REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2000
7:30 PM
(Nanaimo City Council Chambers)

A G E N D A

PAGES

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. DELEGATIONS

8 Sandra Verley, re Uses on ALR Land - Area F.

9 Bradley Ledwidge & Nadja Solera, re Bylaw 500.

10 Lesley Lacaille, Don Kennedy & Greville Ferguson re Whiskey Creek Water - Area F.

11 Robin Douglas, re Section 700 Filing - Area D.

3. BOARD MINUTES

12-21 Minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, 2000.

4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

    1. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

22 John Mansell, re ALR Exclusion Application No. 9916 - Munro - Area F.

6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

For Adoption.

23-25 Bylaw No. 500.242 - Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment - 1888 Kaye Road - Areas E & G. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

26-27 Bylaw No. 500.260 - Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment - Development Permit Fee Structure Amendments - Areas A, C, D, E, G & H. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

28-29 Bylaw Nos. 814.05, 974.01, 1007.02, 1055.01, 1115.01, 1116.01, 1118.02, 1148.01 & 1152.01 - Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendments - Areas A, C, D, E, F, G & H. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

Bylaw No. 821.04 - Errington Fire Protection Local Service Amendment Bylaw - Area F. (Requisition Increase) (All Directors - One Vote)

Bylaw No. 975.17 - Pump and Haul Service Amendment Bylaw - 3007 Park Place - Area E. (All Directors - One Vote)

7.(1) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

30-32 Minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held May 16, 2000. (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. Lot 1, Section 24, Nanaimo District, Gabriola Island, Plan 23166, 175 James Way, Electoral Area �B�, owned by A. Fitzgerald and H. Sirlin;
    2. Lot 29, Sections 17 & 18, Range 3, Mountain District, Plan 26264, 3596 Ranch Point Road, Electoral Area �D�, owned by R. Douglas.

PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION

Application No. 0008 - Lantzville Properties Ltd. � 7197 Lantzville Road � Area D. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

That Development Permit Application No. 0008 submitted by Lantzville Properties Ltd. for the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 27-G, Wellington District, Plan 29352 be approved subject to conditions outlined in Attachment �5�, amended to include "Maintenance of pedestrian walkway located in front of parking area and at the side of the building", and the notification requirements pursuant to the Municipal Act.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS

Application No. 0004 � Crow & Gate Pub Ltd. � 2313 Yellow Point Road � Area A. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

Delegations wishing to speak to Application No. 0004.

That Development Variance Permit Application No. 0004 submitted by Crow & Gate Pub Limited for the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 9, Ranges 2 and 3, Cedar Land District, Plan 24930 be approved subject to conditions outlined in Schedule �1� and the notification requirements pursuant to the Municipal Act.

Application No. 0005 � Kingston/Coursley � 7166 Sebastion Road � Area D. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

Delegations wishing to speak to Application No. 0005.

That Development Variance Permit Application No. 0005 submitted by Vincent Iameo of Architrave on behalf of Gary Kingston and Judy Coursley, for the property legally described as Lot B, District Lot 54, Nanoose District, Plan VIP64750, to vary the minimum setback requirements of Section 6.3 8 a) i), which requires 18.0 m horizontal distance from a stream centerline to 8.5 m from the centerline of Stewart Creek to permit the construction of a residence on the property, be approved, subject to notification requirements pursuant to the Municipal Act.

FRONTAGE RELAXATION

Request for 10% Perimeter Frontage Relaxation � JE Anderson/D & S McGillivary and G & B Moxley � 1602, 1620, 1626 & 1630 Vowels Road � Area A. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

That the request from JE Anderson and Associates, BCLS, on behalf of D & S McGillivery and G & B Moxley, to relax the minimum 10% perimeter frontage requirement for proposed Lot A as shown on the Plan of Proposed Subdivision of the Lots 6 and 7, Section 9, Range 3, Cranberry District, Plan 725 be approved.

OTHER

Nanaimo Airport Parallel Taxiway Proposal � Area A. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the Regional District of Nanaimo supports the proposed construction of an expanded parallel taxiway to improve the safety and efficiency of airport operations as proposed by the Nanaimo Airport Commission.

7.(2) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

33-35 Minutes of the regular Environmental Services Committee meeting held May 23, 2000. (for information)

LIQUID WASTE

Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre � Digester Repairs � Award Contract. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

That the Regional District of Nanaimo award the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Center, Digester Roof Repairs, for the tendered amount of $277,491.66, to Tory and Sons.

Chase River Pumping Station Upgrade � Award Contract. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

That the Regional District of Nanaimo award Chase River Pumping Station Upgrade, for the tendered amount of $182,880.00, to Gammy Ventures.

Biosolids Management Plan. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the workplan for biosolids be received.

UTILITIES

Whiskey Creek Water System Assessment. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the Board support an application to Municipal Affairs for a $10,000 local government grant for the Whisky Creek Water Utility Asset Condition Study and if the application is approved, to supplement the grant by up to $5,000.00 from the Feasibility Fund.

Application for Inclusion in French Creek Sewer Local Service Area � Lot 61, Plan 26477, Barclay Crescent � Area G. (All Directors - One Vote)

    1. That the following application for inclusion into the French Creek Sewer Local Service Area be approved:
    2. Barclay Crescent, Lot 61, DL 28, Nanoose Land District, Plan 26472

    3. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 889.13, 2000" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
    4. That "French Creek Sewerage Facilities Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 813.23, 2000" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

SOLID WASTE

Church Road Transfer Station � Site Improvements � Award Contract. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

That the 2000 Church Road Transfer Station Site Improvements contract be awarded to Lind Construction for the tendered price of $130,180.37.

7.(3) CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

7.(4) EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE

7.(5) COMMISSION

Gabriola Island Recreation and Parks Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)

36-41 Minutes of the Gabriola Island Recreation and Parks Commission meetings held May 15 and May 29, 2000. (for information)

That grants be approved to the following organizations:

Gabriola Home Learners Association $ 250

Gabriola Soccer Association $ 1,000

Friday Study Group $ 1,000

Gabriola Community Arts Council $ 400

Huxley Park Association $ 1,000

Friends of the Library $ 300

Islander Days $ 748

Teen Action Group $ 1,000

District 69 Recreation Commission.

(All Directors - One Vote)

41-43 Minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held May 18, 2000. (for information)

 

 

(Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Electoral Areas E, F, G & H � Weighted Vote)

44-45 That $6,000 of Community Agreement funding be approved for the Deep Bay Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program and that an Agreement be developed with the Deep Bay Yacht Club for the program to include expectations for the evaluation of the 2000 program.

(All Directors - One Vote)

That the following youth grants-in-aid be approved:

Arrowsmith Cricket Club $ 400

Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Club $ 1,000

Kidsfest $ 1,000

Nights Alive $ 500

Oceanside Community Arts Council $ 500

Oceanside Track and Field Club $ 750

Parksville/Qualicum Pony Club $ 350

PASS/Woodwinds Science Trip $ 300

PASS/Woodwinds Adventure Program $ 350

Springboard Family Daycare $ 1,100

Women and Girls in Sport $ 1,250

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

Community Use Meeting Facilities Proposal - Supplementary Report. (Report to be circulated)

Board Room Building/Addition Committee. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

46-47 Minutes of the Board Room Building Addition Committee meetings held May 16 and May 30, 2000. (for information)

That:

Whereas there are significant office and meeting space limitations which exist at the current Hammond Bay Road location; and

Whereas the other alternatives available to the Board in establishing boardroom locations in Parksville and/or Downtown Nanaimo have high operating and capital costs and other incidental expenses; and

Whereas the Board has made a commitment in its 2000 � 2002 Strategic Plan to ensure public accountability through improving the awareness of its residents in the role, functions and identity of the RDN;

Therefore, be it resolved that the Board approve the contribution of $315,000 from the Building Reserve Fund to proceed with the construction of a joint use boardroom at the RDN Administration Office and use this facility exclusively for board meetings; and utilize the balance of the reserve fund for the construction of administrative offices at this location and pursue partnerships to offset the construction costs.

Aggregates Study Select Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)

48-50 Minutes of the Aggregates Study Select Committee meeting held May 23, 2000. (for information)

Grants-in-Aid Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)

51-53 Minutes of the Grants-in-Aid Committee meeting held May 30, 2000. (for information)

School District 68:

Cedar Community Association $ 647

Cedar School & Community Enhancement

Society $ 700

Cedar Seniors Drop-In $ 960

Nanaimo Search & Rescue $ 1,500

School District 69:

Boultbee Park Improvement Project Denied

Canada Day in Qualicum Beach $ 625

District 69 Historical Society $ 500

District 69 Hospice Society $ 1000

Forward House $ 600

Oceanside Radio Communications Assoc. $ 820

Parksville-Qualicum Beach & District SPCA $ 600

Parksville Seniors'' Activity & Drop-In

Centre Society Referred

Ravensong Waterdancers Synchronized

Swimming Club Denied

Royal Canadian Air Cadets 893 Beaufort

Squadron $ 500

Shorewood San Pareil Owners & Residents

Association Denied

Springboard Family Centre $ 1,720

Time Out for Tots & Moms $ 500

8. ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT

54-56 Solid Waste Management Regional Landfill - Final Cell Expansion - Award Contract. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

57-65 Horne Lake Lands - Request for Approval of ''Shared Interest Sale'' - Area H. (All Directors - One Vote)

66-67 Special Occasion Application - Gabriola Island Community Hall Association (Annual Salmon Barbecue, August 12, 2000) - Area B. (All Directors - One Vote)

68-69 Special Occasion Application - Vancouver Island Association for Injured Motorcyclists (Pig ''n Fin 2000, August 18, 19 & 20, 2000) - Area F. (All Directors - One Vote)

70-72 Special Event Application - Ocean Idlers Car Club - Nanaimo Regional Transit Shuttle Service (Ocean Idlers Car Club Car Show - Parksville, August 6, 2000). (Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Electoral Areas E, G & H � Weighted Vote)

73-76 PC Request for Proposal Results and Analysis. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

Wide Area Network Proposal Selection. (Report to be circulated) (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

77-86 Security Issuing Bylaws - City of Nanaimo. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

87-89 Transit Service Modifications - August 2000. (Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Electoral Areas A, D, E, G & H � Weighted Vote)

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

    1. IN CAMERA

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.