2020 Meetings & Minutes

Regional Council and its Committees meet in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 320 Esplanade, Sydney, NS. All meetings are open to the public, unless it is noted as an In Camera meeting pursuant to the MGA.

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Council usually holds two regular meetings per month: the second Tuesday (at 6:00 pm) and the fourth Tuesday (at 9:30 am). 

PLEASE NOTE: THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  ALL UPCOMING MEETINGS WILL BE POSTED ON FRIDAYS IN THE TABLE BELOW.

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Click here  to view the current Council membership on CBRM Standing Committees and external agencies.


The Minutes of the meetings are available once approved.

The video of the meeting, if applicable, will be available within one week of the meeting date.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the quality of the video during the months of January and February 2019 was impacted. This problem has now been corrected.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Date/Time/LocationMeeting Agendas & Minutes (PDF)Video

Tuesday, December 8, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Main Concourse, Centre 200
481 George Street, Sydney

Regional Council Agenda(6 MB)

Addendum (0.5 MB)

Minutes

Video


Tuesday, December 8, 2020
3:30 p.m.
Main Concourse, Centre 200
481 George Street, Sydney

Nominating Committee Agenda (2.2 MB)

Minutes

Video

Tuesday, November 24, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Main Concourse, Centre 200
481 George Street, Sydney

Regional Council Agenda (1.8 MB)

Addendum (0.2 MB)

Minutes

Video

Tuesday, November 24, 2020
4:00 p.m.
Main Concourse, Centre 200
481 George Street, Sydney

In Camera Council Meeting per MGA

Leasing of Municipal Property [Per Section 22(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act

N/A

Thursday, November 5, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion, Sydney

Swearing-In Ceremony - Program

The Swearing-In Ceremony for the new CBRM Mayor and Council is closed to the Public due to COVID-19 restrictions, but will be livestreamed on YouTube

Video

Monday, September 28, 2020
3:00 p.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Special Council Agenda

DRAFT Special Council Minutes - September 28, 2020

Minutes

 

Video

Monday, September 28, 2020
following open session
(via video/teleconference)

Audit Committee In Camera As Per Sec. 22 (2) (g) of the MGA

N/A

Monday, September 28, 2020
1:30 p.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Audit Committee Agenda (6.09 MB)

DRAFT Auditi Committee Minutes - September 28, 2020

Minutes

Video

Tuesday, July 14, 2020
9:00 a.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Regional Council Agenda (8 MB)

Addendum (0.8 MB)

Minutes

Video

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
1:30 p.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Regional Council Agenda (2.2 MB)

Media Package (38 MB)

Addendum (0.5 MB)

Minutes

video

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
10:00 a.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Appeals Standing Committee

DRAFT Appeals Standing Committee Minutes - June 23, 2020

N/A

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
9:00 a.m.
(via video/teleconference)

In Camera Council Meeting per MGA

Staffing Issues [Per Section 22(2)(c) of the Municipal Government Act] 

Acquisition and Leasing of Municipal Property [Per Section 22(2)(a) of the Municipal Government Act]

N/A

Monday, June 22, 2020
1:30 p.m.
(via video/teleconference)

CBRM Board of Police Commissioners (3.2 MB)

Draft Board of Police Commissioners Minutes - June 22, 2020

Minutes

 

Video

Tuesday, June 9, 2020
1:30 p.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Regional Council Agenda (9.15 MB)

Addendum (0.5 MB)

Additional Public Hearing Submissions - Island Folk Cider House Case 1067 (1 MB)

Updated Report: CBRM Capital Priorities 2021 to 2025 – Federal / Provincial Stimulus Priorities

Minutes

 

Video

 

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
1:30 p.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Audit Committee Agenda (1.5 MB)

DRAFT Audit Committee Minutes - June 3, 2020

Minutes

 

Video

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
1:30 p.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Regional Council Agenda (5.5 MB)

Addendum

Minutes 

video

Tuesday, May 12, 2020
1:30 p.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Regional Council Agenda (15 MB)

Memo - 1072 Additional Comments (7 MB)

Minutes

Video

Monday, May 4, 2020
1:30 p.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Special Council Agenda (0.5 MB)

Addendum (0.1 MB)

Minutes

 

Video

Wednesday, April 22, 2020
1:30 p.m.
(via video/teleconference)

*Note date & start time

Regional Council Agenda (0.5 MB)

Minutes

Part 1

Video

Part 2

Video Part 2

Thursday, April 9, 2020
11:00 a.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Regional Council – Continuation of the 2020-2021 Capital Budget discussions

Note:  Meeting not required - Capital Budget approved by Council April 7, 2020

 

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
1:30 p.m.
(via video/teleconference)

*Note date & start time

Regional Council Agenda (8 MB)

Minutes

Audio

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
11:00 a.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

COVID19 Response & Precautionary Measures Briefing

Video

Friday, March 27, 2020
11:00 a.m.
(via video/teleconference)

Video

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
10:30 a.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

COVID19 Response & Precautionary Measures Briefing Video

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
2:30 p.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

COVID19 Response & Precautionary Measures Briefing Video

Friday, March 13, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

COVID19 Response & Precautionary Measures Briefing

Video

Thursday, March 5, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saint Michael's Polish Village Hall
954 Victoria Road, Whitney Pier

*rescheduled from February 27, 2020

Budget Consultation Session
(Districts 5, 6, & 12)

N/A

Tuesday, March 3, 2020
1:30 p.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

General Committee Agenda  (4.5 MB)  Video

Tuesday, March 3, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

Fire & Emergency Services Committee  (3.5 MB)

Addendum (0.5 MB)

Minutes

 Video

Monday, March 2, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Spanish River Community Centre
1842 Kings Road, Sydney River

Budget Consultation Session
(Districts 4 & 7)
N/A

Thursday, February 27, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Southend Community Centre
1464 George Street, Sydney
POSTPONED - Date to be determined

Budget Consultation Session
(Districts 5, 6, & 12)
N/A

Monday, February 24, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dominion Italian Hall
14 Gatto Street, Dominion

Budget Consultation Session
(Districts 9, 10, &11)
N/A

Thursday, February 20, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Louisbourg Fire Hall 
7485 Main Street, Louisbourg

Budget Consultation Session
(District 8)
N/A

Wednesday, February 19, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Emera Centre
175 King Street, North Sydney

Budget Consultation Session
(Districts 1, 2, & 3)
N/A

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

Regional Council Agenda (6.5 MB)

Attached Separately:
An Integrative Watershed Approach to Reduce Flood Risk and Restore Ecological Health to Wash Brook (6.8 MB)
Washbrook Greenway Trail Plan Final Report (10.92 MB)

Minutes

 Video

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
2:30 p.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

In Camera Council Meeting per MGA:

Report on a Survey of First Responder Employees [Section 22(2)(c) of Municipal Government Act]

Facility Branding [Section 22(2)(e) of Municipal Government Act]

CBRPS Personnel Matter [Section 22(2)(c) of Municipal Government Act]

N/A

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

Council Workshop: Public Input and Process of Council Decisions (6.21 MB)  

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Immediately Following In Camera (approx. 2:30 p.m.)
Council Chambers - City Hall

Police Commission Agenda (0.5 MB)

Minutes

Video

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Note - changed to 1:30 p.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

In Camera Police Commission Meeting per Sec. 22(2)(c) of the MGA – Personnel matters N/A

Wednesday, February 5, 2020
11:00 a.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

Workshop - Regulating Signs Within CBRM (2.5 MB) Video

Tuesday, February 4, 2020
1:30 p.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

General Committee Agenda (4MB)

Minutes

Video

Tuesday, Jauary 21, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

Regional Council Agenda (6 MB)

Minutes

Video

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
1:15 p.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

Rescheduled from
Friday, January 17, 2020

Council Pre-Budget Workshop  Video

Monday, Jauary 20, 2020
4:00 p.m
Council Chambers - City Hall

Heritage Advisory Committee Agenda (3MB)

Minutes

Video

Monday, Jauary 20, 2020
9:30 a.m
Council Chambers - City Hall

Municipal Climate Change Action Plan Update - Workshop:

Video

Friday, January 17, 2020
9:00 a.m 

Postponed

Council Pre-Budget Workshop    

Thursday, January 16, 2020
Immediately Following Nominating Committee
Council Chambers - City Hall

Council Pre-Budget Workshop    

Thursday, January 16, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

Nominating Committee Agenda (1.6 MB)

Minutes

 

Monday, January 13, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

Council Workshop – 10% Budget Reduction Exercise

Presentation (1.8 MB)

Video

Tuesday, January 7, 2020
1:30 p.m.
Council Chambers - City Hall

General Committee Agenda (5.5 MB) Video

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