REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010, AT 7:00 PM IN THE

                                                       RDN BOARD CHAMBERS

 

 

Present:

Director J. Stanhope                  Chairperson

Director J. Burnett                    Electoral Area A

Director G. Rudischer               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 E. Mayne                    City of Parksville

Director T. Westbroek              Town of Qualicum Beach

Director C. Haime                    District of Lantzville

Director J. Ruttan                     City of Nanaimo

Director B. Bestwick                City of Nanaimo

Director L. Sherry                     City of Nanaimo

Director L. McNabb                 City of Nanaimo

Director D. Johnstone               City of Nanaimo

Director B. Holdom                   City of Nanaimo

Director J. Kipp                        City of Nanaimo

 

Also in Attendance:

 

C. Mason                                 Chief Administrative Officer

M. Pearse                                Sr. Mgr., Corporate Administration

P. Thorkelsson                          Gen. Mgr., Development Services

J. Finnie                                    Gen. Mgr., Regional Community Utilities

T. Osborne                               Gen Mgr., Recreation & Parks Services

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

D. Trudeau                               Gen. Mgr., Transportation & Solid Waste Services

N. Hewitt                                 Recording Secretary

 

 

DELEGATIONS

 

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

 

Mr. Ortynsky did not attend the meeting.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the late delegations be permitted to speak.

CARRIED


Dianne Eddy, Mapleguard Ratepayers’ Association, re Building Inspection and Permits in Rural Electoral Areas.

 

Ms. Eddy spoke in opposition of building inspection and permits in Rural Areas.

 

Jim Fyfe, re Proposed Building Inspection Bylaw for Area ‘F’.

 

Mr. Fyfe voiced his opposition of building inspection that is proposed for Area ‘F’.

 

Jack McLean, re Implications of Building Inspection for Area ‘F’.

 

Mr. McLean spoke against the implementation of building inspection in Area ‘F’.

 

Gary Tenant, Spider Lake Community Association, re Area ‘H’ Building Inspection.

 

Mr. Tenant advised the Board that residents of the Spider Lake area did not agree with the proposed building inspection service in Area ‘H’.

 

Steve Vogel, re Expansion of Building Inspection Service.

 

Mr. Vogel opposed the expansion of building inspection services for the electoral areas.

 

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Don Bray, re Building Inspection at Horne Lake.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Don Bray regarding Building Inspection at Horne Lake be received.

CARRIED

Ron Drewery, Owners of Strata Pan VIS 5160 Horne Lake Community, re Expansion of Inspection Service.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Ron Drewery, Owners of Strata Pan VIS 5160 Horne Lake Community, regarding expansion of Building Inspection Service be received.

CARRIED

Christine Farah, re Building Inspection in Area ‘H’.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Christine Farah regarding Building Inspection in Area ‘H’ be received.

CARRIED

Allen Louy, re Building Inspection in Area ‘H’.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Allen Louy regarding Building Inspection in Area ‘H’ be received.

CARRIED


Dave Munro, re Building Inspection & Building Codes in Area ‘F’.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Dave Munro regarding Building Inspection & Building Codes in Area ‘F’ be received.

CARRIED

Greta & Peter Taylor, re Building Inspection in Area ‘H’.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Greta & Peter Taylor regarding Building Inspection in Area ‘H’ be received.

CARRIED

Roger & Leslie Williamson, re Building Inspection in Area ‘H’.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Roger & Leslie Williamson regarding Building Inspection in Area ‘H’ be received.

CARRIED

Chris Wilson, re Building Inspection in Area ‘H’.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the correspondence from Chris Wilson1 regarding Building Inspection in Area ‘H’ be received.

CARRIED

BOARD MINUTES 

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Holme, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held March 23, 2010 be adopted.

CARRIED

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

BYLAWS

 

Public Hearing & Third Reading.

 

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.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, 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.

CARRIED


MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, 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.

CARRIED

For Adoption.

 

Bylaw No. 787.13.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Holdom, that Regional District of Nanaimo Building Inspection Extended Service Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 787.13, 2010” be adopted.

 

MOVED Director Young, SECONDED Director Rudischer, that Regional District of Nanaimo Building Inspection Extended Service Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 787.13, 2010be tabled until further discussion and public consultation has occurred.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1250.05.

 

MOVED Director Young, SECONDED Director Rudischer, that Regional District of Nanaimo Building Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1250.05, 2010be tabled until further discussion and public consultation has occurred.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1595.

 

MOVED Director Young, SECONDED Director Rudischer, that Regional District of Nanaimo Building Regulation Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1595, 2010 be tabled until further discussion and public consultation has occurred.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 803.05.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Johnstone, that Electoral Area ‘E’ Community Parks Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 803.05, 2010” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1124.10.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that Surfside Sewer Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1124.10, 2009” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 889.54.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that “Northern Community Sewer Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 889.54, 2009” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1021.08.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that Pacific Shores Sewer Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 1021.08, 2010” be adopted.

CARRIED


Bylaw No. 889.55.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that Northern Community Sewer Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 889.55, 2010” be adopted.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1231.02.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Johnstone, that Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Parks and Trails Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1231.02, 2010” be adopted.

CARRIED

 

STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that the minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held April 13, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

PLANNING

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

Development Permit Application No. PL2009-080 - Fern Road Consulting Ltd. - 5229 Island Highway West - Area 'H'.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Young, 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".

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that Development Permit Application No. PL2009-080, to construct a dwelling unit, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1-3.

CARRIED

Development Permit Application No. PL2009-825 & Request for Frontage Relaxation - Elbe - 6208 Island Highway West - Area 'H'.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that the request to relax the minimum 10% perimeter frontage requirement for proposed remainder of Lot A be approved.

CARRIED

Development Permit Application No. PL2010-018 - Mason - Charlton Drive - Area 'H'.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, 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.

CARRIED

Development Permit Application No. PL2010-041 - Oceanside Design - 44 Bowser Road - Area 'H'.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, 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.

CARRIED

Development Permit Application No. PL2010-053 - Fern Road Consulting Ltd. - McFeely Drive - Area 'G'.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, 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".

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, 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.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT WITH VARIANCE APPLICATIONS

 

Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2009-071 - Delinea Design Consultants Ltd. - 1866 Cedar Road - Area 'A'.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Bartram, 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.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-043 - Lyon - 3391 Blueback Drive – Area 'E'.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, 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.

CARRIED

Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-044 - Craggs - 1359 Lundine Lane – Area 'G'.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that the Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-044 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 – 3.

CARRIED

Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-055 - Vectis Ventures - 1917 Bonito Crescent - Area 'E'.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-055, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 – 3.

CARRIED

Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-057 - JE Anderson & Associates - 230 & 238 Kenmuir Road - Area 'H'.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, 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.

CARRIED

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.

 

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

CARRIED

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

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No, 1400.02, 2010" be given 1st and 2nd reading.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1152.04, 2010" be given 1st and 2nd reading.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘G’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1540.01. 2010" be given 1st and 2nd reading.

CARRIED


MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘H’ Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1335.04, 2010” be given 1st and 2nd reading.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, that Bylaws No. 1055.04, 1148.06, 1400.02, 1152.04, 1540.01 and 1335.04, 2010 proceed to Public Hearing.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held April 13, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Mark Brown, Town of Qualicum Beach, re Qualicum Beach Airport Funding/Regional Services Review.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Mayne, that the correspondence from the Town of Qualicum Beach be received.

CARRIED

Howard Waldner, Vancouver Island Health Authority, re Grant to Support Capacity Building for Homelessness.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Mayne, that the correspondence from the Vancouver Island Health Authority be received.

CARRIED

FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES

 

FINANCE

 

Cell Tower Proposal - Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that staff be authorized to negotiate a cellular tower location agreement with Cascadia Tower.

CARRIED

 


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.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Biggemann, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Biggemann, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Biggemann, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Biggemann, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Biggemann, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Biggemann, 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.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

BUILDING & BYLAW

 

Building Inspection Service - Communication Plan for Expansion.

 

This item was referred back to staff.

 

PLANNING

 

Electoral Area ‘A’ Draft Official Community Plan - Nanaimo Airport.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Young, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Young, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Young, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Young, 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.

CARRIED

TELUS Cell Tower Proposal - 3805 Melrose Road in Area ‘F’.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Biggemann , 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, that the Board provide no comments with respect to the proposed tower.

CARRIED

Cell Tower Proposal - Errington Fire Department.

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the Regional District of Nanaimo Board decline the proposal as presented by the Errington Fire Department.

CARRIED

RECREATION AND PARKS SERVICES

 

RECREATION

 

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

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Young, that "Electoral Area 'A' Recreation and Culture Service Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1599, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Young, that "Electoral Area 'A' Recreation and Culture Service Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1599, 2010" be adopted.

CARRIED

 

Oceanside Place Arena - Release of Reserve Funds for Capital Equipment Replacement.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Mayne, that $8,450 be released from the reserve fund for Oceanside Place to fund the replacement of a domestic hot water boiler.

CARRIED

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.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, 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').

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, 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".

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Johnstone, that the "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump & Haul Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 975.52, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

Bylaws No. 813.44 & 889.56 - Amend the French Creek & Northern Community Sewer Services to Include An Area ‘G’ Property.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that "French Creek Sewer Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 813.44, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that "Northern Community Sewer Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 889.56, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

SepticSmart Education Program - Progress Report.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Burnett, that the Board receives the program update for the SepticSmart Education Program for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Burnett, that the Board direct staff to send a letter to VIHA for continued assistance with SepticSmart workshops.

CARRIED

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

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Mayne, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Mayne, that funds from the Northern Community Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund be used for the French Creek Pollution Control Centre Dewatering Upgrade Project.

CARRIED

WATER

 

Rainwater Management Current Practices Review.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Mayne, that the Board receive the Rainwater Management Current Practices Review report for information.

CARRIED

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

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Johnstone, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Regulations and Rates Repeal Bylaw No. 1598, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Regulations and Rates Repeal Bylaw No. 1598, 2010" be adopted.

CARRIED

Nanoose Bay and French Creek Bulk Water Services - Arrowsmith Water Service Joint Venture Agreement Amendment.

 

MOVED Director Mayne, SECONDED Director Westbroek, 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.

CARRIED

TRANSPORTATION AND SOLID WASTE SERVICES

 

SOLID WASTE

 

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

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Service Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1591, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Haime, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Service Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1591, 20I0" having received three readings be adopted.

CARRIED


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

 

Bylaw No. 1600.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Haime, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Disposal Service Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1600, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Haime, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Solid Waste Disposal Service Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 1600, 2010" be adopted.

CARRIED

Reserve Fund Expenditure.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Haime, 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.

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1597.01.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that "Regional District of Nanaimo 2010 to 2014 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1597.01, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that "Regional District of Nanaimo 2010 to 2014 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1597.01, 2010" be adopted.

CARRIED

2009 Illegal Dumping and Landfill Bans Enforcement Report.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Mayne, that the Board receive the 2009 Illegal Dumping Prevention Program and Landfill Bans report for information.

CARRIED

Solid Waste Disposal Service - Tender Award for Landfill Rubber Tire Loader.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Haime, 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.

CARRIED

COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission meeting held March 17, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Kipp, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Ruttan, 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

 

CARRIED

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

 

MOVED Director Rudischer, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘B’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held February 2, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

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

 

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘F’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held February 22, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

Mark Brown, Town of Qualicum Beach, re Qualicum Beach Airport Funding/Regional Services Review.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Johnstone, 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.

CARRIED

Howard Waldner, Vancouver Island Health Authority, re Grant to Support Capacity Building for Homelessness.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Young, that staff prepare a report to consider the financial breakdown of the grant from the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

CARRIED


SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Regional Liquid Waste Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that minutes of the Regional Liquid Waste Advisory Committee meeting held April 1, 2010, be received for information.

CARRIED

Regional Parks & Trails Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that minutes of the Regional Parks & Trails Advisory Committee meeting held April 6, 2010, be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director McNabb, SECONDED Director Johnstone, that 2010 - 2015 licence renewal agreement with Island Timberlands for the upper portion of the Arrowsmith CPR Regional Trail be approved.

CARRIED

Emergency Management Select Committee.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Kipp, that the minutes of the Emergency Management Select Committee meeting held April 13, 2010, be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Rudischer, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, 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.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the Board receive and accept the Community Wildfire Protection Plan recommendations in principle.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Johnstone, that staff be directed to develop policy, for the Board’s consideration, on the implementation of Community Wildfire Protection Plan recommendations.

CARRIED


ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

Water Act Modernization - Discussion Paper Submission.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that the Board receive the Water Act Modernization staff report for information and submit the RDN Submission to the Water Act Modernization Review to the Ministry of Environment.

CARRIED

Solar BC - Solar Community Application.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Young, that the Regional District of Nanaimo Board of Directors provide a resolution supporting the RDN-Member Municipality grant application to become a SolarBC Solar Community.

CARRIED

Animal Control Services - Appointment of Animal Control Officer.

 

MOVED Director Mayne, SECONDED Director Holme, that Cheryl Dee Zanchetta of Coastal Animal Control Services of BC Limited be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer for the specific purpose of enforcing Regional District of Nanaimo Animal Control and Licensing Bylaws.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Johnstone, that the Regional District of Nanaimo agrees in principle to accepting into the RDN sewer trunk and treatment facilities (via the City of Nanaimo sewer system) sewage from Snuneymuxw First Nation Reserve #4, subject to the terms and conditions of a Sewer Agreement to be executed between the Regional District of Nanaimo and Snuneymuxw First Nation.

CARRIED

IN CAMERA

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Kipp, that pursuant to Section 90(1) of the Community Charter the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider items related to land issues.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Kipp, that this meeting terminate.

CARRIED

TIME:   8:18 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                           

CHAIRPERSON                                                    SR. MGR., CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION