A PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWN OF LADYSMITH COUNCIL
AGENDA
5:00 P.M.

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This meeting will be held electronically as per Ministerial Order No. M192

Call to Order 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.

  • 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:

    • personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or honour - section 90(1)(b);

    • litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality - section 90(1)(g); and
    • negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service - section 90(1)(k).

The Town of Ladysmith acknowledges with gratitude that this meeting takes place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Stz'uminus First Nation.

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  • Recommendation

    That Council approve the agenda for this Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of Council for July 6, 2021.

  • Recommendation

    That, subject to any additional matters raised at the Public Hearing, Council:

    1. Proceed with third reading of "Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 2014, No. 1860, Amendment Bylaw (No. 40) 2021, No. 2078"; and
    2. Direct staff to refer Bylaw No. 2078 to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure pursuant to section 41(3) of the Community Charter.
  • Recommendation

    That Council approve the minutes of the Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of Council held June 15, 2021.

  • Recommendation

    That Council approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held June 29, 2021.

  • Recommendation

    That Council issue Development Permit 3060-21-05 to allow for construction of a five unit townhouse at 340 2nd Avenue (Lot B, District Lot 56, Oyster District Plan, VIP65505), subject to the provision of an $18,065.00 security bond for landscaping.

  • Recommendation

    That Council issue Development Permit 3060-21-09 for a two-storey coach house at 509 Kitchener Street (Lot 5 Block 126 District Lot 56 Oyster District Plan 703A).

  • Recommendation

    That Council:

    1. Give first and second reading to “Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 2014, No. 1860, Amendment Bylaw (No. 41) 2021, No. 2079” and “Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw 2014, No. 1860, Amendment Bylaw (No. 42) 2021, No. 2080”;
    2. Direct staff to proceed with scheduling and notification for a Public Hearing for Bylaw Nos. 2079 and 2080;
    3. Direct staff to refer Bylaw Nos. 2079 and 2080 to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, following third reading of the bylaws, pursuant to section 52 of the Transportation Act;
    4. Direct the property owner at 940 Esplanade Avenue to submit a Development Permit and a Building Permit application within 60 days of third reading of Bylaw No. 2079; and
    5. Authorize the discharge of Covenant CA4868914 from 934 and 940 Esplanade Ave. (legally described as Lot A and Lot B, District Lot 24, Oyster District, Plan EPP66976) subject to adoption of Bylaw No. 2080.
  • Recommendation

    That Council receive for information the minutes of the June 3, 2021 meeting of the Public Art Task Group.

  • Recommendation

    That Council receive for information the minutes of the June 16, 2021 meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee.

  • Recommendation

    That Council receive for information the minutes of the June 22, 2021 meeting of the Official Community Plan Steering Committee.

12.

  • Recommendation

    That Council direct staff to amend the 2021-2025 Financial Plan to include $35,000 for a chlorine conversion for the pool at Frank Jameson Community Centre with the funds to come from the Parks & Recreation Appropriated Equity Reserve.

  • Recommendation

    That Council waive the 45-day requirement to make necessary repairs and provide a water leak adjustment for $3,193.98 for billing account #001 1376000.

  • Recommendation

    That Council direct staff to submit a grant application for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) requesting grant funding for the Downtown Revitalization Project and confirm that the Town’s portion will be funded from the General Government Reserves and the Real Property Reserve.

  • Recommendation

    That Council award the purchase of a single axle gravel truck to P+R Truck Center for $253,084.16, including GST.

As per section 99 of the Community Charter, members of the public are invited to make submissions or ask questions.

  • Recommendation

    That Council approve the Town of Ladysmith 2020 Annual Municipal Report.

Request for storage and scorekeeper box at Aggie Sports Field.

  • Recommendation

    That Council direct staff to work with the Ladysmith Minor Softball Association to investigate the feasibility of constructing a small two storey building at the Aggie Sports Field closest to Symonds Street for the purpose of storage and scorekeeping, with a clubhouse above and improvements to the existing hillside spectator viewing area, as proposed in the correspondence dated  April 30, 2021 from the Ladysmith Minor Softball Association.

Request for confirmation of Council's approval of the Lot 108 Plan, to be included with the Club's grant application.

  • Recommendation

    That Council confirm its previous approval of the Lot 108 Plan and provide a letter for the Rotary Club of Ladysmith's Capital Projects Grant application, confirming support for the following items identified in the Plan:

    • construction of a universally accessible walkway around the site perimeter trail of the Lot 108 Community Park;
    • installation of outdoor exercise stations; and
    • that the Town will manage and control, in perpetuity, from completion of construction and installation of the walkway and the outdoor exercise stations at the expense of the Town.
  • Recommendation

    That Council recommend issuance of a Lounge Area Endorsement by the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch to Bayview Brewing Company to be located at 202-204 Dogwood Drive for the following reasons:

    • the property is zoned for neighbourhood pub and microbrewery use;
    • the hours of operation are proposed to be between 11am and 9pm on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 11am and 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays;
    • the limited 30 person indoor capacity and 24 person patio capacity of the lounge;
    • the impact of noise on the community in the immediate vicinity of the proposed lounge area is expected to be minimal; and
    • the general impact on the community is expected to be minimal.

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  • Persons wishing to address Council must be Town of Ladysmith residents, non-resident property owners, or operators of a business.
  • Individuals must include 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.
  • 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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