Municipality of North Cowichan
Regular Council
REVISED AGENDA
Closed Session: 3:00 p.m.
Open Session: 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Closed Session: 3:00pm & Open Session: 5:00pm

Municipal Hall - Council Chambers & Electronically

This meeting which is open to the public, will be conducted in-person in Council Chambers and by video conference using the Cisco Webex platform, and will be streamed live and archived for viewing on demand at www.northcowichan.ca. All representations to Council form part of the public record.

 

Members of the public may attend the Municipal Hall [7030 Trans-Canada Highway] in person or join the meeting electronically to participate during the 'Public Input' and 'Question Period' portions of the agenda. Please visit northcowichan.ca/virtualmeeting for instructions on how to connect online or you may dial 1.844.426.4405, enter 1# for English, enter the meeting ID 2774 088 9546, and then enter the meeting password 1111.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

As soon as there is a quorum present after the time specified for the Council meeting, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. If there is no quorum of Council present within 15 minutes of the scheduled time for the meeting, the Corporate Officer records the names of the members present and those absent, and adjourns the meeting until the next scheduled meeting.

2.

RESOLUTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC [3:00PM - 5:00PM]

Any matters that must or may be closed to the public in accordance with section 90 of the Community Charter shall appear here. A resolution of Council must be passed during the open portion which states that the remainder of the meeting is to be closed, including the basis under the applicable subsection.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council close the meeting at ____ p.m. to the public on the basis of the following sections of the Community Charter:

  • 90(1)(b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity.
  • 90(1)(c) labour relations or other employee relations.
  • 90(1)(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, which the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality.
  • 90(1)(f) law enforcement, which the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment.
  • 90(1)(k) negotiations & related discussions re the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if held in public

2.1

Approval of in-camera meeting Agenda

2.2

Adoption of in-camera meeting Minutes

2.3

In-camera meeting Items

2.3.1

Closed under section 90(1)(c) Labour Relations

2.3.2

Closed under section 90(1)(k) Service (Harm)

2.3.3

Closed under section 90(1)(b) Municipal Honour

2.3.4

Closed under section 90(1)(b) Municipal Honour

2.3.5

Closed under section 90(1)(e) Land

2.3.6

Closed under section 90(1)(f) Law Enforcement

2.4

Rise and report

3.

RECESS UNTIL 5:00PM

4.

APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

To adopt all recommendations appearing on the Consent Agenda in one motion, without discussion or debate. Included are items that are regular, non-controversial, or routine in nature. Any item may be moved out at the request of any Council member for discussion or debate, before the agenda is approved. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be placed under New Business, as per Council's Consent Agenda Policy.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the Consent Agenda and the recommendations contained therein.

4.1

Items for Decision

All recommendations provided under each of the items listed below will be adopted once the Consent Agenda is approved, unless removed and placed under New Business. 

4.1.1

Council Meeting Minutes for Adoption

Purpose: To consider if there were any errors or omissions prior to adopting the minutes of previous meetings of Council.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the minutes of their regular and special meetings held June 18, and July 8, 2025.

4.1.2

Public Hearing Minutes for Adoption

Purpose: To consider if there were any errors or omissions prior to adopting the minutes of previous meetings of Council.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the minutes of their public hearing meeting held June 18, 2025.

4.2

Items for Information

All items listed below will be received for information purposes only once the Consent Agenda is approved, unless removed and placed under New Business where Council may consider taking action. 

4.2.1

Sports Wall of Fame Committee June 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Purpose: To receive the Sports Wall of Fame Committee (SWOF) minutes for information.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Sports Wall of Fame Committee meeting for information.

4.2.2

2nd Quarter of 2025 List of Supplier Payments (April 1 - June 30)

Purpose: To provide a listing of payments to suppliers totalling over $10,000 in the second quarter of 2025.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive the 2nd Quarter Payment Listing (April - June 2025) report dated July 16, 2025, from the Director, Financial Services for information.

4.2.3

Letter from Parhar Group on behalf of Clements Centre and Parsi Consulting Group re- Request for Reduction of Development Cost Charges – Clements Centre Affordable Housing Project at 2731 Vian Street, Duncan

Purpose: To receive the request from the Parhar Group requesting a reduction to the Development Cost Charges (DCCs) for the Clements Centre Affordable Housing Project at 2731 Vian Street.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive the July 4, 2025 letter from the Parhar Group for information.

4.2.4

Letter from Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs re- six-month housing targets progress report

Purpose: To receive the letter dated May 7, 2025 from Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs regarding North Cowichan’s six-month housing targets progress report.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive the May 7, 2025 letter from Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, for information.

4.2.5

Letter from Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs acknowledging June 30, 2025, as one-year anniversary when most local governments implemented the Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) requirements

Purpose: To receive the letter dated May 29, 2025 from Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs acknowledging June 30, 2025, as one-year anniversary when most local governments implemented the Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) requirements.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive the May 29, 2025 letter from Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, for information.

4.2.6

City of Port Moody re- their UBCM Resolution – Supporting Housing Affordability Through Taxation Changes and Financial Commitment

Purpose: To receive the UBCM Resolution dated June 12, 2025 from the City of Port Moody regarding – Supporting Housing Affordability Through Taxation Changes and Financial Commitment.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive the UBCM Resolution dated June 12, 2025 from the City of Port Moody, for information.

4.2.7

District of Coldstream re- their UBCM Resolution – Modernization of Municipal Wastewater Regulation and Sewerage System Regulation

Purpose: To receive the UBCM Resolution dated June 17, 2025 from the District of Coldstream regarding the Modernization of Municipal Wastewater Regulation and Sewerage System Regulation.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive the UBCM Resolution dated June 17, 2025 from the District of Coldstream, for information.

4.2.8

Letter from the Battered Women’s Support Services re- a province-wide initiative that reframes gender-based violence (GBV) as a public safety crisis

Purpose: To receive the letter dated June 20, 2025 from Angela Marie MacDougall, Executive Director, Battered Women’s Support Services regarding a province-wide initiative that reframes gender-based violence (GBV) as a public safety crisis.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive the letter dated June 20, 2025 from Angela Marie MacDougall, Executive Director, Battered Women’s Support Services, for information.

5.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

5.1

Introduction of Late Items

To consider a late item of business not included in the agenda it must be introduced and approved at the time the agenda is adopted, and placed under New Business.

5.2

Changes to Order of Business

Matters must be taken up in the order that they are listed on the agenda unless changed at this time.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the agenda be adopted as circulated [or as amended].

6.

MAYOR'S REPORT

The Mayor may provide an update to Council on recent activities and important announcements. 

7.

PUBLIC INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Public Input is an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on matters included on the agenda. The maximum number of speakers to be heard during the public input period is limited to five (5), and each speaker is allotted up to a maximum of three (3) minutes to provide their input. Members of the public must register at least 10 minutes and not more than 30 minutes before the meeting using the webform available on North Cowichan’s website. Please visit Addressing Council to access the webform and for instructions on how to participate. Speakers are asked to state their name and residential address when commencing their address to Council, as per Council’s Public Input and Meeting Conduct Policy.

8.

PRESENTATIONS AND PETITIONS

8.1

Presenters

In accordance with Council’s Delegations and Presenters Policy, a presenter [person or organization] is invited to appear before Council and is not subject to the 10-minute speaking limit.

8.1.1

RCMP Quarterly Report and Annual Performance Plan

Purpose: Acting Officer in Charge Ken Beard, from North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP to present to Council:

1. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP’s quarterly report (January – March 2025), and
2. Annual Performance Plan (APP).

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council endorse the 2025-2026 North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Annual Performance Plan as presented. 

8.2

Delegations

In accordance with Council’s Delegations and Presenters Policy, delegations must submit their request at least seven (7) business days before the meeting they wish to appear before Council to make a presentation, request for action, provide an update on projects, or discuss issues not currently under consideration through an active input process.  Items must be of municipal interest or concern, and delegations are limited to 10 minutes to address Council.

8.2.1

Cowichan Women's Health Collective

Purpose:    Beverly Suderman, ED (Volunteer), Cowichan Women's Health Collective, and lead researcher, Zoe Lauckner, ED, Cowichan Valley Youth Services, Cindy Lise, Coordinator, Our Cowichan Communities Health Network, and Delphine Koyote, Youth advisor to the research team, to present the results of the Cowichan Women's Health Collective’s research project and gap analysis regarding the state of youth services in the Cowichan region.

8.2.1.1

Delegation to Council Application

8.2.1.2

Presentation Materials

8.2.2

Glen Harper Curling Club

Purpose: Susanne Grundison, Board Chair, Sharon Taylor, Manager/Ice Tech, Brian Aaberg and Dee Jenkins, Board members, to provide an update on the club, its membership, and the building.

8.2.2.1

Delegation to Council Application

8.2.3

Remedial Action for 2961 Sherman Road

Purpose: Sapandeep Boparai to request an extension to the remedial action deadline for the removal of the remaining structures at 2961 Sherman Road.

For Council’s information - January 15, 2025 resolution from Council:

1. THAT Council declares the subject property at 2961 Sherman Road a nuisance and determines that the partially collapsed structure is in and creates an unsafe condition.
2. THAT Council imposes the following remedial action requirements on the property owner or their representative:
   1. Fence Installation: Erect a fence around the entire perimeter of the derelict structure within 30 days.
   2. Demolition Permit Application: Submit a demolition permit application within 90 days of receiving a “Notice to Affected Persons” regarding the partially collapsed structure on the property.
   3. Demolition Permit Compliance: Ensure all requirements of the demolition permit are satisfied within 180 days of the permit’s issuance.

8.2.3.1

Delegation to Council Application

9.

UNFINISHED AND POSTPONED BUSINESS

This section includes matters that have been postponed to a certain time or referred to staff, a committee or some other organization or person, and shall be placed under this section when the matter is returned to Council for consideration.

9.1

Consideration of Consent Agenda Item 2.1.2 ‘Agricultural Advisory Committee Minutes from May 8, 2025’, from the June 4, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

Purpose:  To consider the Agricultural Advisory Committee’s recommendation to endorse the Strategic Agricultural Plan Scope of Work and authorize the expenditure of up to $75,000 from the Agricultural Reserve Fund for the revision, update and replacement of the plan, that was delayed for consideration for 6 weeks from the June 4, 2025 Regular Council meeting.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council:

  1. Endorses the Strategic Agricultural Plan Scope of Work substantially as attached to the Planning Manager’s June 4, 2025 report to form the basis of a competitive tender process for consultancy services.
  2. Authorizes expenditure of up to $75,000 from the Agricultural Reserve Fund for the revision, update and replacement of the 2001 Strategic Agricultural Plan.

10.

STATUTORY HEARING MATTER

This section includes matters where a person has a statutory right to be heard under provincial legislation.

10.1

Statutory Right to be Heard

Explanation of the hearing process

The Mayor will provide an explanation of the Statutory Hearing process, noting that where a person has a statutory right to be heard, that person shall be provided such an opportunity during the Statutory Hearing.

10.1.1

Development Variance Permit Application No. DVP00077 at 9386 Smiley Road

The order of business for this statutory hearing shall be conducted as follows:

1. Introductory presentation provided by staff
2. Applicant provides details of their application
3. Summary by the Corporate Officer of correspondence received
4. Comments from persons affected by the permit
5. Response by staff and the applicant to new information or factual matters raised

Consideration of issuance of Development Variance Permit Application for 9386 Smiley Road.

Purpose: To consider an application to vary section 76(5)(a) of Zoning Bylaw No. 2950, 1997 to decrease the minimum permitted principal building front yard setback from 8.0 metres to 2.5-5.2 metres at 9386 Smiley Road to regularize a recently constructed covered front entrance with a future second-storey.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council authorizes the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP00077 to vary section 76(5)(a) of Zoning Bylaw No. 2950, 1997 to decrease the minimum permitted principal building front yard from 8.0 metres to 2.5 – 5.2 metres to regularize an existing covered entrance with a future second-storey at 9386 Smiley Road.

10.1.2

Development Variance Permit DVP00122 - 3118 Drinkwater Road

The order of business for this statutory hearing shall be conducted as follows:

1. Introductory presentation provided by staff
2. Applicant provides details of their application
3. Summary by the Corporate Officer of correspondence received
4. Comments from persons affected by the permit
5. Response by staff and the applicant to new information or factual matters raised

Consideration of issuance of Development Variance Permit Application for 3118 Drinkwater Road.

Purpose: To present an application for a Development Variance Permit (DVP) to facilitate the construction of a detached accessory dwelling unit at 3118 Drinkwater Road.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit DVP00122 to vary the following sections of Zoning Bylaw No. 2950, 1997, at 3118 Drinkwater Road:

  1. Section 40.4(3) to increase the maximum gross floor area of an accessory building containing a dwelling unit from 120m² to 144.6m²;
  2. Section 40.4(4) to permit a maximum building height of 7.5m for a detached accessory dwelling unit with a roof pitch of less than 6:12; and,
  3. Section 40.4(7) to increase the maximum permitted depth of an upper storey deck on a detached accessory dwelling unit from 2.0m to 2.4m.

11.

BYLAWS

Bylaws appearing under this section will be listed in order of readings as follows: (a) bylaws for adoption shall appear first, followed by (b) bylaws receiving third reading, then (c) bylaws receiving first and second or first three readings.

11.1

Waste Collection Bylaw No. 4012, 2025 for adoption

Purpose: To consider adopting Waste Collection Bylaw No. 4012, 2025 which received first 3 readings on June 18, 2025. If adopted this bylaw will provide for the control, collection and disposal of garbage, recyclables and organic materials.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt Waste Collection Bylaw No. 4012, 2025.

11.2

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4008, 2025 for adoption [Bell McKinnon Zone]

Purpose: To consider adopting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4008, 2025 which received first 2 readings on May 21, 2025, Public Hearing and third reading on June 18, 2025, and approval by the Minister of Transportation and Transit on June 26, 2025. If adopted this bylaw will introduce the Rural Residential – Bell McKinnon Zone.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4008, 2025.

11.3

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4016, 2025 for adoption [Temporary Mobile Home]

Purpose: To consider adopting Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4016, 2025 which received first and second readings on May 7, 2025, Public Hearing and third reading on June 18, 2025, and received approval by the Minister of Transportation and Transit on June 26, 2025. If adopted this bylaw will remove reference to the Temporary Mobile Home Bylaw and the Temporary Mobile Home Bylaw will be repealed.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4016, 2025.

11.4

2731 Vian Street Affordable Housing Development – Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 4023, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4006, 2025

Purpose:

1. To introduce Vian Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 4023, 2025, which secures affordable housing units within a 28-unit multi-family development at 2731 Vian Street; and,
2. To propose amendments to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4006, 2025, to better align with the requirements of section 482.2 of the Local Government Act with respect to density bonusing provisions for affordable housing developments.

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT Council gives first, second and third readings to Vian Street Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 4023, 2025.
  2. THAT Council rescinds third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4006, 2025.
  3. THAT Council amends Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4006, 2025 by removing the following words from section 2(11):

     “where affordable housing units are provided and secured through a housing agreement,”

  4. THAT Council gives third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4006, 2025, as amended.

11.5

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3915 to rescind and reconsider third reading

Purpose: To provide an update on the implications of limited water and sanitary servicing capacity, as well as the draft Interim Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) Policy, on application ZB000133 and the associated Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3915 sitting at third reading—which proposes to facilitate an estimated 23-lot subdivision for residential use at 1771 Robert Street—prior to convening a second public hearing.

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT Council rescinds third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3915, 2025, and approves the second public hearing to be held on July 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
  2. THAT Council:
     1. accepts the community amenity contributions offered by the developer/owner on October 4, 2024, which were provided in the absence of the draft Interim Community Amenity Policy; and, prior to acceptance, confirms the applicability of Clause 4 of the Policy, requiring the owner/developer to pay three times the DCC rate for any residential unit exceeding two units on any R3 lot, with payment due prior to building permit issuance and secured through a section 219 covenant agreement,
     2. requires that the owner/developer register a section 219 ‘no build covenant’ whereby a building permit application will not be accepted should municipal civil services be insufficient to meet the demand.

11.6

Parks and Recreation Fees & Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4022, 2025 for first three readings

Purpose: To introduce Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4022, 2025, which proposes to simplify and standardize fees, align definitions with the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), and update the bylaw to support current operations by removing outdated items.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council gives first, second and third readings to Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4022, 2025.

11.7

Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4024, 2025 for first three readings

Purpose: To introduce the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4024, 2025, which proposes increases to the annual garbage fee for larger garbage and organics carts, bear-resistant carts, and a cart exchange fee.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to the Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 4024, 2025.

11.8

Municipal Fine Amendment Bylaw No. 4025, 2025 for first three readings

Purpose: To introduce amendments to the Bylaw Offence Notice (BON) Enforcement Bylaw No. 3677 and Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) System Bylaw No. 3464, following the adoption of the new Waste Collection Bylaw and previous amendments to the Sign Bylaw.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council gives first, second and third readings to Municipal Fine Amendment Bylaw No. 4025, 2025.

11.9

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4017, 2025 for first three readings

Purpose: To introduce Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4017, which proposes to legalize an existing detached accessory dwelling unit at 6560 Nevilane Drive.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council gives first, second, and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4017, 2025.

11.10

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4018, 2025, for first three readings

Purpose: To introduce Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4018, 2025, which proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2950, 1997, to permit a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 7911 Stoney Hill Road.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council:

  1. Gives first, second, and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4018, 2025; and,
  2. Requires the registration of a Section 219 Land Title Act covenant prior to consideration of the adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4018, 2025 to:
     1. restrict the size of the detached accessory dwelling unit at 7911 Stoney Hill Road to 155 m²; and,
     2. prohibit subdivision or stratification of the property.

11.11

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4021, 2025 for first three readings

Purpose: To introduce Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4021, 2025, which proposes to add bed and breakfast as a permitted use on 7851 and 7853 Osborne Bay Road.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council:

  1. gives first and second readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4021, 2025, and
  2. directs staff to schedule a public hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4021, 2025.

12.

REPORTS

This section includes reports from staff requiring a decision of Council and/or staff presentations. Staff reports for information only are placed in the Consent Agenda.

12.1

Second Quarter of 2025 Financial Update

Purpose: To provide a financial update on the General, Water and Sewer Funds Statement of Operations and Capital expenditures for the period ending June 30, 2025.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receives the Second Quarter of 2025 Financial Update dated July 16, 2025, from the Director, Financial Services for information.

12.2

Development Permit with Variance Application No. DP000371 for 360 Arbutus Avenue

Purpose: To consider a development permit with variance application to allow for drainage improvements, landscaping enhancements, and deck alterations within the watercourse setback on 360 Arbutus Avenue.

• Recommendation:
• Recommendation:

  THAT Council authorizes the issuance of Development Permit with Variance No. DP000371 to vary section 13(1)(a) of Zoning Bylaw 1997, to allow for drainage improvements, landscaping enhancements, and deck alterations within the watercourse setback on 360 Arbutus Avenue.

12.3

1884 Tzouhalem Road Sanitary Service

Purpose: To consider a request to connect five single-family homes located at 1884 Tzouhalem Road, situated on Cowichan Tribes' Lands, to North Cowichan's sanitary collection system.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council authorizes the Director of Engineering to enter into a sanitary service agreement with Cowichan Tribes for the sanitary servicing of five lots, each containing one single-family home, at 1884 Tzouhalem Road.

13.

NEW BUSINESS

This section includes external items that require a decision of Council, items that have been removed from the Consent Agenda, and motions submitted by Council members, where previous notice has been given, for Council consideration.

13.1

Letter to the Province regarding the BC Transit strike

Purpose: For Mayor Douglas to move the motion that was introduced at the June 18, 2025 regular Council meeting:

THAT Council authorizes the Mayor to write a letter to the Honourable Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit, urging the Province and BC Transit to take a more active role in resolving the BC Transit strike.

14.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

This section includes notices of motions submitted by Members of Council for introduction only, discussion and debate of the motion shall occur at a future meeting. Introductory remarks or clarifying questions are not permitted at this time as per Council’s Notice of Motion Policy.

14.1

Development Cost Charges and other Community Amenity Contributions

Purpose: So that Councillor Justice can provide notice of the following motion to be considered at the August 20, 2025 Council meeting:

“THAT Council reaffirms its commitment to keeping municipal taxes as low as possible by ensuring that growth pays for itself, through Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and other community amenity contributions set at levels that reflect actual costs and that do not unfairly burden existing taxpayers with the cost of any new or upgraded infrastructure needed to support growth.”

15.

QUESTION PERIOD

Question Period is an opportunity for the public to ask brief questions regarding the business discussed during the meeting. When invited by the Mayor, members of the public who are attending the meeting in person may step up to the podium to ask their question(s) and members of the public who are attending electronically may raise their hand. Please visit Addressing Council for instructions on how to raise your hand. Speakers are asked to state their name and residential address before asking their question, as per Council’s Public Input and Meeting Conduct Policy.

Members of the public shall be provided an opportunity to ask questions of Council regarding matters discussed at the meeting and shall be allotted up to 30 seconds each to ask their question. Question Period is limited to 15 minutes.

16.

ADJOURNMENT

Once all the business is done and over with, the Mayor may declare the meeting adjourned without requiring a resolution of Council.