REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011

7:00 PM

 

(RDN Board Chambers)

 

A G E N D A

 

 

PAGES

 

          1.           CALL TO ORDER

 

          2.           DELEGATIONS

 

          3.           BOARD MINUTES

 

6 - 17                     Minutes of the regular Board meeting held October 4, 2011 and the Special Board meeting held October 11, 2011.

 

          4.           BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

 

          5.           COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

          6.           UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

                        BYLAWS

 

                        For Adoption.

 

                        Bylaw No. 1285.15 - J.E. Anderson & Associates – 908 & 920 Little Mountain Road – Area ‘F. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                              That “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.15, 2011" be adopted.

 

                              This bylaw rezones the subject properties from R-2.54 (Rural Residential 2.54) and R-2 (Rural Residential 2) to R-2 (Rural Residential 2) and R-2.54 (Rural Residential 2.54) to facilitate a lot line adjustment.

 

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

 

          7.1         ELECTORAL AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE

 

18 - 19                    Minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee meeting held October 11, 2011. (for information)

 

                        PLANNING

 

                        DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

                              Development Permit Application No. PL2011-157 – Kuun – Jameson Road – Area ‘H’.  (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                                    That Development Permit Application No. PL2011-157 to permit the construction of a dwelling unit and detached garage be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 to 4.

 

                        DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS

 

                              Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2011-149 – Muise – Creekside Place – Area C. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                              Delegations wishing to speak to Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2011-149. (maximum speaking time 5 minutes)

 

            That Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2011-149 to amend an existing covenant in order to permit a building strata on the subject property be denied.

 

                              Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-180 – JE Anderson & Associates – 1915 Cormorant Crescent – Area ‘E’. (Electoral Area Directors except EA ‘B’ – One Vote)

 

                              Delegations wishing to speak to Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2011-180. (maximum speaking time 5 minutes)

 

                                    That Development Variance Permit Application No. PL2010-180, be approved subject to the conditions outlines in Schedules No. 1 - 4.

 

          7.2         COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

20 - 22                    Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held October 11, 2011. (for information)

 

                        FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES

 

                              Cedar Community Policing Office – Request for Annual Funding Assistance.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the request from the Cedar Community Policing Office for annual funding in the amount of $2,000 be referred to the 2012 Annual Budget process for consideration.

 

 

                        RECREATION AND PARKS SERVICES

 

                              Nanoose Place Temporary Storage Trailer.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

That the Regional District of Nanaimo approve the temporary placement and use of a recreational trailer by the Nanoose Bay Lions Club located at the back of Nanoose Place for up to a maximum of three (3) years, effective October 1, 2011, and the Regional District follow up with the Nanoose Bay Activities and Recreation Society to discuss a long-term storage strategy for the site as part of the lease renewal.

 

                              Cedar Heritage Centre Energy Assessment 2011.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the energy upgrades as recommended by City Green Solutions for the Cedar Heritage Centre be approved and funded through the Electoral Area 'A' Community Works Fund and any other available incentive programs that may be applicable.

 

                        TRANSPORTATION AND SOLID WASTE SERVICES

 

                        SOLID WASTE

 

                              Waste Stream Management License Application – DBL Disposal Services. (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That the Board receive the report on the Waste Stream Management License application from DBL Disposal Services Ltd. for information.

 

                        COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE

 

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

 

1.      That the minutes from the meeting of the Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission held September 22, 2011 be received for information.

 

                              2.   That the Regional District work with community members, user groups and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to develop a concept plan and management strategy for the Ritten Road Boat Launch for review by the Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission.

 

                              3.   That the Regional District proceed with the preparation of working drawings and tender documents, including a detailed cost estimate for the kiosk project (Morden Colliery Trail Entrance) and report back to the Electoral Area ‘A’ Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission and Board prior to tendering for construction.

 

                              4.   That staff review the extent of Regional District involvement regarding horseback riding in Hemer Provincial Park and ascertain the type of support the Regional District can provide with respect to Cedar Horse Club’s request.

 

                        BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

                              Snaw’Naw’As First Nations, Update Regarding Development and General Activities.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                                    That staff coordinate a meeting between the Swaw’Naw’As First Nations and the Regional District.

 

          7.3         EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE

 

          7.4         COMMISSIONS

 

          7.5         SCHEDULED STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

23 - 73                    Electoral Area ‘B’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

Minutes from the meeting of the Electoral Area ‘B’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held October 13, 2011 be received. (for information)

 

1.      That the Islands Trust be advised that the Density Transfer application GB-RZ-2009 should not be approved as presented.

 

2.      That the Islands Trust be advised that the parkland donor parcel is unacceptable because the environmental impact to the parcel at Lock Bay that would be receiving the densities is too severe.

 

74 - 75                    Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

                              Minutes from the meeting of the Electoral Area ‘G’ Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee held September 7, 2011.  (for information)

 

          8.           ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORTS

 

76 - 77                    Nanoose Power Squadron 25th Anniversary Celebration – Request for Fly-By.  (All Directors – One Vote)

 

78 - 82                    Qualicum First Nation – Fire Protection Service Agreement.  (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

83 - 85                    French Creek Pollution Control Centre - Trickling Filter Ventilation & Piping Upgrade – Construction Award. (All Directors – Weighted Vote)

 

          9.           ADDENDUM

 

        10.           BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS

 

        11.           NEW BUSINESS

 

        12.           BOARD INFORMATION (Separate enclosure on blue paper)

 

        13.           ADJOURNMENT

 

        14.           IN CAMERA

 

                        That pursuant to Section 90(1)(g) of the Community Charter the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider items related to legal and land matters.