REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
MINUTES OF THE INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1999, AT 7:30 PM IN THE
NANAIMO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Present:
Director G. Holme Chairperson
Director L. Elliott Electoral Area A
Director B. Sperling Electoral Area B
Director E. Hamilton Electoral Area C
Director D. Haime Electoral Area D
Director J. McLean Electoral Area F
Director J. Stanhope Electoral Area G
Director R. Quittenton Electoral Area H
Director J. Macdonald City of Parksville
Director T. Westbroek 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 T. Krall City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo

Also in Attendance:
K. Daniels Chief Administrative Officer
N. Connelly Gen. Mgr. of Community Services
J. Finnie Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services
B. Lapham Gen. Mgr. of Development Services
N. Avery Manager of Financial Services
M. Pearse Mgr. of Administrative Services
N. Tonn Recording Secretary

CALL TO ORDER

The Administrator called the meeting to order and confirmed the notifications of representatives from the member municipalities for the year 2000.

INAUGURATION OF BOARD MEMBERS

Judge Sid Clarke conducted the inauguration proceedings.

ELECTION OF BOARD CHAIRPERSON

The Administrator called for nominations for the position of Chairperson for the year 2000.

Director Korpan nominated Director Holme.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the nominations be closed.

CARRIED

There being no further nominations, the Administrator declared Director Holme Chairperson for 2000.

ELECTION OF DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON

Director McLean nominated Director McNabb.

Director Quittenton nominated Director Hamilton.

Director Hamilton declined the nomination.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the nominations be closed.

CARRIED

There being no further nominations, the Administrator declared Director McNabb Deputy Chairperson for 2000.

Director Holme assumed the Chair thanking Board members for their support and welcoming new members to the Board.

BOARD MINUTES

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McLean, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, November 9, 1999, be adopted.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

H. Lali, Ministry of Transportation and Highways, re Deregulation of the Canadian Passenger Bus Industry.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from H. Lali regarding deregulation of the Canadian passenger bus industry, be received for information.

CARRIED

M. Sihota, Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security, re Travel Benefit Rates for People with Disabilities.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from M. Sihota regarding travel benefit rates for people with disabilities, be received for information.

CARRIED

E. Fraser, Association of Vancouver Island Municipalities, re 2000 Resolutions.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from the Association of Vancouver Island Municipalities regarding 2000 resolutions, be received for information.

CARRIED

J. Turpin, re Development Permit No. 9916 � 1441 Reef Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from J. Turpin regarding Development Permit No. 9916, be received for information.

CARRIED

Doug & Rhonda Creggain and Jim & May Davies, re Development Variance Permit Application No. 9912 � 2086 Rolston Place � Area E.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from D. & R. Creggain and J. & M. Davies regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. 9912, be received for information.

CARRIED

Lila & John Mandziuk, re Development Variance Permit Application No. 9912 � 2086 Rolston Place � Area E.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from L. & J. Mandziuk regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. 9912, be received for information.

CARRIED

James & Eileen Allen, re Development Permit Application No. 9919 � Pacific Shores Resort � 1600 Strougler Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from J. & E. Allen regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. 9919, be received for information.

CARRIED

Mel Frederickson, re Development Permit Application No. 9918 � Caillet St. Restaurant/de Beeld � 7143 Caillet Road � Area D.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from Mel Frederickson regarding Development Permit Application No. 9918, be received for information.
CARRIED

Susie Leisner, re Development Permit Application No. 9918 � Caillet St. Restaurant/de Beeld � 7143 Caillet Road � Area D.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from Susie Leisner regarding Development Permit Application No. 9918, be received for information.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

From the November 19, 1999 Development Services Committee:

Development Permit Application No. 9919 � Pacific Shores Resort � 1600 Strougler Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Rispin, that this item be referred back to the Development Services Committee.

CARRIED

Amendment Application ZA9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. & MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope,:

That the report on Amendment Application No. 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. be received.

That staff be directed to proceed with the review of Amendment Application No. 9906, including the revised public involvement process, as outlined in Schedule �1� of the staff report.

CARRIED

Public Hearing

Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.253, 1999 � Area C.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Summary of Proceedings of the Public Hearing held November 25, 1999 in accordance with the public notification of "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.253, 1999", Attachment 1, be received.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.253, 1999" be amended, as outlined in Schedule �1�.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.253, 1999" be granted 3^rd reading as amended.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.253, 1999" be forwarded to the Minister of Transportation and Highways for consideration of approval.

CARRIED

For Adoption

Bylaw No. 1170

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that "San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1170, 1999" be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1171

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "San Pareil Water Supply Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1171, 1999" be adopted.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held November 16, 1999, be received for information.

CARRIED

BUILDING INSPECTION

Section 700 Filings.

The Chairperson noted that the following deficiencies have been rectified:

Lot 8, Section 9, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 29068, 1670 Hess Road, Electoral Area �B�, owned by M. McCutcheon;

Lot 4, District Lot 42, Nanoose District, Plan 26202, 492 Martindale Road, Electoral Area �G�, owned by J. Low and S. Andrea.

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.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that a notice be filed against the title of the property 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:

Lot 11, District Lot 80, Newcastle District, Plan 27229, 1502 Memory Lane, Electoral Area �G�, owned by W. Kernenbach.

CARRIED

PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Application No. 9916 � Reveley/Jorgensen � 1442 Reef Road � Area E.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holdom, that Development Permit No. 9916 to establish a single family residence on the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 38, Nanoose District, Plan VIP67228 be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule �1�.

CARRIED

Application No. 9918 � Caillet St. Restaurant/de Beeld � 7142 Caillet Road � Area D.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director McLean, that Mr. M. Frederickson be permitted to speak on Application No. 9918.

CARRIED

Mr. Frederickson raised his concerns regarding the lack of sufficient parking on the subject property, the location of the loading area and the possibility of increased noise emanating from the proposed banquet room.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that Development Permit Application No. 9918 to vary the number of parking spaces required from 30 to 25 parking spaces, to reduce the front yard setback from 8.0 metres to 0.5 metres to allow for parking spaces and to reduce the side yard setback from 5.0 metres to 0.0 metres to allow for parking spaces to facilitate the conversion of an accessory dwelling to a restaurant addition on the property legally described as Lot 2, District Lot 27G, Wellington District, Plan 3633, be approved.

MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director McLean, that this item be referred back to the Development Services Committee.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION

Application No. 9912 � Williams/Morrison � 2086 Rolston Place � Area E.

MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that Mr. Williams be permitted to speak on Application No. 9912.

CARRIED

Mr. Williams, owner of the property located at 2086 Rolston Place, presented a short update of his application.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 9912 be referred back to the Development Services Committee.

CARRIED

SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE

Performance Review Committee

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Performance Review Committee meeting held September 15, 1999 be received for information.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT

1999 Official Election Results.

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the staff report be amended to reflect a three year term ending December 2002.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the 1999 official election results be received for information as amended.

CARRIED

Procedure Bylaw � Notification of Amendment.

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that, pursuant to s.235 of the Municipal Act, notice is provided of the Board�s intention to consider statutory amendments to the Procedure Bylaw at the January 11, 2000 Regular Board Meeting.

CARRIED

French Creek Water LSA Amendment Bylaw No. 874.03.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the following application for inclusion into the French Creek Water Local Service Area be approved:

REM. A, Plan 17074, D.L. 88, Nanoose Land District

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that servicing of the subject property is via a 200 mm diameter watermain from Miraloma Drive, north along Bennett Road to the north property line of the subject property.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that "French Creek Water Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 874.03, 1999" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

San Pareil Water LSA Amendment Bylaw No. 1170.01.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the existing establishing bylaw be amended to include six additional properties within the San Pareil Water Local Service Area which are:

840 Shorewood Drive Lot A, DL 1, Plan 16995, Nanoose Land District

850 Juniper Drive Lot A, DL 1, Plan 32456, Nanoose Land District

854 Shorewood Drive Lot 1, DL 1, Plan 18721, Nanoose Land District

862 Shorewood Drive Lot 2, DL 1, Plan 18721, Nanoose Land District

913 Shorewood Drive Lot 1, DL 181, Plan 10285, Nanoose Land District

945 Shorewood Drive Lot D, DL 1 & 181, Plan 10875, Nanoose Land District

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that "San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1170.01, 1999" be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

San Pareil Water LSA Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1172.

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that "San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1172, 1999" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that "San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1172, 1999" be adopted.

CARRIED

BOARD INFORMATION

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Korpan, that a letter be sent to the Honourable Paul Martin, Minister of Finance to communicate support for a municipal infrastructure program in the Millennium Budget as noted on page 9 of the Board Information package.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McNabb, that pursuant to Section 242.2(1)(h) of the Municipal Act, the Board proceed to an In Camera Meeting to consider items related to litigation.

CARRIED

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

CARRIED

TIME: 8:05 PM

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CHAIRPERSON SECRETARY