Present:

Director F. Garnish Chairperson
Director R. Loomis Electoral Area B
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 L. Sherry City of Nanaimo
Director D. Rispin City of Nanaimo
Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo
Director J. Little City of Nanaimo
Director B. McGuffie City of Nanaimo

Also in Attendance:

K. Daniels Chief Administrative Officer
C. Mason General Manager, Corporate Services
N. Connelly General Manager, Community Services
N. Avery Manager of Financial Services
N. Tonn Recording Secretary

LATE ITEMS

DELEGATIONS

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the late delegations be permitted to address the Committee.

CARRIED

J. Poole, Hub City Lockers, re Spruston Enterprises September 18 Special Events Permit.

Mr. Poole requested that the Board approve the Wild Turkey 200 Offroad race to run on Saturday, September 18, 1999 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm as a fund raising event for the Big Brothers of Nanaimo. Information was distributed to Committee members.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that the delegation be received.

CARRIED

Bill Harany, re Whiskey Creek Park Site � Offer of Lease from the Province.

Mr. Harany, speaking in favour of the staff�s recommendation, requested that he be kept informed of all negotiations. An original report from BC Parks which contains additional information with regard to past discussions with the Malcolm family and BC Parks, was presented to staff.

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director McLean, that the delegation be received.

CARRIED

Cathy Redman, re the Whiskey Creek Park Site.

Ms. Redman, owner of property adjacent to the Malcolm property, raised her concerns regarding road access to her property and urged the Board to honour Mr. Malcolm�s request regarding his parkland donation.

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Holme, that the delegation be received.

CARRIED

MINUTES

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer, that the minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, August 3, 1999 be adopted.
CARRIED

COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE

UBCM, re Minister�s Discussion Paper on Campaign Expense Limits.

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the correspondence from UBCM regarding the Minister�s discussion paper on campaign expense limits, be received for information.

CARRIED

Colin Michael, Canadian Coast Guard, re Shoreline Speed Restrictions.

MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the correspondence from Colin Michael of the Canadian Coast Guard regarding shoreline speed restrictions, be received for information.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATION

Vancouver Island Regional Library Board�s Ten Year Facility Plan.

MOVED Director McGuffie, SECONDED Director Loomis, that the Vancouver Island Regional Library Board�s Ten Year Facility Plan be received for information.

CARRIED

FINANCE

Membership Renewal in the Coastal Community Network.

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Luchtmeijer,:

1. That the 1999 membership fee in the Coastal Community Network in the amount of $6,000 be ratified and that the Y2000 budget include $6,000 for membership fees.
2. That, commencing in 2000, a qualified public appointee be sought to represent the Board on the Coastal Community Network with reporting requirements similar to the Nanaimo Airport Commission.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Luchtmeijer, Little, Duggan, Loomis, Rispin, McNabb, Savage, Garnish and Hamilton voting in the affirmative and Directors Duncan, McGuffie, Stanhope and McLean voting in the negative.

HOSPITAL

Approval to Cost Share in Hospital Capital Project.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb,:

1. That "Nanaimo Regional Hospital District Capital Project (HVAC) Bylaw No. 116, 1999" receive first three readings.

2. That "Nanaimo Regional Hospital District Capital Project (HVAC) Bylaw No. 116, 1999", having received three readings, be adopted.

CARRIED

RECREATION & PARKS

Benson Creek Falls Regional Park Management Plan.

MOVED Director Savage, SECONDED Director McGuffie, that the Benson Creek Falls Regional Park Management Plan be approved as a guide for future park development activities and improvements.

CARRIED

Whiskey Creek Part Site � Offer of Lease from the Province.

MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the Regional District request that the Province provide a legal survey and arrangements for the provision of improved access to the Malcolm property prior to finalizing a decision on the Province�s offer to lease the parcel for community park purposes.

MOVED Director Luchtmeijer, SECONDED Director Loomis, that the motion be amended with the addition of the following:

"That staff be directed to re-apply for Lot 14 of the Malcolm property to be used as community park land in consideration of new information which has been provided."

CARRIED

The question was called on the main motion as amended.

The motion CARRIED.

Area �G� Parks, Recreation and Greenspaces Advisory Committee.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Electoral Area �G� Parks, Recreation and Greenspaces Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be approved as presented and that a Committee be established.

CARRIED

SPECIAL EVENT/SPECIAL OCCASION APPLICATIONS

Status Report.

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

CARRIED

Special Event Permit Applications.

Gabriola Lions Club (Gabriola Oktoberfest, October 2, 1999) � Area B.

MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director McNabb, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Gabriola Lions Club for the Gabriola Oktoberfest, to be held October 2, 1999 at 825 South Road, Gabriola Island, subject to RCMP, Ministry of Health and local fire department approval.

CARRIED

Special Occasion License Applications.

Gabriola Lions Club (Gabriola Oktoberfest, October 2, 1999) � Area B.

MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director McNabb, 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 the Gabriola Oktoberfest on October 2, 1999.

CARRIED

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission.

MOVED Director Loomis, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission meetings held July 19, 1999 and August 9, 1999, be received for information.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

Request for Addition of Wild Turkey 200 Event to September 18 Special Event Permit.

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the Board amend the Special Event Permit issued for September 18, 1999 to approve the Hub City Lockers� Wild Turkey 200 Offroad race to be scheduled from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm on that date.

A recorded vote was requested.

The motion CARRIED with Directors Luchtmeijer, Little, Duncan, Rispin, McGuffie, McNabb, Savage, Stanhope and McLean voting in the affirmative and Directors Holme, Duggan, Loomis, Garnish and Hamilton voting in the negative.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED Director Luchtmeijer, SECONDED Director McLean, that this meeting terminate.
CARRIED

TIME: 8:21 P. M.