To be introduced by Dale Lindsay, General Manager, Development Services.
Purpose: To provide the Governance and Priorities Committee with governance options to consider for neighbourhood associations.
Presentation:
- Chris Sholberg, Community Heritage Planner
Recommendation: That the Governance and Priorities Committee recommend that Council direct Staff to:
1. Continue to support active neighbourhood associations that meet and maintain the following organizational criteria:
- Have an elected executive that meets on a regular basis (at least once a year);
- Have a membership structure (not necessarily fee paying);
- Hold an annual general meeting, and provide a copy of the minutes to the City with updated membership numbers;
- Keep minutes for executive and general membership meetings;
- Engage with its membership for input prior to responding to City development referrals, such as rezoning and Official Community Plan amendments; and
- Provide periodic updates to members related to the activities of the group.
2. Prepare a policy for Council consideration on neighbourhood association recognition and supports as identified in the report “Neighbourhood Association – Governance Options” received on 2021-DEC-13.