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1. CALL TO ORDER
3. BOARD MINUTES
10-23 Minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 and the Special Board Meeting held February 27, 2001.
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
24-25 Joan Michel, Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Foundation, re Request for Financial Assistance - Dedication Ceremony.
For Adoption.
Bylaw No. 1124.01 - Surfside Sewer LSA Amendment Bylaw. (All Directors - One Vote)
Regional Services Bylaws for Adoption.
Bylaw No. 1230 - Southern Community Transit Service Area Conversion Bylaw. (All Directors - One Vote)
Bylaw No. 897.03 - District 69 Conventional Transit Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw. (All Directors - One Vote)
Bylaw No. 908.04 - District 69 Custom Transit and Paratransit Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw. (All Directors - One Vote)
Bylaw No. 888.02 - Southern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw. (All Directors - One Vote)
Bylaw No. 889.15 - Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw. (All Directors - One Vote)
Bylaw No. 988.03 - Trucked Liquid Waste Disposal Amendment Bylaw. (All Directors - One Vote)
Bylaw No. 1059.01 - Southern Community Recreation Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw. (All Directors - One Vote)
Bylaw No. 861.01 - Joint Civic Properties and Recreation Commission Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw. (All Directors - One Vote).
Bylaw No. 1231 - Regional Parks and Trails Service Area Conversion Bylaw. (All Directors - One Vote)
Public Hearing.
26-36 Minutes of the Public Hearing held February 28, 2001 with respect to Bylaw No. 500.271 - NCID - Zoning Amendment Application - Yellowpoint & Cedar Roads - Area A. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote) (Appendix A, B, C and attachments included as a separate enclosure)
7. STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.(I) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
37-42 Minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held February 27, 2001. (for information)
CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATION
Robert Hobson, UBCM Environment Committee, re Streamside Protection Regulation. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from the UBCM Environment Committee with respect to a new regulation under the Fish Protection Act to protect fish habitat in urban areas, be received for information.
Richard Taylor, UBCM, re 2001 Resolution Process. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from UBCM with respect to the 2001 resolution process, be received for information.
Eric Smith, re Amendment Application No. ZA0102 � 2470 Apollo Drive. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from Eric Smith with respect to Amendment Application No. ZA0102, be received for information.
Kenneth Gibson, re Application No. ZA0101 � Brown Madsen � Timberlands Road � Area C. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from Kenneth Gibson with respect to health concerns surrounding the approval of Amendment Application No. ZA0101, be received for information.
G. Cordingley, re Zoning Amendment Application � Yellowpoint & Cedar Roads � Area A. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from G. and H. Cordingley with respect to the re-zoning of property for the proposed North Cedar Fire Department, be received for information.
Jan & Fred Tukham, re Zoning Amendment Application No. ZA0101 � Brown/Madsen � Timberlands Road � Area C. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from Jan and Fred Tukham requesting a public information meeting in the area prior to first and second reading of zoning Amendment Application No. ZA0101.
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:
Regional District of Nanaimo Building Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 1250. (EA''s A, B, C, D, E & G - Weighted Vote)
1. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Building Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 1250, 2001" be introduced and given three (3) readings.
2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Building Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 1250, 2001" be advertised in accordance with the Local Government Act.
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT
Animal Control Contracts. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)
That the Chairperson and the General Manager of Corporate Services be authorized to sign the Animal Control Contract on behalf of the Regional District of Nanaimo to engage the services of Parksville-Qualicum SPCA and Nanaimo Animal Shelter Ltd. to provide animal control services for the term of March 1, 2001 to February 28, 2003.
PLANNING
AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
Amendment Application No. ZA0102 and Development Permit Application No. 0101 � James � 2470 Apollo Drive � Area E. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
1. That Amendment Application No. 0102 submitted by Dr. and Mrs. D.E. James, to rezone the subject property legally described as Lot 36, District Lot 6, Plan 23588, Nanoose District, from Residential 1 (RS1) to Commercial 7 (CM7) be advanced to a public hearing subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule 1.
2. That Development Permit Application No. 0101 to allow for the authorized operation of a medical clinic facility and vary the signage and parking requirements on the property legally described as Lot 36, Plan 23588, District Lot 6, Nanoose Land District, be approved subject to notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act and subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule 1.
3. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.273, 2001" be given 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to Public Hearing.
4. That the Public Hearing on "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.273, 2001" be delegated to Director Holme or his alternate.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Application No. 0102 � Meyer/Homes by Kimberly � 3512 Bluebill Place � Area E. (All Electoral Area Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
That Development Permit Application No. 0102 to vary the minimum 2.0 metre setback from the side lot line to 1.18 metres, to vary the maximum height of 8.0 metres to 8.4 metres and to vary the Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area of 15.0 metres from the natural boundary to 11.1 metres to construct an addition to a single family home and to vary the minimum 8.0 metres setback from the front lot lines to 6.6 metres to legalize an historical accessory building on the property legally described as Lot 57, Plan 15983, DL 78, Nanoose District, be approved, subject to notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act.
FRONTAGE RELAXATION
Request to Review the Requirement for Minimum 10% Frontage Relaxation for Electoral Area �F�. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)
That the Board maintain the current Board policy that minimum 10% frontage relaxation requests will not be considered in Electoral Area �F� until they are addressed as part of the proposed zoning and subdivision regulations.
OTHER
ALR 0010 Inclusion � Qualicum Farms � Rupert Road � Area G. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo, in recognition of policies contained in the Regional Growth Management Plan, the French Creek Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 1115, 1998, and regulations within Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987, recommend that the application for inclusion within the Agricultural Land Reserve for the property legally described as Those Parts of District Lot 78, Newcastle District, Shown Outlined in Red on Plan 310R, Except That Part in Plan 9359, VIP61315 and VIP61732, be supported.
FLR 0101 Exclusion � Wessex Enterprises Ltd. � Extension Road � Area C. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo provide no comment on the application for exclusion from the Forest Land Reserve for the property legally described as Lot Z, Section 13, Range 1, Cranberry Land District, Portion Sections 12 and 13, Range 2 (DDK83923) and further that the Land Reserve Commission be advised that the land use designation of the property will be considered as part of the Growth Management Plan review process.
7.(II) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
43-45 Minutes of the regular Environmental Services Committee meeting held February 27, 2001. (for information)
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Richard Taylor, UBCM, re 2001 Resolution Process. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from UBCM with respect to the 2001 resolution process, be received for information.
LIQUID WASTE/UTILITIES
Bylaw No. 889.17 � Amendment to the Northern Community Sewer LSA. (All Directors - One Vote)
1. That "Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 889.09, 1998" be rescinded.
2. That "Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 889.17, 2001" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
Water LSA � Water Regulation and Rates Bylaws. (All Directors - One Vote)
1. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 524.10, 2001" be introduced for three readings.
2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 524.10, 2001", having received three readings be adopted.
3. That "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.06, 2001" be introduced for three readings.
4. That "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.06, 2001", having received three readings be adopted.
5. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Surfside Properties Specified Area Water Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.07, 2001" be introduced for three readings.
6. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Surfside Properties Specified Area Water Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.07, 2001", having received three readings be adopted.
7. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Arbutus Park Estates Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 726.07, 2001" be introduced for three readings.
8. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Arbutus Park Estates Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 726.07, 2001", having received three readings be adopted.
9. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Madrona Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 727.07, 2001" be introduced for three readings.
10. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Madrona Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 727.07, 2001", having received three readings be adopted.
11. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Fairwinds Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 764.09, 2001" be introduced for three readings.
12. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Fairwinds Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 764.09, 2001", having received three readings be adopted.
13. That "Regional District of Nanaimo West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 815.05, 2001" be introduced for three readings.
14. That "Regional District of Nanaimo West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 815.05, 2001", having received three readings be adopted.
15. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Wall Beach Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 886.04, 2001" be introduced for three readings.
16. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Wall Beach Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 886.04, 2001", having received three readings be adopted.
17. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.01, 2001" be introduced for three readings.
Rate Structures for Water Conservation. (All Directors - One Vote)
That staff be requested to bring forward a report to the Board regarding rate structures that will address water conservation.
7.(III) CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE
46-49 Minutes of the regular Corporate and Community Services Committee meeting held March 6, 2001. (for information)
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Richard Taylor, UBCM, re 2001 Resolution Process. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the correspondence received from UBCM with respect to the 2001 resolution process, be received for information.
ADMINISTRATION
Regional Services Review.
(All Directors - One Vote)
1. That the comments from the Regional Services Review Open Houses be received for information.
(All Directors - Weighted Vote)
2. That the "District 68 Sports Field & Recreation Services Agreement" between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the City of Nanaimo be approved for a five year term expiring December 31, 2005.
3. That the "District 69 Sports Field Services Agreement" between the Regional District of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach be approved for a five year term expiring December 31, 2005.
RECREATION AND PARKS
Offer of Tenure for 442 Hectares of Proposed Regional Park Land � Area F. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the Regional District decline the offer of a 20 year Licence of Occupation from the BC Assets and Land Corporation and request an alternative offer that provides for exclusive tenure and assistance with park management issues.
Lighthouse Community Centre Lease Agreement � Area H. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)
That the lease agreement between the Lighthouse Community Centre Society and the Regional District of Nanaimo for the property legally described as: Lot 1, District Lot 32, Newcastle District, Plan 42674 for a ten year term be approved.
Canada/BC Infrastructure Program Application. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the Regional District apply for a Canada/BC Infrastructure Program grant for the trail system bridge over the Englishman River at Top Bridge.
REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Plan Review 2001-2002 � Process for the Public to Suggest Changes. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the process for the public to suggest changes to the Growth Management Plan be incorporated into the Review project.
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the minutes of the Gabriola Island Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held February 19, 2001, be received for information.
District 69 Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held February 22, 2001 be received for information.
NEW BUSINESS
Applications for Grants Under the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program. (All Directors - One Vote)
That the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo support the applications for grants from the Infrastructure Canada-British Columbia for the following projects:
1. Northern Community Water Systems Improvements � Surfside Water System Infrastructure replacement, Madrona Water System Infrastructure replacement, West Bay Water System Infrastructure replacement, Arbutus Water System Infrastructure replacement, and French Creek Water System, Iron & Manganese removal � total cost $2,500,000.
2. San Pareil Water System Infrastructure replacement � total cost $900,000.
3. Whiskey Creek Water System Infrastructure replacement total upgrading costs of up to $1,000,000 (to be confirmed).
4. Barclay Crescent North sewer installation � total cost $1,600,000.
5. Cedar Town Centre sewer installation - $5,608,000.
6. French Creek Pollution Control Center biosolids handling facility � total cost $750,000.
7. Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Center bio-gas handling facility � total cost $2,800,000.
8. Landfill Gas Recovery and Utilization system - $1,000,000.
9. Southern Community Septage Disposal Facility - $200,000.
7.(IV) EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE
7.(V) COMMISSION
7.(VI) SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE
Performance Review Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)
50-52 Minutes of the Performance Review Committee meeting held February 21, 2001. (for information)
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)
53-54 Minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held February 22, 2001. (for information)
55-58 Bylaw No. 1009.03 - Garbage Collection and Recycling User Fee Rate Amendments. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)
59-64 Bylaw No. 422.08 (French Creek) and Bylaw No. 765.07 (Fairwinds) - Sewer Regulation and Rates - Areas E & G. (All Directors - One Vote)
9. ADDENDUM
10. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS
11. NEW BUSINESS
Coombs Country Market - Director McLean (Verbal report)
12. BOARD INFORMATION (Separate enclosure on blue paper)
13. ADJOURNMENT