REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
7:00 PM
(RDN Board Chambers)
A G E N D A
PAGES
5-16 Minutes of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting held February 10, 2009 and the Special Committee of the Whole meeting held February 3, 2009.
17-18 Phil Marchant and Cleone Ratcliffe, re Outdoor Burning, Area ‘B’.
19-25 Tom Campbell, Royal Canadian Legion, re Request for Remembrance Project Support.
26-30 Blaine Sepos, Oceanside Tourism Association, re 2008 Fourth Quarter Progress Report.
CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
31-32 Renewal of Property Management Services Contract – DTZ Barnicke.
33-42 Grants-in-Aid Advisory Committee.
FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES
FINANCE
43-59 Operating Results to December 31, 2008.
60-68 Bylaw No. 1570 - 2009 to 2013 Financial Plan.
69-87 2009 Parcel Tax Rate Bylaws.
HOSPITAL
88-92 Bylaw No. 147 - Nanaimo Regional Hospital District Annual Budget.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
BUILDING & BYLAW
93-95 Contravention of Unsightly Premises Regulatory Bylaw No. 1073 – 2128 Minto Avenue – Area ‘A’.
Delegations wishing to speak to Contravention of Unsightly Premises at 2128 Minto Avenue – Area ‘A’.
EMERGENCY PLANNING
96-99 Use of RDN Transit Buses During an Emergency or Disaster.
RECREATION AND PARKS SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION AND SOLID WASTE SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION
2009 Transit Expansion Update. (To be circulated)
SOLID WASTE
100-105 Amendment Bylaw No. 1531.01 - Solid Waste Management Regulation.
106-109 Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.12 - Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Rates.
WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES
WATER
110-113 Nanoose Bulk Water Pump Station – Use of Development Cost Charge Funds.
114-130 Water User Rate Amendments – Bylaw No.’s 1468.04, 619.15, 1172.09, 1383.05, 700.16, 1434.04, and 1097.11.
131-141 Sanitary Sewer User Rate Amendments – Bylaw No.’s 1241.05, 765.13, 422.16, and 1472.04.
District 69 Recreation Commission.
142-146 Minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held February 19, 2009. (for information)
1. That the Commission endorses the following Youth Grants:
Ballenas Secondary School Dry Grad Committee
- entertainment & rental costs 1,250
Kwalikum Secondary School Dry Grad Committee - event expenses 1,250
Oceanside Community Arts Council - World Music Program 1,300
Oceanside Minor Hockey Association - female hockey program 2,950
Qualicum Beach Fire Dept - Youth Fire Camp 1,500
Ravensong Aquatic Club - pool rental 2,500
2. That the Commission endorses the following Community Grants:
Errington Therapeutic Riding Assoc - program expenses & equipment 1,500
Lighthouse Recreation Commission - program costs 2,500
Oceanside Track & Field Club - facility improvements &equipment 1,000
Parksville Pirates Senior Ball Team - uniforms & equipment 600
Parksville Seniors Activity & Drop-in Centre 269
Parksville Seniors Athletic Group - softball equipment 2,500
3. That staff be requested to investigate the cost of the preparation and the staff implications involved in the development of a District 69 Parks and Trail Guide, including parks and trails in the City of Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach, Electoral Areas ‘E’, ‘F’, ‘G’ and ‘H’.
East Wellington/Pleasant Valley Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.
147-149 Minutes of the East Wellington/Pleasant Valley Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held January 26, 2009. (for information)
That the following recommendation be received by the Board for consideration as part of the 2009 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan deliberation process:
That the Electoral Area ‘C’ (Defined ‘D’) Community Parks Function Budget be approved as amended with the addition of $5,000 for development costs for Meadow Drive Community Park."
Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.
150-152 Minutes of the Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held January 15, 2009. (for information)
That inappropriate use and operation of ATV’s in public parks and trails which is a public safety concern and causing damage to public lands be referred to the Union of BC Municipalities for consideration and action.
Sustainability Select Committee.
153-176 Minutes of the Sustainability Select Committee meeting held February 18, 2009. (for information)
Regional Benefits of Green Buildings.
That the report be received, and that staff be directed to continue with the research projects outlined in the Green Building Action Plan and that staff investigate the development of a communications strategy to effectively explain the benefits of building green and to foster an understanding and acceptance with the community for achieving green building targets.
Proposed Hamilton Marsh Park and Development Proposal by Island Timberlands.
That the staff report entitled "Hamilton Marsh & French Creek Proposal, Island Timberlands" be received for information.
Carbon Neutral Operations and the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program.
That this report be received for information and that the RDN Sustainability Coordinator make a presentation on Carbon Neutral Operations at the upcoming Board Seminar for Strategic Planning.