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
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
C. McIver Manager of Solid Waste
B. Lapham Gen. Mgr. of Development Services
C. Mason Gen. Mgr. of Corporate Services
M. Pearse Mgr. of Administrative Services
DELEGATIONS
Brian LePas, CSS ParaTransit, re Contracting with BC Transit.
Mr. LePas requested the Board to consider a proposal for his Company to provide evening handiDART service.
Mary Jane Puckrin, re Home Based Business Provisions.
Ms. Puckrin advised the Board of her opinion with respect to the draft home based business provisions and compared other area provisions with the provisions proposed by the RDN.
Dianna Elliott, re Home Based Business Provisions.
Ms. Elliott was not in attendance.
Fred Taylor, re Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaw.
Mr. Taylor voiced his objection to the proposed increase in rates for residential waste and requested that the Board reconsider the bylaw to increase the rates.
Dale Smith, re Update from the Coastal Community Network.
Mr. Smith updated Board members on the activities of the Coastal Community Network.
Joe Pullen/Sharon Siebring, re Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Pullen and Mr. Siebring, speaking on behalf of Sharon Siebring, provided the Board with some history on the racetrack.
John Walker, re Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Walker from the Capital City Car Club provided history on the racetrack and asked Board members to support this recreational facility.
Rob Garrett, re Spruston Enterprises Ltd. And MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Garrett spoke of the legal decision on the Spruston propery and asked the Board to reconsider the issue but at least to consider the Special Event Permit applications.
Gary Cayer, re Spruston Enterprises Ltd. And MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Cayer provided history with respect to both Grandview Bowl and the location at Spruston. He requested that the Board help M.I.A.R.A. to find a suitable location for racing.
Jerry Krall, re Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Mr. Krall voiced his full support of the Spruston racetrack.
Elverna M. Baker, re Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Ms. Baker, speaking as the Manager from the Chamber of Commerce in Port Alberni and the mother of a kart racer, urged Board members to allow the kart events planned for this season.
Debbi Bigham, re Spruston Enterprises Ltd. and MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. � Spruston Road � Area C.
Ms. Bigham requested that the Board consider the permits for the go kart activities separately from the other activities at Spruston. She pointed out that the kart club leases the property from Spruston.
Frank Garnish, re North Cedar Elementary School � Area A.
Mr. Garnish provided a brief history of his involvement with Spruston and then asked support from the Board in the bid to preserve the North Cedar Elementary School.
Shelagh Gourlay, re North Cedar Elementary School � Area A.
Mr. Elderfield, speaking on behalf of Ms. Gourlay, provided the history of the North Cedar Elementary School and urged Board members to support the initiative the retain the school for historical reasons.
LATE DELEGATIONS
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the late delegations not be permitted to address the Board.
CARRIED
BOARD MINUTES
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, March 14, 2000 be adopted.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence received re Spruston Enterprises � Cassidy Speedway.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence from Holge and Elinor Hoy, Bruce Richardson, Philip Sopow, Garry Walthers, Johnny Aantjes, Dorothy Alexander, Elverna Baker, Terry Baker, Susan Banasky, Mike Bowman, Cindy Bowman, Hubert Brauckmann, Dennis Broad, Jullie Carlson, Steen Carstensen, Christopher Clark, Melissa Court, Sharon Court, Glen Galloway, Mitch Goldberg, Mike Gregg, Robert Handlen, Curt Haugen, Andrea Haugen, Ruth and Gerry Hawkes, Sean Hawkes, Mark Johnston, Jeremy Knapp, Arnie Kunka, John McNabb, Doreen Mottershead, Sandra Pidcock, Philip Pidcock, John Taberner, Sandra, Arnold and John Webster, Frank Wynne, Robert Devoe, Robert Gibbs, Daryl and Patricia Britt and Tom Stockhausen with respect to Spruston Enterprises and Cassidy Speedway be received.
CARRIED
Jane Lindstrom/Johann Kirschne, re Proposed Jameson Road Quarry.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence received from J. Lindstrom and J. Kirschne with respect to the proposed Jameson Road Quarry be received.
CARRIED
Alixe Knighton, Director, Municipal Advice and Approvals, re Reappointment of John F. Little to the Board of Variance.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence from Alixe Knighton with respect to the reappointment of John F. Little to the Board of Variance for a three year term be received.
CARRIED
It was requested that the Spruston issue be brought forward and dealt with at this time.
Special Events Permit � Spruston Enterprises Ltd. � Area C.
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the following motion from the March 14, 2000 Board meeting be reconsidered:
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 CARRIED with Directors Quittenton, Westbroek, Haime, Macdonald, Holdom, McNabb, Krall, McLean, Rispin and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Directors Holme, Hamilton, Sherry, Elliott and Korpan voting in the negative.
MOVED Director Krall, 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).
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that consideration of this motion be postponed to the next Development Services Committee meeting.
CARRIED
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the request by Spruston Enterprises Ltd. for a Special Event Permit to allow racing between May 1, 2000 and September 30, 2000 (with not less than eight (8) two-day events and one (1) three day event) and further, to amend the existing Consent Order to postpone the removal of facilities until not earlier than midnight, April 30, 2001, be approved.
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the request by Spruston Enterprises Ltd. for Special Event Permit Applications be considered for Go Karts only between May 1 and September 30, 2000 (with no more than eight 2 day events and one 3 day event) and that the applicant be responsible to apply to have the consent order amended.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the request by Spruston Enterprises Ltd. for a Special Event Permit to allow racing between May 1, 2000 and September 30, 2000 (with not less than eight (8) two-day events and one (1) three day event) and further, to amend the existing Consent Order to postpone the removal of facilities until not earlier than midnight, April 30, 2001, be approved.
DEFEATED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that staff be directed to continue to assist Spruston Enterprises Ltd. in trying to find an alternative site and report back to the June Development Services Committee.
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Haime, that the resolution be amended to include car clubs.
CARRIED
The question was called on the main motion, as amended.
The motion CARRIED.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the RDN send a letter to the Cowichan Valley Regional District supporting them in their endeavour to develop an outdoor recreational park in their area.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion CARRIED with Directors Holme, Hamilton, Sherry, Haime, Sperling, Macdonald, Holdom, Elliott, Krall, Korpan and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Directors Quittenton, Westbroek, McNabb, McLean and Rispin voting in the negative.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held March 21, 2000 be received for information.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Home Based Business Provisions.
Director Elliott left the meeting citing a possible conflict of interest with the next item due to his wife�s operation of a home based business.
MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the home based business report be referred back to staff for reconsideration and input from Electoral Area Directors.
The motion was withdrawn.
MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the draft home based provisions be withdrawn and that staff commence a comprehensive public consultation process designed to solicit input from the public on home based business options with a report coming back to the Development Services Committee once this process has been completed.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
Application No. 0001 - Carvalho/Van Vliet � 1759 Admiral Tryon Blvd. � Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McNabb, that Development Permit No. 0001 submitted by Mr. Van Vliet on behalf of Mr. C. Carvalho for the property legally described as Lots 24 and 25, District Lot 28, Nanoose District, Plan VIP62528, be approved with variances to Section 6.4.65 Minimum Setback Requirements to relax other lot line setbacks from 2.0 m to 0.1 m, 0.2 m and 0.6 m from the lot lines, subject to notification of neighbouring property owners.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT
Application No. 0002 � Fiddick � 1431 Ivor Road � Area A.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McNabb, that Development Variance Permit No. 0002 submitted by J. and M. Fiddick for the property legally described as Lot A, Section 18, Range 4, Cedar District, Plan 31983, be approved subject to Schedule 1 of the staff report and the notification requirements pursuant to the Municipal Act.
CARRIED
Director Elliott returned to the meeting.
FRONTAGE RELAXATION
Terry Molony on behalf of Lucille Bullen & Fredric Bullen � Island Highway � Area H.
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the request from Terry Molony, on behalf of Lucille Bullen and Fredric Bullen, to relax the minimum 10% perimeter frontage requirement for proposed Lot 2, as shown on the Plan of Proposed Subdivision of Part of Lot 4, District Lot 85, Newcastle District, Plan 2018, be approved.
CARRIED
Brian Pirart on behalf of Lance Martin & John Morgan � Quail Grove Place � Area A.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Elliott, that the request from Brian Pirart, on behalf of Lance Martin and John Morgan, to relax the minimum 10% perimeter frontage requirement for proposed Section 946 parcel, as shown on the Plan of Proposed Subdivision of Lot H, Section 15, Range 1, Cedar District, Plan VIP66841, be approved.
CARRIED
OTHER
Little Qualicum River Park Dedication � Block 359, Newcastle District � Area F.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director McLean, that the report on the process resulting in the dedication of park land from the subdivision of Block 359, Newcastle District, be received for information.
CARRIED
Proposal for the Madrona Point Marine Park � Area E.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that staff be directed to apply for a foreshore and water lot lease for that portion of the bed of the Strait of Georgia fronting onto District Lot 68 at the tip of Madrona Point in Nanoose Bay.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Macdonald, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that staff arrange a meeting with the Diving Association and the residents of the area to review any concerns regarding the public use at this location.
CARRIED
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Sperling, that the minutes of the Environmental Services Committee meeting held March 28, 2000, as amended, be received for information.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATION
UBCM, re Beverage Containers � New Charges.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the correspondence from UBCM regarding new charges for beverage containers be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Holdom, that staff be instructed to write Premier Ujjal Dosanjh and the Honourable Joan Sawicki, Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks and the District�s local MLA indicating:
CARRIED
LIQUID WASTE
Southern Community Sewer Development Cost Charges.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb,:
That the development cost charges for the Nanaimo District Senior Citizens Housing Development Society�s 30 unit not-for-profit senior�s housing development be reduced by 50%.
That RDN staff review the development cost charges with the City of Nanaimo for the Southern Community Sewer Local Service Area and report back to the Board after completion of the City of Nanaimo development cost charge review.
CARRIED
Pump and Haul Amendment Bylaw No. 975.17 � 3007 Park Place and 1352 Marina Way � Area E.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.17, 2000" be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
UTILITIES
Fairwinds Water Local Service Area � Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1176.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Fairwinds Water Local Service Area Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1176, 2000" be introduced and receive first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Fairwinds Water Local Service Area Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1176, 2000" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
Pacific Shores Local Service Area � 1560 Terrien Road � Area G.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the application for inclusion in the Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area be denied.
CARRIED
Streetlighting � Northwest Bay Road Intersections � Area E.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McLean, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Northwest Bay Road Intersections Streetlighting Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1211, 2000" be introduced and given first three readings, forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval, and proceed through counter petition to obtain elector consent.
CARRIED
Illegal Dumping Prevention Program Workplan.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the 2000 Illegal Dumping Prevention Program Workplan be approved.
CARRIED
Self-Haul Tipping Fees.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall,:
That the fee structure for self-haul loads be changed from a flat rate based on vehicle type to a flat rate based on weight.
That the fee structure be amended to $2.00 for small loads less than 50 kg and $3.00 for small loads from 51 kg to 100 kg effective May 1, 2000.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the amount be amended from $3.00 to $4.00.
DEFEATED
The question was called on the main motion.
The motion was DEFEATED.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Holdom, that this item be referred back to the Environmental Services Committee.
CARRIED
OTHER
SPECIAL OCCASION APPLICATIONS
Association for Injured Motorcyclists (AIM Spring Fever Dance, April 1, 2000) � Area F.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Board approve the Association for Injured Motorcyclists� request for the issuance of a one (1) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the A.I.M. Spring Fever Dance on April 1, 2000.
CARRIED
CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held April 4, 2000 be received for information.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Board Strategic Plan.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton,:
That the Regional District of Nanaimo Strategic Plan be approved.
That "by 2000" be deleted from the "desired outcomes" subsection of Strategic Priority 1.
CARRIED
RECREATION & PARKS
Trans-Canada Trail Program.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the update report on the Trans-Canada Trail be received and that staff be directed to work with the Trail partners and report back to the Board on the specific areas of Regional District involvement.
CARRIED
Lantzville Parks and Open Space Implementation Plan.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Haime, that the Lantzville Parks and Open Space Implementation Plan be approved as a guiding document for parks system management and development in the community of Lantzville.
CARRIED
SPECIAL EVENT/SPECIAL OCCASION APPLICATIONS
Special Event Permit Applications.
Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Annual Bull-a-Rama/BCBRA Barrel Racing, June 3 & 4, 2000) � Area F.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the Annual Bull-a-Rama/BCBRA Barrel Racing, to be held June 3 and 4, 2000 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.
CARRIED
Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Annual Coombs Rodeo, July 21, 22 & 23, 2000) � Area F.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the 24th Annual Coombs Rodeo, to be held July 21, 22 and 23, 2000 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.
CARRIED
Arrowsmith Agriculture Association (Coombs Fair, August 12 & 13, 2000) � Area F.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Arrowsmith Agriculture Association for the Coombs Fair, to be held August 12 and 13, 2000 at 1014 Ford Road, Coombs, BC.
CARRIED
Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (4th Annual Coombs Country Arts and Crafts Fair, July 14, 15 & 16, 2000) � Area F.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the 4th Annual Coombs Country Arts and Crafts Fair, to be held July 14, 15 and 16, 2000 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.
CARRIED
Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (22nd Annual Coombs Bluegrass Festival, August 4, 5 & 6, 2000) � Area F.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization for the 22nd Annual Coombs Bluegrass Festival, to be held August 4, 5 and 6, 2000 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.
CARRIED
Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Club (Hammerfest 2000, May 5, 6 & 7, 2000) � Area F.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that a Special Event Permit be issued to the Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Club for Hammerfest 2000, to be held May 5, 6 and 7, 2000 at the Englishman River Falls Provincial Park, subject to Ministry of Health and local fire department approval.
CARRIED
Special Occasion License Applications.
Gabriola Lions Club (Concert on the Green, August 10 & 11, 2000) � Area B.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Board approve the Gabriola Lions Club�s request for the issuance of a two (2) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the Concert on the Green on August 10 and 11, 2000.
CARRIED
Gabriola Lions Club (Gabriola Days, September 9, 2000) � Area B.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, 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 Gabriola Days on September 9, 2000.
CARRIED
Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (Annual Bull-a-Rama/BCBRA Barrel Racing, June 3 & 4, 2000) � Area F.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Board approve the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization�s request for the issuance of a two (2) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the Annual Bull-a-Rama/BCBRA Barrel Racing on June 3 and 4, 2000.
CARRIED
Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization (24th Annual Coombs Rodeo, July 21, 22 & 23, 2000) � Area F.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Board approve the Coombs Hilliers Recreation Community Organization�s request for the issuance of a three (3) day special occasion license to operate a beer garden at the 24th Annual Coombs Rodeo on July 21, 22 and 23, 2000.
CARRIED
TRANSIT
2000/2001 Annual Operating Agreement � BC Transit/Regional District of Nanaimo.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Krall, that the 2000/2001 Annual Operating Agreement between BC Transit and the Regional District of Nanaimo for the provision of Conventional and Custom Transit services be approved.
CARRIED
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
District 69 Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held March 17, 2000, be received for information.
CARRIED
Area A Parks, Recreation and Greenspace Committee.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director Elliott, that the minutes of the Area �A� Parks, Recreation and Greenspace Committee meeting held February 17, 2000 be received for information.
CARRIED
Gabriola Island Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that Veronica Hartman be appointed to the Gabriola Island Recreation Commission for a one year term ending January 1, 2001 and that Brenda Jager, John Labell, Morgana Roux and Will Sprogis be appointed to the Gabriola Island Recreation Commission for a two year term ending January 1, 2002.
CARRIED
ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT
Illegal Structure � Bring Up to Standard Bylaw No. 1213 � 2530 Greenway Road � Medforth � Area A.
MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Bring Up to Standard Bylaw No. 1213, 2000" be introduced and be given three (3) readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Bring Up to Standard Bylaw No. 1213, 2000" having received three (3) readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Elliott, that staff be authorized to proceed with legal action if necessary after the end of July to ensure compliance with Bylaw No. 1213, 2000.
CARRIED
Illegal Structure Removal Bylaw No. 1214 � 2008 Walsh Road � Johnson � Area A.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Structural Removal Bylaw No. 1214, 2000" be introduced and given three (3) readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Structural Removal Bylaw No. 1214, 2000" having received three (3) readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that staff be authorized to proceed with legal action if necessary to ensure compliance with Bylaw No. 1214, 2000.
CARRIED
Illegal Structure Removal Bylaw No. 1212 � 561 Spruce Avenue � Douhaibi � Area B.
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that Mr. Douhaibi be permitted to speak to the Board.
CARRIED
Mr. Douhaibi provided history with respect to the building on his property and requested that the Board not proceed with this bylaw.
MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Board not proceed with Bylaw No. 1212.
A recorded vote was requested.
The motion was DEFEATED with Directors Quittenton, Haime, Sperling, Holdom, Elliott, McLean and Stanhope voting in the affirmative and Directors Holme, Hamilton, Westbroek, Sherry, Macdonald, McNabb, Krall, Korpan and Rispin voting in the negative.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Rispin, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Structural Removal Bylaw No. 1212, 2000" be introduced and given three (3) readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Structural Removal Bylaw No. 1212, 2000" having received three (3) readings, be adopted.
DEFEATED
Tax Certificate for the Donation of Ecologically Sensitive Lands � Gainsburg Road, Deep Bay � Area H.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the Board authorize the issuance of a tax receipt, pursuant to the Federal Income Tax Act, for the donation of ecologically sensitive lands comprising proposed Lot 2 of Part of Lot A, Plan 48840, District Lots 2 and 86, Newcastle District, except that part in Plan VIP56846 subject to the approval of Environment Canada.
CARRIED
North Cedar Elementary School � Area A.
MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that Frank Garnish be permitted to speak to the Board.
Mr. Garnish spoke on the Spruston issue as well as the proposal on the North Cedar Elementary School.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Rispin, that the Regional District of Nanaimo indicate to School District 68 that it wishes to commit to the proposal to retain the original North Cedar School for community use on the original site.
CARRIED
Wheatsheaf Liquor Licence Amendment Application � Area A.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be informed that the Board has no objection to the Wheatsheaf Sports Complex application to amend its �E� Stadium Licence to permit events between the dates of April 1 and October 31.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that staff meet with Mr. LePas to consider his proposal and report back to the next Corporate and Community Services Committee.
CARRIED
BOARD INFORMATION
MOVED Director Stanhope, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Board write a letter similar to the letter from the City of Port Alberni contained on page 25 of the Board Information package with respect to Cathedral Grove.
CARRIED
Director Quittenton left the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McLean, that this meeting terminate to allow for an in camera meeting.
CARRIED
IN CAMERA
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director McNabb, that pursuant to Section 242.2(1)(e) of the Municipal Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider a land issue.
CARRIED
TIME: 11:50 PM
The meeting reconvened at 12:18 AM.
RECREATION & PARKS
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the acquisition of a 140 acre parcel on the Nanaimo River for a regional park by agreement with the Land Conservancy of British Columbia be approved at a total cost of $350,000.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that this meeting terminate.
TIME: 12:20 AM
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