REGIONAL DISTRICT OF
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011
(immediately following the Hospital Board
meeting)
(RDN Board Chambers)
A G E N D A
PAGES
1. CALL
TO ORDER
2. DELEGATIONS
15 Chuck
Fenton, Arrowsmith
Parks and Land-Use Council, re Environmental Criteria for
the Fairwinds OCP Amendment Applications.
16 L. Christian Hansen, re Nanoose Bay
Official Community Plan.
17 John Kehoe, Zeke Zak & Darren Jupe re Implications of the Lakes District Project for the Trades.
18 Bob Popple, Fairwinds Community Association, re Extent
of Fairwinds Community Association Support for the Proposed Fairwinds Schooner
Cove & Lakes District Neighbourhood Plans.
19 Brian Steane, re Fairwinds
Proposed Development.
20 Christopher Stephens, re Coastal Douglas Fir in the Georgia Basin and the
Nanoose Lakes District Proposal: Issues & Opportunities for Meeting the
RDNs Sustainability Goals.
21 Gerry Thompson, re
Proposed Fairwinds OCP Amendments.
3. BOARD
MINUTES
22 - 34 Minutes of the regular
Board meeting held February 22, 2011.
4. BUSINESS
ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
5. COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
35 Grant
Natland, re Request for Streetlighting in Area E.
6. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
BYLAWS
Public Hearing & Third Reading.
36 - 40 Report
of the Public Hearing held March 14, 2011 on Bylaws No. 500.367 & 1335.05 - Fern Road Consulting Ltd. - 6120
Island Highway West Area H. (Electoral Area Directors except EA
B One Vote)
1.
That the Report of the Public Hearing held March 14,
2011 on Bylaws No. 500.367 and 1335.05 be received.
2.
That "Regional District
of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.367, 2011" be
read a third.
3.
That "Regional
District of Nanaimo Electoral Area 'H' Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw
No. 1335.05, 2011"be read a third.
These
bylaws re-designate the westerly portion of the subject property from Rural
Lands to Resort Commercial Lands and rezone portions of the subject property
from Rural I (RUID) and Commercial 5 (CM5B) to Commercial 5 (CM5K) and
Comprehensive Development (CD42) to permit development of a 30 site
recreational vehicle park.
41 - 47 Report of the Public
Hearing held March 7, 2011 on Bylaw No. 500.368 Pilcher & Associates Inc. - 2465 Apollo Drive
Area E. (Electoral Area Directors except EA B One
Vote)
1. That the Report of the
Public Hearing held March 7, 2011 on Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and
Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.368, 2011 be received.
2. That Regional District of
Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.368, 2011 be read a
third.
This
bylaw rezones the subject property from Residential 1, Subdivision District `P'
to Comprehensive Development (CD43) to
recognize an existing, non-conforming, mobile park.
48 - 102 Report of the
Public Hearing held February 24, 2011 on Bylaws No. 1148.07 and 1309.01 Addison - 2610 Myles Lake Road - Area C. (Electoral Area Directors except EA B One Vote)
1.
That the Report of the Public Hearing held February
24, 2011 on Bylaws No. 1148.07 and 1309.01
be received.
2.
That Regional
District of Nanaimo Arrowsmith Benson Cranberry Bright Official Community
Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1148.07, 2011 be read a third time.
3.
That Regional
Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1309.01, 2011 be referred to affected local
governments for acceptance.
These
bylaws amend the Regional Growth Strategy and the Arrowsmith Benson Cranberry
Bright Official Community Plan to support zoning amendment application No.
PL2009-778 Addison - 2610 Myles Lake Road - Area C which provides for the
subject property to be subdivided into four lots.
103 - 107 Report of
the Public Hearing held March 10, 2011 on Bylaw No 1285.16 Bezaire - 1724
Alberni Highway Area F.
(Electoral Area Directors except EA B One Vote)
1.
That the Report of the Public Hearing held March 10,
2011 on Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area F Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.16, 2011
be received.
2.
That Regional
District of Nanaimo Electoral Area
F Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.16, 2011 be read a
third time.
This
bylaw rezones a portion of the subject property from T-1
(Institutional/Community Facility 1) and R-3 (Village Residential 3) to C-3
(Commercial 3) to permit kayak manufacturing and sales.
For Adoption.
Bylaw No. 500.355 - Keith Brown & Associates -
Fielding Road - Area A.
(Electoral Area Directors except EA B One Vote)
That
Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No.
500.355, 2010 be adopted.
This bylaw rezones the subject property from Residential 2 (RS2) to Industrial I (IN 1) to
permit a light industrial development.
Bylaws No.
813.47, 889.59 & 869.08.
(All Directors One Vote)
That "French Creek Sewerage Facilities Local Service Boundary Amendment
Bylaw No. 813.47, 2011" be adopted.
That "Regional District of Nanaimo Northern Community Sewer Local
Service Boundary Amendment Bylaw No. 889.59, 2011" be adopted.
That Morningstar Streetlighting Local Service Area Boundary Amendment
Bylaw No. 869.08, 2011" be adopted.
These bylaws extend the
boundaries of the French Creek and
Northern Community Sewer
Services and the Morningstar
Streetlighting Service to include an Area G property (Lot 4 Corner Lowrys and Wembley Roads).
Bylaws
No. 861.03 & 1059.04. (All Directors One Vote)
That "Northern Community
Recreation Service Amendment Bylaw No. 861.03, 2011" be adopted.
That Southern Community
Recreation Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1059.04, 2011" be adopted.
Theses
bylaws amend the cost apportionment provisions of the northern and southern community
recreation services establishing bylaws.
7. STANDING
COMMITTEE, SELECT COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 ELECTORAL
AREA PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE
108 - 113 Minutes of the Electoral Area Planning Committee
meeting held March 8, 2011. (for information)
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Holly
Clermont, Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team, re Fairwinds Response to
January 31, 2011 Public Information Meeting. (All Directors One Vote)
That the correspondence from Holly Clermont of the Garry Oak Ecosystems
Recovery Team be received.
Wally & Laurie Debling, re Fairwinds Lakes District & Schooner Cove
Development Plans. (All Directors One Vote)
That the correspondence from Wally and Laurie Debling be received.
Peter Law, re Rainwater and the Fairwinds Lakes District Plan. (All Directors One Vote)
That the correspondence from Peter Law be received.
Don
Lawseth, re Fairwinds Application to Amend the Nanoose Bay OCP. (All
Directors One Vote)
That the correspondence from Don Lawseth be received.
Joe Straka, re Fairwinds Lakes District Development Process Leading
to Regional Park Dedication. (All Directors One
Vote)
That the correspondence from Joe Straka be received.
Paul Grinder, Arrowsmith Parks and Land-Use Council, re Fairwinds Application to Amend the Nanoose Bay
Official Community Plan. (All Directors One Vote)
That the correspondence from Paul Grinder of the Arrowsmith Parks and
Land-Use Council be received.
PLANNING
AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
Bylaw
No. 500.369 to Support Zoning Amendment Application No. PL2011-009 RDN 2834 Northwest Bay Road Area E. (Electoral
Area Directors except EA B One Vote)
1. That the Summary of the Public Information Meeting held on February 17,
2011 be received for information.
2. That Application No. PL2011-009 to rezone the subject property from
Residential 1 (RS I) to Public 1 (PU 1) be approved subject to the conditions
included in Schedule No. 1.
3. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision
Amendment Bylaw No. 500.369, 2011 ", be given 1st and 2nd
reading.
4. That the Public Hearing on "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use
and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.369, 2011", be delegated to
Director Holme or his alternate.
Bylaw
No. 1285.15 to Support Zoning Amendment Application No. PL2010-205 J.E. Anderson & Associates 908 and
920 Little Mountain Road Area F. (Electoral Area
Directors except EA B One Vote)
1. That the application to rezone part of Lot 1, District Lot 136. Nanoose
District, Plan 21407 from R-2.54 (Rural Residential 2.54) to R-2 (Rural
Residential 2) be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule No. 1.
2. That the application to rezone Lot B, District Lot 136, Nanoose District,
Plan 41092 from R-2 (Rural Residential 2) to R-2.54 (Rural Residential 2.54) be
approved subject to the conditions included in Schedule No. 1.
3. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw
Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.15, 2011" be introduced and read two times.
4. That the public hearing on Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and
Subdivision Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.15, 2011 be delegated to Director
Biggemann and co-chaired by Director Stanhope.
Bylaw
No. 1400.03 - OCP Amendment - Fairwinds
The Lakes District Neighbourhood Plan Area E. (Electoral
Area Directors except EA B One Vote)
1. That the summaries of the Public Information Meetings held on June 28,
2010 and January 31, 2011, be received.
2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Official Community
Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1400.03, 2011", be given 1st and 2nd
reading.
3. That the Public Hearing on "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1400.03, 2011" be delegated to
Director Holme or his alternate.
Bylaw
No. 1400.04 - OCP Amendment
Fairwinds - Schooner Cover Neighbourhood Area E. (Electoral Area
Directors except EA B One Vote)
1. That the summaries of the Public Information Meetings held on June 28,
2010 and February 1, 2011, be received for information.
2. That "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay Official Community
Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1400.04, 2011", be given 1st and 2nd reading.
3. That the Public Hearing on "Regional District of Nanaimo Nanoose Bay
Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1400.04, 2011", be delegated
to Director Holme or his alternate.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Development
Permit Application No. PL2009-287
Roberts 2270 South Lake Road Area H. (Electoral Area
Directors except EA B One Vote)
That Development Permit Application No. PL2009-287, to permit the
construction of a cabin within 15 meters of the natural boundary of Horne Lake
be approved subject to the conditions outlined in Schedules No. 1 - 2.
Development
Permit & Site Specific Exemption Application No. PL2010-090 Cowan 2502 Blokker Road Area E. (Electoral Area
Directors except EA B One Vote)
That Development Permit and Site Specific Exemption Application No.
PL2010-090 to permit the construction of a dwelling unit be approved subject to
the conditions outlined in Schedules
No. 1 - 3.
Development
Permit Application No. PL2010-189
McCaskell 3728 Horne Lake Caves Road Area H. (Electoral Area Directors
except EA B One Vote)
That Development Permit Application No. PL2010-189, to permit the
construction of an addition to an existing cabin within 15 metres of the
natural boundary of Horne Lake, be approved subject to the conditions outlined
in Schedules No. 1 - 2.
Development
Permit Application No. PL2010-223
Low 492 Martindale Road Area G. (Electoral
Area Directors except EA B One Vote)
That Development Permit Application No. PL2010-223 to permit the
construction of a dwelling unit and an accessory building be approved subject
to the conditions outlined in Schedules
No. 1 to 3.
7.2 COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE STANDING COMMITTEE
114 - 121 Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting
held March 8, 2011. (for information)
COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
June
Parsons, BC Seniors Game Society, re Invitation to Host BC Seniors Games. (All
Directors One Vote)
That the correspondence from June Parsons of the BC Seniors Game Society
be received.
FINANCE
AND INFORMATION SERVICES
FINANCE
Bylaws
No. 1626 & 1627 Authorize Temporary Borrowing & Issuance of
Securities for Cedar Sewer Large Residential Properties Financing Service.
(All Directors Weighted Vote; All
Directors 2/3 Weighted)
1. That "Cedar Sewer Large Residential Properties Capital Financing
Service Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1626, 2011" be introduced and read
three times.
2. That "Cedar Sewer Large Residential Properties Capital Financing
Service Interim Financing Bylaw No. 1627, 2011" be introduced and read
three times.
Bylaws No. 1628, 1629, 1630 & 1231.03 Authorize
Borrowing & Issuance of Securities for Camp Moorecroft Land Acquisition and Increase the
Regional Parks & Trails Service Parcel Tax.
(All
Directors Weighted Vote)
1. That upon completion of the purchase of the Camp Moorecroft Lands on
March 2, 2011, the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 110,
Nanoose District, Plan 1777 PID 006-884-849 and Lot 1 of District Lots 52 and
110, Nanoose District, Plan 31217 PID 001-170-228 be designated as a Regional
Park.
2. That the Regional Parks parcel tax rate be set at $11.00 for 2011 and at
$12.00 commencing in 2012, and that a review of the rate be undertaken in
conjunction with the 2013 budget.
3. That "Regional Parks and Trails Service Loan Authorization Bylaw No.
1628, 2011" be introduced, read three times and be forwarded to the
Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
4. That "Regional Parks and Trails Service Security Issuing Bylaw No.
1629, 2011" be introduced, read three times and be held for adoption with
Bylaw No. 1628.
5. That "Regional Parks and Trails Service Interim Financing Bylaw No.
1630, 2011" be introduced, read three times and be held for adoption with
Bylaw No. 1628.
6. That the 2011 to 2015 financial plan be amended to reflect the Regional
Parks parcel tax rates in accordance with the bylaws attached to this report.
(All
Directors One Vote)
7. That "Regional Parks and Trails Service Amendment Bylaw No, 1231.03,
2011" be introduced, read three times and be held for adoption with Bylaw
No. 1628.
Preliminary Operating Results for Period Ending
December 31, 2010. (All Directors One Vote)
That the summary report of financial results for the year ended December
31, 2010 be received for information.
Bylaws
No. 1336.08, 1483.05, 1525.03, 1567.02, 1568.02 & 1569.02 - Amend Parcel
Tax Rates for Water, Sewer, Fire Protection and Crime Prevention/Community
Justice Services.
Bylaw No.
1336.08
(All
Directors One Vote)
1. That "Driftwood Water Supply Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment
Bylaw No. 1336.08, 2011" be introduced and read three times.
(All
Directors 2/3)
2. That "Driftwood Water Supply Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment
Bylaw No. 1336.08, 2011" be adopted.
Bylaw
No. 1483.05.
(All
Directors One Vote)
1. That Barclay Crescent Sewer Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment Bylaw
No. 1483.05, 2011" be introduced and read three times.
(All
Directors 2/3)
2. That "Barclay Crescent Sewer Service Area Parcel Tax Rate Amendment
Bylaw No. 1483.05, 2011" be adopted.
Bylaw
No. 1525.03.
(All
Directors One Vote)
1. That "Crime Prevention and Community Justice Support Service Parcel
Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw No. l525.03, 2011" be introduced and read three
times.
(All
Directors 2/3)
2. That "Crime Prevention and Community Justice Support Service Parcel
Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw No 1525.03, 2011" be adopted.
Bylaw
No. 1567.02.
(All
Directors One Vote)
1. That "Water Services Parcel Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1567.02,
2011" be introduced and read three times.
(All Directors
2/3)
2. That "Water Services Parcel Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1567.02,
2011" be adopted.
Bylaw
No. 1568.02.
(All
Directors One Vote)
1. That "Sewer Services Parcel Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1568.02
2011" be introduced and read three times.
(All
Directors 2/3)
2. That "Sewer Services Parcel Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1568.02,
2011" be adopted.
Bylaw
No. 1569.02.
(All
Directors One Vote)
1. That "Fire Protection Services Parcel Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw No.
1569.02, 2011" be introduced and read three times.
(All
Directors 2/3)
2. That "Fire Protection Services Parcel Tax Rates Amendment Bylaw No.
1569.02, 2011 be adopted.
Bylaw
No. 1631 - 2011 to 2015 Financial Plan.
(All
Directors Weighted Vote)
1. That 2011 to 2015 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1631, 2011" be
introduced and read three times.
(All
Directors 2/3 Weighted)
2. That "2011 to 2015 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1631, 2011'' be adopted.
Coastal Community Network - Request for Membership
Dues. (All Directors One Vote)
That correspondence be sent to the Coastal Community Network advising
them that the Regional District of Nanaimo declines to be a member at this time.
REGIONAL AND COMMUNITY UTILITIES
WATER
Bylaws No. 867.05 & 1049.06 Extend the
Boundaries of the Nanoose Bay Peninsula & Bulk Water Supply Services to
Include an Area E Property (2834 Northwest Bay Road). (All Directors One Vote)
1. That "Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area Amendment Bylaw No.
867.05, 2011" be introduced and read three times.
2. That "Nanoose Bay Bulk Water Supply Local Service Area Amendment
Bylaw No. 1049.06, 2011" be introduced and read three times.
TRANSPORTATION
AND SOLID WASTE SERVICES
SOLID WASTE
Regional Landfill Service - Refuse Compactor Tender
Award. (All Directors Weighted Vote)
That Finning be awarded the supply of a CAT 826H steel wheeled refuse
compactor for a purchase price of $620,467
and guaranteed buyback of $293,000 and that the General Manager,
Financial and Information Services be authorized to execute a four year lease
to finance this purchase.
Bylaw
No. 1591.01 Amends the Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Service Rates
& Regulations Bylaw. (All Directors One Vote)
That "Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Service Rates and
Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1591.01, 2011" be referred back to staff.
Waste
Stream Management Licensing Application - Cascades Recovery Inc. City of
Nanaimo (800 Maughan Road). (All Directors One Vote)
That the Board receive the report on the Waste Stream Management License
application from Cascades Recovery Inc. for information.
2010 Illegal Dumping and Landfill Bans Enforcement
Report. (All Directors One Vote)
That the Board receive the 2010 Illegal Dumping Prevention Program and
Landfill Bans report for information.
COMMISSION, ADVISORY & SELECT COMMITTEE
District
69 Recreation Commission. (All Directors One Vote)
1. That the minutes of the
District 69 Recreation Commission meeting held February 17, 2011 be received
for information.
(Parksville,
Qualicum Beach, EAs E, F, G H Weighted Vote)
2. That the following District
69 Recreation Youth Grants be approved:
Community
Group Amount
Recommended
Arrowsmith
Community Enhancement Society (costumes) $ 255
Ballenas Dry Grad
(food & entertainment) $ 1,000
Coombs Hilliers
Recreation Community Organization $ 2,500
(outdoor court)
District 69 Minor Softball (equipment &
uniforms) $ 2,000
Errington War Memorial Hall Association
(drums & drum bags) $ 1,183
District 69 Family Resource Association
(programs) $ 1,700
Kwalikum Secondary School - Boxing Skills
Program $ 1,500
(equipment)
Kwalikum Secondary
School - Dry Grad (event expenses) $ 1,000
Oceanside Track
and Field Club (facility improvements) $ 3,500
3. That the following District
69 Recreation Community Grants be approved:
Community
Group Amount
Recommended
Errington Therapeutic Riding Association
(program expenses) $ 1,154
Lighthouse Recreation Commission (program
costs) $ 2,700
Parksville &
District Association for Community Living $ 1,030
(program
expenses)
Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation $ 1,500
(Venetian
Carnival)
Parksville Seniors Athletic Group (softball
equipment) $ 500
Qualicum and District Curling Club - 2011 BC
Masters $ 1,000
(event expenses)
Vancouver Island Opera (room rental &
advertising) $ 1,220
BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS
Rosemary Boanno & Adrian Maas, Vancouver Island
Regional Library, re Construction Financing for Nanaimo North Library. (All Directors One Vote)
That this request to staff be referred for a report on how to implement
the borrowing authority that has been requested.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayors
Task Force on Homelessness. (All Directors One Vote)
That Director Bartram be appointed to the Mayors Task Force on
Homelessness and that Director Stanhope be appointed as his alternate.
7.3 EXECUTIVE
STANDING COMMITTEE
7.4 COMMISSIONS
7.5 SCHEDULED
STANDING, ADVISORY STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE REPORTS
Electoral Area B Parks and Open
Space Advisory Committee. (All Directors One Vote)
122 - 124 Minutes of the Electoral
Area B Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee meeting held February 1, 2011.
(for information)
Selection
Select Committee. (All Directors One Vote)
Selection
Committee Appointments. (verbal)
125 - 168 Sustainability
Select Committee. (All Directors One Vote)
Minutes of the Sustainability Select Committee
meeting held March 16, 2011. (for information)
1. That the
RDN Sustainable Development Checklist and Guide be approved; and that the RDN
Policy B1.14 be amended to reference the revised checklist.
2. That the proposed Green Building Incentive Program be approved.
8. ADMINISTRATORS
REPORTS
169 - 176 Nanoose Bay
Fire Protection Service - Fire Hydrant Use Agreement. (All Directors Weighted Vote)
177 - 179 Bylaw No. 1631 - 2011 to 2015
Financial Plan. (All Directors Weighted Vote)
180 - 187 Bylaw No. 975.54 Extends the Boundaries of the Pump & Haul Service
to Include an Area E Property (Lot 57, District Lot 78, Nanoose District,
Plan 14275). (All Directors One Vote)
188 - 189 Public
Transit Agreement and Public Transit Infrastructure Grants. (All Directors
except EAs B & F 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) (c) of the
Community Charter the Board proceed to an In Camera meeting to consider items
related to personnel issues.