REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF THE
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON
Present:
Director
J. Stanhope Chairperson
Director
H. Kreiberg Electoral
Area A
Alternate
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
L. Biggemann Electoral
Area F
Alternate
Director
D. Heenan Electoral
Area H
Director
R. Longmuir City
of Parksville
Director
T. Westbroek Town
of Qualicum Beach
Director
C. Haime District
of Lantzville
Alternate
Director
D. Tyndall City
of Nanaimo
Director
R. Cantelon City
of Nanaimo
Director
T. Krall City
of Nanaimo
Director
L. McNabb City
of Nanaimo
Director
B. Holdom City
of Nanaimo
Also in Attendance:
K.
Daniels Chief
Administrative Officer
B. Lapham Deputy
Administrator
N.
Connelly Gen.
Mgr. of Community Services
J. Finnie Gen.
Mgr. of Environmental Services
N. Avery Manager
of Financial Services
M. Pearse Manager
of Administrative Services
LATE DELEGATIONS
MOVED
Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the following delegations be
permitted to address the Board.
CARRIED
Richard Dean, re Development Permit Application Subdivision Approval.
Mr. Dean
expressed his concerns with the number of variance applications being submitted
from the Columbia Beach subdivision and suggested that the Board direct staff
to initiate rezoning of properties zoned Residential 5 to a single family
residential zone.
Ken Zakreski, Gabriola Co-op Radio, re Funding.
Mr.
Zakreski explained the funding request for the Gabriola Co-op Radio and asked
that he be permitted to provide input on the report that is being prepared.
BOARD MINUTES
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the minutes of the regular
Board meeting held April 26, 2005 be adopted.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Charles Rowe, Vancouver Island Health Authority, re Follow-up
to Presentation to Board by Dr. David Forrest.
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the correspondence from the
Vancouver Island Health Authority regarding follow-up to a presentation to the
Board by Dr. Forrest be received.
CARRIED
Rene and Jo-Ann Liebaert, re Development Permit
Application No. 60512 – Gardiner – Viking Way – Area G.
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the correspondence from Rene
and Jo-Ann Liebaert regarding Development Permit Application No. 60512 be
received.
CARRIED
Ron de Sain and Judy Samis, re Development Permit
Application No. 60512 – Gardiner – Viking Way – Area G.
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the correspondence from Ron de
Sain and Judy Samis regarding Development Permit Application No. 60512 be
received.
CARRIED
M. Laane, re Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan.
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the correspondence from M.
Laane regarding the Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan be received.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
From the
Board meeting held April 26, 2005.
Reconsideration of Resolution to Adopt Bylaw No.
1259.02 – Amendments to Planning Services Fees and Charges.
CARRIED
BYLAWS
For Adoption.
Bylaw No. 805.04.
MOVED
Director Westboek, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that “Electoral Area ‘G’
Community Parks Local Service Requisition Amendment Bylaw No. 805.04, 2005” be
adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1353.01.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that “Englishman River
Community Streetlighting Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1353.01, 2005”
be adopted.
CARRIED
STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION
MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the minutes of the
Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held May 10, 2005 be received for
information.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE
Michael Jessen, re
Development Permit Application No. 60512 – Gardiner – Viking Way – Area G.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the correspondence from
Michael Jessen with respect to Development Permit Application No. 60512 be
received.
CARRIED
Dave Edgar, Ministry of
Transportation, re Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the correspondence from the
Ministry of Transportation with respect to road network plans within the
Nanoose Bay OCP, be received.
CARRIED
Karen Pelletier, Canuck Properties Ltd., re Nanoose
Bay Official Community Plan.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the correspondence from
Karen Pelletier with respect to an application for a proposed development at
the Island Highway and Northwest Bay Road, be received.
CARRIED
Ross Peterson, Northwest Nanoose Residents
Association, re Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the correspondence from the
Northwest Nanoose Residents Association with respect to the Nanoose Bay OCP be
received.
CARRIED
W.R. Colclough, re Nanoose Bay
Official Community Plan.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the correspondence from
W.R. Colclough with respect to the Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan be
received.
CARRIED
PLANNING
AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
Zoning Amendment Application No. ZA0416 – Williamson
& Associates, BCLS, on behalf of Sanway Inc. – Claudet Road– Area E.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that the minutes of the Public
Information Meeting held on April 25, 2005 be received.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that Zoning Amendment Application
No. ZA0416 as submitted by Williamson & Associates, BCLS, on behalf of
Sanway Investments Inc. to rezone Lot B, District Lot 84, Nanoose District,
Plan VIP53591 from Resource Management 3 Subdivision District B (RM3B) to
Comprehensive Development Zone 26 (CD26) be approved to proceed to public
hearing subject to the conditions included in Schedule No. 1.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Regional District of Nanaimo
Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.309, 2005” be given 1st
and 2nd reading.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Regional District of Nanaimo
Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.309, 2005” proceed to Public
Hearing.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that the Public Hearing on
“Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw
No. 500.309, 2005” be delegated to Director Holme or his alternate.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Development Permit Application No. 60509 – Heck –
1885 & 1879 Widgeon Road – Area H.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that Development Permit
Application No. 60509 with variance, submitted by Brian and Camilla Heck, for
1885 & 1879 Widgeon Road to legalize the siting of the gazebo and attached
deck within the Hazard Lands Development Permit Area be approved, subject to
the terms identified in Schedule No. 1 and notification procedures.
CARRIED
Development Permit Application No. 60512 – Gardiner –
579 Viking Way – Area G.
Ms.
Gardiner outlined the reasons for requesting this variance.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that Development Permit Amendment
Application No. 60512, to vary the minimum front and exterior lot line setback
requirements of the Residential 5 (RS5) zone from 8.0 metres to 6.1 metres and
from 8.0 metres to 6.0 metres respectfully, to permit the construction of a
dwelling unit at 579 Viking Way be approved subject to the terms outlined in
Schedule No. 1, and notification requirements.
CARRIED
Development Permit Application No. 60514 – Jorgensen
– Osmond Ltd. – Grant – 1416 Reef Road – Area E.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that Development Permit Application
No. 60514, submitted by agent Peter Jorgensen of Jorgensen-Osmond Ltd., on
behalf of Ray Grant, for 1416 Reef Road to allow the construction of a deck,
the replacement of beach access stairs and the reconstruction and replanting of
a bank, with variances for the deck and stairs, according to the terms outlined
in Schedule No. 1, be approved, subject to the notification requirements; and
that Development Permit Application No. 60449 be issued upon completion of the
following items:
1. The Geotechnical Report prepared by
Lewkowich Geotechnical Engineering Ltd., dated May 26, 2004, and subsequent
reports are required to be registered on Title;
2. The applicants shall enter into a
Restrictive Covenant saving the Regional District of Nanaimo harmless from any
action or loss that might result from hazardous conditions and acknowledging
the land slip and slope retrogression risk associated with the use of the
property to the satisfaction of the Regional District.
CARRIED
Development Permit Application No. 60515 – BC
Conservation Foundation on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Part of
Block 1462 (Cameron Lake) – Area F.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that Development Permit
Application No. 60515 submitted by the British Columbia Conservation Foundation
on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for the property legally
described as Part of Block 1462, located at the east outlet of Cameron Lake
within Electoral Area ‘F’ be approved, subject to the terms outlined in Schedule
No. 1.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Development Variance Permit Application No. 90507 –
Wylie – 5040 Seaview Drive – Area H.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that Development Variance Permit
Application No. 90507, submitted by Vivian and Pamela Wylie, to vary “Regional
District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987” as outlined
on Schedule No. 1 to legalize the existing single dwelling unit, accessory
building and footbridge according to the Terms of Schedule No. 2, be approved
subject to the notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act,
and that Development Variance Permit Application No. 90507 be issued upon
completion of the following item:
a) The applicants must register the
save harmless clause and the vegetation restoration plan dated March 27, 2005
prepared by Sector Environmental Resource Consulting, as a Section 219 covenant
on the title of the subject parcel.
CARRIED
Development Variance Permit Application No. 90512 – J
& J Stevenson and S & J Bentley– Fourneau Road – Area G.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that Development Variance Permit
Application No. 90512, submitted by S. & J. Bentley and J. & J.
Stevenson, to reduce the original parcel size of one of the subject properties
by more than 20%, to facilitate a boundary adjustment proposal at 425 Fourneau
Way be approved subject to the terms in Schedule No. 1 and subject to
notification procedures pursuant to the Local
Government Act.
CARRIED
Development Variance Permit Application No. 90513 –
Simonds/Winter – 787 Terrien Way – Area G.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that Development Variance Permit
Application No. 90513, submitted by Robert Simonds and B. Leigh Winter, for 783
and 787 Terrien Way to vary “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and
Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987” as identified in Schedule No. 1 to legalize
the existing single dwelling unit, accessory building and retaining walls be
approved according to the terms in Schedule No. 2 and subject to notification
procedures pursuant to the Local
Government Act.
CARRIED
OTHER
Minimum Parcel Size Amendment to Bylaw No. 500, 1987
for Subdivisions Pursuant to Section 946 of the Local Government Act – Electoral Areas ‘A’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘F’, ‘G’
& ‘H’.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the report on the proposed
amendment to the RDN Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987 concerning
the increased minimum parcel size for subdivision pursuant to section 946 of
the Local Government Act be received.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that Bylaw No. 500.320, 2005 be
given 1st and 2nd reading.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the Public Hearing for the
proposed Bylaw No. 500.320, 2005 be waived and notice of the intent to adopt
the amendment be published in the local newspapers and on the RDN website.
CARRIED
Draft Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that the report of the amended
Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan containing discussion regarding amendments
to the plan be received.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that the amended Draft Nanoose Bay
Official Community Plan be received.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that the amended public
consultation process as outlined in Schedule No. 2 be approved.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that staff be directed to proceed
with the zoning amendment process to amend the zoning setback from the ocean
together with the other proposed amendments to the subdivision regulations that
are proposed to implement the new OCP.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the minutes of the regular
Committee of the Whole meeting held May 10, 2005 be received for information.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE
Errin Armstrong, UBCM, re Policing Costs Resolution.
MOVED Director
Westbroek, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the correspondence received from
UBCM with respect to policing costs resolution sent to UBCM and the Province’s
response, be received.
CARRIED
Murray Coell, Minister of Community, Aboriginal and
Women’s Services, re Water Conservation Regulation.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the correspondence
received from the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services with
respect to the Province’s new Water Conservation Plumbing Regulation, be
received.
CARRIED
Raymond Brookes, re Section 57, Contravention of
Bylaws – 3023 Park Place – Area E.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the correspondence
received from Raymond Brookes with respect to the possible Section 57 filing on
the property located at 3023 Park Place, be received.
CARRIED
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
EMERGENCY PLANNING
West Nile Virus Risk Reduction Initiative.
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the West Nile Virus Risk
Reduction project for 2005 be approved.
CARRIED
REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Regional Growth Strategy – Annual Report for
2003-2004.
MOVED
Director Longmuir, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Regional Growth Strategy
annual report for 2003 and 2004 be received.
CARRIED
CORPORATE
SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
Renewal of Legal Services Contracts.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Tyndall, that the Board renew its legal
services agreements with Staples, McDannold, Stewart in the area of municipal
law and Harris & Co. in the area of labour law for a three year term
expiring February 2008.
CARRIED
FINANCE
2004 Financial Information Report.
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the 2004 Financial Information
Act report be received, approved and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community,
Aboriginal and Women’s Services.
CARRIED
2004 Audited Financial Statements.
MOVED
Director McNabb, SECONDED Director C. Haime, that the report on the audited
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004 be received.
CARRIED
Operating Results to March 31, 2005.
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the summary report of financial
results from operations to March 31, 2005 be received for information.
CARRIED
Annual Report of Directors’ and
Committee Members’ Remuneration and Expenses.
MOVED
Director Holdom, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the 2004 report on remuneration
and expenses for Board and Committee members be received.
CARRIED
Amendments to Authorization
to Purchase and Pay – Policy A2.9.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the Purchasing Policy
amendments to describe sole source awards, to reduce the number of quotations
for goods and services costing less than $10,000 from three to two and to
acknowledge purchasing awards on other than strictly low price be approved.
CARRIED
Selection of Consultants – Policy A2.17.
MOVED
Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Selection of Consultants
Policy A2.17 be approved as presented.
CARRIED
Alberni Clayoquot Regional
District – Permissive Tax Exemption.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the Board consider annually
the merits of a permissive tax exemption for the Mt. Arrowsmith Regional Park.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Property Tax Exemption
(Mt. Arrowsmith Regional Park) Bylaw No. 1437, 2005” be introduced for first
three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Property Tax Exemption
(Mt. Arrowsmith Regional Park) Bylaw No. 1437, 2005” having received three
readings be adopted.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ENGINEERING
Request for Authority to Establish a Sidewalk Function in Electoral Area
‘E’.
MOVED
Director Holme, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Board endorse the resolution
attached to the corresponding staff report, requesting the authority for the
operation and maintenance of a sidewalk function within Electoral Area ‘E’.
CARRIED
BUILDING INSPECTION
Section 57 of the Community
Charter – Contravention of Bylaws.
MOVED
Director Holme, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that a notice be filed against the
titles of the properties listed, pursuant to Section 57 of the Community
Charter and that if the infractions are not rectified within ninety (90) days,
legal action will be pursued:
(a) Lot 3, Section 3, Gabriola Island,
Plan 23476, Nanaimo District, 1983 South Road, Electoral Area ‘B’, owned by D.
Ingram;
(b) Parcel D (DD368811) of Section 13,
Range 6, Mountain District, 2300 East Wellington Road, Electoral Area ‘D’,
owned by D. Shortt;
(c) Lot 5, Sections 12 and 13, Range 2,
Plan 30985, Mountain District, 3116 Northwood Road, Electoral Area ‘D’, owned
by L. Tiedjens;
(d) Lot 20, District Lot 78, Plan 14212,
Nanoose District, 3023 Park Place, Electoral Area ‘E’, owned by R. & S.
Brookes.
CARRIED
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT
Bylaw Enforcement Ticket
Information Bylaw No. 1418.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that “Regional District of
Nanaimo Bylaw Enforcement Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1418, 2005” be
introduced and receive three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that “Regional District of
Nanaimo Bylaw Enforcement Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1418, 2005” having
received 3 readings be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that “Regional District of
Nanaimo Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1015, 1998” be repealed.
CARRIED
Discharge of Firearms in Nanoose Harbour Area.
MOVED
Director Holme, SECONDED Director Tyndall, that the request to the Ministry of
Water, Land and Air Protection by Nance Roach to restrict the discharge of
firearms in the Nanoose Harbour Area be supported.
CARRIED
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LIQUID WASTE
Sewage Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No.
1224.02 – Pump and Haul.
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sperling, that “Regional District of Nanaimo
Sewage Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1224.02, 2005” be read three
times.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sperling, that “Regional District of Nanaimo
Sewage Disposal Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1224.02, 2005”, having been read
three times, be forwarded to the Ministry of Health for approval.
CARRIED
SOLID WASTE
Solid Waste Management
Regulation Bylaw No. 1428 – Commercial Food Waste Ban.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Regional District of
Nanaimo Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1428, 2005” be introduced
for three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Regional District of
Nanaimo Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1428, 2005” having received
three readings be considered for adoption at the same meeting.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Regional District of Nanaimo
Solid Waste Management Regulation Bylaw No. 1428, 2005” be adopted.
CARRIED
Ground and Surface Water
Monitoring Services Contract – Regional Landfill.
MOVED
Director Holme, SECONDED Director Krall, that a contract for the provision of
ground and surface water monitoring services at the Regional Landfill for 2005
to 2007 be awarded to Morrow consultants at a cost of $201,455.
CARRIED
UTILITIES
Melrose Terrace Water Local
Service Area Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1434 – Area F.
MOVED Director
Biggemann, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that “Melrose Terrace Water Local
Service Area Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1434, 2005” be introduced for
three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that “Melrose Terrace Water
Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1434, 2005” having received
three readings be considered for adoption at the same meeting.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that “Melrose Terrace Water
Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1434, 2005” having received
three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
Melrose Terrace Water Local
Service Area Uses Restrictions Bylaw No. 1435 – Area F.
MOVED
Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Melrose Terrace Water Local
Service Area Uses Restrictions Bylaw No. 1435, 2005” be introduced for three
readings.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Melrose Terrace Water Local
Service Area Uses Restrictions Bylaw No. 1435, 2005” having received three
readings be considered for adoption at the same meeting.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Melrose Terrace Water Local
Service Area Uses Restrictions Bylaw No. 1435, 2005”having received three
readings be adopted.
CARRIED
French Creek Sewer Local Service Area Bylaw No.
813.32 and Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Bylaw No. 889.31 – 1355
Lundine Lane – Area G.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “French Creek Sewer Local
Service Area Bylaw No. 813.32, 2005” be introduced, read three times and
forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Northern Community Sewer
Local Service Area Bylaw No. 889.31, 2005” be introduced, read three times and
forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Bylaw No. 1124.04
and Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Bylaw No. 889.32 – 121 Kinkade
Road – Area G.
MOVED
Director Holme, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that “Regional District of Nanaimo
Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Bylaw No. 1124.04, 2005” be introduced, read
three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
MOVED Director
Holme, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that “Northern Community Sewer Local Service
Area Bylaw No. 889.32, 2005” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to
the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
District 69 Recreation Commission.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the minutes of the
District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held April 21, 2005 be received for
information.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the Commission support
the City of Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach and the Regional District in
preparing a bid to host the 2007 or 2008 BC Seniors Games with the condition
that a volunteer Community Champion may be found to promote the bid.
CARRIED
Director Holme left the meeting citing a possible conflict
of interest with the next resolution.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Stanhope, that the Regional District, on
behalf of the Parksville Curling Club, request that the City of Parksville seek
electorate consent to lease the subject property to the RDN for a term of
twenty years for the purpose of the operation of a public recreation facility.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that this item be deferred
pending legal advice.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Longmuir, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the implementation of a
three month pass program for Oceanside Place beginning September 1, 2005, be
approved.
CARRIED
Director Holme rejoined the meeting.
Regional Growth Monitoring
Advisory Committee/State of Sustainability Project.
MOVED
Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Tyndall, that the minutes of the Regional
Growth Monitoring Advisory Committee/State of Sustainability Project meeting
held April 28, 2005 be received for information.
CARRIED
Area ‘A’ Recreation Services
Study Project Advisory Committee.
MOVED
Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Electoral
Area ‘A’ Recreation Services Study Project Advisory Committee meetings held
April 12, 2005 and April 21, 2005 be received for information.
CARRIED
Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee.
MOVED
Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Emergency
Preparedness Standing Committee meeting held April 28, 2005, be received for
information.
CARRIED
Grants-in-Aid Committee.
MOVED
Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the minutes of the
Grants-in-Aid Committee meeting held April 29, 2005, be received for
information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director
Hamilton, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the following grants be approved:
School District 68:
Cedar School & Community
Enhancement Society $ 800
Festival Gabriola $ 400
Nanaimo Pumpkin Festival $ 400
Nanaimo Search & Rescue $ 800
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the following grants be
approved:
School District 69:
Bard to Broadway Theatre Society $ 400
District 69 Family Resource
Association $ 900
Ladies Auxiliary to Royal
Canadian Legion – Bowser $ 2,000
Lighthouse Country Business
Association $ 500
Oceanside Community Response
Network $ 300
Old School House Arts Centre $ 900
Parksville Garden & Parkland
Society $ 500
Qualicum Cat Rescue $ 500
CARRIED
Gabriola Radio Funding.
MOVED
Director Sperling, SECONDED Director Tyndall, that staff investigate and report
back to the Committee on the District’s ability to address the Gabriola Radio’s
request for funding and support in their application for a FM license through
the CRTC.
CARRIED
Pesticide Strategy.
MOVED
Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that staff contact the Cowichan
Valley Regional District regarding their newly adopted Pesticide Reduction
Strategy and investigate the viability of the RDN pursuing a similar approach.
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the minutes of the Transit
Business Plan Update Select Committee meeting held May 12, 2005 be received for
information.
CARRIED
MOVED
Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the 2005/2006 Annual Operating
Agreement (AOA) with BC Transit be approved.
MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director McNabb,
that staff be directed to proceed with a ‘Nominal Rent Tenure’ application to
Land and Water BC Inc. for the purpose of making improvements at the public
beach access at the end of Nelson Road in Cedar.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Tyndall, that this meeting
terminate.
CARRIED
TIME: 8:25 PM