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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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