Ladysmith public meetings in 2021

Council Meeting

This is a public hearing and regular meeting of the Town of Ladysmith Council. The main item is a public hearing and potential adoption of a rental unit licensing bylaw (No. 2093) that would set maintenance standards and regulate renovictions. Council will also consider rezoning the winter shelter at 631 1st Avenue, adopting an affordable housing reserve bylaw, and receiving updates on the Official Community Plan and climate adaptation.

• Public hearing and adoption of Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw 2021, No. 2093
• Adoption of Affordable Housing Reserve Bylaw 2021, No. 2097
• First and second readings of Zoning Bylaw Amendment (No. 38) 2021, No. 2076 for 631 1st Avenue winter shelter
• Report on Town-owned lots at 535 and 537 South Davis Road – not proceeding with sale, considering density zoning
• Letter of support for Ladysmith & District Historical Society grant application

Council Meeting

The Ladysmith Town Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a bylaw to regulate rental unit evictions for renovations (renovictions), awarding contracts for watermain replacements and washroom upgrades, and approving the 2022 meeting schedule. They will also hear a presentation from the Arts Council and consider letters of support for affordable housing and a youth program.

• First, second, and third reading of Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw 2021, No. 2093 (renovictions)
• Award watermain replacement tender on Methuen, French, Kitchener Streets and Parkhill Terrace to David Stalker Excavating Ltd. for $577,263.70
• Award Transfer Beach washroom renovation contract to Boston Construction Corp. for $364,100
• Adopt Public Hearing Process Policy 01-0550-B
• Approve BC Transit express route bus stop at Bob Stuart Park on 1st Avenue

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on deliberations for the 2022-2026 Financial Plan, including funding for new staff positions and early approval of numerous capital projects totaling over $3.2 million. Council will also consider three bylaws: revenue anticipation borrowing, waterworks regulation amendment, and dog licence fees. A letter of support for the Arts Council's grant application and committee appointments are also on the agenda. The meeting will close with a closed session for labour, land, and legal matters.

• 2022-2026 Financial Plan deliberations with 21 capital projects including $1.6M roundabout at Ludlow & Rocky Cr, $400K Chicken Ladder Flood Hardening, $400K Waterfront Phase 2 Remediation
• Funding for full-time Manager of Protective Services/Fire Chief starting July 1, 2022
• First, second, third readings of Bylaw 2095 (2022 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing)
• First, second, third readings of Bylaw 2096 (Waterworks Regulations Amendment)
• Adoption of Bylaw 2094 (Dog Licence Fees)

Council Meeting

This is a public hearing and regular council meeting. Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for 431 1st Avenue, then consider third reading. The main business is a budget workshop to finalize water and sewer utility rates and introduce the capital budget, including proposed rate increases. Council will also consider several other items such as a development variance permit, a $100,000 audio-visual system, and various policies.

• Public hearing and third reading for Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2091 at 431 1st Avenue
• Proposed 5% increase to water consumption rates effective January 1, 2022
• Proposed 2022 sewer parcel tax at $350 and water parcel tax at $459
• Development variance permit for a secondary suite at 643 John Wilson Place
• $100,000 from COVID-19 Safe Restart Reserve for audio-visual system at Seniors Centre

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on a 2022 budget workshop for water and sewer utilities, including a presentation, council discussion, and public input. The agenda also includes unfinished business regarding appointments to standing and community committees, referred from the November 2 regular meeting. The meeting is largely procedural, with the budget workshop as the main substantive item.

• 2022 water and sewer utility budget presentation and discussion
• Public input and questions on the utility budget
• Appointments to committees including Waterfront Implementation, Community Planning Advisory, Protective Services, and others

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend actions on several items, including a rental-unit licensing bylaw to address renovictions, a Q3 financial update, a water conservation plan policy, and a policy for security deposits on street work. The committee will also discuss implementing recommendations from the Poverty Reduction Strategy. Most items are recommendations to Council for approval or direction.

• Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw 2021, No. 2093 (renovictions) - recommend first and second readings
• 2021 Q3 (July-September) Financial Update - receive staff report
• Water Conservation Plan Policy - recommend Council approval
• Work in Town Streets Security Requirements - direct staff to create policy for security deposit amounts
• Poverty Reduction Strategy - direct staff to prepare report on establishing a Poverty Reduction Task Group

Council Meeting

This is a public hearing and special meeting of Ladysmith Town Council. Council will hear public input on proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw for 1260 Churchill Place, then consider giving third reading to the bylaws. Council will also discuss the 2022-2026 preliminary financial plan, consider a three-year animal control agreement, and make annual appointments.

• Public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2087 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2088 for 1260 Churchill Place
• Proposed three-year animal control agreement with Coastal Animal Control Services of BC Ltd. at ~$48,500/year, plus $5 dog license fee increase
• Development Variance Permit 3090-21-11 to reduce rear setback from 4.5m to 0.7m at 110 5th Avenue
• 2022-2026 Preliminary Financial Plan discussion and public input
• Annual appointments: Deputy Mayor, Parcel Tax Review Panel, CVRD Director, VIRL Board Director, and committee representatives

Council Meeting

The Town of Ladysmith Council is meeting to handle a range of items including development permits, zoning bylaw amendments, watermain project re-prioritization, and a donation for scoreboards. The meeting begins with a closed session for labour and negotiation matters, then moves to open business. Council will vote on several recommendations, including approving a development variance permit for 433 Thetis Drive, giving readings to a zoning amendment bylaw for 431 Thetis Drive, reallocating watermain project funds, and accepting a $50,000 donation from the Ladysmith Eagles for electronic scoreboards.

Council Meeting

The Town of Ladysmith Council is meeting to consider several items, including an Official Community Plan amendment, rezoning, and housing agreement for 1260 Churchill Place, as well as budget increases for remediation and water projects. Council will also act on recommendations from a previous closed session, including lease renewals for Crown land and the Ladysmith Seniors Centre. Several other items involve water rate structure changes, coach house regulations, and a noise bylaw exemption.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2087, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2088, and Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2089 for 1260 Churchill Place
• Budget increase of $87,920 for Waterfront Remediation Phase 1
• Budget increase of $44,000 for Stocking Lake Meter Valve Construction
• Five-year lease renewal with Ladysmith Seniors Centre Society for 630 2nd Avenue
• Noise bylaw exemption for Westmark Construction at 107 Rollie Rose Drive

Committee of the Whole

The Ladysmith Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to receive routine staff reports and discuss several policy items. They will consider recommending changes to water rates for single-family dwellings with suites, amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw, and new rules for two-storey coach houses. The committee will also discuss adding a Hul'qumi'inum name to the Transfer Beach Park sign and a Coast Salish welcoming figure on Transfer Beach Boulevard.

• Water rate changes: single-family dwelling with suite charged 1.5x base rate, 37.5m3 initial consumption; new step rate of $3.1701/m3 for usage over 200m3 in Apr-Jun and Jul-Sep quarters
• Council Procedure Bylaw amendments: change regular meeting start time to 6:00 p.m., remove public hearing section, add electronic meeting wording
• Coach house amendments to Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and Delegation of Authority Bylaw, plus design pre-authorization program
• Discussion on including Hul'qumi'inum name on Transfer Beach Park sign
• Discussion on adding Coast Salish welcoming figure on Transfer Beach Boulevard

Council Meeting

Ladysmith Council will consider denying BC Housing's request to renew a temporary use permit at 440 1st Avenue, and will vote on adopting several bylaws, including amendments for properties on Farrell Road and a permissive tax exemption bylaw for 2022. The meeting also includes reports on the DL2016 Holdings Corporation and a request to amend regional fireworks regulations.

• Deny renewal of temporary use permit 3340-21-01 for BC Housing at 440 1st Avenue
• Adopt OCP Amendment Bylaw 2060 and Zoning Amendment Bylaws 2061 and 2064 for 670 and 630 Farrell Road
• Give readings to 2022 Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw 2084
• Adopt Community Centre Fees and Charges Bylaw 2086
• Request CVRD amend fireworks bylaw for Ladysmith-specific events

Council Meeting

The Town of Ladysmith Council is meeting to decide on several development permits, tax exemptions, and a road closure. The meeting starts with a closed session for personnel and negotiation matters, then moves to open session for the listed items. Notable actions include issuing development permits for coach houses and a variance for a Boys & Girls Club addition, approving a revitalization tax exemption for 902 Ludlow Road, and adopting a road closure bylaw for 1130 Rocky Creek Road.

• Development Variance Permit 3090-21-09 and Development Permit 3060-21-11 for a coach house at 831 - 3rd Avenue
• Development Variance Permit 3090-21-07 for 220 High St. (Boys & Girls Club) to reduce front setback to 1.2m and waive parking
• Development Variance Permit 3090-21-03 for new subdivision off Giovando Way to increase indoor parking floor area to 268 sq m and adjust height measurement
• Revitalization Tax Exemption Economic Agreement for 902 Ludlow Road
• Water leak adjustment of $11,758.45 for billing account #000 1124000

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing a schedule for the 2022-2026 Financial Plan discussions. Other items include a development permit for a commercial and residential building and a request for a noise bylaw exemption.

• Development Permit for four-storey building at 336 Belaire Street with $41,278.50 landscaping bond
• Bylaw No. 2078 to add single unit dwellings to C-2, R-3 and C-4 zones
• Noise bylaw exemption for construction at 107 Rollie Rose Drive until September 30, 2021
• Proposed $350 sponsorship for the 11th Annual Rotary Charity Golf Tournament
• Notice of building regulation contravention for 940 Esplanade Avenue

Council Meeting

The Town of Ladysmith Council is meeting to consider several items, including establishing a regional emergency management organization, zoning and OCP amendments for 10864 Westdowne Road, and adopting a suite of film-related bylaws. They will also discuss an OCP engagement strategy, parks and recreation fee increases, and an active transportation grant application. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approve single regional Emergency Management Organization for Cowichan area
• First and second reading of OCP and zoning amendments for 10864 Westdowne Road
• Adopt Film Bylaw 2021, No. 2045 and related amendments (Noise, OCP, Building, Zoning, Fees, Reserve)
• Increase parks and recreation fees by 2% per year for three years
• Apply for BC Active Transportation Grant for Colonia/Delcourt project ($425,000 total)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is discussing several recommendations for Council, including limiting cannabis retailers, converting lighting at Bob Stuart Park, creating a water/sewer/solid waste subsidy program for low-income seniors, and not proceeding with a graffiti reward program. Council submissions also cover community gardens, Brown Drive Park, bike lanes, and street naming policy.

• Zoning bylaw amendment to limit cannabis retailers in designated areas
• Option 3 lighting conversion for Bob Stuart Park funded by remaining City Hall lighting funds
• Water, sewer, and solid waste subsidy program: 50% reductions for seniors over 65 with income under $24,878/person or $41,049/household
• Possible new rate structures: single-family-with-suite at 1.5x charge, summer water surcharge starting at 200m³
• Bike lane design and costing from Bayview to Methuen, plus highway shoulder widening to Davis Road

Council Meeting

Ladysmith Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment affecting downtown commercial, tourist commercial, and medium density residential properties, then consider third reading of the bylaw. Council will also decide on several development permits, a financial plan amendment, a truck purchase, and other routine items.

• Public hearing and third reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2078 affecting C-2, C-4, and R-3 zones
• Development permit for five-unit townhouse at 340 2nd Avenue with $18,065 landscaping bond
• Development permit for two-storey coach house at 509 Kitchener Street
• Zoning amendment for multi-dwelling residential at 940 Esplanade Avenue (Bylaws 2079 and 2080)
• Purchase of single axle gravel truck from P+R Truck Center for $253,084.16

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Town of Ladysmith Council, held electronically. The agenda is procedural: Council will approve the agenda, then retire into closed session to consider items related to solicitor-client privilege under section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Call to order and acknowledgement of Stz'uminus First Nation territory
• Agenda approval
• Closed session for solicitor-client privilege advice (section 90(1)(i))
• Rise and report from closed session
• Adjournment

Council Meeting

The Town of Ladysmith Council is holding a public hearing and regular meeting, with the main item being a public hearing on three bylaws affecting 1130 Rocky Creek Road: a road closure, an Official Community Plan amendment, and a zoning amendment. Following the hearing, Council will consider third reading of these bylaws. The meeting also includes several development variance permits, a graffiti removal rebate program, and various administrative items.

• Public hearing and third reading for bylaws 2067, 2068, 2069 affecting 1130 Rocky Creek Road
• Development Variance Permit for 614 Brown Drive to reduce front setback from 6.0m to 3.3m
• Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for 6-245 Oyster Cove Road for two accessory buildings
• Recommendation to deny Development Variance Permit for 350 Chemainus Road
• Proposed $50 graffiti removal rebate to property owners, up to $2,500 from Grant in Aid budget

Council Meeting

The Town of Ladysmith Council is meeting to hold a public hearing and consider several bylaws, including amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. They will also review development applications, including a variance permit at 287 Gill Road and a liquor lounge endorsement for Bayview Brewing Company. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters and routine approvals of minutes and correspondence.

• Public hearing and third reading for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2047 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2049
• Development Variance Permit 3090-21-01 and Development Permit 3060-21-03 at 287 Gill Road
• Liquor lounge endorsement for Bayview Brewing Company at 202 Dogwood Drive
• First and second readings for Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2076 to extend winter shelter at 631 1st Avenue
• First and second readings for OCP, zoning, and road closure bylaws at 1130 Rocky Creek Road, including a $1 million town contribution for a roundabout

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting is dedicated to adopting four bylaws: the five-year Financial Plan for 2021-2025, the 2021 property tax rates, and the water and sewer parcel tax rates. All items are recommendations for adoption, with no other business on the agenda.

• Adopt Financial Plan Bylaw 2021, No. 2072
• Adopt Tax Rates Bylaw 2021, No. 2073
• Adopt Water Parcel Tax Bylaw 2021, No. 2074
• Adopt Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw 2021, No. 2075

Committee of the Whole

The Ladysmith Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive reports and discuss several items. A delegation will present the Ladysmith Housing Needs Assessment report in greater detail. The committee will also discuss electric vehicle charging stations, a proposed Council Code of Conduct, and a request for a letter of support regarding housing affordability and homelessness.

• Delegation: G.P. Rollo and Associates and Cowichan Housing Association present Ladysmith Housing Needs Assessment report
• Discussion of future role of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
• Recommendation to adopt proposed Council Code of Conduct
• Request from Paul Manly, MP for letter of support on housing affordability and homelessness
• Receive reports: Building Inspector, Fire/Rescue, Animal Control, Q1 financial update, strategic priorities

Council Meeting

Ladysmith Council is holding two public hearings: one to rezone 336 Belaire Street and another to amend the Official Community Plan for multi-unit residential properties in Development Permit Area 4. After the hearings, Council will consider third reading of both bylaws, plus first and second reading of a zoning amendment for 630 Farrell Road. Council will also review the 2020 audit, set the 2021 property tax distribution and collection scheme, and consider letters of support on wolf hunting, tourism worker rights, and the Aggie Hall 100th anniversary.

• Public hearing: Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 36, 2021 (No. 2066) for 336 Belaire Street
• Public hearing: OCP Amendment No. 66, 2021 (No. 2070) for Development Permit Area 4 Multi-Unit Residential
• First and second reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 35, 2021 (No. 2064) for 630 Farrell Road
• 2021 property tax: 0.52% increase, Class 5 rate phased in, due July 2, 2021 with penalties
• 2020 Audit Findings report and draft financial statements presented by MNP

Special Council Meeting

The Council of the Town of Ladysmith will meet to discuss matters related to the acquisition, disposition, or expropriation of land or improvements. This discussion is scheduled to take place during a closed session.

• Closed session regarding land acquisition, disposition, or expropriation

Council Meeting

The Town of Ladysmith Council will hold two public hearings on April 6, 2021, to consider Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments for properties at 670 and 674 Farrell Road, Lot 20 Trans-Canada Highway, and 201 and 203 Dogwood Drive. Following the hearings, Council will consider third reading of the related bylaws. The meeting also includes items such as a development variance permit for a canopy at 1020 1st Avenue, a development permit for a residential development at 19-245 Oyster Cove Road, and a request to support a regional grant application for homeless health and safety.

• Public Hearing #1: OCP and Zoning amendments for 670 & 674 Farrell Road and Lot 20 Trans-Canada Highway (Bylaws 2060, 2061)
• Public Hearing #2: OCP and Zoning amendments for 201 & 203 Dogwood Drive (Bylaws 2062, 2063)
• Development Variance Permit for canopy at 1020 1st Avenue (Bloooms At The 49th)
• Development Variance Permit and Development Permit for residential development at 19-245 Oyster Cove Road
• Support for CVRD grant application to UBCM Strengthening Communities Fund 2021 for unsheltered homeless health and safety

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Ladysmith Council is meeting to begin the Official Community Plan (OCP) review process. Consultants Jennifer Fix and Jeremy Murphy will provide background information and gather input from Council on ideas and aspirations for the project.

• Official Community Plan project kick off with consultants Jennifer Fix and Jeremy Murphy

Council Meeting

The Town of Ladysmith Council is reviewing financial plan updates, zoning amendments for several properties, and grant allocations for community organizations. The body is also deciding on a cannabis retail license application and a yard waste pilot project.

• Proposed $1,352,340 for Arts & Heritage Hub design changes
• Rezoning application for 336 Belaire Street to increase from 3 to 4 storeys
• Licence recommendation for non-medical cannabis retail store at 411B 1st Avenue
• Grant in Aid requests including $15,000 for Ladysmith Festival Of Lights and $10,000 for Ladysmith Celebrations Society
• Financial plan updates including $230,000 for a single axle dump truck

Committee of the Whole

The Ladysmith Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to discuss and make recommendations to Council on several items, including 2021 Grant in Aid allocations, a yard waste pilot project, parkland dedication bylaws, potential zoning amendments for two-storey coach houses, and updates to the Streets and Traffic Bylaw. The committee will also consider a request to update the Heritage Strategic Plan. No final decisions are made at this meeting; recommendations will go to Council.

• 2021 Grant in Aid requests: determine amounts for community groups
• Yard waste pilot: two spring pickups (late April/May 2021), $20,000 from Solid Waste Reserve
• Parkland dedication: prepare bylaw for Town-owned properties, close road rights-of-way for park use
• Two-storey coach houses: consider Zoning Bylaw amendments
• Streets and Traffic Bylaw 1998, No. 1309: proposed amendments

Council Meeting

Council will hold a regular meeting, starting with a closed session, then consider several items including first and second readings of OCP and zoning amendment bylaws for 201/203 Dogwood Drive, a request to support a picnic shelter grant, and housekeeping changes to the fees and charges bylaw. The meeting is held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• First and second reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2062 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2063 for 201/203 Dogwood Drive, including a public hearing and conditions such as a pedestrian signal or cash-in-lieu
• Request for support for Island Health's five-year plan to make Nanaimo Regional General Hospital a tertiary hospital
• Proclamation of March 6, 2021 as World Lymphedema Day
• Request to permit a picnic shelter at Aggie Hall Playground and provide a letter of support for a grant application
• First three readings of Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 2059 to amend Schedule 1 and remove Schedule 4

Special Council Meeting

The Ladysmith Council will meet electronically to discuss a proposed municipal service. The agenda includes a closed session to consider negotiations and related discussions regarding this provision.

• Closed session discussion regarding negotiations for a proposed municipal service

Council Meeting

The Town of Ladysmith Council is meeting to decide on a temporary use permit for a homeless shelter and water bill adjustments. The body will also discuss a grant for environmental remediation and a support letter for Telus.

• Temporary Use Permit 3340-21-01 for a temporary shelter at 440 1st Avenue
• FCM Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement GMF 17055 for Uplands Environmental Assessment and Remedial Action Plan
• Water billing account adjustments of $3,206.83 and $7,218.56 due to leaks
• Response to CVRD referral regarding OCP and Rezoning for 4760 Brenton-Page Road
• Request for letter of support for Telus Universal Broadband Fund grant application

Special Council Meeting

This is a special electronic meeting of Ladysmith Council. Council will receive a presentation on the Ladysmith Housing Needs Assessment Report from G.P. Rollo and Associates and the Cowichan Housing Association, then retire into closed session to discuss personnel, municipal service negotiations, and confidential government negotiations.

• Presentation of Ladysmith Housing Needs Assessment Report by G.P. Rollo and Associates and Cowichan Housing Association
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(a), 90(1)(k), and 90(2)(b)
• Meeting held electronically per Ministerial Order No. M192

Council Meeting

Ladysmith Council will consider awarding a $199,800 contract for the Official Community Plan review, submitting a $3.5 million grant application with Stz'uminus First Nation for harbour debris removal, and approving themed lighting at City Hall. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, committee appointments, and a petition for traffic calming on Mackie Road.

• Award contract to AHNE Studio for Official Community Plan Review, $199,800 excluding GST
• Joint grant application with Stz'uminus First Nation to Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative for $3,500,000 to remove sunken/derelict vessels from Ladysmith Harbour
• Proceed with Option 3 'Down Lighting' for themed lighting at City Hall, funded by unspent 2020 funds
• Authorize signing Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement GMF 16877 for Sewer UV Pilot Study, increasing project to $439,200 with $246,000 from FCM grant and $54,215 from Sewer Reserves
• Direct staff to install traffic counters on Mackie Road following resident petition for traffic calming

Council Meeting

The Town of Ladysmith Council is meeting electronically to consider routine approvals and several policy amendments. Key items include approving minutes, amending the bylaw enforcement policy, flag protocol, and park bench donation guidelines, and directing staff to retain Tetra Tech for geotechnical drilling at the Ladysmith Marina retaining wall at a cost of approximately $25,000. Council will also consider supporting a regional grant application and authorizing attendance at the 2021 UBCM Convention.

• Retain Tetra Tech for geotechnical drilling at Ladysmith Marina retaining wall, approx. $25,000
• Amend Bylaw Enforcement Policy 09-4020-B to complaint-driven enforcement
• Amend Corporate Flag Protocol Policy 01-0340-A, including flying Pride and Metis flags
• Amend Park Bench Donation Guidelines Policy 12-5810-A
• Support CVRD application for UBCM Emergency Support Services grant

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of Ladysmith Town Council held electronically. The only substantive item is a motion to retire into closed session to discuss personal information about an identifiable individual being considered for a municipal position. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda approval, adjournment).

• Closed session under section 90(1)(a) of the Community Charter regarding personal information about a candidate for a municipal position

Committee of the Whole

The Ladysmith Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to receive routine reports and discuss several policy amendments. Key items include proposed changes to the bylaw enforcement policy, corporate flag protocol, and park bench donation guidelines, plus a discussion on alternate water billing structures.

• Proposed amendments to Bylaw Enforcement Policy 09-4020-B to make enforcement complaint-driven unless safety/hazard/liability issues exist
• Proposed flag policy changes: remove 10-year service requirement for half-mast, add Pride Flag (June 1-30) and Metis Flag (Nov 16) at City Hall
• Park bench donation policy update to include benches, trees, other amenities; donor pays installation; Town maintains for reasonable lifespan
• Discussion on alternate water billing structures requested by Councillor Stevens
• Discussion on School District 68 Facilities Plan status and setting up a meeting with the board

Council Meeting

Ladysmith Council is meeting electronically, starting with a closed session to discuss personal information about a position candidate. In open session, Council will consider approving utility billing due dates for 2021, submitting a grant application for the Dogwood Culvert Replacement Project, signing a fire services automatic aid agreement with the Cowichan Valley Regional District, and naming a park on Russell Road as Rutti Park. Council will also decide which members will attend upcoming conferences, including the UBCM and FCM conventions.

• Direct staff to apply for grant funding for Dogwood Culvert Replacement Project through Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program COVID-19 Resilience stream
• Approve 2021 utility due dates: Feb 26, May 28, Aug 27, Nov 26
• Authorize signing Fire Services Automatic Aid Agreement with Cowichan Valley Regional District (North Oyster Volunteer Fire Department)
• Name parkland on Russell Road as Rutti Park
• Approve Mayor Stone and Councillor McKay attendance at FCM 2020 Convention in Montreal, June 3-6, 2021, estimated cost $6,000