Regular Board-Minutes
This event starts on May 13, 2003 and Runs through May 13, 2003
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO HELD ON
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2003, AT 7:30 PM IN THE
RDN BOARD CHAMBERS
Present:
Director J. Stanhope Chairperson
Alternate
Director H. Kreiberg Electoral Area A
Director G. Lund Electoral Area B
Director E. Hamilton Electoral Area C
Director D. Haime Electoral Area D
Alternate
Director H. Webster Electoral Area E
Director L. Biggemann Electoral Area F
Director D. Bartram Electoral Area H
Alternate
Director F. Demmon City of Parksville
Director T. Westbroek Town of Qualicum Beach
Alternate
Director D. Tyndall City of Nanaimo
Director R. Cantelon City of Nanaimo
Director T. Krall City of Nanaimo
Director L. Sherry City of Nanaimo
Director L. McNabb City of Nanaimo
Director B. Holdom City of Nanaimo
Also in Attendance:
C. Mason Gen. Mgr. of Corporate Services
J. Finnie Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services
B. Lapham Gen. Mgr. of Development Services
N. Connelly Gen. Mgr. of Community Services
M. Pearse Manager of Administrative Services
The Chairperson welcomed Alternate Directors Kreiberg, Webster, Demmon and Tyndall to the meeting.
DELEGATIONS
Melvin Howard, Chairman & CEO, Centurion Health Corporation, re Community Hospital for District 69.
Mr. Howard explained his Company’s role in providing health financing options to communities interested in entering into public private partnerships for health care facilities.
Rich Mennie, District 69 Hospice Society, re National Hospice Palliative Care Month.
Ms. Betsy Christian provided information with respect to the Hospice Palliative Care program in District 69.
Steve Atkinson, re DP No. 60318 – Steven & Janet Atkinson – Jameson Road – Area D.
Mr. Atkinson requested the Board amend the conditions contained in the staff report to be consistent with the convenant outlining the setbacks from the creek and with the creek crossing conditions from the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection.
LATE DELEGATIONS
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the late delegations be permitted to speak.
CARRIED
Victoria Storrie, re DP Application 60317 – Fern Road consulting Ltd., on behalf of Seascape Properties Ltd., G & R Basaraba, & D & J Barwise – Flamingo Drive & Kinkade Road – Area G.
Ms. Storrie voiced her concerns with respect to DP Application 60317 as it related to water, sewer and possible runoff.
Brian & Maureen Irwin, re DVP Application No. 90307 – Irwin – 771 Mariner Way, and DVP Application No. 90309 – Homes by Kimberly on Behalf of Walsh – 777 Mariner Way – Area G.
Mr. Irwin reviewed his house extension proposal and requested the Board to approve the request.
Mr. Irwin spoke in opposition of DVP Application 90309 for the accessory building proposed on the property next door.
BOARD MINUTES
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that the minutes of the special Board meeting held on March 25, 2003 and the regular Board meeting held on April 8, 2003 be adopted.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Gabriel Hadrovic, re French Creek Water System.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Gabriel Hadrovic with respect to the French Creek water system, be received.
CARRIED
Lois Trudeau Pennell, re DP No. 60301 – Juthans/Murphy – 5489 Deep Bay Drive – Area H.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Lois Trudeau Pennell with respect to Development Permit application No. 60301, be received.
CARRIED
W. Katerenchuk, re DP No. 60319 – Fairway Pointe Properties Ltd. – 730 Barclay Crescent – Area G.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from W. Katerenchuk with respect to Development Permit application No. 60319, be received.
CARRIED
A. H. Knappett, re DP Application No. 60301 – Juthans/Murphy – 5489 Deep Bay Drive – Area H.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from A. H. Knappett with respect to DP Application No. 60301 be received.
CARRIED
Glen & Lona Dennis, re DP Application No. 60315 – Wiseman – Strata Lot 387, South Lake Road – Area H.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Glen and Lona Dennis with respect to DP Application No. 60315 be received.
CARRIED
Peter & Shawn Koronko, re DVP Application No. 0304 – Melvyn – Seaview Drive – Area H.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Peter & Shawn Koronko with respect to DVP Application No. 0304 be received.
CARRIED
Lorraine Davis & Mrs. M. Mathews, re DVP Application No. 90309 – Homes by Kimberly on behalf of Walsh – 777 Mariner Way – Area E.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Lorraine Davis and Mrs. M. Mathews with respect to DVP Application No. 90308 be received.
CARRIED
Bob & Sharon Honeyman, re DVP Application No. 90309 – Homes by Kimberly on behalf of Walsh – 777 Mariner Way – Area G.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Bob and Sharon Honeyman with respect to DVP Application No. 90309 be received.
CARRIED
Alan & Elizabeth Campbell, re DVP Application No. 90309 – Homes by Kimberly on Behalf of Walsh – 777 Mariner Way – Area G.
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the correspondence from Alan and Elizabeth Campbell with respect to DVP Application No. 90309 be received.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BYLAWS
Bylaw No. 500.288 – Northern Star Developments Ltd. – Anderson Avenue – Area H.
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Haime, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.288, 2002" be adopted.
CARRIED
Report of the Public Hearing held May 1, 2003 with Respect to Bylaw No. 841.08 & 500.291 – Michael Rosen & Associates on Behalf of Englishman River Land Corporation – off Kay Road – Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Haime, that the Report of Public Hearing containing the Summary of Minutes and Submissions of the Public Hearing held on May 1, 2003 as a result of public notification of "Regional District of Nanaimo Englishman River Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 814.08, 2003" and "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.291, 2003" be received.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Englishman River Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 814.03, 2003" and "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.291, 2003" as amended, be given 3rd reading and be referred to the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal, and Women’s Services and the Ministry of Transportation for approvals.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Haime, that staff be directed to secure the conditions as outlined in Schedule No. 1 prior to consideration of adoption.
CARRIED
ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held April 22, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
DP Application No. 60301 – Juthans/Murphy – 5489 Deep Bay Drive – Area H.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60301, submitted by Sven Juthans and Colleen Murphy, for the property legally described as Lot 39, District Lot1, Newcastle District, Plan 20442, requesting to:
1. Vary the minimum setback for the front lot line:
(a) From 8.0 metres to 2.8 metres to accommodate the existing garage and courtyard.
(b) From 8.0 metres to 0.0 metres to accommodate the existing woodshed.
2. Vary the eastern interior lot line setback:
(a) From 2.0 metres to 0.7 metres to accommodate the existing workshop at the rear of the parcel.
(b) From 2.0 metres to 0.0 metres to accommodate the existing woodshed.
3. Vary the minimum setback requirement from the natural boundary:
(a) From 15 metres to 6.9 metres to accommodate the existing workshop at the rear of the parcel.
(b) From 15 metres to 4.5 metres to accommodate the existing retaining wall.
(c) From 15 metres to 9.6 metres to allow for the placement of a hot tub structure within the development permit area.
be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3 and subject to the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60310 – Schulze – 7922 Alison Road – Area D.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Haime, that Development Permit Application No. 60310, by Fritz Schulze and Ludmilla Schulze with variance to relax the minimum ‘water course’ setback requirement from 15.0 metres horizontal distance to 10.0 metres horizontal distance for the property legally described as Lot 1, Nanoose Indian Reserve, Nanoose District, Plan 39482 and situated at 7922 Alison Road to accommodate an addition to a garage be approved subject to Schedules No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60315 – Wiseman – Strata Lot 387, South Lake Road – Area H.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60315 submitted by Bruce Wiseman to vary the minimum setback to an adjacent watercourse from 15 metres to 8 metres and to permit the construction of a new recreational residence and structural deck within the Environmentally Sensitive and Hazard Lands Development Permit Areas on the property legally described as Strata Lot 26, District Lot 251, Alberni District, Plan VIS5160, be approved subject to the requirements outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3 and the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60317 – Fern Road Consulting Ltd., on behalf of Seascape Properties Ltd., G & R Basaraba, & D & J Barwise – Flamingo Drive & Kinkade Road – Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60317, submitted by Fern Road Consulting on behalf of Seascape Properties Limited, G & R Basaraba, & D & J Barwise for the properties legally described as Lots 1 to 6, District Lot 10, Newcastle District, Plan VIP73563 to facilitate future construction of six dwelling units with variances as well as the construction of permitted accessory buildings including garages and landscape features be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3 of the staff report and subject to the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60318 – Steven & Janet Atkinson – Jameson Road – Area D.
MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60318 submitted by Steven and Janet Atkinson, to allow for a 4-lot subdivision designated within the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Development Permit Area pursuant to the "Regional District of Nanaimo East Wellington – Pleasant Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1055, 1997" on the property legally described as Lot B, Block 2, Section 12, Ranges 3 & 4, Mountain District, Plan VIP68030 be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 and 2 of the corresponding staff report, and the amendment to Schedule No. 1 condition 3a to permit buildings and structures to be located a minimum of 15.0m from the top of the bank/18.0m from the center line of the watercourse and the amendment to condition 2a/2b to read: (a) there shall be no additional crossings of Fleming Creek, including cluverts or bridging, without prior approval of the Ministry of Air, Land and Water and (b) there shall be no crossings of Fleming Creek for the purposes of providing any service pipes or lines including domestic water or septic disposal pipes or lines, without prior approval of the Ministry of Air, Land and Water.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60319 – Fairway Pointe Properties Ltd. – 730 Barclay Crescent – Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Permit Application No. 60319 submitted by Fairway Pointe Properties Ltd. For the property legally described as Lot D, District Lot 126, Nanoose District, Plan 49145, be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the corresponding staff report and to the notification procedure subject to the Local Government Act with respect to the proposed variances to Bylaw No. 500, 1987 subject to the requested variance included as item no. 2 in Schedule No. 2 being withdrawn.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60320 – Roy/Sims – 3371 Blueback Drive – Area E.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Webster, that Development Permit Application No. 60320, submitted by Fern Road Consulting/Roy to legalize a retaining wall sited a minimum of 8.2 m from the natural boundary with the Nanoose Bay Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1118, 1998 Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area on the property legally described as Lot 28, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Plan 15983, be approved subject to the requirements outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60322 – Intracorp Developments Ltd./Fairwinds – Andover Road/Goodrich Road – Area E.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Webster, that Development Permit Application No. 60322 by Intracorp Development Ltd. for the property legally described as Lot 27, District Lots 8 and 78, Nanoose District, Plan VIP 73214 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the corresponding staff report and to the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act with respect to the proposed variances to Bylaw No. 500, 1987.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
DVP Application No. 0304 – Melvyn – Seaview Drive – Area H.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 0304, submitted by Fern Road Consulting, Agent, on behalf of Anthony Melvyn, to facilitate the development of a single dwelling unit and to legalize the existing rip rap retaining wall within a Residential 2 (RS2) zone by varying the minimum permitted setback to an interior side lot line from 2.0 metres to 0.0 metres, and to a watercourse from 18.0 metres horizontal distance from a stream centerline to 0.0 metres for the retaining wall and 10.5 metres for the dwelling unit, and to vary the maximum permitted height of a dwelling unit from 8.0 metres to 4.572 metres as measured from the existing fill grade, for the property legally described as Lot 3, District Lot 28, Newcastle District, Plan 22249, be approved, subject to notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act and subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1.
CARRIED
DVP Application No. 90307 – Irwin – 771 Mariner Way – Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 90307, submitted by Maureen Irwin, to vary the minimum permitted setback within the Residential 1 (RS1) zone from 2.0 metres to 1.1 metres for the interior side lot line in order to facilitate the construction of a single-storey addition to an existing dwelling unit for the property legally described as Lot C, District Lot 181, Nanoose District and Part of the Bed of the Strait of Georgia, Plan VIP72454 be approved subject to Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3 of the staff report and the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DVP Application No. 90308 – Neale – 3495 Bluebill Place – Area E.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Haime, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 90308 to relax the ‘interior side lot line’ setback requirement from 2.0 metres to 0.5 metres for the siting and construction of an attached garage and to relax the minimum ‘interior side lot line’ setback requirement from 2.0 metres to 0.0 metres to legalize the siting of an existing accessory building for the property legally described as Lot 53, District Lot 78, Nanoose District, Plan 15983 be approved, subject to Schedules No. 1, 2, and 3 and to the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DVP Application No. 90309 – Homes by Kimberly on Behalf of Walsh – 777 Mariner Way – Area G.
Ms. Sharon Honeyman stated that she was not in support of this application.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Haime, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 90309, to relax the minimum interior side lot line setback requirement from 2.0 metres to 0.5 metres to accommodate the siting of an accessory building for the property legally described as Lot E, District Lot 181, Nanoose District and Part of the Bed of the Strait of Georgia Plan VIP72668 be denied.
CARRIED
FRONTAGE RELAXATION
Request for Relaxation of the Minimum 10% Frontage Requirement – Leo Smith & Marilyn Rae Smith – Hobson’s Road – Area D.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Haime, that the request, submitted by Leo Smith and Marilyn Rae Smith to relax the minimum 10% frontage requirement for proposed Lot 2, as shown on the plan of subdivision of Lot 1, District Lot 161, Nanoose District, Plan VIP65475 Except That Part in Plan VIP73924, be approved, subject to the large arbutus tree being protected.
MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the motion be amended to remove the words: "subject to the large arbutus tree being protected".
CARRIED
The motion was called on the main motion, as amended.
The motion CARRIED.
Request for Relaxation of the Minimum 10% Frontage Requirement – Leigh Millan, BCLS on Behalf of Lois Dahl Holmgren – Cedar Road – Area A.
MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the request, submitted by Leigh Millan, BCLS, on behalf of Lois Dahl Holmgren, to relax the minimum 10% frontage requirement for the Proposed Remainder of Section 7, Range 1, Cedar District as shown on the plan of subdivision of the Remainder of Section 7 with Exceptions and That Part of Section 8 Lying to the East of the Nanaimo River with Exceptions, Both of Range 1, Cedar District, be approved.
CARRIED
Request for Relaxation of the Minimum 10% Frontage Requirement – Keith & Linda Jack/CO Smythies – 2375 Hemer Road – Area A.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that the request, submitted by CO Smythies, BCLS, on behalf of Keith Douglas Jack & Linda Jeanette Taylor Jack, to relax the minimum 10% perimeter frontage requirement for proposed Lot 2, as shown on the plan of subdivision of Lot 5, Section 13, Range 2, Cedar District, Plan 40406, be approved subject to the applicant registering a Section 219 covenant on proposed Lot 2 restricting further subdivision, including all forms of strata subdivisions.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the minutes of the regular Committee of the Whole meetings held April 22, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Green’s Landing Wharf – Lease Extension – Area B.
MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Haime, that the Public Works and Government Services Canada’s offer to extend the short term lease of Green’s Wharf Landing from April 1, 2003 to September 30, 2003 to the Regional District of Nanaimo be accepted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Public Works and Government Services Canada be encouraged to work with the residents of Gabriola and Mudge Islands and the Regional District of Nanaimo to reach a satisfactory resolution to the future use of the Green’s Landing Wharf facility.
CARRIED
RECREATION AND PARKS
Purchase of Old Errington School – Area F.
MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the report regarding the state of the old Errington School and the estimated cost of work required to fix the identified deficiencies be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Krall, that the Regional District of Nanaimo Board reconsider the January 8, 2002 Regional District of Nanaimo Board Resolution "that the Regional District complete the purchase arrangements with School District 69 for the acquisition of the old Errington School for $150,000 under payment terms outlined in the staff report".
CARRIED
MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the Regional District complete the purchase arrangements with School District 69 for the acquisition of the old Errington School for $150,000 under payment terms outlined in the staff report.
DEFEATED
Surcharge Policy for Non-Tax Contributing Users of the Ravensong Aquatic Centre.
Director Westbroek made a motion that this item be referred to the Regional Services Review Phase II. The motion failed due to lack of a seconder.
MOVED Director Demmon, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that:
The report on the Surcharge Policy for Non-Tax Contributing Users of the Ravensong Aquatic Centre be received as information.
That the Regional District of Nanaimo Board approve the two recommendations put forward by the District 69 Recreation Commission:
That the non-resident pool surcharge be removed from the Ravensong Aquatic Centre.
That the Electoral Area E Director be approached to consider Electoral Area E contributing a fair and reasonable amount to the Ravensong Aquatic Centre.
DEFEATED
TRANSIT
Southern Community Transit Services Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1230.01.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Southern Community Transit Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1230.01, 2003" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services for approval.
CARRIED
CORPORATE SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
Adoption of the 2003-2005 Board Strategic Plan.
MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the 2003-2005 Board Strategic Directions Plan for the Regional District of Nanaimo be approved.
CARRIED
FINANCE
Operating Results to March 31, 2003.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the summary report of financial results from operations to March 31, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
Driftwood Water Supply Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1301.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Driftwood Water Supply Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1301, 2003" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
Morningstar Streetlighting LSA Requisition Limit Amendment Bylaw No. 869.03.
MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Morningstar Streetlighting Local Service Area Requisition Limit Amendment Bylaw No. 869.03, 2003" be introduced for first three readings and be forwarded to the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services for approval.
CARRIED
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Fire Protection Services Agreement for Yellowpoint Fire Service Area.
MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the Chairperson and General Manager, Corporate Services be authorized to sign a five year agreement (2003 to 2008) for fire protection services for the Yellowpoint Fire service area, with the Cowichan Valley Regional District.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Krall, that staff undertake a review of a fire season burning bylaw in consultation with the Electoral Area Director and the service area constituents.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
BUILDING INSPECTION
Section 700 Filings.
The Chairperson listed the filings and asked that if the property owners were in the audience and wished to address the Board, to come forward when their name was called.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Sherry, that a notice be filed against the title of the properties listed, pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act and that if the infractions are not rectified within ninety (90) days, legal action will be pursued:
(a) Lot 2, Section 12, Range 5, Cedar Land District, Plan VIP57855, 2030 Pace Road, Electoral Area ‘A’, owned by T. Hawthornthwaite;
(b) Lot B, Section 15, Range 3, Mountain Land District, Plan VIS5259, 3390 Westview Acres Road, Electoral Area ‘D’, owned by G. Doumont.
CARRIED
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LIQUID WASTE
Odour Management Plan – Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that the Board approve implementation of the Odour Management Plan for the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre.
CARRIED
Engineering Services Contract – Liquid Waste Department.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that staff be directed to prepare a consulting services contract with Associated Engineering (BC) Ltd. for wastewater engineering advice for a three-year term with the option of renewing for an additional two-year term.
CARRIED
SOLID WASTE
Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.06.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.06, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 1009.06, 2003" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
UTILITIES
Driftwood Water Supply Service Area Rates & Regulations Bylaw No. 1334.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Driftwood Water Supply Service Area Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1334, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Driftwood Water Supply Service Area Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1334, 2003" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
Water LSA Rates & Regulations Bylaws No. 524.12, 619.08, 700.09, 726.09, 727.09, 764.12, 815.07, 886.06 and 1097.04.
Bylaw No. 524.12.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 524.12, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 524.12, 2003" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 619.08.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.08, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 619.08, 2003" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 700.09.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Surfside Properties Specified Area Water Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.09, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Surfside Properties Specified Area Water Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 700.09, 2003" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 726.09.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Arbutus Park Estates Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 726.09, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Arbutus Park Estates Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 726.09, 2003" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 727.09.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Madrona Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 727.09, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Madrona Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 727.09, 2003" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 764.12.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Fairwinds Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 764.12, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Fairwinds Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 764.12, 2003" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 815.07.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 815.07, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo West Bay Estates Water Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 815.07, 2003" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 886.06.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Wall Beach Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 886.06, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Wall Beach Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 886.06, 2003" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1097.04.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.04, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Decourcey Water Supply Local Service Area Regulations and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1097.04, 2003" having received three readings be adopted.
CARRIED
French Creek Water Local Service Area – Water Supply & Quality Issues.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Haime, that the report on the French Creek Water Local Service Area water supply and quality issues be received for information.
CARRIED
French Creek Water Local Service Area – Resident Committee Options.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the Board advise the French Creek Residents’ Association that the RDN does not support the creation of a "water board" (or equivalent committee or commission) for the French Creek Water Local Service Area with the authority to create and manage the budget, and determine the efficiency and proficiency of RDN staff assigned to the operation of the Chartwell/Sandpiper water system.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Board support the formation of a Board-appointed FCWLSA advisory committee comprised of representatives from the Chartwell and Sandpiper subdivisions and recognize this committee as the liaison between RDN and the FCWLSA residents, and that the membership of the Advisory Committee include representation from the French Creek Residents Association and the Chartwell Residents Association, and that these Associations be invited to submit names for consideration by the Board.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the Board direct staff to advertise for membership on the committee for Board review and selection and that staff prepare a terms of reference for the committee’s mandate and responsibilities.
CARRIED
COMMISSION, ADVISORY AND SELECT COMMITTEES
District 69 Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meetings held April 10 and May 8, 2003, be received for information.
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MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Demmon, that the shortlist of names recommended by the Naming Committee and approved by the Commission (the Brant Centre, Arrowsmith Centre, Oceanside Centre, Chinook Centre and Orca Centre) be presented to the Board with the recommended name for the new Multiplex Arena being Oceanside Place.
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MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the recommendations from the District 69 Recreation Commission Grants Committee be approved as follows:
That the Board endorses the following Youth Grants:
Ballenas Cheer & Stunt Squad – competition fees and travel $ 2,615
Ravensong Breakers Aquatic Club – fundraising costs/advertising 2,700
Kidfest – activity for older youth 1,500
Mid-Island Habitat Enhancement Society – Jr. Stream Keepers 966
Oceanside Community Arts Council – youth theatre 800
Oceanside Track and Field Club – curbing track 3,560
Oceanside Track and Field – cinder for track 3,100
Royal Baseball Club – Blast Ball program 700
That the Board endorses the following Community Grants:
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue – Hug a Tree program $ 850
Building Learning Together – Teaching from the Heart 960
Building Learning Together – Traveling Tales 1,520
Errington War Memorial Hall Association – kitchen upgrade 2,500
Errington War Memorial Hall Association – main hall washroom 3,000
Lighthouse Floor Curlers – program cost shortfall 230
Oceanside Floor Curlers – equipment 1,300
Island Ryders Wakeboard Club – boat insurance, training, equip 2,600
Lighthouse Recreation – cost of rentals and program supplies 1,250
Qualicum Beach Family Day – event costs 1,000
Oceanside Lyric Ensemble (OLE) – set construction, hall rental, props 2,500
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Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the minutes of the Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee meetings held April 10 and 15, 2003, be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the report on the Parksville/Qualicum Beach Community Bus Proposal be received for information and be forwarded to the Plan Update 2003-2005 public consultation process.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the proposed District 68 Transit service adjustments for June 29, 2003 and seasonal service reductions be approved and forwarded to the public consultation process for the Transit Business Plan Update.
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MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the 2003/2004 Annual Operating Agreement (AOA) with BC Transit (BCT) be approved and that BCT allow for the full expenditure of their cost sharing commitment as outlined in the AOA.
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SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
Gabriola Island Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that Ms. Jacqueline Cecil Sears be appointed to the Gabriola Island Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2004.
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Lantzville Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Haime, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that Mr. Roy L. Taylor be appointed to the Lantzville Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee.
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IN CAMERA
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that pursuant to Section 242.2(h) of the Local Government Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider items pertaining to litigation affecting the Regional District.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that this meeting be adjourned to allow for an In Camera meeting.
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TIME: 9:20 PM
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