REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2008, AT 7:00 PM IN THE

RDN BOARD CHAMBERS

 

 

Present:

                                    Director L. McNabb                    Chairperson

                                    Director J. Burnett                      Electoral Area A

                                    Director B. Sperling                    Electoral Area B

                                    Director M. Young                      Electoral Area C

                                    Alternate

                                    Director F. Van Eynde                Electoral Area E

                                    Director L. Biggemann                Electoral Area F

                                    Alternate

                                    Director L. Derkach                    Electoral Area G

                                    Director D. Bartram                    Electoral Area H

                                    Director S. Herle                         City of Parksville

                                    Alternate

                                    Director W. Maurer                     Town of Qualicum Beach

                                    Director C. Haime                       District of Lantzville

                                    Director D. Brennan                   City of Nanaimo

                                    Director G. Korpan                     City of Nanaimo

                                    Director B. Bestwick                   City of Nanaimo

                                    Director B. Holdom                    City of Nanaimo

                                    Director J. Manhas                      City of Nanaimo

                                    Alternate                                             

                                    Director J. Cameron                    City of Nanaimo

 

Also in Attendance:

 

                                    C. Mason                                    Chief Administrative Officer

                                    M. Pearse                                    Sr. Mgr. of Corporate Administration

                                    N. Avery                                     Gen. Mgr., Finance & Information Services

                                    T. Osborne                                  Gen. Mgr. of Recreation & Parks

                                    J. Finnie                                      Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services

                                    P. Thorkelsson                            Gen. Mgr. of Development Services

                                    D. Trudeau                                 Gen. Mgr. of Transportation Services

                                    N. Tonn                                      Recording Secretary

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The Chairperson welcomed Alternate Directors Derkach, Van Eynde, Maurer and Cameron to the Board meeting.

 

DELEGATIONS

 

Nancy Falconer, Canadian Cancer Society, re Pesticides and Health.

 

Ms. Falconer spoke on the link between pesticides and cancer and the need for a regular education campaign on the dangers of pesticide use. The Canadian Cancer Society is requesting that all local governments regulate a ban on the use of cosmetic pesticides and promote an education campaign which notes the risk of cosmetic pesticides and the natural environmentally sustainable alternatives that are available.

BC Transmission Corporation – Central VI Transmission Project.

 

Director Young read, for the Board’s information, correspondence received from the BCTC which notes their intent to re-examine the option of obtaining a statutory right-of-way through Block 271, which would bypass a residential property previously proposed to be included in the transmission cable system routing.

 

Jeanette Pongratz-Doyle, re BC Transmission Proposal at 2100 Nanaimo River Road – Area ‘C’.

 

Ms. Pongratz-Doyle presented a visual and verbal overview of the Gogo family history on the property at 2100 Nanaimo River Road, letters from supporting residents, concerns raised from the Drake report and noted health risks related to the exposure of high voltage power lines (electric and magnetic fields).

 

Sharon Bennett, re Proposed Routing Option for Central Vancouver Island Transmission Project.

 

Ms. Bennett spoke in support of the Gogo family and raised her concerns with BCTC’s efforts in notifying the public of their intentions and the lack of public input in the decision making. A petition containing 250 signatures of concerned residents was also presented to the Board.

 

Kathy Blackstaffe, re BCTC Proposal at 2100 Nanaimo River Road – Area ‘C’.

 

Ms. Blackstaffe provided a visual overview of the Gogo property and stressed the negative impact that the placement of high voltage power lines at such a close proximity would have on the esthetics of the property and on the health and personal safety of the family.

 

Faye Smith, re Drinking Water Watershed Protection.

 

Ms. Smith thanked the General Manager, Environmental Services and the Manager, Utilities for their involvement in the Drinking Water Watershed Protection Action Plan, and noted that the plan included the necessary tools to protect the area’s water for generations to come.

 

LATE DELEGATIONS

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Haime, that the following late delegations be permitted to address the Board.

CARRIED

Gordon Buckingham, re Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Action Plan.

 

Mr. Buckingham stressed the need to address the importance of drinking water and watershed protection and noted that the efforts of the Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Committee and the completion of their Action Plan has gone a long way in addressing many issues regarding secure and safe water supplies for the RDN for now and for the future.

 

Nanaimo & Area Land Trust (NALT), re Final Cheque Presentation for the Mount Benson Acquisition.

 

Dean Gaudry and Gail Adrienne, Nanaimo & Area Land Trust, presented the final cheque in the amount of $237,500 as their share in the partnership between the Regional District and NALT in the acquisition of Mount Benson. Ms. Adrienne also thanked RDN staff, the 2,000 donors, many volunteers and NALT staff for their participation in this project.

 


BOARD MINUTES

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Manhas, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held January 22, 2008 and the special Board meeting held February 12, 2008 be adopted.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

BC Transmission Proposal at 2100 Nanaimo River Road – Area ‘C’.

 

MOVED Director Young, SECONDED Director Burnett, that the Regional District of Nanaimo provide a letter of support for Dan and Shirley Gogo and the residents of the community of South Forks and Snuneymuxw River Roads and that BCTC also be commended for the information that they are looking at alternate routes.

CARRIED

Pesticides and Health.

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Young, that regarding pesticides and health, the Board direct Regional District staff to work with municipal staffs to develop a region wide approach to the banning of cosmetic use of pesticides.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

G. Lamoureux, Nanaimo & District Track & Field Club, and J. Brennan, School District 68, re Resurfacing of Rotary Bowl Track and Field Complex.

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Manhas, that the correspondence from the Nanaimo & District Track & Field Club and School District 68 requesting Regional District of Nanaimo’s written support of the “Help Us Stay On Track” campaign to resurface Rotary Bowl Track and Field complex be received.

CARRIED

D. Derby, Cowichan Valley Regional District, re Yellowpoint/Waterloo Fire Protection.

 

MOVED Director Korpan SECONDED Director Manhas, that the correspondence from Cowichan Valley Regional District regarding the termination of the fire protection agreement for the Yellowpoint/Waterloo areas be received.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

BYLAWS

 

Third Reading & Adoption.

 

Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.10 – Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Amendment.

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.10, 2008” be given 3rd reading.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.10, 2008” be adopted.

CARRIED

 

Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.12 – Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Amendment.

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.12, 2008” be given 3rd reading.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.12, 2008” be adopted.

CARRIED

For Adoption.

 

Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 239.03.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use Contract Authorization Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 239.03, 2007” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.341.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Bartram, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.341, 2007” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 869.07.

 

MOVED Director Derkach, SECONDED Director Burnett, that “Morningstar Streetlighting Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 869.07, 2008” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1004.02.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Korpan, that “Duke Point Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1004.02, 2007” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1445.02.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Korpan, that “Cedar Sewer Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1445.02, 2007” be adopted.

CARRIED

 

STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Manhas, that the minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held February 12, 2008 be received for information.

CARRIED


UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Development Permit Application No. 60703 (reconsideration) – Ring Contracting Ltd. – 470 Nanaimo River Road – Area ‘C’.

 

MOVED Director Young, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60703 submitted by Ring Contracting Ltd., in conjunction with the subdivision on the parcel legally described as Lot 2, Section 6, Range 5, Cranberry District, Plan VIP55807 and located at 470 Nanaimo River Road in Electoral Area ‘C’ and designated within the Watercourse Protection and Fish Habitat Protection Development Permit Areas, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 and 2 of the corresponding staff report.

CARRIED

 

Development Permit Application No. 60735 (reconsideration) and Request for Relaxation and Request to Discharge a Section 219 Covenant – Fern Road Consulting Ltd. on behalf of Meade – Lundine Lane – Area G.

 

MOVED Director Derkach, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60735 submitted by Fern Road Consulting Ltd., on behalf of M & C Meade, in conjunction with the subdivision on the parcel legally described as Lot 6, District Lot 49, Nanoose District, Plan VIP52245 and designated within the Fish Habitat Protection Development Permit Area pursuant to OCP Bylaw No. 1115, 1998, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 and 2 of the corresponding staff report.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Derkach, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the request from Fern Road Consulting Ltd., on behalf of M & C Meade, to relax the minimum 10% perimeter frontage requirement for Proposed Lots 2 and 3 in conjunction with the proposed subdivision of Lot 6, District Lot 49, Nanoose District, Plan VIP52245 be approved.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Derkach, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the request from Fern Road Consulting Ltd., on behalf of M & C Meade, to discharge the section 219 covenant concerning no further subdivision be approved subject to the conditions set out in Schedule No. 1 of the corresponding staff report.

CARRIED

PLANNING

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

Development Permit Application No. 60742 and Request for Relaxation – Chris Everett, BCLS, on behalf of Davidson – Adjacent to Norman Road – Area ‘A’.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Young, that Development Permit Application No. 60742, submitted by Chris Everett, BCLS, on behalf of F & P Davidson, in conjunction with the subdivision of the parcel legally described as Lot 1, Section 3, Range 4, Cedar District, Plan VIP53412 and designated within the Watercourse Protection and Fish Habitat Development Permit Areas, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 and 2 of the corresponding staff report.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Young, that the request for relaxation of the minimum 10% frontage requirement for Proposed Lots A and B in conjunction with the subdivision of the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 3, Range 4, Cedar District, Plan VIP53412 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 and 2 of the corresponding staff report.

CARRIED

 

Development Permit Application No. 60743 – Fern Road Consulting Ltd. on behalf of Foulds – Henry Morgan and Maple Guard Drives – Area ‘H’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that Development Permit Application No. 60743 submitted by Fern Road Consulting Ltd., on behalf of J & L Foulds, in conjunction with the subdivision on the parcel legally described as Lot 2, District Lot 36, Newcastle District, Plan VIP61726 and designated within the Environmentally Sensitive Features and Natural Hazards Development Permit Areas pursuant to the “Electoral Area ‘H’ Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1335, 2003”, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 and 2 of the corresponding staff report.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that staff be directed to prepare required amendments to “Regional District of Nanaimo Building Inspection Extended Service Establishment Bylaw No. 787, 1989” to include the parent parcel within a Building Inspection Service Area.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that staff be directed to pursue, with the Ministry of Transportation and the developer of Lot 2, VIP61726, District Lot 36, Newcastle District, and 85 Henry Morgan Drive, the connection of the gazetted road link between Henry Morgan Drive and Sundry Road in the Village Node of Bowser to enhance mobility, emergency response and safety.

CARRIED

 

Development Permit Application No. 60802 – JE Anderson & Associates, BCLS, on behalf of Dubyna – 2520 and 2528 East Wellington Road – Area ‘C’.

 

MOVED Director Young, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60802 submitted by JE Anderson, BCLS, on behalf of R Dubyna, in conjunction with the subdivision on the parcel legally described as Parcel A (DD9327N) of Section 13, Range 5, Mountain District with Exceptions and designated within the Environmentally Sensitive Areas and Fish Habitat Protection Development Permit Areas pursuant to the “East Wellington – Pleasant Valley OCP Bylaw No. 1055, 1997”, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 and 2 of the corresponding staff report.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

Development Variance Permit Application No. 90802 – Murray Hamilton on behalf of the Horne Lake Strata No. 5160 – Horne Lake – Area ‘H’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 90802 submitted by Murray Hamilton on behalf of the Horne Lake Strata Corporation Plan VIS5160, in conjunction with the subdivision on the bare land strata lots legally described as Strata Lots 1 – 400, District Lot 251, Alberni District, VIS5160 be approved subject to Schedules No. 1 and 2 of the corresponding staff report.

CARRIED


OTHER

 

Request for Relaxation and Request to Discharge a Section 219 Covenant – Fern Road Consulting Ltd. on behalf of Lundine – Lundine Lane – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Derkach, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the request from Fern Road Consulting Ltd., on behalf of J Lundine to relax the minimum 10% perimeter frontage requirement for Proposed Lots 1 and The Remainder of Lot A, in conjunction with the proposed 2 lot subdivision of Lot A, District Lot 49, Nanoose District, Plan VIP81015, be approved.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Derkach, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the request from Fern Road Consulting Ltd., on behalf of J Lundine, to discharge the section 219 covenant concerning no further subdivision be approved subject to the conditions set out in Schedule No. 1 of the corresponding staff report.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director Manhas, SECONDED Director Young, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held February 12, 2008 be received for information.

CARRIED

DELEGATIONS

 

Art Skipsey, Qualicum Beach Historical & Museum Society, re Museum Expansion.

 

MOVED Director Young, SECONDED Director Derkach, that the Board provide the Qualicum Beach Historical & Museum Society with a letter of support for their museum expansion.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

George Abbott, Minister of Health, re Meat Inspection Regulation.

 

MOVED Director Brennan, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the correspondence from the Minister of Health regarding the Regional District’s concerns with the impact of the Meat Inspection Regulation on small businesses in the Regional District and on Vancouver Island be received.

CARRIED

 

Association of Film Commissioners International, re Funding Request for Vancouver Island North Film Commission.

 

MOVED Director Van Eynde, SECONDED Director Manhas, that the letter of support from the Association of Film Commissioners International with respect to the Vancouver Island North Film Commission’s request for funding be received.

CARRIED

 

B. Sepos, Oceanside Tourism Association (OTA), re OTA 4th Quarter Progress Report, 2008 Marketing Plan and 2008 Publications.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Derkach, that the correspondence from the Oceanside Tourism Association to provide their progress report and marketing plan, be received.

CARRIED

 


South Wellington & Area Community Association, re Nanaimo Airport Expansion Plans.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that the correspondence from the South Wellington and Area Community Association regarding proposed Nanaimo Airport expansion plans, be received.

CARRIED

 

Ken & Henrietta Vanderkooi, re Development Variance Permit Application No. 90704 – Five Cedar Poultry Farm.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Manhas, that the correspondence from Ken and Henrietta Vanderkooi with respect to Development Variance Permit Application No. 90704 be received.

CARRIED

CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

 

Policy – Bylaws Not Requiring Inspector Approval.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the “Bylaws Not Requiring Inspector Approval Policy” be approved.

CARRIED

Administration & Transit Building Projects.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Manhas, that the Regional District of Nanaimo retain NSDA Architects, including their listed sub-consultants, to complete the Final Design, prepare the Tender Documents and oversee the Construction Phase of the Project for a proposed fee of $176,000 for the administration building and $132,000 for the transit facility.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Manhas, that the Board direct staff to hire sustainability and commissioning consultants for LEED certification for the administration and transit building expansion project for $95,000.

CARRIED

FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES

 

FINANCE

 

Amendments to Purchasing Policy.

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the purchasing authority limits in Policy A2.9 be established as follows:

 

                                                                                    Revised Limit

            Supervisors                                                      $             5,000

            Superintendent                                                 $           10,000

            Manager                                                           $           20,000

            General Manager                                             $           50,000

            Chief Administrative Officer                           $         150,000

CARRIED

 


MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Holdom, that a new section 8.2 under Emergencies/Legal Action be added as follows:

 

            8.2       Legal actions and claims against the Regional District may be settled with the approval of:

 

                        (a)        for amounts up to $5,000 – the General Manager, Finance & Information Services.

                        (b)        for amounts up to $25,000 – the Chief Administrative Officer.

CARRIED

Local Calling Between the Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley Regional Districts.

 

The Chairperson noted that this item has been removed from the Agenda.

 

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

BUILDING INSPECTION

 

Building Inspection Service Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 787.07.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Herle, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Building Inspection Service Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 787.07, 2008” be given three readings.

CARRIED

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT

 

Agreement for Use of Nanaimo Animal Shelter Facilities.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that the agreement between the City of Nanaimo and the Regional District of Nanaimo for use of the animal shelter at 1260 Nanaimo Lakes Road for the administration of animal control services be approved.

CARRIED

Unsightly Premises – 1989 Main Road – Area ‘A’.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Manhas, that should this matter not be rectified by May 30, 2008, pursuant to “Unsightly Premises Regulatory Bylaw No. 1073, 1996”, the Board directs the owner of the above-noted property to remove from the premises those items as set out in the attached Resolution within fourteen (14) days, or the work will be undertaken by the Regional District of Nanaimo’s agents at the owner’s cost.

CARRIED

PLANNING

 

Regional Growth Strategy Review Background Reports.

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the Regional District of Nanaimo receive the State of Sustainability implications report as outlined in Attachment 1, Shaping our Future: Implications of the State of Sustainability Report for the Regional Growth Strategy.

CARRIED


Sustainable Future Awards Program.

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the Board approve the development and implementation of the Regional District of Nanaimo Sustainable Future Awards Program, and the establishment of a Sustainable Future Awards Advisory Committee with the attached Terms of Reference.

CARRIED

Cable Bay Development Proposal.

 

City of Nanaimo Municipal Boundary Extension Request – Updated Report.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the report be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the City of Nanaimo Municipal Boundary Extension Referral be referred back to staff to prepare a more detailed technical review of the proposed boundary extension based on the Ministry of Community Services “Municipal Boundary Extension Criteria”.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Burnett, that correspondence be sent to the City of Nanaimo requesting that the application be held in abeyance until such time as a technical report is complete and the Board is able to provide a response.

DEFEATED

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the correspondence dated January 7, 2008 from the City of Nanaimo respecting OCP Amendment Application OCP00037 be referred to staff and report back to the Board.

CARRIED

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

 

LIQUID WASTE

 

2008 Water & Sewer Infrastructure Planning (Study) Grant Application.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Herle, that the Board support applications to the Ministry of Community Services for Infrastructure Planning (Study) Grant applications for the following 2008 Environmental Services program initiatives:

 

                        Liquid Waste Department

1.         Asset Management/Maintenance Planning

2.         Innovative Technology Review for French Creek Pollution Control Centre

3.         Innovative Technology Review for Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre

4.         Wet Weather Upgrade Strategy for French Creek

5.         Nanoose Pollution Control Centre Long Term Capital Planning

6.         Septic Education Program

7.         Health and Safety Audit for Pollution Control Centres

 


                        Utilities Department

1.         Well Re-Development Program Study

2.         French Creek Water Service Area Iron & Manganese Removal Study

3.         Comprehensive Capital Plan Development Strategy for the Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area

CARRIED

Package Sewage Treatment Systems Review.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Herle, that the Board accept this report for information and direct staff, as part of the Liquid Waste Management Plan review, to develop for the Board’s consideration a policy regarding the acquisition of new Package Sewage Treatment Systems within the RDN’s Urban Containment Boundary.

CARRIED

UTILITIES

 

Fairwinds Sewerage Facilities Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 947.03.

 

MOVED Director Van Eynde, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that “Fairwinds Sewerage Facilities Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 947.03, 2008” be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

Team WaterSmart Corporate Sponsorship – Fairwinds Community & Resort.

 

MOVED Director Van Eynde, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that the Board approve the request by Fairwinds Community and Resort to sponsor Team WaterSmart in the amount of $9,000 in cash and in-kind funding for a period of 5 years beginning in 2008 and ending in 2012 and that staff provide a status report after the first year.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Van Eynde, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that a letter be sent to the Fairwinds Community and Resort, thanking them for their generous sponsorship in the Team WaterSmart educational outreach program.

CARRIED

Proposed Drinking Water Watershed Protection Action Plan.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Brennan, that the Board receive the Drinking Water/Watershed Protection Action Plan.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Sperling, that the Board direct staff to proceed with the necessary preparations for a communications strategy and an electoral area wide referendum to be held in conjunction with the Local Government Elections in November of 2008 and that funding in the amount of $65,000 be included in the 2008 Electoral Area Feasibility Budgets for this purpose.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Herle, that the Electoral Area Directors meet with staff to consider the wording of the referendum question and resulting participation when the referendum results are computed.

CARRIED


RECREATION AND PARKS SERVICES

 

2008 Brant Wildlife Festival.

 

MOVED Director Maurer, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the Natures Trust of BC request for funding be referred to the Regional Parks and Trails Advisory Committee for their consideration of entering into a funding agreement for the Brant Wildlife Festival for a three year term commencing in 2009, to be funded through the Regional Parks function.

CARRIED

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Manhas, that the minutes of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee meeting held December 13, 2007 be received for information.

CARRIED

Transit Select Committee.

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the minutes of the Transit Select Committee meeting held January 17, 2008 be received for information.

CARRIED

Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Van Eynde, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held December 3, 2007 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Van Eynde, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the following resolution from the Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting be received for information:

 

            a)         That the 2008 Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks Function Provisional Budget be supported as presented.

CARRIED

Electoral Area ‘A’ Recreation and Culture Commission.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘A’ Recreation and Culture Commission meeting held January 9, 2008 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Korpan, that staff further research with School District 68 senior officials the School Board’s interest in a potential agreement with the Regional District to supply recreation and cultural services in Electoral Area ‘A’ through the Community Schools program.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Korpan, that staff explore the option of the Regional District retaining a coordinator to provide recreation and cultural services in Electoral Area ‘A’.

CARRIED

Director Brennan left the meeting, citing a possible conflict of interest with the next item.

 


MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Korpan, that staff prepare an Electoral Area ‘A’ Recreation and Culture Grant In Aid Program for review at the next Area ‘A’ Recreation and Culture Commission meeting.

CARRIED

Director Brennan returned to the meeting.

 

District 69 Recreation Commission.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Korpan that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held January 17, 2008 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that an Agreement in Principal be approved with the Under 17 Hockey Challenge Society to host the allocated tournament games at Oceanside Place, and direct staff to work with the Society to work out the details of a formal partnership contract.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Van Eynde, that funding be allocated for the U17 Hockey Challenge event from the Oceanside Place Function Budget and that the requisition be adjusted accordingly.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Young, that staff prepare a report on the safety issues and the use of fifteen passenger vans by the RDN Recreation and Parks Department.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

Nanaimo Airport Expansion Plans.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Young, that staff reply to the South Wellington & Area Community Association, advising them of the Regional District of Nanaimo’s role and authority in regard to the Nanaimo Airport Commission and advise the South Wellington & Area Community Association who they should be directing their concerns to.

CARRIED

 

SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Selection Committee Appointments.

 

Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks & Greenspace Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that Lynnette Aldcroft be appointed to the Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks and Greenspace Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2009.

CARRIED

East Wellington/Pleasant Valley Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Young, that Stephen W. Ellis and Dale Fulton be appointed to the East Wellington/Pleasant Valley Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2009.

CARRIED


 

District 69 Recreation Commission – Area ‘G’ Representative.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Brennan, that Jennifer O’Farrell be appointed to the District 69 Recreation Commission as the Electoral Area ‘G’ representative for a term ending December 31, 2008.

CARRIED

Electoral Area ‘H’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘H’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held February 15, 2008 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Korpan, that the Electoral Area ‘H’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee consider the development of the McColl Road beach access in the next budget process.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Korpan, that staff contact the Lions Club regarding the improvement of the ball field at Lighthouse Community Centre Community Park.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

Lighthouse Community Centre Society Funding Agreement.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Derkach, that the Funding Agreement with the Lighthouse Community Centre Society be approved for a three year term commencing on April 1, 2008 and ending on December 31, 2010, to be funded by the Electoral Area ‘H’ Community Park Function.

CARRIED

Zoning & Bylaw Contravention (revised report) – 2663 Barnes Road – Area ‘A’.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Korpan, that staff be directed to register a Notice of Bylaw Contravention on the subject property title pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter, and should the outstanding bylaw contravention not be resolved by June 30, 2008, further legal action be taken to ensure that the property, legally described as the westerly 10 acres of the easterly 45 acres of Section 17, Range 3, Cedar Land District, is in compliance with the “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw No. 500, 1987”, and “Building Regulation and Fees Bylaw No. 1250, 2001”.

CARRIED

Revised North Island 911 Corporation Shareholder Agreement.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Derkach, that the Regional District of Nanaimo approve and enter into a new shareholders agreement with the North Island 911 Corporation and that the Chairperson and Senior Manager, Corporate Administration be authorized to execute the amended shareholders agreement.

CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Director Brennan left the meeting citing a possible conflict of interest with the following item.

 

Resurfacing of Rotary Bowl Track and Field Complex.

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Manhas, that the letter from the Nanaimo & District Track & Field Club and School District 68 be referred back to the Nanaimo Parks and Recreation Commission’s negotiating team for their recommendation to be sent back to the Regional District Board in consultation with Regional District staff.

CARRIED
Director Brennan returned to the meeting.
 
IN CAMERA

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Manhas, that pursuant to Section 90(1)(e) and (g) of the Community Charter the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider items related to land and legal issues.

CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED Director Korpan, SECONDED Director Manhas, that this meeting adjourn to allow for an In Camera meeting.

CARRIED

 

TIME:  8:43 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                           

CHAIRPERSON                                                    SR. MGR., CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION