Present:
Director J. Stanhope Chairperson
Director H. Kreiberg Electoral Area A
Director G. Lund Electoral Area B
Director E. Hamilton Electoral Area C
Alternate
Director B. Jepson Electoral Area D
Director P. Bibby Electoral Area E
Director L. Biggemann Electoral Area F
Director D. Bartram Electoral Area H
Director R. Longmuir City of Parksville
Director T. Westbroek Town of Qualicum Beach
Alternate
Director B. Dempsey District of Lantzville
Director G. Korpan 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:
K. Daniels Chief Administrative Officer
J. Finnie Gen. Mgr. of Environmental Services
N. Avery Manager of Financial Services
P.Shaw Manager of Community Planning
M. Donnelly Manager of Transportation Services
N. Tonn Recording Secretary
The Chairperson welcomed Alternate Director Brian Dempsey to the Board as the alternate representative for the District of Lantzville.
Director Kreiberg introduced his newly appointed Alternate, Joe Burnett, to the Board.
BOARD MINUTES
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on June 10, 2003 be adopted.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Ted Armstrong, Cariboo Regional District, re Province Wide Strategy for Management of Invasive Plants.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence received from the Cariboo Regional District with respect to the establishment of a Provincial Weeds Strategy, be received.
CARRIED
David Gawley, District of Lantzville, re District of Lantzville Appointment to Regional District of Nanaimo Board of Directors.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the correspondence received from the District of Lantzville with respect to the appointment of Mayor Colin Haime as the District’s representative on the RDN Board of Directors, be received.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BYLAWS
Bylaw No. 500.293 – Land Use & Subdivision Bylaw Amendment – Fern Road Consulting Ltd. on behalf of Paul Sarkozy – Wembley Road – Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the minutes of the Public Hearing held Thursday, June 26, 2003 as a result of Public notification of "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 500.293, 2003", be received
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.293, 2003" be given 3rd reading.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 500.293, 2003" be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation for consideration pursuant to Section 54(2) of the Highway Act.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 869.03.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Morningstar Streetlighting Local Service Area Requisition Limit Amendment Bylaw No. 869.03, 2003" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 869.04.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Morningstar Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 869.04, 2003" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 975.27.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.27, 2003" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1301.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Bibby, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Driftwood Water Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1301, 2003" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1354.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Englishman River Community Water Supply Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1354, 2003" be adopted.
CARRIED
ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bibby, that the minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held June 24, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
PLANNING
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
DP Application No. 60325 – Brooks – 3352 Rockhampton – Area E.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bibby, that Development Permit Application No. 60325, submitted by Fern Road Consulting, Agent, on behalf of Peter Brooks and Patricia Brooks, to permit the construction of a single dwelling unit and associated retaining walls within a Residential 1 (RS1) zone by varying the minimum permitted setbacks to the front lot line and interior side lot lines subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1 and the siting as illustrated in Schedule No. 2, for the property legally described as Lot 17, District Lot 30, Nanoose District, Plan VIP57407, be approved, subject to notification procedures pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60326 – Pinneo – 3500 Berton Road – Area D.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Jepson, that Development Permit No. 60326 submitted by Ron and Mern Pinneo to legalize the siting of two accessory structures within the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Development Permit Area and to vary the western interior side lot line from 8.0 metres to 6.9 metres to accommodate the 71.5 m2 accessory structure on the property legally described as Strata Lot A, Section 16, Range 3, Mountain District, Strata Plan VIS5167 Together with an Interest in the Common Property in Proportion to the Unit Entitlement of the Strata Lot as Shown on Form V, be approved as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1, 2 and 3 and subject to the notification process pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60327 – McKinnon – 2377 Higginson Road – Area E.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bibby, that Development Permit Application No. 60327 to construct a shoreline protection device in the form of the retaining wall for the property legally described as Lot 8, District Lot 102, Nanoose District, Plan 21022 be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 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.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60330 – Marshall – 1117 Surfside Drive – Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that Development Permit Application No. 60330, submitted by Maureen Greta Marshall for the property legally described as Lot A of District Lots 9, 11 and 110, and part of the bed of the Strait of Georgia and of parts of the bed of the Little Qualicum River, Newcastle District, Plan 27752 to allow for the construction of an addition to the existing dwelling unit be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1 and as shown on Schedules No. 2 and 3.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60331 – Wiens – 1355 Marina Way – Area E.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bibby, that Development Permit Application No. 60331 submitted by Stephen Wiens and Pamela Wiens, to legalize the siting of an existing detached deck within the leave strip of the Watercourse Development Permit Area and to allow the reconstruction and partial enclosure of the attached middle and lower decks to the existing dwelling unit within the minimum interior side setback area on the property legally described as Lot 26, Block A, District Lot 38, Nanoose Land District, Plan 10777 be approved, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DP Application No. 60332 – Yorke/Turner – 1435 Private Road – Area G.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that Development Application No. 60332 to vary the maximum height requirements of the Residential 2 (RS2) zone from 8.0 metres to 8.3 metres, and to recognize the siting of a concrete retaining wall, patio, steps and hot tub located a minimum of 5.3 metres from the natural boundary of the sea, within an Environmentally Sensitive Area and Natural Hazard Development Permit Area on the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 80, Newcastle District, Plan 15785, be approved subject to the requirements outlined in Schedule Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 and subject to notification requirements pursuant to the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS
DVP Application No. 90313 – Alexander – 5093 Seaview Drive – Area H.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Bartram, that Development Variance Permit Application No. 90313, submitted by Kathryn Alexander, 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 property legally described as Lot 4, 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
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the minutes of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting held June 24, 2003 and the Electoral Area Director Seminar held June 10, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Mary Smith, City of Nanaimo, re 2006 BC Seniors Games – Letter of Endorsement.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the correspondence from the City of Nanaimo with respect to the 2006 BC Seniors Games be received.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bartram, that the RDN prepare a letter of intent supporting a bid for the 2005 or 2006 BC Seniors Games and that the supporting letter for the bid may take the form of either a joint application or be submitted individually on behalf of the City of Nanaimo and District 69.
CARRIED
Alan Andison, Environmental Appeal Board, re RDN et al v. August 19, 2002 Issuance of a Sewage Permit for Lot 11, Plan 1964, Nanoose District (Church & Valley Road Subdivision).
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the correspondence from the Environmental Appeal Board with respect to the decision of the Board (Church & Valley Road Subdivision), be received.
CARRIED
David Emerson, BC Ferry Authority, re Nominations for Directors of BC Ferry Authority.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Bibby,:
1. That the correspondence from the BC Ferry Authority with respect to nominations for Directors to the BC Ferry Authority, be received.
2. That staff be instructed to advertise for qualified individuals interested in an appointment to the BC Ferry Authority Board of Directors.
CARRIED
COMMUNITY SERVICES
RECREATION AND PARKS
Park Land Acquisition Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1355.
MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Korpan, that "Electoral Area ‘G’ Park Land Acquisition Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1355, 2003" be introduced and given three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Korpan, that "Electoral Area ‘G’ Park Land Acquisition Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1355, 2003", having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
Official Regional Park Plan Designation Amendment Bylaw No. 921.02.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the "Official Regional Park Plan Designation Amendment Bylaw No. 921.02, 2003" be given three readings and forwarded to the Minister of Water, Air and Land Protection for approval.
CARRIED
Development Permit Applications for Electoral Area ‘B’ – Ministry of Transportation Access to Water Sites.
MOVED Director Lund, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the Regional District apply to the Ministry of Transportation for permits to develop two beach accesses in Electoral Area ‘B’ at Descanso Bay Road and The Strand and that staff be directed to request the Ministry of Transportation deal with encroachment issues at three other sites on Gabriola, identified on the Access to Water Sites map as Nos. 27, 38 and 52.
CARRIED
Development Permit Applications for Electoral Area ‘H’ – Ministry of Transportation Access to Water Sites.
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Regional District apply to the Ministry of Transportation for permits to develop three beach accesses in Electoral Area ‘H’ at Shoreline Drive, Buccaneer Beach Road and Crane Road.
CARRIED
CORPORATE SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
Vancouver Island Health Authority – Memorandum of Understanding.
MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Vancouver Island Health Authority and the six regional hospital districts be approved.
CARRIED
FINANCE
2002 Financial Information.
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Hamilton, that the 2002 Financial Information Act report be received and approved.
CARRIED
Annual Report of Directors’ and Committee Members’ Remuneration & Expenses.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the 2002 report on remuneration and expenses for Board and committee members be received.
CARRIED
SPECIAL EVENT/SPECIAL OCCASION APPLICATIONS
Status Reports.
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the Special Event/Special Occasion application status reports be received for information.
CARRIED
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
BUILDING INSPECTION
Section 700 Filings.
The Chairperson noted that Mr. and Mrs. Andrew were in attendance and wished to address the Board.
Mr. Andrew reported that the final outstanding infraction with respect to their property, the installation of siding, should be completed within the next two weeks.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the following filing be deferred for two weeks:
(a) Lot 3, Section 19, Range 2, Plan VIP67150, Cedar Land District, 1370 Kurtis Crescent, Electoral Area ‘A’, owned by R. and E. Andrew.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Krall, that a notice be filed against the titles 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 may be pursued:
(a) Lot A, Plan 35426, Cranberry Land District, 2170 Bramley Road, Electoral Area ‘A’, owned by D. Randle;
(b) Lot 7, Block 11, Section 12, Range 2, Plan 716, Cranberry District, 2139 Bramley Road, Electoral Area ‘A’, owned by K. Vanderberg;
(c) Lot 3, Section 4, Gabriola Island, Plan 16716, Nanaimo Land District, 1802 Stalker Road, Electoral Area ‘B’, owned by J. Bishop;
(d) Lot 1, Sections 18 and 23, Plan VIP51655, Nanaimo Land District, 695 Horseshoe Way, owned by L. Stark and W. Jacques.
CARRIED
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
LIQUID WASTE
Ministry of Health Amendment to the Sewage Disposal Regulation.
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Sherry, that the report on the Ministry of Health’s draft Sewage Regulation be received and that staff be directed to send a letter to the Ministry of Health that states that any new standards created under the new regulation be done in a manner that provides maximum long-term protection of the region’s drinking water resources and other sensitive environments and that regulations be put in place for mandatory inspection of an entire septic system prior to the sale of a residence or commercial property utilizing a septic system and mandatory septic tank pump-out every three years for all residential and commercial properties utilizing a septic system.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Holdom, that staff monitor the impacts of new legislation with respect to implications on the subdivision approval process and building inspection.
CARRIED
Pump and Haul LSA Amendment Bylaw No. 975.29.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Bibby, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump & Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.29, 2003" for the inclusion of 3037 Park Place, Nanoose Bay (Motta) be read three times and forwarded to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
CARRIED
UTILITIES
Outdoor Water Use Restrictions – Bylaws No. 1340, 1341, 1342, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1346, 1347, 1348, 1349 and 1350 – Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 873.01.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the motions be amended to replace the penalty commencement date of September 30, 2003 in all bylaws with a penalty commencement date of August 15, 2003.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo San Pareil Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1340, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo San Pareil Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1340, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Driftwood Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1341, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Driftwood Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1341, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Decourcey Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1342, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Decourcey Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1342, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1343, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo French Creek Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1343, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Sherry, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Madrona Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1344, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Madrona Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1344, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1345, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1345, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Surfside Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1346, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Holdom, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Surfside Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1346, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Wall Beach Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1347, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bibby, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Wall Beach Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1347, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bibby, that "Regional District of Nanaimo West Bay Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1348, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Bibby, that "Regional District of Nanaimo West Bay Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1348, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Bibby, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Fairwinds Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1349, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Fairwinds Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1349, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Biggemann, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Arbutus Park Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1350, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Bibby, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Arbutus Park Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1350, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Cantelon, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 873.01, 2003" be introduced for first three readings.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Holdom, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 873.01, 2003" having received three readings, be adopted.
CARRIED
Policy on Water Bill Reduction Due to Leaks in Service Lines.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that an Adjustment for Water Leak Policy providing for one adjustment in billing every five years on the main service line from the meter to the residence or building, be approved.
CARRIED
French Creek Water LSA Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Bibby,:
1. That the Board approve the Terms of Reference for the French Creek Water Local Service Area Advisory Committee.
2. That the Board direct staff to advertise for applications for membership on the committee for Board review and selection.
CARRIED
COMMISSION, ADVISORY AND SELECT COMMITTEES
Restructure Committee – Remainder of Electoral Area ‘D’.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Krall,:
1. That the minutes of the Restructure Committee for the Remainder of Electoral Area ‘D’ meetings held March 24, April 14 and May 5, 2003, be received for information.
2. That two public meetings be held, one in each Electoral Area, and that a newsletter be sent out to the residents of Electoral Areas C and D for the purpose of obtaining the residents’ opinions on the option of either combining Electoral Areas C and D, or of retaining separate Electoral Areas, and that funds from the Public Consultation budget be used for this purpose.
3. That the Regional District of Nanaimo seek financial support from the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services for costs incurred during the public consultation process.
CARRIED
Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks & Green Spaces Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Kreiberg, that the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks & Green Spaces Advisory Committee meeting held May 15, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Westbroek, SECONDED Director McNabb, that the minutes of the Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held March 13, 2003, be received for information.
CARRIED
District 69 Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the minutes of the District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held June 12, 2003, be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the fees and charges for Oceanside Place for September 2003 to August 2004, be approved in Appendix A.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Regional District enter into a five-year Lease Agreement with the City of Parksville for the lands on which the District 69 Arena is located for a term from June 1, 2003 to May 31, 2008.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the Management Services Agreement with RG Facilities (Parksville) Ltd. for the provision of commercial events and trade shows at Oceanside Place, for a three-year term commencing on September 1, 2003 and ending on August 31, 2006, be approved.
CARRIED
Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Holdom, that the minutes of the Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee meeting held June 12, 2003 be received for information.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Cantelon, that the Transit Business Plan Update 2003-5 Final Report be approved as a guiding document for Transit service delivery, planning and budgeting.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that a letter be forwarded to School District 68 and School District 69 requesting that consideration be given to the integration of transportation services with Regional Transit where feasible.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Transit Business Plan Update Select Committee be requested to consider the placement of appropriate signage on transit buses to inform the public of the cost per ride on our transit system.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Vancouver Island Generation Project.
MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Holdom, that staff be directed to invite the proponents of the Vancouver Island Generation Project, the NorskeCanada proposal and the Terasen proposal to the next available meeting of the Committee of the Whole or the RDN Board to present on the details of their proposals and on the larger issue of energy needs for Vancouver Island, and that the invitation also be extended to the BC Utilities Commission.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bibby, SECONDED Director Kreiberg, that staff be instructed to prepare a report which would provide a base level of information prior to presentation by the Vancouver Island Generation Project proponents which would address the following concerns:
CARRIED
Hogweed.
MOVED Director Hamilton, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that the Ministry of Agriculture be requested to add hogweed to their toxic vegetation list and that a copy of this resolution be submitted to UBCM.
CARRIED
SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Policing Select Committee.
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that the minutes of the Community Policing Committee meetings held June 4 and June 17, 2003, be received for information.
CARRIED
Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks & Greenspace Advisory Committee.
MOVED Director Kreiberg, SECONDED Director Korpan, that Barbara Metcalf be appointed to the Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks & Greenspace Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
District of Lantzville Agreements.
MOVED Director Dempsey, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the Service Agreements between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the District of Lantzville for Planning and Land Use Management, Animal Control Services, Building Inspection, Bylaw Enforcement, House Numbering, Noise Regulations, Nuisance Control and Unsightly Premises be approved.
CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BYLAWS
Bylaw No. 791.07.
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Krall, that "Rural Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 791.07, 2003" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 975.28.
MOVED Director Sherry SECONDED Director Krall, that "Regional District of Nanaimo Pump and Haul Local Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 975.28, 2003" be adopted.
CARRIED
Bylaw No. 1230.01.
MOVED Director Krall, SECONDED Director McNabb, that "Southern Community Transit Service Area Amendment Bylaw No. 1230.01, 2003" be adopted.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
Presentation from City of Parksville.
Director Longmuir presented the Regional District with a painting depicting the Parksville area on behalf of the residents of the City of Parksville on the opening of the new Board Chambers.
IN CAMERA
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that pursuant to Section 242.2(1)(b) of the Local Government Act the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider personal information about an individual being considered for a municipal honour.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director Westbroek, that this meeting be adjourned to allow for an In Camera meeting.
CARRIED
TIME: 7:40 PM
The meeting reconvened at 7:43 PM
District 69 Recreation Commission.
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that Oceanside Place Rink #1 be named the Howie Meeker Arena, subject to the acceptance of Mr. Meeker.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Biggemann, that Oceanside Place Rink #2 be named the Victor Kraatz Arena, subject to the acceptance of Mr. Kraatz.
CARRIED
MOVED Director Bartram, SECONDED Director Longmuir, that the Oceanside Place Leisure Ice be named The Pond.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED Director Sherry, SECONDED Director McNabb, that this meeting terminate.
CARRIED
TIME: 7:45 PM
CHAIRPERSON GENERAL MANAGER, CORPORATE SERVICES