REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005, 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 G. Holme                                     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

                                                            Director C. Haime                                      District of Lantzville

                                                            Director J. Manhas                                    City of Nanaimo

                                                            Director G. Korpan                                    City of Nanaimo

                                                            Director T. Krall                                         City of Nanaimo

                                                            Director L. McNabb                                    City of Nanaimo

                                                            Director L. Sherry                                      City of Nanaimo

                                                            Director B. Holdom                                   City of Nanaimo

 

Also in Attendance:

 

                                                            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

                                                            N. Tonn                                                      Recording Secretary

 

 

DELEGATIONS

 

Michael Procter, re Development Permit Application No. 60542 – Proctor & Kruse/Fern Road Consulting – 6435 & 6445 West Island Highway – Area H.

 

Mr. Proctor was not in attendance.

 

Daryell Henricks, re Development Permit and Building Permit Application Approval – 673 Imperial Drive – Area G.

 

Mr. Henricks and Ms. Wilson provided an overview of the preparation they have made in anticipation of receiving building inspection and development permit approval for a log house they wish to move to their property at 673 Imperial Drive.

 


BOARD MINUTES

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held August 23, 2005 be adopted.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Colin Haime, District of Lantzville, re District of Lantzville OCP.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Director Haime regarding the District of Lantzville’s Official Community Plan be received.

CARRIED

 

Petition Regarding Development Permit and Building Permit Application Approval – 673 Imperial Drive – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the petition regarding the Development Permit and Building Permit application approval for the placement of a log home at 673 Imperial Drive be received.

CARRIED

 

Ruth & Vagn Sorensen, re Development Variance Permit Application No. 90517 – AJA Tan Enterprises Ltd. – Blackbeard Drive & Maple Guard Drive – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Ruth and Vagn Sorensen regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. 90517 be received.

CARRIED

 

Corinne Barker, re Development Variance Permit Application No. 90517 – AJA Tan Enterprises Ltd. – Blackbeard Drive & Maple Guard Drive – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Corinne Barker regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. 90517 be received.

CARRIED

 

Howie Hambleton, re Development Variance Permit Application No. 90517 – AJA Tan Enterprises Ltd. – Blackbeard Drive & Maple Guard Drive – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Howie Hambleton regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. 90517 be received.

CARRIED

 

Melanie Ikeda, re Development Variance Permit Application No. 90517 – AJA Tan Enterprises Ltd. – Blackbeard Drive & Maple Guard Drive – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Melanie Ikeda regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. 90517 be received.

CARRIED


UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

BYLAWS

 

For Adoption.

 

Bylaw No. 500.318.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.318, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1439.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that “Extension Fire Protection Service Conversion and Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1439, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1440.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that “Nanaimo River Fire Protection Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1440, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1441.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that “Nanaimo River Fire Protection Service Area Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1441, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1444.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Korpan, that “Extension Fire Protection Service Area Capital Charge Bylaw No. 1444, 2005” be adopted.

CARRIED

 

Water User Rate Amendments – Bylaws No. 1468, 619.11, 700.12 and 1097.07.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Korpan, that Regional District of Nanaimo “Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Supply Service Area Regulations and Rates Bylaw No. 1468, 2005” be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Korpan, that Regional District of Nanaimo “Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Supply Service Area Regulations and Rates Bylaw No. 1468, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Sherry, that Regional District of Nanaimo “French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.11, 2005” be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Sherry, that Regional District of Nanaimo “French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.11, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Holdom, that Regional District of Nanaimo “Surfside Properties Specified Area Water Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.12, 2005” be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Holdom, that Regional District of Nanaimo “Surfside Properties Specified Area Water Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.12, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Holdom, that Regional District of Nanaimo “Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.07, 2005” be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Holdom, that Regional District of Nanaimo “Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.07, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Second Reading.

 

Bylaw No. 500.324.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the amended “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.324, 2005” be given 2nd reading.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the amended “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.324, 2005” proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the Public Hearing on the amended “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.324, 2005” be delegated to Director Holme or his alternate.

CARRIED

 

STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held September 13, 2005 be received for information.

CARRIED

PLANNING

 

AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS

 

Zoning Amendment Application No. ZA0501 – Keith Brown & Associates, on behalf of Nanaimo Mini Storage – 2180 South Wellington Road – Area A.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that this item be referred back to staff.

CARRIED

 

Zoning Amendment Application No. ZA0509 – Oceanside Forest Products Ltd./Keith Brown Associates Ltd. – 1429 Springhill Road – Area F.

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.08, 2005” be given 1st and 2nd reading, subject to the Conditions of Approval outlined in Schedule No. 1.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.08, 2005” proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the Public Hearing on “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.08. 2005” be delegated to Director Biggemann or his alternate.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

Development Permit Application No. 60536 – McCaul and Farrell/Allen – 927 McFeely Drive – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that Development Permit Application No. 60536 with a variance to the maximum dwelling unit height from 8.0 metres to 8.6 metres to facilitate the construction of a dwelling unit and attached garage at 927 McFeely Drive be approved according to the terms outlined in Schedule No. 1 and subject to the Board’s consideration of comments received as a result of public notification.

CARRIED

 

Development Permit Application No. 60538 – North Wind Development – 615 Viking Way - Area G.

 

Mr. Richard Dean provided additional information with respect to Development Permit Application No. 60538.

 

Mr. Beckin noted that the application was made with knowledge of the existing eagle tree covenant and provided plans for an appropriately sized dwelling.  The application will allow for a more useable back yard area.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60538, with a request to vary the front lot line setback requirement from 8.0 metres to 5.1 metres in order to permit the construction of a dwelling unit at 615 Viking Way, be approved according to the terms outlined in Schedule No. 1 and subject to the Board’s consideration of comments received as a result of public notification.

CARRIED

 

Development Permit Application No. 60542 – Proctor & Kruse/Fern Road Consulting – 6435 & 6445 West Island Highway – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60542 with variances to the side and other lot line setbacks to legalize the siting of an existing shed/carport and to facilitate the subdivision of the lands at 6435 and 6445 West Island Highway be approved according to the terms outlined in Schedule No. 1 and subject to the Board’s consideration of comments received as a result of public notification.

CARRIED


DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

Development Variance Permit Application No. 90516 – NCID/Johnston – 2100 Yellow Point Road – Area A.

 

Director Hamilton noted that this item has been withdrawn.

CARRIED

 

Development Variance Permit Application No. 90517 – AJA Tan Enterprises Ltd. – Blackbeard Drive & Maple Guard Drive – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 90517 to relax the minimum setback to a top of slope greater than 5% adjacent to a watercourse from 9.0 metres to 3.0 metres to establish a building envelope to facilitate the siting of a dwelling unit be approved according to the terms outlined in Schedule No. 1 and subject to the Board’s consideration of comments received as a result of public notification.

CARRIED

OTHER

 

Request for a Board Resolution for a Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement for the Juniper Café – 2930 Trans Canada Highway – Area A.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the Board of the Regional District of Nanaimo pass the resolution attached as Schedule No. 1 to permit patron participation entertainment at the Juniper Café subject to consideration of the comments received as a result of public notification.

CARRIED

 

Minimum Parcel Size Amendment to Bylaw No. 500 for Subdivisions Pursuant to Section 946 of the Local Government Act – Areas A, C, D, E, G & H.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.320, 2005”, as amended, be given 1st and 2nd reading.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.320, 2005” be approved to proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that the Public Hearing for proposed Amendment Bylaw No. 500.320, 2005 be delegated to Director Joe Stanhope as a representative of the Board.

CARRIED

 

Request to Reconsider the Location of Park Land Dedication – Timberlake–Jones Engineering Ltd. on behalf of Timberstone Development – Northwest Bay Road – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that the Board Resolution concerning the acceptance of park land adopted at the Regular Board Meeting held on October 26, 2004 be rescinded.

CARRIED

 


MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Holme, that the reconfigured park land proposal submitted by Timberlake-Jones Engineering Ltd., on behalf of Timberstone Development in conjunction with the subdivision of Lot 1, DL 68, Nanoose District, Plan 3940 & District Lot 68, Nanoose District Except Amended Parcel A Thereof and Except Those Parts in Plans 3940, 26680, 27026, 27376 and 30341 be accepted subject to the conditions set out in Schedule No. 1 of the staff report.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the minutes of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting held September 13, 2005 be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

EMERGENCY PLANNING

 

Landslide Compensation – Disaster Financial Assistance.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the report on landslide compensation be received for information.

CARRIED

RECREATION AND PARKS

 

Recreation Facilities and Sports Fields Services Agreements.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the District 68 Sports Field and Recreation Services Agreement for 2006-2010 be approved with the usage data for District 68 ice arenas to be based on team registration statistics and with the usage survey to be conducted in the final year of the Agreement’s term to establish cost sharing for the following agreement term.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the District 69 Sports Field Services Agreement for 2006-2010 be approved, with the usage survey to be conducted in the final year of the Agreement’s term to establish cost sharing for the following agreement term.

CARRIED

Electoral Area ‘A’ Recreation & Culture Service Establishing Bylaw No. 1467.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Electoral Area ‘A’ Recreation and Culture Service Establishing Bylaw No. 1467, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the Regional District proceed to referendum on November 19, 2005 to obtain the assent of the electors of Electoral Area ‘A’ to establish a local recreation and culture service and that the referendum question be as follows:

 

                Are you in favour of adoption of “Electoral Area ‘A’ Recreation and Culture Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1467, 2005” which would establish a service for the purpose of providing recreation and culture services and acquiring, constructing and operating recreation and culture facilities in Electoral Area ‘A’ with a property tax requisition calculated as the greater of $96,750 or an amount equal to $0.15 per $1,000 times the net taxable values for land and improvements in Electoral Area ‘A’.

CARRIED


Cedar Heritage Centre Lease Renewal.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the lease agreement between the Cedar School and Community Enhancement Society and the Regional District of Nanaimo for the use of the Cedar Heritage Centre for a five year term expiring on October 3, 2010 be approved.

CARRIED

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

 

FINANCE

 

2006 to 2011 Financial Plan Review Schedule.

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Board approve the 2006 to 2011 financial plan review schedule as amended to change the review of the 2006 to 2011 Financial Plan to Tuesday, October 18th.

CARRIED

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

 

Firefighting Vehicle Financing for Extension Fire Department.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that “Extension Fire Protection Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1470, 2005” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that “Extension Fire Protection Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1470, 2005” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Manager, Financial Services be authorized to enter into a lease agreement with the Municipal Finance Authority on behalf of the Extension Fire Department for a two year period, to complete the financing for a firefighting vehicle.

CARRIED

 

Renewal of Fire Protection Service Agreement with the Extension and District Volunteer Fire Department.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the fire services agreement with the Extension and District Volunteer Fire Department be renewed for a five year term from December 1, 2005 to December 31, 2010 and that the agreement provide for automatic five year term renewals.

CARRIED

 

Coombs-Hilliers Fire Protection Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1022.05 and Errington Fire Protection Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 821.05.

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that “Coombs-Hilliers Fire Protection Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1022.05, 2005” be introduced for three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community Services for approval.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that “Errington Fire Protection Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 821.05, 2005” be introduced for three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community Services for approval.

CARRIED


ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

 

LIQUID WASTE

 

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Registration.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the report on the Liquid Waste Department’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System be received.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the Manager and staff of the Liquid Waste Department be commended on the ISO 14001 Registration accomplishment.

CARRIED

 

Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.40 – Blackbeard and Maple Guard Drives – Area H.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the boundaries of the RDN Pump and Haul Local Service Area Bylaw 975 be amended to include Lot 1, District Lot 40, Newcastle District, Plan 16121. (Blackbeard and Maple Guard Drives in Electoral Area H).

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.40, 2005” be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

UTILITIES

 

Drinking Water/Watershed Protection Strategy.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Drinking Water/Watershed Protection Strategy report be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Board approve first year funding (2006) of up to $110,000 from the New Deal for Cities and Communities program.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Board approve the establishment of a Drinking Water/Watershed Protection Stewardship Committee and direct staff to develop a Terms of Reference and proposed membership for that committee for Board consideration.

CARRIED

 

Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 791.11 – Admiral Tryon Boulevard – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holme, that part of Admiral Tryon Boulevard (VIP62528), be included into the Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 791.11, 2005” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

 


Property Inclusion into the French Creek Water, Sewer and Streetlighting Local Service Areas – Bylaws No. 813.35, 889.36, 874.06, 1050.03 and 909.01 – Drew Road – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Krall, that community water and community sewer services be provided to Rem. Lot 1, DL 27, Nanoose Land District, Plan 30012 pursuant to Regional Growth Strategy Policy 7B.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Krall, that the full costs of the service provisions be paid by the property owners.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Krall, that “French Creek Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 813.35, 2005” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Krall, that “Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 889.36, 2005” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Krall, that “French Creek Water Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 874.06, 2005” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Krall, that “French Creek Bulk Water Supply Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1050.03, 2005” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Krall, that “Sandpiper Streetlighting Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 909.01, 2005” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

 

Northern Community Sewer Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 889.37 – Barclay Crescent Sewer Service Area.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that “Northern Community Sewer Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 889.37, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community Services for approval.

CARRIED

 

French Creek Bulk Water Supply Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1050.04 and Sandpiper Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 909.02 – to Exclude Properties Incorporated into the Town of Qualicum Beach.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holme, that “French Creek Bulk Water Supply Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1050.04, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community Services for approval.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Sandpiper Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 909.02, 2005” be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community Services for approval.

CARRIED

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

Electoral Area ‘A’ Recreation Services Study Project Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘A’ Recreation Services Study Project Advisory Committee meeting held August 16, 2005 be received for information.

CARRIED

Nanoose Bay Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Krall, that the minutes of the Nanoose Bay Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held August 22, 2005 be received for information.

CARRIED

Area ‘H’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the minutes of the Area ‘H’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held June 6, 2005 be received for information.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

Home Based Business – 2480 Andover Road – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that staff prepare a report on the request by the delegation for a home based business on the property legally described as Lot 21, District Lot 78, Plan VIP68559, Nanoose District.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

Regional Context Statement for the District of Lantzville OCP.

 

MOVED Director C. Haime, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the September 14, 2005 report, “Regional Context Statement for District of Lantzville Official Community Plan”, be received.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director C. Haime, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the June 10, 2005 District of Lantzville Regional Context Statement be accepted.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director C. Haime, SECONDED Director B. Holdom, that Regional District staff be directed to take steps to reopen the Regional Growth Strategy as per policy 8(f) to consider amendments related to the new Lantzville OCP and that a report be brought back to the Board outlining options for dealing with any inconsistencies between the Lantzville OCP and the Regional Growth Strategy through a combination of possible amendments to the RGS and possible amendments to the Regional Context Statement presented by Lantzville.

CARRIED


Regional Parks.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the current participants in the Regional Parks service requisition a one time sum of $200,000 in 2006 to pay in full the remaining $200,000 owed for the acquisition of Descanso Bay and Little Qualicum River Estuary Regional Parks. This amount will be assessed as a parcel tax charge estimated at approximately $9.11 per parcel.

 

MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the motion be amended to spread the requisition sum of $200,000 over a similar time schedule as the District of Lantzville, the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach’s phase in over the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 respectively.

CARRIED

The question was called on the main motion as amended.

 

The motion CARRIED.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the District of Lantzville contribute $31,800 with respect to 2004 and 2005 capital acquisitions funds that are due, to be paid in 2007 and 2008 in the amount of $15,900 for each year.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Regional Parks service be amended to include the three municipalities of Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the apportionment formula for acquisitions/capital in the Regional Parks Bylaw be deleted and that funding for acquisitions/capital development be obtained through parcel taxes.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that the parcel tax rate for Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and the City of Nanaimo be set at $10.00 commencing in 2006.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the parcel tax rates for the District of Lantzville, City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach be set at $2.50, $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00 in the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 respectively.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Krall, that the implementation of Regional Parks Development Cost Charges be reviewed as part of the 2006 work plan for the Board’s consideration.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Manhas, that the Regional Parks Acquisition Plan be revisited, updated and reprioritized in 2007 upon completion of the Regional Parks Development Cost Charges review. Prior to this time, lands already listed as priorities in the 2005 – 2015 Regional Parks and Trail Plan remain as priority acquisition areas.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Manhas, that the sports field and recreation facilities cost sharing agreements for District 68 and 69 be reviewed in 2006 with the intent of providing longer term agreements.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holme, that the Regional Parks Amendment Bylaw No. 1231.01 as amended, be given three readings and forwarded to the municipalities of Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach for consent and to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

Drinking Water/Watershed Protection Strategy Establishing Bylaw 1471.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Research Service Establishing Bylaw No. 1471, 2005” be introduced for three readings and consent of the participants.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director D. Haime, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Research Service Establishing Bylaw No. 1471, 2005” having received three readings and consent of the participants be forwarded to the Ministry of Community Services for approval.

CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

Development Permit and Building Permit Application Approval – 673 Imperial Drive – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that this item be referred to staff.

CARRIED

IN CAMERA

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that pursuant to Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider legal matters.

CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT

 

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

CARRIED

TIME:  8:26 PM

 

The meeting reconvened at 8:42 PM.

 

Breakwater Utility – EPCOR.

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the MOU with EPCOR be rescinded and that staff bring forward an in-camera report on the issues, a review of negotiations, and the RDN position.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the Board correspond with the Comptroller of Water Rights and request a public oral hearing be held by the Comptroller regarding EPCOR’s application for purchase of Breakwater Enterprises and advise that the RDN has an interest in acquiring Breakwater Enterprises.

CARRIED


MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the “Update: RDN Initiative to Acquire the Breakwater Enterprises Water Utility” be received.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that this meeting terminate.

CARRIED

 

 

TIME:  8:50 PM

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

CHAIRPERSON                                                                     DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR