THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
AGENDA

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers, City Hall

1.
CALL TO ORDER
 

2.
AGENDA APPROVAL
 

  • Recommendation

    That the agenda for this December 9, 2019 meeting of the Municipal Services Committee be approved.

3.
MINUTES
 

3.1
Minutes of the Municipal Services Committee Meeting held September 9, 2019
 

  • Recommendation

    That the minutes of the Municipal Services Committee meeting held September 9, 2019 be approved.

4.
REPORTS
 

4.1
Building Inspector's Report to November 30, 2019
 

  • Recommendation

    That the Committee receive the Building Inspector’s Report for the months August to November 2019.

4.2
Ladysmith Fire/Rescue Reports for August to October, 2019
 

  • Recommendation

    That the Committee receive the Ladysmith Fire/Rescue Reports for the months August to October 2019.

4.3
Coastal Animal Control Services Reports for July to September 2019
 

  • Recommendation

    That the Committee receive the Coastal Animal Control Services Reports for the months July to September 2019.

4.4
Poet Laureate Program
 

  • Recommendation

    That the Committee:

    1. Refer the proposed Poet Laureate Programs to the Parks, Recreation & Culture Advisory Committee for comment;

       

    2. Direct staff to commence discussion toward entering into a Service Agreement with the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District in relation to managing the Town’s Poet Laureate Programs, and that Council be provided with a Draft Service Agreement for consideration; and

       

    3. Recommend that Council direct staff to include $2,800 in ongoing annual funding in the 2020 – 2024 Financial Plan.

4.5
2019 Third Quarter Financial Report
 

  • Recommendation

    That the Committee receive for information the 2019 Third Quarter Financial Report from the Director of Financial Services.

5.
COUNCIL SUBMISSIONS
 

5.1
Downtown Planters and Hanging Baskets
 

5.1.1
Hanging Baskets between High Street and Roberts Street
 

Councillor Johnson has requested that the Committee discuss the possibility of adding hanging baskets with irrigation watering systems on 1st Avenue, between High Street and Roberts Street.

5.1.2
Lower Maintenance Plants
 

Councillor Jacobson has requested that the Committee discuss the possibility of changing the Town's public floral displays to a more drought-resistant and natural species theme.

5.2
Transit Review
 

Councillor Johnson has requested that the Committee discuss doing a review of the present transit situation.

5.3
Subsidized Bus Passes for Children Under 18
 

Councillors Virtanen and Johnson have requested that the Committee discuss the possibility of providing subsidized bus passes for children under 18.

5.4
Videotaping Closed Council Meetings
 

Councillor Johnson has requested that the Committee discuss the possibility of videotaping Closed Session meetings for Council member reference.

5.5
Other Users of South Davis School
 

Councillor Jacobson has requested that the Committee discuss the potential for other groups and organizations to make use of South Davis School.

6.
CORRESPONDENCE
 

6.1
Garth Gilroy: Bicycle Safety and Future Street Design Projects for Ladysmith 
 

Mayor Stone has requested that the Committee consider the August 23, 2019 correspondence from Garth Gilroy regarding bicycle safety and planning for the future.

7.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

8.
NEW BUSINESS
 

8.1
Public Art Policy
 

Staff will offer a presentation to guide discussion with the Committee on the intent and contents of a public art policy.  This matter was referred to the Committee by Council.

9.
ADJOURNMENT
 

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