Present:
Director L. Sherry Chairperson
Director L. Elliott Electoral Area A
Director B. Sperling Electoral Area B
Director E. Hamilton Electoral Area C
Director D. Haime Electoral Area D
Director G. Holme Electoral Area E
Director J. McLean Electoral Area F
Alternate
Director M. Klee Electoral Area G
Director R. Quittenton Electoral Area H
Director J. Macdonald City of Parksville
Director D. Rispin City of Nanaimo
Director G. Korpan City of Nanaimo
Director T. Krall City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo
Alternate
Director T. Beech City of Nanaimo
Also in Attendance:
C. Mason General Manager of Corporate Services
B. Lapham General Manager of Development Services
J. Finnie General Manager of Environmental Services
N. Connelly General Manager of Community Services
P. Shaw Manager of Community Planning
N. Tonn Recording Secretary
LATE DELEGATIONS
MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McLean, that the following delegations be permitted to address the Committee.
CARRIED
Philip Sopow, re Building Strata Conversion Application � 2525 Myles Lake Road � Area C.
Mr. Sopow was not in attendance. The Chairperson noted that Mr. Sopow�s concerns had been addressed shortly before commencement of the meeting.
Frank Van Eynde and George Legg, re Growth Management Monitoring Program � Scope and Approach.
Mr. Van Eynde reviewed the Performance Review Committee�s questions and concerns as listed in the staff report and raised his concerns with respect to the estimated costs related to meetings as noted in the staff report.
Mr. Legg addressed a number of critiques which were forwarded to the Board with respect to the Growth Management monitoring program and urged the Committee to approve alternative number four of the staff report.
Alan Looy, re Electoral Area �F� Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1152.02.
Mr. Looy raised his concerns with respect to the abandonment of Electoral Area �F� OCP Amendment Bylaw 1152.02 which proposes to reduce the minimum parcel size for land located in the ALR from 4 hectares to 2 hectares.
MINUTES
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting held on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 be adopted.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Richard Taylor, UBCM, re 2002 Resolution Process.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Krall, that the correspondence received from UBCM with respect to the 2002 resolution process, be received.
CARRIED
Town of Ladysmith, re Transit System.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Krall, that the correspondence received from the Town of Ladysmith with respect to regional transit linkages between the RDN and CVRD transit systems, be received.
CARRIED
Jim Bowden, City of Nanaimo, re Regional Transit Authority Feasibility Study Request.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Krall, that the correspondence received from the City of Nanaimo with respect to the City�s request for a feasibility study of various options and costs of providing a high frequency transit link between Malaspina University College and the downtown core, be received.
CARRIED
Agnes & Albert Meers, re Request to Survey Park Boundaries � Crows Nest Park � Area E.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Krall, that the correspondence received from Agnes and Albert Meers with respect to the RDN�s park policy on trimming of trees in parks, be received.
CARRIED
George Legg, re Performance Review Committee.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Krall, that the correspondence received from George Legg with respect to comments made at the February 27, 2002 Performance Review Committee meeting, be received.
CARRIED
Felicity Adams, re Performance Review Committee Minutes.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Krall, that the correspondence received from Felicity Adams with respect to the minutes of the Performance Review Committee meeting held February 27, 2002, be received.
CARRIED
Gayle Jackson, City of Parksville, re Electoral Area �F� OCP Bylaw No. 1152.02.
MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Krall, that the correspondence received from the City of Parksville with respect to a potential reduction in minimum lot size for designated resource lands which are within the ALR from 4.0 ha to 2.0 ha in Electoral Area �F�, be received.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
BUILDING INSPECTION
Section 700 Filings.
The Chairperson listed each filing and asked that any property owner in the audience wishing to address the Committee come forward when their name was called.
MOVED Director Klee, SECONDED Director Holme, that a notice be filed against the title of the property 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:
CARRIED
PLANNING
Request for Acceptance of Cash-in-Lieu of Park Land and Relaxation of the Minimum 10% Perimeter Requirement � Glencar Consultants on behalf of Chris Ball � Barnes & Leask Road � Area A.
MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Krall, that the requests, submitted by Glencar Consultants Inc., on behalf of Chris Ball, for cash-in-lieu of park land dedication be accepted and to relax the minimum 10% frontage requirement for proposed Lot 4, as shown on the plan of subdivision of Lot 1, Section 18, Range 4, Cedar District, Plan 7206 Except Parcel A (DD 94411N) Thereof and Except Part in Plan 36841, be approved subject to the applicant registering a section 219 covenant on proposed Lot 4 restricting further subdivision unless the minimum 10% requirement pursuant to section 944 of the Local Government Act can be met.
CARRIED
Building Strata Conversion Application � Philip Sopow � 2525 Myles Lake Road � Area C.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Quittenton, that the request from Philip Sopow, to amend the Board resolution with respect to approval of the building strata conversion as shown on the Sketch Plan of Lot A, Cranberry District, Section 8, Range 3, Plan VIP53510, be approved subject to the conditions being met as set out in Schedule No. �1� of the staff report.
CARRIED
Update on Implementation of Community Sewers for the Cedar Village and Surrounding Suburban Residential Lands � Area A.
MOVED Director Elliott, SECONDED Director Krall,:
1. That staff prepare an information pamphlet providing an update on the expansion of community sewers into the Cedar Urban Containment Boundary for direct mail to property owners within the proposed servicing area.
2. That staff prepare Terms of Reference for the preparation of a comprehensive study of soils, hydrology and a survey of on-site septic systems as part of the application process for the Cedar Sewer Infrastructure Implementation Grant and report back to the Board.
CARRIED
Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.281 & Horne Lake Service Area Sewage Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 1218.01 � Area H.
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Hamilton,:
1. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.281, 2002" be introduced and given 1st and 2nd reading.
2. That the requirements for the public hearing for "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.281, 2002" be waived pursuant to Section 890 (4) of the Local Government Act.
3. That notification for "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.281, 2002" be undertaken pursuant to Section 893 of the Local Government Act.
4. That the "Horne Lake Service Area Sewage Disposal Regulation Bylaw No. 1218.01, 2002" be introduced and given 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading and referred to the Provincial Health Officer for approval.
5. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.274, 2001" be repealed.
CARRIED
Electoral Area �F� OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1152.02.
MOVED Director McLean, SECONDED Director Haime, that the staff report be received and "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area �F� Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1152.02, 2002" be given 2nd reading and proceed to Public Hearing.
CARRIED
COMMUNITY SERVICES
REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Growth Management Plan Monitoring Program � Scope & Approach.
MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director McLean, that the Regional District fulfill its obligation to monitor Growth Management Plan implementation and progress towards Plan objectives and action by pursuing a mid-level monitoring program.
DEFEATED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Krall, that the Regional District fulfill its obligation to monitor Growth Management Plan implementation and progress towards Plan objectives and action by pursuing a comprehensive monitoring program, including staff�s preparation of terms of reference for a new committee, as described in Alternative 4.
CARRIED
CORPORATE SERVICES
FINANCE
2001 Audited Financial Statements.
MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the report on the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2001 be received.
CARRIED
2001 Public Bodies Information Report.
MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McLean, that the 2001 Public Bodies Financial Information Report on supplier payments and employee remuneration be received for information.
CARRIED
HOSPITAL
2001 Audited Financial Statements.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Macdonald, that the report on the 2001 audited financial statements of the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District be received.
CARRIED
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Options Review � Qualicum Bay/Dunsmuir, Bowser and Extension.
MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McLean,:
1. That the wastewater treatment and disposal option and servicing studies for Qualicum Bay/Dunsmuir and Bowser and Extension be received.
2. That staff be directed to consult with the stakeholders to determine the preferred servicing option and to take that option to pre-design to determine costs of final construction.
CARRIED
UTILITIES/ENGINEERING
Rural Streetlighting LSA Amendment Bylaw No. 791.03.
MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Klee,:
1. That "Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 791.03, 2002" be granted first three readings.
2. That "Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 791.03, 2002" be forwarded to the Inspector for approval.
CARRIED
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
District 69 Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Klee, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held March 14, 2002 be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Quittenton, SECONDED Director Macdonald,:
1. That the following Community Grant In Aid be approved:
Family Resource Association $ 500
2. That the following Youth Grant In Aids be approved:
Kidfest $ 1,500
Errington Therapeutic Riding Association 1,500
Erik Goetzinger BMX Society 3,200
Arrowsmith Mountain Bike Society 3,400
Deep Bay Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program 2,700
CARRIED
Gabriola Island Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the minutes of the Gabriola Island Recreation Commission meeting held March 11, 2002 be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director McLean, that the report be received and that the Regional District of Nanaimo enter into an agreement with the Gabriola Recreation Society for the provision of recreation services to the residents of Gabriola Island.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sperling, SECONDED Director McLean, that the second recommendation in the staff report with respect to the Gabriola Recreation Society proposal be tabled.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Krall, that the meeting terminate.
CARRIED
TIME: 8:48 PM
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CHAIRPERSON