REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1998

7:30 PM

(Nanaimo City Council Chambers)

A G E N D A

PAGES

1.CALL TO ORDER

2.DELEGATIONS

11D. Burnett & S. Heizer, Citizens Association of Area ‘A’, re Changes to the Official Community Plan, development and local service areas.

12K. Shillington, re Transit Business Plan.

3.BOARD MINUTES

13-23Minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 1998.

4.BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

5.COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

24I. Mark, House of Commons, re New Canada Act.

6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

25-27Minutes of the Public Hearing held May 14, 1998, with respect to Bylaw No. 1118 - Nanoose Official Community Plan. (All Directors except EA ‘B’ - One Vote) (Minutes & Submissions included as a separate enclosure)

Minutes of the Public Hearing held June 3, 1998, with respect to Bylaw No. 1115 - French Creek Official Community Plan. (to be circulated)

7.(1)DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

28-31Minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held May 19, 1998. (for information)

 

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Petition from Area F Residents, re Development Moratorium and Sewage Disposal System for a Proposed Mobile Home Park. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the petition from Area F residents regarding a Development Moratorium and a sewage disposal system for a proposed mobile home park, be received for information.

M. Albert, Arrowsmith Coombs Country Business Association, re Business Licensing. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the correspondence from the Arrowsmith Coombs Country Business Association regarding business licensing in Area F, be received for information.

BUILDING INSPECTION

Section 700 Filings. (All Directors - One Vote)

That a notice be filed pursuant to Section 700 of the Municipal Act, against the titles of the properties listed as follows:

a)Strata Lot B, Sections 4 and 5, Range 5, Cedar Land District, Strata Plan VIS3160 together with an Interest in the Common Property in Proportion to the Unit Entitlement of the Strata Lot as Shown on Form 1, 2773 Yellow Point Road, Electoral Area ‘A’, owned by B.W. and H.P. Brinkworth;

b)Lot 1, Section 20, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo Land District, Plan 23190, 857 Pat Burns Avenue, Electoral Area ‘B’, owned by V. Mocker and M. Franz;

c)Lot 5, District Lot 44, Wellington Land District (Situated in Nanoose Land District), Plan 15245, 7431 Industrial Road, Electoral Area ‘D’, owned by J. Monsieurs and E.M. Monsieurs (Jemco).;

d)Lot 11, District Lot 44, Wellington Land District (Situated in Nanoose Land District), Plan 15245, 6855 Mart Road, Electoral Area ‘D’, owned by A.R. Guy, L. Henning, A. Erickson, W. Stuart, J.H. James and J.L. James (Coast Distributors);

e)Lots 13 and 14, both of District Lot 44, Wellington District (Situated in Nanoose Land District), Plan 15245, 6862 Mart Road and 7373 Industrial Road, Electoral Area ‘D’, owned by Jaco Architecture Landscaping Ltd. (Inc. No. 111,497) (Big Boy Toys);

f)Lot 27, District Lot 78, Nanoose Land District, Plan 14275, 3191 Dolphin Drive, Electoral Area ‘E’, owned by R. Beadle (formerly Bare Track Investments Inc.).

 

PLANNING

AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS

Applications No. ZA9801 (Astrakhan/Kyler) and ZA 9802 (Campbell/Sims) - Area H. (All Directors except EA ‘B’ - One Vote)

    1. That application ZA 9801 to amend the "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987" to change the subdivision district from ‘B’ (8.0 ha parcel size) to ‘D’ (2.0 ha parcel size) be approved subject to conditions 1, 2 and 3 in Schedule ‘1’.

    2. That application ZA 9802 to amend the "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, l987" to change the subdivision district from ‘B’ (8.0 ha parcel size) to ‘D’ (2.0 ha parcel size) be approved subject to conditions 2 and 3 in Schedule ‘1’.

    3. That a frontage relaxation pursuant to the Municipal Act and variance to the depth ratio standard in "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987" be approved to provide for 69.87 metre and 82.,82 metre frontages for proposed subdivision of Lot 25, Block 360, Newcastle and Alberni Districts, Plan 37698, to provide for two parcels greater than 4 ha in size with a depth ratio not to exceed 45% of the length of the perimeter of the parcel.

    4. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500.240, 1998" which amends the subdivision district from ‘B’ (8.0 ha parcel size) to ‘D’ (2.0 ha parcel size) for Lot 25, Block 360, Newcastle and Alberni Districts, Plan 37698 (Astrakhan/Kyler) be given 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to public hearing to be chaired by the Director for Electoral Area ‘H’.

    5. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500.241, 1998" which amends the subdivision district from ‘B’ (8.0 ha parcel size) to ‘D’ (2.0 parcel size) for Lot 5, District Lot 90, Newcastle District, Plan 36719 (Campbell/Sims) be given 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to public hearing to be chaired by the Director for Electoral Area ‘H’.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION

Application No. 9801 - White - Area A. (All Directors except EA ‘B’ - One Vote)

That Development Variance Permit application No. 9801 to vary the minimum interior side lot line setback requirement of the RU4 zone from 8.0 to 2.04 m to recognize the location of an existing dwelling and from 8.0 to 4.0 m to permit the construction of an addition, on the property legally described as Lot 3, Section 6, Range 6, Cedar District, Plan 24219 (3307 De Courcy Drive) be approved subject to the restriction of the permit to the existing dwelling and dwelling addition as shown in Appendix 2.

7.(2)ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

32-33Minutes of the Environmental Services Committee meeting held May 26, 1998. (for information)

COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE

C. McGregor, Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks, re Solid Waste Management Plan. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the correspondence from the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks regarding the RDN Solid Waste Management Plan, be received for information.

LIQUID WASTE

Septage Dumping Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 988.01.

(All Directors - One Vote)

That staff enter into discussions with the City of Nanaimo with regard to raising the septage dumping fees in the City of Nanaimo to coincide with septage dumping fees proposed for the French Creek Pollution Control Centre.

UTILITIES

Decourcey Water LSA Establishment Bylaw No. 1096.

(All Directors - One Vote)

That "Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1096, 1998" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

Groundwater Management. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the following resolution be forwarded to the Union of BC Municipalities:

WHEREAS water management is imperative to the long term safety and well being of all communities, and groundwater is an essential component of many water supply strategies and systems;

AND WHEREAS there are currently no regulations in place in British Columbia to protect or manage either the quality or quantity of groundwater;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities petition the provincial government to immediately initiate a process to finalize groundwater regulations, for enactment as soon as possible.

NEW BUSINESS

MOTH - Traffic Concerns. (All Directors - One Vote)

That a letter be sent to MOTH requesting that a traffic light be positioned at the intersection of Lee Road and the Island Highway, and further that the speed limit at the Wright and Johnson Road intersections be reduced from 80 km to 60 km.

7.(3)CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

24-27Minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held June 2, 1998. (for information)

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

B. Bossin, re Resignation from Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the correspondence from Mr. B. Bossin regarding his resignation from the Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission, be received for information.

That staff be instructed to advertise for a representative to the Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission.

ADMINISTRATION

Crown & Anchor Pub - Request for Change to Liquor Licence.

(All Directors - One Vote)

That the Liquor Control & Licencing Branch be informed that the Board has no objection to the Crown & Anchor Pub’s application requesting a change to their Class D Liquor Licence to increase the area of the pub to include a games room.

Emergency Management. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the Regional District confirm the scope of the RDN response to emergencies as only that as laid out in the Emergency Plan; and

That the Plan be amended to define "major" as those incidents identified in the plan that are beyond the resources of the first responder agency and their mutual aid agreements, and that require a coordination of jurisdictions and agencies to respond to the incident.

 

FINANCE

RDN Garbage & Recyclable Materials Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.02.

(All Directors - One Vote)

1.That "Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.02, 1998" be introduced for first three readings.

2.That "Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.02, 1998" having received three readings, be adopted.

Northern Community Sewer LSA Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1101.

(All Directors - Weighted Vote)

That "Regional District of Nanaimo Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1101, 1998" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval.

French Creek Bulk Water LSA Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1127.

(All Directors - Weighted Vote)

That "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Bulk Water Local Service Area Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1127, 1998" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval.

RDN (City of Parksville) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1129.

(All Directors - Weighted Vote)

That "Regional District of Nanaimo (City of Parksville) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1129, 1998" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval.

Nanoose Bay Bulk Water LSA Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1128.

(All Directors - Weighted Vote)

That "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Local Service Area Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1128, 1998" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval.

Financial Operating Results. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the summary of operating results to April 30th, 1998 be received for information.

 

Special Event Permit Applications.

Angel Acres Recreation & Festivals - August 1, 2, & 3, 1998. (Area A)

(All Directors - One Vote)

That a Special Event Permit be issued to Angel Acres Recreation & Festivals for Angel Acres ‘98, to be held August 1, 2 and 3, 1998 at 1979 Minetown Road, Nanaimo, BC, subject to RCMP, Ministry of Health and local fire department approval.

Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Annual Rodeo) - July 25 & 26, 1998. (Area F) (All Directors - One Vote)

That a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the Annual Rodeo, to be held July 25 and 26, 1998 at 2495 Alberni Highway.

Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Bluegrass Festival) - July 31, August 1 & 2, 1998. (Area F) (All Directors - One Vote)

That a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the Annual Bluegrass Festival, to be held July 31, August 1 and 2, 1998 at 2495 Alberni Highway.

Special Occasion License Applications.

Angel Acres Recreation & Festivals - August 1, 2, 3, 1998. (Area A)

(All Directors - One Vote)

That the Board approve Angel Acres Recreation & Festivals’ request for the issuance of a three (3) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at Angel Acres ‘98 on August 1, 2 and 3, 1998.

Nanoose Bay Lions (VI Real Estate Softball Tournament) - June 20 & 21, 1998. (Area E) (All Directors - One Vote)

That the Board approve the Nanoose Bay Lions’ request for the issuance of a two (2) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the V.I., Real Estate Softball Tournament on June 20 and 21, 1998.

Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Annual Rodeo) - July 25 & 26, 1998. (Area F) (All Directors - One Vote)

That the Board approve the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization’s request for the issuance of a two (2) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the Annual Rodeo on July 25 and 26, 1998.

 

Sand Bar Pub Demons Mens Fastball Team - July 4 & 5, 1998. (Area H)

(All Directors - One Vote)

That the Board approve the Sand Bar Pub Demons Mens Fastball Team’s request for the issuance of a two (2) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. at their Fastball Tournament on July 4th and 5th, 1998 at the Lighthouse Community Park.

TRANSIT

Nanaimo Marine Festival - Special Event Application.

(City of Nanaimo, EA’s A & D - Weighted Vote)

That the Special Events request by the Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society for additional bus service by the Nanaimo Regional Transit System on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th, be approved.

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission.

(All Directors - One Vote)

That the minutes of the Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission meeting held May 11, 1998, be received for information.

Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks, Recreation & Greenbelt Advisory Committee.

(All Directors - One Vote)

That the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks, Recreation & Greenbelt Advisory Committee meetings held January 15 and February 19, 1998, be received for information.

7.(4)EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

7.(5)COMMISSION

7.(6)SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE

28-35Minutes of the Transit Business Plan Select Committee meetings held April 29 and May 19, 1998. (for information)

That the Transit Business Plan be received and that the Plan proceed to the public communication and input process. (Plan included as a separate enclosure)

36-37Minutes of the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre Stage III Select Committee meeting held May 20, 1998. (for information)

 

38-39Minutes of the Solid Waste Select Committee meeting held May 26, 1998. (for information)

That the recommendation from the evaluation committee to shortlist the proposals received from Alpine Disposal & Recycling, BioKomp Composting Technologies and Sinnes Enerco Inc. for further evaluation, be accepted.

That the proposed terms of reference and membership for the RDN Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Local Advisory Committees be approved.

That the RDN Solid Waste Management Communications Plan be accepted.

40Minutes of the Boardroom/Addition Building Committee meeting held May 22, 1998. (for information)

Board Selection Committee.

That R. Davey, C. Dumont, G. Fox, R. Jepson, R. Milner, C. Springford and C. Thomas be appointed to the Aggregate Public Advisory Committee.

That C. Gahr and L. Hill be appointed to the Performance Review Committee.

8.ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

41-44Dangerous Structure Bylaw No. 1130 - 1071 Sunrise Drive. (Area G) (All Directors - One Vote)

45-48Solid Waste Management Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 894.07. (All Directors - One Vote)

49-51Landfill Refuse Compactor Tender Award. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

52-54Rural Comox Valley OCP Referral. (All Directors except EA ‘B’ - One Vote)

55-56Special Occasion License - North Cedar Fire Department - July 11 & 12, 1998. (Area A) (All Directors - One Vote)

 

9.ADDENDUM

 

10.BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

11.NEW BUSINESS

 

12.BOARD INFORMATION (Separate enclosure on blue paper)

 

 

13.NOTICE OF MOTION

 

14.ADJOURNMENT

 

15.IN CAMERA