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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DELEGATIONS
3. BOARD MINUTES
9-17 Minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, October 10, 2000.
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Public Hearing.
Minutes of the Public Hearing held November 8, 2000 with respect to Bylaw 500.268 - Area E Sewer Implementation. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote) (To be circulated)
7. STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.(I) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
18-22 Minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held October 17, 2000. (for information)
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATION
Terry Moore, re Petition for Noise Control Bylaw � Area F. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence from Terry Moore with regard to petitioning for a noise control bylaw in Area F, be received for information.
Dennis Skidmore, re Petition for Noise Control Bylaw � Area F. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence from Dennis Skidmore with regard to the need for a noise control bylaw in Area F, be received for information.
Trevor Wicks, re Status of ALR Land in Area F. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence from Trevor Wicks with regard to the status of ALR land in Area F, be received for information.
Jack Wierzchowski, re Boundary Extension of the City of Grand Forks. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence from the City of Grand Forks with regard to an extension of the City�s boundary, be received for information.
Nancy de Candole, re Request for an Environmental Analysis of the Little Qualicum River. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence from Nancy de Candole with regard to a request for an environmental analysis of the Little Qualicum River, be received 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 Local Government Act and that if the infractions are not rectified within ninety (90) days, legal action will be pursued on the properties listed as (b), (c), (d) and (e):
PLANNING
AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
Application No. ZA0008 � Ronkainen/Earthy � 3452 Jingle Pot Road � Area D. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Application No. 0018 � Hale/Jorgensen � 1666 East Island Highway � Area E. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
That Development Permit Application No. 0018 for the construction of a gasoline service station and fast food outlet on the property legally described as Lot 1, of Amended Lot 167 (DD 66169-N), Nanoose District, Plan 9428 Except Parcel A (DD 80609-N) Thereof; and Except Part in Plan 19267, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule �1� of the staff report and subject to the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS
Application No. 0010 � Bell � 2964 Dolphin Drive � Area E. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
Delegations wishing to speak to Application No. 0010.
That Development Variance Permit No. 0010 submitted by Ronald and Eleanor Bell, for the property legally described as Lot 14, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Plan 14250 to vary the rear lot line setback from 2.0 metres to 0.0 metres to facilitate the construction of a garage, be approved, subject to notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
Application No. 0011 � Clothier/Davey � 1512 King Road � Area G. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
Delegations wishing to speak to Application No. 0011.
That Development Variance Permit No. 0011 submitted by Robert Davey on behalf of Barry Clothier for the property legally described as Lot 23, District Lot 80, Newcastle District, Plan 27299, be approved subject to the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
Application No. 0012 � 547808BC Ltd. � Pylades Drive � Area A. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
Delegations wishing to speak to Application No. 0012.
That Development Variance Permit Application No. 0012 submitted by Daryl Plater, Architect on behalf of 547808 BC Ltd., to facilitate the development of a single-family dwelling and vary the maximum permitted dwelling unit height within the Residential 2 (RS2) zone from 8.0 metres to 11.5 metres, the maximum permitted accessory building height from 6.0 metres to 7.5 metres, and the minimum setback from a coastal watercourse from 8.0 metres (26.3 feet) horizontal distance from the top of a slope of 30% or greater to 0.0 metres (0.0 feet) for the property legally described as Lot A, Sections 9 and 10, Range 6, Cedar District, Plan VIP71176, be approved, subject to the notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act and subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule �1�.
OTHER
Building Strata Conversion Application � Sims Associates on behalf of Pitchard/Still � 5201 and 5205 Gainsberg Road � Area H. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
That the request from Sims Associates, BCLS, for the building strata conversion as shown on the Sketch Plan of Lot A, Plan VIP64866, DL 27, Newcastle District, be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Schedule No. 1 of the staff report and the applicant�s assurance that the existing Parry Road access will be kept clear at all times.
Cellular Communications Towers. (All Directors - One Vote)
That Industry Canada be requested to consult with the RDN on information and public notification requirements for future cellular and radio tower locations.
7.(II) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
23-25 Minutes of the regular Environmental Services Committee meeting held October 31, 2000. (for information)
LIQUID WASTE/UTILITIES
Pump and Haul Amendment Bylaw No. 975.21 � Arbutus Crescent � Area E. (All Directors - One Vote)
1. That the following application for inclusion into the pump and haul service be accepted:
Lot 5, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Plan 25366
Anna Margaretha Albrecht
Arbutus Crescent
Area E
2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.21, 2000" be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
Whiskey Creek Water System � Asset Condition Study. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the Whiskey Creek Water Utility Asset Condition Study, October 2000, be received and that staff proceed with discussions with the Whiskey Creek Residents Association on the results of the study and the options available to the residents for upgrading, operation and maintenance of their water system.
OTHER
Applications for Infrastructure Canada � British Columbia Partnership Grants. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo support the projects identified in this report as potential candidates for applications for grants from the Infrastructure Canada-British Columbia Partnership and that upon receipt of the application procedure package, staff undertake to review the project list and submit applications based on the criteria, staff resources and RDN priorities.
That a report be brought forward by staff which will include a review of any potential project applications, the application criteria and geographic fairness.
7.(III) CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
26-31 Minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held on November 7, 2000. (for information)
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Joseph Dion, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, re Resolutions. (All Directors - One Vote)
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.
John Leakey, re Parksville Community Park. (All Directors - One Vote)
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.
That a copy of the correspondence from Mr. Leakey be sent to the District 69 Recreation Commission.
Frank Leonard, Municipal Finance Authority, re Surplus Repayment. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence from the Municipal Finance Authority with respect to a surplus payout on MFA Issue 30, be received for information.
Bruce Kay, Georgia Basin Coordination Office, re Little Qualicum River. (All Directors - One Vote)
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.
Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations, re Liquor Law Changes. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence from the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations, with respect to changing provincial liquor laws, be received for information.
ADMINISTRATION
Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1226. (All Directors - One Vote)
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.
San Pareil Water Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1221. (All Directors - One Vote)
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.
Treaty Negotiations. (All Directors - One Vote)
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.
FINANCE
Renewal Extension of Banking Services Contract. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)
That the banking arrangements with the Royal Bank of Canada be renewed for a five year period ending December 31, 2005.
Third Quarter Operating Results for 2000. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the third quarter summary report of financial results from operations to September 30, 2000 be received for information.
FIRE PROTECTION
Extension Fire Agreement Renewal. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)
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.
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
Area �A� Parks, Recreation and Greenspace Advisory Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)
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.
Area �G� Parks, Recreation and Greenspaces Advisory Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the minutes of the Area �G� Parks, Recreation and Greenspaces Advisory Committee meeting held September 25, 2000 be received for information.
Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the minutes of the Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission meetings held October 23 and October 30, 2000 be received for information.
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
Grants-in-Aid Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the minutes of the Grants-in-Aid Committee meeting held October 30, 2000, be received for information.
School District 68 (EA''s A, B, C, D, Nanaimo - Weighted Vote)
That grants be awarded as follows:
Budgets Minor Fastball $ 500
Nanaimo Search & Rescue Society 2,039
School District 69 (EA''s E, F, G, H, Parksville, Qualicum Beach - Weighted Vote)
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
LATE ITEM
ADMINISTRATION
Application for a Permanent Change to a Liquor Licence � French Creek House � Area G. (All Directors - One Vote)
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.
7.(IV) EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE
7.(V) COMMISSION
7.(VI) SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)
32-34 Minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held October 25, 2000. (for information)
35-37 Bulk Water Supply - Phase III, Fairwinds/West Bay Flow Control Building Tender Award. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)
38-48 2001 Provisional Budget. (All Directors - One Vote)
9. ADDENDUM
10. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. BOARD INFORMATION (Separate enclosure on blue paper)
13. ADJOURNMENT
That pursuant to Section 242.2 (e) and Section 242.2 (h) of the Local Government Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider a matter of acquisition of land and a matter of litigation affecting the Regional District.