REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
MINUTES OF THE CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000,
AT 7:30 P.M., IN THE CITY OF NANAIMO COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
455 WALLACE STREET, NANAIMO, B.C.

Director J. Stanhope Chairperson
Director L. Elliott Electoral Area A
Director B. Sperling Electoral Area B
Director E. Hamilton Electoral Area C
Director G. Holme Electoral Area E
Director J. McLean Electoral Area F
Director R. Quittenton Electoral Area H
Director J. Macdonald City of Parksville
Director T. Westbroek Town of Qualicum Beach
Director L. Sherry City of Nanaimo
Alternate
Director R. Cantelon City of Nanaimo
Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo
Alternate
Director S. Lance City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo

Also in Attendance:
N. Connelly General Manager, Community Services
C. Mason General Manager, Corporate Services
N. Avery Manager, Financial Services
N. Tonn Recording Secretary

Mr. Levirs, representing the Forefathers of the Parksville Community Park, raised his concerns regarding the possible addition of a second arena in the Parksville Community Park.

Mr. Vanderbyl spoke in opposition to the proposed San Pareil Boardwalk initiative and requested that the Board reconsider this proposal.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the following late delegations be permitted to address the Committee.

Lorne Nisbet, Shorewood San Pareil Owners and Residents Association, re San Pareil Boardwalk Initiative.

Mr. Nisbet thanked the Board for their support in the San Pareil boardwalk initiative and reviewed the history behind the present proposal. It was noted that there will be a public information meeting held in Parksville on November 21, 2000.

Bruce Cownden, Shorewood San Pareil Owners and Residents Association, re San Pareil Boardwalk Initiative.

Mr. Cownden spoke in support of the San Pareil boardwalk initiative, noting that this issue has been addressed many times in the past.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the delegations be received.

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 3, 2000 be adopted.
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MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the correspondence from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding the submission of resolutions to the FCM National Board of Directors December 6-9, 2000 meeting, be received for information.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence from John Leakey with respect to the location of an ice arena on the Parksville community park property, be received for information.

MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Holme, that a copy of the correspondence from Mr. Leakey be sent to the District 69 Recreation Commission.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the correspondence from the Municipal Finance Authority with respect to a surplus payout on MFA Issue 30, be received for information.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence from the Georgia Basin Coordination Office, Environment Canada, with regard to Environment Canada�s role in protecting the Little Qualicum River area, be received for information.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the correspondence from the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations, with respect to changing provincial liquor laws, be received for information.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1226, 2000" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that "Regional District of Nanaimo (San Pareil Water) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1221, 2000" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Board continue to support the participation of the Regional District of Nanaimo�s representatives in the Treaty Process and in discussions that explore approaches to inter-jurisdictional cooperation with the Snuneymuxw First Nations post treaty.

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the banking arrangements with the Royal Bank of Canada be renewed for a five year period ending December 31, 2005.

MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the motion be amended to add "provided that such negotiations be suspended until area credit unions may be surveyed for competitive services".

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the third quarter summary report of financial results from operations to September 30, 2000 be received for information.

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Chairperson and General Manager, Corporate Services be authorized to execute a service agreement with the Extension and District Volunteer Fire Department for the five year period ending November 24, 2005.

1. That the Board of the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District approve cost shared funding for MRI equipment on a per capita basis, based on the most recent BC census.

2. That cost sharing is approved for a maximum overall project cost of $3.5 million, with the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District share approved at $790,200.

3. That cost sharing is contingent on similar approvals being obtained from the Cowichan Valley and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional Hospital Districts.

Cost Sharing for Capital Equipment and Repair Projects for Health Region Facilities.

1. That the Board cost share in Provincially approved items totalling $859,852 in the amount of $358,741.

2. That the Board support cost sharing for the roof replacement, abtox sterilizer and Trillium Lodge kitchen renovation totalling $731,876 in the amount of $287,750.

3. That the Health Region be advised that the Board consents to the substitution of items in the capital equipment list approved for 2000 to replace the amount of $358,111 which will be covered by Provincial cost sharing.

MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the Area �A� Parks, Recreation & Greenspace Advisory Committee meetings held May 18, June 22 and September 21, 2000, be received for information.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the minutes of the Area �G� Parks, Recreation and Greenspaces Advisory Committee meeting held September 25, 2000 be received for information.

MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission meetings held October 23 and October 30, 2000 be received for information.

MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the following Grants-in-Aid applications be approved:
People for a Healthy Community � the Gathering Place $ 1,000
Gabriola Moving Theatre � Lantern Making 600
Friends of the Terry Fox Run 500
Earth Day 450
Earth Muffin Productions � Teen Theatre Group 475
The Gabriola Island Firemen�s Association 1,000
Earth Muffin Productions � Disco for Children 700

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that the minutes of the Grants-in-Aid Committee meeting held October 30, 2000, be received for information.

Director Hamilton left the meeting citing a possible conflict of interest with the next item.

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that grants be awarded as follows:
Budgets Minor Fastball $ 500
Nanaimo Search & Rescue Society 2,039

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that grants be awarded as follows:
District 69 Society of Allied Support Groups $ 400
Fanny Bay Salmonid Enhancement Society 200
Janus Theatre Society of Parksville 803
Oceanside Community Arts Council (D69 Arts Council) 500
Parksville Seniors� Activity & Drop-in Centre Society 5,000
The Sandpiper Singers 200

Application for a Permanent Change to a Liquor Licence � French Creek House � Area G.

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch be informed that the Board has no objection to the French Creek House application to amend its Liquor Licence to expand their operating hours from 11:00 am to 1:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays.

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