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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-21",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider energy step code and cemetery fee bylaws",
   "summary": "Nelson City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including amendments to the Building Bylaw for energy efficiency, a new Cemetery Management Bylaw with fee changes, a waiver of parking fees for the Nelson Civic Theatre Society, and a Quarter 2 financial update. The agenda also includes a workshop on the Council Code of Conduct and a closed session for labour, property, and legal matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/138439/Regular%20Council%20-%2018%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=F9A2C4E159CC4C76B7C7A537B746F25F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2029"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council to review proposed Traffic, Streets & Parking Bylaw",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hear a staff overview of the proposed Traffic, Streets & Parking Bylaw and seek council feedback before its first reading. A BC Housing delegation will update council on shelter and affordable‑housing projects such as Elephant Mountain Place and the North Shore Inn. The meeting also includes a climate report card, a cultural presentation by Capitol Theatre’s Summer Youth Program, and a public comment on a tree‑stump display in Lakeside Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/138085/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=7FF79265694741E5A890A767D6AF8E6A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2039"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Council to read and adopt new Cemetery Management and Fee Bylaws",
   "summary": "The Special Council will give the first three readings of the Nelson Cemetery Management Bylaw No. 3668, 2026 and the accompanying Fees & Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3669, 2026. It will also approve advancing the Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project by directing staff to submit a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity application to the BCUC. Additional items include a letter to federal and provincial governments on the Build Communities Strong Fund and a resolution to hold part of the meeting in‑camera for confidential negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/138087/Special%20Council%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=790B66B4E91E47BCAB1642BD27176EAF",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2083"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Nelson Police Board Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to discuss sexual assault case reviews and OPCC workplace investigation",
   "summary": "The Nelson Police Board will receive case reviews on sexual assault investigations and discuss a new OPCC systemic investigation regarding sexualized conduct in police workplaces. It will also address director resignations and reappointments, consider approving a Service and Policy Complaint document, and hear the Chief Constable's report on recruitment and the launch of an online reporting system.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/137958/Nelson%20Police%20Board%20Regular%20Meeting%20-%2008%20Jul%2020.pdf?handle=F7F784D4B98046358D5C17C701DBB177",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2077"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/137834/Special%20Council%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=3DF19B24EFC64F49B183F5733F64CAE1",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2082"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider building bylaw energy efficiency amendments",
   "summary": "Council will discuss amendments to the Building Bylaw to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They will also consider endorsing two resolutions for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding innovative housing finance and algorithmic platform risks. Other items include a lease term for The Cube 2.0 and a variance request for 820 Victoria Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/137832/Regular%20Council%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=FB0512D89D5245BC82A2F924A730719B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2028"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Council considers $7.4M smart meter upgrade for Nelson Hydro",
   "summary": "Council is reviewing a proposal to transition from automated meter reading (AMR) to an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. The project aims to replace aging meters, improve outage detection, and enable real-time data for customers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/137574/Special%20Council%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F40552B6990F4CE7A792649FB3342F01",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2080"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council reviews progress on the Nelson Next climate action plan",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review a Climate Report Card detailing emissions reduction and energy efficiency achievements. The session also includes discussions on a new traffic bylaw and presentations from community groups.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/137571/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C3DFCA63358B408EAFF48883A054E68B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2038"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Nelson Police Board Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Nelson Police Board reviews departmental reports and upcoming online reporting launch",
   "summary": "The Board is reviewing updates on police recruitment, community engagement, and facility progress. A new online reporting system for the public is scheduled to launch on July 7, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/137192/Nelson%20Police%20Board%20Regular%20Meeting%20-%2010%20Jun%2020.pdf?handle=A5492265DDDB408EA0FA4EE816F36C23",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2074"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Nelson Council to review arts mural requests and theatre lease",
   "summary": "Council will discuss requests for murals from the Arts Council and a lease for the Chapel 10th Street Campus. The meeting also includes a workshop on the Step Code and Zero Carbon standards and a review of fire department grants.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/137314/Regular%20Council%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=3E0B901AF0194545A99AB30D21690832",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2027"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council votes on 2026 property tax rates",
   "summary": "Council will consider adopting the Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 3663, which sets property tax rates for 2026. They will also discuss the Anderson Creek hazard assessment and risk management policy, a temporary use permit at 318 Anderson Street, a variance at 1404 Selby Street, and a strata title conversion at 517 Hoover Street. Requests include a mural at Lakeside Park and a grant sponsorship.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/136853/Regular%20Council%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=22D5E5209C4A4C8789C9DDF329F72384",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2026"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Nelson Police Board Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Police Board to discuss complaint process feedback and board vacancies",
   "summary": "The Nelson Police Board will discuss feedback on the service and policy complaint process, approve the quarterly financial report, and address board director vacancies. A public concern item is also on the agenda. The meeting will include committee reports and end with a closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/136695/Nelson%20Police%20Board%20Regular%20Meeting%20-%2006%20May%2020.pdf?handle=C81AE079ED6E46D6AB63F3C95C0A0FBD",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2069"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council to hold closed session for personnel and annual report discussions",
   "summary": "This meeting is largely procedural, including a resolution to close the meeting to the public to discuss personal information about a position candidate and municipal objectives. A cultural presentation featuring a poetry reading by the former Cultural Ambassador will also take place.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/136549/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=6BD5865300DB493288EB5903B055AFFF",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2036"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt new Business Licence Bylaw, updating fees and regulations",
   "summary": "Council will vote on adopting a new Business Licence Bylaw No. 3661, 2026 and related fees amendment that modernize regulations and consolidate fees. Other items include setting annual tax rates, reviewing a lease request for 606 Victoria Street, and adjudicating ReDi grants.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/document/136545/Special%20Council%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=CD948AAE702C4266BCE1F2CACAACB468",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nelson.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2068"
  }
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