A REGULAR MEETING OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LADYSMITH

AGENDA

7:00 P.M.

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Council Chambers, City Hall

Call to Order at 5:00 p.m. in Open Session, in order to retire immediately into Closed Session.

Members of the public are welcome to attend all Open Meetings of Council, but may not attend Closed Meetings.

In accordance with section 90 of the Community Charter, this section of the meeting will be held In Camera to consider the following matters, for the reasons as noted:

  • the receipt of legal advice - section 90(1)(i)
  • the provision of a municipal service - section 90(1)(k)
  • Recommendation

    That, in accordance with section 90(1) of the Community Charter, Council retire into closed session in order to consider items related to the following:

    • The receipt of legal advice - section 90(1)(i)
    • the provision of a municipal service - section 90(1)(k)
  • Recommendation

    That Council approve the agenda for this Regular Meeting of Council for November 18, 2019.

  • Recommendation

    That Council approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held November 4, 2019.

Mayor Stone has proclaimed November 2019 as Adoption Awareness month in the Town of Ladysmith, in recognition of the care, compassion and unselfish commitment of British Columbia adoptive families, and to remind citizens that there are many children and sibling groups in the province who are available for adoption.

Mayor Stone has proclaimed November 20, 2019 as National Child Day in the Town of Ladysmith, recognizing the rights of children to be protected and safe from harm, to have access to services, to experience meaningful participation in community life and to have the opportunity to enjoy their childhood.

  • Recommendation

    That Council:

    1. Give first, second and third readings to Town of Ladysmith Not-for-Profit Rental Housing Development Cost Charges Reduction Bylaw, 2019, No. 2024;
    2. Direct staff to delay developing a policy to consider site-specific development cost charge reductions pursuant to Council resolution CS 2019-239 until a housing needs report in accordance with section Division 22 of the Local Government Act is received by Council; and
    3. Delay repealing Development Cost Charge Reduction Bylaw 1804 until a policy to consider development cost charge reductions pursuant to Council resolution CS 2019-239 is endorsed by Council.

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  • Recommendation

    That Council:

    1. Direct staff to submit an application to the UBCM Child Care Space Creation Program for up to $1 million for additional child care spaces in the Town of Ladysmith at the Boys and Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island (BCCCVI) building at 220 High Street, and confirm that if successful the Town agrees to manage the delivery of the program as defined within the program requirements;
    2. Authorize the Town to enter into a 15 year commitment with the Province of BC to provide child care spaces in the community if the Town is successful in receiving the grant; and
    3. Authorize staff to draft a partnership agreement for Council consideration which defines the Town’s and BGCCVI's responsibilities and commitments relating to child care services at 220 High Street.

       

  • Recommendation

    That Council:

    1. Direct staff to increase the budget for the Town’s share of Russell Road reconstruction to a total cost of $151,100 with the additional funds to come from the Infrastructure Reserve; and
    2. Direct staff to adjust the 2019 – 2024 financial plan accordingly.

  • Recommendation

    That Council ratify its electronic endorsement of the letter presented by Vancouver Island Mayors whose communities have been affected by the labour dispute between Western Forest Products and the United Steelworkers Union and support the Mayors' request to urge both parties to bargain in good faith in order to find a resolution.

  • A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for questions.
  • Persons wishing to address Council during “Question Period” must be Town of Ladysmith residents, non-resident property owners, or operators of a business.
  • Individuals must state their name and address for identification purposes.
  • Questions put forth must be on topics which are not normally dealt with by Town staff as a matter of routine.
  • Questions must be brief and to the point.
  • Questions shall be addressed through the Chair and answers given likewise. Debates with or by individual Council members or staff members are not allowed.
  • No commitments shall be made by the Chair in replying to a question. Matters which may require action of the Council shall be referred to a future meeting of the Council.
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