Director F. Garnish Chairperson

Director E. Hamilton Electoral Area C

Director I. Savage Electoral Area D

Director G. Holme Electoral Area E

Director J. McLean Electoral Area F

Director J. Stanhope Electoral Area G

Director J. Duncan Electoral Area H

Director A. Duggan City of Parksville

Director B. Luchtmeijer Town of Qualicum Beach

Director D. Rispin City of Nanaimo

Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo

Director J. Little City of Nanaimo

Director B. McGuffie City of Nanaimo

N. Connelly General Manager, Community Services

M. Pearse Manager, Administrative Services

D. Speed Manager of Recreation & Parks

N. Tonn Recording Secretary

Mr. D. Gaudry and Ms. I. Lee, Nanaimo Area Land Trust, spoke in favour of another two parcels of land located on the Nanaimo River which the NALT are in pursuit of acquisition. Support from the RDN Board was encouraged and a donation of $75,000 was requested to aid in the acquisition of these properties.

Mr. French withdrew his request to speak.

Ms. Sims withdrew her request as a delegation.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 6, 1999 be adopted.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Luchtmeijer, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the Cassidy Inn�s request for a temporary change to their Liquor License to provide for an extended patio for their Show �n Shine event scheduled for June 13, 1999, be approved.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Luchtmeijer, SECONDED Director Little, that the report clarifying the BC Tel $0.07 cent administration fee be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that the information on the North Island 911 Corporation equipment reserve fund be received.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo District #68 E-911 Extended Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 887.01, 1999" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that "Regional District of Nanaimo District #68 E-911 Extended Service Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1159, 1999" be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Little,:

1. That "Nanoose Fire Protection Function Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1163, 1999" be received for first three readings.
2. That "Nanoose Fire Protection Function Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1163, 1999" having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb,:

1. That "Dashwood Fire Protection Function Building Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1164, 1999" be received for first three readings.
2. That "Dashwood Fire Protection Function Building Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1164, 1999" having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Duggan, SECONDED Director Holme, that the District 69 Trail System program update report be received as information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Duggan, that the Project One Trail Partnership Agreement be approved as presented.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Little,:

1. That the District 69 Trail System � Project 2 Lighthouse Country Trail development report be received as information.
2. That concept approval for the Project 2 development proposal be given to include direction to develop a project partnership agreement for consideration by each of the project partners by the summer of 1999.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Luchtmeijer, SECONDED Director Little,:

1. That the District 69 Trail System � Project 3 � Trail Corridor Links between Parksville and Qualicum Beach via French Creek � A Concept Plan be received as information.
2. That concept approval for the Project 3 Plan be given to include direction to develop a project partnership agreement for consideration by each of the project partners by the Fall of 1999.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that the 1999 Regional Parks Program update report be received as information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Offer to Purchase and Agreement for Sale with School District 69 for two 5-acre parcels (Lot A, Plan 46810 and Remainder of Lot 1, Plan 26234, District Lot 62, Nanoose Land District) in Nanoose Bay, be approved.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Stanhope,:

1. That "Electoral Area �E� Park Land Acquisition Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1160, 1999" be introduced and given three readings.
2. That "Electoral Area �E� Park Land Acquisition Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1160, 1999", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Electoral Area �E� Community Parks Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 803.02, 1999" be introduced, given three readings and referred to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

A request was made to deal with the first staff report recommendation seriatim.

It was noted that Recommendation No. 3 in the staff report has been withdrawn at the developer�s written request as they intend to proceed immediately with implementation of Option �B� as outlined in their report which does not require Regional District or ALC approval.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb,:

1. That no amendment be made to the Growth Management Plan to support the development proposed in Amendment Application No. 229 by Yamamoto Developments, and further, that this application be denied.
2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Growth Management Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 985.01, 1999" be granted 1^st and 2^nd reading.
3. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Growth Management Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 985.01, 1999" proceed to Public Hearing.
4. That the holding of the Public Hearing with respect to "Regional District of Nanaimo Growth Management Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 985.01, 1999" be delegated to the Board Chair, Director George Holme or the Corporate and Community Services Committee Chair, Director Frank Garnish.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Savage, SECONDED Director Little, that the Regional District initiated changes to the Growth Management Plan and the amendment to support the development of a destination alpine resort adjacent and linked to Mount Arrowsmith, as outlined in "Bylaw No. 985.01 � A Bylaw to Amend the Growth Management Plan for the Regional District of Nanaimo" (Attachment1), be supported.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Little, that the Special Event/Special Occasion Status Report be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the Coombs Bull-a-Rama, to be held June 12 and 13, 1999 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Alberni Highway, subject to RCMP and local fire department approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the Coombs 23^rd Annual Rodeo, to be held July 22, 23 and 24, 1999 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds, subject to RCMP and local fire department approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the Bluegrass Festival, to be held July 30, 31 and August 1, 1999 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Alberni Highway, subject to RCMP and local fire department approval.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Arrowsmith Agriculture Association for the Coombs Fall Fair, to be held August 14 and 15, 1999 at 1014 Ford Road, Coombs.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McGuffie, 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 Coombs Bull-a-Rama on June 12 and 13, 1999.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the Board approve the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization�s request for the issuance of a three (3) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the Coombs 23^rd Annual Rodeo on July 22, 23 And 24, 1999.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the Board approve the Gabriola Lions Club�s request for the issuance of a one (1) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at Gabriola Days on September 11, 1999.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held April 26, 1999, be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that grants be approved to the following organizations:

Lighthouse Recreation Commission $ 1,250

Nanoose Bay Recreation & Activities Society $ 1,250

Errington War Memorial Hall & Rec. Committee $ 625

Electoral Area �G� Recreation Committee $ 1,250

CARRIED

MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Savage, that the minutes of the Gabriola Island Recreation Commission meetings held April 26, May 3 and May 17, 1999 be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Savage, that the minutes of the Grants-in-Aid Committee meeting held May 21, 1999, be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that grants be awarded as follows:

Cedar Community Association $ 1,000

Cedar Family Playtime 400

Community Enhancement Society 600

1^st Lantzville Scouts, Cubs and Beavers 600

Nanaimo Search & Rescue Society 1,300

CARRIED

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McNabb, that grants be awarded as follows:

Central Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Society $ 2,000

Community Policing Offices of District 69 916

District 69 Historical Society 500

Mobile Outreach to Caregivers 1,000

Parksville Community Centre Society 500

Parksville/Qualicum Crimestoppers 1,920

CARRIED

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that this meeting terminate.

CARRIED

TIME: 8:37 P. M.

CHAIRPERSON