REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON

TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2005, AT 7:10 PM IN THE

RDN BOARD CHAMBERS

 

 

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.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Planning Services Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1259.02, 2005” be adopted.

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

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

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

NEW BUSINESS

 

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.

CARRIED


SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee.

 

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.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

Transfer of Security – Gainsburg Road – Area H.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the security bond collected for the Gainsburg Road subdivision be transferred to the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection.

CARRIED

Barclay Crescent Sewer Initiative – Design/Build Contract Award – Area G.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Regional District of Nanaimo award the Design/Build contract for the Barclay Crescent Sewer Initiative Project to Hub Excavating Ltd. as the prime contractor and with McElhanney Engineering Services Ltd. as the prime engineering consultant for a total price of $2,219,000.00 recognizing that additional allowances for contingencies will need to be authorized within the scope of the construction project and approved budget.

CARRIED

Nelson Road Boat Ramp Improvement – Area A.

 

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.

CARRIED

 

Zoning Amendment Application No. ZA0413 – Wendy Huntbatch – 2116 Alberni Highway – Area F.

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the report containing an update on the status of Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.06, 2004 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that final approval of “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.06, 2004” not be provided until the Regional District receives written confirmation from the ALC that the proposed uses are permitted on the subject property.

CARRIED

 

RDN Hotel Room Tax Collection Service Establishing Bylaw No. 1429 and RDN Additional Hotel Room Tax Levy Bylaw No. 1430.

 

MOVED Director Longmuir, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Hotel Room Tax Collection Service Establishing Bylaw No. 1429, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Longmuir, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Additional Hotel Room Tax Levy Bylaw No. 1430, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

 

Project Definition Mission – RDN Partnership with Sunyani, Ghana.

 

MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Board receive the update regarding the partnership project between the RDN and the Sunyani Municipal Assembly.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Tyndall, that this meeting terminate.

CARRIED

TIME:  8:25 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

CHAIRPERSON                                                                        DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR