AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

4:30 p.m. To Proceed In Camera, Reconvene Regular Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
SHAW AUDITORIUM, VANCOUVER ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTRE
80 COMMERCIAL STREET, NANAIMO, BC

SCHEDULED RECESS AT 9:00 P.M.


That the meeting be closed to the public in order to deal with agenda items under the Community Charter:


Section 90(1) A part of the Council meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following:


(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;


(c) labour relations or other employee relations; 


(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; and,


(n) the consideration of whether a Council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection or subsection (2).

Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held in the Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, on Monday, 2024-OCT-21, at 4:30 p.m.

During the 2024-OCT-21 In Camera Council Meeting, Council appointed Donna Hais to the Nanaimo Port Authority Board of Directors, effective 2024-OCT-21, for a three-year term ending 2027-OCT-21.

During the 2024-OCT-21 In Camera Council Meeting, Council appointed Councillor Hemmens as trustee to the Vancouver Island Regional Library Board, and Councillor Eastmure as an alternate, for the period January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Minutes of the Public Safety Committee Meeting held in the Boardroom, Service and Resource Centre, 411 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo, BC, on Wednesday, 2024-JUN-12, at 3:00 p.m.

Minutes of the Special Public Safety Committee Meeting held in the Boardroom, Service and Resource Centre, 411 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo, BC, on Wednesday, 2024-SEP-04, at 3:00 p.m.

Minutes of the Design Advisory Panel Meeting held in the Boardroom, Service and Resource Centre, 411 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo, BC, on Thursday, 2024-SEP-12, at 5:03 p.m.

[Note:  A link to the 2024-OCT-28 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting Agenda is provided for information.]

That Council rescind the following motion, passed during the 2023-NOV-27 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting, and adopted by Council on 2023-DEC-04:


"That Council direct Staff to prepare a report, for a future Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting, regarding ways to implement the following New City Plan incentives:


•    Incentivize Affordable Housing
•    Support Green Infrastructure
•    Encourage Infill Development
•    Support Small Businesses
•    Prioritize Active Transportation"

That Council direct Staff to prepare a report, for a future Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting, regarding incentives that support City Plan.

That Council direct Staff to provide an update, for a future Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting, regarding heating, cooling and feeding centres and shelter spaces, and that Island Health be invited to participate in the discussion. 

That Council direct Staff to incorporate the topic of Parking Management Strategy into the 2024-DEC-09 Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting.

That Council direct Staff to present a proposed workplan and strategies related to the "Nanaimo Doughnut Economic Framework Awareness Program", including budget implications, for Council’s consideration during the 2026-2030 budget deliberations.

To be introduced by Bill Sims, General Manager, Engineering and Public Works.


Purpose:  To introduce amendments to the Cemetery Regulation Bylaw to authorize the 22 Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorials to be re-erected and address other housekeeping amendments.


Recommendation:  That:

  1. "Cemetery Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024 No. 7084.02" (a bylaw to authorize Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial and other housekeeping amendments) pass first reading.
  2. "Cemetery Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024 No. 7084.02" pass second reading.
  3. "Cemetery Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2024 No. 7084.02" pass third reading.

To be introduced by Bill Sims, General Manager, Engineering and Public Works.


Purpose:  To introduce fee increases associated with providing the services associated with cemetery operations. 


Recommendation: That:

  1. "Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 7336.11" (a bylaw to amend the cemetery fees and charges) pass first reading.
  2. "Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 7336.11" pass second reading.
  3. "Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 2024, No. 7336.11" pass third reading.

To be introduced by Jeremy Holm, Director, Planning and Development.


Purpose:  To present Council with an application to rezone 335 Third Street from Single Dwelling Residential (R1) to Residential Corridor (COR1) to facilitate a multi-family development.


Recommendation:  That:

  1. "Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2024 No. 4500.236" (to rezone 335 Third Street from Single Dwelling Residential [R1] to Residential Corridor [COR1]) pass first reading;
  2. "Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2024 No. 4500.236" pass second reading; and,
  3. "Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2024 No. 4500.236" pass third reading; and,
  4. Council direct Staff to secure the conditions related to "Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2024 No. 4500.236" as outlined in the "Conditions of Rezoning" section of the Staff Report titled "Rezoning Application No. RA504 - 335 Third Street", dated 2024-NOV-04, prior to final adoption.

To be introduced by Jeremy Holm, Director, Planning and Development.


Purpose:  To present for Council’s consideration a development permit application to allow site improvements for an existing dwelling within the marine foreshore leave strip at 27 Hispanola Place. 


Recommendation:  That Council issue Development Permit No. DP1351 for site improvements within the marine foreshore leave strip at 27 Hispanola Place with a variance as outlined in the "Proposed Variance" section of the Staff Report titled "Development Permit Application No. DP1351 - 27 Hispanola Place", dated 2024-NOV-04.

To be introduced by Laura Mercer, General Manager, Corporate Services.


Purpose:  To obtain Council approval to close an unnamed lane adjacent to 2209 Bowen Road and obtain approval to enter into a Land Exchange Agreement with the owner of 2209 Bowen Road to dedicate a part of their property for road in exchange for the road closure area.


Recommendation:  That:

  1. Council authorize the road closure and disposition of an unnamed lane adjacent to 2209 Bowen Road, and direct Staff to enter into a Road Closure and Land Exchange Agreement;
  2. "Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw 2024 No. 7376" (to provide for highway closure and dedication removal of an unnamed lane adjacent to 2209 Bowen Road) pass first reading;
  3. "Highway Closure and Dedication Removal Bylaw 2024 No. 7376" pass second reading; and
  4. Council direct Staff to proceed with public notice for the closure and disposition of an unnamed lane adjacent to 2209 Bowen Road.

To be introduced by Sheila Gurrie, Director, Legislative Services. 


Purpose:  To present for Council’s consideration the draft 2025 Acting Mayor Schedule.


Recommendation:  That Council approve the 2025 Acting Mayor Schedule as presented in Attachment 'A' of the report titled "2025 Acting Mayor Schedule", dated 2024-NOV-04.

To be introduced by Sheila Gurrie, Director, Legislative Services.


Purpose:  To present the 2025 Council and Committees Key Date Calendars for Council’s approval.


Recommendation:  That Council approve the 2025 Council and Committees Key Date Calendars as presented in Attachments 'A' through 'G' of the Staff Report titled "2025 Council and Committees Key Date Calendars", dated 2024-NOV-04.

13.

 

That "Property Tax Prepayment Plan Bylaw 2024, No. 7390" (a bylaw to authorize a property tax prepayment plan) be adopted.

That "User Rates Auto Debit Plan Bylaw 2024, No. 7391" (a bylaw to authorize a user rates auto debit plan) be adopted.

At the 2024-OCT-21 Regular Council Meeting, Councillor Armstrong advised that she would be bringing forward the following motion for consideration:


"That Council refer the City of Nanaimo Liquor Control Strategy to the December 18, 2024 Public Safety Committee Meeting for input."

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