REGIONAL DISTRICT OF
MINUTES
OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2007 AT 7:25 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 S. Herle City of
Director T. Westbroek Town of
Alternate
Director M. Unger City of
Director L. McNabb City of
Director B. Holdom City of
Director D. Brennan City of
Director J. Manhas City of
Also in Attendance:
C. Mason Chief
Administrative Officer
M. Pearse Senior Manager,
Corporate Administration
J. Finnie General Manager of
Environmental Services
D. Trudeau General
Manager of Transportation Services
N. Avery General Manager
of Finance & Information Services
T. Osborne General
Manager of Recreation & Parks
G. Garbutt Manager
of Current Planning
N. Tonn Recording
Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairperson welcomed
Alternate Director Unger to the meeting.
DELEGATIONS
Tom Bird, Brian Dane, Ian Birtwell, re
Mr. K. Kirkwood presented
an overview of the Nile Creek Enhancement Society and their efforts to restore
fish habitat areas within the Regional District and formally invited the Board
to visit their site. Mr. Bird raised the Society’s concerns with respect to the
Island Scallops proposal and its impact on biological, environmental,
commercial resources and community socio-economics and requested a letter of
support to have a full review done by Transport
LATE DELEGATIONS
MOVED Director Bartram,
SECONDED Director Holme, that a late delegation be permitted to address the
Committee.
CARRIED
Barb Bunting, re
Ms. Bunting provided
information on their proposal to change the method of farming for Island
Scallops within their existing license.
MOVED Director Bartram,
SECONDED Director Westbroek, that RDN staff be directed to send a letter to
Provincial and Federal authorities acknowledging that although it is outside
local government jurisdiction, we request that a full environmental assessment
of Island Scallops’ proposal to farm scallops off the east coast of Vancouver
Island be carried out and that we be advised of the results.
CARRIED
MINUTES
MOVED Director Manhas,
SECONDED Director Young, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting
held March 13, 2007 be adopted.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
James Warren, Comox Strathcona Regional District, re Local
Calling Area Expansion – Southern Baynes Sound and Northern Portions of the
Regional District of
MOVED Director Bartram,
SECONDED Director Brennan, that the correspondence from the Comox Strathcona
Regional District regarding support for the expansion of the CSRD local calling
area be received.
CARRIED
Douglas Backhouse,
MOVED Director Bartram,
SECONDED Director Brennan, that the correspondence from the Island Corridor
Foundation regarding a request for funds to offset property taxes paid to the
Regional District of Nanaimo in 2007 be received.
CARRIED
CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES
FINANCE
& INFORMATION SERVICES
2006
Consolidated Financial Statements.
MOVED Director Manhas, SECONDED Director Bartram,
that the 2006 Consolidated Financial Statements and associated financial
schedules be received.
CARRIED
Southern
Community Sewer Service Area Capital Charge Bylaw No. 1257.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Holdom,
that “Southern Community Sewer Service Area Capital Charge Bylaw No. 1257,
2007” be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Holdom,
that “Southern Community Sewer Service Area Capital Charge Bylaw No. 1257,
2007” having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
District
of Lantzville Sewer Benefiting Area Bylaw No. 1527.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Herle,
that “District of Lantzville Sewer Benefiting Area Bylaw No. 1527, 2007” be
introduced for three readings and be forwarded to the District of Lantzville
for consent.
CARRIED
City
of
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Brennan,
that “City of Nanaimo Municipal Benefiting Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1216.03,
2007” be introduced for three readings and be forwarded to the City of
CARRIED
Duke
Point Sewer Local Service Area Capital Charge Bylaw No. 1523.
MOVED Director Brennan, SECONDED Director Holdom,
that “Duke Point Sewer Local Service Area Capital Charge Bylaw No. 1523, 2007”
be introduced and read three times.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Brennan, SECONDED Director Holdom,
that “Duke Point Sewer Local Service Area Capital Charge Bylaw No. 1523, 2007”
having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PLANNING
2006
Statistics
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Bartram,
that the 2006 Statistics Canada Census information be received for information.
CARRIED
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
SOLID WASTE
Rubber Tire Wheel Loader for
MOVED Director McNabb,
SECONDED Director Biggemann, that Great West Equipment be awarded the supply of
a Volvo L70E Rubber Tire Wheel Loader for the Church Road Transfer Station for
a net cost of $146,800.
CARRIED
UTILITIES
Water Service Areas – User Rate Review – Bylaw Nos. 1468.03,
619.14, 1172.08, 1383.04, 700.15, 1434.03 and 1097.10.
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that Bylaws No. 1468.03, 619.14, 1172.08, 1383.04,
700.15, 1434.03 and 1097.10 be rescinded at third reading.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1468.03.
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Supply Service Area
Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1468.03, 2007” be given third reading
as amended.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Supply Service Area
Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1468.03, 2007” be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 619.14.
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area
Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.14, 2007” be given third reading
as amended.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area
Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.14, 2007” be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1172.08.
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “San Pareil Specified Area Water Regulations and
Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1172.08, 2007” be given third reading as amended.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “San Pareil Specified Area Water Regulations and
Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1172.08, 2007” be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1383.04.
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Englishman River Specified Area Water
Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1383.04, 2007” be given third reading
as amended.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Englishman River Specified Area Water
Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1383.04, 2007” be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 700.15.
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Surfside Properties Specified Area Water
Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.15, 2007” be given third reading
as amended.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Surfside Properties Specified Area Water
Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.15, 2007” be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1434.03.
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1097.10.
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area
Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.10, 2007” be given third reading
as amended.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that “Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area
Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.10, 2007” be adopted.
CARRIED
RECREATION AND PARKS SERVICES
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED
Director Herle, that the letter of support to the
CARRIED
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
2007/2008
Annual Operating Agreement – RDN/BC Transit.
MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED
Director Brennan, that the 2007/2008 Annual Operating Agreement (AOA) with BC
Transit be approved.
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 March 15, 2007 be
received for information.
CARRIED
Transit Select Committee.
MOVED Director McNabb,
SECONDED Director Herle, that the minutes of the Transit Select Committee
meeting held March 22, 2007 be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director McNabb,
SECONDED Director Herle, that staff be directed to advise BC Transit that the
RDN is interested in taking advantage of the increased funding for expansion
and that staff be directed to bring back options to the Board that provide
detailed information on the financial impacts to the participants.
CARRIED
Drinking Water Watershed Protection Stewardship Committee.
MOVED Director Bartram,
SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the minutes of the Drinking Water Watershed
Protection Stewardship Committee meeting held February 7, 2007 be received for
information.
CARRIED
District 69 Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Bartram,
SECONDED Director Herle, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation
Commission meeting held March 15, 2007 be received for information.
CARRIED
Area ‘A’ Recreation and Culture Services Master Plan Project
Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Burnett,
SECONDED Director Young, that the minutes of the Area ‘A’ Recreation and
Culture Services Master Plan Project Advisory Committee meetings held March 12
and April 2, 2007 be received for information.
CARRIED
Area ‘E’ Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Area ‘E’ Parks and Open
Spaces Advisory Committee meeting held February 5, 2007 be received for
information.
CARRIED
Area ‘H’ Parks and Open Spaces Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Bartram,
SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the minutes of the Area ‘H’ Parks and Open
Spaces Advisory Committee meeting held February 16, 2007 be received for
information.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS
Comox Strathcona Regional District Local Calling Area
Expansion.
MOVED Director Bartram,
SECONDED Director Herle, that the RDN support the CSRD in determining the cost
of expanding a local calling area to include southern Baynes Sound and northern
portions of the Regional District of Nanaimo and that staff advise the CSRD
Board of the RDN Board’s decision.
CARRIED
Request to Offset Property Taxes to RDN –
MOVED Director Westbroek,
SECONDED Director Brennan, that the Island Corridor Foundation’s request for a
grant-in-aid to offset property taxes paid to the Regional District of Nanaimo
in 2007 be referred to the
CARRIED
The Chairperson was
requested to bring forward an update verbal report on the Island Corridor
Foundation. Mr. Backhouse, Executive Director of Island Corridor Foundation
will be invited to attend an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting.
Volunteer Appreciation Week.
The Chairperson thanked on
behalf of the Board, all the volunteers who dedicate their time to numerous
tasks within the Regional District of Nanaimo and encouraged others to come
forward.
Procedure Bylaw.
MOVED Director McNabb,
SECONDED Director Manhas, that staff review the procedure bylaw with particular
emphasis on the Electoral Area Planning Committee time allotment for
delegations and report back to the Board.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Holme,
SECONDED Director Unger, that this meeting terminate.
CARRIED
TIME: 8:17 PM
CHAIRPERSON