REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2001
(Nanaimo City Council Chambers)

A G E N D A

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1. CALL TO ORDER

DELEGATIONS

8 Jan Crossley, re Structure Removal Bylaw - 3154 DeCourcy Drive - Area A.

9 Jim Champoux, re Soil Conservation Permit Application No. 0104 - 3230 Palmer Road - Area F.

3. BOARD MINUTES

10-17 Minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.

4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

18-20 John Burrett, FCM, re Call for Resolutions.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

21-44 Horne Lake License Holders Association on behalf of Texada Land Corporation - Area H. (Bylaw No. 500.275) (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote) Bylaws No. 1217 & 1218 (All Directors - One Vote)

For Adoption.

Bylaw No. 964.03 - Dashwood Fire Protection Local Service Area Boundary Amendment. (All Directors - One Vote)

Bylaw No. 975.23 - Pump & Haul LSA Amendment Bylaw - Darryl & Julianne Danner - 1926 Sea Otter Place - Area E. (All Directors - One Vote)

Bylaw No. 1239 - Security Issuing Bylaw - Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

Bylaw No. 1242 - Security Issuing Bylaw - Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

Bylaw No. 1243 - Security Issuing Bylaw - Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

Bylaw No. 1244 - Security Issuing Bylaw - Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

Bylaw No. 1245 - Security Issuing Bylaw - Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

Bylaw No. 1246 - Security Issuing Bylaw - French Creek Bulk Water Supply. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

Bylaw No. 1247 - Security Issuing Bylaw - French Creek Bulk Water Supply. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

Bylaw No. 1248 - Security Issuing Bylaw - French Creek Bulk Water Supply. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

Bylaw No. 1249 - Security Issuing Bylaw - French Creek Bulk Water Supply. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

Public Hearing.

45-52 Minutes of the Public Hearing held September 5, 2001 with respect to Home Based Business Review - Amendment Bylaws No. 500.270 & 500.272 - Areas A, C, D, E, G & H. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

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

7.(I) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

53-56 Minutes of the regular Development Services Committee meeting held September 18, 2001. (for information)

CORRESPONDENCE/COMMUNICATIONS

Oceanside Development & Construction Association, re Bylaw No. 500.268 � Amendments to Subdivision Districts � Area E. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

That the correspondence received from Oceanside Development & Construction Association with respect to clarification of the status of Bylaw No. 500.268, 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:

Lot 3, Section 11, Range 7, Plan 3163, Cranberry Land District, 2180 South Wellington Road, Electoral Area �A�, owned by R. Soderstrom;

Lot B, Section 19, Plan 33183, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo Land District, 900 Bertha Avenue, Electoral Area �B�, owned by C. and D. Guest;

That part of Lot 1, Block 4, District Lot 27G (formerly known as District Lot 27), Plan 6756, Lying to the south of a boundary extending at right angles to the easterly boundary of said lot, from a point in the said easterly boundary distant 140 feet from the north easterly corner of said Lot 1, except that part in Plan 7960, Wellington Land District, 7022 Lavender Road, Electoral Area �D�, owned by M. and K. Monteiro;

Lot 5, Section 16, Range 3, Plan 30151, Mountain Land District, 3126 West Road, Electoral Area �D�, owned by R. and L. Easthom.

PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT

Application No. 0107� Pearce and Doricich � 2945 Ingram Road � Area A. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

Delegations wishing to speak to Application No. 0107.

That Development Variance Permit Application No. 0107, submitted by David Pearce and Lesley Doricich, to facilitate the development of a two-car detached garage and vary the minimum setback requirement for a building or structure within a Rural 4 zone from 8.0 metres (26.3 feet) to 6.0 metres (19.7 feet) for the exterior side lot line located along Ingram Road, and from 8.0 metres (26.3 feet) to 2.0 metres (6.6 feet) for the rear lot line located along the south boundary of the subject property for the property legally described as Lot B, Section 10, Range 4, Cedar District, Plan VIP66286, be approved as submitted subject to the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act..

OTHER

Application No. FLR 0105 � McGarrigle � Munroe Road � Area D. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

That the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo support the application for inclusion into the Forest Land Reserve for the property legally described as The West 20 Acres of Section 15, Range 5, Mountain District, the East 20 Acres of the West 40 Acres of Section 15, Range 5, Mountain District, Parcel B (DD 8669N) of Section 15, Range 5, Mountain District.

That the application be referred to the Growth Management Review Process as a potential amendment for consideration subject to the approval of the inclusion by the Land Reserve Commission.

Zoning Amendment � Valentim � 2651 Island Highway � Area A. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

1. That Amendment Application No. 0105 submitted by John and Rhonda Valentim, to rezone the subject property legally described as Lot 3, Section 6, Range 7, Cranberry District, Plan 10423 Except Parcel A (DDG95323), from Rural 4 (RU4) to Comprehensive Development 10 (CD10) be advanced to a public hearing subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1.

2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.278, 2001" be given 1^st and 2^nd reading and proceed to Public Hearing.

3. That the Public Hearing on "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.278, 2001" be delegated to Director Elliott or his alternate.

That Schedule No. 4, Section 6.4.108.5, item 3 be amended to allow for the placement of "For Sale" signs in vehicles to distinguish them from repair vehicles.

Manufactured Homes in RS1 Zone � Columbia Beach � Area G. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

That the staff report outlining options with respect to restricting the siting of mobile homes or manufactured dwelling units in the Columbia Beach neighbourhood of Electoral Area �G�, be received for information and that the RS1 zoning regulations not be amended.

Liquor License Increased Occupancy Capacity Applications � Areas A & G. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo recommend that the applications for increases in occupancy capacity, as submitted by Timberland Pub, legally described as R. 1, Plan 29967, District Lot 15, Bright Land District Except that Part in Plan 38105, and French Creek House Resort, legally described as Lot 1, Plan 58358, District Lot 28, Nanoose Land District, be supported, subject to the applicants meeting all zoning, building inspection and official community plan bylaw requirements.

LATE ITEMS

ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT

Green�s Landing Wharf � Gabriola Island. (All Directors - One Vote)

That given the community�s interests in the Green�s Landing Wharf and the dire ramification to residents on Gabriola Island and Mudge Island if the Federal Government proceeds with plans for wharf demolition after the expiry of the Regional District�s current short term lease at the end of September, Public and Government Services Canada and BC Assets and Lands Corporation be urged to complete a transfer or long term lease arrangement for Green�s Landing Wharf with the Regional District of Nanaimo.

7.(II) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

7.(III) CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE

57-60 Minutes of the regular Corporate & Community Services Committee meeting held October 2, 2001. (for information)

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

Gary Korpan, re Treaty Negotiations. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the correspondence received from Mayor Gary Korpan with respect to treaty negotiations, be received.

Reed Elley, re Treaty Negotiations. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the correspondence received from Reed Elley, MP, with respect to treaty negotiations, be received.

ADMINISTRATION

Local Telephone Calling Area Expansions. (All Directors - One Vote)

1. That staff correspond to the CRTC supporting the following principles related to the expansion of local calling areas:

Local government authority to initiate and determine the size of the local calling area

Where costs to residential customers will exceed $1.00 per month, that an opportunity to vote on the proposal be required and be managed by the telephone service provider through a mail-in ballot sent with the telephone subscriber bill

That the expansion of a local calling area be revenue neutral to the telephone service provider

2. That staff correspond with our neighbouring municipalities and Regional Districts (Cowichan Valley and Alberni-Clayoquot) to encourage them to individually correspond to the CRTC supporting the above noted principles for the expansion of local calling areas.

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

District 69 Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held September 20, 2001 be received for information.

Gabriola Island Recreation Commission. (All Directors - One Vote)

That the minutes of the Gabriola Island Recreation Commission meeting held September 17, 2001 be received for information.

That the following Grants-in-Aid applications and subsequent amounts be approved:

Gabriola Community Arts Council � Kids Art Day $ 300

Gabriola Shotokan Karate-Do 500

Gabriola Fire Department � Fireworks 500

Youth Art � Music Club 640

People for a Healthy Community � The Gathering Place 1,800

Youth Art � Art Club 2,364

Huxley Park Sports Association 3,400

Gabriola Islander Days 500

$ 10,004

REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Growth Management Plan Review � Discussion Paper � Preparation and Public Process Update. (All Directors except EA ''B'' - One Vote)

That the Growth Management Plan Review � Discussion Paper Preparation and Public Process Update report be received for information.

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

AVICC TAC Meeting at UBCM. (All Directors - One Vote)

That Director Hamilton''s verbal report on the AVICC TAC meeting be received.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

Treaty Negotiations. (All Directors - One Vote)

That, in light of Mr. Elley�s correspondence to the Honourable Robert Nault, a letter be sent to Mr. Nault requesting that the proposed meeting with the City of Nanaimo also be attended by Islands Trust and the Regional District of Nanaimo.

7.(IV) EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE

7.(V) COMMISSION

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

Intergovernmental Advisory Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)

61-64 Minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held September 13, 2001. (for information)

Building Addition Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)

65 Minutes of the Building Addition Committee meeting held October 2, 2001. (for information)

(All Directors - One Vote)

66-70 1. That the Board approve the construction of an addition to the RDN Administration Building which includes a Board Room with a seating capacity for an audience of 50 persons and direct staff to prepare the necessary tenders to undertake this project; and

2. That staff be directed to prepare the reserve fund expenditure bylaws to approve the release of funds from the Building Addition Reserve Fund to proceed with this project.

71-73 Administration Building Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1263. (All Directors - 2/3)

Selection Committee. (All Directors - One Vote)

That Michelle Honeyman be appointed to the EA ''A'' Parks, Recreation & Greenspace Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2002.

ADMINISTRATOR�S REPORT

74-77 Structure Removal Bylaw No. 1262 - Crossley - 3154 DeCourcy Drive - Area A. (All Directors - One Vote)

78-80 Amendment to Apportionment Formula for the Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Bylaw No. 889.19. (All Directors - One Vote)

81-82 French Creek Pollution Control Centre Biosolids Composting Contract Award. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

83-85 Garbage Collection and Recycling Program Contract Award. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

86-88 Landfill and Transfer Station Yard Waste Composting Contract Award. (All Directors - Weighted Vote)

ADDENDUM

10. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

11. NEW BUSINESS

12. BOARD INFORMATION (Separate enclosure on blue paper)

ADJOURNMENT

14. IN CAMERA

That pursuant to Section 242.2 1(e) of the Local Government Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider matters related to land acquisition.