MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON
TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1999, AT 7:30 PM IN THE
NANAIMO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Present:
Director G. Holme Chairperson
Director F. Garnish Electoral Area A
Director R. Loomis Electoral Area B
Director E. Hamilton Electoral Area C
Director I. Savage Electoral Area D
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 L. Sherry City of Nanaimo
Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo
Director D. Rispin City of Nanaimo
Director G. Korpan City of Nanaimo
Director J. Little City of Nanaimo
Director B. McGuffie City of Nanaimo
Also in Attendance:
K. Daniels Chief Administrative Officer
J. Finnie Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services
B. Lapham Gen. Mgr. of Development Services
N. Connelly Gen. Mgr. of Community Services
C. Mason Gen. Mgr. of Corporate Services
N. Tonn Recording Secretary
DELEGATIONS
Roger Schuerbeke, re Court Order for Building Compliance � Area B.
Mr. Schuerbeke addressed the Board regarding its Court Order for building compliance on his property and his difficulty with completion of the work required within the timeframe given. He requested that the Board consider an extension of the Court Order until December 31, 2001.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Duggan, that the delegation be received.
CARRIED
LATE DELEGATIONS
William Harany, re Whiskey Creek Park Site.
Mr. Harany provided written information regarding the original offer to donate the proposed Whiskey Creek park site property in 1968, and suggested the Board to seek legal advice prior to completion of the proposed lease agreement with the Province of British Columbia.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the delegation be received.
CARRIED
Paul Whitworth, Spruston Enterprises, re Special Event Permit Applications � Spruston Enterprises Ltd.
Mr. Whitworth presented an update on Spruston Enterprises� efforts to comply with the Board�s conditions for use of the Mountainaire Multi-use Recreational Facility for their events.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the delegation be received.
Garwin Wuerch, Radcliffe Development Corporation, re Amendment Application No. AA9812.
Mr. Wuerch advised the Board that the Ministry of Transportation and Highways has informed Radcliffe Development Corporation that they are willing to consider proposals with respect to Amendment Application No. AA9812. Mr. Wuerch further requested that the Board reconsider its motion to deny their application.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the delegation be received.
CARRIED
Richard Stuckenberg, re Inclusion of Property into the City of Nanaimo � Mary Ellen Drive � Area D.
Mr. Stuckenberg presented a brief overview of his client�s application and the City of Nanaimo�s request for property inclusion and requested that the Board delay proceeding for 30 days.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Loomis, that the delegation be received.
CARRIED
BOARD MINUTES
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Garnish, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, June 8, 1999 and the Special Board meeting held Tuesday, June 29, 1999 be adopted.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
The Board was advised that, after legal consultation, staff are requesting that the motion made at the Special meeting of the Board on June 29, 1999 regarding chairing of the "Electoral Area �F� Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1152, 1999" Public Hearing, be rescinded and that a new motion appointing a Director and his/her Alternate be considered.
MOVED Director Luchtmeijer, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Board reconsider the appointment of the Chairperson to the Electoral Area �F� Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1152, 1999 Public Hearing.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Luchtmeijer. SECONDED Director Garnish, that the following motion from the June 29, 1999 Special Board meeting, be rescinded:
"MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the Public Hearing be delegated to Director Holme or Director Hamilton".
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that the Public Hearing be held July 28, 1999 with respect to "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �F� Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1152, 1999" be delegated to Director Sherry or his Alternate.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Luchtmeijer, Little, Duggan, Sherry, Loomis, Rispin, McGuffie, Duncan, McNabb, Savage, Stanhope, Korpan, Garnish, Hamilton and Holme voting in the affirmative, and Director McLean voting in the negative.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
J.S. Dias, District of North Cowichan, re MacMillan Bloedel.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that this correspondence be received.
CARRIED
Director Loomis spoke to the resolution put forward by the District of North Cowichan regarding the possible transfer of Crown Land to MacMillan Bloedel and put forward the following motion:
MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director Savage, that the following resolution be adopted:
"WHEREAS there are serious legal questions as to compensation for Macmillan Bloedel and implications of setting precedent for the privatization of public forest lands;
AND WHEREAS these lands would be removed from any public access and management from the Ministry of Environment for wildlife and fish;
AND WHEREAS there appears to be aboriginal title encumbrances on these Crown Lands;
AND WHEREAS some of these lands could eventually be put to "higher use" meaning urban development which would be contrary to our Regional Growth Management Plan;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regional District of Nanaimo opposes the transfer of ownership of Crown Lands as compensation to Macmillan Bloedel."
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion was DEFEATED with Directors Loomis, Duncan and McLean voting in the affirmative, and Directors Luchtmeijer, Little, Duggan, Sherry, Rispin, McGuffie, McNabb, Savage, Stanhope, Korpan, Garnish, Hamilton and Holme voting in the negative.
The Administrator reported that the Board has been invited to participate in upcoming meetings with the Province to be organized by the AVIM.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Board send a representative to be appointed by the Chairperson, to the upcoming meetings between the Province and MacMillan Bloedel.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that the Regional District of Nanaimo be on record as not supporting the transfer of ownership of Crown Lands as compensation to MacMillan Bloedel.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director McNabb, that this motion be postponed until the delegate has reported back to the Board.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
For Adoption.
Bylaw No. 1148.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Arrowsmith Benson � Cranberry Bright Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1148, 1999" be adopted.
CARRIED
Radcliffe Development Corporation, re Amendment Application No. AA9812.
MOVED Director McLean, that Amendment Application No. AA9812 be deferred for ninety days as originally determined by the Development Services Committee and that it be referred as part of the Growth Management Plan review.
The motion failed for lack of a seconder.
MOVED Director Luchtmeijer SECONDED Director Garnish, that the correspondence from Mr. Wuerch, Radcliffe Development Corporation, be received.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Savage, that the minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held June 15, 1999 be received for information.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATION
Jenny Kwan, Minister of Municipal Affairs, re Approval of Building Strata Plans.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence from Jenny Kwan, Minister of Municipal Affairs, regarding approval of Building Strata Plans, be received for information.
CARRIED
BUILDING INSPECTION
Section 700 Filings.
The Chairperson listed each filing and asked that any property owner in the audience wishing to address the Board, to come forward when their name was called.
It was noted that the following items have been resolved:
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that a notice be filed against the titles of the properties listed, pursuant to Section 700 of the Municipal Act and that if the infractions are not rectified within ninety (90) days, legal action will be pursued:
(a) Lot A, Section 16, Range 2, Cedar District, Plan 42171, 1591 Rugg Road, Electoral Area �A�, owned by C. Denton;
(b) Lot 2, Section 12, Range 5, Cedar District, Plan VIP57855, 2030 Pace Road, Electoral Area �A�, owned by L. Hawthornthwaite;
(c) Lot A, Section 5, Range 2, Cedar District, Plan 46461, 2689 Cedar Road, Electoral Area �A�, owned by L. Wallace;
(d) Lot D, Section 30, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 37770, 2690 Kevan Drive, Electoral Area �B�, owned by G. Decuypere, R. Decuypere, and A. Decuypere;
(e) Lot 59, Section 12, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 23190, 945 Duthie Avenue, Electoral Area �B�, owned by K. Zarifian;
(f) Lot 15, Section 18, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 22657, 891 Christine Close, Electoral Area �B�, owned by K. Wilden;
(g) Lot 12, Section 18, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 17698, 1376 Sea Lovers Lane, Electoral Area �B�, owned by R. Kernahan;
(h) Lot 4, Sections 9 and 28, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 28491, 2015 Ferne Road, Electoral Area �B�, owned by M. Pelzer;
(i) Lot 8, Section 31, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 23760, 800 Vali Place, Electoral Area �B�, owned by S. Sabine and J. Crolley;
(j) Lot 2, Section 9, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 28494, 1620 Lockwood Drive, Electoral Area �B�, owned by A. Brown;
(k) Lot 5, Section 17, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 25803, 1275 Hamlet Road, Electoral Area �B�, owned by M. Noyon;
(l) Lot 17, Section 18, Range 3, Mountain District, Plan 26264, 3645 Ranch Point Road, Electoral Area �D�, owned by J. Dyck;
(m) Lot 7, District Lot 6, Nanoose District, Plan 38573, 2520 Schirra Drive, Electoral Area �E�, owned by S. Rowe;
(n) Lot 2, District Lot 28, Nanoose District, Plan 21947, 1485 Sunrise Drive, Electoral Area �G�, owned by D. Cichy.
CARRIED
Homeowner Protection Program/Warranty.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the staff report on the new Homeowner Protection Act Regulations be received for information and that staff be directed to monitor the progress and performance of the new regulations over the next twelve months and report back to the Board.
PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
Application No. 9910 - Whittal � Amberland Lane � Area E.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Garnish, that Development Permit 9910 on the property described as Lot 9, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Plan 47638, be approved subject to the conditions outlined on Schedule �1�.
CARRIED
OTHER
Gabriola Island OCP Amendment and Land Use Bylaw Referrals.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Loomis, that "Gabriola Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 166, 1997, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 1999" and Bylaw No. 177 "Gabriola Island Land Use Bylaw" be received and the Islands Trust be advised that the Regional District of Nanaimo supports the proposed bylaws.
CARRIED
Agricultural Land Commission Application Allin/Sims � 1245 Coldwater Road � Area �G�.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Regional District recommend that the ALC approve the application and direct staff to bring forward amendments to the French Creek Official Community Plan.
CARRIED
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the minutes of the Environmental Services Committee meeting held June 22, 1999, be received for information.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATION
Arno Hennig, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, re Recycling Content Regulations.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Savage, that the correspondence from Arno Hennig, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, regarding recycling content regulations be received for information.
CARRIED
Anne L. Duggan, Deputy Mayor, City of Parksville, re Municipal Infrastructure in the Millennium Budget.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Savage, that the correspondence from Anne Duggan, Deputy Mayor, City of Parksville, regarding municipal infrastructure in the Millennium Budget be received for information.
CARRIED
SOLID WASTE
Amendment to Definition of Gypsum (Bylaw No. 894.09).
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 894.09, 1999" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 894.09, 1999" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
Regional Landfill � 1999 Cell Closure.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the "1999 Regional Landfill Cell Closure" contract be awarded to Excel Contracting for the tendered price of $369,322.27.
CARRIED
Woodwaste Management.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Savage, that the workplan and schedule to develop and implement solutions for the management of the RDN�s landclearing waste be approved.
CARRIED
UTILITIES
Pump & Haul Amendment Bylaw No. 975.13.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that Regional District of Nanaimo Pump & Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.13, 1999" be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
OTHER
Municipal Infrastructure in the Millennium Budget.
MOVED Director Savage, SECONDED Director McNabb, that:
WHEREAS the FCM inspired $7-million, six year Canada Infrastructure Works Program (CIWP) exceeded original projections, funding 17,000 projects that created assets of lasting value and generated more than 130,000 short-term jobs;
WHEREAS the CIWP could not fully address Canada�s long-term infrastructure needs given the extent of the problem revealed in various FCM studies completed between 1985 and 1996;
WHEREAS the Regional District of Nanaimo has outstanding infrastructure projects that it cannot effectively finance out of municipal revenues alone;
WHEREAS FCM is dedicated to improving the quality of life in all communities;
WHEREAS the Millennium budget offers an opportunity for achieving an improved quality of life and ensuring sustainable communities;
WHEREAS the FCM National Board of Directors has endorsed a new long-term national infrastructure program with environmental benefits as a component of a sustainable communities strategy;
WHEREAS the FCM proposal, with the theme CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN SOIL, calls for flexibility to accommodate equally the needs of rural/small communities and large municipalities, supporting waste management systems, water efficiency, energy efficiency, transportation investments and main street & urban core renewal; and
WHEREAS such investments will create jobs, reduce pollution, save taxpayers money, reduce health and environmental impacts and improve the economy;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
That the Regional District of Nanaimo endorse the Federation of Municipalities� call for a long-term national core municipal infrastructure program, highlighting environmental benefits, in the federal Millennium Budget;
That the Regional District of Nanaimo, as opportunities arise through correspondence, personal meetings and other communications, urge local members of the Federal Parliament and the Provincial Legislative Assembly to support FCM�s Millennium Budget proposal and to communicate their support to the Minister of Finance;
That the Regional District of Nanaimo, as opportunities arise, communicate the need for a new municipal infrastructure program with environmental benefits, to neighbouring communities;
That the Regional District of Nanaimo, as opportunities arise, communicate to local media and the public our support for FCM�s Millennium Budget proposal; and
That a copy of the Board�s resolution on this matter be forwarded to FCM.
CARRIED
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held July 6, 1999 be received for information.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Restorative Justice.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Savage, that the Board create a separate Grants-in-Aid function for Electoral Areas E, F, G & H to raise $5,000 for the year 2000 and further that a letter be sent to the Attorney General urging the Province to assist in funding the Restorative Justice Program.
Directors Korpan, Garnish and Loomis abstained from voting and left the meeting.
The question was called.
The motion CARRIED.
Directors Korpan, Garnish and Loomis returned to the meeting.
COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE
Frank Collins, Arrowsmith Community Justice Society, re Grants-in-Aid.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Little, that the correspondence from Mr. Collins with respect to grants-in-aid be received.
CARRIED
Gary Korpan, City of Nanaimo, re Recreation Agreement with the City of Nanaimo.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Little, that the correspondence from Mr. Korpan with respect to the Recreation Agreement with the City of Nanaimo be received.
CARRIED
Gary Korpan, City of Nanaimo, re Property Taxes on Public Libraries.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Little, that the correspondence from Mr. Korpan with respect to the Property Taxes on Public Libraries be received.
CARRIED
Peter Wainwright, VIRL Board, re Proposed Changes to the Assessment Formula.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Little,:
That the correspondence from Mr. Wainwright with respect to the Vancouver Island Regional Library assessment formula be received.
That the motions put forward by the Vancouver Island Regional Library be forwarded to the Board for consideration.
CARRIED
Request for Approval of Proposed Changes.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that the VIRL local government contribution formula be amended by excluding populations living on Indian reserves from the population figures used to calculate local government contributions.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Loomis, that the VIRL local government contribution formula be amended as follows:
(a) the cost of property taxes on library facilities are allocated to local governments in the amount of the taxes which the local government collects;
(b) the remaining operating costs are allocated to local governments according to the current formula which is based 50% on population and 50% on converted assessments.
DEFEATED
Helen Pedneault, Ministry of Attorney General, re Liquor Policy Review.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence from Ms. Pedneault, with respect to the liquor policy review be received.
CARRIED
ADMINISTRATION
Appointment of Chief and Deputy Chief Election Officers.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that Carol Mason, Secretary, be appointed as the Chief Election Officer and Maureen Pearse, Deputy Secretary, be appointed as the Deputy Chief Election Officer for the purpose of conducting the November 20, 1999 local government elections and referendums.
CARRIED
Year 2000 Status Report.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Loomis, that the Year 2000 status report be received for information.
CARRIED
FINANCE
Amendment to Authorization to Purchase and Pay Accounts Policy No. A2.9.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the Authorization to Purchase and Pay Accounts policy be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
North Island 911 Corporation Amendment Bylaw No. 958.01 District 69 E911.
MOVED Director Luchtmeijer, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Regional District of Nanaimo approve the addition of the Regional District of Powell River as a shareholder in the North Island 9-1-1 Corporation.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that the Chairperson and Secretary be authorized to execute all necessary documents with respect to this change.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Luchtmeijer, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that staff correspond with the Corporation and advise that the return of investment should be applied as a credit to the annual requisition assessed to this Regional District commencing in the Year 2000.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that "Regional District of Nanaimo North Island 9-1-1 Corporation Shareholders� Agreement Amendment Bylaw No. 958.01, 1999" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that "Regional District of Nanaimo North Island 9-1-1 Corporation Shareholders� Agreement Amendment Bylaw No. 958.01, 1999" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
RECREATION & PARKS
Community Park Development Projects.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the report on recently completed Community Park development projects be received as information.
CARRIED
Recreation Services Agreement.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the Recreation Services Agreement with the City of Nanaimo be extended for one year.
CARRIED
Whiskey Creek Park Site � Offer of Lease from the Province.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Loomis, that this item be referred back to the Corporate and Community Services Committee in light of recent further information.
CARRIED
SPECIAL EVENT/SPECIAL OCCATION APPLICATIONS.
Status Reports.
MOVED Director Luchtmeijer, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the status reports be received for information.
CARRIED
Special Event Permit Applications.
Gabriola Island Community Hall Association (Annual Salmon Barbecue, August 14, 1999) � Area B.
MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director McNabb, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Gabriola Island Community Hall Association for the Annual Salmon Barbecue, to be held August 14, 1999 at 2200 South Road, Gabriola Island, subject to RCMP, Ministry of Health and local fire department approval.
CARRIED
Spruston Enterprises Ltd. (July 1999) � Area C.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Garnish, that Special Event Permits be issued to Spruston Enterprises with the amended dates and times as outlined in Schedule No. 1, subject to approval from the Ministry of Health and the local fire department.
CARRIED
Nanaimo Motocross Association (Canadian National Motocross Championship, July 24 & 25, 1999) � Area C.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Savage, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Nanaimo Motocross Association for the Canadian National Motocross Championship, to be held July 24 and 25, 1999 at the Wastelands, Weigles Road, Electoral Area 'C', subject to Ministry of Health and local fire department approval.
CARRIED
Vancouver Island Association for Injured Motorcyclists (Pig �n Fin, August 20, 21 & 22, 1999) � Area F.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Vancouver Island Association for Injured Motorcyclists for Pig 'n Fin, to be held August 20, 21 and 22, 1999 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Port Alberni Highway, Coombs.
CARRIED
Special Occasion License Applications.
Gabriola Island Community Hall Association (Annual Salmon Barbecue, August 14, 1999) � Area B.
MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Board approve the Gabriola Island community Hall Association's request for the issuance of a one (1) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the Annual Salmon barbecue on August 14, 1999.
CARRIED
Nanaimo Motocross Association (Canadian National Motocross Championship, July 24 & 25, 1999) � Area C.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Garnish, that the Board approve the Nanaimo Motocross Association's request for the issuance of a two (2) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the Canadian National Motocross Championship on July 24 and 25, 1999.
CARRIED
Errington War Memorial Hall Association (Hi Neighbor Day, August 7, 1999) � Area F.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Board approve the Errington War Memorial Hall Association's request for the issuance of a one (1) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at Hi Neighbour Day on August 7, 1999.
CARRIED
Vancouver Island Association for Injured Motorcyclists (Pig �n Fin, August 20 & 21, 1999) � Area F.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the Board approve the Vancouver Island Association for Injured Motorcyclists' request for the issuance of a two (2) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at Pig 'n Fin on August 20 and 21, 1999.
CARRIED
Lantzville Volunteer Fire Department (Mine Town Days, July 17, 1999) � Area D.
MOVED Director Savage, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the Board approve the Lantzville Volunteer Fire Department's request for the issuance of a one (1) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at Mine Town Days on July 17, 1999.
CARRIED
TRANSIT
Transit Steering Committee.
MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Transit Steering Committee meetings held June 1 & 28, 1999 be received for information.
CARRIED
Cost Allocation Report.
MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Garnish, that the revised approach to the Cost Allocation Structure for Regional Transit services be approved.
CARRIED
Transit Bylaws.
MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Conventional Transit Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 897.01, 1999" be introduced for first three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Custom Transit and Paratransit Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 908.02, 1999" be introduced for first three readings and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
HandyDART Vehicle Advertising.
MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Little, that BC Transit be requested to review its advertising policies to allow for bus advertising on handyDART vehicles in the Regional District.
CARRIED
Transit Service Agreement.
MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Little, that the Transit Service Agreement with BC Transit be approved.
CARRIED
1999/2000 Annual Operating Agreements.
MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Garnish, that the 1999/2000 Annual Operating Agreement between BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo for the Nanaimo Regional Transit System be approved.
CARRIED
MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the 1999/2000 Annual Operating Agreement between BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo for the Parksville/Qualicum Beach Transit system be approved.
CARRIED
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
District 69 Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Luchtmeijer, SECONDED Director Duncan, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meetings held May 27 and June 24, 1999, be received for information.
CARRIED
Gabriola Island Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the Gabriola Island Recreation Commission meeting held June 7, 1999 be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that the GIPRC provide a grant-in-aid to the Soccer Association for up to but not exceeding $810 for soccer balls and nets.
CARRIED
SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE
Central Vancouver Island Health Region � Project Building Committee.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the minutes of the Committee meetings held February 17 and April 21, 1999 be received for information.
CARRIED
Board Room/Addition Select Committee.
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the minutes of the Board Room/Addition Committee meeting held June 17, 1999 be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Garnish, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that the RDN request expressions of interest and advertise publicly for a boardroom facility.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Luchtmeijer, Little, Duggan, Sherry, Loomis, Duncan, Rispin, McGuffie, McNabb, Savage, Stanhope, Korpan, Garnish, Hamilton and Holme voting in the affirmative and Director McLean voting in the negative.
Treaty Advisory Committee Report.
Director Loomis presented an update report and noted that Grant Thornton will be doing an economic development plan for the Nanaimo First Nations.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director McGuffie that the verbal report be received for information.
CARRIED
ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT
Bylaw No. 500.254 � Amendment ZA 9904 � Baker/Thompson � 3520 Jingle Pot Road - Electoral Area �D�
MOVED Director Savage, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the minutes of the public hearing held on Thursday, June 24, 1999, as a result of public notification of the "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.254, 1999, be received.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Savage, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.254, 1999", be passed at third reading subject to conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1.
CARRIED
Proposed City of Nanaimo Boundary Adjustment � Mary Ellen Drive � Electoral Area �D�.
MOVED Director Savage, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that this item be referred to the Corporate and Community Service Committee.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion was DEFEATED with Directors Loomis, Rispin, Savage and Hamilton voting in the affirmative and Directors Luchtmeijer, Little, Duggan, Sherry, Duncan, McGuffie, McNabb, Stanhope, McLean, Korpan, Garnish and Holme voting in the negative.
MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Little, that the petition, by the City of Nanaimo, to expand the municipal boundary to include that portion of Lot 2, Plan 37425, District Lot 26, Wellington District, required for the Mary Ellen Drive road works only, as shown on the attached survey plan prepared by Brock Williamson, BCLS and certified the 17th day of June, 1999, be supported.
CARRIED
Whiskey Creek Park Site Access � Area �F�.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that the updated report on access to the Whiskey Creek park site be received for information.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that this meeting terminate.
CARRIED
TIME: 9:17 PM