REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010

7:00 PM

 

(RDN Board Chambers)

 

A G E N D A

 

 

 

PAGES

 

          1.           CALL TO ORDER

 

          2.           DELEGATIONS

 

16                           John Ortynsky, Nanaimo Marine Rescue Society, re Acceptance of RDN Grant-In-Aid.

 

          3.           BOARD MINUTES

 

17 - 32                    Minutes of the regular Board meeting held March 23, 2010.

 

          4.           BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

 

          5.           COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

          6.           UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

                        BYLAWS

 

                        Public Hearing & Third Reading.

 

33 - 65                    Report of the Public Hearing Held March 16, 2010 on Bylaw No. 1335.03 - Amends the Electoral Area 'H' Official Community Plan to Include Bowser Village Centre Plan. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

1.      That the Report of the Public Hearing containing the oral and written submissions to the Public Hearing held Tuesday, March 16, 2010, together with all written submissions received prior to the Public Hearing on “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘H’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1335.03, 2010” be received.

 

2.      That “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘H’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1335.03, 2010” be granted 3rd reading with amendments as outlined in Schedule No. 1 of the staff report.

3.      That the “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘H’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1335.03, 2010” be forwarded to the Ministry of Community and Rural Development for consideration of approval.

 

                                    This bylaw incorporates the Bowser Village Centre Plan into the Electoral Area 'H' Official Community Plan.

 

                        For Adoption.

 

                              Building Inspection

 

                              Bylaw No. 787.13. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That “Regional District of Nanaimo Building Inspection Extended Service Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 787.13, 2010” be adopted.

 

                                    This bylaw extends the boundaries of the Building Inspection Service to include all electoral areas.

 

                              Bylaw No. 1250.05. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That “Regional District of Nanaimo Building Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1250.05, 2010” be adopted.

 

                                    This bylaw extends the application of building regulations to include designated areas by October 1, 2010 and all remaining electoral areas by April 1, 2011.

 

                              Bylaw No. 1595. (Electoral Area Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

                                    That “Regional District of Nanaimo Building Regulation Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1595, 2010” be adopted.

 

                                    This bylaw sets fees and charges in relation to Building Regulations Bylaw No. 1250.

 

                              Area ‘E’ Community Parks

 

                              Bylaw No. 803.05. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That “Electoral Area ‘E’ Community Parks Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 803.05, 2010” be adopted.

 

                                    This bylaw increases the maximum requisition limit for the Area ‘E’ Community Parks Service.

 

                              Surfside Sewer

 

                              Bylaw No. 1124.10. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That “Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1124.10, 2009” be adopted.

 

                                    This bylaw extends the boundaries of the Surfside Sewer Service to include an Area ‘G’ property.

 

                              Bylaw No. 889.54. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That “Northern Community Sewer Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 889.54, 2009” be adopted.

 

                                    This bylaw extends the boundaries of the Northern Community Sewer Service to include an Area ‘G’ property.

 

                              Pacific Shores Sewer

 

                              Bylaw No. 1021.08. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That “Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1021.08, 2010” be adopted.

 

                                    This bylaw extends the boundaries of the Pacific Shores Sewer Service to include an Area ‘E’ property.

 

                              Bylaw No. 889.55. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That “Northern Community Sewer Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 889.55, 2010” be adopted.

 

                                    This bylaw extends the boundaries of the Northern Community Sewer Service to include an Area ‘E’ property.

 

                              Nanaimo Regional Parks and Trails

 

                              Bylaw No. 1231.02. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That “Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Parks and Trails Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1231.02” be adopted.

 

                                    This bylaw provides for the acquisition and management of conservation areas.

 

          7.           STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

          7.1         ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE

 

66 - 70                    Minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held April 13, 2010. (for information)

 

                        PLANNING

 

                        DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

                              Development Permit Application No. PL2009-080 - Fern Road Consulting Ltd. - 5229 Island Highway West - Area 'H'. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

1.      That Schedule No. 1 be amended to include the following as item 5:

 

                                          "Prior to development of the site the applicants must obtain the required archaeological approvals or permits from the Archaeology Branch of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts".

 

2.      That Development Permit Application No. PL2009-080, to construct a dwelling unit, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1-3.

 

                              Development Permit Application No. PL2009-825 & Request for Frontage Relaxation - Elbe - 6208 Island Highway West - Area 'H'. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

1.      That Development Permit Application No. PL2009-825, in conjunction with a two lot subdivision be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1.

 

2.      That the request to relax the minimum 10% perimeter frontage requirement for proposed remainder of Lot A be approved.

 

                              Development Permit Application No. PL2010-018 - Mason - Charlton Drive - Area 'H'. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                                    That Development Permit Application No. PL2010-018, to permit the construction of a dwelling unit be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1-3.

 

                              Development Permit Application No. PL2010-041 - Oceanside Design - 44 Bowser Road - Area 'H'. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                                    That Development Permit Application No. PL2010-041, to permit the construction of an accessory building and additions to an existing dwelling unit be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1.

 

                             


Development Permit Application No. PL2010-053 - Fern Road Consulting Ltd. - McFeely Drive - Area 'G'. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

1.      That Schedule No. 1 be amended to remove item 4 and replace it with the following:

 

                                          "Staff shall withhold the issuance of this permit until the applicant, at the applicant's expense, registers a Section 219 covenant that registers the Geotechnical Assessment prepared by Simpson Geotechnical Ltd. dated February 26, 2010 and includes a save harmless clause that releases the Regional District of Nanaimo from all losses and damages as a result of erosion and/or flooding".

 

2.      That Development Permit Application No. PL2010-053, to permit the construction of a dwelling unit, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1-3.

 

                        DEVELOPMENT PERMIT WITH VARIANCE APPLICATIONS

 

                              Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2009-071 - Delinea Design Consultants Ltd. - 1866 Cedar Road - Area 'A'. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                              Delegations wishing to speak to Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2009-071.

 

                                    That the Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2009-071 to permit the construction of a beer and wine store be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1-4.

 

                        DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

                              Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-043 - Lyon - 3391 Blueback Drive - Area 'E'. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                              Delegations wishing to speak to Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-043.

 

                                    That Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-043 to vary the setback to the sea and the setback to the front lot line be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1- 4.

 

                              Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-044 - Craggs - 1359 Lundine Lane - Area 'G'. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                              Delegations wishing to speak to Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-044.

 

That the Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-044 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 – 3.

 

                              Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-055 - Vectis Ventures - 1917 Bonito Crescent - Area 'E'. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                              Delegations wishing to speak to Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-055.

 

                                    That the Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-055, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 – 3.

 

                              Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-057 - JE Anderson & Associates - 230 & 238 Kenmuir Road - Area 'H'. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                              Delegations wishing to speak to Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-057.

 

                                    That Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-057 to vary the parcel averaging provisions in conjunction with a phased four lot subdivision be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1.

 

                        OTHER

 

                              Bylaws No. 1055.04, 1148.06, 1400.02, 1152.04, 1540.01 & 1335.04 - Amend Official Community Plans for East Wellington - Pleasant Valley, Arrowsmith Benson - Cranberry Bright, Nanoose Bay & Areas 'F', 'G' & 'H' to Include Greenhouse Gas Emission Targets. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

1.      That “Regional District of Nanaimo East Wellington-Pleasant Valley Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1055.04, 2010" be given 1st and 2nd reading.

 

2.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo Arrowsmith Benson-Cranberry Bright Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1148.06, 2010" be given 1st and 2nd reading.

 

3.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No, 1400.02, 2010" be given 1st and 2nd reading.

 

4.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1152.04, 2010" be given 1st and 2nd reading.

 

5.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘G’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1540.01. 2010" be given 1st and 2nd reading.

6.      That “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘H’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1335.04, 2010” be given 1st and 2nd reading.

 

7.      That Bylaws No. 1055.04, 1148.06, 1400.02, 1152.04, 1540.01 and 1335.04 have been considered in conjunction with the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Financial Plan and Waste Management Plans and Regional Growth Strategy to ensure consistency between them.

 

8.      That Bylaws No. 1055.04, 1148.06, 1400.02, 1152.04, 1540.01 and 1335.04, 2010 proceed to Public Hearing.

 

          7.2         COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

71 - 78                    Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held April 13, 2010. (for information)

 

                        COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

                              Mark Brown, Town of Qualicum Beach, re Qualicum Beach Airport Funding/Regional Services Review. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the correspondence from the Town of Qualicum Beach be received.

 

                              Howard Waldner, Vancouver Island Health Authority, re Grant to Support Capacity Building for Homelessness. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the correspondence from the Vancouver Island Health Authority be received.

 

                        FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES

 

                        FINANCE

 

                              Cell Tower Proposal - Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre. (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

                                    That staff be authorized to negotiate a cellular tower location agreement with Cascadia Tower.

 

                              Bylaws No. 821.08, 964.05, 991.03, 1022.07, 1385.06 & 1439.03 - Amend the Errington, Dashwood, Nanoose, Coombs Hilliers, Bow Horn Bay and Extension Fire Protection Service Establishment Bylaws to Include Rescue Services. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

1.      That "Errington Fire Protection Service Amendment Bylaw No. 821.08, 2010'' be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

 

2.      That "Dashwood Fire Protection Service Amendment Bylaw No. 964.05, 2010" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

 

3.      That "Nanoose Fire Protection Service Amendment Bylaw No. 991.03, 2010" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

 

4.      That "Coombs Hilliers Fire Protection Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1022.07, 2010" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

 

5.      That "Bow Horn Bay Fire Protection Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1385.06, 2010" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

 

6.      That "Extension Fire Protection Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1439.03, 2010" be introduced, read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

 

                        DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

                        BUILDING & BYLAW

 

                              Building Inspection Service - Communication Plan for Expansion. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the Building Inspection Expansion Communication Plan be approved and staff be directed to implement the Plan as scheduled.

 

                        PLANNING

 

                              Electoral Area ‘A’ Draft Official Community Plan - Nanaimo Airport. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

1.      That the Board support Option 1: that the draft Electoral Area 'A' Official Community Plan include a land use designation and general policies in support of the Nanaimo Airport with emphasis on the creation of an Accord between the RDN and the Nanaimo Airport Commission.

 

                                    (All Directors – One Vote)

 

2.      That staff be directed to initiate the process of developing an Accord between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Nanaimo Airport Commission for the purpose of defining the relationship between the RDN and the NAC and to ensure that the parties work cooperatively towards common goals and objectives. The Accord should at minimum address the topics identified in the draft Electoral Area 'A' OCP Nanaimo Airport section attached as Appendix 1.

3.      That the Electoral Area 'A' Official Community Plan Review Citizen's Committee due to their proximity to the airport and involvement in the Electoral Area 'A' Official Community Plan review process be given an opportunity to provide input and recommendations for consideration in the development of an Accord.

 

4.      That the Board confirm that all Regional District of Nanaimo planning documents be consistent with the Board's Strategic Plan and previous actions which support the Nanaimo Airport.

 

                              TELUS Cell Tower Proposal - 3805 Melrose Road in Area ‘F’. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That as telecommunications towers are federally regulated and not subject to zoning and as the applicant has followed the public consultation process established by Industry Canada, staff recommends the Board provide no comments with respect to the proposed tower.

 

                              Cell Tower Proposal - Errington Fire Department. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the Regional District of Nanaimo Board decline the proposal as presented by the Errington Fire Department.

 

                        RECREATION AND PARKS SERVICES

 

                        RECREATION

 

                              Bylaw No. 1599 - Establishes a Reserve Fund for the Electoral Area ‘A’ Recreation & Culture Service.

 

                                    (All Directors – One Vote)

 

1.      That "Electoral Area 'A' Recreation and Culture Service Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1599, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    (All Directors – 2/3)

 

2.      That "Electoral Area 'A' Recreation and Culture Service Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1599, 2010" be adopted.

 

                              Oceanside Place Arena - Release of Reserve Funds for Capital Equipment Replacement. (Parksville, Qualicum Beach, EAs ‘E’ ‘F’ ‘G’ ‘H’ – Weighted Vote)

 

                                    That $8,450 be released from the reserve fund for Oceanside Place to fund the replacement of a domestic hot water boiler.

 

                        REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY UTILITIES

 

                        WASTEWATER

 

                              Bylaw No. 975.52 - Reduces the Boundaries of the Pump & Haul Service by Excluding An Area ‘E’ Property and Amending a Legal Description for An Area ‘B’ Property. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

1.      That the boundaries of the "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 975, 1995" be amended to exclude Lot 69, District Lot 68, Plan 30341, Nanoose District (Electoral Area 'E').

 

2.      That the legal description for Lot 177, Section 31, Plan 17658, Nanaimo Land District (Electoral Area 'B') be replaced with Lot A, Section 31, Plan VIP84225, Gabriola Island, Nanaimo District (Electoral Area 'B') in Schedule A of the "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 975, 1995".

 

3.      That the "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump & Haul Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 975.52, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

 

                              Bylaws No. 813.44 & 889.56 - Amend the French Creek & Northern Community Sewer Services to Include An Area ‘G’ Property. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

1.      That "French Creek Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 813.44, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

 

2.      That "Northern Community Server Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 889.56, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

 

                              SepticSmart Education Program - Progress Report. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

1.      That the Board receives the program update for the SepticSmart Education Program for information.

 

2.      That the Board direct staff to send a letter to VIHA for continued assistance with SepticSmart workshops.

 

                              Northern Community Sewer Service - Contract Award & Release of Reserve Funds for Centrifuge Purchase.

 

                                    (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

1.      That Alfa Laval be awarded the centrifuge supply contract for the French Creek Pollution Control Centre Dewatering Upgrade Project for the amount of $358, 129.

 

                                    (Parksville, Qualicum Beach, EAs ‘E’, ‘F’, ‘G’, ‘H’ – Weighted Vote)

 

2.      That funds from the Northern Community Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund be used for the French Creek Pollution Control Centre Dewatering Upgrade Project.

 

                        WATER

 

                              Rainwater Management Current Practices Review. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the Board receive the Rainwater Management Current Practices Review report for information.

 

                              Bylaw No. 1598 - Repeals Redundant Regulations & Rates Bylaws for Amalgamated Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Services.

 

                                    (All Directors – One Vote)

 

1.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Regulations and Rates Repeal Bylaw No. 1598, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    (All Directors – 2/3)

 

2.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Regulations and Rates Repeal Bylaw No. 1598, 2010" be adopted.

 

                              Nanoose Bay and French Creek Bulk Water Services - Arrowsmith Water Service Joint Venture Agreement Amendment. (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

                                    That the Regional District of Nanaimo approve the extension of the Arrowsmith Water Service Joint Venture Agreement for a one year term to March 31, 2011.

 

                        TRANSPORTATION AND SOLID WASTE SERVICES

 

                        SOLID WASTE

 

                              Bylaw No. 1591 - Rates & Regulations Bylaw for the Solid Waste Collection & Recycling Service.

 

                                    (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

1.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Service Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1591, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    (All Directors – 2/3 Weighted)

 

2.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Service Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1591, 20I0" having received three readings be adopted.

 

                              Solid Waste Disposal Service - Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1600, Green Bin Purchase, Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1597.01.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1600

 

                                    (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

1.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Disposal Service Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1600, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

 

                                    (All Directors – 2/3 Weighted)

 

2.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Disposal Service Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1600, 2010" be adopted.

 

                                    Reserve Fund Expenditure

 

                                    (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

1.      That up to $1,857,000 for the purchase and distribution of green bins be authorized as an expenditure from the Solid Waste Disposal Service Reserve Fund.

 

                                    Bylaw No. 1597.01

 

                                    (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

1.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo 2010 to 2014 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1597.01, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

                                   

(All Directors – 2/3 Weighted)

 

2.      That "Regional District of Nanaimo 2010 to 2014 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No.1597.01, 2010" be adopted.

 

                              2009 Illegal Dumping and Landfill Bans Enforcement Report. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the Board receive the 2009 Illegal Dumping Prevention Program and Landfill Bans report for information.

 

                              Solid Waste Disposal Service - Tender Award for Landfill Rubber Tire Loader. (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

                                    That the Regional District of Nanaimo award the supply of a new rubber tire loader, type Volvo L60F, to Great West Equipment for the tendered amount of $166,600 plus applicable taxes including the guaranteed buyback, the supply of a four year extended warranty and a four year maintenance package as included in the tender.

 

                        COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

                              Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

1.      That the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission meeting held March 17, 2010 be received for information.

 

2.      That staff contact School District #68 to explore issues and possible solutions for resurfacing the South Wellington Elementary and North Cedar Intermediate School outdoor courts, and to address the multi-use application of the courts.

 

3.      That the following Electoral Area ‘A’ Recreation and Culture Grant-In-Aid applications be approved:

 

                                    Community Group                                                   Amount Recommended

 

                                    Cedar Family of Community Schools                                       $    896

                                    Cedar Community Hall Association                                         $ 1,500

                                    Yellow Point Drama Group                                                      $ 1,007

                                    South Wellington Elementary PAC                                           $    443

 

                              Electoral Area ‘B’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘B’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held February 2, 2010 be received for information.

 

                              Electoral Area ‘F’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘F’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held February 22, 2010 be received for information.

 

                        BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

                              Mark Brown, Town of Qualicum Beach, re Qualicum Beach Airport Funding/Regional Services Review. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That staff prepare a report on the options and implications of undertaking a regional services review, including specifically, the request by the Town of Qualicum Beach to support regional funding for the Qualicum Beach Airport and to explore economic development and recreation capital facilities.

 

                              Howard Waldner, Vancouver Island Health Authority, re Grant to Support Capacity Building for Homelessness. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That staff prepare a report to consider the financial breakdown of the grant from the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

 

          7.3         EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

          7.4         COMMISSIONS

 

          7.5         SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

                              Regional Liquid Waste Advisory Committee. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

79 - 81                    Minutes of the Regional Liquid Waste Advisory Committee meeting held April 1, 2010. (for information)

 

                              Regional Parks & Trails Advisory Committee. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

82 - 84                    Minutes of the Regional Parks & Trails Advisory Committee meeting held April 6, 2010. (for information)

 

                                    (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

                                    That 2010 - 2015 licence renewal agreement with Island Timberlands for the upper portion of the Arrowsmith CPR Regional Trail be approved.

 

                              Emergency Management Select Committee. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

93 - 124                  Minutes of the Emergency Management Select Committee meeting held April 13, 2010. (for information)

 

                                    (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

1.      That the Gabriola Island Emergency Social Services Director agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and Nancy Rowan be approved for a one year term commencing January 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2010.

2.      That the Cedar/Extension Emergency Social Services Director agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and Andrea Bonkowski be approved for a one year term commencing January 1, 2010, and ending December 31, 2010.

 

3.      That the 2010 Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Facilitator agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and Mr. Robert Dendoff be approved for a one year term commencing May 1st, 2010 and ending on April 30th, 2011.

 

                                    (All Directors – One Vote)

 

4.      That the Board receive and accept the Community Wildfire Protection Plan recommendations in principle.

 

5.      That staff be directed to develop policy, for the Board’s consideration, on the implementation of Community Wildfire Protection Plan recommendations.

 

          8.           ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

                              Water Act Modernization - Discussion Paper Submission. (to be circulated)

 

125 - 133                Solar BC - Solar Community Application. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

134 - 135                Animal Control Services - Appointment of Animal Control Officer. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

          9.           ADDENDUM

 

        10.           BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

        11.           NEW BUSINESS

 

        12.           BOARD INFORMATION (Separate enclosure on blue paper)

 

        13.           ADJOURNMENT

 

        14.           IN CAMERA

 

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