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 D. Quittenton Electoral Area H
Director J. Macdonald City of Parksville
Alternate
Director A. Kruyt 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
C. Mason Gen. Mgr. of Corporate Services
N. Avery Manager of Financial Services
M. Pearse Mgr. of Administrative Services
DELEGATIONS
Joyce Currie, re Forest Renewal Program.
Ms. Currie advised the Board of the education she received under the Forest Renewal Programme.
Brian LePas, CSS ParaTransit, re Contracting with BC Transit.
Mr. LePas was not in attendance.
Mr. T. Moore, re ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 � Munro � 2701 Alberni Highway � Area F.
Mr. Moore expressed his concerns with respect to the exclusion of the Munro property from the ALR.
Wilfrid Worland, re ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 � Munro � 2701 Alberni Highway � Area F.
Mr. Worland spoke with respect to the viability of agriculture and suggested that the Board work with the Agricultural Land Commission.
Steve Chomolok , re ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 � Munro � 2701 Alberni Highway � Area F.
Mr. Chomolok urged the Board to deny the exclusion of the Munro property from the ALR.
John Mansell, re ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 � Munro � 2701 Alberni Highway � Area F.
Mr. Mansell requested that the Board turn down the application from Mr. Munro to exclude the property from the ALR. Mr. Mansell also spoke of the possibility of other agricultural uses that would be appropriate on the property such as greenhouses.
Donna Carpenter, re ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 � Munro � 2701 Alberni Highway � Area F.
Ms. Carpenter stated that most of her concerns had been expressed by the previous speakers but wished to add that most citizens abide by the rules and that businesses should also be subject to the same rules as individuals.
Julian Fell, re ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 � Munro � 2701 Alberni Highway � Area F.
Mr. Fell spoke in favour of the removal of the property from the ALR noting that he felt that the issue should be handled through the ALC and not the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Jennifer Dyson, re ALR Resolution.
Ms. Dyson, speaking on behalf of herself and Mr. Scott Crawford, spoke on the viability of agriculture on Vancouver Island and expressed the difficulties facing Island farmers. She requested that the RDN meet with the Island Farmers Alliance to discuss the issues.
Reg Nosworthy, re ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 � Munro � 2701 Alberni Highway � Area F.
Mr. Nosworthy advised the Board that he was in favour of the exclusion of the Munro property from the ALR and that he was also in favour of the ALR resolution presented in the Board agenda.
Louis Lapi, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Lapi noted that in his opinion the Spruston Road area was not a good location for a speedway.
Kate Khan, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Pat Britt, speaking in place of Ms. Kahn, noted that the owners in the Spruston Road area did not believe that a racetrack in this area was appropriate.
Ruth Matson, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Ms. Matson summarized the history of the racetrack being located in this area and urged the Board to reject the rezoning.
Allan Watson, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Watson noted that the neighbourhood residents were not in favour of the racetrack and also spoke of his concerns with respect to noise.
Richard Johnson, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Johnson presented a petition from a number of residents in the area and urged the Board to protect this area for the residents by not supporting the rezoning application.
Heather Tompkins, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Ms. Tompkins, speaking against the rezoning, noted her concerns about noise and expressed her opinion that the racetrack goes against the OCP.
Susan Banasky, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Ms. Banasky spoke in support of the racetrack and outlined the commitment from the racing community in attempting to work toward a resolve with the area residents.
Gerry Krull, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Krull expressed his full support of the racetrack and felt that the raceway was dealing with the concerns of the area residents.
Gary Cayer, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Purdy, speaking in place of Mr. Cayer, expressed his support of the racing track and advised that in his opinion the racetrack provided a good family sport.
Rocky Horne, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Horne outlined his involvement in the racing community and urged the Board to support the rezoning application.
John McNabb, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. McNabb explained that Spruston has been working on making improvements to the racetrack to address the concerns of the residents and also noted the economic spin off of this sport. He urged the Board to proceed with the rezoning.
Jim Pelk, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Pelk outlined the work that was being done to address the concerns of the area residents and requested that the Board allow the rezoning application to proceed to Public Hearing.
LATE DELEGATIONS
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that Derek Baldwin, Dave Munro and Norman Evans be permitted to speak as late delegations.
DEFEATED
BOARD MINUTES
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, February 8, 2000 be adopted.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
D. Carpenter, re ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 � Munro � 2701 Alberni Highway � Area F.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from D. Carpenter with respect to the ALR exclusion be received.
CARRIED
Petition re ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 � Munro � 2701 Alberni Highway � Area F.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the petition with respect to the ALR exclusion be received.
CARRIED
John Murphy, re ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 � Munro � 2701 Alberni Highway � Area F.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from John Murphy with respect to the ALR exclusion be received.
CARRIED
Richard Varela, Island Pacific Adventures Ltd., re Clearcut Harvesting in Block 40 � Horne Lake Area � Area H.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from Mr. Varela with respect to clearcutting in the Horne Lake area be received.
CARRIED
Lloyd & Judy Wilson, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from Lloyd and Judy Wilson with respect to the Spruston Enterprises rezoning application be received.
CARRIED
Pvan Kerkoerle, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from Pvan Kerkoerle with respect to the Spruston Enterprises rezoning application be received.
CARRIED
Ralph RV Bennett, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from Ralph RV Bennett with respect to the Spruston Enterprises rezoning application be received.
CARRIED
Anneke Van Kerkoerle, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from Anneke Van Kerkoerle with respect to the Spruston Enterprises rezoning application be received.
CARRIED
Gerry Zvekich, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from Gerry Zvekich with respect to the Spruston Enterprises rezoning application be received.
CARRIED
ADDENDUM
Ellen & Gerry Grise�, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from Ellen and Gerry Grise� with respect to the Spruston Enterprises rezoning application be received.
CARRIED
Trygve Hoy, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from Trygve Hoy with respect to the Spruston Enterprises rezoning application be received.
CARRIED
Daryl & Patricia Britt, re Application No. ZA 9906 � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from Daryl and Patricia Britt with respect to the Spruston Enterprises rezoning application be received.
CARRIED
Sylvia Neden, re ALR Resolution.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from Sylvia Neden with respect to the ALR resolution be received.
CARRIED
Jacinthe Eastick, re ALR Resolution.
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence from Jacinthe Eastick with respect to the ALR resolution be received.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public Hearing.
Minutes of the Public Hearing held March 6, 2000 with respect to Bylaws No. 500.256, 814.05, 974.01, 1007.02, 1055.01, 1115.01, 1116.01, 1118.02, 1148.01 and 1152.01.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.256, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that the Summary of Proceedings of a Public Hearing held Monday, March 6, 2000 at 7:00 pm, together with all written submissions and the attendance list for the Public Hearing be received.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Englishman River Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 814.05, 2000" be granted third reading and forwarded to Municipal Affairs for consideration.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Lantzville Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 974.01, 2000" be granted third reading and forwarded to Municipal Affairs for consideration.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Shaw Hill-Deep Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1007.02, 2000" be granted third reading and forwarded to Municipal Affairs for consideration.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Kruyt, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo East Wellington-Pleasant Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1055.01, 2000" be granted third reading and forwarded to Municipal Affairs for consideration.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1115.01, 2000" be granted third reading and forwarded to Municipal Affairs for consideration.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Area �A� Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1116.01, 2000" be granted third reading and forwarded to Municipal Affairs for consideration.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Macdonald, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1118.01, 2000" be granted third reading and forwarded to Municipal Affairs for consideration.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Arrowsmith Benson-Cranberry Bright Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1148.01, 2000" be granted third reading and forwarded to Municipal Affairs for consideration.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �F� Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1152.01, 2000" be granted third reading and forwarded to Municipal Affairs for consideration.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Quittenton, Kruyt, Sherry, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Krall, Korpan, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Directors Haime, Elliott and McLean voting in the negative.
For Adoption.
Bylaw No. 874.03.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "French Creek Water Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 874.03, 1999" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 975.16.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.16, 1999" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 794.05.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "French Creek Fire Protection Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 794.05, 1999" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1022.02.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Coombs-Hilliers Fire Protection Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1022.02, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1170.01.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1170.01, 1999" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1170.02.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that "San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1170.02, 1999" be adopted.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held February 15, 2000 be received for information.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATION
Dan Whiting, School District 69, re School Site Acquisition Charge Regulation.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence from Dan Whiting, regarding school site acquisition charge regulation, be received for information.
CARRIED
Petition re Spruston Enterprises Ltd. (Cassidy Speedway) Rezoning Proposal.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the petition from area residents distributed to Committee members regarding Spruston Enterprises Limited�s rezoning proposal, be received for information.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
From the January 18, 2000 DSC Meeting:
ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 � Munro � 2701 Alberni Highway � Area F.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the Regional District of Nanaimo Board support the application for exclusion from the ALR of Lot 2, District Lot 143, Nanoose District, Plan VIP65354 on condition of removal of signs (third party signs located along the frontage of the property).
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Hamilton, Quittenton, Haime, Sperling, McNabb, Elliott, McLean, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Directors Holme, Kruyt, Sherry, Macdonald, Holdom, Krall and Korpan voting in the negative.
MOVED Director Macdonald, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Board affirm that support of ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 in no way indicates that the Board condones illegal actions taken by the landowner.
CARRIED
ALR Resolution.
WHEREAS there is now compelling evidence that agriculture is no longer economically viable on Vancouver Island;
AND WHEREAS land held in an uneconomic state may be impeding the economic development of Vancouver Island;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Regional District of Nanaimo solicit the Minister of Agriculture to review the pertinence of the ALR Act to Vancouver Island.
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the above resolution be tabled until the Board and staff have met with the Island Farmers Alliance group.
CARRIED
BUILDING INSPECTION
Section 700 Filings.
The Chairperson noted that the following filings had been resolved:
Lot 1, Section 12, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 26561, 1070 Conville Road, Electoral Area �B�, owned by D. and K. Sears.
Parcel A (DD 4495N), Section 13, Range 2, Cranberry District, Plan , 2090 Bramley Road, Electoral Area �C�, owned by M. Bilodeau.
Lot 1, District Lot 85, Nanoose District, Plan VIP61472, 7600 Fernmar Road, Electoral Area �D�, owned by A. Steele.
Lot 16, Section 7, Wellington District, Plan 26447, 7126 Blackjack Drive, Electoral Area �D�, owned by J. and G. Starling.
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 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:
CARRIED
PLANNING
AMENDMENT APPLICATION
Application No. ZA 9906, - Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that Application No. 9906 by Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. to amend the "Regional District of Nanaimo Bylaw No. 500, 1987" by changing the zoning designation for the properties legally described on Schedule �3� from Rural and Resource Management zoning to a new Spruston Comprehensive Development Zone created specifically for the subject properties be approved subject to the conditions as outlined in Schedule �3� to be amended as follows:
Operations are limited to 16 weekends per season with an allowance that three of these events be permitted to operate as 3 day events (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion was DEFEATED with Directors McNabb, Krall, McLean and Rispin voting in the affirmative and Directors Holme, Hamilton, Quittenton, Kruyt, Sherry, Haime, Macdonald, Holdom, Elliott, Korpan and Stanhope voting in the negative.
1999 Annual Report on RGMP.
The Chairperson requested that the 1999 Annual Report on RGMP be considered at this time.
The Chairperson introduced Mr. George Legg, a member of the Performance Review Committee.
Mr. Legg briefly spoke on the Annual Report.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the 1999 Annual Report on the Growth Management Plan be received.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT
Application No. 0001 � Whittall/Island Straits � 3840 Amberwood Lane � Area E.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 0001, to vary the minimum setback requirements of the Residential 1 (RS1) zone from 2.0 metres to 0.0 metres for the side lot line and from 5.0 metres to 0.0 metres for the �other� lot line to facilitate the construction of a 2.6 metre high entrance gate on the property legally described as Lot 9, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Plan 47638, be approved subject to conditions in Schedule 1.
CARRIED
Director Kruyt left the meeting citing a possible conflict of interest with the next issue.
Forest Land Reserve Exclusion Application No. 9902 � Qualicum Farms � Rupert Road � Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the application for exclusion of the property legally described as the Remainder of Plan 310-R of District Lot 78, Newcastle Land District from the FLR be denied; however, the Regional District recommends that the Forest Land Commission consider a proposal to subdivide the subject property into three parcels in the form as presented in Schedule 1.
CARRIED
Director Kruyt returned to the meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Environmental Services Committee meeting held February 22, 2000 be received for information.
CARRIED
LIQUID WASTE
Plan Monitoring Committee Terms of Reference.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that a Liquid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Committee be established in accordance with the provisions of the LWMP with the membership as set out in Schedule 1, as amended.
CARRIED
SOLID WASTE
Construction/Demolition/Landclearing Waste Recycling Facility Progress Report.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the progress report regarding the development of a facility for the recycling of construction, demolition and landclearing wastes, be received.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Quittenton, Kruyt, Sherry, Haime, Sperling, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Elliott, Krall, Korpan and Rispin voting in the affirmative and Directors McLean and Stanhope voting in the negative.
UTILITIES
French Creek Sewer LSA Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 422.07.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that Capital Charges be added to the French Creek Sewer Specified Area in the amount of $5,436.00 for properties with collection sewer on the properties� frontage or flankage and $2,636.00 per lot or unit for properties with no collection sewer on the properties� frontage or flankage.
A recorded was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Kruyt, Sherry, Macdonald, Holdom, Krall, Korpan and Rispin voting in the affirmative and Directors Hamilton, Quittenton, Haime, Sperling, Elliott, McLean and Stanhope voting in the negative. (Director McNabb was not in attendance)
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Sewer Specified Area Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 422.07, 2000" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Sewer Specified Area Regulation and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 422.07, 2000" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held March 7, 2000 be received for information.
CARRIED
PRESENTATIONS
Rod Brown, re Trans Canada Trail.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that staff prepare a report for the Committee�s consideration regarding the Trans Canada Trail Program�s request for bridging across the Nanaimo River and Haslam Creek for the April Corporate and Community Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
Lorne Hildebrand, re Botanical Garden Proposal.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Haime, that staff investigate the acquisition of property in the Biggs Road area as a site for a botanical garden and, upon possible acquisition, leasing the property to the Central Vancouver Island Botanical Garden Society.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Marlys Diamond, Town of Qualicum Beach, re Victim Services Program Funding.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the correspondence received from Marlys Diamond regarding the Town of Qualicum Beach Council�s support of the RDN providing financial support for the Victim Services Program, be received for information.
CARRIED
FINANCE
San Pareil Water Local Service Area Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1203.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "San Pareil Water Local Service Area Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1203, 2000" be introduced for three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that "San Pareil Water Local Service Area Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1203, 2000" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
Report on the 1999 Audited Financial Statements.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that the report on the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1999 be received for information.
CARRIED
Annual Report of Directors� and Committee Members� Remuneration and Expenses.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the 1999 report on remuneration and expenses for Board and Committee members be received.
CARRIED
FIRE PROTECTION
Errington Fire Services Agreement.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that "Errington Fire Protection Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 821.04, 2000" be introduced for three readings and be forwarded to the Inspector for approval.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Chair and General Manager, Corporate Services be authorized to execute a service agreement with the Errington and District Volunteer Fire Department for the five year period ending December 31, 2004.
CARRIED
Award of Fire Truck Tender for Extension Fire Department.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that Fort Garry Industries be awarded the supply and construction of an 840 I.P.M. triple combination pumper for the tendered price of $215,133 (excluding taxes).
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the Manager, Financial Services be authorized to arrange and execute a five year lease for the vehicle with the Municipal Finance Authority leasing facility.
CARRIED
RECREATION & PARKS
Arena Project.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald,:
That the City of Parksville and the Regional District of Nanaimo reject the proposal from the Parksville Arena Company as being non-compliant with the financial subsidy and other terms and conditions of the Request for Proposals.
That further discussions take place with R.G. Properties Ltd. to determine if a feasible package can be developed further to the existing Request for Proposals process.
That the City of Parksville and the Regional District of Nanaimo continue to investigate the option for the Regional District to construct a facility on its own using a low risk design-build process attached to the existing arena in the Community Park.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Quittenton, Kruyt, Macdonald and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Director McLean voting in the negative.
Benson Creek Falls Regional Park � Application for Additional Land.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that the Regional District apply to the BC Assets and Land Corporation for the lease of two Crown land parcels immediately adjacent to Benson Creek Falls Regional Park.
CARRIED
Mt. Arrowsmith Regional Park Proposal.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Arrowsmith Massif regional park and trail acquisition strategy and draft management plan be approved.
CARRIED
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
District 69 Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meetings held January 27 and February 10, 2000, be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the Year 2000 Youth Services Program which includes the Terms of Reference for a Youth Recreation Services Master Plan Program to be prepared through the employment of five secondary school graduates in place of the hiring of a consultant, a Grants-in-Aid and Community Agreements policy, and the employment of temporary, part time Recreation Program Assistants, be approved.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Quittenton, Kruyt, Macdonald, McLean and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Director McLean voting in the negative.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that a plan to install a salt-chlorine generator water treatment system in 2001 at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre, funded through a special user fee, operating surplus, unexpended construction funds and tax requisition amendments to the 2000 Aquatic Centre Annual Budget be approved.
CARRIED
Electoral Area �A� Parks, Recreation & Greenspace Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the minutes of the Electoral Area �A� Parks, Recreation and Greenspace Advisory meeting held January 20, 2000 be received for information.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Crime Prevention Involvement.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the Board of the RDN direct staff to investigate the feasibility and cost of establishing a "Crime Prevention" function to commence in the year 2000, in order to provide an ongoing source of funding for crime prevention programs in District 69, such as Victims� Assistance, Restorative Justice, Citizens on Patrol, Crimestoppers and Community Policing Office.
CARRIED
Electoral Area �H� Community Parks Function.
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Community Parks function budget for Electoral Area �H� be increased by $2,000.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 806.03.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that "Electoral Area �H� Community Parks Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 806.03, 2000" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
Electoral Area �A� Community Parks Function.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Elliott, that the Electoral Area �A� Parks function budget be reduced by $38,000 and that the Grants-in-Aid function budget be increased by $38,000.
CARRIED
Year 2000 Annual Budget.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the 2000 annual budget, as amended, with property taxes totalling $19,008,056 be recommended for adoption by bylaw at the next regular meeting of the Board.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1210.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that "Regional District of Nanaimo 2000 Annual Budget Bylaw No. 1210, 2000" be introduced, read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that "Regional District of Nanaimo 2000 Annual Budget Bylaw No. 1210, 2000", having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
Five Year Capital Plan.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the five year capital plan year 2000 to 2004 be approved and be adopted by bylaw at the next regular meeting of the Board.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1209.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that "Regional District of Nanaimo 2000 to 2004 Capital Expenditure Program Bylaw No. 1209, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo 2000 to 2004 Capital Expenditure Program Bylaw No. 1209, 2000", having received three readings, be adopted.
SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE
Arrowsmith Water Service (AWS).
MOVED Director Rispin, SECONDED Director Kruyt, that the minutes of the Arrowsmith Water Service meeting held February 1, 2000 be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Holme, that the Y2000 budget be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
Performance Review Committee.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the minutes of the Performance Review Committee meetings held February 9 & 23, 2000 be received for information.
CARRIED
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held February 3, 2000 be received for information.
CARRIED
ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT
Parcel Tax Rate Bylaws.
Bylaw No. 1180.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Arbutus Park Estates Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1180, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that that "Arbutus Park Estates Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1180, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1181.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Decourcey Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1181, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that that "Decourcey Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1181, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1182.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Fairwinds Sewerage Facilities Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1182, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that "French Creek Sewerage Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1182, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1183.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Fairwinds Water Supply Specified Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1183, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that "French Creek Sewerage Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1183, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1184.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "French Creek Sewerage Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1184, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that "French Creek Sewerage Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1184, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1185.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "French Creek Bulk Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1185, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that that "French Creek Bulk Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1185, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1186.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "French Creek Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1186, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that "French Creek Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1186, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1187.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Madrona Point Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1187, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that that "Madrona Point Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1187, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1188.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1188, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that that "Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1188, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1189.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Nanoose Water Supply Specified Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1189, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that that "Nanoose Water Supply Specified Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1189, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw 1190.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1190, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1190, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1191.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "San Pareil Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1191, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that "San Pareil Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1191, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1192.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1192, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1192, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1193.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Surfside Properties Water Supply Specified Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1193, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Surfside Properties Water Supply Specified Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1193, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1194.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1194, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that "West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1194, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1206.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Morningstar Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1206, 2000" be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Morningstar Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 1206, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Wellington Fire and Streetlighting Local Service Area Requisition Limit Amendment Bylaw No. 992.02.
MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Wellington Fire and Streetlighting Local Service Area Requisition Limit Amendment Bylaw No. 992.02, 2000" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Wellington Fire and Streetlighting Local Service Area Requisition Limit Amendment Bylaw No. 992.02, 2000" having received three readings, be forwarded to Municipal Affairs for approval.
CARRIED
Recreation Services on Gabriola Island.
MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Gabriola Parks and Recreation Commission review priorities for the provision of recreation services on Gabriola Island to include the preparation of a recreation services report for consideration as part of the 2001 provisional budget process.
CARRIED
Gabriola Island Recreation Commission Bylaw No. 1208.
MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director Haime, that "Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaw No. 1208, 2000" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director Haime, that "Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission Bylaw No. 1208, 2000" be adopted.
CARRIED
Revision to Terms of Reference � Electoral Area �A� OCP Review.
MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the Terms of Reference for the Electoral Area �A� OCP be amended as outlined in Schedule �A�.
CARRIED
Board Strategic Plan.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Regional District of Nanaimo Strategic Plan be approved.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Holdom, that this item be referred to the next Corporate and Community Services Committee.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Doumont Road Area Clean Up.
MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Sherry, that a thank you letter be sent to Bob Simpson for arranging the volunteers that cleaned up the Doumont Road area.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that this meeting terminate.
CARRIED
TIME: 11:15 PM
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