MERGED AGENDA 

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, March 04, 2019
Time:	3:30 p.m. to proceed "In Camera", Open Meeting to reconvene at 7:00 p.m.
Location:	SHAW AUDITORIUM, VANCOUVER ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTRE 80 COMMERCIAL STREET, NANAIMO, BC

 

SCHEDULED RECESS AT 9:00 P.M.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER:

2.

PROCEDURAL MOTION:

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;
(b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for a municipal award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the municipality on condition of anonymity;
(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;
(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;
(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;
(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public;
(n) the consideration of whether a Council meeting should be closed under a provision of this subsection or subsection (2); and,

 Community Charter Section 90(2):

(b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.

3.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS:

a.

Agenda Item 10(a) - Add delegation from Geoff Griffiths.

4.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

5.

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

a.

Minutes

Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Public Hearing) held in the Shaw Auditorium, 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC on Thursday, 2019-FEB-07 at 7:00 p.m.

6.

MAYOR'S REPORT:

7.

PRESENTATIONS:

a.

Presentation from Julie Pisani, Program Coordinator, Drinking Water and Watershed Protection, Nanaimo Regional District, regarding Drinking Water and Watershed Protection

8.

DELEGATIONS:

9.

CONSENT ITEMS:

a.

Committee of the Whole Recommendations 2019-FEB-25

[Note:  Link to 2019-FEB-25 Special Committee of the Whole Agenda attached for information.]

1.

Governance and Priorities Committee

It was moved and seconded that the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council establish a Governance and Priorities Committee and adopt the associated Terms of Reference as presented in the report titled “Governance and Priorities Committee” dated 2019-FEB-25.

2.

Council Resolutions Update

(a)  It was moved and seconded that the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council rescind the following resolutions carried at the Committee of the Whole meeting held 2017‑JUN-26:

“It was moved and seconded that Council direct Staff to commence a review of the existing “Innovative Housing for Neighbourhoods:  Triplex and Quadruplex Infill Design Guidelines” with consideration given to adding guidelines for other forms of infill housing.”

 

“It was moved and seconded that Council direct that the associated consultation with the community include neighbourhood associations.”

(b)  It was moved and seconded that the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council rescind the following resolution carried at the Council meeting held 2018-MAY-07:

“It was moved and seconded that Council direct Staff to identify sites available for a federally regulated and recognized supervised consumption service.”

(c)  It was moved and seconded that the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council rescind the following resolution carried at the Council meeting held 2017-DEC-04:

“It was moved and seconded that Council direct Staff to make recommendations on the scope of Phase 2 of the Core Review with the intent upon Council approval of moving forward as early in 2018 as possible.”

(d)  It was moved and seconded that the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council rescind the following resolution carried at the Council meeting held 2017-AUG-14:

“It was moved and seconded that Council direct Staff to coordinate a meeting between Snuneymuxw First Nation representatives, Greater Nanaimo Harbour Association representatives and the City of Nanaimo representatives to further discuss the next steps regarding the Nation-to-Nation discussions.”

(e)  It was moved and seconded that the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council rescind the following resolution carried at the Council meeting held 2018-JUL-09:

“It was moved and seconded that Council refer review of Zoning Bylaw Amendments related to Supervised Consumption Services to the Community Planning and Development Committee, and the Public Safety Committee, for recommendations.”

(f)  It was moved and seconded that the Committee of the Whole recommend that Council rescind the following resolution carried at the Council meeting held 2017-DEC-18:

“It was moved and seconded that Council direct Staff to engage and review with Regional District of Nanaimo participating members stakeholder agreements and return in early 2018 with a report on their findings.”

 

 

10.

REPORTS:

a.

Rezoning Application No. RA410 - Unit 9, 1599 Dufferin Crescent

To be introduced by Dale Lindsay, Director, Community Development.

Purpose:  To present Council with an application to amend the existing zoning of the property located at Unit 9, 1599 Dufferin Crescent to allow “Cannabis Retail Store” as a site-specific use in the Hospital Urban Centre (CC5) Zone.

Recommendation:

1. That “Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 4500.133” (To rezone Unit 9, 1599 Dufferin Crescent to allow “Cannabis Retail Store” as a site-specific use in the Hospital Urban Centre [CC5] Zone) pass first reading;
2. That “Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 4500.133” pass second reading; and,

3. That Council direct Staff to secure the amenity contribution and BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch approval prior to adoption of the bylaw, should Council support the bylaw at third reading.

1.

Delegation from Geoff Griffiths

Geoff Griffiths to answer questions regarding his rezoning application RA410.

b.

"Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7176.01"

To be introduced by Dale Lindsay, Director, Community Development.

Purpose:  To present amendments to “Inter-Community Business Licence Bylaw 2013 No. 7176” to enable the City of Nanaimo to be part of an expanded inter-community business licence program.

Recommendation:  That:

1. “Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7176.01” (To expand the participants in the inter-municipal business licensing program) pass first reading;
2. “Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7176.01” pass second reading; and,
3. “Inter-Community Business Licence Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7176.01” pass third reading.

c.

Council Appointments to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

To be introduced by Sheila Gurrie, City Clerk.

Purpose:  To request that Council appoint no less than three Council members to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel as required under the Community Charter.

Recommendation:  That Council appoint at least three Council members and one alternate to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for a term ending 2019-DEC-31.

11.

BYLAWS:

a.

“Parks, Recreation and Culture Regulation Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7073.07”

That “Parks, Recreation and Culture Regulation Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7073.07” (To allow for overnight shelter in City parks, and other regulatory matters), be adopted.

b.

“Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7159.04”

That “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7159.04” (To update enforcement penalty rates), be adopted.

c.

“Public Nuisance Bylaw 2019 No. 7267”

That “Public Nuisance Bylaw 2019 No. 7267” (To update and consolidate offences relating to nuisances, disturbances and uncivil behavior), be adopted.

d.

“Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7159.05"

That “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7159.05 (To include new offences and an updated fine schedule), be adopted.

e.

“Cross Connection Control Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7249.01”

That “Cross Connection Control Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7249.01” (To adopt amendments for consistent enforcement), be adopted.

f.

“Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7159.06”

That “Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7159.06” (For ticketing and enforcement of penalty sections of the new Cross Connection Control Bylaw), be adopted.

g.

“Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7253.04”

That “Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 2019 No. 7253.04” (To amend the 2018 – 2022 Financial Plan), be adopted.

h.

Bylaw Status Sheet (For Information Only)

12.

CORRESPONDENCE:

13.

NOTICE OF MOTION:

14.

OTHER BUSINESS:

15.

QUESTION PERIOD:

16.

ADJOURNMENT: