REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2001
(immediately following Hospital Board Meeting)
(Nanaimo City Council Chambers)

A G E N D A

PAGES

1. CALL TO ORDER

    1. DELEGATIONS

7 Murray Hamilton, re Horne Lake.

3. BOARD MINUTES

8-16 Minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, June 12, 2001.

4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

    1. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
    2. 17-18 George Abbott, Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women''s Services, re Provincial Government restructuring.

      19 John Burrett, FCM, re Request to Submit Resolutions of National Municipal Interest.

    3. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

For Adoption.

20-23 Bylaw No. 500.262 - Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw - Ciammaichella - 6430 Phantom Road - Area D. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

24-37 Bylaw No. 500.275 - Horne Lake License Holders Association on behalf of Texada Land Corporation - Area H. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

7. STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

7.(I) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

38-41 Minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held June 19, 2001. (for information)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

From June 12, 2001 Board Meeting:

Matt MacLeod � 2403 Nanoose Road � Area E. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

That the request from Matt MacLeod, on behalf of Matt MacLeod and Candace MacLeod, to relax the minimum 10% perimeter frontage requirement for proposed parcels, as shown on the Plan of Proposed Subdivision of Lot 2, District Lot 130, Nanoose District, Plan VIP62561, be approved and that a letter indicating Mr. MacLeod�s support for inclusion within the sewer boundary be accepted in support of the decision to approve the frontage relaxation.

CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS

Oceanside Development & Construction Association, re Amendment to Section 879 of the Local Government Act. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the correspondence from Oceanside Development & Construction Association, re Amendment to Section 879 of the Local Government Act, be received.

That Oceanside Development & Construction Association be recognized by the Regional District as a referral organization and that a letter to this effect be sent to them.

Joseph Calenda, City of Colwood, re Bylaw Courts. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the correspondence from Joseph Calenda, City of Colwood, re Bylaw Courts, be received.

Sandra Keddy, Town of Qualicum Beach, re Home Based Business Review. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the correspondence from Sandra Keddy, Town of Qualicum Beach, re Home Based Business Review, be received.

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.

(a) Lot 1, Section 18, Range 3, Cedar District, Plan 24306, except parts in Plans 30692, 44695, and VIP5589, owned by Donna MacNaughton;

(b) Lot 4, District Lot 67, Plan 29941, Nanoose District, owned by Steven Gaucher.

PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION

Application No. 0109 � Barclay/Sims, Lot 1, DL 110, Nanoose District, Plan 17536, Electoral Area �E� � 1389 Dorcas Point Road. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

That Development Permit Application No. 0109, to permit the construction of a boat launch rail system within the Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area on the property legally described as Lot 1, DL 110, Nanoose District, Plan 17536, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1 and that the ramp must be kept in good repair or must be removed.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

Application No. 0105 - Kambic - 2347 South Wellington - Area A. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

Delegations wishing to speak to Application No. 0105.

That Development Variance Permit No. 0105, submitted by Joseph and Shirley Kambic, to legalize two existing accessory buildings by varying the minimum setback requirement for a rear lot line within the Residential 2 (RS2) zone from 2.0 metres (6.6 feet) to 0.0 metres (0.0 feet) and the other lot line located along Michener Avenue from 5.0 metres (16.4 feet) to 0.0 metres (0.0 feet) for the property legally described as Lot C (DD EG114354), Block 10, Section 9, Range 7, Cranberry District, Plan 2055, be approved as submitted subject to Schedule 1 of the staff report and notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.

OTHER

Home Based Business Review - Land Use & Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.270 and Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.272 - Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, G & H. (All Electoral Area Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

    1. That the staff report, minutes from the meetings on the Home Based Business Draft Strategy and written submissions from the public and referral agencies be received for information.
    2. That staff be directed to investigate noise bylaws for Electoral Areas �D� and �H�.
    3. That Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.270, 2001 be given 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to a public hearing (amendments to Home Based Business Regulations).
    4. That Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.272, 2001 be given 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to a public hearing (amendments to accessory building size provisions).
    5. That the public hearing on "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.270, 2001" and "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.272, 2001" be delegated to Director Holme or his alternate.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

Robin Cole & Neil Christensen, re Water, Safety, Noise, Air Quality and Industrial Traffic Issues. (All Directors - One Vote)

That staff consider the concerns and issues raised by the owners/residents of Allsbrook Road and report back to the Development Services Committee with recommendations on how to potentially address these concerns.

7.(II) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

42-44 Minutes of the regular Environmental Services Committee meeting held June 26, 2001. (for information)

CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS

Marie Crawford, UBCM, re Provincial response to 2000 Resolution from RDN Board concerning Regional Health Authority Sewage Disposal Applications. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the correspondence from Marie Crawford, UBCM, re Provincial response to 2000 Resolution from RDN Board concerning Regional Health Authority Sewage Disposal Applications be received for information.

LIQUID WASTE/UTILITIES

Southern Community Sewer Local Service Area Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 1020.02. (All Directors - One Vote)

    1. That the Development Cost Charges Bylaw for the Southern Community sewer service area be amended.
    2. That "Southern Community Sewer Local Service Area Development Cost Charge Amendment Bylaw No. 1020.02,2001" be introduced and read three times, and be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

Electoral Area A (MacMillan Road School Site) Sewer Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1237. (All Directors - One Vote)

    1. That "Electoral Area A (MacMillan Road School Site) Sewer Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1237, 2001" be introduced for first three readings.

(All Directors - 2/3)

2. That "Electoral Area A (MacMillan Road School Site) Sewer Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1237, 2001" having received three readings be adopted.

SOLID WASTE

Garbage Collection and Recycling Program - Status of Contract Re-Tender. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the status report on garbage and recycling curbside collection be received by the Board.

Yard Waste Collection Program. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the status report on the development and implementation of a curbside yard waste collection program to service urban households throughout the RDN be received for information.

Waste Export Fee - Rate Adjustment Formula. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

That the Board request to the GVS&DD that the contract for waste disposal at Cache Creek be amended to change the annual fee adjustment formula from a December index to an Annual Average Index.

Regional Landfill Cell Closure Contract. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

That the "2001 Regional Landfill Cell Closure" contract be awarded to Hazelwood Construction for the tendered price of $258,766.60.

OTHER

Quennell Lake Drainage & Flood Control Local Services - Abandonment of Initiative. (All Directors - One Vote)

    1. In accordance with the residents� request, the Board approves abandoning further attempts to establish a Quennell Lake drainage local service.

2. Staff be directed to advise the residents that if they wish to pursue this drainage issue further, they would need to do so through independent litigation.

7.(III) CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

7.(IV) EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE

7.(V) COMMISSION

7.(VI) SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE

Performance Review Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)

45-47 Minutes of the Performance Review Committee meeting held June 20, 2001. (for information)

Lantzville Parks & Open Space Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)

48-50 Minutes of the Lantzville Parks & Open Space Committee meeting held June 4, 2001. (for information)

Nanoose Bay Parks and Open Space Project Advisory Committee - Appointments. (Verbal report) (All Directors - One Vote)

    1. ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT
    2. 51-65 Port Theatre Society Request for Funding. (All Directors - One Vote)

      66-67 School Sites Acquisition Agreement Amendment - School District No. 69. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

      68-71 Unsightly Premises - Maibach - Schoolhouse Road at Kipp Road - Area A. (All Directors - One Vote)

      72-76 Mutual Aid Agreement Between the RDN on behalf of Nanoose Fire Protection Society & CF Maritime Experimental Test Ranges. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

      77-78 Errington Fire Department - Vehicle Acquisition Proposal. (All Directors - One Vote)

    3. ADDENDUM

10. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

11. NEW BUSINESS

12. BOARD INFORMATION (Separate enclosure on blue paper)

    1. ADJOURNMENT

14. IN CAMERA

That pursuant to Sections 242.2(1)(c) and (h) of the Local Government Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider matters related to employee negotiations and potential litigation.