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1. CALL TO ORDER
10 Len King, re Accreted Lands.
11 Ingrid Gantner, re Rezoning Residential Lands in Cedar.
12 Ruth Rathy, re Zoning Amendment Application - Yellowpoint and Cedar Roads - Area A.
13 Russell Dyson, Lantzville Improvement District, re water quality standards.
3. BOARD MINUTES
14-21 Minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, January 9, 2001.
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
22 Dan Whiting, School District No. 69, re Appointment to District 69 Recreation Commission.
23-24 Shirley Hine, City of Parksville, re Twinning Arena Facilities.
7. STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.(I) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
25-29 Minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held January 16, 2001. (for information)
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATION
R.K. Phillips, re Nanaimo Area Land Trust Core Funding. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from R. Phillips with respect to support for the Nanaimo Area Land Trust Stewardship Centre�s Core funding appeal, be received for information.
Alain Magnan, Fisheries and Oceans, re Horne Lake. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from Fisheries and Oceans with respect to the Horne Lake Zoning Amendment Application No. 9630, be received for information.
Neil Banera, Ministry of Environment and Lands, re Horne Lake. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from the Ministry of Environment and Lands with respect to the proposed zoning amendment application of part of District Lot 251 and Block 40, Alberni District, be received for information.
Glenn Gibson, Central Vancouver Island Health Region, re Horne Lake. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from the Central Vancouver Island Health Region with respect to Amendment Application No. 9630, be received for information.
Dorthe Jakobsen, Ministry of Energy and Mines, re Horne Lake. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from the Ministry of Energy and Mines with respect to the proposed zoning amendment application No. 9630, 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:
PLANNING
AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
Zoning Amendment Application No. 9630 � Horne Lake License Holders Association on behalf of Texada Land Corporation � Area H. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
That Amendment Application No. 9630 submitted by the Horne Lake Association on behalf of Texada Land Corporation be approved, subject to completion of the agreements and undertakings as outlined in the staff report in a form satisfactory to the Board at the time of 1st reading of the proposed amendment bylaw.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Application No. 0022 � Lapi & Johnson/Fong � 3251 Island Highway � Area A.(All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
That Development Permit 0022 to renovate an existing commercial use on the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 2, Bright District, Plan 7407 be approved as outlined in Schedule 1 and subject to the notification requirements of the Local Government Act.
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT
Application No. 0015 � School District 68/Vincent � 1644 MacMillan Road � Area A. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
Delegations wishing to speak to Application No. 0015.
That Development Variance Permit Application No. 0015, submitted by David Vincent, Agent, on behalf of School District #68 to legalize the siting of an existing structure and vary the minimum setback requirement from 8.0 metres to 2.2 metres for the property legally described as Lot A, Section 16, Range 8 and Section 16, Range 1, Plan 46768, be approved subject to the notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act.
FRONTAGE RELAXATION
Ken Kyler on behalf of Wayne Duncan � 1095 Spider Lake Road � Area H. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
1. That the request from Ken Kyler, BCLS, on behalf of Wayne Duncan, to amend Covenant Document No. EL061937, to substitute a reconfigured plan of subdivision as shown on the plan prepared by Ken Kyler, BCLS and dated December 5, 2000, be approved subject to all costs associated with the registration of the amended covenant to be paid by the applicant and to the satisfaction of the Regional District.
2. That the request from Ken Kyler, BCLS, on behalf of Wayne Duncan, to relax the minimum 10% frontage requirement for the proposed Lot A, shown on the plan of subdivision prepared by Ken Kyler and Dated December 5, 2000, be approved.
OTHER
Nanaimo Area Land Trust Request for Annual Core Funding. (All Directors - One Vote)
That NALT apply for project funding through the Grants-in-Aid program that is available on an annual basis and that staff continue to work with NALT on contract related services as well as other committees and projects.
Home Based Business Review. (All Directors - One Vote)
1. That the summaries of the Community Forums on the Home Based Business Draft Strategy and written submissions from the public, be received for information.
2. That the public consultation process as outlined in Schedule 1, be endorsed.
3. That the application to the provincial government for business licensing be formally rescinded.
7.(II) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
30-33 Minutes of the regular Environmental Services Committee meeting held January 23, 2001. (for information)
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Derek Thompson, Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks, re Safe Drinking Water Plan � Information Sessions. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from the Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks with respect to the Safe Drinking Water Plan information schedule, be received for information.
LIQUID WASTE/UTILITIES
Biosolids. (Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, EA ''A'', ''D'', ''E'', ''F'', ''G'', ''H'' - Weighted Vote)
1. That the Regional District of Nanaimo dispose of biosolids in a landfill or composting facility; and
2. That this matter be reviewed in twenty-four months, during which time staff will continue investigation of all options.
Applications for Infrastructure Planning Grants. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo support the Nanoose Peninsula Infrastructure Planning Grant applications.
Bylaws No. 889.16 and 813.25 � Application for Inclusion in French Creek LSA � Johnstone Road � Area G. (All Directors - One Vote)
1. That Lot 10, Plan 20609, DL 49, Nanoose Land District be included in the French Creek Sewer Local Service Area.
2. That "Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 889.16, 2001" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
3. That "French Creek Sewer Local Service Area Bylaw No. 813.25, 2001" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
Inclusion of Properties into French Creek LSA � Bennett Road � Area G. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the original Board motions be amended and that as a condition of inclusion into the FCWLSA, the developers of the two lots along Bennett Road, specifically REM A, Plan 17074, DL 88, Nanoose Land District and North � REM A, DD67388W & 17074, DL 88, Nanoose Land District be required to supply and install a 200 mm dia. Water line from Miraloma Drive along Bennett Road to the north property line of North � REM A, DD67388W & 17074, DL 88, Nanoose Land District.
Rural On Site Sewage Disposal Area Rating System. (All Directors - One Vote)
That staff be directed to make application to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for a planning grant of $15,000.00 to determine the best options for addressing the on-site sewage disposal problems of Site #57 on Gabriola Island and that the feasibility fund be made available to pay for the $5,000.00 Regional District portion of the study.
SOLID WASTE
Solid Waste Customer Surveys. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the staff report on the Solid Waste Customer Surveys and the two solid waste public opinion surveys, be received for information.
Non-Public Residential Water Works Systems Within the RDN. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the staff report on non-public residential water works systems within the Regional District of Nanaimo, be received for information.
That resolutions be forwarded to AVICC and UBCM requesting that the Province establish standards for the operation and maintenance of any public or non-public water utility in British Columbia and further that mandatory education requirements be established for operators of public and non-public water systems in BC.
7.(III) CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
34-37 Minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held February 6, 2001. (for information)
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Brenda Jager, re Resignation from Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from Brenda Jager with respect to her resignation from the Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission, be received for information.
ADMINISTRATION
Agenda Distribution Policy.
(All Directors - One Vote)
1. That amended Policy No. A1.2 be adopted.
(All Directors - Weighted Vote)
2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 944.02, 2001" be introduced and read three times.
(All Directors - 2/3)
3. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 944.02, 2001" be adopted.
Crime Prevention Function. (All Directors - One Vote)
1. That the Board establish a regional community policing function to provide on going funding to community policing organizations in Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G & H.
2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Crime Prevention Establishment Bylaw No. 1233, 2001" be introduced and read three times, be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval, and proceed to counter petition to obtain elector consent.
3. That an invitation be sent to the RCMP Parksville Qualicum Detachment to appear before the Board and advise the RDN on the advantages and disadvantages of their crime prevention program.
Emergency Management Agreement. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)
That the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Councils of the City of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach enter into the Emergency Management Agreement.
Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission � Amendment Bylaw No. 1208.01.
(All Directors - One Vote)
(All Directors - 2/3)
2. That the "Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission Amendment Bylaw No. 1208.01, 2001" having received three readings, be adopted.
FINANCE
Year 2001 Parcel Tax Rolls.
(All Directors - One Vote)
1. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Assessment Roll Preparation Bylaw No. 1232, 2001" be introduced for first three readings.
(All Directors - 2/3)
2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Assessment Roll Preparation Bylaw No. 1232, 2001", having received three readings, be adopted and forwarded to the Surveyor of Taxes.
RECREATION AND PARKS
Little Qualicum River Watershed Assessment. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the staff report on a watershed assessment for the Little Qualicum River be received for information.
TRANSIT
Transit Business Plan Update � Terms of Reference. (Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, EA ''A'', ''D'', ''E'', ''G'', ''H'' - Weighted Vote)
That the Transit Business Plan Update for the Regional District of Nanaimo Terms of Reference be approved.
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
District 69 Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held January 18, 2001, be received for information.
District 69 Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the District 69 Recreation Commission�s recommendation to the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo that all recreation functions of the Regional District of Nanaimo that impinge on District 69 be included in the mandate of the District 69 Recreation Commission: Arena, Parks � Regional Parks in District 69 and Electoral Area Parks, Recreation and Greenspaces Advisory Committees, Pool, Recreation Programs and Trails in District 69, be received for information and that staff and the Board representative clarify these points with the Commission at their next meeting.
Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the minutes of the Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held January 22, 2001 be received for information.
7.(IV) EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE
Board Remuneration Bylaw. (From the February 6, 2001 Executive Committee Meeting) (All Directors - One Vote)
1. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Board and Committee Member Remuneration, Expenses and Benefits Bylaw No. 1078, 1997" be amended as follows:
That the following definition for "Public Information Meeting" be added under Section 2:
"Public Information Meeting" means a meeting scheduled pursuant to the "Coordinated Public Consultation/Communication Framework 2000" Policy.
That the words "or other levels of government" be added to Section 5(b)(vii).
That the word "attended" be replaced by the word "chaired" under Section 3 of Schedule �A� next to the heading "Committee Vice Chairperson".
That the following headings be added to Section 3 of Schedule �A�:
"Public Information Meeting $60 per meeting attended"
"Executive Committee Meeting $60 per meeting attended"
That the words "The current rate for 1999 is $0.38 per kilometer" be deleted from Section 2 of Schedule �B�.
(All Directors - One Vote)
38-41 2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Board and Committee Member Remuneration, Expenses and Benefits Amendment Bylaw No. 1078.03, 2001" be introduced and read three times.
(All Directors - 2/3)
3. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Board and Committee Member Remuneration, Expenses and Benefits Amendment Bylaw No. 1078.03, 2001" be adopted.
7.(V) COMMISSION
7.(VI) SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE
Performance Review Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)
42--43 Minutes of the Performance Review Committee meeting held January 24, 2001. (for information)
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)
44-45 Minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held January 25, 2001. (for information)
46-56 Englishman River OCP Text and Map Amendment Bylaw No. 814.06 - San Pareil Coastal Properties Development Permit Area - Area G.
57-124 Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.267 - Accreted Lands.
9. ADDENDUM
10. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS
11. NEW BUSINESS
12. BOARD INFORMATION (Separate enclosure on blue paper)
13. ADJOURNMENT