AGENDA

REGULAR COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, October 28, 2019 at 4:30 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.
Location:	SHAW AUDITORIUM, VANCOUVER ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTRE 80 COMMERCIAL STREET, NANAIMO, BC

SCHEDULED RECESS AT 6:30 P.M.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER:

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INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS:

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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

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ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

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Minutes

Minutes of the Regular Committee of the Whole Meeting held in the Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo BC on Monday, 2019-JUL-15 at 4:30 p.m.

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PRESENTATIONS:

a.

Dr. Poteryko, Medical Director, Nanaimo Community and Dr. Bell, Nanaimo Think Tank

Dr. Poteryko, Medical Director, Nanaimo Community, and Dr. Bell, Nanaimo Think Tank, to provide a presentation regarding community health.

b.

Mr. Kim Smythe, CEO, Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce,  Presentation re:  Field Surveys

Kim Smythe, CEO, Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, to provide a presentation regarding 2019 Field Surveys of Nanaimo Businesses.

c.

Boathouse and Paddling Centre Presentation

Camela Tang, President, Nanaimo Boathouse Society and Ian Niamath to provide a presentation regarding the Boathouse and Paddling Centre.

d.

Dr. Natarajan, Cardiologist, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, re:  Cardiac Care in Nanaimo

Dr. Natarajan to provide an update on cardiac care in Nanaimo and the urgent need for improving cardiac care in Nanaimo by establishing a cardiac care unit and cath lab in the hospital.

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DELEGATIONS:

a.

Delegation from Daniel Appell regarding Planning Process

To present the Planning Method P.R.E.P (Propose, Research, Engage, Present) relevant informed planning.  Council to support a method for planning that works.  Change the way planning is done in this City.

b.

Delegation from Rory Warnock regarding Heart & Stroke Foundation BIG BIKE Municipal Challenge

To present to Council the details of a Heart & Stroke Foundation BIG BIKE Municipal Challenge, planned for May 2020.

c.

Delegation from Rick Hyne regarding the Opioid Crisis

To present plans that we are undertaking to help with the opiate crisis and a solution.

d.

Delegation from Nanaimo BMX Association

To present to Council an infrastructure upgrade/community development project proposed for the Marie Davidson BMX Park.

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REPORTS:

a.

East Wellington Park Management and Action Plan Update

To be introduced by Richard Harding, General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture.

Purpose:  To provide Council with an update on the East Wellington Park Management and Action Plan planning process and to obtain direction regarding next steps.

Recommendation: That the Committee of the Whole recommend Council direct Staff to:

• hold an open house at the park and post the draft East Wellington Park Management and Action Plan to the City of Nanaimo’s website to gather public input;
• submit a non-farm use application to the Agricultural Land Reserve for park development; and,
• report back to Council with the final draft plan.

b.

2019 Community Action Initiative Community Wellness & Harm Reduction Grant Application

To be introduced by Dale Lindsay, General Manager, Development Services.

Purpose:  To provide information on a Community Wellness & Harm Reduction Grant opportunity from the Province of British Columbia’s Community Action Initiative and to obtain Council approval for the City’s application for this grant.

Recommendation:  That the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council approve the City of Nanaimo’s application to the 2019 Community Action Initiative Community Wellness & Harm Reduction Grant for $50,000 for the purpose of supporting a peer-run skills and employment program.

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CORRESPONDENCE:

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OTHER BUSINESS:

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QUESTION PERIOD:

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PROCEDURAL MOTION:

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ADJOURNMENT: