REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD

OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2010 AT 7:02 PM

IN THE RDN BOARD CHAMBERS

 

Present:

Director J. Stanhope                 Chairperson

Director J. Burnett                   Electoral Area A

Director G. Rudischer               Electoral Area B

Alternate

Director C. Pinker                    Electoral Area C

Director G. Holme                    Electoral Area E

Director L. Biggemann             Electoral Area F

Director D. Bartram                  Electoral Area H

Alternate

Director C. Burger                    City of Parksville

Director T. Westbroek              Town of Qualicum Beach

Alternate

Director B. Dempsey                District of Lantzville

Director J. Ruttan                     City of Nanaimo

Director B. Bestwick                City of Nanaimo

Director L. Sherry                    City of Nanaimo

Alternate

Director M. Unger                    City of Nanaimo

Director D. Johnstone               City of Nanaimo

Director B. Holdom                  City of Nanaimo

Alternate

Director F. Pattje                      City of Nanaimo

 

Also in Attendance:

 

C. Mason                                 Chief Administrative Officer

M. Pearse                                 Sr. Mgr., Corporate Administration

D. Lindsay                               A/C 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

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

The Chairperson welcomed Alternate Directors Pinker, Burger, Dempsey, Unger and Pattje to the meeting.

 

BOARD MINUTES

 

MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held October 26, 2010 and the Special Board meeting held November 9, 2010 be adopted.

CARRIED


COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Rick Jackson, Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department, re RDN Support for Secondary Access to Whalebone Subdivision.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Rick Jackson, Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department be received.

CARRIED

Dave & Sharon Anderson, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Dave and Sharon Anderson be received.

CARRIED

Donna Doucett, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Donna Doucett be received.

CARRIED

Nigel Gray & Cara MacDonald, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Nigel Gray and Cara MacDonald be received.

CARRIED

Bill Kelsall, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Bill Kelsall be received.

CARRIED

Wendy & William Malainey, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Wendy and William Malainey be received.

CARRIED

Harley Monts, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Harley Monts be received.

CARRIED


B. F. Nickel, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from B.F. Nickel be received.

CARRIED

Linda Stubbins, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Linda Stubbins be received.

CARRIED

Petition, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the petition from the French Creek Residents Association be received.

CARRIED

Linda Albert, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Linda Albert be received.

CARRIED

Robert Bate, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Robert Bate be received.

CARRIED

Paul Dabbs, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Paul Dabbs be received.

CARRIED

Jose, Karen & Charlie DeBorba, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Jose, Karen and Charlie DeBorba be received.

CARRIED


Mark & Diane Flinta, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Mark and Diane be received.

CARRIED

Darren Gaudreault, Island Dream Builders Inc. re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Darren Gaudreault of Island Dream Builders Inc. be received.

CARRIED

Clarke Gourlay, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Clarke Gourlay be received.

CARRIED

Han Heringa, Lost Lake Properties Ltd. re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Han Heringa, Lost Lake Properties Ltd. be received.

CARRIED

Greg Higgins, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Greg Higgins be received.

CARRIED

Michael Hill, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Michael Hill be received.

CARRIED

Robert Hill, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Robert Hill be received.

CARRIED


Don Hunter, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Don Hunter be received.

CARRIED

Michael Jessen, French Creek Residents' Association re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Michael Jessen be received.

CARRIED

Jim Kennedy, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Jim Kennedy be received.

CARRIED

Anne Knutson, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Anne Knutson be received.

CARRIED

Ken Knutson, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Ken Knutson be received.

CARRIED

Greg Matajic, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Greg Matajic be received.

CARRIED

P. Matajic, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from P. Matajic be received.

CARRIED


Glenn McCurrie, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Glenn McCurrie be received.

CARRIED

Mike Meade, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Mike Meade be received.

CARRIED

Ray Nelson, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Ray Nelson be received.

CARRIED

Gary Palak, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Gary Palak be received.

CARRIED

John Purves, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from John Purves be received.

CARRIED

M. Rudnisky, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from M. Rudnisky be received.

CARRIED

Denise & David Sakai, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Denise and David Sakai be received.

CARRIED


Chris Sturlis, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Chris Sturlis be received.

CARRIED

Trudi Sturlis, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Trudie Sturlis be received.

CARRIED

Steve Vogel, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Steve Vogel be received.

CARRIED

Anne & Ian Ward, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Anne and Ian Ward be received.

CARRIED

D. & M. Banting, Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-175 – Allen – 2628 Andover Road - Area ‘E’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from D. and M. Banting be received.

CARRIED

Anne & Peter Milne, Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-175 – Allen – 2628 Andover Road - Area ‘E’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Anne and Peter Milne be received.

CARRIED

Dave & Nancy Patterson, Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-175 – Allen – 2628 Andover Road - Area ‘E’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Dave and Nancy Patterson be received.

CARRIED


Nancy Patterson, Hollies Strata Association re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-175 – Allen – 2628 Andover Road - Area ‘E’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Nancy Patterson of Hollies Strata Association be received.

CARRIED

Jackie & Gordon Roberts, Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-175 – Allen – 2628 Andover Road - Area ‘E’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Jackie and Gordon Roberts be received.

CARRIED

Ron & Linda Windrim, Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-175 – Allen – 2628 Andover Road - Area ‘E’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Ron and Linda Windrim be received.

CARRIED

Beryl & Derek Bonner, re Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-192 – Fern Road Consulting Ltd. – Shetland Place – Area ‘E’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Beryl and Derek Bonner be received.

CARRIED

Karen & Robert Gillan, re Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-192 – Fern Road Consulting Ltd. – Shetland Place – Area ‘E’.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Karen and Robert Gillan be received.

CARRIED

BYLAWS

 

For Adoption.

 

Bylaw No. 500.358.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Holme, that “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.358, 2010” be adopted.

CARRIED

STANDING COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, that the minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held November 9, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Ed Annau, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Ed Annau be received.

CARRIED

Jack & Margery Biickert, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Jack and Margery Biickert be received.

CARRIED

Cliff & Nell Bowles, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Cliff and Nell Bowles be received.

CARRIED

John Carey, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from John Carey be received.

CARRIED

Kathleen Claxton, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Kathleen Claxton be received.

CARRIED

Ken Congpow, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Ken Congpow be received.

CARRIED

Ken Derham, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Ken Derham be received.

CARRIED


Terry Gay, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Terry Gay be received.

CARRIED

Anna Grieve, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Anna Grieve be received.

CARRIED

Brian Hale, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Brian Hale be received.

CARRIED

Tracey Hale, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Tracey Hale be received.

CARRIED

Mark Hanna, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Mark Hanna be received.

CARRIED

Dan Harford, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Dan Harford be received.

CARRIED

Elizabeth Harford, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Elizabeth Harford be received.

CARRIED


Alfred Heringa, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Alfred Heringa be received.

CARRIED

Troy Heringa, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Troy Heringa be received.

CARRIED

J. E. Hoeljcher, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from J.E. Hoeljcher be received.

CARRIED

Catherine Howes, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Catherine Howes be received.

CARRIED

Randy Jenkins, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Randy Jenkins be received.

CARRIED

Bill Kerr, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Bill Kerr be received.

CARRIED

Jeannie Lundine, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Jeannie Lundine be received.

CARRIED


Jim Lundine, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Jim Lundine be received.

CARRIED

Art McCann, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Art McCann be received.

CARRIED

Andrew Medd, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Andrew Medd be received.

CARRIED

John Medd, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from John Medd be received.

CARRIED

Francesca Michaluk, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Francesca Michaluk be received.

CARRIED

John Moore, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from John Moore be received.

CARRIED

Janice O’Reilly, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Janice O’Reilly be received.

CARRIED


Ken Reynolds, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Ken Reynolds be received.

CARRIED

Lucille Reynolds, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Lucille Reynolds be received.

CARRIED

Ellen & Jim Rothwell, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Ellen and Jim Rothwell be received.

CARRIED

Hulda Sauder, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Hulda Sauder be received.

CARRIED

Brite & Kris Sorensen, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Brite and Kris Sorensen be received.

CARRIED

Lawrence & Patricia Stahley, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Lawrence and Patricia Stahley be received.

CARRIED

Paul Turner, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Paul Turner be received.

CARRIED


David Wallace, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from David Wallace be received.

CARRIED

Lynda Whittaker, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Lynda Whittaker be received.

CARRIED

Steve Wilson, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Steve Wilson be received.

CARRIED

Irene & Joan World, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Irene and Joan World be received.

CARRIED

Michael Yarn, re Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the correspondence from Michael Yarn be received

CARRIED

PLANNING

 

AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS

 

Bylaw No. 500.364 to Support Zoning Amendment Application No. 2010-031 – Peter Mason Land Surveying – 1120 Keith Road – Area ‘H’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, that Zoning Amendment Application No ZA PL2010-031 be referred back to staff to discuss with the proponent.

CARRIED


DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

Development Permit Application No. PL2010-201 with Frontage Relaxation – JE Anderson & Associates – 3175 & 3185 Farrar Road – Area ‘A’.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. PL2010-201, in conjunction with a two lot subdivision be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1.

CARRIED

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

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT WITH VARIANCE APPLICATIONS

 

Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 – Sims – 664 Johnstone Road – Area ‘G’.

 

Ms. Chase, French Creek Residents’ Association, spoke in opposition of the application.

 

Ms. Sims, applicant, spoke in support of the application.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, that Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-102 to recognize the siting of an existing storage shed and to vary the parcel averaging provisions in conjunction with a three lot subdivision be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 - 2.

CARRIED

Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-175 – Allen – 2628 Andover Road - Area ‘E’.

 

Mr. Milne spoke in opposition of the application.

 

Mr. Fletcher, agent for applicant, spoke in support of application.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit with Variances Application No. PL2010-175 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1- 4.

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-182 – Belveal – 475 MacKenzie Road – Area ‘H’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-182 to legalize the siting of an existing dwelling unit with a variance to the setback be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1- 3.

CARRIED


Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-192 – Fern Road Consulting Ltd. – Shetland Place – Area ‘E’.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Pinker, that Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-192, be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 - 3.

CARRIED

Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-193 – Fern Road Consulting Ltd - 3816 Island Highway West - Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, that Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-193 to permit the construction of a dwelling unit with a variance to the setback be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1- 3.

CARRIED

Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-200 – Telford – 2358 & 2364 Pylades Drive - Area ‘A’.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Pinker, that Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-200 to vary the maximum permitted accessory building height in order permit the conversion of an existing dwelling unit to an accessory building be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1- 3.

CARRIED

OTHER

 

Consideration of Park Land Dedication and/or Cash-in-Lieu of Park Land on Subdivision Application No. PL2009-154 – Fern Road Consulting Ltd. – 1031 Lowry’s Road – Area ‘G’.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, that the request to pay 5% cash-in-lieu of park land in conjunction with Subdivision Application No. PL2009-154 be accepted.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burnett, that the monetary contribution of $8,000.00 to the Electoral Area `G' Parks Fund be accepted concurrently with the cash-in-lieu of park land payment.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held November 9, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES

 

FINANCE

 

Operating Results for the Period Ending September 30, 2010.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Burger, that the summary report of financial results from operations to September 30, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED


Resolution to Close Unused Borrowing Authorities Established Under Bylaws No. 1313, 1365, 1392, 1476, 1480 & 1486.

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Municipal Finance Authority be advised that the following loan authorizations may be permanently closed:

 

Bylaw 1313/1365 District 69 Arena

Bylaw 1486/1392 Barclay Crescent Sewer

Bylaw 1480/1476 Regional Parks & Trail

CARRIED

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

BUILDING & BYLAW

 

Property Maintenance Contravention Update – 225 DeCourcy Drive – Area ‘B’.

 

MOVED Director Rudischer, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the Board receive this report on the outcome of the unsightly premises clean-up Resolution for information.

CARRIED

Property Maintenance Contravention Update – 2307 Gould Road West – Area ‘A’.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the Board receive this report on the outcome of the unsightly premises clean-up Resolution for information.

CARRIED

REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY UTILITIES

 

WASTEWATER

 

Northern Community Sewer Service – Award of Centrifuge Tender & Release of DCC Funds for Dewatering Upgrade Project.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Johnstone, that Maple Reinders Inc. be awarded a contract for the centrifuge installation for the tendered price of $174,000.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Northern Community Development Cost Charge funds in the amount of $715,430 be approved as a source of funds for the French Creek Pollution Control Centre Dewatering upgrade project.

CARRIED

WATER

 

San Pareil Water Service - Infrastructure Improvements.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Board approve the review and confirmation of the pre-design estimates and direct staff, if the review is favourable, to proceed with the development of a petition to establish borrowing authority for the works and costs of improvements to the San Pareil Water Service Area.

CARRIED


COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

District 69 Recreation Commission.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Burger, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held October 21, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

District 69 Youth Grants

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the following Youth Grants be approved:

                                    Community Group                                                Amount Recommended

 

                                    Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society                         $  2,500

                                    (musical instruments)

                                    Associated Family & Community Support Services                    $  1,080

                                    (Ballenas Girls’ Group)

                                    Bard to Broadway (Oceanside Show Choir)                                $  1,585

                                    Family Resource Assn. - District 69                                           $  2,500

                                    (youth floor hockey program)

                                    Oceanside Kidfest Society (youth activity)                                 $  1,750

                                    Oceanside Minor Baseball (pitching screens)                              $  2,117

                                    Ravensong Aquatic Club (pool rental)                                       $  4,500

                                    Rough Diamonds Creative Arts Society                                     $     800

                                    (film editing software and sound equipment)

CARRIED

District 69 Recreation Grants

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the following Community Grants be approved:

                                    Community Group                                                Amount Recommended

 

                                    Oceanside Building Learning Together (Dad's Night Skating)     $     475

                                    Parksville & District Musical Association                                  $  1,450

                                    (Striking a Chord public music program)

                                    Qualicum Bay Lions (garbage can for ball field)                         $     600

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Healthy Choices Philosophy and Guiding Principles and implementation chart be approved for implementation by the Recreation and Parks Department as of October 21, 2010.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Youth Recreation Strategic Plan be adopted as a guiding document for implementation in 2011-2016 with impacts to the budget being presented each year during the annual budget process.

CARRIED


MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that correspondence from S. Stahley, Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society, re: ACES/RDN Contract Renewal Review Arrowsmith Community Activity Coordinator (ACAC) Position and Function be referred back to staff to investigate the five proposals stated in the letter, the budget impact of the proposals, the philosophy and how the proposals would fit with current programming.

CARRIED

Nanoose Bay Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the minutes of the Nanoose Bay Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held October 4, 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 October 18, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

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

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held October 4, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

Regional Parks & Trails Advisory Committee.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Regional Parks & Trails Advisory Committee meeting held October 5, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

District 69 Community Justice Select Committee.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the District 69 Community Justice Select Committee meeting held October 27, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the 2011 requisition for funding to support the Oceanside Victim Services and Restorative Justice Programs remain the same as in 2010 ($77,500).

CARRIED

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that a 2011 grant in the amount of $8,328 for the Citizens on Patrol Society, District 69, be approved.

CARRIED

BOARD INFORMATION

 

RCMP Police Costs and Accountability.

 

MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Bartram, that correspondence be sent to the local Member of Parliament, Federal Minister of Public Safety, Honourable Vic Toews, and the Federal President of Treasury Board, Honourable Stockwell Day, regarding local government concerns for the need for financial accountability and the need to develop an effective partnership in the development of police services.

CARRIED


SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Transit Select Committee.

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Dempsey, that the minutes of the Transit Select Committee meeting held November 2, 2010 be received for information.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that fares be left unchanged for another year and that staff be requested to bring back another report outlining options and the impact on tax requisitions.

CARRIED

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

Proposed 2011 Budget.

 

The General Manager of Finance and Information Services provided a brief overview of the 2011 Financial Plan.

 

MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Rudischer, that the proposed 2011 budget be received and be forwarded to a Special Committee of the Whole on January 18, 2011 for further review.

CARRIED

Proposed Schedule to Approve 2011 – 2015 Financial Plan.

 

MOVED Director Johnstone, SECONDED Director Burnett, that the following schedule for the review and adoption of the 2011 to 2015 financial plan be approved:

 

January 25, 2011           Presentation of 2011 to 2015 financial plan

February 16, 2011         Publication of budget edition of Regional Perspectives

March 8, 2011              Introduce bylaw to adopt 2011 to 2015 financial plan

March 22, 2011             Adopt financial plan bylaw

CARRIED

Bylaw No. 1385.07 – Extends the Boundary of the Bow Horn Bay Fire Protection Service to Include an Area ‘H’ Property - 2700 Marshland Road.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holme, that "Bow Horn Bay Fire Protection Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1385.07, 2010" be introduced and read three times.

CARRIED

Northern & Southern Community Recreation Services - 2010 Facilities & Sportsfields Service Agreements.

 

MOVED Director Pinker, SECONDED Director Burnett, that the Regional District Board authorize a renewal of the District 68 Recreation Facility and Sports Field Agreement, attached as Appendix B, for a fifteen year term commencing January 1, 2011 and expiring December 31, 2025, with cost sharing based on the average of the last three surveys conducted.

CARRIED


MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Regional District Board authorize a renewal of the District 69 Sports Field Services Agreement, attached as Appendix C, for a fifteen year term commencing January 1, 2011 and expiring December 31, 2025, with cost sharing based on the average of the last three surveys conducted.

CARRIED

Northern & Southern Community Recreation Services – Extension Agreement for Service Delivery in Electoral Areas ‘B’ & ‘F’.

 

MOVED Director Rudischer, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the extension agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Gabriola Recreation Society expiring on May 31, 2011, be approved.

CARRIED

MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that the extension agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society expiring on May 31, 2011, be approved.

CARRIED

Area ‘A’ Community Parks Service - Towns for Tomorrow Grant Application Re Cedar Skate & Bike Park.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Johnstone, that the Regional District of Nanaimo Board approve the application to the Towns for Tomorrow Program for grant funding in order to proceed with the development and construction of a skate / bike park in Electoral Area A.

CARRIED

Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Service – Proposed Treatment Plant.

 

MOVED Director Holme, SECONDED Director Unger, that the Board direct staff to proceed with tendering the Nanoose Bay Peninsula Bulk Water Service Area Water Treatment Facility.

CARRIED

Bow Horn Bay Fire Protection Service – Revised Request From BC Ambulance Service to Erect Temporary Vehicle Shelter.

 

MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Bestwick, that the request by the BC Ambulance Service to erect a temporary vehicle shelter at the site of the Bow Horn Bay Fire Department, for the 2010/2011 winter/spring season be approved subject to the removal and replacement of the shelter with a permanent structure on or before June 30, 2011.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

Rick Jackson, Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department, re RDN Support for Secondary Access to Whalebone Subdivision.

 

MOVED Director Rudischer, SECONDED Director Bartram, that staff be directed to organize a meeting with the significant authorities having jurisdiction over land use and roads on Gabriola (including the RDN, MOTI, Islands Trust) to discuss the concerns that have been raised and to investigate long term solutions to safety and emergency access on Gabriola Island.

CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS

 

Director Westbroek requested that the Board consider changing the Committee of the Whole meeting time to 2 p.m.

 

BOARD INFORMATION

 

Ministry of Community, Sport and Community Development, re New Initiative to Streamline Regional District Land Use Decisions.

 

MOVED Director Burnett, SECONDED Director Ruttan, that staff prepare a report with respect to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Community Development’s pilot project to waive the requirement for ministerial approval of most Official Community Plans (OCP) and land use regulatory bylaws for two years.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

CARRIED

TIME:  8:29 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                    

CHAIRPERSON                                                     SR. MGR., CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION