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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DELEGATIONS
Len King, re Accreted Lands Within the RDN.
Jeremy Green, re Accreted Lands Within the RDN.
8 Glen Jamieson/Neil Dawe, re Accreted Lands Within the RDN.
Maggie Henigman, MELP, re Accreted Lands Within the RDN.
9 R. McQueen, re Accreted Lands Within the RDN.
Vern Huntley, re Accreted Lands Within the RDN.
3. BOARD MINUTES
10-16 Minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, September 5, 2000.
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
From the Board Meeting held September 12, 2000.
Proposed Boundary Expansion - Town of Qualicum Beach
Motion to Reconsider (All Directors - 2/3)
That the Board reconsider the motion of September 12, 2000 regarding the proposed boundary expansion for the Town of Qualicum Beach.
(All Directors - One Vote)
That the referral from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be received, and that the Ministry be advised that the Regional District of Nanaimo does not support the boundary expansion proposal by the Town of Qualicum Beach.
For Third Reading and Adoption.
17-21 Bylaw No. 500.264 - Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment - Provincial Sewer Infrastructure Implementation Grant - Area G. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
22-23 Bylaw No. 500.266 - Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment - Public Notification Amendments for Rural and Resource Zones - Areas A, C, D, E, G, H. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
For Adoption.
24-27 Bylaw No. 500.263 - Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment - 3536696 Canada Incorporated (Origin Adult Communities Ltd./Fairwinds) - Fairwinds Drive and Collingwood Drive - Area E. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
Bylaw No. 813.24 - French Creek Sewer LSA Boundary Amendment Bylaw - Wembley Road - Area G. (All Directors - One Vote)
Bylaw No. 889.14 - Northern Community Sewer LSA Boundary Amendment Bylaw - Wembley Road - Area G. (All Directors - One Vote)
Bylaw No. 874.04 - French Creek Water LSA Boundary Amendment Bylaw - Bennett Road - Area G. (All Directors - One Vote)
Bylaw No. 975.19 - Pump and Haul LSA Boundary Amendment Bylaw - Madrona Drive & Pilot Way - Area E. (All Directors - One Vote)
7. STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.(I) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
28-31 Minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held September 19, 2000. (for information)
PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Application No. 0016 - Fairwinds/Niederlinski � 3362 Rockhampton Road � Area E. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
That Development Permit Application No. 0016 to develop a single family dwelling and vary the maximum permitted height of the structure within the Residential 1 (RS1) zone from 8.0 metres to 10.3 metres on the property legally described as Lot 19, District Lot 30, Nanoose Land District, VIP57407 be approved, subject to notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act and subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule �1�.
Application No. 0019 � Shelton � 1761 Admiral Tryon Boulevard � Area G. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
That Development Permit No. 0019, submitted by Leslie and Klaasja Shelton, for the property legally described as Lot 23, District Lot 28, Nanoose Land District, VIP62528, be approved with variances to Section 6.4.65 Minimum Setback Requirements to relax the neighbouring lot line setbacks from 3.0 metres to 0.0 metres (south) and 3.0 metres to 0.1 metres (north) neighbouring other lot lines, subject to notification provisions pursuant to the Local Government Act.
FRONTAGE RELAXATION
WR Hutchinson, BCLS, on behalf of Boa Developments Ltd. � Nanaimo River Road and South Forks Road � Area C. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
That the request submitted by WR Hutchinson, BCLS on behalf of Boa Development Ltd., to offer dedication of park land as part of the subdivision of District Lot 3, Douglas District be accepted, subject to a restrictive covenant as outlined in the staff report.
That the request submitted by WR Hutchinson, BCLS on behalf of Boa Development Ltd., to relax the minimum 10% perimeter frontage requirement for proposed Lots 1 and 2, as shown on the plan of subdivision, be approved.
OTHER
Spruston Enterprises Limited. (All Directors - One Vote)
That staff take the steps necessary to arrange a meeting between RDN representatives and the Minister of Transportation and Highways at the October 2000 UBCM Convention to support the joint use of the Remainder of Lot A, Plan 2323, District Lot 92, Newcastle Land District for the relocation of the motorsport facilities commonly known as the Cassidy Speedway.
That the RDN Board advise Spruston Enterprises Ltd. to consider pursuing the relocation of the motorsport activities formerly occurring at the Cassidy Speedway to the proposed site in the CVRD, if other options in the RDN are unavailable.
Proposed Town of Qualicum Beach Boundary Expansion Referral � Andreeff Road � Area G. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the Regional District of Nanaimo support the proposed boundary extension submitted by the Town of Qualicum Beach to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for Lot 1 of District Lot 78, Newcastle District, Plan 2212, Except that Part in Plan VIP69894 to allow for the realignment of the Rupert Ring Road.
Accreted Lands Within the Regional District of Nanaimo. (All Directors except EA �B� - One Vote)
That "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.267, 2000" amending Part 6, Section 1.3 and Part 7, Section 1.4 to retain the zone and subdivision district boundaries as shown on the Schedules �6B� and �7B� be deferred until such time as staff have sought legal council and further information from BC Land Titles, the Surveyor General and the Corporation of BC Land Surveyors.
District 69 Ice Time Availability � Director McLean. (EA�s ''E'', ''F'', ''G'', ''H'', Parksville, Qualicum Beach - Weighted Vote)
That the RDN withdraw from any previous public/private partnership process with the City of Parksville.
That the D69 Recreation Commission investigate all options for providing additional ice time in District 69 and report back to the Board with the most viable option.
7.(II) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
32-34 Minutes of the regular Environmental Services Committee meeting held September 26, 2000. (for information)
CORRESPONDENCE
John Hachey, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, re Municipal Leaders� Statement on Climate Change. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities with respect to municipal leaders� statement on climate change, be received for information.
LIQUID WASTE
Benchmarking � Wastewater Treatment Facilities. (All Directors except EA�s ''B'' & ''C'' - Weighted Vote)
That the staff report on benchmarking Regional District liquid waste facilities be received for information and that benchmarking continue with other Canadian utilities and that costs for benchmarking not exceed $10,000 at this time, and any future increases be reviewed by the Board.
Sewage Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 1224. (All Directors - One Vote)
That "Regional District of Nanaimo Sewage Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 1224, 2000" be introduced, read three times.
SOLID WASTE
Progress Report � Source Separated Organic Waste Composting. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the Board cancel the RFP process for a regional composting facility.
OTHER
Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.268. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
35-39 Minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held on October 3, 2000. (for information)
RECREATION AND PARKS
San Pareil Boardwalk Initiative. (All Directors - One Vote)
That staff be directed to pursue a co-management agreement with SSPORA, Ministry of Environment Lands and Parks, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada to coordinate the design, construction and maintenance of the San Pareil boardwalk under the Area �G� Community Parks function.
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
R.K. Wood, Mayor, District of West Vancouver, re Section 14(2) of the Interpretation Act. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from the District of West Vancouver in respect to Section 14(2) of the Interpretation Act, be received for information.
ADMINISTRATION
Coordinated Public Consultation/Communication Framework. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the Coordinated Public Consultation/Communication Framework be approved as amended.
RECREATION & PARKS
Little Qualicum River Park Proposal. (EA''s ''A'', ''B'', ''C'', ''D'', ''E'', ''F'', ''G'' & ''H'' - Weighted Vote)
That the Regional District, in response to the park proposal advanced for the river valley area within and adjacent to the Town of Qualicum Beach, reference the general recognition outlined in the Park System Plan for the environmental importance of the Little Qualicum River corridor.
That the Regional District not adjust its regional parks acquisition program at this time to advance an initiative to acquire Weyerhaeuser property along the Little Qualicum River as regional park.
That the Regional District urge the forest company to respect the environmental importance of the river corridor and to comply with all regulatory requirements in its use of the property.
Establishment of a Lantzville Parks Advisory Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)
That a Lantzville Parks Advisory Commission be established and that the Terms of Reference be approved.
Whisky Creek Park � Offer of a Licence of Occupation � Area F. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)
That the Regional District enter into a 10 year Licence of Occupation for the 16.2 hectare property in Whisky Creek known as the Malcolm Property, for use as community park.
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
District 69 Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held September 21, 2000, be received for information.
That grants be approved to the following organizations:
Errington War Memorial Hall Association $ 625
Nanoose Bay Recreation & Activities Society $ 1,250
Lighthouse Recreation Commission $ 1,250
Area G Parks, Recreation and Greenspaces Advisory Committee $ 1,250
That the additional $625 for Electoral Area F for 2000 be available for future Grants-in-Aid applicants from Electoral Area F.
(EA''s E, F, G, H, Parksville, Qualicum Beach - Weighted Vote)
That $6,500 of Community Agreement funding be approved contingent on the Boultbee Park Playground Committee attaining more quotes through a competitive bidding process and the most competitive quote be used to install a basketball court in Boultbee Park, and that an Agreement be developed with the Boultbee Park Playground Committee to include expectations for the basketball project completion.
That $8,000 of Community Agreement funding be approved with a one-year agreement with the Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Club to complete Phase 1 of the BMX track at Qualicum Beach Community Park, and that an Agreement be developed with the Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Club to include expectations of the BMX program.
Gabriola Island Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the minutes of the Gabriola Island Recreation Commission meetings held August 9, 2000 and September 25, 2000 be received for information.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS
Citizens on Patrol. (All Directors - One Vote)
That a letter be sent to the Gaming Commission in support of the Citizens on Patrol.
7.(IV) EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE
7.(V) COMMISSION
7.(VI) SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE
Aggregates Study Select Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)
40-52 Minutes of the Aggregates Study Select Committee meeting held September 27, 2000. (for information)
That:
(a) The consideration of how to implement the Aggregates Study recommendations be postponed until the outcome of the provincial panel''s work is determined.
(b) The Regional District provide comments to the provincial panel established to examine aggregate regulation.
(c) The Regional District make representation to the Ministry of Energy and Mines with respect to the relationship between Mines Act Permit decisions and local government soil removal and deposit bylaw permit decision.
That the report regarding Soil Removal and Fill Deposit in the Agricultural Land Reserve be received, that the issue be forwarded to the Provincial panel for consideration, and that the issue be reconsidered upon completion of the Provincial panel review of aggregate regulation.
13. ADJOURNMENT
14. IN CAMERA