02:09 PM

From: Sheryl McCumsey Sent: June 11, 2020 2:28 PM To: Dave Formosa Subject: Bottled water

This is a very bad idea! Sheryl McCumsey

Page 60 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Bottling surface water Date: June 11, 2020 2:17:35 PM

From: Iwan van Veen Sent: June 11, 2020 1:56 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: Bottling surface water

Dear Mayor and Council,

I would like to express my concerns about your consideration to amend a bylaw in such a way that the amended bylaw leaves room to allow for bottling surface water by a water bottling business.

I am referring to a report (File Nos. 3900-20-2596 / 6370-02) that was presented at the June 4th meeting regarding Water Bottling Regulation Options.

I am aware that in order to be effective, water bottling regulations would benefit most (would be most effective) from a combined approach with involvement from all different levels of government. However, I feel that Powell River has a job here, a duty, to do everything they can to prevent businesses like water bottling companies from getting a hold of BC's pristine resources of water.

In times like these, where a changing climate is no longer to be denied, we will most likely witness an increasing risk of surface water shortages due to drought, heatwaves, and changing rainfall patterns. Allowing for a company to come up and take away those resources for a profit doesn't sound right.

Besides the environmental impact a water collecting station and water bottling company will have (Salmon runs, wildlife etc) we should also acknowledge that Powell River is a growing Tourist Destination. People are visiting because they still believe they can find a true nature experience in Powell River. How does that compare to (even thinking about) allowing for a company to extract the water resources for a profit?

I am asking you to reconsider and make a clear stand against the bottling of all water, ground and surface.

Respectfully,

Iwan van Veen Powell River

Page 61 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Bottling surface water Date: June 11, 2020 4:00:34 PM

From: Footprint Kayak & Hike Explorations Sent: June 11, 2020 3:38 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: Bottling surface water

Dear Mayor and Council,

I would like to express my concerns about your consideration to amend a bylaw in such a way that the amended bylaw leaves room to allow for bottling surface water by a water bottling business.

I am referring to a report (File Nos. 3900-20-2596 / 6370-02) that was presented at the June 4th meeting regarding Water Bottling Regulation Options.

I am asking you to reconsider and make a clear stand against the bottling of all water, ground and surface.

Respectfully,

John Hermsen Powell River

Page 62 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: File Nos. 3900-20-2596 / 6370-02 - Water Bottling Regulation Options Date: June 11, 2020 4:24:47 PM

From: Christine van der Maten Sent: June 11, 2020 4:16 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: File Nos. 3900-20-2596 / 6370-02 - Water Bottling Regulation Options

Dear Mayor and Council,

I would like to express my concerns about your consideration to amend a bylaw in such a way that the amended bylaw leaves room to allow for bottling surface water by a water bottling business.

I am referring to a report (File Nos. 3900-20-2596 / 6370-02) that was presented at the June 4th meeting regarding Water Bottling Regulation Options.

I am asking you to reconsider and make a clear stand against the bottling of all water, ground and surface.

Kind regards,

Christine van der Maten Powell River

Page 63 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Ground- and surface-water bottling in Powell River: Ban it now! Date: June 11, 2020 3:02:56 PM

From: Julie Jenkins Sent: June 11, 2020 1:31 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: Fwd: Ground- and surface-water bottling in Powell River: Ban it now!

Dear Mayor and Council,

I moved to Powell River with my husband and two children in March of this year. We uprooted our young children from the city and purchased our first home in Cranberry. We have been enjoying settling into a new community that is welcoming, engaged, and forward-thinking. It's why we moved here.

Which is why I was so shocked yesterday to receive a text from a new friend here regarding ground- and surface water bottling regulations in the City of Powell River.

Suffice it to say there are many rumours circulating about the City's motivation to amend the bylaw on this matter. One such rumour, from a reliable source, suggests that there are private business interests in catching water from Toba Inlet and transporting to Powell River for local bottling and export.

Myself and my family completely oppose the privatization of water. Water is and should remain a 100% public good. We urge the mayor and all City of Powell River councillors to amend existing bylaws in order to prohibit the bottling and privatization of groundwater and surface water in the City of Powell River.

The science is clear: anticipated droughts and changes to weather patterns mean available ground and surface water will decrease in the future. We must preserve and protect public access to water for local citizens in anticipation of the impacts of climate change.

It also makes no economic sense to invest in water bottling at a time when bottled water sales are lower than ever. Why invest in another dying industry?

As our City anticipates budget shortfalls due to the economic impacts of Covid-19, I urge you to use this opportunity to align business investment with public values and future demands of environmental sustainability. Now is the time for a green recovery.

Finally, I must say I am disappointed by the lack of public information and consultation on this

Page 64 of 442 matter. The City has a duty to communicate controversial projects like this to taxpayers, stakeholders and the general public in order to ensure public opinion is informed in the very least by facts. I struggled for more than a day to write this letter out of a basic lack of information on the matter. This secrecy -- intentional or not -- is unacceptable. It corrodes public trust, democratic engagement, and the legitimacy of our local government.

Sincerely, Julie Jenkins

Powell River, BC

Page 65 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: I object to Water Bottling here Date: June 11, 2020 2:18:41 PM

From: Lynn McIntosh Sent: June 11, 2020 2:04 PM To: Dave Formosa Subject: I object to Water Bottling here

Dear Mr. Formosa, I object to water bottling here in Powell River,

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Page 66 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Letter re: Council Motion to pursue BOTTLING WATER of Surface water in POWELL RIVER Date: June 11, 2020 1:19:04 PM

From: Linda Rosen Sent: June 11, 2020 11:20 AM To: City of Powell River Cc: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: Letter re: Council Motion to pursue BOTTLING WATER of Surface water in POWELL RIVER

June 11, 2020

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in our region.

Our community has demonstrated that it values the environment and Council has shown it too supports that value in the Community Sustainability Plan.

In the Community Sustainability Plan, you have agreed to: • Recognize ecological limits. Begin with an understanding of the earth’s limited capacity to support us; design economic and social systems to provide feedback when limits become clear. • Learn continuously. The natural world is highly complex; to live within its limits and those of our own society, we will pay attention to how it works and learn to thrive in harmony with it • Manage uncertainty. Exercise caution: when in doubt about the impacts of a project or initiative, we will take action to safeguard the environment and society.

There is an excellent vision in the Sustainable Community plan and wonderful principles.

Do you reject them now or honour them? The bottled water industry is not sustainable. It wreaks havoc with the ecosystem, produces waste and obviously promotes the use of disposable bottles. There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

What happened to community consultation on issues!

Thank you.

Linda Rosen

Page 67 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: NO TO WATER BOTTLING Date: June 11, 2020 3:12:01 PM

From: Barbara Trottier Sent: June 11, 2020 2:46 PM To: Dave Formosa Subject: NO TO WATER BOTTLING

Page 68 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: NO TO WATER BOTTLING. Date: June 11, 2020 3:02:34 PM

From: sara mcclinchey Sent: June 11, 2020 2:25 PM To: Dave Formosa Subject: NO TO WATER BOTTLING.

From Kelly McClinchey

Page 69 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: NO TO WATER BOTTLING Date: June 11, 2020 3:13:26 PM

From: JP Doucet Sent: June 11, 2020 2:55 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; [email protected]; George Doubt ;

Subject: NO TO WATER BOTTLING

JP Doucet

I cannot express my extreme disappointment enough that our elected officials are seriously considering allowing fresh water export in our city. We are living in the anthropocene and we require leadership that takes these issues seriously. This community should be BANNING bottled water of all sorts, not encouraging that toxic industry to be coming here and profiting off of it.

Communities shouldn't have to beg their politicians to back away from potential projects like this. The fact that we even have to be educating our elected officials on the problematic nature of this situation is the reason why people are so fed up with the political establishment. If you are abusing your position of power and not listening to the community who voted for you and who pays your salaries, you are %100 part of the problem. Be more creative if you want to create job opportunities in this community, this new world rape and pillage planetary destruction thing doesn't seem to be going too well, use your imagination.

The students of Brooks Secondary school have made a film about this already. It is 9 years old. Listen to your children, they are the ones who are going to have to clean up this mess.

Page 70 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: No bottling of water please Date: June 11, 2020 3:03:15 PM

From: Sent: June 11, 2020 2:36 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Cc: Subject: No bottling of water please

Dear Mayor and Council;

I am writing to respectfully register my dismay and opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for local bottling of this region’s surface water. There are many, many reasons I object to this proposed industry being brought to Powell River, but time constraints prevent iterating these in detail. Suffice it to say, adding such an industry to a town that banned single use water bottles in 2017 seems absolutely ridiculous and wrong-headed. The bottled water industry does not pay for this precious resource, but bottles and sells it for huge profits—which definitely do not benefit the bottling communities. There must be many more creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that do not disrespect the environment, and allow us to act as good stewards of where we live, on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin Nation. Thank you.

Page 71 of 442 Respectfully,

Alane Wilson

Page 72 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: No to bottling our water Date: June 11, 2020 3:14:01 PM

From: Nicole Narbonne Sent: June 11, 2020 2:58 PM To: Cindy Elliott ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; ; Dave Formosa ; George Doubt ; Jim Palm ; Maggie Hathaway ; Rob Southcott Subject: No to bottling our water

I do not want us to sell off out water no matter where it comes from. Ground water, rain water, river water ... no water. Sincerely Nicole Narbonne --

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Page 73 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: No water bottling in Powell River! Date: June 11, 2020 3:59:56 PM

From: Vanessa Sparrow Sent: June 11, 2020 3:36 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ; Subject: No water bottling in Powell River!

I don't have time to write at length on why this is a RIDICULOUS idea, and I know others have done so. So I'll keep it to just: no, not before, not now, not ever. It makes no sense on any level. Seriously.

Regards,

Vanessa Sparrow

Page 74 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: No water bottling please Date: June 11, 2020 3:12:44 PM

From: Kelli Sent: June 11, 2020 2:48 PM To: Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ; Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: No water bottling please

Dear Mayor Formosa & Council members,

I would like to express my concerns about the impact of bottling water. I feel there is sufficient evidence to deter us from participating in practices that are certain to have a negative impact on the eco-system (e.g. above-ground water can not be viewed completely separately from below-ground water). We all know that bottled water is up there with plastic bags as something we must move away from.

Perhaps Powell River could instead explore ways to be a part of green technologies and efforts toward sustainability and reducing the impact of climate change.

Thank you, Kelli Henderson

Page 75 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 Date: June 11, 2020 1:20:03 PM

From: Ann Nelson Sent: June 11, 2020 11:54 AM To: Dave Formosa ; George Doubt ; Cindy Elliott ; Maggie Hathaway ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Jim Palm ; Rob Southcott Cc: Russell Brewer ; Thomas Knight Subject: Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006

Dear Mayor and Council… may I respectfully suggest and request that Council change the direction to staff to prohibit the bottling of any groundwater OR surface water in our municipality. Please take a more comprehensive and balanced approach to protecting one of our most valuable resources. It is almost inevitable, based on the history of mankind, that conflicts arise over the control and ownership of valuable resources, whether they be natural or human, and it has long been clear that Canada’s control and ownership of most of the globe’s potable fresh water may eventually place us in the middle of a similar conflict, particularly as the impact of climate change has accelerated. A bylaw which merely defines how and where the processing of this valuable natural resource takes place, with no consideration for the future of managing the resource itself so that it does not become a pawn in either a political or economic struggle, is only doing part of the job of serving the best interests of our community and our region. In my opinion, it is time and past time, for our City, Regional, and First Nations governments to take a stand with the Province about the future of our water resources, not just as a product to be managed for economic advantage, but to acknowledge the responsibilities of true stewardship of our legacy. If there are decisions to be made in the future about sharing our water with those who truly have no means of supplying themselves with this necessity of life, there needs to be a sustainable plan in place to guide those decisions. It’s not all about who gets to profit from the merchandising of our water as a commodity or where it’s bottled, but who really needs to share in our bounty if necessary. If we do not demand strong leadership now around the management of all our water, whether ground water or surface, the opportunity to create this sustainable plan will have been lost. This leadership can start with us: waiting for a higher level of government to recognize and act on a shared concern is too great a gamble with our future, in my opinion. Thank you for your consideration of my request: I sincerely hope that you will direct further staff investigation and reports on the larger picture rather than focusing on the smaller picture of where and which of our water resources can be commodified. Ann Nelson

Page 76 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Proposed motion to bottle surface water Date: June 11, 2020 1:18:51 PM

From: sandy dunlop Sent: June 11, 2020 10:57 AM To: Dave Formosa Subject: Proposed motion to bottle surface water

Dear Mayor Formosa,

I am writing to respectfully register my strong opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources. This idea of taking our water, bottling it in plastic, using resources to ship it, and then selling it for profit is not one of them.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Sandy Dunlop

Page 77 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Proposed water bottling plant in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 3:13:00 PM

-----Original Message----- From: Jan Lovewell Sent: June 11, 2020 2:50 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway Subject: Proposed water bottling plant in Powell River

Dear Mayor and Members of Council,

We are writing in opposition to the proposal to permit use of water within our district for resale as bottled water. We can’t live without clean, fresh water; this essential resource must remain under public guardianship and control for the well-being of residents and visitors, and the creatures and environment as a whole - not exploited for the financial benefit of private corporations.

We all know know the world-wide damage that over-use of plastics causes. We appreciate the support you have given to recycling. All our local efforts would pale in comparison with the harm caused by this outrageous proposal.

Yours sincerely,

Jan Lovewell Ron Robb

Page 78 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Water Bottling Date: June 11, 2020 1:18:36 PM

From: Deb Maitland Sent: June 11, 2020 11:16 AM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Cc: Subject: Water Bottling

Dear Mayor and Council:

I was shocked and disappointed to hear about your consideration of water bottling of our surface water! With all due respect, what are you thinking?!

My concerns are too long to list but let’s start here.

Eighty-three per cent of Canada’s bottled water exports come from British Columbia.

Droughts, flooding and increasing forest fires pose a risk to clean water in B.C. The climate change crisis will bring even worse conditions further threatening our precious water sources. Meanwhile, the bottled water industry continues to drain away this precious resource, bottling and selling it for huge profits. Think Nestle!

Not to mention the plastic bottles that clog our landfills and oceans with billions of tons of plastic waste.

We must protect and prioritize water resources for drinking, sanitation and local food production over industrial and commercial for-profit uses. This starts with putting an end to water bottling for sale or export.

At a time when our communities’ drinking water sources face threats from severe weather, fracking, mining, climate change and over-extraction, we should not and cannot let corporations drain our water for profit.

Respectfully yours,

Debra L. Maitland

Page 79 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Water Bottling Date: June 11, 2020 1:19:20 PM

From: Rita Boehler-Wiebe Sent: June 11, 2020 11:30 AM To: Deb Maitland Cc: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ; Subject: Re: Water Bottling

JOBS FOR EVERYONE.

Bottled water is a dinosaur. Opportunities to make money exist... but NOT that way or any way that takes us back to virus carrying pollutants and plastic mountains of trash.

Think of being the leader in Clean air, Clean water, green technology, green jobs, high end local food,etc... The people want it.

Powell River has the potential to make lots of money for being the go to West Coast "model" community. Make reusable water bottles. Put in Water bottle filling stations. One at city hall, one at the rec center, one at the mall in westview, one in the mall in Townsite and one at Seniors Center in Cranberry. Bike paths and trails. Use the College for Solar Power courses. (I went to one, people pay to stay places and learn) (also went to the Earth Ship , self contained house Center in New Mexico)

Jobs? No one wants a plastic assembly line job. What are you thinking? Creativity and forward thinking creates jobs.

The tourism dollars alone for visiting a "model" community are huge !

The world has changed and will continue to change. Be a leader. !

On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 11:16 AM Deb Maitland

Dear Mayor and Council:

Page 80 of 442

I was shocked and disappointed to hear about your consideration of water bottling of our surface water! With all due respect, what are you thinking?!

My concerns are too long to list but let’s start here.

Eighty-three per cent of Canada’s bottled water exports come from British Columbia.

Not to mention the plastic bottles that clog our landfills and oceans with billions of tons of plastic waste.

Respectfully yours,

Debra L. Maitland

Page 81 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: bottling drinking water in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 1:20:33 PM

From: Carrie McKellar Sent: June 11, 2020 12:17 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; [email protected]; George Doubt ;

Subject: Re: bottling drinking water in Powell River

Dear Mayor and council members,

I ask that the city:

- support the Strathcona Regional District resolution asking the provincial government to stop approving licences for the bottling and commercial sale or bulk export of groundwater.

- change our bylaws to prohibit the bottling of groundwater in their land-use bylaws.

-enact a bylaw that prohibits water bottling.

As Bruce Gibbons phrased it: “My original request was to prohibit bottling of groundwater, but my investigation over the past year has shown the increased impact on all our water by climate change and other risk factors. Both groundwater and surface water are at risk due to climate change, growing demand and other factors.

I encourage you to take action on my request to prohibit the bottling of water in your land-use bylaws or by means of a water bottling policy...

Water is becoming far too critical to allow it to be bottled and sold for profit by a few corporations or individuals while putting the water security of the people of your city/district at risk.”

Leaders today need to make decisions for the future and a sustainable future depends on a healthy water source and ecosystem.

Page 82 of 442 Thank you for supporting the health of Powell River, now and for future generations. sincerely,

Carrie McKellar

Page 83 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: jobs and bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 3:11:42 PM

From: Rita Boehler-Wiebe Sent: June 11, 2020 2:44 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ; Subject: jobs and bottled water

PEOPLE do not want polluting jobs.

We are being encouraged to change our world.

So change it.

Stop making things from plastic.

Stop filling the ocean with barges and the air with pollutants.

STOP THE MADNESS.

Yes...we need to create jobs.

Become the specialty food producer. Become the destination place to learn how to build green, about solar power, about silviculture. Become the artisan tongue and groove and mortice and tenon and wood peg construction educator and marketer. Become the tourist capital of the west coast, with bicycle trails, electric cars and refillable water bottle depots. Become the health resort capital with fresh air and clean water.

How to build a community and jobs and a sustainable economy is not rocket science. But it does demand some courage.

SAY NO TO REPEATING MISTAKES. SAY NO TO POLLUTING THE PLANET.

VOTE NO TO BOTTLED WATER IN POWELL RIVER

Page 84 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: our resource Date: June 11, 2020 1:21:02 PM

From: Dawn Dawn Sent: June 11, 2020 12:22 PM To: Dave Formosa Subject: Re: our resource

To: Powell River Mayor and council

Dear mayor,

I am extremely concerned about your consideration of bottling surface water.

Please recognize that any legal front or backdoor bylaw that might allow for bottling and selling water is Extremely dangerous!

We don't need to look far to find a prime example of a corporate heist of epic proportions in the name of 'progress' or 'development' of our 'resources' in BC.

In Chilliwack, Nèstle is robbing the public blind!

They pay $2.25 dollars for every MILLION litres of water that they take! (Worth 2 million on the bottled water market) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nestl%C3%A9-b-c-water-deal-too-cheap-says- ndp-1.2964709

According to the Council of Canadians, Nèstle takes 265 Million litres each year! https://canadians.org/analysis/chilliwack-chapter-wants-nestle-stop-profiting-water

This is a VERY slippery slope...

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) considers water that is not 'free-flowing' to be a resource, open to foreign control, dissolving our democratic control over our resources.

In her book Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism, Joyce Nelson devotes a chapter to the looming issue of bulk water exports. https://watershedsentinel.ca/articles/site-c-nawapa/

Page 85 of 442

With the climate crisis unfolding, it would be unwise to allow any private interests take hold over our source of life!

Consider that is factory will only marginally provide employment, the only ones profiting will be a select few . This industry is not sustainable and not environmentally smart.

This is a bad idea. These companies are known for destroying watersheds and paying pennies for millions of litres of water. Think of how it is here when there is a summer drought and then add even less water and the potential for a wildfire. Nope do not sell my water ! For who’s profit ??? Now we read conflicting information from our mayor as to what he’s trying to provide to the city. Again anything done behind doors and not transparently is already going down the wrong road. Should not this council not know that from recent failures.

There are many opportunities to use the wild resources and environment in this area that do not require stripping away the life blood of the entire system.

This water may come from a glacier but it travels to the inlet and ocean where it becomes everyone’s resource, being hijacked to be sold to the entitled is a theft.

Sincerely Dawn Tansky, A very concerned and disappointed Powell River citizen.

Page 86 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Amendment of bylaws concerns Date: June 11, 2020 1:10:02 PM

Maybe more legible than the photo sent in earlier.

CaroleAnn

From: Luke Desilets Sent: June 11, 2020 1:07 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: Amendment of bylaws concerns

I am writing to you to express my deepest concerns regarding propositions from, by or on behalf of companies for the purposes of gathering and redistribution of freshwater from the Powell River regional district. I wish it to be known that I am in opposition to these proposals and concepts. The exploitation and exportation of natural resources from our area is unacceptable and for far too long, corporations have been permitted to harvest and export our raw natural resources only to leave our community picking up the pieces long after the executives have collected their severance packages.

Respectfully yours, Francis Luke Desilets

Powell River BC

Page 87 of 442 From: Rob Southcott To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Bottle water? Hiding behind closed doors while negotiating a perilous business ? Date: June 11, 2020 2:28:40 PM

Rob Southcott

From: Gabriel Ruata Sent: June 11, 2020 2:27 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ;

Subject: Bottle water? Hiding behind closed doors while negotiating a perilous business ?

Whats going to be next? 5g antenas without consulting the citizens of PR? Have you guys even consulted with the Sliammon government ? Perhaps is not their jurisdiction, but they used to own this land, the water and the land is sacred.. water isn’t for sale... Please stop this nonsense WE ARE WATCHING

Page 88 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Bottling surface water Date: June 11, 2020 2:01:38 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Iwan van Veen Sent: June 11, 2020 1:55 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: Bottling surface water

Dear Mayor and Council,

I would like to express my concerns about your consideration to amend a bylaw in such a way that the amended bylaw leaves room to allow for bottling surface water by a water bottling business.

I am referring to a report (File Nos. 3900-20-2596 / 6370-02) that was presented at the June 4th meeting regarding Water Bottling Regulation Options.

I am asking you to reconsider and make a clear stand against the bottling of all water, ground and surface.

Respectfully,

Page 89 of 442 Iwan van Veen Powell River

Page 90 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Bottling surface water Date: June 11, 2020 4:39:17 PM

CaroleAnn

Dear Mayor and Council,

I would like to express my concerns about your consideration to amend a bylaw in such a way that the amended bylaw leaves room to allow for bottling surface water by a water bottling business.

I am referring to a report (File Nos. 3900-20-2596 / 6370-02) that was presented at the June 4th meeting regarding Water Bottling Regulation Options.

I am asking you to reconsider and make a clear stand against the bottling of all water, ground and surface.

Respectfully,

John Hermsen

Page 91 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Commercializing city and regional water sales Date: June 11, 2020 4:40:22 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Paul McIsaac Sent: June 11, 2020 3:51 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: Commercializing city and regional water sales

We are opposed to the sale of water from both the city and region of Powell River (quathet).

Paul McIsaac Deborah McIsaac

Page 92 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: File Nos. 3900-20-2596 / 6370-02 - Water Bottling Regulation Options Date: June 11, 2020 4:41:34 PM

CaroleAnn

Dear Mayor and Council,

I would like to express my concerns about your consideration to amend a bylaw in such a way that the amended bylaw leaves room to allow for bottling surface water by a water bottling business.

I am referring to a report (File Nos. 3900-20-2596 / 6370-02) that was presented at the June 4th meeting regarding Water Bottling Regulation Options.

I am asking you to reconsider and make a clear stand against the bottling of all water, ground and surface.

Kind regards,

Page 93 of 442 Christine van der Maten Powell River

Page 94 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Ground- and surface-water bottling in Powell River: Ban it now! Date: June 11, 2020 4:33:43 PM

CaroleAnn

Dear Mayor and Council,

Which is why I was so shocked yesterday to receive a text from a new friend here regarding ground- and surface water bottling regulations in the City of Powell River.

It also makes no economic sense to invest in water bottling at a time when bottled water sales are lower than ever. Why invest in another dying industry?

Finally, I must say I am disappointed by the lack of public information and consultation on

Page 95 of 442 this matter. The City has a duty to communicate controversial projects like this to taxpayers, stakeholders and the general public in order to ensure public opinion is informed in the very least by facts. I struggled for more than a day to write this letter out of a basic lack of information on the matter. This secrecy -- intentional or not -- is unacceptable. It corrodes public trust, democratic engagement, and the legitimacy of our local government.

Sincerely, Julie Jenkins

Powell River, BC

Page 96 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Hands off Our Water Date: June 11, 2020 1:10:36 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Jennifer Didcott Sent: June 11, 2020 12:56 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Cc: Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: Hands off Our Water

Good afternoon,

I have huge concerns about the implications going forward with considering bottling surface water in our community. Even more so when bringing outside corporations into the picture.

I seriously doubt that big business is going to give us a good deal for our resources. Please reconsider.

Open this issue up for a Town Hall discussion! This is an issue that should be transparent and discussed thoroughly in our community.We care!

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Didcott

Page 97 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: NO TO WATER BOTTLING Date: June 11, 2020 4:35:23 PM

CaroleAnn

From: JP Doucet Sent: June 11, 2020 2:54 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; [email protected] ; George Doubt ; Subject: NO TO WATER BOTTLING

JP Doucet

The students of Brooks Secondary school have made a film about this already. It is 9 years old. Listen to your children, they are the ones who are going to have to clean up this mess.

Page 98 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: NO TO WATER BOTTLING. Date: June 11, 2020 2:30:30 PM

CaroleAnn

From: sara mcclinchey Sent: June 11, 2020 2:27 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: NO TO WATER BOTTLING. from Kelly McClinchey

Page 99 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: NO TO WATER BOTTLING Date: June 11, 2020 5:19:09 PM

CaroleAnn

From: E. van Loon Sent: June 11, 2020 5:04 PM To: Dave Formosa Cc: CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; [email protected] ; George Doubt ;

Subject: NO TO WATER BOTTLING

I've already written a letter. This missive's purpose is to let you all know that I object to the bottling of water for sale.

People sometimes need bottled water of various kinds for limited purposes, granted. However, they should be able to access it as a public resource.

Eva van Loon

Page 100 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: No Water Bottling, Please--Of any kind. Date: June 11, 2020 4:34:00 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Monique Wells Sent: June 11, 2020 2:34 PM To: [email protected] ,, [email protected] ,, [email protected] ,, [email protected] ,, [email protected] ,, [email protected] ,, [email protected] ,, Cc: CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: No Water Bottling, Please--Of any kind.

We don't need to support this industry that's charging for what should be free (like air) and producing so much unnecessary plastic. This water is being marketed as elite water and sold for a ridiculous amount of money, and there are so many ethical problems with this.

I know that Ice Age Glacial Water will try to use another location if not allowed to make a facility in Powell River, but do we want it on our conscience that the planet, and Toba Inlet, is being sold out for profit for a few people as fashionable water?

I don't.

Think about if this story were being told as a folk tale. Who would be good, and who would be the bad characters? What would they do?

There are many other ways we can get a couple of jobs for folks here.

Thanks for your time.

Sincerely,

Monique Wells Powell River Resident

Page 101 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: No bottling of water please Date: June 11, 2020 4:34:18 PM

CaroleAnn

From: [email protected] Sent: June 11, 2020 2:36 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt

Subject: No bottling of water please

Dear Mayor and Council;

Page 102 of 442 Respectfully,

Alane Wilson

Page 103 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: No to bottling our water Date: June 11, 2020 4:36:12 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Nicole Narbonne Sent: June 11, 2020 2:57 PM To: Cindy Elliott ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Dave Formosa ; George Doubt ; Jim Palm ; Maggie Hathaway ; Rob Southcott Subject: No to bottling our water

I do not want us to sell off out water no matter where it comes from. Ground water, rain water, river water ... no water. Sincerely Nicole Narbonne --

Nicole Narbonne Marketing Coordinator

Page 104 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: No water bottling in Powell River! Date: June 11, 2020 4:38:48 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Vanessa Sparrow Sent: June 11, 2020 3:35 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ; Subject: No water bottling in Powell River!

Regards,

Vanessa Sparrow

Page 105 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: No water bottling please Date: June 11, 2020 4:34:54 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Kelli Sent: June 11, 2020 2:48 PM To: Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ; [email protected] ; Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: No water bottling please

Dear Mayor Formosa & Council members,

Perhaps Powell River could instead explore ways to be a part of green technologies and efforts toward sustainability and reducing the impact of climate change.

Thank you, Kelli Henderson

Page 106 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Please vote NO on the water bottling by-law Date: June 11, 2020 4:35:54 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Charlie Sent: June 11, 2020 2:57 PM To: Dave Formosa ; George Doubt ; Cindy Elliott ; Jim Palm ; Maggie Hathaway ; Rob Southcott ; CaroleAnn Leishman Cc: J Subject: Please vote NO on the water bottling by-law

Dear Mayor and Council,

This bylaw would enable the commodification of water, and invite multinationals who show very little respect for the environment and the communities where they operate to come in.

I share with you this article that provides some examples of the issues we would be opening our region up to. Let this be a cautionary tale, from which Powell River can learn from.

We the undersigned strongly oppose this bylaw and hope you redraft it to outlaw ALL commercial water bottling operations in Powell River and the region.

Water is a human right and should not be commodified in this way. There are far better ways to bring sustainable jobs to the region.

Sincerely,

Charles Latimer Jesse Firempong

Page 107 of 442 Louise Brunet

Page 108 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Proposed water bottling plant in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 4:35:05 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Jan Lovewell Sent: June 11, 2020 2:50 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway Subject: Proposed water bottling plant in Powell River

Dear Mayor and Members of Council,

Yours sincerely,

Jan Lovewell Ron Robb

Page 109 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Re. bottled water extraction in our region Date: June 11, 2020 2:06:45 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Janine MacLeod Sent: June 11, 2020 2:06 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ;

Subject: Re. bottled water extraction in our region

Dear Powell River City Council,

It has come to my attention that the council is considering a bylaw amendment to allow surface water extraction by bottled water companies in the Toba Inlet area. I am writing to you to express my vehement opposition to this proposal.

The mingling of nutrient-rich fresh water with seawater at river outlets makes estuaries some of the most vibrant ecosystems on earth, surpassing forests or agricultural lands for their sheer density of living organisms. The same phenomenon operates at a smaller scale at the mouths of creeks. These are sites where land-based nutrients feed marine ecosystems. Water is life; by siphoning freshwater from the creeks in Toba Inlet, we would quite literally be draining the vitality from that place.

Already, freshwater inflows to the Salish Sea are in decline due to the retreat of glaciers and the increasing severity of summer droughts. The extraction of surface waters by bottling companies would significantly amplify the strain on marine ecosystems in our region at a time when we should be doing everything in our power to help them maintain their vitality and resilience.

To draw on an image that is on all of our minds right now, we could say that there is already a knee on the neck of the Salish Sea. By approving bottled water extraction in our region, the Powell River City Council would be adding its weight to that process of suffocation.

Page 110 of 442 Acetaldehyde, a suspected carcinogen used in plastic bottle production, has been detected in rain, clouds, mist, fog, and in municipal drinking water supplies around the world. Ethylbenzene, another toxic compound used to create PET bottles, contaminates tap water and air in the vicinity of the factories where it is used and produced. Animal studies have associated exposure to this chemical with a higher incidence of birth defects, as well as effects on the nervous system, liver, kidneys and eyes. The polymerization of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol necessary for the production of plastic bottles produces a potent neurotoxicant, while sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from plastics production acidify the rain. Denser plastics such as the PET favoured by bottled water manufacturers sink in sea water, accumulating in bottom sediments. Drifting over the ocean floor, the remnants of water bottles prevent the exchange of gases from overlying waters into sediments, suffocating benthic invertebrates. This is a very partial account of the suffering and premature death that this industry engenders through its proliferation of plastics.

I know that I feel incredibly blessed to live in this beautiful place. I know that many people who live here feel the same. What I would really like to ask you to think about today is the question of who we become as a community if our relationship to this place includes siphoning away and selling its vitality for profit. That is not the kind of relationship that I want to have with the lands and waters here. On the contrary, I want to express my love for this place by protecting and restoring and cultivating its liveliness.

Finally, water is life. To consent to the idea that drinking water should be bought and sold like any other commodity is to tacitly accept that life itself should be a commodity to be bought and sold. This is a notion that I oppose with all of my heart.

Please amend the bylaws of our region to prohibit bottled water extraction from both surface waters and groundwaters.

Yours sincerely,

Janine MacLeod PhD Candidate, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University Tla’amin Territory, Powell River, BC

Page 111 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Water Bottling Date: June 11, 2020 2:06:26 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Lynn McIntosh Sent: June 11, 2020 2:05 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: Water Bottling

Dear C. Leishman, I object to Water Bottling here in Powell River, Thank you, Lynn McIntosh

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Page 112 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Water bottling Date: June 11, 2020 4:38:32 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Susan Sent: June 11, 2020 3:09 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: Water bottling

Dear Ms Leishman,

The article in the Peak website posted today, June 11th, regarding council planning to pass a bylaw banning the bottling of groundwater is causing us some concern. Does this imply surface water bottling rights will be available? Does this include the current sources of municipal water? Is tacit approval by omission the outcome?

Like it or not, with global warming and an increase in desertification, water in North America is fast becoming a vital and increasingly monetised commodity. Long term, Powell River's water resources have potential for expansion of the town as people and businesses relocate based on water security. Leaving surface water bottling out of bylaw control for short term gain is unwise and irresponsible.

Bottling of surface water from another location should not be approved lightly. A separate bylaw needs to be created to address the many issues arising from such practice.

We think the current option approved by council contains serious omissions and safeguards and strongly oppose it moving forward.

Sue and Rob Clark

“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”― Marcus Tullius Cicero

Page 113 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: bottling drinking water in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 12:23:17 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Carrie McKellar Sent: June 11, 2020 12:16 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; [email protected] ; George Doubt ; Subject: Re: bottling drinking water in Powell River

Dear Mayor and council members,

I ask that the city:

- support the Strathcona Regional District resolution asking the provincial government to stop approving licences for the bottling and commercial sale or bulk export of groundwater.

- change our bylaws to prohibit the bottling of groundwater in their land-use bylaws.

-enact a bylaw that prohibits water bottling.

As Bruce Gibbons phrased it:

“My original request was to prohibit bottling of groundwater, but my investigation over the past year has shown the increased impact on all our water by climate change and other risk factors. Both groundwater and surface water are at risk due to climate change, growing demand and other factors.

I encourage you to take action on my request to prohibit the bottling of water in your land-use bylaws or by means of a water bottling policy...

Water is becoming far too critical to allow it to be bottled and sold for profit by a few corporations or individuals while putting the water security of the people of your city/district at risk.”

Page 114 of 442 Leaders today need to make decisions for the future and a sustainable future depends on a healthy water source and ecosystem.

Thank you for supporting the health of Powell River, now and for future generations. sincerely,

Carrie McKellar

Page 115 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: jobs and bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 4:34:39 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Rita Boehler-Wiebe Sent: June 11, 2020 2:43 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ; Subject: jobs and bottled water

PEOPLE do not want polluting jobs.

We are being encouraged to change our world.

So change it.

Stop making things from plastic.

Stop filling the ocean with barges and the air with pollutants.

STOP THE MADNESS.

Yes...we need to create jobs.

How to build a community and jobs and a sustainable economy is not rocket science. But it does demand some courage.

SAY NO TO REPEATING MISTAKES. SAY NO TO POLLUTING THE PLANET.

VOTE NO TO BOTTLED WATER IN POWELL RIVER

Page 116 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fwd: Bottling Water in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 10:52:12 PM

CaroleAnn

Begin forwarded message:

From: Kate Dryden Dunn Date: June 11, 2020 at 7:53:30 PM PDT To: Dave Formosa , CaroleAnn Leishman , Rob Southcott , Jim Palm , Cindy Elliott , Maggie Hathaway , George Doubt Subject: Re: Bottling Water in Powell River

Mayor and Council,

I'm writing to you to express my opposition to the proposed bylaw amendment that permits non-municipal water bottling in Powell River.

I believe that the bottling of water for commercial purposes is in direct opposition to The Human Right to Water and Sanitation as laid out by the United Nations, and that it is an enterprise that goes against the values and principles of the citizens of Powell River.

I would also like to express my disappointment in the comments made by Councilor Palm at the City Council Meeting of June 11th, 2020 with regards to the large amount of feedback and public participation that has been seen regarding this decision. Given the realities of social distancing during a pandemic and the prohibitive size of the city council chambers it seems especially disingenuous to berate the public for using the internet as a tool to discuss important matters. Citizens of Powell River had strong opinions about this decision and it is disheartening to be told that those opinions will not be taken seriously by a city councilor solely because they were discussed on social media.

I believe that now, more than ever, it is crucial for city council to take every step possible to be proactive and transparent in their communication with the public and statements that discourage and belittle civic participation have no place in our public discourse.

Thank you, Kate Dryden Dunn .

Page 117 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fwd: COUNCIL DECISION Date: June 11, 2020 6:28:06 PM

CaroleAnn

Begin forwarded message:

From: N A Date: June 11, 2020 at 6:22:15 PM PDT To: Dave Formosa , CaroleAnn Leishman , Rob Southcott , Maggie Hathaway , Jim Palm , Cindy Elliott Subject: COUNCIL DECISION

Dear mayor and council.

You have errored in your decision in regards to the bottling of water. More disturbing than your decision is the manner in which it was made. The timing is disgusting and underhanded and is being seen by the citizens of this town for what is. Shameless profit for environmental destruction. For those of you leaving office, we will remember your decisions on this issue after you are gone, and for those looking to succeed in coming years, know that right now, intestinal fortitude counts for something and just because you did something doesnt mean you cant fix it. Fix what has been done, and then maybe then you can regain some of the respect that you have lost in these past years. This will not stand. Fix this now.

Dear mayor and council I am extremely concerned about your consideration of bottling surface water! https://www.prpeak.com/…/city-of-powell-river-looks-at-bott… Please recognize that any legal front or backdoor bylaw that might allow for bottling and selling water is Extremely dangerous! We don't need to look far to find a prime example of a corporate heist of epic proportions in the name of 'progress' or 'development' of our 'resources' in BC. In Chilliwack, Nèstle is robbing the public blind! They pay $2.25 dollars for every MILLION litres of water that they take! (Worth 2 million on the bottled water market) https://www.cbc.ca/…/nestl%C3%A9-b-c-water-deal-too-cheap-s…

Page 118 of 442 According to the Council of Canadians, Nèstle takes 265 Million litres each year! https://canadians.org/…/chilliwack-chapter-wants-nestle-sto… This is a VERY slippery slope... NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) considers water that is not 'free- flowing' to be a resource, open to foreign control, dissolving our democratic control over our resources. In her book Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism, Joyce Nelson devotes a chapter to the looming issue of bulk water exports. https://watershedsentinel.ca/articles/site-c-nawapa/ With the climate crisis unfolding, it would be unwise to allow any private interests take hold over our source of life! With gratitude and respect, Jeremy Williams qathet / Powell River, BC

Page 119 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River; CaroleAnn Leishman; Rob Southcott; Subject: Fwd: re. bottled water project Date: June 11, 2020 3:43:53 PM

please see above written by Graham and yes it is true

Our children are counting on us to act on climate change

------Forwarded message ------From: Graham Cocksedge Date: Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 10:38 AM Subject: re. bottled water project To: Cynthia Barnes , Dave Formosa , CaroleAnn Leishman >, Russell Brewer , Rob Southcott

When I heard that there was a water bottling initiative as a way to boost economy here in Powell River, I laughed, there goes the rumour mill again.

Not since Powell River planned to incinerate our garbage have I heard such a ludicrous notion in the face of the climate crisis. Yes, crisis.

Is this true? Is the city or it’s members looking to bottle water?

We tell ourselves and our kids one thing and do another. What kind of mentors to our kids and stewards of our community are we?

This seems to be an act out of desperation and/or greed and makes us look ignorant (or apathetic) and uncreative. I don’t want to be a part of an ignorant, uncreative community.

“We can not solve our problems with the same thinking that created them”. Einstein (a relatively smart guy)

Page 120 of 442

Graham Cocksedge

Page 121 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Ground- and surface-water bottling in Powell River: Ban it now! Date: June 11, 2020 2:34:42 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

Which is why I was so shocked yesterday to receive a text from a new friend here regarding ground- and surface water bottling regulations in the City of Powell River.

It also makes no economic sense to invest in water bottling at a time when bottled water sales are lower than ever. Why invest in another dying industry?

Finally, I must say I am disappointed by the lack of public information and consultation on this matter. The City has a duty to communicate controversial projects like this to stakeholders and the general public in order to ensure public opinion is informed in the very least by facts. I struggled for more than a day to write this letter out of a basic lack of information on the matter. This secrecy -- intentional or not -- is unacceptable. It corrodes public trust, democratic engagement, and the legitimacy of our local governance structures.

Sincerely, Julie Jenkins

Powell River, BC

Page 122 of 442 From: To: Dave Formosa; CaroleAnn Leishman; Rob Southcott; Maggie Hathaway; Jim Palm; Cindy Elliott; George Doubt; City of Powell River Subject: Let"s become known for REUSE rather than SINGLE USE WATER BOTTLING Date: June 11, 2020 1:24:44 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

Let's become known for REUSE rather than SINGLE USE WATER BOTTLING.

Last week PR City Council voted 6 to 1 to have staff draft a bylaw prohibiting the bottling of groundwater but ALLOWING SURFACE WATER TO BE BOTTLED.

The Mayor shared that he has been in communication with a water bottling export company to relocate their operations in PR to barge the water they collect from a waterfall in TOBA Inlet to PR to bottle because of jobs. NO WAY!

With all due respect I am writing to share my deepest concern and strong opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

As a small business focused on landfill diversion this goes against all our values and the work we are doing in education and advocacy. We moved to Powell River because it's very progressive with zero waste initiatives and very proud that we live in a place that values this.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources - through Resource Recovery Centre for one. We have spoken on how impactful this would be for the community.

Encouraging the creation of a bottled water business based in our region

Page 123 of 442 would be a VERY disappointing step in a wasteful direction by our leaders.

We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority!

Thank you,

Cinci

------Cinci Csere

Page 124 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Letter of Concern re: surface water bottling Date: June 11, 2020 2:12:33 PM Attachments: Letter to Council.docx

Please forward to City Council for their meeting this evening.

Page 125 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 1:06:31 PM

Hi...Black Point road resident here. Totally opposed to the bottling and selling of ground and surface water. Please protect our precious resource and keep them public. Thanks. Bryn Politylo.

Page 126 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 9:03:33 PM

Don't sell our precious resources...water...the source of all life. Audrey Morrison

Page 127 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: NO WATER BOTTLING IN PR! Date: June 11, 2020 2:25:59 PM

Mayor and Council City Hall 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, BC V8A 1V4

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am opposed to the recently passed motion to draft a bylaw that - while prohibiting groundwater bottling - would allow surface water bottling in the qathet region. Surface water – what is the definition of surface water? Does that include waterfalls, rivers, creeks, glaciers? Harvesting water from those sources will have the effect of changing the salinity and acidity of the ocean waters, and the composition of lake waters, that those water sources empty into. Certainly removing surface water would affect/deplete the amount of groundwater. And just how is it possible that a water bottling business could “demonstrate that the source water is not groundwater"?

Please do not let a private corporation get its hands/hooks into our water, whether groundwater or surface water! Thank-you.

Sincerely,

Susan Dixon

Page 128 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: NO to water bottling plant in PR Date: June 11, 2020 2:34:37 PM

To Mayor and council.

Please add my name to the list of people who oppose the water bottling plant in Powell River.

Regards

Jennifer Blampin

Page 129 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: No to Water Bottling Date: June 11, 2020 2:14:38 PM

Dear Mayor & Council - I add my voice to the many concerned residents that our community should not consider allowing the bottling of any water (groundwater or surface). Please hear our cries and research more sustainable, economic opportunities than this one.

Respectfully, Coco Hess

Page 130 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposition to Bottling of Surface Water Date: June 11, 2020 1:16:41 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region. There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources. Thank you.

Sincerely, Trevor Edwards Powell River, BC

Page 131 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposition to water bottling regulations Date: June 11, 2020 2:27:14 PM

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

Please review your motion, and stop this immediately. I am certain that our sustainability plans say NO to a project like this.

Staff have even explained to you in the report that there is no way to "prove" that it is surface water and not ground water.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you. Sincerely,

Michelle Zutz Resident of Powell River

Page 132 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Please read Date: June 11, 2020 12:50:26 PM

We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority.

Sincerely,

Victoria Jensen

Page 133 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Preventing private access to public water resources Date: June 11, 2020 8:56:34 PM

Dear Mayor and Council Members,

I am writing to express my opposition to the possibility of allowing a private water bottling company to access our public water resource in the Toba inlet. I am in favour of passing a bylaw to prevent private companies from doing this, as has recently occurred in Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland. I think it is important to ensure clear guidelines about how decisions are made about access to and use of public resources.

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Eve Stocker

Page 134 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: Subject: Public water access to private Date: June 11, 2020 12:05:39 PM

To whom it may concern,

We are writing this e-mail to express we are opposed to the proposed private access to our communities ground and surface water resources. We are also concerned as it seems there has been very little consultation with the citizens of this community having just heard about this minutes before this e-mail is due!

At the very least, please consult with the community and prove that all the necessary environmental consultations have been done and have not shown to have any adverse environmental or social impacts on our community.

Kind regards, Racquel Wingerter

Racquel Wingerter – Public Health Nurse

I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional and unceded land of the Tla’amin Nation, in gratitude.

Page 135 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: Subject: RE: Bottling Water Plant & Bylaw Changes Date: June 11, 2020 4:14:01 PM

Good Afternoon Mayor Formosa & Elected City Council Members,

I am writing to you today to express my outright displeasure and frustration at the current conversations within the council surrounding the amendments to bylaws in order to pave the way for a new bottling water facility to operate in the Qathet Regional District. Qathet meaning to work together gives me hope that there will be adequate public consultation and accommodation with community members including the Klahoose Nation whose traditional territory Toba Inlet is situated in. In recent years I have been mostly in admiration of the progressive strides that the council and QRD has made in regards to obtaining sustainability related goals, while supporting the slow growth and development of our community. This is why I am outraged and in complete opposition to a bottling water facility in our lovely town. Saying yes to an industry that violates the charter of human rights by turning a basic human right into a commodity. For the last decade QRD buildings as well as schools in SD47 have banned bottled water from the facilities and spent money upgrading to more sustainable refill stations, as a community and that seems to value sustainability goals in practice and function I ask you to question what message allowing a bottling facility into our community says about your commitment to sustainability, health, education, leadership, and long term fiscal planning. At a time when many are advocating for changes and support in favor of social equity, health, and environmental causes I feel that this proposal undermines the work we must embrace as a society in order to move forward as a united whole. I would ask that you reflect critically on where you want your leadership to take us, and question what impacts the decisions you make now will have on not only the present, but on the future generations. As a high school student I created this film on the complexities surrounding bottled water and feel it's relevancy is ever more important now than a decade ago when I created it. You can find it here: https://vimeo.com/22769813.

With many thanks and appreciation, Alyssa Stapleton

I am happy to discuss any parts of this email with you further via phone or Zoom.

-- Alyssa Stapleton Level 3 Sea Kayak Guide & Outdoor Educator

Page 136 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Re: No Water Sales Please — now or ever Date: June 11, 2020 9:27:41 PM

Oh and I don’t care that it’s not ground water and will be regulated. Still opposed. Thx

On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 9:24 PM Caitlin Bryant > wrote: I’d like to lend my voice to the conversation. I am completely opposed to the prospect of allowing the bottle and sale of our water. Look around at our economy, our environment, our current iteration of society And the global pandemic that’s turning our systems upside down for the foreseeable future—now is not the time (nor would this be wise ANYWAYS) to be selling off natural resources to private companies for private profit... It sets a very scary precedent. Please do not pass this request.

Thank you,

Caitlin Bryant

Page 137 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Re: no bottled water!!!! Date: June 11, 2020 1:07:26 PM

To Powell River Council

I am extremely disappointed about this direction that the council thinks this is a good idea!!! For all of the two jobs it might create it will destroy our water and our beautiful town and back country. This will put our water at risk!!!! No one wants bottled water anymore!!! We have already spent a ton of our tax dollars on making our community green, environmental and sustainable. This choice to allow an outside company to bottle water is wrong, not green, not environmental, not sustainable and just plain stupid. Wtf! I do not want to have my tax dollars that pay for my water and beautiful back country “sold” as bottled water to someone else. If that’s what you think is a good idea then stop taxing me!

Jodi Mckamey

Page 138 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Regarding the motion on bottling water in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 2:12:06 PM

Dear Mayor and Council, I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region. There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources. Thank you. Sincerely, James and Andrew O'Sullivan

Page 139 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Surface water Date: June 11, 2020 6:46:31 PM

To Powell River Council,

With this letter, I want you to know that I strongly oppose, companies coming to our region to bottle up our surface fresh water. This is a practice that puts in jeopardy not only our region, but the entire world. It disturbs our ecosystems, and it contributes unnecessarily to the plastic it is put into the planet and back into all those ecosystems.

Yours sincerely, Olga de la Rosa Bravo

Page 140 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: The fate of our surface water! Date: June 11, 2020 2:34:38 PM

City of Powell River Council:

I’m writing to respectfully let you know that I am definitely not in favour of allowing the surface water in our area to be bottled and sold by corporations with the intent of profit. Plastic water bottles are the bane of human existence and there is no way we should be tacitly condoning this practice, never mind allowing them to take our water which will disrupt the entire ecosystem.

I implore you at least to put this decision to referendum but would prefer that you just say NO to this project!

Sincerely, Marlaine Taylor

Page 141 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Urgent Date: June 11, 2020 1:10:13 PM

We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority.

Sincerely,

Darren Jensen

Page 142 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Bottling Date: June 11, 2020 2:34:40 PM

I, Leanne Huntley, request a "Bottling prohibition of non-City water: That staff be directed to prepare an amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 that in all zones prohibits the bottling of water and other beverages where the source of the water is other than the municipal water supply supplied directly to the property on which the bottling is taking place;"

Best regards Leanne Huntley

Page 143 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Rights Date: June 11, 2020 5:24:57 PM

To Whom it May Concern,

I am emailing to demand that the water rights of Powell River be protected from all water bottling corporations and companies. No company should be given permission to collect and bottle water--including all waterfalls, creeks, glacier water and any other surface water and/or ground water--from our city. Disguising this initiative as an economic driver is a disgraceful attempt at an excuse. It is short sighted and neglectful. Water is sacred and a human right that must be protected at all costs.

The people of Powell River will not and cannot stand for the degradation of our local environment. We will not tolerate corporations being granted permission by our Mayor and Council to bottle up the natural resources of Powell River for their own profit and gain.

We demand that you reconsider your position on this bylaw amendment.

Thank you,

Naomi

Page 144 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling bylaw Date: June 11, 2020 12:52:28 PM

NO to bottling of ground or surface water; use municipal water. Helene Nissle

Page 145 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling plant Date: June 11, 2020 2:06:31 PM

Please please please re evaluate!

Page 146 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water concerns Date: June 11, 2020 4:03:35 PM

I'm concerned about decisions for control of our water. Please include me in the correspondence.

Thank you Vanessa Adams-Valderrabano

Page 147 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water rights Date: June 11, 2020 8:34:51 PM

I am completely opposed to giving foreign interests the rights to our water.

Page 148 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Date: June 11, 2020 12:41:13 PM

Dear Mayor and Council, Our water is not for sale, it is to be protected at all costs. There has to be a wiser solution for generating industrial revenue that is actually creative and environmentally sound. Thank you, Les Schramm

Page 149 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 5:30:45 PM

Dear Powell River council, It has come to my attention that the council is considering a bylaw that would make it possible to extract surface water in the Toba Inlet area. I am writing to express that I am very against this proposal. I do not believe that we should be selling off our water and especially not creating more plastic pollution in making this bottled water. Though the company appears to be of a more environmental mindset, I think that this sets a bad precedent to exploiting and selling off one of the necessities for all of life and creating more plastic pollution. Thank you for listening, Alisha Van Belle

* there are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground *

Page 150 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottling water in powell river and area... Date: June 11, 2020 9:55:02 PM

As a Powell River resident I do not consent to our mayor and council to allow licensing to any water bottling companies - or any for-profit, non-local company - to access our local water sources - ground or surface! Please take note of the public opposition to this issue! We are at a crucial time where we need to protect our natural resources, and our health, and not treat them as commodities.

Lisa Marie Whitaker Westview resident. -- Lisa Marie (Whitaker) Bhattacharya RHN holistic nutritionist, educator, freelance writer

Page 151 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: groundwater bottling Date: June 11, 2020 12:34:48 PM

Dear Powell River City Council,

It has came to my attention that Powell River is considering implementing bylaw changes in regards to bottling water within the city and qathet Regional District. As a concerned citizen, I wanted to write and express my support for the recommendations proposed by Bruce Gibbons of the Merville Water Guardians. I ask that the city: - support the Strathcona Regional District resolution asking the provincial government to stop approving licenses for the bottling and commercial sale or bulk export of groundwater. - change our bylaws to prohibit the bottling of groundwater in their land-use bylaws. -to enact a bylaw that prohibits water bottling. As Bruce Gibbons phrased it: “My original request was to prohibit bottling of groundwater, but my investigation over the past year has shown the increased impact on all our water by climate change and other risk factors. Both groundwater and surface water are at risk due to climate change, growing demand and other factors. I encourage you to take action on my request to prohibit the bottling of water in your land-use bylaws or by means of a water bottling policy... Water is becoming far too critical to allow it to be bottled and sold for profit by a few corporations or individuals while putting the water security of the people of your city/district at risk.” Leaders today need to make decisions for the future and a sustainable future depends on a healthy water source and ecosystem. Thank you for supporting the health of Powell River, now and for future generations.

Thank you for prioritizing the welfare of our ecosystem and the long term wellness of our community.

Warmly, Jonathan Huck

Page 152 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Simons.MLA, Nicholas; [email protected] Subject: re. bottled water extraction in our region Date: June 11, 2020 1:18:52 PM

Dear Powell River City Council,

On top of all of that, we need to consider the burden of plastic pollution associated with this industry. The production of plastic water bottles releases chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, and damage to the nervous system, blood, kidneys, and immune system. Acetaldehyde, a suspected carcinogen used in plastic bottle production, has been detected in rain, clouds, mist, fog, and in municipal drinking water supplies around the world. Ethylbenzene, another toxic compound used to create PET bottles, contaminates tap water and air in the vicinity of the factories where it is used and produced. Animal studies have associated exposure to this chemical with a higher incidence of birth defects, as well as effects on the nervous system, liver, kidneys and eyes. The polymerization of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol necessary for the production of plastic bottles produces a potent neurotoxicant, while sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from plastics production acidify the rain. Denser plastics such as the PET favoured by bottled water manufacturers sink in sea water, accumulating in bottom sediments. Drifting over the ocean floor, the remnants of

Page 153 of 442 water bottles prevent the exchange of gases from overlying waters into sediments, suffocating benthic invertebrates. This is a very partial account of the suffering and premature death that this industry engenders through its proliferation of plastics.

Please amend the bylaws of our region to prohibit bottled water extraction from both surface waters and groundwaters.

Yours sincerely,

Janine MacLeod PhD Candidate, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University Tla’amin Territory, Powell River, BC

Page 154 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: re: Bottling "surface water" Date: June 11, 2020 6:40:43 PM

Mayor & Council:

Please know that we are against this idea of bottling local water & selling it to - who? We've all heard horror stories about large corporations (Nestle comes to mind) who suck up as much water as they want pretty much, for pennies in compensation. Also - details of this are totally lacking, so we are unable to come to an informed decision about something that could be very significant to our community.

How come we haven't heard about this before now. I've seen nothing in the local paper regarding this scheme. Were you planning on taking a vote on this without letting us know the details and ramifications? I find this all rather suspicious. What are you hiding??

Reg & Marguerite Stonehouse

Powell River.

Page 155 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: re: No to bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 2:35:03 PM

Dear City of Powell River Mayor and Council

I write this letter to express my concern with the proposal to adjust our by-laws to accommodate a surface water bottling operation in Powell River.

Water is a precious resource and should not be commodified and sold to the highest bidder. Once we embark on this path, it will be near impossible to turn back.

------Paul Kamon

Powell River, BC

Page 156 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: selling our water Date: June 11, 2020 2:43:07 PM

I object to the idea of selling any ground or surface or tap water from the Powell River area for the purposes of transporting it elsewhere. Also, Powell River should absolutely not become a location to have any BC water packaged for retail purposes. Thanks for your consideration, Laurel Tench

Page 157 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: water bottling Date: June 11, 2020 1:05:55 PM

Dear Mayor & Council—I strongly object to ANY B.C. (or any Canadian) water being bottled. Please do not allow, or vote for any bottling company locating in Powell River. The environmental costs far outweigh any possibility of a couple of low wage jobs. Thanks You, Helen Barends,

Page 158 of 442

Powell River, BC

June 11, 2020

Council:

RE: CONSIDERATION OF A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN POWELL RIVER I am in writing in firm opposition to any proposal to bring a water bottling plant to Powell River and permitting surface water to be collected and bottled. I urge you to defeat the motion that amends Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 and the complementary amendment to Business Bylaw 2226, 2010 that waives accountability requiring that bottling businesses demonstrate the source collected from is not from groundwater. This sort of leeway puts our local and global community at risk. The differentiation between groundwater and surface water is a smokescreen to the ultimate question: does individualized bottled water align with our values? It certainly does not align with mine and my household’s. City groundwater would inevitably be required in the process of bottling collected surface water (see correspondence from Trish Cocksedge, bullet 5, June 10 2020). I respectfully request that you consider the values set for in our Sustainable Community Plan, a multi- stakeholder document, that highlights the need to manage uncertainty and value the complex systems in which we operate. Please defeat this short-sighted motion. Thank you for receiving my concern.

Ashley Hull

Page 159 of 442

Powell River, BC

June 11, 2020

Council:

RE: CONSIDERATION OF A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN POWELL RIVER I know that plastic can kill animals and kills the earth. We should not be putting water in plastic bottles in Powell River. I would feel sad if we did this. I don’t think that you should do this plan.

Thank you for listening,

Carter Nordman Age 6

Page 160 of 442

Powell River, BC

June 11, 2020

Council:

RE: CONSIDERATION OF A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN POWELL RIVER I do not agree that there should be a water bottling plant in Powell River because it is bad for the environment. I would not be happy to know that the nature I like is being sold for a company to get rich. I worry about our water in Powell River and do not want this project to happen.

Thank you for reading my concern. Please do not vote for this.

Claire Hull, Age 9

Page 161 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Against Bottled Water Sourced from Powell River Date: June 10, 2020 9:25:28 PM

To the Powell River Councillors,

I am opposed to the sale of local or Regional District water - both groundwater and surface water.

Kind regards,

Rachel Koopman-Gough

Page 162 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Amendment to bylaw allowing water bottling Date: June 11, 2020 8:17:07 AM

To whom it may concern,

I'm writing on behalf of the people of Powell River and the Sunshine Coast; I do not support an amendment to bylaws that would allow bottling water from Powell River water sources!! Water is sacred, not for profit!

Page 163 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Attention Mayor Formosa and council members Date: June 10, 2020 3:51:45 PM

I am writing to you to voice my concern regarding the consideration given to allow a bottling facility of water from either surface sourced or ground sourced, to be built in Powell River.

I don’t believe that the potential I for the few jobs that would potentially employ local citizens, would outweigh the the negatives I see with allowing this proposal to go ahead.

Water is a precious, and increasingly so, resource. I don’t believe we “own” it, but once permission is granted to bottle and sell it, I would be concerned this would be “opening up Pandora’s box”.

Bottled water would be promoting further use of plastics, which our council has limited in our own community. This is a hypocritical stance, in my opinion.

I strongly urge you, Mr. Mayor, and council, to heed the voices of your citizens and also look further than a very few jobs, and not proceed with permission to the company applying to bottle surface water from Toba Inlet, to build a bottling facility in Powell River. Surely there are more environmentally sound opportunities for industrial development in this community.

Respectfully, a very concerned citizen, Lee Edmonds

Page 164 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: ATTN AGAINST BOTTLED WATER Date: June 11, 2020 8:24:56 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Katie Beaton, business owner and community member of Powell River

Take care,

Katie

Page 165 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Attn mayor & council Date: June 11, 2020 9:51:07 AM

To Powell River Mayor and council,

I've recently been informed of a project to begin bottling "surface water" in the Powell River community - this seems absurd in so many ways to me. With a climate crisis upon us why would we invest or condon the capture of our precious resources into plastic bottles for sale on the international market. This is the exact opposite direction that should be taken. Our world is past a turning point, we are in an environmental crisis right NOW. Globally we are at a critical point where every investment decision we make should be thoughtful and sustainable with the health of the planet at the forefront - Giving control over our clean water and then bottling it in plastic is not this. I realize there is a constant struggle between the economy and the environment, it is easy to follow the ways that have always been, but the world is changing rapidly and those paths are no longer paved in gold. If we do not begin to become innovative in the way we do things we are only part of the problem. Water is Life. If we must extract this resource lets do it on our terms without the use of plastic garbage (recycled or not). From my understanding, once the go ahead is given for large corporations to extract water there is no limit to what they take or what they deem "surface water". There are many things that have been realized during this recent global pandemic, we must be very careful with the globalization of our resources - why not concentrate our efforts on the health and well being of smaller localized businesses and ventures. We should be keeping the revenue circulating within the local community as much as possible. We should not be giving up control of the worlds most highly sought after resource and we definitely should NOT be condoning the production of single use plastic bottles. Let's be the change we wish to see.

- Miel Creasey

Page 166 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Attn: Mayor and Council Date: June 11, 2020 8:27:51 AM

Mayor and Council Powell River does NOT need to add to the oceans plastic problem by contributing our own version of bottled glacier surface water. This is so wrong. STOP encouraging and allowing those that want to plunder our natural resources for their personal wealth. Our biggest source of wealth is this province in it's natural state. If our local council could learn to approach their budgets the way a poor person sets up their own budget, they would not find themselves in need of so much money all the time. You ask is this necessary, and only put out money on what is necessary. No more fleets of new vehicles for city employees for the next 20 years. My vehicle is 20 years old and there is nothing wrong with it. And we don't need those big fancy leisure guide glossy magazines either never mind twice yearly.

Say No to any and all bottled water. thank you S. Wagner Powell River BC

Page 167 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 10:02:15 AM

Attention Mayor and Council,

Pleased be advised that we as citizens of Powell River oppose the bottling of any ground and or surface water in the entire region. We request you write a by-law prohibiting the bottling of water of any kind. We oppose companies coming into our region to bottle our surface and ground water. We MUST always keep absolute control of our precious resource. Kind regards, Roberto and Lesley DiZazzo

Page 168 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottled water bylaw Date: June 11, 2020 9:54:23 AM

Dear Mayor and Council, We are writing to voice our opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region. We appreciate the City’s stance on banning groundwater being bottled and sold, but would hope the same restrictions would apply to the surface water! ALL water in below ground aquifers, rivers, lakes or creek systems, is part of a complex hydrological ecology that we are just beginning to understand as it pertains to the health of the ecological systems overall. Communities throughout Canada are now focusing on the need to conserve, protect and learn from these water systems so as to not endanger them, especially at a time when water sources are becoming increasingly more scarce throughout the world. We are all also well aware of the destructive impact of plastics on our ocean and land environments. Plastic bottles should no longer be acceptable to produce even when considered “recyclable” as they often end up in landfills, or in the oceans. Any attempt to claim bottling water can be zero waste is greenwashing.

We appreciate that the city needs to look for new revenue sources but there are far more progressive ways to bring sustainable jobs which would not undermine the ecological integrity of our beautiful region.

We would like to believe that you would not want to risk losing our most valuable and precious ecological gifts in pursuit of economic development!

Sincerely, Laura Wilson Tasha Tilberg

Page 169 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled Water Disaster Date: June 11, 2020 10:23:31 AM

To: The Mayor and Council

I am writing to inform you of the disgrace of the decision that's been made by voting to allow the surface water of Powell River to be sold to bottled water companies. Water is a right for all people, not something that should be sold as a commodity at higher prices. Not only that but we as people should be trying to reduce the carbon footprint created by humans on the only planet we have to live on. By allowing this company to bottle the water, you're also allowing this company to produce millions of tonnes of plastic that will eventually end up in the oceans or in the landfills. Also, how is this surface water collected? Will it in any way impact the natural wildlife of the area? Will it prevent Salmon from being able to swim upstream to lay their eggs?

It is disgusting that the city council even CONSIDERED this proposal, let alone voted in favour of it. The only sane person on the council is the single person who voted against the proposal. The 6 others need to think about the good of the planet and that of the city rather than the possible financial income.

I have one other thing that the council needs to think about. Who decides what is classified "surface water?" Is it anything above groundwater? If so, let me ask them how is that groundwater replaced as it is used? That's right. Through this "surface water" they're planning on selling. And then what? What if Powell River's aquifers are reduced to a dangerously low level? Those aquifers are fed by groundwater, which are in turn fed by the surface water. Every year, the city imposes a water conservation order over the summer, but they're practically going against that by selling the water that would be able to be used by the people here during that time.

If I didn't have to work, I'd be at the meeting tonight to protest this bill.

~A Very Disgruntled Citizen

Page 170 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled water I do not consent Date: June 11, 2020 9:17:03 AM

I am a third generation Powell River community member, and I Do Not agree/consent with the proposal to sell our water resources! Jeanie Suda

Page 171 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled Water in PR Date: June 10, 2020 3:46:36 PM

Hearing rumours that there is something in the works that would allow a bottled water company to set up shop in Powell River. As a taxpayer I am dead set against any company coming here and accessing our water. Rob Chalmers Powell River

Page 172 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled water opposition Date: June 11, 2020 10:28:35 AM

I, Renelle Wikene, request a "Bottling prohibition of non-City water: That staff be directed to prepare an amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 that in all zones prohibits the bottling of water and other beverages where the source of the water is other than the municipal water supply supplied directly to the property on which the bottling is taking place;"

Sincerely, Renelle Wikene

Powell River

Page 173 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled water plant Date: June 11, 2020 8:24:11 AM

To whom it may concern,

Myself, my husband and our 2 children are very much against having a water bottling plant in Powell River. Please do not allow this to happen and ruin the natural beauty of Powell River and the surrounding area. I would very much appreciate more information on this and think the people of Powell River should be consulted ahead of any decision.

Sincerely, Sarah Harvey

Page 174 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottled water plant Date: June 10, 2020 11:23:15 PM

NOOOOOO.

This is just not what this town needs. We can do far better... so much better with vision for the "economy". Water is a fundamental and basic human right. To capitalize on it is just gross. There is enough of this behaviour in the world, and this is a community that fought to get bottled water out of schools and buildings, so this just seems like so much irony... are really just why go backwards?

I'm also seeing great concern around the finances and the small group who will be in charge of that, and the concerns about cutting funds to social and environmental initiatives and approving more junk like this. Say it isn't so.

Please... just say NO.

Kelli Gallagher

Page 175 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled water project Date: June 10, 2020 8:42:52 PM

To Mayor Formosa and City Council members,

The proposed plan to bottle surface water in Powell River is in my opinion a terrible idea on many levels. Single use plastic containers into which the water would be put are one of the worst environmental disasters in the world. You only have to look at the oceans, ditches and vacant lots anywhere on the planet to see these non-biodegradable and mostly non-recycled bottles choking the landscape and killing wildlife. I am astounded that you would even consider this ridiculous idea when our town prides itself on being a clean, natural place to visit or live.

B.C.'s fresh water should not be sold off to corporations for profit, ever! The economic benefits to Powell River would surely be minimal and I wonder why this has even been discussed by our elected city officials. We don't need or want this type of business in our town or in our province. If our town is so broke that we need to entertain greedy offshore interests once again then perhaps our civic employees including the elected officials could take a pay cut or layoffs to balance the books. I had to do this on several occasions during my working time in the forest industry and it helped my employers get through a tough time. I vote NO to this proposal now and at every opportunity including the next municipal election. There are many other residents in the Powell River area that feel the same way.

Sincerely,

Steven Grover Westview

Page 176 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled water proposal -NO! Date: June 11, 2020 11:33:54 AM

Mayor and council, I strongly oppose your support of drafting a proposal to bottle surface water from our region. What are thinking? Please reconsider this dangerous plan and open your plans to public scrutiny and input. Sincerely Robert Mackle

Page 177 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 9:54:00 AM

Once we allow our water to be taken there is no going back. I oppose Council’s decision to allow our water to be used to create more plastic bottles. NO bottling of water in PR. Thank You, Ronnie Lynd Uhlmann

Page 178 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 7:38:15 AM

Dear Mayor and Council, I’m writing to register my opposition to to the proposed motion allowing for the bottling of surface water in this region. Water is becoming far too critical to allow it to be bottled and sold for profit by a few corporations or individuals. Full disclosure and public consultation of the details of the full project is required. Who are the proponents? What are the environmental impacts? Didn’t City council pass a ban on single use plastic water bottles at the Rec-Centre and City Hall? An initiative brought forth by the The Powell River Youth Council? I wonder what their thoughts on this issue are as they are the ones who will be left to clean up our beaches and oceans when the plastic bottles return. Thank you. Sincerely,

Tony Colton Powell River, BC

Page 179 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottled water Date: June 10, 2020 10:49:01 PM

Page 180 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 8:12:57 AM

To mayor and council,

I am opposed to any kind of bottling ground or surface water in Powell River!

Kate Clayton

Powell River, B.C

Page 181 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled water Date: June 10, 2020 9:12:23 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Cristin Heck

Page 182 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled water Date: June 10, 2020 7:03:39 PM

Dear Mayor and Council:

First of all, thank you for continuing to perform your duties during these troubling times! Our present concern is the possibility of commercial enterprises accessing water from our area, be it surface water or ground water. We wish to state that we are ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OPPOSED to any plan that would see commercial enterprises removing local water for sale elsewhere. Many examples exist where multinationals have completely destroyed wildlife habitat by completely draining the water from the area. Companies like Nestle have no concern for local interests and have eyes only for their bottom line. As homeowners and taxpayers in Powell River, we firmly state our opposition to any such endeavour, and will NOT VOTE for anyone who would support one. Thank You Patrick Rowe Mary Parrish

Page 183 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottled water. Date: June 11, 2020 8:16:12 AM

This is exactly the wrong time to bottle water! Who gains? Who loses? We do NOT need more p;astic bottles. We DO need more local clean water. /Phil

Page 184 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 11:53:13 AM

Good morning,

I have recently been made aware of the proposed amendment bylaw that permits water bottling from non- groundwater sources.

I am strongly OPPOSED to this bylaw. The benefit of a few jobs does not warrant the risk to one of our most valuable resources. Further, we need to move away from single use plastics, as much of the world is doing.

As a citizen of Powell River, I am opposed to all bylaws that would permit any sort of opportunity for exporting bottled water.

Sincerely, Wendy Cocksedge

Page 185 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottled/canned water Date: June 10, 2020 12:36:02 PM

Please put this item on the agenda for discussion at the next council meeting. I think the public will have a lot to say about this.

That staff be directed to prepare an amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw that permits water bottling, except for water from groundwater sources, with a complementary amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Business Licence Bylaw 2226, 2010

Are you kidding me! We are looking for forward-thinking leadership. This idea is part of the problem and will never be part of a solution that reflects community values. We are looking for change that puts the health and wellness of community before economics. This idea sacrifices community in the interest of economics and reflects an old paradigm.

How about you ask the people of Powell River to be part of planning the future. A participatory model of community engagement would immunize you against narrow-minded thinking.

Maureen Mason

Page 186 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling ground water Date: June 11, 2020 10:39:24 AM

I am very disappointed in our elected officials for even contemplating the possibility of being behind the amendment to allow big business to bottle the surface water flowing in our streams, creeks, waterfalls and glaciers. This is such a bad direction to go!!

Water is a precious human right we need to value and protect, not commodity. Please stop this before it goes any further.

Sincerely, Juliet Potter

Page 187 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling life Date: June 10, 2020 11:30:28 PM

Dear counsel, mayor and anyone else who reads this email.

I will use this platform to register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of any water in the qathet region.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs and industry to this region that respect this land and its resources. This cannot be the only new option for industry within our region.

The carbon footprint of this type of operation alone, should be a red flag for our sustainability focused community. What could ever be the logic to allow such an extractive industry to come through these lands creating new plastic waste while extracting precious life giving material to be shipped around? Have we not gained enough from these lands already?

Thank you for your time

Sincerely,

Adriana Virtue

Page 188 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling of surface water is NOT sustainable. Date: June 10, 2020 11:08:30 PM

I do not give my consent to the hare-brained idea - no matter how profitable, dollar-wise - of bottling surface water in Powell River.

We are in a climate crisis, and to remove water from the recirculating system of the natural world is to add yet another stress to a system that is already collapsing.

As far removed from Powell River as Toba Inlet is, that part of our eco-system is already stressed by industrial and remodelling. We need to find other, sustainable, ways to generate income rather than continuing in the same manner of usage of the natural world, not stewardship.

Thank you for hearing my words - no more nor less, than what is commonly known science.

Sonja Sundqvist

Powell River, BC V8A 4G3

Page 189 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling of surface water motion Date: June 10, 2020 5:38:29 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are other creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this wonderful place and its resources,

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Anne Marie Edwards

Page 190 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: Dave Formosa; CaroleAnn Leishman; Rob Southcott; Jim Palm; Cindy Elliott; Subject: Bottling of water request Date: June 11, 2020 10:08:52 AM

Dear mayor and council I am extremely concerned about your consideration of bottling surface water! https://www.prpeak.com/…/city-of-powell-river-looks-at-bott…

Please recognize that any legal front or backdoor bylaw that might allow for bottling and selling water is Extremely dangerous!

We don't need to look far to find a prime example of a corporate heist of epic proportions in the name of 'progress' or 'development' of our 'resources' in BC. In Chilliwack, Nèstle is robbing the public blind! They pay $2.25 dollars for every MILLION litres of water that they take! (Worth 2 million on the bottled water market) https://www.cbc.ca/…/nestl%C3%A9-b-c-water-deal-too-cheap-s…

According to the Council of Canadians, Nèstle takes 265 Million litres each year! https://canadians.org/…/chilliwack-chapter-wants-nestle-sto…

This is a VERY slippery slope... NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) considers water that is not 'free-flowing' to be a resource, open to foreign control, dissolving our democratic control over our resources. In her book Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism, Joyce Nelson devotes a chapter to the looming issue of bulk water exports.

Bulk water exports is a bad idea. Once we start exporting, under NAFTA, we cannot stop. https://canadians.org/water https://watershedsentinel.ca/articles/site-c-nawapa/

With the climate crisis unfolding, it would be unwise to allow any private interests take hold over our source of life and to create more pollution with the use of plastic bottles.

With gratitude and respect, Ursula Medley qathet / Powell River, BC

Page 191 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling our water. Date: June 10, 2020 3:30:40 PM

As a resident of Powell River, I would like to make it clear that I have a very negative opinion of bringing in a Corporate water company to drain our local fresh water supplies. We do not need this kind of environmental problem in our community. Say no to bottled water coming from our town.

-- Thank you Brenda Elder

Page 192 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling Plant Date: June 11, 2020 8:26:15 AM

To Mayor Formosa and Council I am just now hearing about the bottling of local water for sale. I dont want to jump on this or get alarmed, but, at this point, I believe the public has very little idea of what is actually going on.

Please get back to me with more details of the plan. Thank you

Deb Calderon This e-mail is a natural product made from recycled electrons. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

Page 193 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottling powell river water Date: June 11, 2020 11:26:46 AM

I am writing City Hall of Powell River today to express my absolute opposition to the proposal to bottle groundwater or water from Powell River and Area's lakes or rivers. We have a limited water supply which must be preserved for the land and our local population. Selling this water to bottling companies is a terrible idea and I feel strongly that it is not something the City should move ahead with.

I am unable to attend the meeting at City Hall due to physical illness, but I wish to voice my strong opposition to this idea. Do not allow this to happen to our water supply!

Please contact me to discuss further, at 604-414-6303

Thank you

Teresa McWilliam Powell River, BC. https://powellriver.civicweb.net/FileStorage/1972778A36C44A0990648FD420D162A5- REPORT%20Water%20Extraction%20Zoning%20Amendment%20-%20FINAL.docx? fbclid=IwAR18XLN8sgs6cmRhKeik3_JVGuWwQsgUhFe38DXRLKHI5XwQMyupJXTRvP0

Page 194 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottling prohibition Date: June 11, 2020 8:13:34 AM

I, Ginette Cloutier, demand a bottling prohibition of non-City water: That staff be directed to prepare an amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 that in all zones prohibits the bottling of water and other beverages where the source of the water is other than the municipal water supply supplied directly to the property on which the bottling is taking place.

Water is not a commodity, it is a human right. We have seen the effects of companies like Nestlé that have bottled water and sold it back to the community at ridiculous prices. This serves corporate interest only, and this is a step in that direction if we continue on this path.

Ginette Cloutier

Page 195 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling surface water in Powell River. Date: June 10, 2020 6:07:10 PM

To the Powell River Council and Mayor I do not support this amendment. It will set a precedent which is not in Powell River’s best interest. Our lakes and rivers should not become the water supply for other regions. Our water is too important for our forests, wildlife and citizens welfare. Say no to this step backwards. William Langlands

Page 196 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling water in Powell River Date: June 10, 2020 10:32:07 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Cameron Macleod

Page 197 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling water in Powell River Date: June 10, 2020 10:34:46 PM

Dear Mayor and Council, I am writing to register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region. Water is something that people, animals, and all life need to survive and should not be thought of as a short term financial gain that only a few companies will profit from. I appreciate the forward movement of Council and the commitment of the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Committee to move our community in a more sustainable direction. To allow the bottling of surface water in our region is incongruent and disconnected from the realities of climate change and the need to reduce single use plastics . Thank you. Sincerely, Tai Uhlmann

Page 198 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling Water Motion Date: June 10, 2020 7:32:11 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of water in this region.

There are many other creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region which respect this place and its resources.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Dave Dumaresq

Page 199 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling water Date: June 11, 2020 9:08:35 AM Attachments:

Hello,

The idea of harnessing our natural resources for outside profit is abhorrent to myself and my staff members.

We are asking City council to create a mechanism for public consultation before allowing any kind of water rights to anyone outside of our community.

Thank you for your attention to this very important issue.

Warmly,

Kathryn Colby Manager of Community Development Acting Manager, Supportive Housing Lift Community Services Pronouns: she/her/hers/ they/them/theirs

We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla’amin People. We honour the land, the Tla’amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.

Page 200 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling water Date: June 10, 2020 11:17:35 PM

The proposed bylaw of bottling and exporting water, even surface water from qathet regional water sources is a mistake.

A regions water sources serve not only the community as needed, but the runoff is an important part of the environment. It flows nutrients into sea beds, provides food sources and sediment captures and settles toxins to the bottom.

In other regions that have allowed their water to be exported, have found themselves, sometime down the road, bound by contacts that no longer serve the community.

Not to mention the bottling of water is an inefficient and environmentally irresponsible. I would be very disappointed to find out our district would support a climate change activity like this for the sake of a few, often way too few dollars.

If that water, from the Toba Inlet, is such fine water, and if it is was to be tapped, it should be for something that benefits the region on a greater scale, but uses the water on a smaller scale, like a distillery or some other local food or beverage industry.

I am against the idea of selling our water for bottling and export.

Kathleen Scott

Page 201 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling water Date: June 10, 2020 2:10:13 PM

To whom it may concern, (Please forward to all city councillors.)

It has recently come to my attention that the city is considering allowing a water bottling company to set up shop in Powell River. I for one think this is a terrible idea. I can't even imagine why the council would think this is a good idea, except of course for the almighty dollar. Putting water in little plastic bottles is disgusting and irresponsible. We should be fighting this tooth and nail. I know I will be, and I will be encouraging the people in our community to do the same.

Sincerely, Lorrie Thompson

Page 202 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling water Date: June 11, 2020 10:34:39 AM

Hello Councillors and Mayor, I'm going to keep this simple. Do not allow any bottling of any water in Powell River. You can use any and all reasons others give to stop this as my reasons. This is a destructive industry that needs to stop. I will not vote for you if you do. I will campaign to make sure you aren't reelected. If you own any businesses I will not be a customer. Mark Brown

Page 203 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bylaw allowing bottling of surface water Date: June 10, 2020 11:21:29 PM

Dear Mayor and Council, I was shocked and disillusioned to hear that we are giving a private company carte blanche to remove water from any and all surface water sources in the area. This amounts to giving it a licence to print money. The markup on bottled water is tremendous, running to well over 2000%! Bottled water production is one of the largest sources of plastic pollution as well. Those bottles don't get recycled. What would Powell River get in return? Water bottling plants are fully automated, requiring only a few minimum wage employees to run them. It seems to me that a water bottling company would not need wooing to make huge profits as Nestles has done in Eastern Canada. They are probably doing the wooing in order to have our mayor and council okay this deal.

Please rethink this legislation and do what is right for the environment.

Sincerely, Glenn Parkinson , Powell River

Page 204 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: City Counsil Date: June 11, 2020 11:26:05 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to express my deep concern and strong opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

Our region is becoming a known leader in waste reduction amongst the AVICC (association of Vancouver Island Communities) and beyond, and has been establishing many Zero Waste policies and community services to expressly prevent single use plastic use (300+ community dish/mug/utensil supply & dishwasher - used at PRISMA & Sunshine Music Festivals amongst many other large and small events), banning the sale of bottle water from all City facilities, using reusable dish sets for City and qRD staff meetings and public consultations, and establishing permits with waste reduction strategies for all events on City property (including encouragement of using washable dishes). There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources - through Resource Recovery Centre for one. Encouraging the creation of a bottled water business based in our region would be a disappointing step in a wasteful direction by our leaders.

We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority. It's incredibly disheartening to think that our progressive town would take a step such as this.

Sincerely, Melissa Dow

Page 205 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Commercial water bottling Date: June 11, 2020 10:32:52 AM

I am very opposed to selling water to be bottled in plastic or glass and sold commercially. Our region has some of the world's most pristine water supply and it needs to be protected for future generations. Privatisation of clean water supply has become an increasing and alarming trend around the world. Some of the poorest populations have lost access to their local water supplies and are expected to pay international conglomerates for this basic human need. And, of course, the discarded containers are a huge contribution to the growing plague of plastic pollution. Drena McCormack

Page 206 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Commercial water extraction Date: June 10, 2020 10:03:16 PM

Page 207 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: commercialization of water Date: June 11, 2020 10:31:09 AM

I understand that the commercialization of local water is being considered by city council. I am absolutely against this and wanted to add my voice to the matter.

Thanks so much,

Rhonda Alton-Tracy

Page 208 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: concerning bottling plant proposal Date: June 10, 2020 1:28:20 PM

To whom it may concern,

As a taxpaying citizen of Powell River, I highly oppose a water bottling plant in our town. I would like to voice my concern at this even being considered. Most of our citizens are against this and it would add further unrest and mistrust of the direction council is taking with our town. Do not sell off our water to corporate interests.

Sincerely,

Jessyca Van Belle

Page 209 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Concerns of selling water Date: June 11, 2020 8:20:36 AM

Dear Mayor and Council. I have been made aware that our council is in discussion with outside interests that are interested in purchasing an undisclosed amount of our drinking water. As a long time former employee , that included 15 years in the waterworks department, I am aware of the quality of water in our water shed. Pure, soft water is sought out every where on the planet, so any sell off of this precious resource is of great concern to me and my family. I am hopeful that council is just gathering information for future discussions with the residents of Powell River. I don’t feel council has the right to enter into an agreement to sell any of our water without extensive dialogue with the community, in fact it’s worthy of a referendum in my opinion. I will be extremely disappointed in council if this moves forward at all without plenty of dialogue with the taxpayer. Let me remind you that you represent the community . Respectfully Jim Parsons

Page 210 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Council meeting regarding water usage Date: June 11, 2020 11:07:29 AM

I strongly disagree with any commercial use of our local water sources. This includes all ground water and surface water sources. Please do not allow any outside companies access to Our water in order to profit from It. Regards Tom Sevrens

Page 211 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Do not allow access to bottled water companies Date: June 10, 2020 10:59:18 PM

While I applaud councils plan to restrict access to ground water for bottled water companies, I am shocked that they would consider granting access to surface water. The handing over of public water to private companies has led to disastrous results throughout Canada and the World (for example: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/oct/29/the-fight-over- water-how-nestle-dries-up-us-creeks-to-sell-water-in-plastic-bottles). Once the rights are handed over, it becomes difficult, if not impossible to take them away. This is a chance for council to protect a fragile public resource. It also seems like backwards thinking to support bottled water companies, when we are trying to limit single-use plastics, especially bottled water. If council votes to allow access to surface water to bottled water companies, this could be a harmful legacy for generations, and I urge you to reconsider.

Sincerely,

Dr Sasha Uhlmann, MD, MPH

Page 212 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: extraction of surface water for the production of bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 11:31:38 AM Attachments: Groundwater Recharge.png

Mayor and Council City Hall 6910 Duncan Street Powell River (BC), V8A 1V4

Dear Mayor and Council,

The distinction between extraction from groundwater and from surface water is a bit silly.

In the water cycle (see attached figure 'Water Cycle') surface and groundwater are all connected through GROUNDWATER RECHARGE The phenomenon of groundwater recharge (naturally or managed) as well as groundwater extraction are illustrated in the attached figure ‘Groundwater Recharge'. This figure of groundwater recharge is obtained from: https://ensia.com/features/groundwater- recharge-aquifer-water-storage/ (useful site, especially for more arid areas of Canada)

So far info on the proposed plan is pretty vague - is there a published plan on the extraction of surface water for the production of bottled water ?

Regards,

Jan Gerits

Page 213 of 442 Page 214 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Fresh Water/ Bottled Water Date: June 11, 2020 8:35:22 AM

Attention: City Council

I have recently heard about meetings to discuss the possibility of a water bottling operation in our area. I hope that you do research about the benefits/concerns of such an industry. I am very concerned that our lakes and fresh water sources will be sold privately and access to such areas for outdoor activities will be significantly reduced.

I read that multinational companies like Nestle, make profits of at least 100-500% from bottled water. How much of those profits are actually redirected to the communities they are siphoning water from?

Harvard University recommends to avoid bottled water. https://green.harvard.edu/tools-resources/green-tip/reasons-avoid-bottled-water

Making water a private commodity can lead to negative effects to countries: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochabamba_Water_War#:~:text=The%20Cochabamba%20Water%20War%20was,municipal%20water%20supply%20company%20SEMAPA.

Please keep consider all aspects of the effects of selling bottled water before you make a decision that would greatly harm our community/environment.

-- Thanks, Jerrold Mendoza Powell River Citizen

Page 215 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 9:06:53 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Peter Uhlmann Sent: June 10, 2020 10:45 PM To: Dave Formosa Subject: bottled water

Page 216 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Bottling of water Date: June 11, 2020 9:24:49 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Christina Peake Sent: June 11, 2020 7:52 AM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: Bottling of water

Hello mayor and counsel,

I would like to express my concern allowing a water bottling system to occur in the Powell River/qathet/Talamin area.

I ask that you reconsider when voting and see that the people of Powell river are against it.

Thank you

Christina Robinson City of Powell River

Page 217 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: bottling surface water ban Date: June 11, 2020 9:54:43 AM

From: Theo Angell Sent: June 11, 2020 9:37 AM To: Dave Formosa Subject: bottling surface water ban

Dear Mayor and Council, I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region. Resource extraction is sooo passe! Thanks for your service! Theo Angell

Page 218 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Bottling Surface Water Date: June 11, 2020 9:28:13 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Nadene Butler Sent: June 11, 2020 8:29 AM To: Dave Formosa ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott Subject: Bottling Surface Water

Dear mayor and council,

I am extremely concerned about your consideration of bottling surface water! https://www.prpeak.com/news/city-of-powell-river-looks-at-bottling-of-water-request- 1.24137857?fbclid=IwAR2Su9c-5w8UHrYVALFEIwutjJAutoJ4xPKDKJSLLMTHmRpt5l- ONPYYih8

Please recognize that any legal front or backdoor bylaw that might allow for bottling and selling water is Extremely dangerous!

We don't need to look far to find a prime example of a corporate heist of epic proportions in the name of 'progress' or 'development' of our 'resources' in BC.

In Chilliwack, Nèstle is robbing the public blind!

According to the Council of Canadians, Nèstle takes 265 Million litres each year! https://canadians.org/analysis/chilliwack-chapter-wants-nestle-stop-profiting-water

This is a VERY slippery slope...

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) considers water that is not 'free-flowing' to be a resource, open to foreign control, dissolving our democratic control over our resources.

In her book Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism, Joyce Nelson devotes a chapter

Page 219 of 442 to the looming issue of bulk water exports. https://watershedsentinel.ca/articles/site-c-nawapa/

With the climate crisis unfolding, it would be unwise to allow any private interests take hold over our source of life! I have young children and want them to live in a safe place as they grow up, please consider the consequences of going ahead with this! Thank you for your time, Nadene Butler

Powell River BC

Page 220 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: bottling surface water Date: June 11, 2020 9:53:17 AM

From: Troy Butler Sent: June 11, 2020 8:23 AM To: Dave Formosa Subject: bottling surface water

Dear mayor and council,

I am extremely concerned about your consideration of bottling surface water! https://www.prpeak.com/news/city-of-powell-river-looks-at-bottling-of-water-request-1.24137857? fbclid=IwAR2Su9c-5w8UHrYVALFEIwutjJAutoJ4xPKDKJSLLMTHmRpt5l-ONPYYih8

Please recognize that any legal front or backdoor bylaw that might allow for bottling and selling water is Extremely dangerous!

We don't need to look far to find a prime example of a corporate heist of epic proportions in the name of 'progress' or 'development' of our 'resources' in BC.

In Chilliwack, Nèstle is robbing the public blind!

According to the Council of Canadians, Nèstle takes 265 Million litres each year! https://canadians.org/analysis/chilliwack-chapter-wants-nestle-stop-profiting-water

This is a VERY slippery slope...

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) considers water that is not 'free-flowing' to be a resource, open to foreign control, dissolving our democratic control over our resources.

In her book Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism, Joyce Nelson devotes a chapter to the looming issue of bulk water exports. https://watershedsentinel.ca/articles/site-c-nawapa/

With the climate crisis unfolding, it would be unwise to allow any private interests take hold over our source of life!

Sincerely, Troy Butler

Powell River BC

Page 221 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Bottling Toba water. Don"t. when we are trying to stop the use of plastic bottles, you would ok such a business is ridiculous. Leave our water alone. Date: June 11, 2020 9:55:04 AM

From: Laural Eacott Sent: June 11, 2020 9:43 AM To: Dave Formosa Subject: Bottling Toba water. Don't. when we are trying to stop the use of plastic bottles, you would ok such a business is ridiculous. Leave our water alone.

Laural Eacott Powell River BC

Page 222 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: bottling water Date: June 11, 2020 10:12:34 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Mark Brown Sent: June 11, 2020 10:04 AM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: bottling water

-- M.G. Brown

Page 223 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Commercialization of Powell River"s water Date: June 11, 2020 10:10:56 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Sandy McCartie Sent: June 11, 2020 10:03 AM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: Commercialization of Powell River's water

Hello CaroleAnn,

I'm writing to you this morning to lend my support to you. I wholeheartedly disagree with ANY commercialization of our water in Powell River and qathet, including surface water and ground water. Please let me know how I might help advocate for this issue.

Thank you for being the voice for us. Sandra McCartie

Powell River, BC,

Page 224 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: Date: June 11, 2020 9:08:57 AM

From: MIA DOLCE Sent: June 10, 2020 11:46 PM To: Dave Formosa Subject: Jennifer Kirk

I absolutely think Powell River should bottle water, and also do a charitable donations of water to places like other Rural Canadian places that have no access to clean drinking water, as well as to places like Mexico as well if possible too. This is a very good idea. Mexican people and Canadians are so thirsty just for a glass of water. I believe it is our duty as humans to give a sip of water to those who don't have it , and not hoard all the water for ourselves like people have gone insane over toilet paper, and cleaning supplies. This world would be a much kinder world for some if they only had even something so simple as a bottle of water.

God Bless Dave Formosa , and the Powell River Council for Reviewing this plan !

Page 225 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Plastic Water Bottling Corporation Plant Date: June 11, 2020 12:02:55 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Esther Dyck Sent: June 10, 2020 11:48 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; [email protected] ; George Doubt Subject: Plastic Water Bottling Corporation Plant

Powell River City Councillors,

I thought this was just a rumour that the City of Powell River is supporting a plan to allow a Plastic Water Bottling Corporation Plant here in Powell River.

Please each of you think very carefully on this issue before you. I urge you to re-consider all motions and support for this industrial Plastic Water Bottling Corporation Plant. This outrageous plan for our beautiful city will leave a black mark on this council history.

Esther Dyck

Powell River

Page 226 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: please- no water bottling plant in qathet region Date: June 10, 2020 2:43:21 PM

From: Mary Morgan Sent: June 10, 2020 2:35 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: please- no water bottling plant in qathet region

DearMayor and Council

I understand that MR. Formosa announced at the council meeting that he has been wooing a plastic water bottling corporation that has a Water License for Toba Inlet to collect water from a water fall. I am surprised to hear that a vote will be on the agenda to permit this. Has anyone done a water assessment on this? Have you looked at other communities that have allowed such a foolhardy proposal and how they do not receive a cent and their groundwater system is decimated? This is not an economic development project— economic development is about creating wealth equitable while respecting the environment.

Is this why the city council couldn’t sign the Blue Community agreement?

When a so called economic development project wreaks havoc on the environment (see articles below) and wealth is created and taken out of our community, well this is not economic development that serves our community or illustrates that we are taking stewardship of the environment seriously. It is economic development that destroys the environment and future well being of our coast and is going to line the pockets of a couple of people.

PLEASE THINK OF LIFE AND BE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY WHEN YOU VOTE FOR THIS.

https://www.augsburg.edu/green/2018/01/17/environmental-impacts-of-bottled-water/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/states-look-at-banning-restricting-bottling-firms-from- tapping-local-groundwater/2020/02/14/5f16568e-4e7f-11ea-b721-9f4cdc90bc1c_story.html

https://greennews.ie/bottled-water-companies-aquifers-dry/

Mary Morgan

Powell River, BC V8A 5L1 Cell: Email:

Page 227 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 Date: June 11, 2020 12:00:45 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Ann Nelson Sent: June 11, 2020 11:53 AM To: Dave Formosa ; George Doubt ; Cindy Elliott ; Maggie Hathaway ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Jim Palm ; Rob Southcott Cc: Russell Brewer ; Thomas Knight Subject: Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006

Page 228 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Proposed Water Bottling Initiative Date: June 10, 2020 3:25:18 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Don Fodor Sent: June 10, 2020 3:04 PM To: Dave Formosa Cc: CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Cindy Elliott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; George Doubt Subject: Proposed Water Bottling Initiative

Greetings

I has come to my attention that Council will consider an initiative in Powell River for this purpose.

I hope the information I received is incorrect as such an initiative would indicate an astounding lack of understanding regarding environmental responsibility.

The product is a major contributor to waste plastic and has the social effect of encouraging citizens to disregard responsibility for a thoughtful and respectful relationship with nature.

I would encourage Council to use whatever influence and measures you posses to educate the public and discourage the continuance of this predatory and polluting industry.

Regards - df

Page 229 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: qathet region"s water Date: June 11, 2020 12:01:33 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Tara Penney Sent: June 11, 2020 11:56 AM To: City of Powell River ; Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; [email protected] ; George Doubt ;

Subject: qathet region's water

To whom it may concern,

It has come to my attention that Powell River is considering implementing bylaw changes in regards to bottling water within the city and qathet Regional District. As a concerned citizen, I wanted to write and express my support for the recommendations proposed by Bruce Gibbons of the Merville Water Guardians.

I ask that the city:

- support the Strathcona Regional District resolution asking the provincial government to stop approving licences for the bottling and commercial sale or bulk export of groundwater.

- change our bylaws to prohibit the bottling of groundwater in their land-use bylaws.

- to enact a bylaw that prohibits water bottling.

I encourage you to take action on my request to prohibit the bottling of water in your land-use bylaws or by means of a water bottling policy...

Water is becoming far too critical to allow it to be bottled and sold for profit by a few corporations or individuals while putting the water security of the people of your city/district at risk.

Leaders today need to make decisions for the future and a sustainable future depends on a healthy water source and ecosystem.

Page 230 of 442 Thank you for supporting the health of Powell River, now and for future generations.

Warm regards,

Tara Penney

Page 231 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: re. bottled water project Date: June 11, 2020 10:45:06 AM

CaroleAnn

When I heard that there was a water bottling initiative as a way to boost economy here in Powell River, I laughed, there goes the rumour mill again.

Not since Powell River planned to incinerate our garbage have I heard such a ludicrous notion in the face of the climate crisis. Yes, crisis.

Is this true? Is the city or it’s members looking to bottle water?

We tell ourselves and our kids one thing and do another. What kind of mentors to our kids and stewards of our community are we?

This seems to be an act out of desperation and/or greed and makes us look ignorant (or apathetic) and uncreative. I don’t want to be a part of an ignorant, uncreative community.

“We can not solve our problems with the same thinking that created them”. Einstein (a relatively smart guy)

Graham Cocksedge

Page 232 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Selling our water Date: June 10, 2020 8:32:12 PM

CaroleAnn

From: CaroleAnn Leishman Sent: June 10, 2020 8:31 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: Fwd: Selling our water

------Forwarded message ------From: Connie Thurber Date: Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 8:21 PM Subject: Selling our water To: Dave Formosa , CaroleAnn Leishman Russell Brewer , Rob Southcott

This is such a bad direction to go, I can't believe it's even being considered. Water is a precious human right we need to value and protect, not commodity. Please stop this before it goes any further.

Sincerely, Connie Thurber

Page 233 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Serious threat to our water! Date: June 10, 2020 11:35:03 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Jeremy Williams Sent: June 10, 2020 11:24 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Cc: Subject: Serious threat to our water!

To: Powell River Mayor and council Mayor Dave Formosa [email protected] 604-485-8601 Councillor CarolAnn Leishman [email protected] Councillor Rob Southcott [email protected] 604-414-8910 Councillor Maggie Hathaway [email protected] 604-414-5087 Councillor Jim Palm [email protected] 604-414-5960 Councillor Cindy Elliot [email protected] 604-223-0054 Councillor George Doubt [email protected] 604-414-9383

CC: Denise Smith Tla'amin Nation Lands and Resources, Building Permits, Harvesting Permits and Referrals [email protected]

Dear mayor and council

I am extremely concerned about your consideration of bottling surface water!

Page 234 of 442 https://www.prpeak.com/news/city-of-powell-river-looks-at-bottling-of-water-request- 1.24137857?fbclid=IwAR2Su9c-5w8UHrYVALFEIwutjJAutoJ4xPKDKJSLLMTHmRpt5l- ONPYYih8

Please recognize that any legal front or backdoor bylaw that might allow for bottling and selling water is Extremely dangerous!

We don't need to look far to find a prime example of a corporate heist of epic proportions in the name of 'progress' or 'development' of our 'resources' in BC.

In Chilliwack, Nèstle is robbing the public blind! They pay $2.25 dollars for every MILLION litres of water that they take! (Worth 2 million on the bottled water market) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nestl%C3%A9-b-c-water-deal-too-cheap- says-ndp-1.2964709

According to the Council of Canadians, Nèstle takes 265 Million litres each year! https://canadians.org/analysis/chilliwack-chapter-wants-nestle-stop-profiting-water

In her book Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism, Joyce Nelson devotes a chapter to the looming issue of bulk water exports. https://watershedsentinel.ca/articles/site-c-nawapa/

With the climate crisis unfolding, it would be unwise to allow any private interests take hold over our source of life!

With gratitude and respect, Jeremy Williams RiverVoices.ca qathet / Powell River, BC

Page 235 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Something to consider Date: June 10, 2020 10:52:31 PM

CaroleAnn

From: brook o Sent: June 10, 2020 9:40 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; George Doubt ; Rob Southcott ; Cindy Elliott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm Subject: Something to consider

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to let you know that I oppose the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

We are at a pivotal time in history, no matter what happens, we are in for hard times ahead. A decision to create jobs for ‘business as usual’ is making a decision on behalf of our future generations, your grandbabies and their babies. There will be no jobs when the resources run out, as so many are experiencing with the mill right now.

There will be solutions beyond the current systems that are operating, ways through this to something else. These solutions might be realized in generations to come or they might be already here. Please consider your responsibility here. I urge you to set some foundations for what is next, figure out new ways to keep the community strong and healthy and resilient, mentor those up and coming leaders who will be dealing with a bigger mess than you are...whether that is severe unemployment or severe shortage of environmental resources.

Thank you for reading this,

Brooke Oxley

Page 236 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Sourcing out of our water supply Date: June 11, 2020 9:27:19 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Marnie Hollingsworth Sent: June 11, 2020 7:08 AM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: Sourcing out of our water supply

Hi Carole Ann, I cannot seem to find the thread to write in to OPPOSE the “sourcing out” of our water supply. I hear it is of the upmost importance & timely manner in doing so. I’d this is any help I want it to be said that I/WE OUR FAMILY is STRONGLY OPPOSED to this happening!!! I can’t believe that we have not heard of this happening until now & no public consultation in the course of doing so for all our natural resource.

Sincerely, M,Hollingsworth

ver, BC

Page 237 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: STOP this water madness! Date: June 11, 2020 9:24:00 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Janet Sent: June 11, 2020 6:35 AM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ; Subject: STOP this water madness!

Dear mayor and council

Please recognize that any legal front or backdoor bylaw that might allow for bottling and selling water is Extremely dangerous!

We don't need to look far to find a prime example of a corporate heist of epic proportions in the name of 'progress' or 'development' of our 'resources' in BC.

In Chilliwack, Nèstle is robbing the public blind!

According to the Council of Canadians, Nèstle takes 265 Million litres each year! https://canadians.org/analysis/chilliwack-chapter-wants-nestle-stop-profiting-water

This is a VERY slippery slope...

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) considers water that is not 'free-flowing' to be a resource, open to foreign control, dissolving our democratic control over our resources.

In her book Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism, Joyce Nelson devotes a chapter

Page 238 of 442 to the looming issue of bulk water exports. https://watershedsentinel.ca/articles/site-c-nawapa/

With the climate crisis unfolding, it would be unwise to allow any private interests take hold over our source of life!

With gratitude and respect,

Janet Lyon

qathet / Powell River, BC

Page 239 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Water Bottles Date: June 10, 2020 8:07:05 PM

CaroleAnn

From: P R Brown Sent: June 10, 2020 7:24 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman ; Dave Formosa ; Rob Southcott ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ; Jim Palm ; Maggie Hathaway Subject: Water Bottles

City Councillors all,

Please reconsider all motions in support of the industrial collection of water for bottling.

It takes a 1/4 bottle of oil to make one bottle for water It takes 700 years+ for a plastic bottle to biologically degrade

Every year: 38 billion water bottles go to the US landfill 86% of all water bottles are thrown in the garbage 1.1 million marine creatures are killed by plastic waste 11,000 tiny pieces of plastic are eaten by humans in seafood

2021: 583.3 billion bottles of water will be sold worldwide and less than 1/2 will be recycled. Systems to contain, control, reuse, recycle cannot keep up.

2050: The ocean will contain more plastic by weight than fish.

What is the point of qathet Regional District having a 6 million dollar grant for developing a Resource Recovery Centre when the City of Powell River will be known for supporting the explosion of water bottles on the Sunshine Coast?

Pam Brown

Page 240 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: water bottling business Date: June 11, 2020 10:12:49 AM

CaroleAnn

From: steffie ackroyd Sent: June 11, 2020 7:25 AM To: CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt ; Dave Formosa Subject: water bottling business

I am writing after hearing about the city considering a water bottling business. I can’t even begin to tell you how stunned I am that this project is even being considered in this day and age.

Over the past years my taxes have gone up. A lot of this has been to pay for projects that the city has taken on to help our environment. Which I support and feel proud that the city has chosen to make a difference. Why would the city give out free water bottles, encourage recycling , hire a sustainability planner, change to environmental solutions for water in the rec centre add more bike lanes etc and then even consider such a dark age business. I just assumed Powell River would be one of the communities that would get on board with banning plastics.

Ground water/ surface water debate is not new. Over the past few years we have had water restrictions all over the province and in Powell River. Fires have ravaged our province. Salmon bearing rivers have been dry. So the Powell River city councillors feel that they should even consider this project. I am appalled.

How could this project benefit Powell River. Possibly constructions jobs and a few low paying jobs at the plant. Most likely the workers will come from far away and fly in and out.

I urge you to say no to this old thinking industry and start looking at more innovative and environmental friendly industry for our town. Sincerely,

Steffie Ackroyd

Page 241 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Water Bottling Company in Powell River?? Date: June 11, 2020 10:11:31 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Ren Vokes Sent: June 11, 2020 10:08 AM To: Dave Formosa Cc: CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: Water Bottling Company in Powell River??

To whom it may concern,

I write to you today in complete outrage that a backdoor deal is being made with our local water. I am incredibly peeved that this has been done without the knowledge of the community and am very much against the privatization and bottling of our water.

Isn’t there enough plastic litter in the world already? Does Powell River really need to contribute to that crisis?

Allowing a bottling company to exploit our natural resources is wrong in so many ways. I urge you to reconsider and to put an end to this terrible idea!

This will not be the last time you hear from me on this issue.

With respect, Ren Vokes

Page 242 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Water Bottling Plant in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 9:04:34 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Maureen Simmonds Sent: June 10, 2020 6:44 PM To: Dave Formosa ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; [email protected]; Jim Palm ; George Doubt Subject: Water Bottling Plant in Powell River

Mayor Formosa and Councillors:

I am writing to express my concern and disappointment that a water bottling plant is being encouraged to locate to Powell River.

Water bottling is an amoral industry: large corporations filling bottles with nature’s bounty, water (a basic human right) and selling at a greatly inflated price for profit. They have somehow convinced people that this water is superior to what comes out of our taps.

I am disappointed that I need to remind you of the implications of this appalling industry to climate change including one-use plastic bottles, transportation pollution, and the commodification of water which is becoming far too critical to be turned over to private interests to make money. Yes, we have abundant water now, but other parts of the planet are running out and we must learn locally to live within these limits. I believe this fact was acknowledged in the Sustainable Community Plan - a document to be proud of.

I do understand that Council is working hard to encourage economic development to increase our revenue, but this is not a sustainable industry. We can do better than this.

Sincerely and with respect,

Maureen Simmonds

Page 243 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Water Bottling Date: June 11, 2020 11:20:13 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Deb Maitland < Sent: June 11, 2020 11:16 AM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Cc: Subject: Water Bottling

Dear Mayor and Council:

I was shocked and disappointed to hear about your consideration of water bottling of our surface water! With all due respect, what are you thinking?!

My concerns are too long to list but let’s start here.

Eighty-three per cent of Canada’s bottled water exports come from British Columbia.

Not to mention the plastic bottles that clog our landfills and oceans with billions of tons of plastic waste.

Respectfully yours,

Debra L. Maitland

Page 244 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Water Bottling Date: June 11, 2020 11:31:36 AM

CaroleAnn

JOBS FOR EVERYONE.

Bottled water is a dinosaur. Opportunities to make money exist... but NOT that way or any way that takes us back to virus carrying pollutants and plastic mountains of trash.

Think of being the leader in Clean air, Clean water, green technology, green jobs, high end local food,etc... The people want it.

Jobs? No one wants a plastic assembly line job. What are you thinking? Creativity and forward thinking creates jobs.

The tourism dollars alone for visiting a "model" community are huge !

The world has changed and will continue to change. Be a leader. !

On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 11:16 AM Deb Maitland wrote: Dear Mayor and Council:

Page 245 of 442 I was shocked and disappointed to hear about your consideration of water bottling of our surface water! With all due respect, what are you thinking?!

My concerns are too long to list but let’s start here.

Eighty-three per cent of Canada’s bottled water exports come from British Columbia.

Not to mention the plastic bottles that clog our landfills and oceans with billions of tons of plastic waste.

Respectfully yours,

Debra L. Maitland

-- Rita Boehler-Wiebe, B.Env.D.S.,M.Arch.

Page 246 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Water issue Date: June 10, 2020 10:53:26 PM

CaroleAnn

From: CaroleAnn Leishman Sent: June 10, 2020 10:29 PM To: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: Water issue

Hi CaroleAnne, I will be away on the Island tomorrow but want to add my support and stand against the commercialization of our surface water. The selling off of precious resources is shortsighted, unethical and environmentally unsound. If you need signatures, please add mine! Deborah Meier, Powell River.

Page 247 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Water Rights Date: June 11, 2020 9:10:29 AM

From: Paul Whalen Sent: June 11, 2020 2:37 AM To: City of Powell River ; Russell Brewer ; Rob Southcott ; George Doubt ; Cindy Elliott ; Karen Skadsheim ; Maggie Hathaway ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Jim Palm ; Dave Formosa Subject: Water Rights

Salutations,

I do not consent to the council authorizing any deals for water rights within our community. No bottled water business shall be considered by this community by a council and mayor their residents have been attempting to get to court for a forensic audit of your criminal activities. I suggest you allow myself and other community members to form a committee to look at the options available to the stockholders to properly address the corruption we're witnessing.

My agreement with the mayor for the old library space to open the Public Protectors Office should be revisited by concerned council members. It was a deal until Councilor Southcott pulled the plug on our handshake.

The mayor agreed to sponsor an audit of the council. I suggest we take Dave up on his offer and perform a forensic audit for the last 16 years.

I request the suggested committee be mentioned and seriously considered by members of the council wishing to exhibit good faith and confidence in the democratic process.

As an Individual, your organization is denying me access to proper law.

Council members who remain silent are also guilty of the offence. Abstaining from the vote is also a guilty vote. Tort law will get the stolen funds from the council to pay back the stockholders as noted in a previous email. Please consider these messages as your being made aware of the criminal acts. Failure to follow the law is a criminal act when you're made aware of it. Misrepresentation. Malfeasance. Misfeasance.

Paul Whalen Public Protector

*****

[9] I consider that everyone in Canada has a right to come to court and seek the help of the court in obtaining a resolution of the legal issues that have given rise to that person's problem. Everyone in Canada has a right to seek the protection of the court from any perceived

Page 248 of 442 oppression by the state. Everyone being prosecuted in our courts has the right to counsel and the right to make full answer and defence. And I consider that our social system and our system of government depend not only on our rights relating to dispute resolution, in courts and otherwise, but also on our rights relating to dispute prevention through a legal system which regulates succession to property, family law, and other areas of potential disharmony. . . . . the state cannot burden effective access to counsel with a tax. Such a tax hinders access to those remedies in the same manner as a physical blockade. Some will get over the barriers separating them from justice. Others will be unable to enjoy the benefits of the supreme law.

In this respect, I repeat what I said a moment ago in a different context. A much larger tax might not impair access to wealthy citizens, corporations or well funded interest groups. A moderate tax might not actually prevent access to our economic middle classes but every burden hinders access and makes it more difficult. To our poor citizens who may be assumed to need the protection of theCharter the most, any tax is calculated by its very nature to impair access to or protection of Charterrights and values.

I conclude, therefore, that this tax does impair constitutional rights, values and protections. . . Canada submitted that the Chambers judge here greatly exceeded the scope of the doctrine of judicial notice, which is limited to matters that are so generally known and accepted that they cannot be questioned, or matters that can be verified "by resort to sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned." (R. v. Potts (1982)1982CanLII 1751 (ON CA), 66 C.C.C. (2d) 219 at 226 (Ont. C.A.).)

The rule of law led the Court to confer temporary validity on the laws of Manitoba which were unconstitutional because they had been enacted only in English, in contravention of theManitoba Act, 1870. The Court developed this remedial innovation notwithstanding the express terms of s. 52(1) of theConstitution Act, 1982, that unconstitutional laws are "of no force or effect", a provision that suggests that declarations of invalidity can only be given immediate effect. The Court did so in order to not "deprive Manitoba of its legal order and cause a transgression of the rule of law" (p. 753). Reference re Manitoba Language Rights therefore stands as another example of how the fundamental principles articulated by preamble have been given legal effect by this Court. [para. 99; emphasis added.] . . These principles may give rise to very abstract and general obligations, or they may be more specific and precise in nature. The principles are not merely descriptive, but are also invested with a powerful normative force, and are binding upon both courts and governments. "In other words", as this Court confirmed in theManitoba Language Rights Reference,supra, at p. 752, "in the process of Constitutional adjudication, the Court may have regard to unwritten postulates which form the very foundation of the Constitution of Canada". [para. 54; emphasis added.] . . But aside from Charter breaches, the third component of the rule of law, that the relationship between the state and the individual be regulated by law, could not be fulfilled if access to the courts (and, I would add, other independent tribunals exercising quasi-judicial functions) were effectively prohibited. Not only would individuals be unable to have their rights determined vis-à-vis the government or other private persons; governments would also be stymied in the execution of many of their executive and enforcement functions.

Page 249 of 442 . . As Dickson C.J.C. stated in B.C.G.E.U., ". . . it would be inconceivable that Parliament and the provinces should describe in such detail the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Charter and should not first protect that which alone makes it in fact possible to benefit from such guarantees, that is, access to a court". (At 230.) In other words, if "the relationship between the state and the individual must be regulated by law" (see Quebec Secession Reference, at para. 71), the state should not impede access to that law — otherwise, the 'regulating' may not take place. Dickson C.J.C. also expressly adopted the statement made by Nemetz C.J.B.C. in B.C.G.E.U. (supra, at 406) that "Any action that interferes with such access by any person or groups of persons will rally the court's powers to ensure the citizen of his or her day in court. . . . As we have already indicated, interferencefromwhatever source falls into the same category." (My emphasis.) . . As well, I agree with Professors Hutchinson and Monahan, who warn in more dramatic terms that anyone committed to democracy should be "wary of constraints that seek to substitute the cold hand of philosophy for popular judg[e]ment, no matter how presently plausible or attractive they might appear." (Supra, at 123, quoted by Newman at 238.) But giving full effect to access to justice does not affect the substantive content of any law; it seeks to preserve and facilitate the proper operation of all (valid) laws, no matter what their content. . . right of access to the courts is in no way limited to the vindication of rights set out in the Charter. Rather, the rule of law encompasses the right of citizens to a "separate and independent branch of government" — the judiciary — for the determination of rights and obligations. Therefore, to deprive citizens of access to the courts for the determination of their rights, even if this is accomplished through legislation, must be inconsistent with the rule of law. [at 426-27; emphasis added.]

Since independent tribunals have become important arbiters of legal rights and obligations in our society in substitution for courts of law, I would include them in the category of the "judiciary" for purposes of this case. As the Supreme Court of Canada stated in Paul v. British Columbia (Forest Appeals Commission) 2003 SCC 55 (CanLII), [2003] 2 S.C.R. 585:

While there are distinctions between administrative tribunals and courts, both are part of the system of justice. Viewed properly, then, the system of justice encompasses the ordinary courts, federal courts, statutory provincial courts and administrative tribunals. [para. 22] 2005 BCCA 631 (CanLII) *******

134 (1)A council or council committee

(a) has power, under the signature of the mayor, to summon witnesses for examination on oath respecting matters related to the administration of the municipality, and

(b) has the same power to enforce the attendance of witnesses and compel them to give evidence as is vested in a court of law in civil cases.

(2)A member of council or the corporate officer may administer the oath to or take the solemn affirmation of a witness.

Page 250 of 442 (3)A witness may be examined, cross examined and re-examined according to the rules and practice of the Supreme Court in civil cases. . . 143 (1)A council may establish and appoint a commission to do one or more of the following:

(a) operate services;

(b) undertake operation and enforcement in relation to the council's exercise of its authority to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements;

(a) a select committee of a council,

(b) a standing committee of a council, or

Page 251 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Water-bottling company in Powell River Date: June 10, 2020 3:25:32 PM

CaroleAnn

From: Kristin Miller Sent: June 10, 2020 2:48 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: Water-bottling company in Powell River

Mayor Formosa and City Councillors: It has come to my attention that a water-bottling plant is being promoted for Powell River, and that the matter will be discussed at City Council. I want to state my strong objections to this proposal.

The waterfall at Toba Inlet should not be industrialized or exploited, nor should pristine waters elsewhere in BC be exploited or industrialized Plastic water bottles usually become garbage and litter. Fossil fuels are used in making water bottles and this adds to pollution and climate change Setting up a bottling corporation in Powell River will not help the city to become more sustainable or environmentally responsible Water should belong to all citizens, it should not be privatized or treated as an industrial commodity

I encourage City Council to consider the impact of this proposal, and to reject it. Sincerely, Kristin Miller

Page 252 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Fwd: Bottled water plant Date: June 11, 2020 11:58:56 AM

Mayor and Council, I am appalled at the very idea of bringing a water bottling enterprise to Powell River/qathet region. This goes against the values of many of the people living here. Perhaps it is time for you to put this idea on hold and confer with the people of Powell River/qathet region to work collaboratively to build a healthy community where people come before economics. This idea sacrifices community in the interest of economics and reflects an old paradigm. We are looking for forward-thinking leadership rather than more of the "same old" that is destroying our planet.

Lyn Stoffels

Page 253 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Fwd: re bottled water project Date: June 10, 2020 1:37:22 PM

To Mayor and Council,

I strenuously object to a bottling water business here in Powell River or anywhere for that matter. I do realize that there are water shortages around the world but bottling water will not solve this problem. We need to encourage businesses that are environmentally friendly here in Powell River. We should not be driven solely by economic considerations.

Thank you Cynthia Barnes

Our children are counting on us to act on climate change

------Forwarded message ------From: Cynthia Barnes Date: Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 1:07 PM Subject: re bottled water project To: Dave Formosa , CaroleAnn Leishman >, Russell Brewer , Rob Southcott

I think that a business to bottle water is a horrid idea. We need to choose businesses that are not harmful to our environment. Making money cannot be the sole driver in this town. I have blind cc d this to supporters of Climate Action Powell River .

Sincerely Cynthia Barnes

Our children are counting on us to act on climate change

Page 254 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: FYI Date: June 11, 2020 8:32:09 AM

We appose companies coming to Powell River to take our surface fresh water. Pat and Andy Gerlach

Page 255 of 442 From: a To: City of Powell River Subject: Ground Water Date: June 11, 2020 8:16:16 AM

Dear Mayor Formosa please rethink your position on selling any water from Powell River (veiling it as ground water or not) this is wrong on so many levels...and I think you know it too. We do not agree with what you are doing .Please stop. Yours truly April Darroch

Page 256 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Groundwater Regulation Date: June 11, 2020 7:00:39 AM

I request council choose option 1: Bottling prohibition of non-City water: That staff be directed to prepare an amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 that in all zones prohibits the bottling of water and other beverages where the source of the water is other than the municipal water supply supplied directly to the property on which the bottling is taking place

I hope council will do all it can to protect our resources within their jurisdiction.

Thank you Jennifer Kluczynski

Page 257 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: I Oppose Bottling Water in Our Local Region Date: June 10, 2020 7:54:22 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

Please do not allow bottling of surface water in this region. I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Monique Wells

Page 258 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River; CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: I’m against bottling of water in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 12:59:26 AM

Dear Council

I write to you as a PRIVATE citizen and I hope my words can be kept with that in mind.

I’m shocked to hear that Councillor Doubt, Southcott and Elliott would be in support of this. Where are your labour roots? Where is your social justice and environmental lens ?

Does council really believe that this is a good idea? The world needs to move away from the bottling of ANY type of water.

Is council afraid that saying no means Powell River is anti jobs? Anti economic investment ?

This is hardly the case.

I ask council to get rid of this ridiculous decision and find opportunity elsewhere that benefits our community as a whole and doesn’t negatively impact the environment.

Thank you for taking the time to read my email.

Best

Rob Hill

Page 259 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Letter in Opposition to the Proposed Motion for Bottling of Surface Water Date: June 11, 2020 11:57:38 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my deep concern and strong opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

According to Earth-policy.org's "Bottled Water: Pouring Resources Down the Drain," "More than 17 million barrels of oil are required to produce enough plastic water bottles to meet America’s annual demand for bottled water.

Water is a public resource, one that should not be privatized and sold for profit. At a time when we as a community should be committed to protecting our natural resources, creating policies and bylaws that promote sustainability and respect that traditional land of indigenous communities, the decision to allow the bottling of surface water in this region would be a sign that short term corporate gains stand before the long term resilience of the community. And according to the Earth Policy Institute, water shortages have been reported in the Great Lakes region near water bottling plants.

We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority.

Sincerely,

Megan Cole

Writer and Journalist (

Page 260 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: Dave Formosa; CaroleAnn Leishman; Rob Southcott; Maggie Hathaway; Jim Palm; Cindy Elliott; George Doubt Subject: Letter re: Council Motion to pursue BOTTLING WATER of Surface water in POWELL RIVER Date: June 11, 2020 11:20:38 AM

June 11, 2020

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in our region.

Our community has demonstrated that it values the environment and Council has shown it too supports that value in the Community Sustainability Plan.

There is an excellent vision in the Sustainable Community plan and wonderful principles.

What happened to community consultation on issues!

Thank you.

Linda Rosen

Powell River BC V8A4Y2

Page 261 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 9:51:50 AM

I do not want to see bottling of water allowed in the Powell River area

Page 262 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 8:16:46 AM

Dear Mayor and Council, I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region. I urge you to focus on other creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect our natural resources. Thank you. Sincerely, Wendy Kerr

Page 263 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Date: June 10, 2020 7:13:22 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Renita Jager

Page 264 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Date: June 10, 2020 5:40:04 PM

No way in this beautiful town! Mr mayor don't Evan think about

Page 265 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Date: June 10, 2020 12:18:15 PM

Hello I am a Powell River resident who would like to voice concern over the bottling of groundwater here. This email is what I found when looking for city counsil emails, if you have a better email for me to send this to that would be appreciated.

Thanks Maia Wade

Page 266 of 442 From: To: Cindy Elliott; CaroleAnn Leishman; ; Dave Formosa; George Doubt; City of Powell River; Jim Palm; Maggie Hathaway; Rob Southcott Date: June 11, 2020 10:02:26 AM

To: Powell River Mayor and council

Mayor Dave Formosa [email protected]

604-485-8601

Councillor CarolAnn Leishman [email protected]

Councillor Rob Southcott [email protected]

604-414-8910

Councillor Maggie Hathaway

[email protected]

604-414-5087

Councillor Jim Palm [email protected]

604-414-5960

Councillor Cindy Elliot [email protected]

604-223-0054

Councillor George Doubt [email protected]

604-414-9383

CC: Denise Smith

Tla'amin Nation

Page 267 of 442 Lands and Resources, Building Permits, Harvesting Permits and Referrals [email protected]

Dear mayor and council

Please recognize that any legal front or backdoor bylaw that might allow for bottling and selling water is Extremely dangerous!

We don't need to look far to find a prime example of a corporate heist of epic proportions in the name of 'progress' or 'development' of our 'resources' in BC.

In Chilliwack, Nèstle is robbing the public blind!

According to the Council of Canadians, Nèstle takes 265 Million litres each year! https://canadians.org/analysis/chilliwack-chapter-wants-nestle-stop-profiting-water

This is a VERY slippery slope...

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) considers water that is not 'free-flowing' to be a resource, open to foreign control, dissolving our democratic control over our resources.

In her book Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism, Joyce Nelson devotes a chapter to the looming issue of bulk water exports. https://watershedsentinel.ca/articles/site-c-nawapa/

With the climate crisis unfolding, it would be unwise to allow any private interests take hold over our source of life!

Consider that is factory will only marginally provide employment, the only ones profiting will be a select few . This industry is not sustainable and not environmentally smart.

Page 268 of 442 provide to the city. Again anything done behind doors and not transparently is already going down the wrong road. Should not this council not know that from recent failures.

There are many opportunities to use the wild resources and environment in this area that do not require stripping away the life blood of the entire system.

This water may come from a glacier but it travels to the inlet and ocean where it becomes everyone’s resource, being hijacked to be sold to the entitled is a theft.

Raymond P FAIRWEATHER , concerned and disappointed Powell River citizen. qathet / Powell River, BC -- As in the Army, I have never had a bad day Fly fishing, some damn uncomfortable days but never a bad one! Everyone must believe in something and I believe in Fly Fishing and Fly Tying and believe I will A member of the order of the Odonata

Page 269 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Motion Re: bottling water Date: June 10, 2020 7:46:26 PM

2020/06/10

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

One of the things that impressed me about Powell River and part of the reason I chose to purchase property and move to this community was that there was a Community Sustainability Plan. Here was a community that valued the environment and I wanted to be a part of that community.

The bottled water industry is not sustainable. It messes with the ecosystem, produces waste and not a commodity I support the selling of.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources. Thank you.

Patricia Rudiak

Powell River, BC

Page 270 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Motion to bottle water Date: June 11, 2020 8:06:57 AM

I am opposed to the motion to bottle ground or surface water. Thank you Leanne Beauregard

Page 271 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Nels Bonnie Johanson Date: June 11, 2020 8:36:26 AM

Powell River City Councillors,

Is it true that you are considering selling our precious water? We understand we need money coming into Powell River but please reconsider this if it is on the table. Nothing good comes from behind closed doors. If you are considering this please bring it into the light. We know at times this town seems to be against everything. We usually are willing to consider and back ideas that will help our town. Not this. If you do plan on going through with the idea please put transparency out there too. The pros and the cons. All we see is the cons at this point; water restrictions, water metering, lowered water pressure, the contractor receiving their quota of water before the city(as per free trade agreement), impact on the environment from the bottles. The country will not back out of the Free Trade Agreement if this doesn’t work out for Powell River . As we see it, once the commitment is made we are obligated. Is the company a Canadian company or in whole or in part owned by a USA company? Would you please address these issues with a reply.

Thank you Nels and Bonnie Johanson

Page 272 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: No Bottled Water Plant Date: June 11, 2020 8:43:56 AM

I am writing to express how much I oppose the idea of a bottled water plant in Powell River. The privatization of water is destroying many parts of the world and we need to do everything possible to prevent this from happening locally. Please vote no on any bylaw that would allow the collection of any water, ground or surface to make a profit. I will be extremely displeased with the Mayor and council if they allow this to go forward.

John Kenwood

Powell River BC

Page 273 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: No bottled water! Date: June 11, 2020 8:23:21 AM

Attention Mayor and Council,

Change your direction and write a bylaw that prohibits bottling of water of any kind!!! I oppose companies coming to our region to bottle up our surface fresh water!

Sincerely and very concerned, Monique Labusch

Page 274 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: No selling my children’s water Date: June 11, 2020 5:55:46 AM

To whom it may concern

As with the rest of the residents and city councils on all of the entire.Vancouver Island OUR CHI:DRENS WATER IS NOT FOR SALE.

Such a typical disappointment in our Mayor and his yes men that our children’s water is even up for debate never mind for sale. Your voters are all ready very upset at the 600% increase to village taxes due to your multiple raises given to yourself. Selling off our drinking supply is not going to help your next election, not any of you.

A born and raised Village of Powell River resident Winter

Page 275 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: NO to bottled drinking water of any type Date: June 11, 2020 8:56:05 AM

To whom it may concern,

Allowing ground water/surface water to be bottled here in Powell River goes against everything Powell River symbolizes. Please reconsider... every person I talk to does NOT want this to occur. They are against bottling water.

And as a side note, allow the restraunts on marine to have parking stall patios! Its time to support local businesses and say no thankyou to big companies looking to exploit our resources!

Thankyou

Page 276 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: No to bottled water Date: June 11, 2020 10:19:38 AM

Hello, I am emailing to voice my concern and strong opposition to the bottled water bylaw that is being considered. As someone who spent a number of years working for an environmental charity and has a solid background of understanding in the detriment of bottled water to the environment (and in turn to the population), I am shocked that this is even being considered. Powell River is a pristine place that should be leading the way to sustainable and eco-friendly practices - not stepping back and creating further pollution! If anything, I thought Powell River would work towards an initiative of becoming a bottle-free community, but this is quite the opposite! Here are a few facts about bottled water that cannot be ignored: - Plastic bottles can take 450 years or more to break down and decompose. Some estimates push that number closer to 1,000 years. - Bottled water is about 3,000 percent more expensive per gallon than tap water. - Bottled water is almost 2,000 times more energy-intensive to produce than tap water. - Researchers recently tested bottled water for microplastic particles and found that 93 percent of the water tested contained some sort of microplastic, including polypropylene, polystyrene, nylon, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). - Tap water is strictly regulated by Health Canada and the provinces and territories, whereas bottled water is not. To me, this is the worst. Many tests have been done on bottled water and found that it didn't even come close to the standards and regulations of tap water. - It takes three times the water to make the bottle as it does to fill it. If this doesn't scream waste of resources, I don't know what does. As a community member, I believe this is a decision that should be discussed at length with the public before any decision is made. I encourage you to think about the future of our town beyond profits and put our resources into green solutions instead.

Thank you,

Kaylin Foisy

Page 277 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: CaroleAnn Leishman Subject: No to bottling plant for surface water Date: June 11, 2020 9:42:54 AM

Dear Mayor and Council; I absolutely oppose the invitation to companies to bottle water, even surface water, from Powell River to sell elsewhere in the world. It is not the type of business that this Pearl of the Sunshine Coast should be encouraging for a vast number of reasons, environmental (on so many levels) being the first and foremost on the list. Please, I know you are trying to promote business in the area, but NOT THIS! Annabelle Tully-Barr Powell River, BC

Page 278 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: No to bottling water. Date: June 11, 2020 6:40:01 AM

Dear mayor and council I am extremely concerned about your consideration of bottling surface water! https://www.prpeak.com/news/city-of-powell-river-looks-at-bottling-of-water-request- 1.24137857?fbclid=IwAR2Su9c-5w8UHrYVALFEIwutjJAutoJ4xPKDKJSLLMTHmRpt5l- ONPYYih8 Please recognize that any legal front or backdoor bylaw that might allow for bottling and selling water is Extremely dangerous! We don't need to look far to find a prime example of a corporate heist of epic proportions in the name of 'progress' or 'development' of our 'resources' in BC. In Chilliwack, Nèstle is robbing the public blind! They pay $2.25 dollars for every MILLION litres of water that they take! (Worth 2 million on the bottled water market) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/nestl%C3%A9-b-c-water-deal-too-cheap- says-ndp-1.2964709 According to the Council of Canadians, Nèstle takes 265 Million litres each year! https://canadians.org/analysis/chilliwack-chapter-wants-nestle-stop-profiting-water This is a VERY slippery slope... NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) considers water that is not 'free-flowing' to be a resource, open to foreign control, dissolving our democratic control over our resources. In her book Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism, Joyce Nelson devotes a chapter to the looming issue of bulk water exports. https://watershedsentinel.ca/articles/site-c-nawapa/ With the climate crisis unfolding, it would be unwise to allow any private interests take hold over our source of life! With gratitude and respect,

Jason Addy

Page 279 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: NO to commercial water harvesting in Powell River Date: June 10, 2020 4:46:18 PM

Dear Mayor Formosa and all councillors,

Please re-consider your decision "Bottling prohibition of ground water, plus regulation of water bottling: That staff be directed to prepare an amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 that permits water bottling, except for water from groundwater sources, with a complementary amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Business Licence Bylaw 2226, 2010 to require that a water bottling business demonstrate that the source water is not groundwater."

Please - this is so wrong on so many levels.

Climate change is proven to have great effect on water availability for necessary public (drinking & household, farming, fire fighting) purposes.

Our lakes and waterways are an integral part of an ecosystem that is already under attack. They are not there to be exploited for corporate profit, whether it's from exploiting groundwater or surface water.

Worldwide, the sale of bottled water is one of the major causes of pollution on an almost unimaginable scale. Manufacturing and shipping generate enormous quantities of CO2; bottles, cans and unrecyclable plastic packaging choke up landfills, rivers, beaches and oceans.

Here in Powell River lots of people and organizations are doing their level best to reduce pollution and promote a more sustainable way to live and do business. People are finding new and innovative ways to set up and run viable businesses here without damaging the environment.

Allowing a water bottling enterprise to set up shop here would be such a sad step back towards "business as usual". "Business as usual" has almost killed the world.

Over the last few months we have learned that we have to, and can, do things differently. Better. To last. Not for a quick buck, but for our world to survive.

So, please reconsider your decision. Thank you for considering our request.

Adrian and Lot Sparham

Page 280 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: no to sale of water Date: June 11, 2020 8:21:39 AM

To the Mayor & Council

I am not in favor of the plan to sell water to a for-profit water bottling company. I feel this decision would be short sighted and unethical based solely on short term financial gain.

Regardless of drought conditions companies have historically continued bottling water to hit their profit margin with no regard to surrounding communities in peril. Powell River could have a severe drought and the company would continue to take its quota.

One quarter of the 89 billion litres of bottled water consumed every year are bought outside of the country where they are produced. Transportation of the bottles produces large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions contributing significantly to climate change. The mass of plastic discarded from the use of bottled water is too much for existing landfills, and seems to end up in the ocean exacerbating environmental issues that we have no solution for. Plus bottled water is not healthier than tap water. So why support this?

We need progressive thoughtful ethical decisions where profit does not define the ''greater good."

Yours truly

Susanne Gray

Page 281 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: No to Water Bottling Date: June 10, 2020 8:55:20 PM

I am writing to express my objection to permitin any bottling and sale of ground or surface water. I will refer you to the City Website under Sustainability. https://powellriver.ca/pages/sustainability

The City of Powell River is committed to a sustainable future. For us, a sustainable community is one with a robust, resilient economy supporting a strong, equitable, inclusive society, and within a highly functioning natural environment. It is about living well today while preparing for the future.

The City worked with the Tla’amin First Nation, Powell River Regional District, School District 47, Vancouver Island University, and many local citizens and volunteer organizations in 2007 to develop the Sustainability Charter. Approximately 300 community members attended a 2007 event.

Nowhere in any of those documents does it refer to the bottling of surface or ground water.

In this time of ecological collapse, do not further exacerbate the problem. Thank you, Rob Hughes

Page 282 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: No water bottling period! Date: June 10, 2020 3:28:01 PM

Dear Mayor and Councillors, I am writing to express my concerns that Powell River should NOT allow any water bottling plants whatsoever. I oppose allowing the bottling of our surface fresh water for profits! This is a precious natural resource that must be protected, not abused.

Sincerely, Lisa Stretton

Page 283 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: No, No, No, Not a good idea Date: June 11, 2020 8:16:36 AM

Please count this email as an objection to sales of surface water being approved.

Donna Vance

Here’s the motion, and yes it’s real:

Bottling prohibition of ground water, plus regulation of water bottling: That staff be directed to prepare an amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 that permits water bottling, except for water from groundwater sources, with a complementary amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Business Licence Bylaw 2226, 2010 to require that a water bottling business demonstrate that the source water is not groundwater." So this allows any surface water to be bottled and then shipped overseas or across Canada or to the US and sold at between 2000x to 32000x profit to the corporation. Waterfalls, creeks, rivers, glaciers, I imagine there is a lot of water you can claim is surface water and not groundwater if you put your mind to it! Even though it is still removing water from the hydrologic cycle!

Page 284 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: No Date: June 11, 2020 10:30:43 AM

Page 285 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Objection to bottling water Date: June 10, 2020 2:59:48 PM

Dear City Council, It has come to my attention that there is talk of allowing bottling of surface water in our region (Toba Inlet?). If there is truth behind these rumours I would like to voice my opinion emphatically against such environmentally archaic and destructive practises. Not only is it a dinosaurs game to be selling off our most precious local resource but it is antithetical to combatting climate change.

Kind Regards, Callie Ryan

Powell River, BC

Page 286 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: objection to selling & bottle PR area water Date: June 11, 2020 10:40:16 AM

Dear Mayor and Council, Please accept this short email as an objection to your approval of allowing Powell River area water to be sold and bottled and a request to change your minds and disallow for the sale of our beautiful water.

Our council has previously halted the sale of water in single use containers at municipal sites in recognition of the massive amount of pollution caused by single use plastic bottles so I am absolutely unable to understand why the council would want to pave the way for our precious water to be used in single use plastic bottles.

Further, water is among the last of all our natural resources not to be treated as a commodity and sold. Please keep it that way.

Lastly, there is absolutely no long term benefit to Powell River in allowing for this. Any small economic benefit would be outweighed by the pollution and the loss of our sovereignty over our most precious resource: our water.

Please take the time to reconsider your decision and stop this before you start.

Sincerely, Mrs. Brenda Butula

Page 287 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposed to bottling any water in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 8:04:59 AM

As a resident of Powell River I am opposed to the bottling of any water from the community or rural districts.

Mark Lemna

Powell River, BC

Page 288 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposing proposed motion before Council Date: June 10, 2020 8:48:27 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region, including but not limited to Toba Inlet and Kahloose Nation territory.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Heather Thrasher

Page 289 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: opposition to bottling our water for free Date: June 11, 2020 8:08:34 AM

I am opposed to our water being bottled for any reason ground or otherwise. Please vote against this motion.

Thanks.

Richard Armstrong

Page 290 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposition to bottling surface water in the community Date: June 10, 2020 11:05:22 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Mila Barbour

Page 291 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposition to bottling water plant! Date: June 10, 2020 7:45:24 PM

To the Mayor and members of City Council, I am writing to voice my opposition to any proposal to sell our greatest resource: fresh water, or in other words to allow a water bottling plant in Powell River. Sincerely, Liz Brach

Page 292 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposition to Bottling Water Date: June 10, 2020 10:24:59 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I'm writing to express my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow the bottling of surface water in our area.

Please consider sustainable ways of developing our economy that respect this beautiful area and that reflect the values of the citizens.

Sincerely,

Kirsten Clarkson

How to walk in like you've already got the part -

Page 293 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposition to motion to purpose bottling/extraction of water source. Date: June 11, 2020 8:43:34 AM

To whom it may concern,

I am strongly opposed to our water source(ground or surface)being bottled or extracted etc. from our natural resources in Powell River ®ion, at this time of dire emergence ..Toba waterfall. Sincerely,

Marnie Hollingsworth

Powell River BC

Page 294 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: CaroleAnn Leishman; Subject: Opposition to motion to purpose bottling/extraction of water source in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 11:03:40 AM

To Whom this May Concern:

My name is Cayce Hollingsworth, and I am a member of the Youth Council. The council always wants to hear our feedback and thoughts, so here you have it. I am strongly opposed to our water source, ground or surface, being bottled or extracted. I have lived here my whole life, and have had the opportunity to see Powell River flourish throughout the years. Our fresh, beautiful water does not need to be SOLD! Our water is sacred to us, you can't go anywhere else and find the same fresh, clean water. I do appreciate all the work and changes the council has made to Powell River, which has made it bloom. But selling, extracting and. bottling our water does not need to happen! We don't need that type of development/ business here in Powell River.

I hope you take this into consideration.

Thank you for your time,

Cayce Hollingsworth

Powell River Youth Council

Page 295 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposition to sale of H2O rights in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 11:08:29 AM

To the board of the Powell River city Council,

Speaking for myself and my seven-year-old son, I can say that we strongly object to the sale of any water rights in and around Powell River.

If you think for one second that draining water excessively from one area will not have an impact on our local aquifer, then I am greatly disappointed with our city Council.

Our aquifer is what gives our little paradise its beauty and life. If you take the water away, you will have a serious negative impact on our ecosystem. Resulting in irreversible damage that our children will have to deal with, long after we are gone. One of the species of plants that would be at a great risk from a diminishing aquifer, is the western red cedar. Which I’m sure you’re all aware, is a very important plant to the first nations who are indigenous to this area. Is selling water rights more important than preserving and supporting the cultural practices of First Nations?

This Issue needs to be brought to the citizens of Powell River and Quathet Regional District, in the form of a referendum. No short term monetary gain, justifies destroying the environment that we are leaving to our children.

WE OBJECT TO THE BOTTLING OF ANY SURFACE WATER IN OR AROUND POWELL RIVER

Sincerely, Georgia Glassford

Page 296 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River; Jim Palm Cc: Subject: Opposition to the export of City Surface Water Date: June 11, 2020 8:41:23 AM

I understand there is a motion going before Council tonight that could have a major impact on the surface water that we have available within the city to support our environment, allow us to grow crops, and ensure our sustainability. I am opposed to allowing companies to come to our region to bottle up our surface fresh water. Once this gate is open, we have no recourse to go back and we will have to live with the potentially dire consequences of this type of decision should Council choose to move forward. More importantly future generations will have to live with these consequences. Given the pandemic we are living in right now and the ways in which we have had to come together to be less dependent on outside sources, the need to preserve and maintain our valuable resources has become more apparent and critical. Our water ways, streams, creeks, and rivers feed our drinking water sources, support our forest land and allow us to grow crops. The amendment bylaw to restrict usage to surface water is not enough. The motion should be opposed.

As you will no doubt be aware, there are many municipalities across BC struggling to ensure availability of water in their areas due to high usage by industry and over development. Please do not sell out Powell River to a similar fate by allowing this motion to go forward.

I look forward to hearing from you with regards to this matter.

Thank you for all you do to support our community.

With respect and appreciation,

Liz Kellough

Powell River, BC

Take care of one another, wash your hands, and keep your distance. We are in this together!

Page 297 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: opposition to water bottling plant in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 8:27:01 AM Attachments: Letter to Council re Water Bottling Plant.docx

Dear Mayor and Council,

Thank you for your service to our beautiful community. I can not support inviting a water bottling plant to Powell River. While I appreciate the need to increase economic diversity in our beloved community, this is not the business for us. I am so inspired by our community's sustainability plan and this does not align with that commitment.

I have attached my full letter of opposition for your consideration.

Respectfully, Darcy Kaltio

Page 298 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposition to Water Bottling Date: June 11, 2020 8:55:27 AM

This email is to register my opposition to supporting any commercial bottling of water for resale from our area, including groundwater and surface water. Water is a basic human right and should not be sold - period. I object to the current proposed bylaw amendments that would allow a water bottling facility in our community.

Pat Martin

Powell River, BC

Page 299 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposition to water licence Date: June 11, 2020 10:38:40 AM

Dear Powell River Mayor and Council, I am emailing to express my opposition to the proposal on the table tonight regarding commercialization of public water. Sincerely, Ari Neimand

Page 300 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Our Water Supply Date: June 11, 2020 8:40:09 AM

Hello Powell River Town Council,

It has recently come to my attention that Powell River is planning to sell our water supply to a huge corporation. As a tax payer, I do not consent to this. Please advise whether or not there is truth to this rumour.

Thank you, Donna Zielasko, concerned citizen and tax payer

Page 301 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: our water Date: June 11, 2020 8:00:49 AM

Please note that our water should not ever be for sale. Period. Shelley Russell

Page 302 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: PLEASE -- NO bottled water plant on the Upper Sunshine Coast !!! Date: June 10, 2020 7:10:54 PM

Dear Mayor Formosa and Council Members,

I am writing to respectfully register my vehement opposition to the proposed motion that would allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are many creative, responsible, environmentally-friendly ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you for stopping this seriously BAD idea!

Sincerely,

Wendy Pelton Whose aging memory recalls Powell River Citizens' efforts to eliminate bottled water from public vending machines, because it was so terrible for the environment. What has happened since, to change that point of view?

-- Wendy Pelton

Powell River, BC

"When Industry & Government go to bed together, it's the Public that gets screwed." Unknown Author

“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” Albert Einstein

“When you’re talking about complex issues of technology and regulation, it’s often lost on the public just how badly they’re being screwed.” San Jose Mayor Liccardo

Page 303 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Please circulate to Mayor and Council: Objection to water bottling facility Date: June 11, 2020 8:31:07 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

Allow me to register objection to the proposed motion allowing for the bottling of water in this region.

My family and I were drawn to Powell River in large part because we saw a community and local government willing (enthusiastic even) to meet the complex economic challenges of the 21st Century. To de-emphasize resource extraction and invest instead in technology, agriculture, tourism, and health.

Resource extraction in rural BC has played out over and over again with the same boom-bust cycles that rarely meet the needs of the local community for long. Our greatest successes rarely last even 3 generations (most last less than 1). Look at the world around us, we desperately need to think long term.

I moved here working in data science and design, now I'm developing agriculturally oriented biotechnology. The depth and diversity of creative intelligent people that live in this reason is incredible and I believe we have the leadership to match it. I hope you prove me right.

Let's work together to build a local economy resilient enough to handle the complex technological, social, and ecological challenges of our time. Let's develop this region so that our great grand kids look to us with pride.

Sincerely, Theo Rosenfeld

-- Theo Rosenfeld

Page 304 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Please don’t bottle up our surface water and sell it Date: June 11, 2020 8:28:08 AM

Don’t let us be a part of this problem. Thanks from concerned citizens

Page 305 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Please Prohibit Bottling of Surface Water Also! Date: June 11, 2020 1:20:26 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

Thank you for protecting the groundwater in our region from being bottled and removed from the hydrological cycle. Please include ALL water including surface water in your legislation. We are blessed with an abundance of fresh water here in the Powell River area although that could change as global climate change intensifies.

It is also ironic that bottled water companies market their products as healthy and pure. How pure would water from our region be if the whole area is sprayed with glyphosate by Western Forest Products? How many health conscious people would want to consume water bottled from sources sprayed with poison anyway?

All through this community people are creating work that enhances and respects the ecology that sustains this region and its economy. We don't need jobs that destroy the very resources we depend on.

So please prohibit the bottling and export of surface water as well as ground water.

Thank you, Jude Abrams

Page 306 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Please Prohibit Bottling of Surface Water Also! Date: June 11, 2020 8:19:25 AM

Dear Mayor and Council, I am writing to respectfully ask that you reconsider the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

I applaud your protection of groundwater and I ask you to extend that to surface water. Water is our most precious substance and while we are currently blessed with an abundance in this region, we could easily lose it if it's commodified! Especially as we experience the ongoing effects of global climate change. Also, any business which puts more single use plastic bottles into the waste stream doesn't make ecological sense.

Your concern about boosting jobs and the economy is good, yet there are many other creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

So please prohibit the bottling and export of surface water also. Thank you. For Planet Aqua, Terry L. Brown aka The Amphibiographer

Terry L. Brown "The Amphibiographer" Powell River, BC

"Get Out and Get Wet!"

Page 307 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Please view film before deciding Date: June 11, 2020 12:01:17 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

Please spend just a few minutes viewing this film before re-visiting the decision on whether or not to allow a water bottling enterprise here.

The little good such a business could do here in terms of revenue and employment would be offset countless times by the harm it causes. Powell River is better than that, and there are better solutions going forward.

Thank you very much,

Lot Sparham

------Forwarded message ------From: Wendy Pelton Date: Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 11:15 AM Subject: Link to Locally-Produced Short Film -- "The Toxic Footprint of Bottled Water"

Apologies for contributing to the abuse of this list! However, I thought those studying the topic would be interested in seeing the fact-filled film, mentioned by Ryan Barfoot:

The Toxic Footprint of Bottled Water --8-minute film produced by Alyssa Stapleton, former PR resident --click link above to watch on Vimeo

Alyssa encourages you to share this link.

Wendy

-- Wendy Pelton

Powell River, BC V8A 0P6

"When Industry & Government go to bed together, it's the Public that gets screwed." Unknown Author

“It has become appallingly obvious that

Page 308 of 442 our technology has exceeded our humanity.” Albert Einstein

“When you’re talking about complex issues of technology and regulation, it’s often lost on the public just how badly they’re being screwed.” San Jose Mayor Liccardo

Page 309 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Powell River water Date: June 10, 2020 7:01:41 PM

Dear Mayor and Council

Michael Gormley

Page 310 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: Dave Formosa; CaroleAnn Leishman; Rob Southcott; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Powell River"s Water Supply Date: June 11, 2020 10:11:12 AM

June 11, 2019 To Powell River Mayor and City Council RE: Powell River’s water supply

Water is our most valuable asset, we need to protect both our ground water and our surface water. Council has no right to make huge important decisions behind closed doors without any consultation with Powell River residents. We all have a right to know what is going on in our town, not just now but into the future. My understanding is that any arrangements that are made can have long term consequences, free trade agreements could lead to law suits and problems that could plague the town for decades. Yes we need jobs, but that is not a valid reason make important arrangements without input from residents.

Please stop this deal, explain the situation, allow residents to do their own research into the facts and into the very complex world of water. When I was a child right here in Powell River my father told me that in my lifetime wars would be fought about water and that water would become the most important substance on the earth, I thought that he was exaggerating, but now I see that he was very wise.

We all need water, we all have a right to know what happening to our water supply. Please advise all citizens of when there will be public meetings (virtual meetings if necessary or email notifications, whatever it takes) to inform all residents about your plans for our water supply.

Deb Waslewski

Powell River BC

Page 311 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: private water access concerns Date: June 11, 2020 11:58:26 AM

To whom it may concern,

Kind regards, Bryn and Cayla Politylo

Page 312 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Prohibiting the bottling of groundwater...all water. Date: June 11, 2020 9:43:52 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

The letter is to convey my strong opposition to the approval of licenses for the bottling, commercial sale or bulk export of ground or surface water in Powell River. I strongly support the creation of a land-use bylaw that prohibits the bottling, selling and export of any/all water in our town. This includes waterfalls, creeks, streams, rivers, glaciers, etc. Both ground water and surface water are at risk due to climate change and demand. We must protect it for our future and our children's future. Don't we want to be "on the map" for being leaders? For protecting what is essential and important? We have the power to be a strong example of good for other communities by setting high standards when it comes to the environment and our citizens. Please, let us choose to be that. It is a holistic picture here. Please see attatched poster.

Thank you. The Price/North Family Amy Price Lucas North Osha North (12yrs old) Annie North (9yrs old)

Page 313 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: proposal to bottle surface water Date: June 11, 2020 10:32:07 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my strong opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Sandy Dunlop

Page 314 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Proposed Bottled Water Bylaw Amendment Date: June 11, 2020 9:16:03 AM

To: The Mayor and Council of Powell River

I am writing to register my opposition to any bylaw amendment that permits water bottling for commercial sale, be it from groundwater, or surface water sources.

The arguments against the bottling and sale of water are well articulated by The Council of Canadians.

In short, there are five reasons to ban bottled water:

1) Bottled water leads to water shortages.

2) Bottled water leads to climate change.

3) Out landfills cannot support bottled water.

4) Bottled water is not safer.

5) Water is a human right.

Instead of wooing corporations to exploit and profit from the bottling of water, the Mayor and Council of Powell River should be working towards making Powell River a Blue Community by passing resolutions recognizing the human right to water, banning bottled water from municipal facilities and events, and promoting public water services. sincerely,

Page 315 of 442 David Jonasson

Powell River, BC

Page 316 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Proposed motion for bottling water in our region Date: June 11, 2020 8:24:39 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for collection and bottling of surface and/or aquifer water whether freestone flowing river, spring or glacier fed reservoir, or natural or dammed lake in the Powell River Qathet region.

In the wake of climate change, decreased precipitation, deforestation and increased forest fire risks, selling the rights of our most precious resource, water, is unconscionable. There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Sincerely, Tiana Nordstrom

Page 317 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Proposed Surface Water Bylaw Amendment Date: June 11, 2020 12:23:24 AM

To PRRD Mayor and Council,

Re: Amendment to Surface Water Bylaw

I am writing to express my alarm over the proposed bylaw amendment to allow Powell River Regional District surface waters to be bottled and sold by private companies.

I am strongly OPPOSED to this amendment.

Private companies must NOT be given access to our public waters. Further, I would support a proposal to ban plastic water bottles in the regional district.

Please do not proceed with this alarming amendment to our public surface waters.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Wood

Page 318 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Proposed water bottling facility- Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 8:56:12 AM

Dear Mayor and Council, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region and to the creation of a water bottling facility in the City of Powell River. There must surely be other less consumptive ways to bring long term jobs to this area. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely,

Mike Cawley

Page 319 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River; Subject: Proposed Water Bottling Plant Date: June 11, 2020 8:22:15 AM

Darcie MacFronton PO Box 273 Lund, BC V0N 2G0

June 10, 2020

Mayor and Council City Hall 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, BC V8A 1V4

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am opposed to the recently passed motion to draft a bylaw that - while prohibiting groundwater bottling - would allow surface water bottling in the qathet region. Surface water – what is the definition of surface water? Does that include waterfalls, rivers, creeks, glaciers? Harvesting water from those sources will have the effect of changing the salinity and acidity of the ocean waters, and the composition of lake waters, that those surface water sources empty into. Certainly removing surface water would affect/deplete the amount of groundwater. And just how is it possible that a water bottling business could “demonstrate that the source water is not groundwater"?

The proposed plan to barge water from Toba Inlet to be bottled in Powell River and then shipped - overseas or across Canada or to the US – ignores the very real climate catastrophes we face. You do realize our children and grandchildren will be the ones facing the worst crises due to climate change. Bottling water in plastic, expanding carbon use to ship the bottled water, selling it for huge corporate profits, none of it is supportable, from a climate or justice perspective.

Please do not let a private corporation get its hands/hooks into our water, whether groundwater or surface water, or any other water! Thank-you.

Sincerely,

Darcie MacFronton

Page 320 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River; Dave Formosa; CaroleAnn Leishman; Rob Southcott; Maggie Hathaway; Jim Palm; [email protected]; George Doubt; Subject: qathet region"s water Date: June 11, 2020 11:56:54 AM

To whom it may concern,

I ask that the city:

- support the Strathcona Regional District resolution asking the provincial government to stop approving licences for the bottling and commercial sale or bulk export of groundwater.

- change our bylaws to prohibit the bottling of groundwater in their land-use bylaws.

- to enact a bylaw that prohibits water bottling.

I encourage you to take action on my request to prohibit the bottling of water in your land-use bylaws or by means of a water bottling policy...

Water is becoming far too critical to allow it to be bottled and sold for profit by a few corporations or individuals while putting the water security of the people of your city/district at risk.

Leaders today need to make decisions for the future and a sustainable future depends on a healthy water source and ecosystem.

Thank you for supporting the health of Powell River, now and for future generations.

Warm regards,

Tara Penney

Page 321 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Re Bottled Water Date: June 10, 2020 3:48:05 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I hereby add my name to the many local voices that do NOT want ANY water bottled locally.

Page 322 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: re surface water bottling Date: June 11, 2020 9:47:50 AM

I realize that the company in question already has a license to take surface water from Toba INlet and that they are seeking a venue for bottling...this sounds quite innocuous ;or at least inevitable since they would likely just choose another town for their plant ..... until one considers the precedent set (water sold for corporate profit), the effect of taking surface water out of the local ecological system, and the amount plastic waste produced. Surely we can find or create other, sustainable, industries that would like to come to our little paradise.

Yours truly, Jean MacKenzie and Rick Giesing

Page 323 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Re: bottling water Toba Date: June 11, 2020 8:38:55 AM

Attn: Mayor and Council

I am opposed to bottling of water anywhere in our region, no bottling plant, no selling of ground water or any of our precious water resource under any pretext. Please redirect your staff to write a bylaw prohibiting the bottling of water of any kind.

Roisin Sheehy-Culhane

Page 324 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Re: Attention mayor and council. NO TO BOTTLED WATER. Date: June 11, 2020 10:17:57 AM

On Wed., Jun. 10, 2020, 8:28 p.m. Chad Lavoie, wrote: I am absolutely against having the bottled water industry I Powell river or anywhere for that matter. Along with just about every responsible member of thos community. No to bottles water of any kind.

Chad Lavoie

Page 325 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: re: bottling drinking water in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 7:59:44 AM

To whom it may concern,

It has came to my attention that Powell River is considering implementing bylaw changes on regards to bottling water within the city and qathet Regional District. As a concerned citizen, I wanted to write and express my support for the recommendations proposed by Bruce Gibbons of the Merville Water Guardians.

I ask that the city:

- support the Strathcona Regional District resolution asking the provincial government to stop approving licences for the bottling and commercial sale or bulk export of groundwater.

- change our bylaws to prohibit the bottling of groundwater in their land-use bylaws.

-to enact a bylaw that prohibits water bottling.

As Bruce Gibbons phrased it:

I encourage you to take action on my request to prohibit the bottling of water in your land-use bylaws or by means of a water bottling policy...

Water is becoming far too critical to allow it to be bottled and sold for profit by a few corporations or individuals while putting the water security of the people of your city/district at risk.”

Leaders today need to make decisions for the future and a sustainable future depends on a healthy water source and ecosystem.

Thank you for supporting the health of Powell River, now and for future generations. sincerely,

Carrie McKellar

Page 326 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: RE: Changing bylaws to permit BOTTLING WATER Date: June 10, 2020 5:15:01 PM

I am absolutely shocked to hear that our council (except for one) and Mayor are behind this backward thinking water bottling proposal. Please, do not sell our fresh water rights away to any private company. DO NOT change or amend our bylaws to this effect. And what do we propose the water is put into - PLASTIC!? I am against raising money for our city in this fashion and will raise my voice and share this with others. Devon Hanley

Powell River, BC

Page 327 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Re: concerning bottling plant proposal Date: June 10, 2020 2:40:42 PM

Yes please! It would mean alot to have my voice heard and considered.

Thank you,

Jessyca Van Belle

On Wed., Jun. 10, 2020, 1:46 p.m. City of Powell River, wrote:

Hi Jessyca,

Do you want me to include your email as correspondence at the next Council meeting?

Elaine Bidiuk

Legislative Assistant

City of Powell River

[email protected]

604 485-8670

From: Jessyca Van Belle Sent: June 10, 2020 1:29 PM To: City of Powell River Subject: concerning bottling plant proposal

To whom it may concern,

Page 328 of 442 Do not sell off our water to corporate interests.

Sincerely,

Jessyca Van Belle

Page 329 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Re: Email re: Water Bottling Regulations Date: June 10, 2020 4:59:00 PM

Hi Elaine, Thank you for forwarding on my letter. And yes, please include it as correspondence in the meeting. Lorrie Thompson

Sent from my iPad

On Jun 10, 2020, at 2:21 PM, City of Powell River wrote:

Hi Lorrie, Thank you for your email. I will distribute it to Mayor and Council and relevant Department Heads. Did you want me to include it as correspondence on the agenda for the next Council meeting?

Elaine Bidiuk Legislative Assistant City of Powell River [email protected] 604 485-8670

-----Original Message----- From: Lorrie Thompson Sent: June 10, 2020 2:10 PM To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling water

To whom it may concern, (Please forward to all city councillors.)

Sincerely, Lorrie Thompson

Page 330 of 442 From: l To: City of Powell River Subject: Re: Re Bottled Water Date: June 10, 2020 3:50:18 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I hereby add my name to the many local voices that do NOT want ANY water bottled locally.

Surely it's clear by now that there's enough plastic waste on the planet. To voluntarily add to all that at this point is simply reckless and ridiculous. And gives no care to future generations.

Lyla Smith

Page 331 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Re: surface water bylaw Date: June 11, 2020 11:40:37 AM

To: Powell River Mayor and council

Mayor Dave Formosa [email protected]

604-485-8601

Councillor CarolAnn Leishman [email protected]

Councillor Rob Southcott [email protected]

604-414-8910

Councillor Maggie Hathaway

[email protected]

604-414-5087

Councillor Jim Palm [email protected]

604-414-5960

Councillor Cindy Elliot [email protected]

604-223-0054

Councillor George Doubt [email protected]

604-414-9383

CC: Denise Smith

Page 332 of 442 Tla'amin Nation

Lands and Resources, Building Permits, Harvesting Permits and Referrals [email protected]

Dear mayor and council

Please recognize that any legal front or backdoor bylaw that might allow for bottling and selling water is Extremely dangerous!

We don't need to look far to find a prime example of a corporate heist of epic proportions in the name of 'progress' or 'development' of our 'resources' in BC.

In Chilliwack, Nèstle is robbing the public blind!

According to the Council of Canadians, Nèstle takes 265 Million litres each year! https://canadians.org/analysis/chilliwack-chapter-wants-nestle-stop-profiting-water

This is a VERY slippery slope...

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) considers water that is not 'free-flowing' to be a resource, open to foreign control, dissolving our democratic control over our resources.

In her book Beyond Banksters: Resisting the New Feudalism, Joyce Nelson devotes a chapter to the looming issue of bulk water exports. https://watershedsentinel.ca/articles/site-c-nawapa/

With the climate crisis unfolding, it would be unwise to allow any private interests take hold over our source of life!

Consider that is factory will only marginally provide employment, the only ones profiting will be a select few . This industry is not sustainable and not environmentally smart.

This is a bad idea. These companies are known for destroying watersheds and paying pennies for millions of litres of water. Think of how it is here when there is a summer drought and then

Page 333 of 442 add even less water and the potential for a wildfire.

There are many opportunities to use the wild resources and environment in this area that do not require stripping away the life blood of the entire system.

This water may come from a glacier but it travels to the inlet and ocean where it becomes everyone’s resource, being hijacked to be sold to the entitled is a theft.

I do not agree with the motion to allow our water to be sold.

Moriah Inkster, concerned and disappointed Powell River citizen. qathet / Powell River, BC

Page 334 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Re: Water bottling plant in Powell River Date: June 10, 2020 4:58:03 PM

June 10, 2020

Council:

RE: CONSIDERATION OF A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN POWELL RIVER I am in writing in firm opposition to any proposal to bring a water bottling plant to Powell River. In this age of severe and worsening climate crisis, it is absolute folly to support an industry that is only interested in profit and will endanger our precious water and the natural systems that exist because of that water. It may appear that we have an endless supply of water. We do not!

“Water is not a ‘resource’ or ‘economic opportunity’ but a sacred gift from Nature that is our responsibility to protect and use sparingly so that all life on Earth may flourish.” – David Suzuki

In an era when the world is dealing with the impacts of climate change, the bottled water industry requires massive amounts of fossil fuels to manufacture and transport its product.

Depending on transportation method and miles traveled, producing and transporting a single 16.9 ounce (1/2 liter) bottle consumes enough energy to run a 100-watt light bulb for 7 to 14 hours. Multiply that by the billions of bottles of water consumed by just North Americans in a year and that is a huge amount of energy. This dramatically affect our climate. Does Powell River want to contribute to the problem or be part of the solution?

A gallon of water weighs 8 pounds which is a lot of weight to move around when you are talking billions of gallons. The energy required to transport bottled water from the bottling plant to the store (especially when we are talking barges, then trucks, then barges, then trucks) represents 25 – 56% of the energy used in bottled water, depending on the distance it travels. Again, should we be part of the problem or the solution?

The production process requires three to five litres of water to produce a one litre of bottled water. If the water were to be barged to Powell River from Toba and processed here, I would assume that it would be Powell River water that would facilitate the production process. If that is the case, then that will deplete our ground water! That is not acceptable as it will put at risk the sustainability of our water sources. How does that mesh with the Community Sustainability Plan?

Page 335 of 442 In order to persuade people to spend up to 3,000 times what they spend on tap water, bottled water companies advertise their products as a safer and healthier alternative. Nothing could be further from the truth. Under the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, bottling plants are inspected on average only once every three years. The water may be ‘pure’ at source but goes through a lot of handling from one container to another. What means would be used to ensure purity?

Recognize ecological limits. Begin with an understanding of the earth’s limited capacity to support us; design economic and social systems to provide feedback when limits become clear.

Learn continuously. The natural world is highly complex; to live within its limits and those of our own society, we will pay attention to how it works and learn to thrive in harmony with it

Manage uncertainty. Exercise caution: when in doubt about the impacts of a project or initiative, we will take action to safeguard the environment and society! There is an excellent vision in the Sustainable Community plan and wonderful principles. Do you reject them now or honour them? I urge you to think very clearly before approving any project that does not “manage uncertainty” or “safeguard the environment and society”. Thank you for your consideration of my concerns. Respectfully J.P Doucet

Page 336 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River; [email protected]; Rob Southcott; Dave Formosa Cc: CaroleAnn Leishman; Maggie Hathaway; Jim Palm; Cindy Elliott; George Doubt Subject: Regarding Bottling Water Date: June 11, 2020 10:23:33 AM

Dear Mayor and Council, I understand that a motion for "Bottling prohibition of ground water, plus regulation of water bottling: That staff be directed to prepare an amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 that permits water bottling, except for water from groundwater sources, with a complementary amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Business Licence Bylaw 2226, 2010 to require that a water bottling business demonstrate that the source water is not groundwater.”, is before the city.

I am writing to register my opposition to the proposed motion and remind you that the youth of this community from Brooks High School placed a ban on bottled water being sold in the school because of the many problems and injustices it perpetuates. Why will you not listen to the youth of your community who spoke so loudly and clearly 10 years ago? Your high school students ten years ago knew the damage of this product and advocated loudly and clearly for their future needs. I believe Graham May and Chloe Langmade were involved in this project. Perhaps you should hear their reflections before moving forward with this damaging process.

Respect our precious resources that you yourself require is what is needed. You are selling out the ground you are standing on! I urge reconsideration.

Zoë Ludski

Page 337 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Regarding local water Date: June 11, 2020 8:37:43 AM

We should be concerned about our local water and concerned how the langbay community, Which is a part of Powell River, is being gouged to pay for water With the current state of the drinking water doe not meet the 43210 Drinking water standards.

Households in langbay pay $61.20 Per month for undrinkable water And then people have to buy water to drink.

Looking at the water reports online they don’t have UV units installed to disinfect surface water. These UV units are a priority to meet the 4,3,2,1, 0 drinking water. I’ve attached the inspection reports for the langbay water.

Page 338 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Rejection of Commercialization of Public Regional Water Date: June 11, 2020 10:04:45 AM

We are against commercialization of our water. Residence powell river, bc. My husband and i would to add our names and numbers. Jack Tracy 5, Christine Harris .

We support Carole Ann Leishman in her fight agaisnt commercialization of public regional water!

Page 339 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: selling bottled surface water Date: June 10, 2020 9:42:35 PM

Dear Dave and Council I do not agree with selling our water, and especially not in plastic bottles. simply, C Jobe Westview

Page 340 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Selling off of ground or surface water Date: June 11, 2020 12:00:56 PM

To whom it concerns,

It has been brought to my attention that there will be a special meeting this evening to address the issue of making an amendment to a previous directive prohibiting the selling of surface or ground water.

All our actions as citizens, wherever possible, need to take into consideration the outcome of that action and its effect on generations to come. What is the intention of the buyer? If it is to be used for drinking water for a community in need of potable water, then I would say that is a separate matter. If it is to be used for bottled water for individual consumption and the retail market that is a different scenario and one that just adds to the already mounting problem of too much plastic in the world.

The only scenario that holds any legitimacy is the selling of water from government to government where there is a real need; the sale of the commons to corporations is irresponsible and one of the main reasons for poverty and environmental degradation.

The federal government of Canada is looking to ban all plastics in the near future, and we need to support their endeavour to remove plastic from the waste stream.

Michael and Penny Gelber Powell River

Page 341 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Selling our ground water Date: June 11, 2020 11:57:28 AM

To Whom It May Concern. Please please please do not let any companies come into our beautiful community and exploit our ground water supply for profit. Water is not a never ending resource, and should be protected. The plastic pollution that this will produce alone should be enough to persuade you to vote no to this just for profit business. Help protect our community for future generations.

Sincerely Lora Reid. Powell River B.C.

Page 342 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: SELLING OUR WATER ~ WHAT??!!!!!! Date: June 11, 2020 11:32:37 AM

This is absolutely ABSURD..it is NOT yours to sell, What gives you the right to make such a major decision that will undoubtedly affect our whole community?

I DO NOT support this greedy endeavor whatsoever, who's benefiting from this? And what kind of rights will you be giving away ON OUR BEHALF? THEN WHAT??.. We will end up having to pay for our own water to a huge company that doesn't care. (This is wording it nicely)

Again..YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO RIGHT to do this!

As a First Nations person, I have seen so much taken away from us and decisions made on our behalf by people who have basically just greed for MORE money, WHY can you not just be satisfied with what you have? You have to deplete, and deplete and make more and more money...at what cost?

a seriously concerned member of the Tla Amin nation Cheryl Borgfjord

Page 343 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Selling our water Date: June 10, 2020 10:27:43 PM

I do not agree with you to sell our water. Amber Friedman

Page 344 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Selling our water Date: June 11, 2020 8:36:39 AM

Dear Mayor and council Please don’t sell any fresh water to be bottled by major corporations. You have a discussion about banning single use plastic in Powell River but you are willing to sell our natural resource to pollute other parts of the world? Not very global thinking! Vicki Pierobon Powell River

Page 345 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: selling Powell River"s water Date: June 10, 2020 6:21:25 PM

I absolutely oppose selling ANY of Powell River’s water to bottled water companies. These companies should be put out of business, not encouraged!!! They are destroying the planet.

I am shocked to hear this would even be considered after years of negative publicity and documentaries etc. about companies like Nestle profiting - and ruining - small towns by basically STEALING their most precious resource. I would rather pay more taxes than condone this abominable decision.

Wendy Twomey Powell River

Page 346 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Stop the bottled water project now Date: June 11, 2020 7:55:22 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

Please take the time to read about plastics, microplastics, fossil fuel use, the climate crisis (about which you passed a great sounding resolution) and the many ways in which plastic consumption and waste destroy so much in so many places. This article is informative. This article is also informative. Both of these articles are from The Guardian, a respected newspaper that does solid research. There is a great deal more research I would be happy to provide if you wish.

Beyond what some people portray as the environmental aspects of bottled water (I reject the term environmentalist, as it simply polarizes and makes for easy dismissal of critical concerns....the environment is our home, everywhere), there are issues of good public policy. The proposal Council has initially embraced is yet another in a long line of privatizing public resources (fresh water) for the enrichment of a private company, with the cleanup and many other damaging costs to be borne by the public at some future date. The same old economic model that has landed us in our current planetary disaster: Exploit and destroy resources for the benefit of the few (who never live where the damage is done) at the cost of the many.

Our most recent municipal election saw not quite 45% voter participation. There are many reasons why citizens do not participate in the political process, at all levels. One of them is that they see - time and again - politicians ignoring what is best for all of us and repeating the same mistakes, with mounting, exponential costs for so many.

Please further consider this issue and vote to defeat any further embrace of the disastrous idea to put our precious fresh water in plastic bottles and transport them all around this troubled planet for the profit of the few.

Sincerely,

John Young

Page 347 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Cc: Nicholas Simons; [email protected]; Subject: STOP THE SALE OF OUR WATER IMMEDIATELY - 06/22/20 Date: June 11, 2020 10:39:05 AM

To: The Powell River City Council

From: A very concerned and activist Powell River citizen - Thursday, June 11th, 2020

Page 348 of 442 I, for one, will not allow you to sell our precious water to anyone. This is NOT a commodity, and therefore must never be licensed for sale to greedy, immoral, billionaires and other profiteers. You may hide but you will be found out and we will take a stand to preserve our beautiful blue orb we all call home, especially when you endanger our homes and our communities. Think again, about your children, grandchildren and future generations. NO, NO, NO to the sale of water...

Page 349 of 442 Ms. Nikki-Lou Carter

Powell River, British Columbia, Canada,

Page 350 of 442 From: j t To: City of Powell River Subject: The use of our water Date: June 10, 2020 8:50:30 PM

To the Mayor and Council:

The water of this region belongs to us all - the humans, the animals and the plants. This water, both ground water and surface water, is not for sale, and should be protected and preserved for all time.

Please consider passing a bylaw that will protect this precious resource for our children’s children.

It should not be sold, it should not be exported, and it definitely should not be put in single use plastic bottles.

Here is the opportunity to take leadership and set a wonderful example to our community, and to all communities in the province.

Ban the sale and/or export of all water, and ban the use of single use plastic bottles. Win-win.

Thank you, Jan Padgett.

Page 351 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: To Mayor and Council, Bottled water Date: June 10, 2020 5:15:50 PM

Desperation breeds desperate ideas. Since we have been heading towards banning bottled water, why would you now consider having a plant that bottles it?

Please consider having green, environmentally sustainable businesses in town. I am against the proposal.

Susan Hainstock

Page 352 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Urgent request to keep surface water protected from commercial exploitation Date: June 10, 2020 10:26:50 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I was recently alerted to the recent request to amend a city bylaw to allow bottling of surface water that can be exported for sale.

While I applaud the City’s stance on banning groundwater being bottled and sold, I strongly urge the city to apply the same restrictions to surface water.

All water, whether in below ground aquifers, or in river, lake or creek systems, is part of a complex hydrological ecology that we are just beginning to understand as it pertains to the health of the ecological systems overall.

Many communities in Canada are highlighting the need to conserve, protect and learn from these water systems so as to not endanger them, especially at a time when water sources are becoming increasingly more scarce throughout the world.

We are all also becoming aware of the destructive impact of plastics on our ocean and land environments, and have learned enough now to know that plastic bottles are no longer acceptable to produce given this impact. It has also become very clear that what we have considered “recyclable” items are often ending up in landfills, or in the oceans, and as such, any attempt to claim bottling water can be zero waste is greenwashing at its most fervent.

I understand that the city needs to look for new revenue sources. However, we must learn from the past and not risk losing our most valuable and precious ecological gifts in pursuit of economic development.

Instead, the city can look at supporting and facilitating local solutions and enterprises that do not undermine the ecological integrity of our beautiful region.

Sincerely,

Claudia Medina

Page 353 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Bottling Bylaw Date: June 10, 2020 6:19:02 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Tabatha Berggren

Page 354 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Bottling Facility Date: June 11, 2020 11:17:45 AM

Good Morning, I have just heard of the plans for a water bottling plant in the district and I absolutely do not agree that it should go forward. In this time of climate change and uncertainty, we have no place selling our most precious resource. Powell River does a lot of things right, but this plant would be disastrous for the long term well-being of the town. Regards, Brigitte Ouellet

Page 355 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Bottling in Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 7:53:16 AM

To the members of Powell River City Council,

I am writing to express deep concern regarding what I have heard recently about amendments to city bylaws allowing for companies to bottle our local water.

I was shocked that this would even be considered in Powell River. Water is sacred and although it may seem like we have a lot we have to consider our changing world and the impacts that this could have on future generations. Selling our most precious resource at a fraction of its value in order for a big company to profit from it is without a doubt a mistake. There are so many examples of the damage that big companies like Nestle have done to small towns that they take water from and how the people there have suffered as a result.

Furthermore, this seems to be going against Powell River's green initiatives that have been so front and center lately. I thought Powell River was considering banning all single use plastics. How on earth could we justify selling our water to a company that will bottle it in single use plastic containers?

Please consider the detrimental effects that this decision would have on our environment and the people of Powell River, especially our children.

Sincerely, Sabrina Mendoza

Page 356 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling in power river area Date: June 11, 2020 11:31:12 AM

Dear Mayor and city council. I fully support what Ingalisa Burn wrote to you and would request that you delay this matter until a full disclosure of all details concerned to the general public in your jurisdictions. Simon hollows

Powell River

We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority.

Sincerely,

Ingalisa Burn

Page 357 of 442 From: J To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Bottling Objection Date: June 11, 2020 10:30:01 AM

To Powell River Mayor and council, I've recently been informed of a project to begin bottling "surface water" in the Powell River community - this seems absurd in so many ways to me. With a climate crisis upon us why would we invest or condone the capture of our precious resources into plastic bottles for sale on the international market. This is the exact opposite direction that should be taken. Our world is past a turning point, we are in an environmental crisis right NOW. Globally we are at a critical point where every investment decision we make should be thoughtful and sustainable with the health of the planet at the forefront - Giving control over our clean water and then bottling it in plastic is not this. I realize there is a constant struggle between the economy and the environment, it is easy to follow the ways that have always been, but the world is changing rapidly and those paths are no longer paved in gold. If we do not begin to become innovative in the way we do things we are only part of the problem. Water is Life. If we must extract this resource lets do it on our terms without the use of plastic garbage (recycled or not). From my understanding, once the go ahead is given for large corporations to extract water there is no limit to what they take or what they deem "surface water". There are many things that have been realized during this recent global pandemic, we must be very careful with the globalization of our resources - why not concentrate our efforts on the health and well being of smaller localized businesses and ventures. We should be keeping the revenue circulating within the local community as much as possible. We should not be giving up control of the worlds most highly sought after resource and we definitely should NOT be condoning the production of single use plastic bottles. Let's be the change we wish to see. Please reject all current and future propositions and preserve our vital resources!

Sincerely, Juliette Woods

"I believe living a balanced, soul-filled, connected life is not just possible for us all ~ it's our Birthright." - J. Woods

Hands up in gratitude and respect to the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, shíshálh and Tla'amin Nations who's lands I live and pray on. May all peoples receive the deep healing needed for true reconciliation and restoration šɛgatčɛnsəm ~ Íslím don diagacht ionat

Page 358 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: water bottling plant - NO THANKS Date: June 10, 2020 6:19:04 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jody Jankola

Page 359 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Bottling Plant Date: June 10, 2020 7:15:11 PM

Dear Mayor & Council,

It has come to my attention that the City of Powell River wishes to amend the current bylaw to permit water bottling of surface water in the region. I strongly oppose the motion and the idea of permitting a water bottling plant or company. I have lived in another small town that allowed this and there were absolutely no jobs that resulted from this industry, the water was simply taken out of the town and sold with no economics filtering back into the community. As climate change takes further hold upon the planet, water is a resource that is already being greatly effected.

Please reconsider this motion and keep our local ground and surface water in the community and help contribute to more sustainable practices that our community can be proud of (the carbon footprint of bottled water is mind boggling and for the most part unnecessary).

Sincerely,

Abby McLennan

Page 360 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling plant. Date: June 10, 2020 10:15:50 PM

To Powell River Mayor and council.

I am opposed to bringing a water bottling plant to Powell River. The bottling of any water will disrupt the water cycle of our area. Does not matter whether it is above or below ground. They are both connected to the same water cycle. I am against the idea of bottled water as it will add more pollution to our environment as well as use up valuable energy to produce the bottles. We need to protect our water and environment for the future of Powell River.

Yours sincerely,

Susan Storry

Powell River, BC

Page 361 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling plant Date: June 10, 2020 4:56:27 PM

June 10, 2020

Council: RE: CONSIDERATION OF A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN POWELL RIVER I am in writing in firm opposition to any proposal to bring a water bottling plant to Powell River. In this age of severe and worsening climate crisis, it is absolute folly to support an industry that is only interested in profit and will endanger our precious water and the natural systems that exist because of that water. It may appear that we have an endless supply of water. We do not! • “Water is not a ‘resource’ or ‘economic opportunity’ but a sacred gift from Nature that is our responsibility to protect and use sparingly so that all life on Earth may flourish.” – David Suzuki

• In an era when the world is dealing with the impacts of climate change, the bottled water industry requires massive amounts of fossil fuels to manufacture and transport its product.

• Depending on transportation method and miles traveled, producing and transporting a single 16.9 ounce (1/2 liter) bottle consumes enough energy to run a 100-watt light bulb for 7 to 14 hours. Multiply that by the billions of bottles of water consumed by just North Americans in a year and that is a huge amount of energy. This dramatically affect our climate. Does Powell River want to contribute to the problem or be part of the solution?

• A gallon of water weighs 8 pounds which is a lot of weight to move around when you are talking billions of gallons. The energy required to transport bottled water from the bottling plant to the store (especially when we are talking barges, then trucks, then barges, then trucks) represents 25 – 56% of the energy used in bottled water, depending on the distance it travels. Again, should we be part of the problem or the solution?

• The production process requires three to five litres of water to produce a

Page 362 of 442 one litre of bottled water. If the water were to be barged to Powell River from Toba and processed here, I would assume that it would be Powell River water that would facilitate the production process. If that is the case, then that will deplete our ground water! That is not acceptable as it will put at risk the sustainability of our water sources. How does that mesh with the Community Sustainability Plan?

• In order to persuade people to spend up to 3,000 times what they spend on tap water, bottled water companies advertise their products as a safer and healthier alternative. Nothing could be further from the truth. Under the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, bottling plants are inspected on average only once every three years. The water may be ‘pure’ at source but goes through a lot of handling from one container to another. What means would be used to ensure purity?

I understand that the Council is looking at many ideas to increase revenue. That is understandable. A water bottling plant for reasons listed and many more in these times of crisis should NOT be one of them! Taking the cue from your own Community Sustainability Plan, you have agreed to: • Recognize ecological limits. Begin with an understanding of the earth’s limited capacity to support us; design economic and social systems to provide feedback when limits become clear. • Learn continuously. The natural world is highly complex; to live within its limits and those of our own society, we will pay attention to how it works and learn to thrive in harmony with it • Manage uncertainty. Exercise caution: when in doubt about the impacts of a project or initiative, we will take action to safeguard the environment and society! There is an excellent vision in the Sustainable Community plan and wonderful principles. Do you reject them now or honour them? I urge you to think very clearly before approving any project that does not “manage uncertainty” or “safeguard the environment and society”. Thank you for your consideration of my concerns.

Respectfully Lydia Line

Page 363 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Bottling Regulation, City of Powell River Date: June 11, 2020 9:52:41 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

Please consider the issue of bottling our precious water in plastic bottles. The City and Regional District knows the cost of plastic recycling and how little of it actually gets recycled, and the cost of microplastics and their negative effects on the health of people and oceans.

In the qathet Regional District, the Let’s Talk Trash team has been hard at work advocating against plastic water bottle use. Why would the council support their efforts to reduce plastic waste here, and then vote to have our water bottled up in those same kinds of plastic bottles and shipped abroad? Why disrespect the work of the city’s own youth council to ban plastic water bottles, by creating more plastic waste? The City of Powell River has voted to ban single use plastic water in municipal buildings and now it wants to sell bottled water? Turnout in our most recent municipal election was not quite 45 per cent, the hypocrisy displayed in considering motions to allow the vending of our own water in single use plastic bottles perhaps underlines a reason why.

What is Council doing?

Beyond environmental impacts of bottled water, the proposal Council has initially embraced represents yet another example of privatizing public resources to enrich a private company. Please consider this before voting in measures that would destroy resources much needed by our community, and see them shipped away.

Thank you Councillor CaroleAnn Leishman for your work with Powell River’s youth council and for your work on our behalf, standing up for our water and speaking out yet again about the true cost of this proposal.

Sincerely,

Mel Edgar

Page 364 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Bottling Regulation Date: June 11, 2020 10:55:14 AM

Hello All,

I understand that the council will soon be voting to amend the bylaw restricting the bottling of water in Powell River.

I urge the Mayor and Council to protect all sources of water in our city from corporate interests and vote for a bottling prohibition of non-City water.

Thank you, Olivia Delorme

Page 365 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling Date: June 10, 2020 10:20:35 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

Sincerely, Linda Krepinsky

Page 366 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling Date: June 10, 2020 8:15:33 PM

Please make it known that I am completely AGAINST the motion to allow any company to use and export POWELL RIVERS surface water (or any water for that matter). I find this a terrifying and un-doable decision by our mayor and council and 100% do Not support this motion. Lisa Calder Powell River BC

Page 367 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling Date: June 10, 2020 8:15:23 PM

Dear Council:

I hear that there may be a plan afoot to give a company a contract to bottle fresh water in the Powell River area.

As a home-owning resident, I advise that this is an absolutely UNACCEPTABLE idea, no matter what the company promises to pay. A great part of what's wonderful about Powell River is that we haven't yet managed to screw up the ecology completely. Selling off our water will harm our ecology--just say NO!

There's nothing economical about the so called economy. There's no such thing as security in the job economy, either. Large companies exist only for the benefit of a handful of top executives, not for the people and beings of Powell River. Except for small, local companies and mom-and-pop shops, capitalism is a synonym for greed.

Remember Yrainucep? That harebrained idea? People came out in droves to show that such exploitation is not welcome here. Give us a little credit for knowing a con when we smell it.

So many of us want to see Council focus on strengthening PR's resilience and independence by hiring local, supplying local, producing local, and going green and clean in every possible way.

If you want a healthy community, spend your time banning RoundUp and 5G. Then help our many innovative citizens develop solutions to this society's massive problems. There are more long-term, soul-satisfying jobs in projects involving natural soil science, solar tech, recycling, upcycling, growing and re-inventing than there will ever be in this last-century exploitation- of-resources slave economy. Let's get smart--not conned.

Eva van Loon .

Page 368 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling Date: June 10, 2020 6:36:37 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region.

There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Heather Doherty & Family ( Westview, Powell River )

Page 369 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling Date: June 10, 2020 4:39:49 PM

Page 370 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling Date: June 11, 2020 10:57:01 AM

Hello, I am against anyone bottling surface and ground water in our region.

Thank you, Margaret Thistle

Powell River

Page 371 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Bottling: Deeply concerned Citizen Date: June 11, 2020 10:29:21 AM

We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority.

Sincerely,

Ingalisa Burns (Contracted as a Waste Reduction Educator for the qRD)

Page 372 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: water bottling?? Date: June 10, 2020 7:05:42 PM

Is this true? Water bottling in Powell River?? A bad idea all around and pushed by people who see only dollar signs. Water is not, should not be a commodity and the planet certainly doesn't need any more plastic bottles. Please decline this opportunity to commodify water and pollute the planet...surely there are other avenues of revenue to explore! Regards, Pete Tebbutt

Page 373 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Commercialization Date: June 11, 2020 10:43:05 AM

Good day Ladies and Gentlemen,

I would like to voice my complete rejection of the commercialization of our public regional water. I do not agree with selling any of our natural resources for commercial enterprise. We already sell enough water and power to the US, as well as our raw logs going out of the country.

Regards, Brenda Powell

Page 374 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water for Sale Date: June 11, 2020 8:25:39 AM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I have just learned about the recent bylaw that was just changed to make way for the private sale of our water. I am STRONGLY opposed to any bottling or sale of our "surface" water. This never benefits the community and I do not support this. It is shortsighted to make off a buck off a company coming here especially in this era of climate change. We need to protect our water and not deplete our most important resource.

Our water is NOT FOR SALE!

Angela Kendall

Page 375 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Issue Date: June 11, 2020 8:35:48 AM

Hi,

I’m assuming you’re probably getting a lot of emails about this, but I’m wondering what is going on with the bylaw changes regarding water usage (collection of non-municipal water, bottling, etc.). I’m not sure exactly who to send the email to, so I just used the general one.

As a resident of Powell River I am opposed to allowing corporate control of any water sources in our region and would like more information. I was led to believe that there is a short turnaround time on deciding which bylaw that council will support and was wondering if you could direct me to documents to read more about what the proposed bylaw amendments would be.

My understanding is that once a bylaw is proposed, there will be a process of citizen contribution where residents can express concerns and request a different decision (proposed bylaw is not put into effect until after this), is this correct?

Cheers, Rebecca

Page 376 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water licences Date: June 11, 2020 10:44:57 AM

To Whom it May Concern,

Do not give out water licence rights in the District of Powell River. In our quickly changing ecosystems we cannot afford to be selling off water especially to foreign companies. Water is a basic free right of all and should not be commercialized for foreign development. We need to protect our water. Many if us rely on the water table for our wells, etc. Reducing that has long reaching effects for us all. Sandra Macklem

Page 377 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water license Date: June 11, 2020 12:00:50 PM

To Mayor and Council Re: Your considering of bottling surface water, don’t consider it. I could write an essay and submit it to you all but spend your time doing something constructive instead of making an issue where there shouldn’t be one. There are enough issues going on in our region, why make one more?

Concerned Tax Payers, Susan Ylanen and Vince Cole

Powell River

Page 378 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water sale Date: June 11, 2020 9:06:45 AM

I have heard that the council is considering selling our water .. Unacceptable water is a right not a resource keep the money off the table and the water for your citizen body. It will only become more precious in the years to come and we must do our best to preserve and protect it. Sincerely, Sandi M-C

Page 379 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water sales Date: June 11, 2020 10:02:36 AM

I don’t understand how the city could be so misinformed. Once you open the tap to water rights they cannot be turned off time to change the whole lot of people running this town Everwhere in the world they have allowed corporate interests to access the water it has turned out to be a nightmare do your homework before saddling us with yet another money grab.

Jim Brown

Page 380 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: water security Date: June 11, 2020 11:32:01 AM

Dear Mayor and Council, I am writing to respectfully register my deep concern and strong opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region. Our region is becoming a known leader in waste reduction amongst the AVICC (association of Vancouver Island Communities) and beyond, and has been establishing many Zero Waste policies and community services to expressly prevent single use plastic use (300+ community dish/mug/utensil supply & dishwasher - used at PRISMA & Sunshine Music Festivals amongst many other large and small events), banning the sale of bottle water from all City facilities, using reusable dish sets for City and qRD staff meetings and public consultations, and establishing permits with waste reduction strategies for all events on City property (including encouragement of using washable dishes). There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources - through Resource Recovery Centre for one. Encouraging the creation of a bottled water business based in our region would be a disappointing step in a wasteful direction by our leaders. We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority. Sincerely,

Jorg Takao Scott production advisor

SW Consulting Services

Page 381 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water selling Date: June 10, 2020 7:55:04 PM

Please, please, please do not, I repeat DO NOT sell our water to a big corporation. Bottled water from any source is a blight on our environment and we should never sell a resource as previous as our water. Fresh water should never be sold.

Page 382 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water use bylaw/regulations Date: June 10, 2020 11:17:23 PM

Please accept my, Tracey Loslo's written request that Powell River enacts..... A bottling prohibition of non-City water: That staff be directed to prepare an amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 that in all zones prohibits the bottling of water and other beverages where the source of the water is other than the municipal water supply supplied directly to the property on which the bottling is taking place;

Page 383 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Date: June 11, 2020 9:23:04 AM

I see you have closed doors in a meeting about bottling water. Our water is the communities resource. Please bring it to light, and allow all the community to aide in this choice. Remember, you work for the people. The water belongs to us. And we all live or die by water. I say no to selling our water. No to the deep state abuses of our resources. deanna parsley

Page 384 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Date: June 11, 2020 9:22:05 AM

Do not sell our water!!!!!! Clear enough?

Page 385 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Date: June 11, 2020 8:41:34 AM

Mayor Formosa and Councillors , I wish to express my complete opposition to the proposed motion that would allow for bottling of surface water in this region . I believe we should find other creative ways to bring jobs to this region that respect this place and it’s resources. Please review our vision plan and principles in the Sustainable Community Plan . Bottled water is not an industry that is respectful of our resources on many levels. At a time when many communities are trying to eliminate the use of plastic water bottles , is it wise to encourage an industry that creates such excessive waste? Respectfully , Jill Buckley

Page 386 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Date: June 11, 2020 8:24:32 AM

I say no to having our water being sold to any company. Leave our natural resources alone. The people of Powell River should have a vote. Mine is NO

Page 387 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Date: June 11, 2020 8:23:41 AM

Good Evening; I am not in favour of a company coming into our town and buying water in any shape or form. Thank you for listening. Colleen Unger

Page 388 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Date: June 10, 2020 11:11:33 PM

I oppose a company or companies coming to our region to bottle up our surface fresh water.

Jodi Kuntsi

Powell River, BC

Live.Love.Laugh. Be kind

Page 389 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Date: June 10, 2020 10:18:01 PM

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to register my opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region. Im sure we can come up with better ways to make a buck. I don’t think this is a good idea at all. It fundamentally flawed for sure.

Best,

Tony Papa

Page 390 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water Date: June 10, 2020 7:36:52 PM

Such an important element of life. Please don’t sell of our children’s water, we need it to grow food, cook, bathe... Gayle Morton

Regards, Gayle

Page 391 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water, water everywhere? Date: June 11, 2020 8:12:58 AM

Not a welcome idea

Page 392 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: water Date: June 11, 2020 8:40:00 AM

Dear Mayor and Council, I am adding my name to those in opposition to the proposed motion that could allow for bottling of surface water in this region. There are other creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect this place and its resources. Thank you. Sincerely, Wayne Hanson

Page 393 of 442

Powell River, BC

June 11, 2020

Council:

RE: CONSIDERATION OF A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN POWELL RIVER I am in firm opposition to a plant here in Powell River that would collect surface water and utilize city groundwater for the production of bottled water. Whatever the source, bottled water is not something I support.

Ethan Hull, Age 13

Page 394 of 442 . Powell River, BC

June 11, 2020

Council:

RE: CONSIDERATION OF A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN POWELL RIVER I like having water. Putting it into plastic is a bad idea. I use a reusable water bottle and other people should too. It does not make me happy thinking about living in a city that bottles water. It makes me sad.

Gianna Hull, Age 6

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Dear Mayor and Council, I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed motion that would allow for bottling of surface or underground water in this region. This idea is not one my family and I will support. Our Natural Resources are already stretched and sold to the far reaches of the world. Moreover, the water in the traditional territory of the Tla’amin Nation and Klahoose Nation is not for sale. If the Tla’amin Nation is opposing this motion or sale, then City Council needs to consider the ramifications of taking this motion forward – and ultimately your stated commitment to be good friends and partners of the Tla’amin Nation. This would only be a divisive motion. Many citizens of Powell River may be totally unaware of this motion. In my opinion, this would not be a forward-thinking, sustainable plan for our City and its people. There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect the people, the place and the especially our natural resources, this is not one of them. čɛčɛhaθɛč

Sincerely, Cindy Mitchell

Page 397 of 442 June 11, 2020

To: Powell River Mayor and Council CC: Tla’amin Nation – Government and Lands Department Via Email: [email protected] – for distribution to City Council [email protected] – for distribution at the Nation

Dear Mayor and Council, I am writing to respectfully register my opposition to the proposed motion that would allow for bottling of surface water in this region. The water in the traditional territory of the Tla’amin Nation is not for sale. If the Tla’amin Nation is opposing this motion or sale, then City Council needs to consider the ramifications of taking this motion forward – and ultimately your stated commitment to be good friends and partners of the Tla’amin Nation. It is a divisive motion. If you take this motion forward, your message is that you intend to divide the community and rob all citizens of one of its most precious resources. There are many creative ways to bring sustainable jobs to this region that respect the people, the place and the especially our natural resources. čɛčɛhaθɛč - I thank you,

Marlane Christensen

Powell River, BC

Page 398 of 442

Powell River, BC

June 11, 2020

Council:

RE: CONSIDERATION OF A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN POWELL RIVER I do not support a bottled water plant in Powell River. I use a re-useable bottle every day at school and want to make sure waterfalls are protected from this company.

Thank you for considering my concerns.

Sariah Hull, Age 11

Page 399 of 442 . Powell River, BC

June 11, 2020

Council:

RE: CONSIDERATION OF A WATER BOTTLING PLANT IN POWELL RIVER I do not agree with plastic water bottles at all! I love nature and it needs to be protected. There is no way our town should support this plant. I care about animals and know that plastic is damaging to them. Please respect my point of view and make a choice that includes the perspective of our future voting citizens.

Téa Nordman, Age 10

Page 400 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Attn: Mayor and Council Date: June 12, 2020 5:25:56 PM

Hello,

I am one of many voices to send yet another letter about the bottling and selling of surface water in the Powell River and Qathet Regional District. I am all for creating jobs and bringing revenue to our beautiful town and I am grateful that the current Mayor and Council have been very creative in figuring out ways to do so. But I am definitely against bringing in a large corporation to disrupt our natural ecosystem. If I believed that this company would have moral standards and would do everything they could to maintain a perfect balance in the natural surrounding habitat, while taking a responsible amount of water then I would be fine with it. But as we all know, these large companies are driven by power and greed, and once you sign on the dotted lines, then they will find ways to manipulate the system in order to turn as much profit as possible. When the time comes that the company needs to make a choice to lose profits or have long lasting negative effects on the habitat and landscape of Powell River, they will most definitely choose the latter. We will have many other opportunities to bring revenues and jobs into our town. Please do us a favor, listen to your people that have voted you into the very positions that give you the power to make these decisions. Vote against this project, and continue to do a great service for our town.

Dean Thorsell

Page 401 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River; Home Subject: Bottled water discussion Date: June 14, 2020 8:54:21 AM

We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority.

Sincerely, Diana Starr Powell River Resident

Page 402 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottled water Date: June 15, 2020 8:52:00 AM

Dear Powell River City Council

Page 403 of 442 place by protecting and restoring and cultivating its liveliness.

Please amend the bylaws of our region to prohibit bottled water extraction from both surface waters and groundwaters.

Yours sincerely,

Todd Caldecott, Dip. Cl.H. RH(AHG), CAP(NAMA) ------Powell River BC

Page 404 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bottling surface water Date: June 15, 2020 1:24:49 PM

Dear Mayor Formosa and Councillors Hathaway, Elliott, Southcott, Leishman, Palm, Doubt:

When my husband and I moved to Powell River eleven years ago, one of the city's most positive aspects was the Sustainability Charter. On the poster version, in clear language (ironically set against a background of clear running surface water), are ten principles. All of them provide a sense of responsible governance, particularly in this era of ecological fragility on both local and global scales. I was so impressed with the Charter that I used it as an instructional model in post-graduate environmental ethics courses.

I am concerned now, however, with the recent vote to allow local bottling of surface water taken from area sources that some of the principles will be compromised. The global bottled water industry, particularly when employing single use plastic containers, has long been recognized as creating ocean pollution on a massive scale. The sale of water generally is problematic in terms of its impact on local control over local resources and goals. What impact, for example, would the bottling process and then the transportation to market have on the local GHG rates, not to mention the global ones?

In specific Charter terms, "Recognizing ecological limits," Taking the long view," and "Considering local and global sustainability" could be in danger of losing some of their Charter potency if the bottling by-law is allowed to stand.

There is no question that "Integrating environment, society and economy" is a delicate calibration to make, but I trust you will be able to make it in this case by disallowing the operation of a water bottling operation in Powell River.

Thank you, Paula Sampson, Ph.D (Environmental ethics)

Powell River, BC

Page 405 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottling water Date: June 12, 2020 3:48:23 PM

Dear council,

I realize that this email will likely be late and therefore not “counted”. I decided that I would still like to express my views on the issue.

How can we, in a day and age that we are so very well aware of the damage that plastics are wreaking on our environment, possibly endorse a company coming to our community and producing tons of plastic waste? I also believe that water should not be a commodity for any one entity to be allowed to sell for profit. It is a common resource, necessary for life.

So in essence, we are allowing a company to take what isn’t theirs, use it for profit by selling it back to us and polluting the environment at the same time.

How can this possibly be a sound decision?

Please do not allow this.

Your truly,

Stacey Fletcher

Powell River BC

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Page 406 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: bottling water Date: June 13, 2020 12:15:57 PM

Please include my voice opposing the proposed of opening a bottled water plant in Powell River. Thank you, Scott

Page 407 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Bylaw change on water definition Date: June 15, 2020 8:24:30 AM

Hello everyone of the council in Powell River After collecting more information on the issue I decided to write this email. I'm deeply concerned about the possible change in defining the difference between surface water and ground water for our community! There is no difference between these two. I have talked to a number of geologist/ hydrologist. Water comes from precipitation, period! It's just a matter of time when it shows as surface or ground water. So why should there be a difference of the definition in our bylaws? Don't put anything in our bylaws for easing up the way for further decision or progress on any future water handling! No privatization of water! Water rights are untouchable! And so is the definition of it! Regards, Ulli Wolff

Page 408 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: Bottling of Our Water Date: June 17, 2020 11:07:02 AM

From: Noah B Sent: June 13, 2020 6:18 PM To: Dave Formosa Subject: Bottling of Our Water

Dear Mr. Formosa,

I am lifelong resident of this town and am currently raising my two small children, ages 2 and 4, in this town, which I love. I cannot fathom how you and other members of council are even considering allowing companies the right to bottle our water. There is a lot of evidence out there that plastic is something humans desperately need to get away from. Didn't you and your council actually pass a motion banning plastic bottles from public buildings in this town? How could a council that passed a motion such as that not see how absolutely wrong and hypocritical it is to then say hey bottle our water and exacerbate this terrible plastic problem. Not to mention, big corporations would drain our water sources without a second thought and don't think they wouldn't. Watch the documentary "Tapped". There are plenty of communities on that documentary who have been depleted completely of their drinking water. Do not pass this third motion please. Some things are not worth the money and our water supply is one of those things.

Page 409 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: bylaw being considered for Toba Inlet Date: June 17, 2020 11:10:46 AM

From: Larry Law Sent: June 12, 2020 2:13 PM To: Dave Formosa Subject: bylaw being considered for Toba Inlet

Dear Sir

I was surprised to say the least to read that a bylaw was being considered to allow water to be taken from Toba Inlet for bottled water companies. I disagree 100% with that idea. Bottled water just creaes a mess with empty plastic bottles lying all the place. There seems to be this idea that bottled water is better then tap water,I disagree, do the research,its not better. People should be encouraged to use their own personal containers and fill from a tap. I will tell you a story. When I lived in Squamish there was a company going up and down the highway to Pemberton to get water for a bottled water company. Well it turned out the truck sometimes was being filled from a fire hydrant and that did not go over very well at all. Im not saying that could happen in Toba Inlet but I just disagree with the bottled water thing.

How can we promote a clean environment and promote plastic bottles at the same time. Please reconsider the proposed amendment .

Thanks and have a great day.

Larry Law

Page 410 of 442 From: Jessica Lefort To: City of Powell River Subject: FW: water bottles Date: June 17, 2020 11:10:24 AM

From: Barbara Langmaid Sent: June 14, 2020 7:11 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: water bottles

No water bottle factory in Powell River!! Stop making things from plastic.

Stop filling the ocean with barges and the air with pollutants.

STOP THE MADNESS.

Yes...we need to create jobs.

How to build a community and jobs and a sustainable economy is not rocket science. But it does demand some courage.

SAY NO TO REPEATING MISTAKES. SAY NO TO POLLUTING THE PLANET.

VOTE NO TO BOTTLED WATER IN POWELL RIVER

Barbara Langmaid

Page 411 of 442 From: CaroleAnn Leishman To: City of Powell River Subject: Fw: Water Bottling in the qathet Regional District Date: June 15, 2020 9:10:24 AM

CaroleAnn

From: Ellen Crystal Sent: June 12, 2020 9:52 PM To: Cindy Elliott ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Dave Formosa ; George Doubt ; Jim Palm ; Maggie Hathaway ; Rob Southcott Subject: Water Bottling in the qathet Regional District

Dear Mayor and Council,

It has come to our attention that Powell River is considering implementing bylaw changes in regards to bottling water within the city and qathet Regional District. As concerned citizens, we wanted to write and express our support for the recommendations proposed by Bruce Gibbons of the Merville Water Guardians.

We ask that the city:

- support the Strathcona Regional District resolution asking the provincial government to stop approving licences for the bottling and commercial sale or bulk export of groundwater.

- change our bylaws to prohibit the bottling of groundwater in their land-use bylaws.

- enact a bylaw that prohibits water bottling.

I encourage you to take action on my request to prohibit the bottling of water in your land-use bylaws or by means of a water bottling policy...

Water is becoming far too critical to allow it to be bottled and sold for profit by a few corporations or individuals while putting the water security of the people of your city/district at risk.”

Leaders today need to make decisions for the future and a sustainable future depends on a healthy water source and ecosystem.

Page 412 of 442 Our region is becoming a known leader in waste reduction amongst the AVICC (association of Vancouver Island Communities) and beyond, and has been establishing many Zero Waste policies and community services to expressly prevent single use plastic use (300+ community dish/mug/utensil supply & dishwasher - used at PRISMA & Sunshine Music Festivals amongst many other large and small events), banning the sale of bottle water from all City facilities, using reusable dish sets for City and qRD staff meetings and public consultations, and establishing permits with waste reduction strategies for all events on City property (including encouragement of using washable dishes).

We can be forward thinkers in job creation - focusing on economic development that considers waste reduction as a top priority.

Thank you for supporting the health of Powell River, now and for future generations.

Sincerely, Ellen Crystal and Eric Densem

Page 413 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Letter: Say no to bottled water | Powell River Peak Date: June 15, 2020 8:48:45 AM

Dear Councillors I’m not in favour of water bottling from any source. Regard T. M. Welp https://www.prpeak.com/opinion/letters/letter-say-no-to-bottled-water-1.24151567

Page 414 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Next council meeting Date: June 15, 2020 12:41:24 AM

Hello to the mayor and council of the city of Powell River With the next council meeting comiing up Thursday, June 18th, I need to urge you not to vote on the change of the definition between surface and ground water! Water is water! ! Different communities on Vancouver Island have already implemented in their bylaws never to differentiate between the meaning of surface or ground water! Why would we do the opposite here? It looks fishy to me. Is there's something on the go with future plans? We need transparency, but definitely no change of water definition in the bylaws! Water is essential and it should stay independent as such. No privatizing of water rights. Please don't change the definition of water! Sincerely, Mike Slade

Page 415 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: No to bottled water! Date: June 15, 2020 12:34:00 PM

Hello!

As a resident of Powell River, I am writing to voice my strong opposition to the bottled water bylaw that is being considered.

This is a decision that should be discussed at length with the public before any decision is made!

We need to think about the future of Powell River beyond profits! To put our energy and resources into green solutions.

Powell River should be a leader in sustainable and eco-friendly practices. We should work towards becoming a bottle-free community.

Thank you,

Katie Ervington

Page 416 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Opposition to bottling of surface water Date: June 14, 2020 7:52:46 PM

Hello,

I am writing to express vehement opposition to the proposed bylaw amendments that would allow the bottling of surface water in Powell River.

Further, I am strongly opposed to the idea of the mayor or council working with, inviting, or attempting to entice any company to come set up a water bottling plant in Powell River.

The absurdity and hypocrisy of all this in spite of the many sustainability initiatives underway in our region/city is shocking to me. While I understand there is a very real need to create jobs in our community, this it's not the way. There are far more important things at stake here then the potential for a handful of jobs.

Sincerely,

Clare Mervyn

Page 417 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Pesticides and Water Date: June 15, 2020 11:03:20 AM

Mayor Dave Formosa and Council

I have added my name to the number of people in Powell River who are against the spraying of our forests and trails with pesticides. Along with this very important issue, I understand that you are also considering selling our water to large companies for the purpose of reselling.

I DO NOT CONSENT to any of this!

I would ask that as elected officials, you put an end to these ideas immediately.

We elect you with the trust that you will make the right decisions for our community and that those decisions NOT be based at the monetary level.

Thank you,

Sheri Moloughney

Powell River, BC

Page 418 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River; Rob Southcott; Dave Formosa; Maggie Hathaway; CaroleAnn Leishman; Cindy Elliott; Jim Palm; George Doubt Cc: Subject: Re: Regarding Bottling Water Date: June 17, 2020 1:13:20 PM

Hello Mayor and Council,

Thank you for considering the views of Powell River residents on this important issue. Like many of the young people of Powell River, I am opposed to water bottling in our community, for at least three reasons: (1) the environmental harm of plastic water bottles, especially small and single-use; (2) the harm of water extraction; and (3) the precedent of privatization and commodification of what should be a public resource and human right.

Regarding the first point: the environmental harms of plastic water bottles are significant and well-documented. I don't think I need to enumerate them here. I hate the thought of our community contributing to a global plastics crisis, and I hope you share this distaste.

Regarding the second point: thank you for your consideration of preserving our groundwater resources. I ask you to also consider the harm that large-scale water extraction could cause to our surface water resources and ecosystem services. With climate change causing less regular rainfall in summer, and increased water use from many human sources, I worry that our waterways and the ecosystems they maintain are already in a precarious position, without commercial extraction.

Finally: I believe that water is a public resource and a human right. Therefore, if Powell River allowed our fresh water to be extracted and sold by private actors, I feel this would contribute to a harmful precedent. I don't necessarily think that water must always be free - I have seen how, in many European countries, a small commodity fee incentivizes citizens to better conserve water. However, I believe that water should stay firmly in public hands, and should be affordable to all. This issue will only become more important in my lifetime, as water insecurity spreads worldwide with climate instability.

Powell River is blessed with a beautiful natural environment and community, including adequate water and a robust public service to provide it. I urge you to protect all these things by prohibiting the bottling of any non-city water in Powell River.

Thank you for considering my position, Graham

On Thu, 11 Jun 2020 at 09:32, Zoe Ludski wrote: Dear Mayor and Council, I understand that a motion for "Bottling prohibition of ground water, plus regulation of water bottling: That staff be directed to prepare an amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 that permits water bottling, except for water from groundwater sources, with a complementary amendment bylaw to City of Powell River Business Licence Bylaw 2226,

Page 419 of 442 2010 to require that a water bottling business demonstrate that the source water is not groundwater.”, is before the city.

Respect our precious resources that you yourself require is what is needed. You are selling out the ground you are standing on! I urge reconsideration.

Zoë Ludski

Page 420 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: sale of Powell River water to a private intrest. Date: June 12, 2020 7:45:22 PM

I am surprised and dismayed that such a small handful of you would treat the sale of such an important commodity so lightly and with so little regard for the people of Powell River that you didn’t consult us. The water belongs to us, and not just you. Please reconsider your decision and let us make the choice to sell or not sell our precious water.

Thank you, Dave Glaze

Powell River, BC

Page 421 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water amendment Date: June 15, 2020 8:59:44 AM

Thank you so much for listening to the community and to all the letters that have been sent so far. I'm sure there will be more and hopefully this amendment is not passed to allow surface water. We need to join our neighbours on Vancouver Island and include ALL waters cannot be bottled and profited on. Water licenses is a very poor idea by the Provincial Government. Especially by foreign companies like Nestle who are creating much grief in Chilliwack. We have to be very careful with NAFTA agreements also in regard to free flowing water as this could be up for sovereign take-over in the future. Water is life, water belongs to the planet and we are stewards of it.

Thank you,

Lesley Thorsell

Page 422 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: WATER and bottling of water... Date: June 15, 2020 8:26:27 AM

I am against the extraction of any of our freshwater or a bottle corporation setting up in Powell River or anywhere North of Saltery Bay. Lets keep our district Coastal by Nature.

Inge Bessmann Norris

Page 423 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling Bylaw issue. Date: June 15, 2020 2:22:15 PM

Mayor and Council, When my spouse and I moved to Powell River 11 years ago we were pleasantly surprised to discover a city council that acted to further social and environmental justice in all of its programs. The leadership of the Mayor and Council was outstanding in the context of resistance in both of these areas. I was therefore shocked when a majority of Council supported bottle plants to come to the city I am writing to urge you to rescind this motion. There are many reasons for this. But the most compelling reason is that continuing life on our planet requires that we take every possible action to preserve the earth including its water Thank you. John A. MacKenzie, STM, DD (hon.) Powell River. .

Page 424 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bottling in PR Date: June 15, 2020 8:48:54 AM

Please count this as a vote against any inkling of bottling Powell River water. I hope this proposal is quashed quickly and that Powell River citizens are made aware of how and who started this discussion. We have a right to know if deals are being made without common knowledge or input. A concerned citizen, Brenda Allan

Page 425 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: water bottling Date: June 15, 2020 11:41:07 AM

Leave it alone!! Insane idea! A few jobs provided will do nothing for Powell River. Bad idea...

Page 426 of 442 From: t To: City of Powell River Subject: Water bylaw ammendment proposal Date: June 16, 2020 9:58:17 PM

To the City of Powell River,

As I understand, city council is considering ammending our local bylaws which will allow surface water extraction by bottled water companies in the Toba Inlet area. As a resident of Powell River, and active community member, I feel it is my responsibility to speak up on on behalf of perservation of our natural resources. I am writing to you to express my opposition to the proposal, which would allow the bottling of surface water in our area.

Council has shown the kind of leadership that is needed to move Powell River and its citizens into a more environmentally sound and sustainable future, which seems to go against everything our community’s Sustainability Charter stands for. This bylaw amendment threatens the long-term security of our local water resources (how do you separate groundwater from surface water in a system that is so interconnected?) and encourages the use of single-use plastics, which are so harmful to this planet, both in production and end product.

Water is life. To consent to the idea that drinking water should be bought and sold like any other commodity is to tacitly accept that life itself should be a commodity to be bought and sold. This is a notion that I am opposed to.

I feel incredibly blessed to live in this beautiful place. I know that many people who live here feel the same. We are proud to be forward thinking in terms of eco tourism and sustainability. I would really like to ask you to think about today is the question of who we become as a community if our relationship to this place includes siphoning away and selling its vitality for profit. That is not the kind of relationship that I want to have with the lands and waters here. On the contrary, I want to express my love for this place by protecting and restoring and cultivating its liveliness.

I ask you each to carefully reconsider this, for the sake of all Powell River and area residents, now and in the future. Please amend the bylaws of our region to prohibit bottled water extraction from both surface waters and groundwaters.We look to you, our leaders, to protect our most precious resources.

Thank you, Karen Eve Stegenga

Tla’amin Territory, Powell River, BC

Page 427 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water for sale Date: June 12, 2020 6:46:06 PM

Please do not sell our water. It would be very distasteful to profit over something that is so iconic to Powell River. Not only will it put on a impact to the Eco system as well as create more water bans to citizens in months where there should be no water bans. The lakes of Powell River are beautiful do not prioritize a water processing plant. Many people who live as well as people who visit enjoy the quietness of our lakes.

Page 428 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: Water usage and bottling plant Date: June 13, 2020 8:58:55 AM

Dear Mayor Formosa and City Councillors,

I would like to thank you for your efforts and consideration on this and so many difficult decisions facing our community. I applaud you all. I was encouraged by your decision to delay the adoption of the by law to protect groundwater. It is a massive issue that should not be rushed into. At this time, for the record, I do not support the extraction, collection or transport of ground or surface water here in Powell River or in the Provence. At this time I also do not support the issue of a business licence to bottle water in Powell River. I agree we have abundant water but my concern is the exploitation of hidden foreign corporations partnered with, or disguised as Canadian by some loop hole, having access to our resources. I urge you, Mayor Formosa and Councillors, to delay any decisions at this time. I ask you explore options around this precious resource and rethink your approach. Rather than taking the viewpoint of water as a financial resource I would like to see your efforts directed at watershed protection and development of a strong plan to maintain and protect this natural resource now and forever. I believe the creation of jobs is possible around a sustainable plan for water resource protection. It is a massive issue that needs to be address on all levels of government. Let Powell River be a flagship for change that we can be proud of. When water becomes a commodity and financial gain is the bottom line all else suffers. Thank you, Heather Dickson

Powell River

Page 429 of 442 From: To: City of Powell River Subject: water Date: June 12, 2020 7:20:18 PM

Leave our natural resources along. I thought we as Canadians were trying to lessen the use of plastics? And now you want to do this?? Really?? Leave our water alone !!

Linda Cumming

Page 430 of 442 Original filed in 0220-20-0051 To be included on the June 18, 2020 Council Agenda

Pertaining to the Water Bottling issue and protection of groundwater.

From: Bruce & Nicole Sent: June 15, 2020 12:24 PM To: Dave Formosa ; CaroleAnn Leishman ; Rob Southcott ; Maggie Hathaway ; Jim Palm ; Cindy Elliott ; George Doubt Subject: UBCM 2019 B154 Groundwater Resolution - No action taken

Mayor and Councillors:

The provincial government has decided to take no action on the UBCM resolution on groundwater extraction for bottling. (response in blue font below). It's not the response we wanted, and I am extremely disappointed, but not surprised. The response is the same as every response we have received previously. The FLNRORD Ministry and the Environment Ministry treat bottling of groundwater the same as any other commercial use of water. They contend that there is sufficient supply of groundwater to allow commercial water bottling and they believe that their ability to monitor the extraction of water will ensure licences granted are sustainable. I respectfully disagree with their contention. Their science is outdated and historically focused and does not factor in climate change, growing demands for water from population growth, higher demands for water for farming and growing evidence of water scarcity worldwide. FLNRORD staff have also stated publicly that their Ministry does not have the staff resources to closely monitor all licences to ensure compliance and sustainability.

I am appalled and outraged that the provincial government Ministry responsible has chosen to ignore this resolution from the UBCM, supported by a strong majority of the members, asking them to stop approving licences for the bottling and commercial sale of groundwater. I fully realize the provincial government does not take action on every UBCM resolution, however this resolution, that would be a significant step in protecting our precious groundwater, is an extremely important one and very timely with all the water scarcity issues around the world. Water bottling does not provide revenue to the government, or any tangible benefit to the people of BC. It only provides huge profits to a few select corporations at the expense of water security for the people of BC.

In the face of the provincial government refusal to take action, it is important now for the people of BC and the Mayors, Councillors and Directors of the

Page 431 of 442 communities of BC to stand up and take action to protect our groundwater from corporate interests that would exploit our precious groundwater resources for huge profits, jeopardizing the water security of the people of BC. I acknowledge and thank your community for initiating proactive steps to prohibit the bottling of groundwater in your community.

An op-ed article written by POLIS Water Sustainability Project (UVIC), (available here) highlights the need for proactive measures to ensure water security here in BC. Excerpts: 1. a recent report from the auditor general identifying “grave concern” with drinking water protection in the province 2. Early action and precaution saves lives – this is true with pandemics, climate change, and water security.

Requests: 1. That you submit correspondence to the Minister of Forests Lands Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development expressing your concern about the inaction on the resolution and asking that the government reconsider their position. Government must take a precautionary approach to the protection of groundwater and not merely rely on the accuracy of calculations of the sustainability of commercial water bottling operations.

Thank you.

Bruce Gibbons

FLNRORD Ministry Response:

Hi Bruce,

I did follow up on your request and we were able to get a response from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development – who is the lead provincial organization in responding to the resolution.

The resolution and their response is below. ------Source: https://www.ubcm.ca/EN/main/resolutions/resolutions/resolutions-responses.html

UBCM 2019 B154 Groundwater Extraction Whereas water is an essential resource upon which all life, including all ecosystems and all local communities depend;

And whereas water is a public heritage and a public trust for present and future generations and access to water must not be compromised by commercial operations relating to commercial water

Page 432 of 442 bottling or commercial bulk water exports:

Therefore be it resolved that the Premier of British Columbia and the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations and Rural Development be requested to immediately cease the licensing and extraction of groundwater for commercial water bottling and/or bulk water exports from aquifers.

RESPONSE: Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Government acknowledges and thanks local governments for their continued interests in supporting improved watershed and aquifer protection and management. The Province is committed to ensuring that our supply of clean fresh water is sustainable to meet our current and future demand. Since 1996, the bulk removal of water from the province has been prohibited in accordance with the Water Protection Act.

The Water Sustainability Act is the primary legislation for water management in British Columbia. It includes measures to protect stream health, regulate the diversion and use of groundwater, and address water use during times of scarcity.

Any application for water use, including water bottling, is reviewed to ensure the diversion is sustainable and other existing uses are protected. If a licence is granted, the decision-maker may include terms and conditions to protect water source and stream, or aquifer, health.

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REPORT

File No. 4320-50-0020 DATE OF MEETING: June 18, 2020

TO: Mayor and Council

FROM: Jason Gow, Manager of Planning Services

SUBJECT: Wildwood Pub – Temporary Expanded Service Area

RECOMMENDATION: That the Director of Planning Services be delegated the authority to provide written confirmation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that the City of Powell River has no objection to the proposed Temporary Expanded Service Area of thirty outdoor patio seats as presented by the Wildwood Pub, located at 5987 Lund Street, Powell River, in their application to the City dated June 8, 2020.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S COMMENTS: I concur with the recommendation. Russell Brewer, CAO

ORIGIN/PURPOSE: To consider a response to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) on an application from the Wildwood Pub for a Temporary Expanded Service Area that would see additional outdoor patio seats established.

BACKGROUND: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province’s March 2020 declaration of a state of emergency and the Provincial Health Officer’s (PHO) March 2020 declaration of a public health emergency, the LCRB is putting in place time-limited measures to support the PHOs direction and recommendations. This new authorization permits a licensee to temporarily expand their service areas until October 31, 2020. The increased service area will allow licensees to serve patrons while complying with PHO guidelines regarding physical distancing.

The Wildwood Pub holds a Liquor Primary Licencee and is located at 5987 Lund Street. Attached to this report as Appendices A and B are a locator map and orthographic map that shows the location of the property and the neighbourhood context. The Wildwood Pub intends to apply for a Temporary Expanded Service Area authorization. The business is proposing an additional 30 seats of patio space as their expanded service area.

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While the LCRB has established this temporary authorization, they do require that licensees must comply with all municipal bylaws and health and fire regulations. Key to this is the City’s Delegation Bylaw that does not authorize staff to provide written confirmation to the LCRB for the expansion of patio areas where an existing patio expands to include more than 10 seats. In turn, any comment to the LCRB in relation to the proposal from the Wildwood Pub must come from Council.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Consideration to provide comment on LCRB applications is not specifically addressed in City of Powell River Strategic Plan 2020-2022 but instead falls within the regular service provided by the City.

EXISTING POLICY: Delegation Bylaw 2367, 2013 While Council delegates to the Director of Planning Services the authority to review and provide a response to minor Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch referrals, those referrals that include a new outdoor patio, or change to an outdoor patio where the occupant load exceeds 10 seats are not delegated to staff and must be presented to Council for consideration.

Fee Bylaw 2092, 2005 The Fee Bylaw lays out fees associated with different applications and services provided by the City. The fee for an LCRB referral application that seeks Council’s consideration is $400. This cost includes staff’s time to review the application and the preparation of a staff report to be presented to Council. If Council wishes to opt into City lead engagement, an additional fee of $1600 is applicable.

Council Policy 196 Council Policy 196 provides a framework for gathering public input, providing public notice, and holding a public hearing where the City chooses to opt into providing comment for new and amended liquor primary licences and winery licence endorsements.

ANALYSIS AND IMPACT: The Wildwood Pub would like to expand their existing patio and requests that the City consider their LCRB application prior to submitting it to the Province. In this situation the LCRB is the approving authority but it requires all liquor primary licensees to provide written approval from their local government with their expanded service area application. The City’s Delegation Bylaw does not authorize staff to provide written confirmation where an application includes expanding an existing patio to an occupant load greater than 10 seats. In this case, the Wildwood Pub is requesting an expansion of 30 additional patio seats.

To meet the intent of this temporary authorization, the Wildwood Pub will not be permitted to increase or exceed their currently approved patron capacity or occupant load which is set at 140 persons. This means that an expansion of their outdoor patio space will not increase their patron capacity or occupant load as orders from the PHO require a reduction of overall capacity to meet physical distancing requirements. The new patio is proposed to be located at the front of the building over four on-site parking spaces adjacent to the existing patio. Appendix C is a drawing provided by the applicant that

Page 435 of 442 Wildwood Pub Temporary Expanded Service Area 3 of 3 June 18, 2020 ______shows the site layout and proposed temporary expansion area. Due to its temporary nature, staff are supportive of the proposed patio area expansion. Should the Wildwood Pub apply to make this area a permanent patio in future, because the pub’s license permits hours of operation that extend to 1am six nights a week, further consideration should be given to whether late night noise is an issue for the surrounding neighbourhood. Additionally, when interior seating capacity resumes to pre-COVID numbers, a variance approved by Council to reduce on- site parking spaces would need to be in place before this temporary expansion area could be considered permanent. The applicant has not indicated that this is their intent, but staff want to make clear there is a difference between support for what is proposed as temporary versus permanent.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: As the City now has an appropriate cost-recovery framework in place for processing this type of application, staff see no financial impacts for providing the required written confirmation to the LCRB where the City has no objections to the proposal.

Inversely, should Council choose to opt into community engagement, the additional fee of $1600 may only cover a portion of the engagement process and would depend on the degree of engagement proposed.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT: If the City provides written confirmation to the LCRB that it has no objections to the proposal, the Province will decide how or if it will consult the community.

If the City opts into providing community consultation, Council Policy 196 will apply. As already mentioned, Council Policy 196 provides a framework for gathering public input, providing public notice, and holding a public hearing.

OPTIONS:

1. That the Director of Planning Services be delegated the authority to provide written confirmation to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch that the City of Powell River has no objection to the proposed Temporary Expanded Service Area of thirty outdoor patio seats as presented by the Wildwood Pub, located at 5987 Lund Street, Powell River, in their application to the City dated June 8, 2020; or,

2. That Council provides an alternative direction to staff; or,

3. That Council not endorse this application.

Attachment(s) Appendix A (locator map) Appendix B (orthographic Image) Appendix C (site layout provided by applicant)

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SUBJECT PROPERTY 5987 LUND STREET Page 437 of 442 ± Disclaim er : This map is an unofficial docum ent of the City of P owell River and is consolidated for convenienc e purpos es only and is not to be relied 0 0.1750.35 0.7 1.05 upon in m aking financial or other comm itm ents . City of P owell River does not warrant the ac curacy of infor mation on this m ap nor will it ac cept res ponsibility for er ror s or om is sions. City of Powell River reserves the r ight to alter or update this information without notic e. This map is not Km intended for navigational purpos es . APPENDIX B

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From: Kim Barton-Bridges Sent: June 13, 2020 6:03 PM To: [email protected]; Transportation, Minister Tran:Ex ; [email protected]; Mark Collins ; Sheldon Stoilen Eva Hage Cc: [email protected]; Patrick Brabazon ; Dave Formosa ; Patrick Brabazon ; Jim Palm ; Jackie Timothy ; Jacquie Donaldson ; ; Doug ; Board Ernest Burden ; Paul Kamon ; Keith Rush ; Diana Mumford Subject: BC FERRIES - SERVICE REDUCTIONS

Dear Premier Horgan, Minister Trevena, Nicholas Simons MLA, BC Ferries CEO Mark Collins, BC Ferries Commmissioner Sheldon Stoilen and BC Ferries Deputy Commissioner Eva Hage,

I am writing to you on behalf of the Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee, and the communities we represent.

Our advisory committee, along with others from around the Province, had worked very hard to “get back” (or add, for those who prefer) the sailings we lost in the harsh service cuts a number of years ago.

BC Ferries had reinstated (not BC Ferries’ parlance, but they were there, they were removed, and then they were put back) a number of those sailings. The Ferry Advisory Chairs urgently requested the balance of the sailings to be reinstated as well, which the Province did. This was good news for the community.

In retrospect, the news could have been better. The sailings that BC Ferries added should have been included in the “Core Service Levels” in an amended contract with the Province, as was the case for the sailings that the Province added. As a result of this error/judgement call/decision, or for reasons unknown, the sailings that the Province added are now part of the service contract between the Province and BC Ferries, whereas the earlier sailings that were added by BC Ferries are labelled “discretionary”, i.e above the levels that the Government considers mandatory, and at the discretion of BC Ferries to add/remove. Now we have been told that due to the pandemic, anything that is “discretionary” is being cut, and pilots and capital projects that are not essential are being shelved. It is understandable that this is a challenging time to pursue major capital projects or pilots.

How unfortunate that BC Ferries added the sailings when they did! If we had waited for the

Page 440 of 442 Province to come to the rescue, perhaps ALL the reinstated sailings would be part of the current contract, thus not be considered discretionary, and they would not have suddenly been pulled out from under us.

Please don’t get me wrong. We understand that there is a pandemic. We also understand that the economy is opening up for the Province and that British Columbians are being advised to take “staycations” this summer. I just listened to Premier Horgan excitedly talking about the "Explore BC Locally” initiative as part of BC’s Restart Plan … “Let’s go out and explore every corner of the Province."

The cuts in service that BC Ferries is rolling out for the summer don't reflect this messaging. Are British Columbians being encouraged to travel to mainland destinations only? That would be sad news for the tourism industry in coastal communities. With a six hour wait in the middle of the day at Earl’s Cove, who in their right mind would want to make the trip?!

We were asked to pick our poison and help them decide which sailings to cut. It is hard … no one is going to agree. Commercial travellers, medical appointments and those wanting get out and back in one day will opt for book end sailings. Those travelling from Texada to the Lower Mainland will want to be able to get out in the morning as well. I have just learned that Canada Post uses the

Page 441 of 442 sailing that has been cut to get priority mail out. We also want goods and services to be able to come up from the Lower Mainland on the first ferry out of Horseshoe Bay. How do you choose the least worst option?

In recent conference calls between BC Ferries, FAC Chairs and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure as the new schedules were being proposed by BC Ferries, I expressed concern that the connections were tight between Langdale and Earl’s Cove, and that if there were delays on Rte 3, this could be problematic. We were assured that they didn’t consider that OTP would be an issue. Fast forward to a week later and there are constant Service Notices being issued describing delays of 30 to 60 minutes on that route. We’ve only just begun and sailing waits and delays are already happening.

BC Ferries wants to wait until sailings increase and the economy opens up before adding sailings. How will the economies in coastal communities open up when there are six hour waits at terminals? It is rather a Catch-22 situation; we need the sailings in order to recover. The rest of the Province is not being told that their highways are closed for 6 hours at a time. We need help in our recovery, not cuts!

Please, we implore you, don’t forget about coastal communities. We need support more than ever right now from our Province and BC Ferries.

Thank you for listening.

Sincerely,

Kim Barton-Bridges Chair, Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee

Cc: Hegus Clint Williams Chair Patrick Brabazon Mayor David Formosa Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee Members Keith Rush, Co-Chair, BC Ferry Advisory Chairs Diana Mumford, Co-Chair, BC Ferry Advisory Chairs

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