REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

 

MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2006, AT 7:00 PM

IN THE RDN BOARD CHAMBERS

 

 

Present:

                                       Director J. Stanhope                                 Chairperson

                                       Director J. Burnett                                      Electoral Area A

                                       Director B. Sperling                                   Electoral Area B

                                       Director M. Young                                      Electoral Area C

                                       Director G. Holme                                      Electoral Area E

                                       Director L. Biggemann                              Electoral Area F

                                       Director D. Bartram                                    Electoral Area H

                                       Director B. Johnston                                 City of Parksville

                                       Director T. Westbroek                               Town of Qualicum Beach

                                       Alternate

                                       Director B. Dempsey                                  District of Lantzville

                                       Director B. Bestwick                                   City of Nanaimo

                                       Director B. Holdom                                    City of Nanaimo

                                       Director D. Brennan                                   City of Nanaimo

                                       Director L. McNabb                                    City of Nanaimo

                                       Alternate

                                       Director J. Cameron                                  City of Nanaimo

                                       Director J. Manhas                                    City of Nanaimo

 

Also in Attendance:

 

                                       C. Mason                                                    Chief Administrative Officer

                                       T. Osborne                                                 General Manager of Recreation & Parks

                                       J. Finnie                                                      General Manager of Environmental Services

                                       M. Pearse                                                    Manager of Administrative Services

                                       N. Avery                                                      Manager of Financial Services

                                       W. Moorman                                               Manager of Engineering Standards & Subdivision

                                       H. Koolman                                                 Manager of Building Inspection & Enforcement

                                       J. Llewellyn                                                 Manager of Community Planning

                                       N. Tonn                                                       Recording Secretary

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The Chairperson welcomed Alternate Directors Cameron and Dempsey to the meeting.

 

DELEGATIONS

 

Harold Robinson, re Building Permit for 2991 Northwest Bay Road – Area E.

 

Mr. Robinson reviewed the submission presented to the Board at an earlier meeting by Poul Rosen and provided information with respect to his property at 2991 Northwest Bay Road.

 

Poul Rosen, re Building Permit for 2991 Northwest Bay Road – Area E.

 

Mr. Rosen provided a written information update and spoke on his concerns with approval of a building permit for 2991 Northwest Bay Road.  Mr. Thomas McArthur also spoke in opposition to this permit approval.

 

Nick & Karen Shearer, re RDN Building Bylaw.

 

Mr. Shearer made himself available for questions regarding his property at 3697 Dolphin Drive.

MINUTES

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held May 9, 2006 be adopted.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Harold and Marianne Robinson, re Building Permit for 2991 Northwest Bay Road – Area E.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the correspondence from Harold and Marianne Robinson regarding a building permit for 2991 Northwest Bay Road be received.

CARRIED

Ross Peterson, re Building Permit for 2991 Northwest Bay Road – Area E.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the correspondence from Ross Peterson regarding the building permit for 2991 Northwest Bay Road be received.

CARRIED

CORPORATE SERVICES

 

FINANCE

 

Nanaimo River Fire Protection Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1488.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Young, that “Regional District of Nanaimo (Nanaimo River Fire Protection) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1488, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Young, that “Regional District of Nanaimo (Nanaimo River Fire Protection) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1488, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Security Issuing (City of Nanaimo New Nanaimo Center) Bylaw No. 1489.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Security Issuing (City of Nanaimo New Nanaimo Center) Bylaw No. 1489, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Security Issuing (City of Nanaimo New Nanaimo Center) Bylaw No. 1489, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 

Barclay Crescent Sewer Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1486 and Interim Financing Barclay Crescent Sewer Bylaw No. 1487.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo (Barclay Crescent Sewer) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1486, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

 


MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo (Barclay Crescent Sewer) Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1486, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Interim Financing (Barclay Crescent Sewer) Bylaw No. 1487, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Interim Financing (Barclay Crescent Sewer) Bylaw No. 1487, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

HOSPITAL

 

Nanaimo Regional Hospital District Capital Projects (2005) Bylaw No. 139.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Johnston, that “Nanaimo Regional Hospital District Capital Projects (2005) Bylaw No. 139, 2006” be introduced for first three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Johnston, that “Nanaimo Regional Hospital District Capital Projects (2005) Bylaw No. 139, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

BUILDING INSPECTION

 

Section 57 of the Community Charter – Contravention of Bylaws.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, that a notice be filed against the titles of the properties listed, pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter.

 

               a)              Lot 18, District Lot 8, Plan 20762, Nanoose Land District, 3697 Dolphin Drive, Electoral Area ‘E’, owned by N. and K. Shearer.

CARRIED

Marijuana Grow Op Remediation – 909 Esslinger Road – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, that a notice be placed on the title of the 909 Esslinger Road legally described as Lot 24, District Lot 81, Plan VIP56034, Nanoose Land District and enforcement of Regional District of Nanaimo bylaws be pursued.

CARRIED

SUBDIVISIONS AND ENGINEERING STANDARDS

 

Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 791.14 – Northwest Bay Road – Area E.

 

MOVED Director Brennan SECONDED Director Holme,:

 

1.            That the parcels legally described as Lot 1, DL 68, Plan 3940 except for part in Plan VIP80339; DL 68 Except Amended Parcel A Thereof and Except Those Parts in Plans 3940, 26680, 27026, 27376, 30341 and VIP80336, all within the Nanoose Land District, be included in the Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area.

 

2.            That “Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 791.14, 2006” be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

 

LIQUID WASTE

 

Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.43 – 7357 Industrial Road – District of Lantzville.

 

MOVED Director Dempsey, SECONDED Director Brennan,:

 

1.            That the boundaries of the RDN Pump and Haul Local Service Area Bylaw 975 be amended to include Lot 15, District Lot 44, Wellington District, Plan 15245 (Industrial Road in the District of Lantzville).

 

2.            That “Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.43, 2006” be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

CARRIED

Flamingo Drive Sewer Servicing Request – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holdom, that this item be referred back to staff.

CARRIED

Wastewater Engineering Servicing Contract Extension.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Brennan, that staff be directed to extend the wastewater engineering services contract with Associated Engineering (BC) Ltd. for an additional two year term expiring June 2008.

CARRIED

SOLID WASTE

 

2006 Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.09.

 

MOVED Director Brennan, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.09, 2006” be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Brennan, SECONDED Director Holdom, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.09, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

 

Church Road Transfer Station Solid Waste Hauling Services Contract – Regional Landfill.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Manhas, that a 5-year contract for the provision of solid waste hauling services from the Church Road Transfer Station for 2006 to 2011 be awarded to Bobell Trucking at a cost of $1,593,154.

CARRIED


UTILITIES

 

Planning Services Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1259.04.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Planning Services Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1259.04, 2006” be introduced for three readings.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Planning Services Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1259.04, 2006” having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED

Lantzville West Water System (Rumming Road) – Request for RDN Ownership and Operation.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Young,:

 

1.             That staff confirm with the Ministry of Environment that we intend to access funds offered to undertake a review of the Lantzville West Water System in the fall of 2006.

 

2.             That staff be directed to proceed with an engineering review of the Lantzville West Water System.

CARRIED

RECREATION AND PARKS SERVICES

 

Lighthouse Community Centre Society Funding Agreement.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the Regional District of Nanaimo approve the revised Agreement with the Lighthouse Community Centre Society which includes the addition of Section 4.6 to provide $1,000 in 2006 and $1,000 in 2007 for operational and maintenance costs for the Lighthouse Community Centre to be funded by the Electoral Area ‘H’ Community Park Function.

CARRIED

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

Nanoose Bay Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Nanoose Bay Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held April 3, 2006 be received for information.

CARRIED

Regional Growth Monitoring Advisory Committee/State of Sustainability Project.

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Regional Growth Monitoring Advisory Committee/State of Sustainability Project meeting held May 17 and May 31, 2006 be received for information.

CARRIED

District 69 Recreation Commission.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held May 18, 2006 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Johnston, that the Regional Board approve the recommendations from the District 69 Recreation Commission Grants Committee for the following Community Recreation Grants:

 

District 69 Community Recreation Grants

 

Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society                                                                                                         $                533

Ballenas Secondary School Dry Grad Committee – beautifying legacy                                                                 $             1,000

Bard to Broadway Theatre Society – adult program                                                                                                 $             2,000

Deep Bay Celebration                                                                                                                                                  $             2,000

Errington Therapeutic Riding Association                                                                                                                $             1,265

Mid-Island Wildlife Watch Society – Brant Festival                                                                                                  $             1,000

Nicolls Park Revitalization Project                                                                                                                              $             1,000

Parksville & Dist. Assoc. for Community Living Operation Track Shoes                                                               $             1,500

Parksville Grand Pappies – Slo-Pitch                                                                                                                        $             2,400

Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club                                                                                                                          $             3,100

Ravensong Aquatic Club                                                                                                                                             $             2,500

Ravensong Masters Swim Club                                                                                                                                  $             1,900

Vancouver Island Opera (formerly Oceanside Lyric Ensemble)                                                                             $             2,500

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Regional Board approve the recommendations from the District 69 Recreation Commissions Grants Committee for the following Youth Recreation Grants:

 

District 69 Youth Recreation Grants

 

Ballenas Secondary School Dry Grad Committee – dry grad event                                                                       $             1,000

Bard to Broadway Theatre Society – youth program                                                                                                $             2,500

District 69 Family Resource Association                                                                                                                   $             3,600

District 69 Minor Softball                                                                                                                                              $                410

Kidfest                                                                                                                                                                            $             1,500

Nanoose Bay Parent’s Advisory Council                                                                                                                   $             1,000

Parksville Royals Baseball                                                                                                                                          $             4,500

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the District 69 Recreation Commission and Regional Board accept and approve the Oceanside Community Arts Councils’ late application for a Youth Recreation Grant in the amount of $750.00.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

 

Environmental Officer Position.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, that staff investigate the possibility of hiring an Environmental Officer position within the Regional District budget or in conjunction with member municipalities.

CARRIED


ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, that this meeting terminate.

CARRIED

 

TIME:   7:54 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                              

CHAIRPERSON