REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

 

BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2006

(immediately following the Regional Hospital District meeting)

 

(RDN Board Chambers)

 

 

A G E N D A

 

 

PAGES

 

1.                  CALL TO ORDER

 

                        SPECIAL PRESENTATION

 

                                   Ron Cantelon, MLA.

 

            2.         DELEGATIONS

 

                                   John New, re Manufactured Home Policy.

 

            3.         BOARD MINUTES

 

15-25                           Minutes of the Board meeting held February 28, 2006.

 

            4.         BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

 

5.                  COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

26                               Sandra Keddy, Town of Qualicum Beach, re Bunker Place Rezoning Petition.

 

            6.         UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

                                    BYLAWS

 

                                    For Adoption.

 

                                          Bylaw No. 1124.05 – Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Bylaw – Ally - 968 Surfside Drive – Area G.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                          Bylaw No. 889.41 – Northern Community Sewer Local Service Area Bylaw – Ally – 968 Surfside Drive – Area G.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                          Bylaw No. 890.03 – Municipal Benefiting Area (Parksville) Amendment Bylaw - Amendment to the Municipal Participating Area in the City of Parksville – Northern Community Sewer Service.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                          Bylaw No. 991.02 - Nanoose Bay Fire Protection Service Area Purpose Amendment Bylaw – Area E.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                          Bylaw No. 1021.06 - Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw - Inclusion of Two Properties into the Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area – Area E.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                          Bylaw No. 889.39 - Northern Community Sewer Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw – Inclusion of Two Properties into the Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area – Area E.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

27-29                                 Bylaw No. 500.329 – Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.329 – Amendment Application No. ZA0520 – Scouts Canada – Windsor Rowe on behalf of Scouts Canada – Camp Douglas – Despard Avenue – Area G.

 

                                          Public Hearing and Third Reading.

 

30-41                                 Report of the Public Hearing held March 8, 2006 with respect to Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.323 – Amendment Application ZA0510 – Cedar Estates – Cedar and Hemer Roads – Area A.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

                                          (Written submissions may be viewed at the RDN Administration Building)

 

7.         STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

7.1              ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE

 

42-45                           Minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held March 14, 2006.  (for information)

 

                        COMMUNICATION/CORRESPONDENCE

 

                              Rich Coleman, Minister of Forests and Range and Minister Responsible for Housing, re Manufactured Home Park Tenancy.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                                   That the correspondence from the Honourable Rich Coleman regarding the adequacy of compensation currently provided for manufactured home owners be received for information.

 

                        PLANNING

 

                        AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS

 

                             Amendment Application ZA0524 – Ainsley Foster on behalf of Laverne Kilner – Schoolhouse Road – Area A.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

1.     That the minutes of the Public Information Meeting held on February 27, 2006, be received.

 

2.     That “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.333, 2006” to rezone the properties legally described as Lot 1, Plan 19938, and Lot 1, Plan 22021, all of Section 13, Range 7, Cranberry District from Residential 2 Subdivision District 'F' (RS2F) to Comprehensive Development 33 (CD33) to allow the industrial use of the property be given 1st and 2nd reading.

 

3.     That "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.333, 2006” be approved to proceed to Public Hearing subject to the conditions identified in Schedule 1.

 

4.     That the Public Hearing on "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.333, 2006," be delegated to Director Burnett or his alternate.

 

                        DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

                             Development Permit Application No. 60601 – Gibson –343 Horne Lake Road - Area H.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                             Delegations wishing to speak to DP Application No. 60601.

 

                                   That Development Permit Application No. 60601 to allow the development of a house and footbridge on the property with variances to the side lot line setbacks and the watercourse setbacks at 343 Horne Lake Road 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.

 

                             Development Permit Application No. 60608 – Jill Maibach – 2093 South Wellington Road – Area A.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                             Delegations wishing to speak to DP Application No. 60608.

 

                                   That Development Permit No. 60608 to allow for the construction of one fascia sign be approved according to the terms outlined in Schedule No. 1 and subject to the Board’s consideration of the comments received as a result of public notification.

 

                             Development Permit Application No. 60610 – McKinnon/Jorgensen – 2377 Higginson Road - Area E.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                             Delegations wishing to speak to DP Application No. 60610.

 

                                   That Development Permit Application No. 60610 with variances be approved according to the terms outlined in Schedule No. 1 as amended, subject to consideration of the comments received as a result of public notification.

 

                        DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

                             Development Variance Permit Application No. 90602 – Rondeau/Jorgenson – 3437 Redden Road – Area E.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                             Delegations wishing to speak to DVP Application No. 90602.

 

                                   That Development Variance Permit Application No. 90602 to increase the maximum dwelling unit height from 8.0 metres to 12.9 metres for a dwelling at 3437 Redden Road be denied, subject to the Board’s consideration of the comments received as a result of public notification.

 

                             Development Variance Permit Application No. 90603 – Johansen – 2542 Pylades Drive – Area A.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                             Delegations wishing to speak to DVP Application No. 90603.

 

                                   That Development Variance Permit Application No. 90603 to relax the interior side and front lot line setbacks to allow an addition to a dwelling at 2542 Pylades 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.

 

                             Development Variance Permit Application No. 90604 – MacArthur – 2440 Schirra Drive – Area E.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                             Delegations wishing to speak to DVP Application No. 90604.

 

                                   That Development Variance Permit Application No. 90604 to relax the interior side lot line setback from 2 m to 1.15 m for a dwelling at 2440 Schirra 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.

 

                             Development Variance Permit Application No. 90605 – Oceanside Storage Ltd. – 1270 Alberni Highway – Area F.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                             Delegations wishing to speak to DVP Application No. 90605.

 

                                   That Development Variance Permit Application No. 90605 be approved according to the terms contained in Schedule No. 1, subject to the Board's consideration of comments received as a result of public notification.

 

                             Development Variance Permit Application No. 90606 – Allen and Parker – 2933 Dolphin Drive – Area E.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                             Delegations wishing to speak to DVP Application No. 90606.

 

                                   That Development Variance Permit Application No. 90606 for a new dwelling at 2933 Dolphin Drive be approved to relax the exterior side lot line setback and maximum dwelling unit height according to the terms of Schedule No. 1, subject to Board consideration of comments received as a result of the notification of the adjacent property owners/occupiers.

 

                        OTHER

 

                             Manufactured Home Park Tenant Relocation Policy.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                                   That the Manufactured Home Park Redevelopment Policy attached as Schedule No. 1 in the staff report be approved.

 

                             Sustainability Checklist.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                                   That staff be directed to look at the Sustainability Checklist for rezoning and development permit applications used by Port Coquitlam and that a report be prepared for the Board’s consideration on the feasibility of using such a checklist as policy for use in the RDN Electoral Areas.

 

7.2              COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

46-57                           Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held March 14, 2006. (for information)

 

                        COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

                             Dorothy Sly, Canadian Federation of University Women, re Support of KAIROS Resolution to the RDN Board.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the correspondence from the Canadian Federation of University Women regarding support of KAIROS water resolution be received for information.

 

                        ANNUAL BUDGET REPORT

 

58-69                           Financial Plan (2006 to 2011) Bylaw No. 1474.01, Fairwinds Water Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1183.05; Nanoose Water Supply Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1189.06; and Barclay Crescent Sewer Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1483.

 

                             Financial Plan 2006 to 2011 Amendment Bylaw No. 1474.01.  (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

                             Parcel Tax Rate Bylaws No. 1180.06, 1181.06, 1182.06, 1183.05, 1184.06, 1185.06, 1186.06, 1187.06, 1188.06, 1189.06, 1190.05, 1191.06, 1192.06, 1193.06, 1194.06, 1206.05, 1336.03, 1371.02, 1481, 1482 and 1483.

 

                                   Bylaw No. 1180.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                   1.    That “Arbutus Park Estates Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1180.06, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                   2.    That “Arbutus Park Estates Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1180.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1181.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Decourcey Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1181.06, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “Decourcey Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1181.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1182.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Fairwinds Sewerage Facilities Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1182.06, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “Fairwinds Sewerage Facilities Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1182.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1184.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “French Creek Sewerage Facilities Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1184.06, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “French Creek Sewerage Facilities Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1184.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1185.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “French Creek Bulk Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1185.06, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “French Creek Bulk Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1185.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1186.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “French Creek Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1186.06, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “French Creek Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1186.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1187.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Madrona Point Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1187.06, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “Madrona Point Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1187.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1188.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1188.06, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1188.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1190.05  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1190.05, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1190.05, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1191.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “San Pareil Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1191.06, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “San Pareil Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1191.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1192.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1192.06, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1192.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1193.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Surfside Properties Water Supply Specified Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1193.06, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “Surfside Properties Water Supply Specified Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1193.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1194.06  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1194.06, 2006” be introduced and read three rimes.

 

                                    2.   That “West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1194.06, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1206.05  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Morningstar Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1206.05, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “Morningstar Water Local Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1206.05, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1336.03  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Driftwood Water Supply Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1336.03, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    2.   That “Driftwood Water Supply Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1336.03, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1371.02  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Englishman River Community Water Supply Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1371.02, 2006” be introduced for first three readings.

 

                                    2.   That “Englishman River Community Water Supply Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw No. 1371.02, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1481  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Supply Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1481, 2006” be introduced for first three readings.

 

                                    2.   That “Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Supply Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1481, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1482  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    1.   That “Melrose Terrace Water Supply Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1482, 2006” be introduced for first three readings.

 

                                    2.   That “Melrose Terrace Water Supply Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1482, 2006 having received three readings be adopted.

 

                        BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

                             Water Resolution.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

WHEREAS March 22 is World Water Day;

 

AND WHEREAS one in six people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water;

 

AND WHEREAS the UN Conference on Water in 1977 in Mar del Plata affirmed the right of all persons to access clean drinking water in order to satisfy their fundamental needs;

 

AND WHEREAS current World Bank loans for water services in developing countries frequently require the privatization of those services or an increase in water prices, thereby jeopardizing citizens’ access to safe drinking water;

 

AND WHEREAS on September 11, 2005 the Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities passed a resolution calling on the federal government “to urge the World Bank to ensure access to clean, affordable water for the world’s poor, and strengthen the role of the public sector and individual communities in setting water policies and delivering and regulating water services”;

 

AND WHEREAS “KAIROS Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives” has asked Canadian municipalities to assist in its effort to have the federal government recognize water as a common good and access to drinking water as a basic human right;

 

AND WHEREAS 105 municipalities to date all across Canada have supported this initiative;

 

AND WHEREAS the Regional District of Nanaimo has acknowledged the importance of public control of its own water systems;

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Regional District of Nanaimo ensure access to clean, safe water for all, now and for future generations by supporting publicly controlled water services that have genuine community participation, and protect and preserve natural sources of water for all life.

 

AND BE IT RESOLVED that the Regional District of Nanaimo call on the Government of British Columbia, provincially, nationally and internationally to support publicly controlled water services that have genuine community participation, and protect and preserve natural sources of water for all life.

 

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Regional District of Nanaimo call on the Government of Canada, nationally and internationally, to support publicly controlled water services that have genuine community participation, and protect and preserve natural sources of water for all life and oppose measures in federal, bilateral or multilateral agreements and policies that promote the privatization of water services.

 

                        COMMUNITY SERVICES

 

                             Request for the Use of Regional District Property.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the Nanaimo Search and Rescue request for the use of RDN property be declined until an assessment of future Regional District space and land needs is undertaken and a longer term strategy for the use of the property is developed.

 

                        RECREATION AND PARKS

 

                             Electoral Area ‘A’ Recreation and Culture Service Delivery.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the Regional Board implement a Recreation and Cultural Master Plan process to better identify the recreation and cultural services that are required by Electoral Area ‘A’, and that the Terms of Reference for the project (Appendix 2 of the staff report) be approved.

 

                             Horne Lake Regional Park Operations Plan Update.  (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

                             1.    That the Memorandum of Understanding with Island Pacific Adventures Ltd. to provide for a 5 year operating agreement for Horne Lake Regional Park and for a potential longer term agreement, be approved.

 

                             2.    That the regional parks operations budget be adjusted as part of the final 2006 budget approval process, to provide for a $33,000 tax requisition increase to allow for infrastructure expenditures at Horne Lake Regional Park.

 

                        REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT

 

                             Canada – BC Environmental Farm Program.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the report about the Canada – BC Environmental Farm Program be received.

 

                        CORPORATE SERVICES

 

                        FINANCE

 

                             Bylaws to Complete the Borrowing of Funds for the Purchase of Mt. Benson Regional Park – Regional Parks Service Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1480 and Interim Financing (Regional Parks) Bylaw No. 1484.  (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

1.    That “Regional District of Nanaimo (Regional Parks Service) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1480, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

 

2.    That “Regional District of Nanaimo Interim Financing (Regional Parks) Bylaw No. 1484, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

 

                        ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

 

                        UTILITIES

 

                             Water Bill Adjustments Due to Leaks – Proposed Regulations and Rates Bylaw Amendments – Bylaws No. 619.13, 700.14, 1097.09, 1172.07, 1383.03, 1434.02 and 1468.02.

 

                             Bylaw No. 619.13  (All Directors – 2/3)

 

                                   1.    That “Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.13, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

 

                                   2.     That “Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.13, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                             Bylaw No. 700.14  (All Directors – 2/3)

 

                                   1.     That “Regional District of Nanaimo Surfside Properties Water Supply Specified Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.14, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

 

                                   2.     That “Regional District of Nanaimo Surfside Properties Water Supply Specified Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.14, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                             Bylaw No. 1097.09  (All Directors – 2/3)

 

                                   1.     That “Regional District of Nanaimo Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.09, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

 

                                   2.     That “Regional District of Nanaimo Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.09, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                             Bylaw No. 1172.07  (All Directors – 2/3)

 

                                   1.     That “Regional District of Nanaimo San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1172.07, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

 

                                   2.     That “Regional District of Nanaimo San Pareil Water Supply Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1172.07, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                             Bylaw No. 1383.03  (All Directors – 2/3)

 

                                   1.     That Regional District of Nanaimo “Englishman River Community Water Supply Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1383.03, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

 

                                   2.     That Regional District of Nanaimo “Englishman River Community Water Supply Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1383.03, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                             Bylaw No. 1434.02  (All Directors – 2/3)

 

                                   1.     That Regional District of Nanaimo “Melrose Terrace Water Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1434.02, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

 

                                   2.     That Regional District of Nanaimo “Melrose Terrace Water Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1434.02, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                             Bylaw No. 1468.02  (All Directors – 2/3)

 

                                   1.     That Regional District of Nanaimo “Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1468.02, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

 

                                   2.     That Regional District of Nanaimo “Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Local Service Area Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1468.02, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

 

                             Proposed Terms of Reference for the Drinking Water/Watershed Protection Stewardship Committee.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                   That the Drinking Water/Watershed Protection Stewardship Committee Terms of Reference be approved.

 

                        COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

                             Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                   That the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held February 6, 2006 be received for information.

 

                             Regional Parks and Trails Advisory Committee.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                   That the minutes of the Regional Parks and Trails Advisory Committee meeting held February 21, 2006 be received for information.

 

                             Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee.

 

                                   (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                   1.   That the minutes of the Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee meeting held March 2, 2006 be received for information.

 

                                   2.   That the Public Consultation Summary – District 69 Transit Proposal Report be received for information.

 

                                   (EA’s E, G, Parksville & Qualicum Beach – Weighted Vote)

 

                                   3.   That the District 69 Transit Proposal – Final Report recommendations as outlined below be approved:

 

(a)   That staff proceed to refine service changes for District 69 transit for implementation in July.

 

(b)   That the 2006 requisitions be apportioned on the basis of 2005 service levels as outlined in the staff report.

 

(c)   That staff work with the participants to amend the cost sharing formula for 2007 and subsequent years to provide for more certainty of costs over a period of time, a mechanism to allow notice of change requests to be planned for in a more systematic way and an opportunity for a participant to accept or reject a change in their service levels and cost structure.

 

(d)   That any identifiable cost savings from the 2006 schedule changes be considered for retroactive adjustment to the participants in 2007 in recognition of no change in the cost apportionment formula for 2006.

 

                                   (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                   4.   That a letter be forwarded to BC Transit with a copy to the Minister, indicating that additional provincial funding assistance is required to provide for the required levels of transit service in the Regional District of Nanaimo.

 

                             Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                   That the minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held March 2, 2006 be received for information.

 

                              Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                   That the minutes of the Emergency Preparedness Standing Committee meeting held February 16, 2006 be received for information.

 

7.3              EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

            7.4       COMMISSIONS

 

7.5       SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

8.                  ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

70-71                           Contract for Bird Control at Regional Landfill.  (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

72-74                           Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre Biosolids Hauling and Beneficial Reuse Quote Results.  (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

75-76                           Request for Temporary Change to a Liquor Licence – Cassidy Inn – Area A.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

77-78                           2006 Emergency Planning Program Funding Application.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

79-90                           Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 1469.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – 2/3)

 

                                    Partners for Climate Protection Program Update.  (Report to be circulated)

 

9.                  ADDENDUM

10.              BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

            11.       NEW BUSINESS

 

            12.       BOARD INFORMATION  (Separate enclosure on blue paper)

13.              ADJOURNMENT

14.       IN CAMERA

 

                               That pursuant to Section 90(1) (a) of the Community Charter the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider items related to personnel issues.