REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1999
(immediately following Hospital Board Meeting)
(Nanaimo City Council Chambers)

A G E N D A

PAGES

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. DELEGATIONS

3. BOARD MINUTES

8-19 Minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, August 10, 1999.

4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

5. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Public Hearing.

20-21 Summary of Proceedings of the Public Hearing held September 1 & 2, 1999 with respect to Regional District of Nanaimo Growth Management Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 985.01. (All Directors – One Vote) (Summary and attachments included as a separate enclosure.)

For Adoption.

Bylaw No. 1066.01 – Electoral Areas E, G & H Animal Control Fees Amendment Bylaw. (Electoral Areas E, G & H – Weighted Vote)

Bylaw No. 941.03 – Electoral Area F Animal Control Fees Amendment Bylaw. (All Directors – One Vote)

Bylaw No. 939.02 – Electoral Areas A, B, C & D Animal Control Fees Amendment Bylaw. (Electoral Areas A, B, C & D – Weighted Vote)

7.(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

22-25 Minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held August 17, 1999. (for information)

BUILDING INSPECTION

Section 700 Filings. (All Directors – One Vote)

That a notice be filed against the titles of the properties listed, pursuant to Section 700 of the Municipal Act and that if the deficiencies are not rectified within ninety (90) days, legal action will be pursued:

  1. East 40 acres of Section 16, Range 2, Cedar District, except Part in Plan 29623, 1617 Rugg Road, Electoral Area ‘A’, owned by E. and S. Martin;
  2. Lot 13, Section 3, Range 6, Cedar District, Plan 28215, 3380 Butler Boulevard, Electoral Area ‘A’, owned by V. and T. Warnock;
  3. Lot 1, Section 17, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 49495, 1285 Seawind Drive, Electoral Area ‘B’, owned by K. Humphries and C. Barstead;
  4. Lot 3, Section 22, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 33019, 561 Spruce Avenue, Electoral Area ‘B’, owned by M. Douhaibi;
  5. Strata Lot 44, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Strata Plan 745, together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on form 1, 505 – 355 Outrigger Road, Electoral Area ‘E’, owned by W. Cotter.

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT

Animal Control Amendment Bylaws. (All Directors – One Vote)

  1. That "Animal Control Extended Service Amendment Bylaw No. 940.03, 1999" be introduced, read three times and referred to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
  2. That "Animal Control Extended Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1065.01, 1999" be introduced, read three times and referred to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

Noise Control Establishment Bylaws. (All Directors – One Vote)

  1. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘G’ Noise Control Extended Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1168, 1999" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
  2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘G’ Noise Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1169, 1999" be introduced, read three times and advertised in accordance with Section 839 of the Municipal Act.

PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

Application No. 9908 - Shyshka – 2670 Ritten Road – Area A.

(All Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

Delegations wishton to speak to Application No. 9908.

That Development Variance Permit application No. 9908, to vary the minimum side lot setback requirements of the Rural 4 (RU4) zone, from 8.0 metres to 3.0 metres and 4.3 metres to permit the development of a proposed garage and accessory building on the property legally described as Lot A, Plan VIP52317, Section 5, Range 4, Cedar District, be approved subject to the registration of a covenant for shared driveway access between the two property owners.

Application No. 9909 – Schooner Cove Marina Fuel Tanks – 3521 Dolphin Drive – Area E. (All Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

  1. That Development Variance Permit Application No. 9909, to vary the maximum quantity of fuel storage permitted on a property from 1,000 gallons to 4,000 gallons under the General Regulations 6.3 (3) of Bylaw 500, for Lot A, District Lot 78, Plan 31768, Nanoose District, be approved.

2. That the request to vary the minimum setback requirements from 5.0 metres to 2.48 metres to recognize the siting of the existing non conforming waste disposal compound on Lot A, District Lot 78, Plan 31768, Nanoose District, be approved.

FRONTAGE RELAXATION

Janet Limin/Williamson & Associates – Akenhead & Wilkinson Roads – Area A. (All Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

That the request from Williamson and Associates, BCLS, on behalf of Janet Limin, to relax the minimum 10% perimeter frontage requirement for proposed Lots 1, 3, 4 and 5, as shown on the proposed plan of subdivision, be approved in consideration of the applicant’s concurrence to enter into Section 219 covenants as outlined in the staff report, with all costs associated with the preparation and registration of the covenants to be at the applicant’s expense.

7.(2) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

26-28 Minutes of the Environmental Services Committee meeting held August 31, 1999. (for information)

 

SOLID WASTE

Contract for Bird Control at Regional Landfill.

(All Directors – Weighted Vote)

That the contract between Morris Holdings Limited and the RDN for the supply of bird control services at the Regional Landfill be approved.

CVRD Animal Carcasses. (All Directors – Weighted Vote - 2/3)

  1. That the Board approve the request from the CVRD to accept animal carcasses for disposal at the Regional Landfill; and
  2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 894.10, 1999" be introduced and read three times; and
  3. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 894.10, 1999" having received three readings, be adopted.

Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary’s Recycled Content Resolution.

(All Directors – One Vote)

That the report regarding the RDKB’s recycled-content resolution be received.

7.(3) CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

29-32 Minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held September 7, 1999. (for information)

COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE

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

(All Directors – One Vote)

That the correspondence from UBCM regarding the Minister’s discussion paper on campaign expense limits, be received for information.

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

(All Directors – One Vote)

That the correspondence from Colin Michael of the Canadian Coast Guard regarding shoreline speed restrictions, be received for information.

ADMINISTRATION

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

(All Directors – One Vote)

That the Vancouver Island Regional Library Board’s Ten Year Facility Plan be received for information.

FINANCE

Membership Renewal in the Coastal Community Network.

(All Directors – Weighted Vote)

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.

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.

RECREATION & PARKS

Benson Creek Falls Regional Park Management Plan.

(All Directors – One Vote)

That the Benson Creek Falls Regional Park Management Plan be approved as a guide for future park development activities and improvements.

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

(All Directors – One Vote)

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.

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."

Area ‘G’ Parks, Recreation and Greenspaces Advisory Committee.

(All Directors – One Vote)

That the Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks, Recreation and Greenspaces Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be approved as presented and that a Committee be established.

SPECIAL EVENT/SPECIAL OCCASION APPLICATIONS

Special Event Permit Applications.

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

(All Directors – One Vote)

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.

Special Occasion License Applications.

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

(All Directors – One Vote)

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.

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission. (All Directors – One Vote)

That the minutes of the Gabriola Island Parks & Recreation Commission meetings held July 19, 1999 and August 9, 1999, be received for information.

NEW BUSINESS

Request for Addition of Wild Turkey 200 Event to September 18 Special Event Permit. (All Directors – One Vote)

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.

ADMINISTRATION

33-46 Board Remuneration – Proposed Amendments to "Board Remuneration Bylaw No. 1078". (All Directors – One Vote – 2/3)

  1. That the recommendations of the Board Remuneration Committee be approved as presented.
  2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Board and Committee Member Remuneration, Expenses and Benefits Amendment Bylaw No. 1078.02, 1999" be introduced and read three times.
  3. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Board and Committee Member Remuneration, Expenses and Benefits Amendment Bylaw No. 1078.02, 1999" be adopted.

7.(4) EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE

7.(5) COMMISSION

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

47-51 Minutes of the Performance Review Committee meeting held August 18, 1999. (for information)

52-57 Minutes of the Aggregates Study Public Advisory & Select Committee meeting held August 19, 1999. (for information)

58-64 Minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held August 26, 1999. (for information)

8. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

65-72 School District No. 69 Election Services Agreement. (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

Bubbling Springs Water LSA Establishment, Rates and Regulations and Borrowing Bylaws. (All Directors – One Vote) (to be circulated)

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