REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

 

MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2004, AT 7:00 PM

IN THE RDN BOARD CHAMBERS

 

 

Present:

                        Director J. Stanhope            Chairperson

                        Director H. Kreiberg            Electoral Area A

                        Director G. Lund            Electoral Area B

                        Director E. Hamilton            Electoral Area C

                        Director D. Haime            Electoral Area D

                        Director P. Bibby            Electoral Area E

                        Director L. Biggemann            Electoral Area F

                        Director D. Bartram            Electoral Area H

                        Director R. Longmuir            City of Parksville

                        Director T. Westbroek            Town of Qualicum Beach

                        Alternate

                        Director B. Dempsey            District of Lantzville

                        Director L. Sherry            City of Nanaimo

                        Director R. Cantelon            City of Nanaimo

                        Director T. Krall            City of Nanaimo

                        Director B. Holdom            City of Nanaimo

 

Also in Attendance:

 

                        K. Daniels            Chief Administrative Officer

                        C. Mason            General Manager of Corporate Services

                        B. Lapham            General Manager of Development Services

                        N. Connelly            General Manager of Community Services

                        J. Finnie            General Manager of Environmental Services

                        N. Tonn            Recording Secretary

 

 

DELEGATIONS

 

Cheryl McDonald and Carolyn Dyment, re Lot 1, Drew Road – Inclusion in the Water, Sewer and Streetlighting Service Areas – Area G.

 

The delegation was not in attendance.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that a late delegation be permitted to address the Committee.

CARRIED

 

Brenda Wilson, Len Walker, James Hooper, re Land and Water BC Application to Amend Electoral Area ‘H’ OCP.

 

Ms. Wilson provided the Committee with written and verbal information with respect to the proposed Qualicum Bay/Bowser Golf Resorts.  Mr. Walker raised his concerns regarding the amount of water required to maintain a golf course and requested that the Board support the Community Plan. Mr. Hooper noted that no studies have been done to verify that a golf course would be the best use of the property.

 

Scott Stevens & George Kahle, Northland Power Inc., re Proposed Biomass Fired Power Plant to be Located in Regional District of Nanaimo.

 

Mr. Stevens and Mr. Kahle provided a visual presentation which included a short description of Northland Power Incorporated, the proposed project for the Nanaimo River area and the benefits to the Regional District such a project would produce.

 

PRESENTATION

 

Capt. David Marshall, Mainland Services & Operational Planning, BC Ferries, re “Going Forward With Stability”.

 

Captain Marshall provided a verbal and visual update of British Columbia Ferry Services Incorporated long term plans.

 

MINUTES

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting held March 23, 2004 be adopted.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

RECREATION & PARKS

 

Regional Parks Plan Review – Terms of Reference.

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Bibby,:

 

1.         That the Terms of Reference for the Regional Parks Plan Review be approved; and

 

2.         That staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposal for a Project Consultant for the Review; and

 

3.         That two Electoral Area Directors and one Municipal Director be appointed by the Chairperson to participate as members of the Regional Parks Plan Review Select Committee.

CARRIED

 

Application to Ministry of Transportation to Develop the El Verano Beach Access – Area B.

 

MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the Regional District apply to the Ministry of Transportation for a permit to develop and use the El Verano beach access in Electoral Area ‘B’.

CARRIED

CORPORATE SERVICES

 

FINANCE

 

Reserve Fund Bylaw Approvals – Administration Computer Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw; Northern Community Sewer LSA Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw; School District 68 E-911 Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1380.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Sherry,:

 

1.         That “Administration Computer Equipment (2004) Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1377, 2004” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

2.         That “Administration Computer Equipment (2004) Reserve Fund Equipment Bylaw No. 1377, 2004” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 

3.         That “Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1379, 2004” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

4.         That “Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1379, 2004” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 

5.         That “School District 68 E-911 Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1380, 2004” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

6.         That “School District 68 E-911 Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1380, 2004” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Operating Results to March 31, 2004.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the summary report of financial results from operations to March 31, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

Accounting Treatment of Liability Insurance Premiums.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the report on accounting treatment of liability insurance premiums be received for information

CARRIED

 

Initiative to Request Wireless Telephone Providers to Collect 911 Levy for Local Government Call Answer Center.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that correspondence in the form attached to the staff report be forwarded to the three wireless service providers, Telus Mobility, Bell Mobility and Rogers Wireless, seeking their cooperation in acting as a collection agent for the 911 call answer levy in a manner consistent with the collection agreement in place with Telus as a landline service provider.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT

 

Request to Amend Liquor – Primary License for Morningstar Golf Club – 525 Lowry’s Road – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the application for a structural change to the current liquor-primary license for the Morningstar Golf Club located at 525 Lowry’s Road and legally described as Lot A, District Lots 81 and 126, Nanoose District, Plan 49145, With Exceptions, to allow the reallocation of seating to permit liquor-primary license on the recently constructed outdoor deck, be supported.

CARRIED

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

 

LIQUID WASTE

 

Pump and Haul Local Service Area Bylaw No. 975.34 – 653 South Road – Area B.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Lund,:

 

1.         That the boundaries of the RDN Pump and Haul Local Service Area Bylaw 975 be amended to include Lot 75, Section 13, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District, Plan 21531, 653 South Road, Gabriola Island, Area B.

 

2.         That “Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.34, 2004” be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

Waste Management Permit Fee Increase.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall,:

 

1.         That the staff report be received for information.

 

2.         That Board direct staff to forward a letter to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection (copy to UBCM) that expresses the RDN’s concern with the Waste Management Permit Fee Regulation amendments consultation process and requesting explanation as to what value the RDN will receive for the large increase in fees.

CARRIED

SOLID WASTE

 

Waste Stream Management Licensing Bylaw.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the Board direct staff to proceed to public consultation on the final draft of the proposed Waste Stream Management Licensing bylaw.

CARRIED

Solid Waste Management Plan.

 

Staff were directed to bring forward to the Board meeting, alternate dates for public meetings on the Solid Waste Management Plan, as the current dates noted in the staff report conflict with attendance at FCM.

 

Director Westbroek requested staff to bring forward appropriate wording to the Board meeting which would reflect the Board’s support for a reduction in the amount of packaging currently directed to landfills, and request the Province to encourage manufacturers to investigate more environmentally acceptable packaging practices.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bibby, that the Board direct staff to proceed to public consultation on the final draft of the updated Solid Waste Management Plan.

CARRIED

UTILITIES

 

San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1172.03 – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram,:

 

1.         That the user rate structure for San Pareil be amended commencing May 15, 2004 to reflect a decrease in the minimum water rate to $0.82/day and the water rates for the five steps be increased to $1.06, $1.37, $1.68, $2.27 and $2.86 per m3 per day respectively (Alternative 1).

 

2.         That “Regional District of Nanaimo San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1172.03, 2004” be introduced and read three times.

 

3.         That “Regional District of Nanaimo San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1172.03, 2004” be adopted.

CARRIED

 

Morningstar Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 869.05 – Subdivision between Wembley Road and Arrowsmith Way – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Sherry,:

 

1.         That Rem. Lot 2, Plan 41955, DL 29, Nanoose LD and Lot A, Plan VIP72574, DL 29, Nanoose LD be brought into the Morningstar Streetlighting Local Service Area.

 

2.         That “Morningstar Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 869.05, 2004” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

 

West Bay Estates Water LSA Amendment Bylaw No. 929.03 –Nanoose Place – 2925 Northwest Bay Road – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that “West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 929.03, 2004” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

Regional Growth Monitoring Advisory Committee/State of Sustainability Project.

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Regional Growth Monitoring Advisory Committee/State of Sustainability Project meetings held March 17, 2004 and April 2, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

District 69 Recreation Commission.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held April 15, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee meeting held April 15, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Annual Operating Agreement (AOA) with BC Transit be approved.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that BC Transit be requested to review the administration fee for the Regional District of Nanaimo in context with its review of the service delivery model in member communities.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Hybrid Bus report be received.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the Malaspina University College be approached to discuss an International Student Transit Fee structure.

DEFEATED

Deep Bay Harbour Authority.

 

Director Bartram reported that the archaeological report is near completion and noted that the pilot wharf and parking projects will go ahead.

 

Regional Library Board.

 

Director Bibby announced the opening of a new library in Duncan in early April.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Descanso Bay Wharf.

 

The Chairperson noted that the Descanso Bay Wharf officially opened on April 25, 2004 and Director Lund thanked Neil Connelly and Mike Donnelly for all their assistance.

 

IN CAMERA

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that pursuant to Section 242.2(1)(e) and (h) of the Local Government Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider a property acquisition proposal and several legal matters.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that this meeting adjourn to allow for an In Camera meeting.

CARRIED

TIME:   8:47 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                       

CHAIRPERSON