REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010

7:00 PM

 

(RDN Board Chambers)

 

 

A G E N D A

 

 

PAGES

 

                        CALL TO ORDER

 

                        DELEGATIONS

 

6                            Linda & Chuck Addison, re Growth Strategy Amendment to Support Zoning & OCP Amendment Application No. 0604.

 

7                            Ruth Sharun, Nanaimo Marine Rescue Society, re Overview of Society Operations & Current Initiatives.

 

                        MINUTES

 

8 - 14                      Minutes of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting held February 9, 2010.

 

                        BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

 

                        COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

15                           Miles Phillips, Cowichan Energy Alternatives Society, re Request for Letter of Support.

 

16 - 17                    Bob Maling, Homeowner Protection Office, re Proposed Expansion of Building Inspection Service.

 

                        UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

                        FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES

 

                        FINANCE

 

18 - 22                    Bylaw No. 149 - Regional Hospital District 2010 Annual Budget.

 

23 - 32                    Bylaw No. 1597 - 2010 to 2014 Financial Plan.

 

                                    Delegations wishing to speak to the Financial Plan.

 

33 - 37                    Policy A1.15 - Proposed Amendment to Provide for Reimbursement of Telecommunication Devices.

 

38 - 44                    Bylaws No. 1532.02 & 1596 – Amend User Rates and Establish a Parcel Tax for the Cedar Sewer Service.

 

45 - 64                    Bylaws No. 1567.01, 1568.01, 1569.01, 1336.07, 1483.04 & 1525.02 - Amend Parcel Tax Rates for Water, Sewer, Fire Protection and Crime Prevention/ Community Justice Services.

 

65 - 83                    Operating Results for the Period Ending December 31, 2009.

 

                        DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

                        BUILDING & BYLAW

 

84 - 97                    Bylaws No. 787.13, 1250.05 & 1595 - Amend the Building Inspection Service Establishment, Regulatory and Fees & Charges Bylaws.

 

98 - 103                  District 69 Animal Control Services - Kenneling Agreement.

 

                        PLANNING

 

104 - 106                Building Inspection Service – Proposed Policy Respecting the Requirement for Inclusion of New Subdivisions Within the Service Area.

 

                        REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY UTILITIES

 

                        WASTEWATER

 

107 - 115                Bylaws No. 1021.08 & 889.55 - Amend the Boundaries of the Pacific Shores and Northern Community Sewer Services to Include an Area ‘E’ Property.

 

116 - 120                Bylaw No. 1577 - Reduction of Sewer Development Cost Charges for Not-for-Profit Rental Housing (Northern Community, Southern Community, Duke Point & Fairwinds Sewer Services).

 

121 - 122                Southern Community Sewer Service - Biosolids Contract Extension.

 

123 - 126                Northern Community Sewer Service - Insurance Release for Roof Repair at French Creek Pollution Control Centre.

 

127 - 131                Northern & Southern Community Sewer Services - Assignment Award & Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaws No. 1593 & 1594.

 

                        WATER

 

132 - 133                Convening for Action on Vancouver Island - 2009 Activities.

 

134 - 135                Update - Toilet Replacement Incentive Program.

 

136 - 154                Bylaws No. 619.17, 700.18, 1097.13, 1172.11, 1383.07, 1434.06 & 1468.06 - Amend Water User Rates in the French Creek, Surfside, Decourcey, San Pareil, Englishman River, Melrose and Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Areas.

 

155 - 183                Bylaws No. 1340.02, 1342.02, 1343.02, 1346.02, 1384.02, 1435.01 & 1592 - Amend & Establish Water Restrictions in the San Pareil, Decourcey, French Creek, Surfside, Englishman River, Melrose and Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Areas.

 

                        TRANSPORTATION AND SOLID WASTE SERVICES

 

                        SOLID WASTE

 

184 - 195                Bylaw No. 1531.02 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Service Regulations Bylaw by Increasing Tippling Fees.

 

                        COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

                              District 69 Recreation Commission.

 

196 - 202                Minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held February 18, 2010. (for information)

 

1.      That the Cyclone Taylor Cup Tournament Committee Grant-In-Aid request for funding be rejected based on the information provided which shows that the Regional District, including both the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach, is providing a subsidy of approximately $9,000 for their event and that the budget provided contains an error of approximately $2,200 in ice rental costs, which would indicate that, given the budget presented, additional funds would not be required for the tournament.

 

                                    District 69 Youth Grants

 

2.      That the following District 69 Recreation Youth Grants be approved:

 

                                    Community Group                                                   Amount Recommended

 

                                    District 69 Minor Softball Association                                     $ 2,000

                                    Errington War Memorial Hall Association                               $ 1,650

                                    District 69 Family Resource Association                                  $    545

                                    Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation                           $ 1,850

                                    Ravensong Aquatic Club                                                         $ 2,500

 

                                    District 69 Recreation Grants

 

3.      That the following District 69 Recreation Community Grants be approved:

 

                                    Community Group                                                   Amount Recommended

 

                                    Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society                          $    861

                                    Errington Therapeutic Riding Association                               $ 2,500

                                    Lighthouse Community Centre Society                                     $ 1,424

                                    Lighthouse Recreation Commission                                         $ 2,500

                                    Oceanside Community Arts Council                                         $    836

                                    Oceanside Community Arts Council                                         $ 1,500

                                    Panters Hockey                                                                       $ 1,650

                                    Parksville Seniors Athletic Group                                            $ 2,000

                                    Ravensong Masters Swim Club                                                $ 2,500

                                    Vancouver Island Opera                                                         $    730

 

                              Nanoose Bay Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

203 - 205                Minutes of the Nanoose Bay Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held February 1, 2010. (for information)

 

1.      That the Regional District of Nanaimo send a letter to the Director of the Integrated Land Management Branch, regarding the local community concerns about loss of the boat ramp at Schooner Cove which is part of the water lease on L.D. 2084 and that this information be considered in future deliberations of this water lease.

 

2.      That the Fairwinds Development Corporation be requested to provide an update to the Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee regarding the proposed parkland allocations in their development plan.

 

                              Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee.

 

206 - 223                Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting held January 29, 2010. (for information)

 

                                    That the RDN Board develop an area agricultural plan.

 

                              Regional Liquid Waste Advisory Committee.

 

224 - 226                Minutes of the Regional Liquid Waste Advisory Committee meeting held February 4, 2010. (for information)

 

                                    That staff prepare a strategy for an educational awareness program for the disposal of residential chemicals in the wastewater stream.

 

                              Sustainability Select Committee.

 

227 - 229                Minutes of the Sustainability Select Committee meeting held September 16, 2009. (for information)

 

                              Staff Report

 

230 - 262                Regional Growth Strategy Amendment to Support Zoning & OCP Amendment Application No. 0604 - Addison - 2610 Myles Lake Road -Electoral Area ‘C’.

 


                        ADDENDUM

 

                        BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

                        NEW BUSINESS

 

                        BOARD INFORMATION (Separate enclosure on blue paper)

 

                        ADJOURNMENT

 

                        IN CAMERA

 

                        That pursuant to Section 90(1) (e) of the Community Charter the Board proceed to an In Camera Committee of the Whole meeting to consider items related to land issues.