Council Agenda

DISTRICT OFCAMPBELL RIVER COUNCIL AGENDA

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, MAY 05,2003 at 6:30p.m.in the District of Campbell River Council Chambers (MainLevel),301St.Ann'sRoad,Campbell River, BC. The agenda presents the recommendations extracted from the reports that comprise the agenda background package. To request a copy of a specific report, please contact the appropriate department.

IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: "THAT Council move In-Camera under the authority of Section 242.2 (1) (c), (f), (h), (j) of the Local Government Act. "

OPEN PORTION OF MEETING AT 7:30 P.M. 1. DELEGATIONS: (a) Terry Hutchinson, Manager regarding application for change in hours of Operation - Quinsam Hotel [See item 7D (b)]

(b) Mike Sell, Owner regarding Development Variance Permit Application - 644 Island Highway [See item 8 (d)]

(c) Jim McCaul, Regional Manager, Health Protection - Vancouver Island Health Authority regarding West Nile Virus. [See item 7B (b)]

(d) Youth Advisory Committee regarding Multi-User Skate/Terrain Park for Campbell River Youth [ See Item 6(b) (ii)]

(e) Raymond Lee regarding Multi-User Skate/Terrain Park for Campbell River Youth proposal. [ See Item 6(b) (ii)] 2. MINUTES: (a) April 14, 2003 Council Minutes.

"THAT the April 14, 2003 Council Minutes be adopted. "

(b) April 29, 2003 Special Council Minutes. 7

"THAT the April 29, 2003 Special Council Minutes be adopted. " 3. OTHER MINUTES: (a) February 27, 2003 and April 3, 2003 North Island Woodlands Advisory Group 9 Minutes.

"THAT the February 27, 2003 and April 3, 2003 North Island Woodlands Advisory Group Minutes be received. "

(b) April 15, 2003 Estuary Management Commission Minutes. 25

"THAT the April 15, 2003 Estuary Management Commission Minutes be received. " Regular Council Meeting -Monday, May05,2003 Page 2 4. CORRESPONDENCE: Items of correspondence for Council consideration:

(a) "THAT the April 10, 2003 correspondence from the Village of Burns Lake regarding 29 Reinstatement of Community Health Council be received. "

(b) "THAT the April 6, 2003 correspondence from BC Transit regarding their continued 30 efforts to find efficiencies that will enable them to deliver improved services to communities be received. "

(c) "THAT the April 9, 2003 correspondence from the Ministry of Sustainable Resource 31 Management regarding Johnstone Strait - Bute Inlet Coastal Planning Initiative be received. "

(d) "THAT the April 7, 2003 correspondence from the Honourable George Abbott, 39 Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services regarding the allocation of the 2003/04 unconditional grant funding be received. "

(e) "THAT the correspondence received April 29, 2003 from Paradise Found Adventure 41 Tours regarding Highway Exchange Bylaw No. 3028, to close a portion of 19th Avenue be received. "

(f) "THAT the April 30, 2003 correspondence from the Honourable Judith Reid, 42 Minister of Transportation regarding Transfer of Arterial Highways to Local Jurisdiction be received. "

(g) "THAT the April 23, 2003 correspondence from IWA-Canada Local 363 regarding 47 changes to the Forest Act be received. "

(h) "THAT the April 29, 2003 correspondence from Rivercorp requesting a letter of 55 support be sent to the Coast Sustainability Trust for their application for funds for the New Marine Frontier Project be received. "

(i) "THAT the February 25, 2003 correspondence from Sunshine Lodge/Yucalta Lodge 57 regarding a grant in aid request for use of the Sportsplex during their Pioneer Olympics be received. "

"THAT Council approve the grant in aid request from Sunshine Lodge/Yucalta Lodge in the amount of $356.50 (being 50% of the total rental charges) to rent the Sportsplex on May 6, 2003 for their Pioneer Olympics. "

(j) "THAT the correspondence received April 29, 2003 from the Auxiliary and Reserve 59 Peace Officer Association of'British Columbia providing an Auxiliary Police Update be received. "

5. MAYOR'S REPORTS: (a) Councillor Matthews' May 1, 2003 Report regarding Comox-Strathcona Regional 75 District Budget - 2003.

"THAT Councillor Matthews'May 1, 2003 Report regarding Comox-Strathcona Regional District Budget - 2003 be received. " Regular Council Meeting -Monday, May05,2003 Page 3 6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS: (a) April 29, 2003 Committee of the Whole Minutes. 77

"THAT the April 29, 2003 Committee of the Whole Minutes be adopted. "

Committee of the WholeRecommendationsfor Council's consideration:

(i"1. THAT Council adopt the growth principle statements (attached to the 77 Administrator's April 24, 2003 Report marked as Table 1 with minor revisions) as the principles that will guide growth discussions for the District in its new Official Community Plan. [Reference Page 81 of Agenda] "

(ii)"2. THAT the District request a satellite amalgamation of the Quinsam Coal 77 Corporation property (shown on the map attached to the Administrator's April 24, 2003 Report and marked as Appendix II). The services provided to Quinsam Coal as part of this satellite amalgamation are police, fire through a mutual aid agreement, planning, subdivision, recreation, economic development, victims assistance, and general supportive government. The tax rate will be fixed as a percentage of the municipal industrial rate, based on negotiations between Quinsam Coal and the District of Campbell River. "

(iii)"3. THAT remnants of Lot 30 and remnants of Lot 29 owned by Merrill and Ring, 78 (shown on the map attached to the Administrator's April 24, 2003 Report and marked as Appendix III), be amalgamated as a contiguous amalgamation into the District of Campbell River, bound by the terms and conditions laid out in recommendations 4. and 5. shown below; AND THAT 4. in considering any applications for boundary expansion, particularly residential properties, Council apply its boundary expansion policy (4.1 Boundary Extension Requests to the District of Campbell River) so as to minimize the financial burden to existing taxpayers, except where there are opportunities to improve and protect District infrastructure. Upgrading of services would be achieved by way of a local service area paid by the property owners of the amalgamated area; AND FURTHER THAT 5. the provision of fire services to areas in excess of eight kilometers from a Fire Hall be examined on a case by case basis, with a view to requiring properties included in the District boundaries in excess of eight kilometers from a Fire Hall to be sprinklered for any building over 400 square feet, and furthermore, that all properties be serviced by hydrants according to District bylaw. "

(iv)"6. THAT, as per the Provincial government's Municipal Boundary Extension 78 Criteria, the District consult with the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona on the amalgamation requests specified in Resolution Numbers cwO3-0023 and cw03- 0024. "

(v)"7. THAT Council authorize District staff to continue discussions over potential 78 contiguous and satellite amalgamations with TimberWest, Boliden Westmin and interested residential property owners adjacent to the existing municipal boundaries. "

(vi) "THAT the Property - Development, Sale & Purchase Policy be amended by adding: 79

4.18.3 UTILITY SERVICE BEYOND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES Regular Council Meeting - Monday, May 05, 2003 Page 4

4.18.3.1 Watermains and Service Connections

(vii) "THAT Local Improvement Rates Bylaw No. 2871 be amended to provide for 79 construction of roadway improvements including utilities, at a rate equivalent to that required by the Development Approval Process. Projects of this nature would be limited to modest infill developments. "

(b) March 31 and April 7, 2003 Youth Advisory Committee Minutes. 82 (i) "THAT the March 31 and April 7, 2003 Youth Advisory Committee Minutes be received. "

Youth Advisory Committee's May 1, 2003 Business Case and Recommendations for 84 for a Multi-User Skate/Terrain Park for Campbell River Youth. [Limited addendums circulated separately. Copies available upon request from the Planning Department.]

(ii) "THAT Council supports the development of a cement skatelterrain park, between 10, 000 and 12, 000 square feet in Willow Point Park;

AND THAT Council includes the identified user groups in all stages of the development process for the project;

AND FURTHER THAT Council creates an inclusive working committee to oversee all stages of the project fundraising and construction;

AND FINALLY THAT Council hires a professional designer to work with the user groups to complete a well-designed project. "

7. STAFF REPORTS:

A. Administrator:

B. Municipal Services Division: (a) Airport Manager's April 24, 2003 Airport Activity Report. 96

"THAT the Airport Manager's January to March 2003 Activity Report be received."

(b) Engineering Services Manager's April 28, 2003 Report regarding West Nile Virus 100 Forum - April 25, 2003.

"THAT the April 28, 2003 report on West Nile Virus prepared by the Engineering Services Manager be received; AND THAT the Vancouver Island Health Authority be requested to keep the District informed on the results of its monitoring program; Regular Council Meeting - Monday, May 05, 2003 Page 5 AND FURTHER THAT the District develop an Integrated Pest Management Plan than includes education, monitoring, physical control, larviciding, adulticiding, and program review components; AND FINALLY THAT it budget in the year 2004 for surveillance and mapping of possible breeding areas and pest species using GIS. "

(c) Engineering Services Manager's May 1, 2003 Report regarding Dogwood Street 106 Corridor Traffic Safety Improvements - 11th Avenue North Revised Construction Estimate.

"THAT the budget for the ICBC Dogwood Lane Modifications be increased to $142,120 to recognize the actual level of funding provided by ICBC and that the Traffic signal and Street Light Upgrade accounts be deferred to a future year and that the Financial Plan be amended accordingly. "

C. Corporate Services Division: (a) Corporate Services Director's April 15, 2003 Report regarding Travel Per Diem and 109 Mileage Rate Reimbursement.

"THAT Council set the travel per diem rate for staff and council at $75.00 for overnight travel and at $35.00 for the day rate with the mileage rate to be set at $0.42 per kilometer, effective from June 1, 2003. "

(b) Corporate Services Director's May 1, 2002 Report regarding AVICC Dues for 2003. 112

"THAT Council approve payment of $2,570.48 to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) for the 2003 dues. "

D. Community Services Division: (a) Planning Services Manager's April 23, 2003 Report regarding Liquor Licensing in 114 the District of Campbell River.

"THAT Council make no changes to regulations pertaining to Licensee Retail Stores within the District and rely on the existing regulations set out by the Province and allow the marketplace to dictate the number of Licensee Retail Stores that can be supported in Campbell River. "

(b) Planner Marples' April30, 2003 Report regarding Application for change in hours of133 operation - Quinsam Hotel, 1500 Island Highway.

"THAT Council support the application for change in hours of operation from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. from Friday to Sunday for the sale of liquor for the Quinsam Hotel, 1500 Island Highway, Lot A, District Lot 66, Sayward District, Plan VIP73014. "

"THAT Council approve the Campbell River and District Association for Community Livings request to operate a kiosk at the Centennial Pool site, subject to Regular Council Meeting- Monday, May 05, 2003 Page 6 receipt of insurance naming the District of Campbell River as additional insured. "

8. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: (a) Planning Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 3029. 140

"THAT Planning Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 3029 be adopted. "

(b) Finance Manager'sApril 15, 2003 Report regarding Five YearFinancial Plan and 145 Rates Bylaw.

"THAT Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3030, 2003 receive first, second and 146 third readings. "

"THAT Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3031, 2003 receive first, second and third readings. " 153

(c) Planning Services Manager and Habitat Steward's April 22, 2003 Report regarding 155 Greenways (Streamside Areas) - Policies and Regulations.

"THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2985, 2002 receive first 158 and second reading and be scheduled for Public Hearing;

AND THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2988, 2002 (Greenways - Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment) receive first and second reading and be scheduled for Public Hearing. "

(d) Planner Roy's April 30, 2003 Report regarding Development Variance Permit 185 Application - 644 Island Highway 19A.

"THAT Council approve Development Variance Permit DVP 03-02 application submitted by Jan and Mike Sell on Lot A, District Lot 73, Sayward District, Plan 37015 (644 Island Highway 19A) to vary Commercial one zone in Zoning Bylaw 2700 as follows:

a) vary the side yard setback under Section 44.7from the required 3.0 metres in the Commercial one zone to 1.20 metres from the north property line; b) vary the rear yard setback under Section 44.7 for the existing accessory building from the required 8.0 metres in the Commercial one zone to 1.31 metres from the west property line. "

(e) Planner Marples' April30, 2003 Report regarding Development Variance Permit for 197 the Strathcona Gardens' sign.

"THAT Council grants Strathcona Gardens a variance to the sign bylaw requirements to allow third-party signage; AND THAT Council grants Strathcona Gardens a variance to relax the minimum clearance requirement of 2.13 meters (7 feet) for Freestanding Signs. "

(f) Planning Service Manager's April 22, 2003 Report regarding Text Amendments to 208 Zoning Bylaw No. 2700. Regular Council Meeting - Monday, May 05, 2003 Page 7

"THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3026, 2003 (Text Amendments) receive first and second reading and proceed to Public Hearing. "

(g) Planner Roy's April 16, 2003 Report regarding Development Variance Permit 225 Application -1245 Merecroft Road.

"THAT Council approve Development Variance Permit DVP -03-05 application submitted by Scott G. Melton on Lot 1, Section 31, Township 1, Comox District, Plan 23641 (1245 Merecroft Road) to vary Zoning Bylaw 2700 as follows:

a) The maximum combined floor area for all accessory buildings required under Section 9.2 be varied from 75 square metres to 160 square metres. b) The maximum size for an accessory building under Section 9.4 be varied from the required 55 square metres to 82 square metres. c) The maximum height of an accessory building under Section 9.4 be varied from the required 4.5 metres, only where the roof pitch matches the roof pitch of the principal building, to 51 metres. "

(h) "THAT the Special Event Permit for the Zellers Family Walk for Cystic Fibrosis to 236 be held May 25, 2003 be approved subject to the District's Policy on Special Events. "

(i) "THAT the Special Event Permit for the Heart & Stroke Foundation BIG BIKE 237 RIDE 2003 to be held on June 5 and 6, 2003 be approved subject to the District's Policy on Special Events. "

(j) "THAT the Special Event Permit for the Tidemark Theatre's Children's Festival to 239 be held on July 1, 2003 be approved subject to the District's Policy on Special Events. "

(k) "THAT the Special Event Permit for the Campbell River Hospital Foundation's Kids 242 Care Fun Run to be held June 14, 2003 be approved subject to the District's Policy on Special Events. "

9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

10. NEW BUSINESS:

11. INFORMATION: Items of Information for Council's consideration:

(a) "THAT the April 2, 2003 copy of correspondence from the Honourable Richard 244 Neufeld, Minister of Energy and Mines to the Village of Nakusp regarding BC Hydro be received. "

(b) "THAT the April 7, 2003 copy of correspondence from the City of Coquitlam to 246 UBCM regarding the Auxiliary Policy Program be received. "

(c) "THAT the April 16, 2003 News Release from Tourism British Columbia regarding 247 Marketing Funds to Strengthen Tourism Competitiveness be received. " Regular Council Meeting - Monday, May 05, 2003 Page 8

(d) "THAT the March 26, 2003 correspondence from Premier Gordon Campbell 248 regarding increase in fuel tax be received. "

(e) "THAT the April 22, 2003 correspondence from TimberWest inviting Mayor Nash to 250 their Annual General Meeting be received. "

(f) "THAT the March 13, 2003 correspondence from the Comox-Strathcona Regional 251 District regarding their 2002 Annual Report of Financial Information be received. "

(g) "THAT the April 15, 2003 copy of correspondence from the Village of Belcarra to 254 BC Hydro regarding privatization be received. "

12. ADJOURNMENT: DISTRICTOFCAMPBELL RIVER CO CIL M TES

COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the District of Campbell River CouncilChambers,301 St Ann'sRoad,Campbell River, BC PRESENT: Chair - Mayor L. Nash, Councillors: M. Ashley, C. Cornfield, R. Grant, Wm. Matthews, M. Ostler, L. Ruehlen.C. D. Lang -Acting Administrator, W.T. Halstead - Municipal Clerk

IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: 03-0418 Ashley/Matthews:: "THAT Council move In-Camera under the CARRIED authority of Section 242.2(1) (c), (d), (e), (h) of the Local Government Act. "

Council recessed at 6:00 p.m. and resumed at 7:30 p.m. following the In-Camera busines.

D. Bums - Municipal Services Director, Arnie Linder - Community Services Director, and P. Stanton - Planning Services Manager were in attendance.

1. DELEGATIONS: (a) Sam Wiedeman reviewed the April 10, 2003 Willow Creek Watershed Society report regarding Willow Creek Management Strategies for Land and Water Use' circulated in the agenda.

(b) Cynthia Durand-Smith invited Council and staff to participate in the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life', June 6-7, 2003.

(c) Kerry McGourlick, Western Forest Products Limited reviewed the Doman Industries Restructuring Plan, (copies of which were circulated at the meeting).

In addition to the material circulated, Mr. McGourlick reviewed the process through the courts, which has yet to be approved. The proposal involves giving the unsecured debtors 85% of shares in exchange for their debt. Current owners will see their shares in the company reduced from 100% to 15%. A new Board will also be elected. This plan will also see the company gaining operating capital. Mr. McGourlick advised that the most up to date information is available from Doman's website, which is updated daily.

Mr. McGourlick asked Council to pass a resolution requesting the Province to assist Doman's wherever possible, with letters to the Premier and Ministry of Forests.

Ron Neufeld, Engineering Services Supervisor; Gordon Brown, Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, April 14, 2003 Page 2 Public Works Assistant Manager; and Tyler Massee, Airport Manager arrived at the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

(d) Brian Stamp and Patrick Marshall reviewed Rivercorp's ;003 Operating Plan First Quarter Activities.

(e) Wilf Haacke,Manager, Campbell River and District Winter Club was not present.

(f) Paul Skuse, owner, Mystic Woods Nursery, reviewed the application for a Development Permit at 56 and 64 Dogwood Street.

2. MINUTES: (a) April 7, 2003 Council Minutes.

03-0419 Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the April 7, 2003 Council Minutes be CARRIED adopted. "

3. OTHER MINUTES: (a) April 2, 2003 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Commission Minutes.

03-0420 Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the Parks, Recreation and Cultural CARRIED Commission Minutes be received. "

(b) March 17, 2003 Transit Advisory Committee Minutes.

03-0421 Ruehlen/Matthews: "THAT the March 17, 2003 Transit Advisory CARRIED Committee Minutes be received. "

03-0422 Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT the following amendments to the Transit CARRIED Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference be approved:

'1. Change the current quorum from 50% +1 'to 'a minimum of 4 voting members 2. Change the curent 'two community at large representatives'to "two or more community at large representatives ". 3. Change the current 'monthly meetings' to a minimum of 4 meetings per year and or at the call of the Chair. 4. Change the times of the meetings to 3:15 p. m.

4. CORRESPONDENCE: Items of correspondence for Council consideration:

03-0423 (a) Grant/Ruehlen: "THAT the April 1, 2003 correspondence from CARRIED Rivercorp regarding the 2003 Rivercorp Operating Plan First Quarter Activities be received. "

03-0424 (b) Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT the April 10, 2003 correspondence from CARRIED 002 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, April 14, 2003 Page 3 the Willow Creek Watershed Society regarding the Willow Creek Management Strategies for Land and Water Use for possible inclusion into the operational policies and the Official Community Plan be received. "

03-0425 Cornfield/Grant: "THAT copies of the Willow Creek Watershed CARRIED Society Strategy be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission; Ministry of Sustainable Resource, Management; Ministry of Water, Land, and Air Protection; Department of Fisheries and Oceans; and the Development Liaison Group. "

03-0426 (c) Ashley/Cornfield: "THAT the April 3, 2003 correspondence from CARRIED the Industrial Wood & Allied Workers of Canada (IWA) requesting support in their opposition to changes in the industry brought on by Bills 27, 28 and 29 be received. "

03-0427 (d) Ostler/Ashley: "THAT the March 31, 2003 correspondence from CARRIED Rod Visser, MLA regarding his attendance at an upcoming Council meeting to review the Energy Plan be received. "

5. MAYOR'S REPORTS: Mayor Nash reported on plans for a mini-retreat on April 26, 2003.

6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS:

7. STAFF REPORTS: A. Administrator:

B. Community Services Division: (a) Parks and Recreation Manager's April 4, 2003 Report regarding a Grant in Aid request from the Campbell River Youth Soccer Association.

03-0428 Cornfield/Ashley: "THAT Council approve the grant in aid request CARRIED from the Campbell River Youth Soccer Association for up to $500 (50% of the total rental charges) to rent the Sportsplex Gymnasium and change rooms. "

(b) Planning Services Manager's January 29, 2003 Report regarding Development Permit Application - 2574 South Island Highway (Shell Canada Ltd.)

03-0429 Ostler/Cornfield: "THAT Council approve the minor revisions to CARRIED Schedule A'Site Plan and Schedule B'Landscape Plan for Development Permit DP-01-04 to facilitate the proposed relocation of the refuse container facility and car vacuums at 2574 South Island Highway. "

003 Regular Council Meeting Minutes- Monday, April14, 2003 Page 4

(c) Planner Marples' April 14, 2003 Report regarding Application for change in hours of operation for sale of liquor for the Campbell River and District Winter Club.

03-0430 Matthews/Ashley: "THAT Council support the application made by CARRIED the Campbell River and District Winter Club to increase its hours of operation for sale of liquor for their facility located at 260' Cedar Street. "

Michele Sirett, Parks and Recreation Manager arrived at the meeting.

(d) Parks and Recreation Manager's April 8, 2003 Report regarding Ball Hockey Court.

03-0431 Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT Council allocate $10, 000 from the contingency to construct a permanent ball hockey court at 'the Sportsplex and that the financial plan be amended accordingly. "

Doug Lang, Corporate Services Director advised that $14,800 is available in the Recreation Project Reserve.

03-0432 Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the resolution # 03-0431 be amended to CARRIED provide the Recreation Project Reserve as the source of funds. "

Question was called on the motion, as amended. CARRIED

Michele Sirett, Parks and Recreation Manager, left the meeting.

C. Municipal Services Division: (a) Airport Manager's April 3, 2003 Report regarding Campbell River Airport - Land Use Plans.

03-0433 Ashley/Grant: "THAT Council adopts the revised Land Use Plan 3- CARRIED 5 year'and Land Use Plan 6-10 year 'for the airport as attached to the Airport Manager's April 3, 2003 Report. "

03-0434 Grant/Cornfield: "THAT Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the CARRIED letter of response to Parallel Aviation, Mr. Tom Drybrough's letter dated March 6, 2003 and attached to the Airport Manager's April 3, 2003 Report. " Councillor Ruehlen opposed Tyler Massee, Airport Manager left the meeting.

(b) Engineering Services Supervisor's April 10, 2003 Report regarding Water System Disruption - Expenses.

03-0435 Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the expenditures, estimated to be CARRIED $195, 000, required to complete the necessary Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, April 14, 2003 Page 5 repairs/modifications resulting from the water main break on March 14, 2003 be funded by reallocating funds provided in the 2003 Financial Plan for the Alder Street pressure reducing valves (07-082532), which will be deferred until 2004, and that the financial plan be amended accordingly. "

Gordon Brown, Public Works Assistant Manager left the meeting.

D. Corporate Services Division:

8. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: (a) Building Amendment Bylaw No. 3027, 2003.

03-0436 Cornfield/Matthews: "THAT Building Amendment Bylaw No. 3027, CARRIED 2003 be adopted. "

(b) Planner Roy's April9,2003 Report regarding Major Development Permit 56 and 64 Dogwood Street.

03-0437 Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT Council approve the Development Permit CARRIED MDP-03-03 application submitted by Mystic Woods Nursery Ltd., to permit the construction of a commercial nursery building with ancillary buildings and storage areas at 56 and 64 Dogwood Street (Lot 3 and 4, District Lot 72, Sayward District, Plan 12109 (Parcel Identifiers: 004-954-742 and 004-954-751). "

03-0438 Matthews/Grant: "THAT Council deletes Section 4.6 -Liquor CARRIED License Approval for D and F Class from District of Campbell River Council Policy; AND THAT Council deletes Section 4.16 - Development Approval Notification - Public "Neighbourhood " Meeting from District of Campbell River Council Policy. "

03-0439 Grant/Cornfield: "THAT Planning Procedures amendment Bylaw CARRIED No. 3029, 2003 to amend the District of Campbell River Planning Procedures Bylaw receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading." Councillor Cornfield opposed 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (a) April 7, 2003 Deferred Council Resolution No. 03-0370

Ruehlen/Ashley: THAT Council approves a further $48,000 decrease in the 2003 tax levy prorated over all property classes.

Councillor Cornfield advised that he had requested staff provide information on possible environmental projects. He proposed that 005 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, April 14, 2003 Page 6 Resolution No. 03-0370 be defeated and that $25,000 of the funds be allocated to contingency.

uestion was called on themotion. CARRIED Councillor Cornfield opposed

10. NEW BUSINESS: ' 03-0440 (a) Matthews/Cornfield: "That Council approve a second quarter CARRIED advance in the amount of $25,200 to the Tidemark Theatre."

03-0441 Cornfield/Matthews: "That by way of a letter to the Premier, Council encourage the Provincial Government to support, where possible, the restructure of Doman Industries to ensure a viable coastal forest sector, and that copies of the letter be sent to the, Ministry of Forests, MLA & MP. "

11. INFORMATION:

ADJOURNMENT: The Regular Council session recessed at 9:35 p.m. and resumed' at 10:30 p.m. following the In-Camera Council business.

03-0442 Matthews/Cornfield: "THAT the meeting be adjourned." CARRIED

The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

Mayor L. Nash CHAIR

W.T. Halstead Municipal Clerk

006 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER SPECIAL COUNCILMINUTES

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2003 at 6:30p.m.in the District of Campbell River Committee Room, 301 St Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC PRESENT: Chair - Mayor L. Nash, Councillors: M. Ashley, C. Cornfield, Wm. Matthews, M. Ostler. D.D. Raines - Administrator, C. D. Lang - Corporate Services Director, A. Linder - Community Services Director, D. Morris - Acting Municipal Services Director,P. Skognes - Engineering Services Manager, P. Stanton - Planning Services Manager, W.T. Halstead - Municipal Clerk

IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: 03-0365 Ostler/Ashley: "THAT Council move In-Camera under the CARRIED authority of Section 242.2 (1) (j) of the Local Government Act. "

Council recessed at 6:30 p.m. and resumed at 7:30 p.m. following the In-Camera business.

Councillors Ashley and Ruehlen were also in attendance.

1. DELEGATIONS: 2. MINUTES:

3. OTHER MINUTES:

4. CORRESPONDENCE:

5. MAYOR'S REPORTS:

6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS:

7. STAFF REPORTS: A. Administrator:

B. Community Services Division: Parks and Recreation Manager's April 23, 2003 Report rgarding Special Occasion Licenses.

03-0366 Cornfield/Ashley: "THAT Council approve the list of organizations CARRIED attached to the Parks and Recreation Manager's April 23, 2003 Report regarding Special Occasion Licenses, subject to receipt of insurance, as recommended by the Committee to Approve Public Events. "

C. Municipal Services Division:

D. Corporate Services Division:

8. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: SpecialCouncilMeeting Minutes -Tuesday, April 29, 2003 Page 2 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

10. NEW BUSINESS: Councillor Matthews reported on a delegation at today's Comox- Strathcona Regional Board meeting from the Coast Sustainability Fund, the membership of which included former Councillor Bill Harrison and Peter Rambo, Area H Director.

11. INFORMATION: ADJOURNMENT: 03-0367 Cornfield/Ashley: "THAT the meeting be adjourned."

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Mayor L. Nash CHAIR

W.T. Halstead Municipal Clerk NORTH ISLAND WOODLANDS ADVISORY GROUP February27, 2003 Attendance

PRESENT MEMBER SEAT

Maureen Brinson C.R. Chamber of Commerce Fae Hansen C.R. and Sayward Seniors Heather Pate Member at Large Rob Harder Weyerhaeuser - NIT Quentin Dodd Campbell River Environmental Council Richard Glover Sayward Fish and Game Club Bill Matthews District of Campbell River Ted Klettke IWA First Vice President Catherine George Guest Status-For Heather West - NIC Cindy Fife Silviculture NIT Doug Dyson Village of Sayward

AWAY Gord Olafsen T-Mar Industries George Nyman NIT Manager Heather West North Island College Chief John Smith Kwakiutl/Laich-Kwil-tach Dennis Fitzgerald Weyerhaeuser - Corporate John Andres Ministry of Forestry Don Carlyle NIT Human Resources

RESOURCE & OTHER

Dianna Dragon Secretarial Ron Frank Facilitator 2

NORTH ISLAND WOODLANDS ADVISORY GROUP February 27, 2003 Minutes

Recording Secretary: Dianna Dragon

5:45 Dinner 6:30 Meeting

1. Safety and Health

QD Reviewed procedures in case of fire, earthquake or first aid emergency.

Introductions

Introductions of all Members of NIWAG, stating their interest and what they do. RF Introduced Catherine George (NIC), Bill Mathews (District of Campbell River), and Ted Klettke (IWA) 3. Review and Adoption of Minutes

RH Normally order meals on assumption that everyone will be here, unless notified. Updated on Vancouver Certification Watch Conference coming up in Vancouver on March 25-28th, 2003. Due to this will reschedule next NIWAG April 3`d 2003 meeting to. Dinner at 5:45 P.M.. Meeting starts6:00 P.M.. Annual Report-please provide Heather Pate with input from each of your sectors. Dennis Fitzgerald has provided us with the latest Weyerhaeuser Stillwater Advisory Group Minutes to show us what other groups are doing. George was to bring proposal of sale. George not here today. RH Hassome update. George apologizes for not being here. This group is important to him. RF Any proposed amendments to minutes? None. 1st by DD. 2nd by HP. Minutes adopted as read.

RH ACTIONRon Frank to provide approved minutes from October to December to Teresa Hansen.

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4. Review Action Items

(a) Update on planning/support for Coastal Group Workshop (Rob/Dennis) RF First priority is to bring together Advisory Groups to share ideas, strengths, etc. We have already developed a list of agenda items for this Workshop. HP We have not let theissue go. Explanation of need for workshop, patience of group and current need to hold the workshop. Workshop does not revolve around NISA-the purpose of the workshop is communication/sharing between groups. Hopefully it will be in April/May. QD When will NISA(North Island SustainabilityAssessment)be done ? RH Middle ofMarch.,pilotproject.We are looking at a Courtenay venue for the workshop.We will keep everyone informed.

(b) Dryland Sorts - update Rob Harder

George asked Bruce Munro (NIT Equipment Manager) to look at the situation. See handout from Bruce Munro. FH Not happy with report. Pictures don't do justice as they are looking down where pieces are rotten. People do walk over them. It is a safety issue. Tons of steel rusting away in estuary. DD Might be a safety issue. Signs are posted. One time, did fence it off. Signs were up. Three or four boats breaking up, need to remove the danger. DD Signs should be posted for safety reasons. We want to keep the ships. RF NIWAG is requesting a safety and environmental assessment of the hulks. QD Structures have deteriorated. This is definitely an environmental issue. RG Put some rocks in there. QD New hazards being a issue. Lets get an environmental and safety report. Recommendation from the Committee. FH The Company is responsible and cannot escape the liability--have to be removed. RF Official status of Safety and Health.

RH Can this be imposed on contractors? According to our legal advisors we can encourage contractors to strive to embrace First Nations employment. QD We can work towards principle. Can you commit them?

Oil 4 RH -Contractors elsewhere and here are moving ahead in joint ventures with First Nations. Coulson in Port Alberni is partnering with First Nations. Local contractors are hiring First Nations as well.Approximately one contractor and maybe more is willing to provide First Nations employment information. The question is asked: Who are Hamatla? They are five First Nations whose territories overlap on NIT. John Smith has been hard to get in touch with lately. The First Nation Employment Indicator of 6% --last time John and I met, John indicated that we shouldn't waste time on figuring out the exact %, we are close to 6% so just leave it at 6%. Look at who is Hamatla. It was suggested to take the seniority list and get each First Nation to indicate who is Hamatla. This is a sensitive subject. -Hamatla has 125,000 cubic metres of timber at Eve River. How do we capture these numbers as part of the First Nation's employment indicator. We also have a partnership with Cape Mudge --but this also represents Hamatla people and we need to capture these jobs also. We will continue to work with our contractors on this. RF -First Nations to do need capacity and do have some good demographic information. First Nations have no excess capacity and it takes people, time and $ to get information. Fortunately John Smith understands both sides. NIWAG encourages you to carry on with this indicator.

(d) Follow-up Report on Oyster River Single Stem Project (R.H.)

RF QD, FH, and HP were out to see it in the field in the past. RH A consultant working with Cindy Fife reviewed the Single Stem Project. He wrote a report identifying WCB and safety concerns about working under snags. HP Sometimes the trees were too big to be flown out and they were put down on the ground. What happened to those trees? CF/RH The trees were cut into smaller sizes and flown out by helicopter. Reviewed a handout with the costs and some details of the post-harvest treatment. It was an expensive follow-up treatment to plant and tend the area. RG The problem with single stem selection is that you don't clearcut. You pick a few big Cedar and Fir and in a few years there will be nothing left worth anything! RH Your concern is my concern. The Number 1 issue is that it affects forest health or smells of "highgrading" Then we don't want to do it and it will not go ahead. PARKING LOT: VALUE: That we don't degrade the economic or biologicalvalue of NIT (by activities like "highgrading", (came from single stem discussions).

RH 504-- Hemlock Cedar Stem, marked already, tending to be more Cedar, haven't logged it yet. TK What if a helicopter block is developed in 2003 and in 2005 Weyerhaeuser develops a road into the area. Is Weyerhaeuser liable for the extra stumpage?

5 RH We don't helicopter log in areas we can build roads to. RF The Ministry of Forests is very aware of this concern, however, since the Ministry of Forests approves the Cutting Permits, if a road into the area were built in the future, then the Crown would be liable for the added cost. 7:35CoffeeBreak (10 minutes)

(e) Update on Big Tree Riparian Issue RF Has Weyerhaeuser heard anything from the Ministry of Forests? Nothing yet.

(f) CSA ACTION:ROB HARDER To invite speaker on new CSA Standards. ACTION:ROB HARDER To prepare hard copiesof CSAStandard for those who want them and E-mail for others as requested. FH Legislation might Bill75 and 74 alsoin the samecategory.One hour on each. QD Took the words outof my mouth. Can Robprovide information? ACTION: ROB HARDER To invite speakers re: Bill 75 and Bill 74. R.F. With the new CSA standards do we have to adjust our indicators? RH Yes, we will. The big change is indicator tracking--developing alternatives and forecasting them for each indicator. With that comes a huge amount of work. We would like to develop alternatives with input from the NIWAG group. ALL General discussion of how best to get the new CSA Standards work done-Spring or fall workshops. As we still have this years SFM plan to complete and we only have one more meeting before Auditors arrive, it was unanimously agreed that: ACTION: SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP ON NEW CSA STANDARD

(g) Input by each sectorto NIWAG AnnualReport(RF/HP) ACTION:EACH SECTOR TO PROVIDE SHORT COMMENTS FOR THE NIWAG ANNUALREPORT (TOH.P.,FH, OR R.F.) RF Need input from all sectors to the Annual Report, even if it is just a sentence or two-you can even telephone me and I will record your sector's input. I am imploring you. FH It does not need to be long, can I read mine out to you? RH The idea of NIWAG is to share you values, so, if your sector is frustrated, and your comments are not glowing, maybe ask yourself if you have brought that value to the table. If you have, then it is fair comment, if not, maybe deal with it at the NIWAG table.

(h) Cindy Fife, R.P.F. - Pest Management Plan- N.I.T. RF Introduce Guest, Cindy Fife, Silvicultural Forester for NIT-introducing the NIT Pest Management Plan (PMP). CF Handout of Presentation to all NIWAG members (follows power point If you have any questions at the end of presentation, then ask them. 6 '/ hourPMP powerpoint presentation. RF Who decides on the zoning (zones mentions in PMP for herbicide use)? CF We do, through consultation.. What role do you want from the group? CF To identify sensitive areas and concerns. Contacting 17 First Nations regarding medicinal uses, berry picking, etc. RF Time Frame for input to the PMP? CF End of April. Does go out to referral group. Identify certain blocks that need to be treated. RH PMP does not provide for any aerial spraying. HP In the Parking lot - need an Indicator regarding insect, disease, herbicides. QD Seek some kind of report regarding hectares of brush, main problems are what they are? CF We are developing a massive database, site plans are being done. Could query criteria CWH, block boundary, to find where most of the sites are. QD Please seek where main problems are and what they are-include size and zone ACTION: CINDY FIFE Weyerhaeuser to respond with # of Hectares to be treated with herbicide and where they are (including PMP zoning) RH Herbicides have become an issue now that Norske is logging the hybrid popular blocks. It will be a nightmare to convert from poplar to conifer. We'll have additional information at the meeting next month. RF Cindy, thank you for meeting with us. (h) Non Timber Forest Products (NTFP) FH I just came from a NTFP conference in North Island. Can someone come to NIWAG to speak about NTFP Sent Email Website to you. Speaker was Grant Duncan from Manitoba. It is about stuff like salal, ferns, pussy willows, mushrooms, etc.(Fae shared information in the form of brochures.) RH Darcy Mitchell in Sointula is more than willing to attend. PARKING LOT: SPEAKER RE: NTFP

7. Local Issues Landslide: Haven't had a lot of rain lately, but around Christmas there was a spell of rain and the edge of the road along White River Mainline became saturated and slipped away. The road was closed for a few weeks. The slide was shallow, but entered the river. QD Entered water way? RH Yes? Around 1.8 km up the White River Main. 100 metres down slope to the

014 river. ACTION: QUENTIN DODD AND ROB HARDER to work onthe details of this and bring it back toNIWAG if concernsare not met.

7 Oil/Fuel Spill RH February 21, 2003on a rough road, a lowbed lost power-found it was due to a transmissionpuncture, 60 litres of oil drained into the roadway. RF Would this effect our indicator? No. RG The Eve River going into Adam was full of mud. Don't know where it was coming from. TK There was an activesettingnear/on the Eve.. ACTION:ROB HARDER to follow up on source/cause of mud in Eve River and entering the Lower Adam.

RF Tonight's final issue: QD has voiced some serious concerns (Handout of Quentin's concerns). These concerns, in my opinion, can be summarized as: We as stake holders are not taken seriously by company. Important that all members are heard. QD Disappointed that I am being `shoehorned' into meeting when we are out of time. Whole thing is about the priority given to substantial issues. Ron, I'm honestly not satisfied with the written reports coming to the table. We get verbal reports by you that is relayed to you through John. The Union is only seen sporadically-- only occasional representation of union in the last two years. First Nations are not here to provide substantive information. The Coastal Group Workshop thing is dragging on forever. I just see a lot of spinning of wheels. I am going to ask Rob to respond by Email. MB Respect what you are saying. What do we do to get Union and First Nations representation? QD Bottom line is that the NIWAG table is not receiving adequate information. It certainly undermines the work we aredoing.Social leg of sustainability is not -properlyrepresented.We don't want just the economic-need all 3 legs- social,environmental and economic. I shared your (QD) Email withGeorge.George supports this table and wanted me to let you know that his door is alwaysopen. Verydisappointed that it got to this point. Each sector has to be accountable here. RF HANDOUT: Stillwater minutes of last meeting (Provided by Dennis Fitzgerald) to help us see what issues other groups are dealing with. QD is expressing concern about this table. How do we deal with this issue? TK The Union will elect one person to be here at all times. Will put it at the meeting. HP Real essence of this issue is that First Nations and the Union are missed. We really need to have you here. BM Problem--searching agenda is too long or meeting is to short. ACTION: DINNERAT 5:45. START MEETING AT6:00 OVER DINNER

NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, APRIL 3"", 2003 (Please confirm attendance to assist in meal planning) NORTH ISLAND WOODLANDS ADVISORY GROUP April 3d, 2003 Attendance

PRESENT MEMBER SEAT

Fae Hansen C.R. and Sayward Seniors Heather Pate Member at Large Rob Harder Weyerhaeuser - NIT Quentin Dodd Campbell River Environmental Council Richard Glover Sayward Fish and Game Club Bill Matthews District of Campbell River Ted Klettke IWA First Vice President Doug Dyson Village of Sayward Heather West North Island College Gord Eason Weyerhaeuser NIT George Nyman NIT Manager John Andres Ministry of Forests Don Carlyle NIT Human Resources Dennis Fitzgerald Weyerhaeuser - Corporate

AWAY Maureen Brinson C.R. Chamber of Commerce Gord Olafsen T-Mar Industries Chief John Smith Kwakiutl/Laich-Kwil-tach

RESOURCE & OTHER

Dianna Dragon Secretarial Ron Frank Facilitator/Chair NORTH ISLAND WOODLANDS ADVISORY GROUP April 23, 2003 Minutes

RecordingSecretary: Ronald Frank (Temp.)

5:45 Dinner 6:00 Meeting Starts

1. Safetyand Health

QD Reviewed procedures in case of fire, earthquake or first aid emergency.

2. Introductions

Introductions of all Members of NIWAG. Welcome back to John Andres and thanks to George Nyman, Gord Eason and Dennis Fitzgerald for attending. Your input is important.

3. Review and Adoption of Minutes

DD Comment on Page 3 about signs and safety are mine, not RG. QD Comment re: "Last waterline down" is not necessary and confusing. QD Spelling of "principal" should be principle on last line of page 3. FH In the middle of page 4, add my name to list of those going into the field to review the single stem selection. BM What does ? mean between CF?RF? Should be CF/RF Page 4. DD Move to adopt minutes as amended. BM 2nd ALLUnanimously adopted as amended.

4. Review Action Items

9.Coastal GroupWorkshop: (Tentative Agenda handed out) DF: Now likely to be in Nanaimo due to hotel availability GN: Do you stay on schedule at these meetings? DF/HP: As best as possible. RF: Please let me know if you intend to attend so arrangements may be made. HP: The agenda has expanded because of all that has been happening recently.

10. NIWAG -Weyerhaeuser Working Relationship: (Handout of outcomes of meeting between George Nyman, Rob Harder, Quentin Dodd and Ron Frank).

2 ACTION ITEM:Ron Frank to circulate information template developed to provide information from Weyerhaeuserto NIWAG.

11. Update on breakwater safety/environmental issue (derelict ships) at Kelsey Bay DLS. (Handout: Letter from Sayward Council-hulks are not an environmental issue and we do not want them removed.) RH: DFO has no issues with the hulks. 15 years ago they dealt with the issue of bunker oil. GN: Tower Fence Products Ltd.-a fence will be built and will be locked shut. R.G. Fuller and Associates contacted Phoenix Environmental Services to do an Environmental Assessment. Entire Dryland Sort Facility may be sold by the end of April. We put out a Request for Expression of Interests in lands in Kelsey Bay area. Can't release who the offer is coming from. We want to wait until the end of the month to deal with the environmental issue. FH: There are no signs on it!I never expressed concern about rust from the metal, but there are holes where kids or adults can fall thru-that's the issue. DD: Why not let a sleeping dog lay? An environmental assessment might end up with wrecks being removed, then we wouldn't have a breakwater. QD: Removing hazards will deal with the safety issues, but it is also an environmental issue which should be dealt with before the sale of the property. Doing an environmental assessment would be great, even though I suspect they are having little environmental impact. GN: I will commit to going to the site sometime next week. FH: It would be better to fix the holes so children can't fall through. ACTION ITEM: DD/RG/FH/GN TO VISIT HULKS NEXT WEEK GN: I would ask-is there a better place to spend $5000 than on an environmental study of this? HP: If fencing is required, fine, but look at it and see if there is a better place to spend $5000. DD: Is the land sold or has it been squashed? GN: It is a work in progress. DD: We heard new that the new forest legislation might affect it? GN: I don't think so.

12. Update on Big Tree Riparian Issue GE: No news yet. 13. Input toNIWAG AnnualReport by Each Sector (Handouts: 1. Form to submit input to Annual Report 2. Draft Annual Report by Heather Pate. ) HP: Explained how NIWAG Annual Report (2002) is being put together. RF: Showed 1999 Annual Report and requested sectoral input soon.

14. First Nations Employment Indicator-Update. RH: First Nations-Comox and Campbell River have the list of employees and are looking at it to determine if any of the current employees are First Nations. Three contractors provided their employee list as well. Legal Council said we can't force this indicator on contractors, but we can hire contractors who will follow it. RF: Explained details of the First Nation Employment Indicator for Company and Contractors-it is the total First Nation's employment on the DFA that is important. QD/HP: Agreed that it was the DFA total employment that was important. RH: Am I doing something wrong with this indicator? ALL: No. You are doing itright. GN: From a personal point of view, if 8% (6%sic) is as good, so be it.If we don't get there in 3 weeks I won't lose sleep over it. DD: 3% of AAC was set aside for First Nations. Now it is 8%--I don't think Weyerhaeuser should have to do this. RH: I also asked for First Nations total, not just Hamatla employees. ACTION:ROB HARDERTO SEND OUT WEYERHAEUSER'S "FEATHER DOCUMENT" TO ALL NIWAGMEMBERS.

15. Updateon NIWAG EmploymentIndicator (quarterly tracking) (Handout-Letter of commitment from Weyerhaeuser and reasoning for not fully implementing proposed Indicator)

RF: Introduced Indicator as developed at Indicator Workshop by NIWAG. GN: Company is going through uncertainty. There is going to be a 20% reduction in cut for Licensees-we don't know what's going to happen. There is the issue of productivity and profitability. TK: Are these parent company employees? GN: 163 Weyerhaeuser employees today. RH: I gathered this information according to what the NIWAG table asked. DG: The 20% reduction will be administered on a Block by Block basis. GN: 240,000 Cubic Metres is 20% of our cut for First Nations, Communities, Woodlots and competitive bidding. RF: If Parent company employees are important to the IWA, then that value should be put on the table GN: Legislation changes should result in more employment in B.C. If I built a mill now (with the new legislation) then the mill can get logs

11 4 whereas it couldn't in the past. DD: With the new legislation the Licensees no longer have to log their AAC. RH: Weyerhaeuser commits to tracking DFA Employment in the Sustainable Forest Management plan but not as an indicator. DF: You are trying to "legislate" employment-but if the objective is more employment out of the forest industry, then let's track those things which create more employment-most of those are in the manufacturing side, not the logging side. TK: Is there plans to work the 163 people this year? GN: There was a proposal to work 4/4 shifts for an extra 36 jobs, but the trial won't happen so probably will be 140 jobs, but not 160. FH: What about the DLS here. GN/DC: The DLS here has been contracted out to Ted Leroy on a continuous shifting basis. Last year Weyerhaeuser employees operated it. The IWA vote failed because they didn't want continuous shifting and because there were not enough severance packages (we offered 12). TK: Less the 1/2 of the wood cut went to continuous shifting. GN: It's all about doing more with the same-using the same equipment more. QD: Leroy's sort is operating 7 days a week? GN: 6 days on 3 days off, l Ohours/day. QD: Isn't that a safety concern? GN: We have and follow SOP's. The actions we are taking as a company are greatly affecting people like Ted and his son. We are aware and concerned about that. FH: Are pensions affected? DC: Under 1500 hours/yr the pension is proportionately affected. TK: We've got 30 people sitting @ home for more than 1 year and Mr. Leroy is starting a sort while our qualified people are sitting @ home. GN: In 2002 we had a 2-day shut down over contracting out (Hayes hauling contract). We had Vince Reddi and some negotiations in place of Vince Reddi bringing down his report. TK: What did you expect-we had 200 guys sitting at home. RF: I really appreciate TK and GN being here tonight, even though it is hard to hear the partisan discussions, it is valuable to NIWAG to understand the issues. HP: We have had definite gaps in information with this representation. PARKINGLOT: Social equity/employment indicator milieu. TK: If Weyerhaeuser can contract it out Department by Department then, over time they can do it to the whole thing. RH: The contractors haven't been at this table much either. DF: I think morale at other tables has been lifted by dealing with projects e.g. Access Planning, Riparian Management. Those projects have done something substantive on the ground. ACTION: FindProjects "on the ground" to strengthen NIWAG

5 5. Timing of presentationson New CSAStandards and Bill74 and 75. RF: The New CSA Standards will be reviewed at the September NIWAG meeting as agreed in February. Bill 74 and 75 have been added to the Parking Lot.

6. UpdateonCSA/QMI Audit and Auditors Coming to our Next Meeting RH: The Auditors will be here from May 12-May 23`d+/-. They said if we can reschedule our next meetingfor May 21St, 2003,thentheycould attend. ACTION: MAY MEETING SET FORMAY 21s',2003 (Wednesday)

7. North Island Sustainability Assessment DF: NISA report is a First Approximation and has lots of data gaps in it.It is 160 pp. It will be a discussion topic @the Coastal Advisory Group Conference. Ken Zelke who put the first approximation together feels it is quite conservative and will only improve with more data.

8. Spring Field Trip:May3"d,2003

ACTION:.LEAVING DISCOVERY INN AT 8:00 A.M. RETURNING BY 1:00-1:30 P.M. BRING APPROPRIATE RAINGEAR AND FOOTWEAR. NOTIFY RON FRANK ATshelter(island.net if you (andyoursignificant other) are coming.

DF: Powell River has expressed an interest in participatingif it is O.K. with NIWAG. Theyare particularly interested in the herbicide issue. ALL: PowellRiver may participate and we will accommodate them.

9. Legislative Changes Recently announced by the Minister of Forests: (Handout of information on recent changes to legislation (20% take back).

10. Certification Watch Report by Heather Pate (supported by RF). (See Handout Provided including NIWAG's Presentation at the Conference) (See Certification Watch written report by Heather Pate) (See Handout by Dennis of another Conference (not funded)). HP: This was the3rdCertification Watch Conference. DF: It was the grassroots element of our Advisory Group representation that was very welcomed. There was concern about the bus trip organization. The conference needed more `grassroots' people.

11. Vancouver Island Land Use Plan (John Andres) (Handout of Letter from Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management thanking NIWAG for their input and noting how it affected the Sayward Land Use Plan).

6 12. INDICATOR REVIEW: (handouts of Indicator Set and Summary Set) a.Indicator #23: Variable Retention Targets GE: Target was 80% retention. Actual was 65% retention in 2002. Blowdown in late 2001-we were scrambling to clean it up- 600,000 metres blew down-the worst I have ever seen. To stay profitable we've been a constant over-achiever. We expected to make 70% Looking back we are still 92 Ha. ahead of total targets over the last 4 years. By the end of 2003 we should be at 100% (we'll be done with the blowdown). DD: You should scrap that retention. I've never seen such a disgraceful example of logging as we see here on Menzies Mountain. What a loss of fibre.

ACTION: Rob Harder to Invite Glen Dunsworth/Bill Beese to present on the Forest Project (update). GN: This table should be aware of these things sooner than later. RF: Does this table agree that we were aware that this target would likely be missed and that it is understood? ALL: Yes. QD: We need to know beforewe have non-compliance with indicators. RF: Will Weyerhaeuser make the V.R. Targets Coast-Wide? RH: Yes. 80% was the target, 82% was the actual. GE: Provided copy of E-mail proof of Target met this year Coast-Wide. FH: Are other areas having problems with V.R.? GE: Rolly Hack learned to prune and top to make V.R. patches wind- firm before logging so that the risk of the edges blowing down has been greatly reduced. Still there will be blowdown with freak winds. DD: Visual impact along the highway north of here from high stumps from log processor. Weyerhaeuser doesn't need the publicity; ACTION: GordEason to look at and assess FH: The `boar's nest' at Teacher's Corner still needs cleaning up. ACTION: Gord Eason to look at and assess HP: Is there going to be explanations for non-compliance? RH: For all indicators that don't meet the objectives there is another form with an Action Plan and Weyerhaeuser/NIWAG sign-off.

b. Indicator #4 RH: Reference to copy of Endangered Species binder. ACTION: ROBHARDER:Call Glen Dunsworth re: Fishers being red-listed.

7 c.Indicator#5-No Comments.

d. Indicator#6 RH: We recorded that one last year. It is in non-compliance. The acceptable variance is 5%, the actual is 11%. Due to backlog of NSR areas logged pre-2000-areas managed by regen. delay (used to have 6 years) now we want everything stocked within 3 years, so we still have to catch up. To do this we plan to plant 1.3 million trees this summer and plant the backlog regeneration delay areas. Cindy Fife has stated in the remediation plan that to avoid this in the future we will continue to manage areas to the new planting strategy.

e.Indicator #7 RH: It is in compliance.

13. Local Issues RH: See handouts of Oil/fuel/other contaminant spills and items which may affect Indicators. DC: See handouts of Human Resources Report.

14. Other Items:IWA StrikeThreat-Contracting out Falling in PortMcNeill. TK: Please read handout provided. The IWA has gone to the courts and a Cease and Desist Order has been put against Weyerhaeuser. It is pending a court decision.

NEXT MEETING: THURSDAY, APRIL 24RD, 2003 (Please confirm attendance to assist in meal planning)

8 9 DISTRICT O "C MPBEX.a Minutes of the meeting held on TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. in the District of Campbell River Committee Room, 301 St Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC Present: Regrets: Russ Irish, Chair, Shannon Anderson, Ian Lightfoot, Co-Cha Bob Duncan, Peter Law, Councillor Charlie Cornfield, Larry Langford, Ron Neufeld, Jerry Fletcher, Susan Simson, John Ebert, Copy Ken Collins, Jim Davis, Mayor, Jim Van Tine, Administrator, Councillor Roy Grant, Municipal Services Director, Mike Roth, 1. DELEGATIONS: Tim Ennis, NCC re Baikie Island Restoration Update on Baikie Island Restoration projects for 2003/04 - Trail and interpretivesignage development - $ Noon Hour Rotary and DFO - Invasive plant mapping with GPS & GIS - Greenways Land Trust - Invasive plant removal - Greenways Land Trust Future works to include habitat restoration by FOC & others 2004/05 - NCC to provide CREMC with an updated budget forecast. - NCC to ensure that CREMC isreferred budget + project list for review and recommendations. Project list will be referenced to Baikie Island Management Plan. - CREMC to be referred project specifics prior to implementation. Tim E. leaves at 4:30 PM. 2. MINUTES: (a) Adoption of February 18, 2003 Estuary Management Commission Meeting Minutes

03-0005 Irish/Fletcher: "THAT the February 18, 2003 Estuary Management CARRIED Commission meeting minutes be adopted. "

3. CORRESPONDENCE:

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (a) Estuary Tour

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April 10, 2003 File: 2003-205

Mayor Lynn Nash District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road CampbellRiver, BC V9W 4C7 Fax: 1-250-286- 5760

Dear Mayor Nash:

RE: REINSTATEMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS

Access to quality health care remains a critical issue in British Columbia. Although the provincial government has taken steps to streamline health care delivery and make it more efficient, many people are still finding it difficult to access the services they need. After considerable debate, my council colleagues and I have come to the conclusion that consultation is key to resolving health care issues. It has been our experience that many rural and remote communities have little input into health care decision-making under the current delivery system. Health authorities and their respective boards are under no statutory obligation to consider the wishes of local residents when implementing health care decisions, nor are they required to communicate with any advisory committees. Here in Burns Lake, a growing number of stakeholders feel that local health care issues can only be resolved if Lakes District residents have more input into the decision-making process. As a council, we are now convinced that BC's five health authorities should be required by law to conduct meaningful consultation with communities - and that's why we're now calling on the Minister of Health Services to reinstate community health councils. Don't get me wrong. We don't expect the ministry to return authority for health care spending to communities; after all, the previous government's attempt at decentralization was a costly failure. We do insist, however, that Minister Colin Hansen amend the Health Authorities Act to (a) formally recognize community health advisory councils, and (b) require health authorities to consult with these organizations prior to establishing local health service plans or making changes to local health care services. If you believe your community would benefit from establishment of community health advisory councils, please communicate your feelings in writing to the Minister of Health Services immediately. As we've seen time and time again, concerted lobbying on the part of BC's municipalities can dramatically change provincial policy; perhaps, by working together as members of the Union of BC Municipalities, we can regain at least a measure of control over local health care. Thank you for considering this matter. We look forward to receiving your reply, and hearing that council for the District of Campbell River will join us in this important campaign.

Sincerely,

c.c.: Members, Union of BC Municipalities

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April 16, 2003

Mayor Nash and Council District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road CampbellRiver, BC, V9W 4C7

Dear Mayor Nash and Council:

Over the past months, we have had to deal with the issue of maintaining the best possible transit services in the face of increasing costs. We have been fortunate in recent days in securing a two-year fixed-price fuel contract at more favourable rates than we had anticipated. This will provide us some longer-term stability as we move forward to identify funding solutions for the benefit of our community transit systems.

Recent conversations with Minister of Transportation Judith Reid convince me that the provincial government is sensitive to these issues. The minister is a strong advocate for healthy and efficient public transit systems and is clearly aware of the need to address our current funding structure. She has committed to work with BC Transit and with municipal leaders to find new approaches and solutions in the next short while.

While the Minister is committed to exploring new approaches and solutions, it is also incumbent on BC Transit to continue to find efficiencies that will enable us to direct the greatest resources possible to delivering improved services to our communities and customers.

I trust that we can find positive, workable and productive outcomes to some of our challenges in the year ahead. Strong transit systems are in all our best interests. I will get back to you within the next two months with our recommendations.

Sincerely,

Gregory Slocombe, Chair BC Transit

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April 9, 2003

Mayor Lynn Nash and Council District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Rd Campbell River BC V9W 4C7

Re: Johnstone Strait - Bute Inlet Coastal Planning Initiative

Dear Mayor Nash and Council:

The purpose of my letter is to formally invite you to participate in the development of a coastal plan for the Johnstone Strait-Bute Inlet area, to be completed by April 1, 2004. This area is subject to a variety of demands for foreshore and nearshore uses, including aquaculture, commercial and sport fishing, tourism and shoreline recreational uses. In addition, there are a variety of government interests and initiatives, including local government, First Nations, federal and provincial, which have the potential for inconsistency or conflict. The Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management is taking a major step to address these issues by developing an integrated coastal plan for this area.

As you mayknow,our Ministry has been actively engaged over the past year in coastal plans for provincially-owned foreshore and nearshore areas. In December of 2002 we completed the Baynes Sound Coastal Plan for Shellfish Aquaculture, designed to address conflicts and future aquaculture development in Baynes Sound. Inaddition,the Ministry completed the North Island Straits Coastal Plan, designed to addressing multiple opportunities for sustainable development and conservation uses along North Vancouver Island from Port Neville to Cape Caution. We are currently completing similar plans for KyuquotSound,QuatsinoSound,Cortes Island and the Okeover-MalaspinaComplex.Information on these plans may be found on our website at: http://snnwww.gov.bc.ca/rrnd/coastal/Planning/index.htm

The Johnstone Strait-Bute Inlet Coastal Plan will provide direction to Crown land applicants and to the province's land tenure agency (Land and Water British Columbia Inc., LWBC) on the acceptability of foreshore and nearshore Crown land applications within segments of the Plan Area. This approach generates efficiencies and time savings for agencies and First Nations, as well as potential applicants, by "filtering out" applications for uses that are deemed unsuitable as a result of the planning process. Applications for uses that the Plan does consider as acceptable would continue to be subject to LWBC procedures, including referrals to agencies and consultations with First Nations. In addition, areas that have high marine conservation value would be reserved from tenure consideration, pending future marine conservation assessment.

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Although we work closely with federal agencies and First Nation in these processes, the plans do not currently provide direction on management of resources under federal jurisdiction, such as fisheries, nor do they address First Nations rights, title or management responsibilities. We attempt to engage First Nations in our plans, as well as local government, and have had very good success in this regard to date on the Kyuquot and Quatsino plans. TheNorth Island Straits Coastal Plan,as an example, was recently adopted by the Regional District of Mt. Waddington as policy guidance for foreshore applications.

A copy of the draft terms of reference for theJohnstone Strait-Bute Inlet Coastal Planis attached for your information. We believe this planning process will provide an excellent opportunity to reconcile provincial program objectives with the interests of local government, First Nations, and interest groups, and would appreciate confirmation of your interest in participation. I look forward to your response, and encourage you to contact me by telephone (250-953-4745) or e-mail (john.bonesg ems3.gov.bc.ca) if you have any specific questions on this important project.

Yours Sincerely,

John Bones, Director Coast and Marine Planning Branch Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management

Attachment (PlanTerms of Reference) pc: Wally Earner Regional Director Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management TERMS OF REFERENCE

JOHNSTONE - BUTE COASTAL PLAN

INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE The waters and shoreline of Johnstone Strait and Bute Inlet support a wide range of uses and activities, including First Nation current and traditional uses, commercial and public recreation, aquaculture, recreational and commercial fishing, sports fishing lodges, log handling and storage, marine transportation and navigation. The area covers the traditional territories of several First Nations, and is important both for tradition and culture, and for business development. The area also contains important and sensitive historical and ecological values, and has a history of conflict and competition among the various user groups. Local government attempts to resolve these conflicts through zoning of foreshore and nearshore have raised questions about provincial government objectives and programs in the area, and its decision making process. There is also an increasing demand by area First Nations to increase their influence over future uses and activities, consistent with treaty negotiations, and asserted rights and title. Consistent with its mandate for coastal planning, the Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management (MSRM) intends to prepare a coastal plan to address these issues. The Plan will address provincially administered foreshore and nearshore areas from the western entrance of Johnstone Strait,south and east to Bute Inlet (Figure 1). The Plan Area includes the northern edges of Quadra and Maurelle islands, and the Village of Sayward. The Johnstone-Bute Coastal Plan (JBCP) will be undertaken in accordance with the Ministry's requirements that coastal plans be prepared in a timely fashion, be efficient in use of time and financial resources, be government-led, use a consultative process, and generate a balanced outcome that accommodates both sustainable development and marine conservation opportunities. The Coastal Plan will not address private lands, First Nations reserves or other land under federal jurisdiction, or land owned by regional government. The Plan will make recommendations only for areas below the high tide line, although in making such recommendations it will take into account upland tenures, uses, existing plans and local government zoning. The primary benefit of the Plan will be to provide guidance to Land and Water British Columbia Inc (LWBC), the provincial agency responsible for land tenures, in dealing with applications for tenured use of coastal areas. It will be useful to potential land applicants in selecting or assessing areas of interest for future use. The Plan also aims to improve consistency between provincial plans and programs, and local government policy and coastal zoning. Figure 1. Johnstone - Bute Plan Area

ENGAGEMENT OF INTERESTS

First Nations The Plan Area covers the traditional territories of seven First Nations. Traditional territories of the Homalco, We Wai Kai, K'omox, We Wai Kum, and Kwiakah First Nations each account for significant portions of the Plan Area. The Tlowitsis and Klahoose First Nations each have small portions of their traditional territory (less that 20 km of shoreline) in the Plan Area. First Nation involvement in the development of coastal plans is considered by the Province as an opportunity both to share information about First Nation interests and concerns, and for the Province to attempt to accommodate these interests in guiding future development and conservation proposals. By participating in development of the Plan, First Nations have an opportunity to outline appropriate land uses and to further their objectives for conservation and economic development. At the beginning of the planning process, the Province will contact the First Nations listed above to seek participation in plan development. The Province will also seek formal comment from First Nations upon completion of the final draft plan.

Local Government The Plan Area lies within the boundaries of the Comox Strathcona Regional District (CSRD). Consistent with similar coastal plans, the Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management will seek the advice and participation of CSRD staff and elected representatives in plan development. Local municipalities may also be invited to participate in the process. The Ministry will seek formal comment from CSRD upon completion of the final draft plan.

Other Government Agencies Federal agencies are responsible for management of most marine resources, marine transportation, and migratory birds in the Plan Area, and are expected to be involved in Plan development. Staff of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Canadian Wildlife Service and Parks Canada will all be invited to participate through provision of information, expert advice and recommendations during the planning process. The Plan Area falls within jurisdictional areas of two regional offices of Land and Water BC (LWBC). Bute Inlet is covered by the Surrey regional office, and the balance of the Plan Area is covered by the LWBC Nanaimo Office, which also handles the provincial aquaculture program. The Plan will also affect a number of other provincial agencies. Most of the Plan Area, including, Loughborough Inlet, Johnstone Strait, and adjacent Islands, falls within the Campbell River Forest District. The Powell River Forest District office is responsible for Bute Inlet. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is responsible for aquaculture management plans, monitoring and compliance, and the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection has responsibility for marine parks and protected areas, as well as for waste management from ocean and land-based activities. These agencies will also be invited to participate in Plan development.

Industry The Johnstone - Bute Coastal Plan will be developed in consultation with affected industry groups. At the beginning of the planning process industry associations will be notified about the planning process and encouraged to participate through meetings and product review. Organizations to be contacted include the following: Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC Pacific Halibut Management Association Sport Fishing Institute Pacific Prawn Fishermen's Association Vancouver Island North Visitors Association Sea Cucumber Harvesters Association BC Shellfish Growers Association Fishing Vessel Owners Association BC Salmon Farmers Association Area Seine, Gillnet and Troll Groups Council of Marine Carriers Area Crab, Clam and Krill Groups Underwater Harvesters Association Industries and individuals holding tenure in the Plan Area will also be notified of the Plan as will timber licensees operating in adjacent upland areas.

Other Groups, General Public and Stakeholders Through the planning process, other organisations, stakeholdersand associationsare expected to be identified and included in the consultation process. Those currently known are: Council of BC Yacht Clubs Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Outdoor Recreational Council Local stakeholder groups as identified by Sea Kayak Association of BC CSRD and otheragencies.

PLANNING PROCESS Figure 2 presents a generalized process and timeline for development of the Johnstone - Bute Coastal Plan. Open houses will be held at the commencement of the process in appropriate local communities during to inform the public about the process, products and to identify additional information and stakeholders. Open houses will also be held near the end of the process to obtain public feedback on planning unit recommendations. Figure 2. Generalized planning timeline for the Johnstone - Bute Coastal Plan January/March 2003Confirm provincial technical team and terms of reference Confirm process agreements with First Nations and CSRD Develop and acquire resource data and appropriate map products April/May 2003Hold public open houses to advise public of planning process Establish local advisory group of representatives of stakeholders and local government June/September 2003Review draft plan with advisory group, individual First Nations and governmentagencies Review draft plan with range of stakeholders, First Nations and CSRD. Review draft plan.products with First Nations and RDCS Plan revisions October 2003Draft Plan posted on web site Open houses to present plan to communities and stakeholders November/DecemberPlan revisions with advisory group 2003Assessment of Economic and Environmental implications of Plan Further revisions as necessary January 2004Formal review by First Nations Formal review by CSRD Plan revisions as necessary February 2004Sign-off by provincial government

It is anticipated that a local advisory body will be established to assist in obtaining and assessing stakeholder and community feedback. It is expected that First Nations will participate in the Plan through direct discussions with the Province; although First Nations may also choose to participate in the advisory body or not participate at all.

PLAN PRODUCTS The Plan Area will be divided into planning units that identify key attributes, existing and acceptable uses, associated management provisions and overall management emphasis for the units. The Plan will guide tenure allocation and use of Crown foreshore and nearshore areas. As a result, it will contribute to the Ministry's goal of increasing resource decision-making efficiency; streamlining approval processes for access to Crown land and water resources and generating a fair return to the province. The Plan will identify opportunities and preferences for a range of coastal economic development opportunities including commercial recreation, community and public uses, finfish and shellfish aquaculture, floating residential/recreational uses and commercial uses. The Plan may identify critical marine habitat and marine sensitive areas. The Plan will provide recommendations regarding the need to reserve these areas from development and for further work. This approach will reflect the MSRM goal of maintaining ecological integrity through a scientifically based, principled approach to environmental management. The Plan may provide guidance for navigation, transportation, marine resource management, research, monitoring and management responsibilities, based on the specific interests of federal agencies and First Nations collaborating in the development of the Plan. Figure 3 provides a general outline of the anticipated content and layout of the final Plan. 036 PROJECT MANAGEMENT The Johnstone - Bute Coastal Plan will be prepared by the Coast and Marine Planning Branch on behalf of the MSRM Coast Region, with technical support from MSRM Decision Support Services Branch. The Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management will approve the final Plan. ENDORSEMENT The Terms of Reference for the Johnstone-Bute Coastal Plan are approved by the undersigned:

APPROVED Wally Earner, Director Coast Region Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management

APPROVED John Bones, Director Coast and Marine Planning Branch Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management

APPROVED KenBaker, Assistant Deputy Minister Resource Management Division Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management BRITISH COWNIBIA

April 7, 2003 Ref: 95101

Her Worship Mayor Lynn Nash and Council District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Rd Campbell River BC V9W 4C7

Via FAX: 250 286-5760 (faxing 1 page)

Dear Mayor Nash and Council:

I am writing to advise you of the 2003/04 unconditional grant funding.

Earlier this month, I announced that the Province will provide $36 million in unconditional grant funding for municipalities and regional districts across British Columbia this year. This funding includes the Small Community Protection Grant, the Regional District Basic Grant and the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing.

At the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention in September 2001, Premier Campbell promised municipalities and regional districts that transfer payments to local government would be protected. The Government of British Columbia recognizes that municipalities and regional districts depend on these transfer payments to deliver much needed services to their communities.

Details of the final grant allocation for your community have been forwarded to your Chief Administrative Officer. This funding can help provide local governments with the tools they need?to meet the needs of their communities.

I look forward to our continued work together.

Sincerely,

George Abbott Minister

Ministry of Office of the Minister Mailing Address: Location: Community, Aboriginal PO Box 9042 Stn Prov Govt Room 103, Parliament Buildings and Women's Services Victoria BC V8W 9E2 Victoria Telephone: 250 387-2283 www.gov.bc.ca/mcaws Facsimile:250 356-8508 BC Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services

BRITISH 2003 Local Government Grants COLUMBIA

Municipality:GaMpb-01 Population 31,287 (3 year average)

Small Community Protection Grant (SGPG) 0 The formula involves a base amount ($100,000) multiplied by an assessment weighting factor (between 0.8 and 1.6); minus a reduction of $5 per capita for municipalities in excess of 5, 000 population; full protection for municipalities under 5, 000 population; a sliding scale of protection for municipalities between 5, 000 and 18, 000 population; and a minimum payable. The calculation is based on three-year average (2000-2002) municipal population and converted value assessments.

Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing (TFRS) 87,993 Your police costs ($4,795,36 1) are 0.8800 % of the 2001 aggregate municipal police costs in the province. Therefore you receive 0.8800% of the $10,000,000 allocated for Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing. The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General provides the police costs.

Total Local Government Grants 87,993

For additional information, please refer to the Local Government Grant regulations or contact your financial analyst.

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Mayor Lynn D. Nash District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell RiverBC V9W 4C7

Dear Mayor Nash:

Re: Transfers of Arterial Highways to Local Jurisdiction

I am writing in response to your letter of March 12, 2003, regarding the Ministry of Transportation's intention to proceed with transferring sections of arterial highway to some Vancouver Island municipalities pursuant to the recent completion of the Vancouver Island Highway Project.

I understand ministry officials indicated to the District of Campbell River's administrator and other senior municipal staff at a March 12 meeting that the inventory to be transferred now serves a local function rather than a provincial one as interregional traffic is primarily served by the new Inland Island Highway.

As you know, the $1.2 billion spent on construction of the Vancouver Island Highway Project, as well as the additional support for the construction of the Dogwood extension, has served the District of Campbell River well and will continue to do so far into the future.

With completion of the project, it is appropriate that the sectionof Highway I 9A between the south boundary of the municipality and the Quadra Island Ferry should fall under the jurisdiction of the District of Campbell River. The ministry's approach to this transfer is consistent with the criteria established in 1998 in consultation with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities executive and municipalrepresentatives.At that time, the ministry declassified many routes throughout the province that no longer served a provincialpurpose,including roads within 10 municipalities on Vancouver Island.

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To advance these improvements, the district may wish to consider applying for funding that may be available through the Canada/BC Infrastructure Program, which is administered through the Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise.

Please be assured that the ministry will continue to consult with the municipality to clarify any questions you may have regarding our policies and criteria, and to address any issues related to timing of the transfer and the joint inspection being scheduled.

MikeProudfoot,District Manager,Transportation,will be in contact with your administrator in the near future to arrange furtherdiscussions.In theinterim,if you have any further questions, or require additionalinformation,he would be pleased toassist.He can be reached by telephone at 250 390-6100, by mail at 6475 MetralDrive,Nanaimo, BritishColumbia, V9T 2L9, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Thank you for taking the time to write.

Sincerely,

Judith Reid Minister

Copy to: Rod Visser MLA, North Island File No: 0410-20 MTHI

March 12, 2003

Hon. Judith Reid Minister of Transportation and Highways P.O. Box 9055, Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B. C. V8W 9E2

Dear Minister Reid:

Representatives of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways met with senior District staff on the morning of March 12th, 2003. The purpose of the meeting was for them to advise of the Province's plans to devolve to the District's responsibility, Highway 19A from the south boundary of the District of Campbell River to the Quadra Ferry Terminal. The gist of your department representatives' presentation was that they wish to pass ownership of Highway 19A to the District as soon as possible. They even proposed they would like to do this April 1st 2003! By their own estimates, the maintenance costs for this Highway are in the $175,000 to $225,000 range, on an annual basis. To indicate to you that this proposal is unacceptable to the District of Campbell River is an understatement!

The District of Campbell River, since 1997,when we jointly funded a design study for improvements to Highway 19A as it entered the community on our south boundary, has adamantly put forward that we would only accept the roadway from the Province if it was improved to the standard of design mutually agreed upon between the Province and ourselves in the design plans jointly proposed in 1997.Since that time, the District has extended its underground infrastructure replacement plan for water and sewer services running all the way from the south end of the municipality along Highway 19A into the center of the community at 7th Avenue. These plans will necessitate upgrading the remainder of Highway 19A to municipal standards. We believe these costs should be borne by the Province before devolution occurs. We are therefore not willing to accept the Highway transfer until the Province has made commitments to us for these capital improvements. RE: HIGHWAY 19A DEVOLUTION PAGE 2

Further, we find it completely unacceptable that the Province would be putting forward cost increases to the municipality in the middle of our Budget year.In Campbell River's case the estimated 0 & M costs from the Province would see us increasing property taxes to our residents by upwards of 2%. Your timing in this endeavour is wrong, just plain wrong!Further, we have not missed the irony of the fact that on Tuesday, March 11th the Province tabled first reading of the Community Charter.I quote from principle 2(2)(b) "the Provincial government must not assign responsibilities to municipalities unless there is provision for resources required to fill the responsibilities". Clearly, by giving the District of Campbell River responsibility for a road which is not up to municipal standards, at an operation and maintenance cost that your own Ministry estimates in excess of $200,000 on an annual basis, does not meet the principle established by the Province for its relationships with municipalities! I therefore must state to you that the District of Campbell River is not willing to accept responsibility for Highway 19A unless the Province agrees to share the cost of road improvements jointly proposed by the Provincial and municipal government in 1997.

Your government has begun to promote the concept of the heartland of British Columbia, those lands outside of the Lower Mainland and the Capital Regional District where the bulk of this Province's wealth comes from. We believe that if you support us in the development of the capital improvements to the entrance along Highway 19A into Campbell River, we would then be in a position to assume the liability and costs of maintenance of that Highway into the future. Partnership is needed as Campbell River is one of the communities that, when it is turned around, will drive the heartland of British Columbia forward. We cannot, however, do it if the Province continues to download costs onto us without providing either compensation or capital improvements that we have requested.

Campbell River has been aware for years that the Province would move to devolve Highway 19A to its responsibility at some time. We have also always been firm in our position with the Provincial government that before that was done the necessary upgrades to the Highway had to be in place. We have not deviated from that position, nor are we deviating now. We are very concerned about the timing that in the middle of our budget year you want us to take over maintenance. As I indicated earlier, we find it exceptionally ironic, and I must restate this, that a day after you table the Community Charter which guarantees that you will not download costs onto municipalities, we receive this "ultimatum" from your Ministry.I request that you reconsider, and, prior to devolving Highway 19A to the District of Campbell River, you agree to the capital upgrades laid out in the joint funded and agreed to plans done in 1997 for the entrance to Campbell River.

Yours truly,

Lynn D. Nash MAYOR c: Rod Visser, MLA Council IWA-CANADA Local 363 Industrial,Wood and Allied Workers of Canada, (CLC) a April 23, 2003

Dear MLA, Mayor, and Concerned Citizens.

I am writing to ask for your support in lobbying the provincial government to reconsider its proposed changes to the Forest Act. We at the IWA have been involved in discussions with Industry, and the Government to try and come up with a better way to resolve the forest industry problems. The concerned groups made proposals to the government, but the government did not listen. We are very concerned about the changes the government is making. We believe that rural communities will suffer.

Your communities are among those that will suffer. With the 20% claw back the government is going to take back from the current tenure holders will come a bidding process that threatens to drive the price of stumpage up. Some of the larger companies that hold tenure have said that if stumpage goes up they will shut down their public land operations. They will now be allowed to do this for up to five years without penalty under the new changes. This will create a boom and bust situation for many workers in rural communities that is far worse than the normal cyclical changes that occur. Anyone will be able to bid on the 20% claw back (people from B.C., Alta, U.S. etc.) Transient workers do not support Local economies by buying homes and paying taxes to our Local Communities Tenure holders will be able to sub-divide their TFL's and sell or transfer their tenure to other operators without public input. Do we not want a say in who should be allowed to Log our public lands? There will no longer be any social contract that ties community jobs to the logs that are taken from those communities. Trees will no longer have to be processed in or near the communities they are taken from. A company from Alberta could bid on standing timber in Campbell River, bring in a crew from Alberta to log the trees and then ship those trees to a mill in Alberta to be milled by people outside our province. Is this what British Columbians expect from the forests that belong to BC citizens? When we asked the Deputy Minister of Forests about log exports, he said "we will restrict log exports" he could not tell us how. It is a common theory within the industry, that with the changes that are happening in the industry we will see more mill closures. If there are more mill closures there will be more excess logs on the market. Excess logs on the market are allowed to be exported, thus, the loss of more British Columbia milling jobs to U.S. mills. There are currently many US mill closures due to shortages of logs. They want BC logs not BC lumber. Check www.randomlengths.com

047 IWA-CANADALocal 363 Industrial, Wood and Allied Workers of Canada, (CLC)

The IWA and the Industry have proposed a Log Market System where the logs would go to a market to be bid on for consumption by sawmills etc. rather than bidding on the standing timber. This would keep the harvesting of the trees in the hands of those that live in the communities where the trees are harvested. The IWA is concerned that if the tenure holders are put in a position of being to costly to harvest public lands they will increase the cuts on their private lands. The private lands are already being harvested at close to or above maximum sustainable levels. Any increase in cut levels on private lands would only hasten the exodus of those companies from the communities that those private land holdings currently exist in. The provincial government plans to raise more revenues by the American style changes to the Forest Act. History has shown that the U.S. Forest service has spent more on policing and implementing their system than they have recovered in revenues.

We at the IWA say this is not the way to solve our problems as far as a softwood agreement is concerned. We say this is not good for our workers, their families or our communities. We ask you to take a proactive step and lobby your government to reconsider the changes to the forest act and to enter into a consultation process with the affected parties, to come to a resolve that will benefit all British Columbians and the communities they work in.

Rick Wang President IWA Local 363 Courtenay, B.C. RESOURCE-BASED COM WNITIES' FUTURE AT RISK, WARN FOREST-SECTOR UNIONS

FOR I IATE RELEASE April7, 2003

The futureof resource-based communities acrossBritishColumbia is on the line as a result of recently-announced changes to forest policy, say theleaders of BC's two leading forest-sector unions.

"Communities from Port Simpson to Port Alberni to Port Renfrew; from Mackenzie to Cranbrook. are all injeopardy today," warned Dave Coles, Western Region Vice President of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers' Union.

"We want to be perfectlyclear:if the BC government implements these policies, there will bemany,many mill closures and thousands of lost jobs," added President Dave Haggard of theIndustrial, Woodand Allied Workers ofCanada, "Workers and their communities will be left holding the bag."

Policy changes recently put forward in the BC Legislature include plans for auctions of standing timber, freewheeling purchase or sale of forest licences and portions of licences and the gutting of the half-century-old social contact between workers, communities, government and industry in BC.

"Timber auctions meanthat workers who have grown up all their lives community and who today work in an area that they know and respect, will be thrown out of work tomorrow because someone lost a sale,,, explained Haggard. "Wide-open buying and selling of licencesas well asthe elimination of minimum cut controls creates the same kind of insecurity,"saidColes. "It willencourage all sorts of fly-by-night speculators to buy when markets are hrt, cut and get out. This will do nothing for cnrnmunity stability or forest stewardship."

Haggard and Coles noted workers' particular concerns with the elimination of the measures that constitute BC's social contract: rules tying timber to specific mills; regulating the amount of timber companies can harvest annually; setting minimum processing requirements and ensuring review of mill closures.

"These measures assure people that they can put down roots in a community, raise children, pay taxes and reasonably expect a future for themselves and their kids," said Haggard. "The Liberal government believes they can walk away from this commitment and leave us in a brutal race to the bottom."

The two unions also released a joint response to the forest-policy measures and promised to take it to public meetings and distribute it to union rmembers, local governments, citizen groups, First Nations and other British Columbians concerned about the future of the province's No. i industry.

"We hope people throughout this provingrealize what the government is doing," said Coles.

"We don't want to fight them, but if they try to undermine us we will," warned Haggard.

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Attachment

FOR ADDITIONAL, INFORMATION:

Karen Cooling (CEP) 604 682-6501 Kim Pollock (IWA Canada) 604 683-1117

050 IWACanada-CEP Joint Statement on Forest Policy For British Columbia

April 2003

British Colombians place many values on our forests, They see them as a natural heritage to be protected and preserved for future generations. Rut they also see them as the province's major source of economic opportunity, employment, income and revenue. British Columbians want their government to carefully balance the need for healthy and vibrant forests with our need for a dynamic, modern economy.

The IWA Canada and CEP believe the forest industry is also the ultimate green economy. It generates vast wealth from trees that grow back again and again after they've been cut, Its products play an essential role in ow' lives. They are the construction materials we need to build shelter and the paper we require for reading, writing, packaging and hygiene.It is oneof our most important industries, providing jobs, directly and indirectly, for more than 100,000 workers in BC. Most pay good wages and provide a high standard of living.

We believe that managing and protecting our forests and ensuring a prosperous forest industry are two of our provincial government's key responsibilities, Government must work with forest workers, communities, First Nations, industry and other stakeholders to er*ure that our forestsaremanaged wisely and carefully for long-term enjoyment, as well as to help build secure and stable resource-based communities, good-paying jobs and diverse opportunities for futuregenerationsof British Colombians.

This isthe basis for the "socialcontract"that has long guidedforest policy in our province.Forest-sectorworkers, companies,communities and government agreed many years ago that our forestwouldbe sustainabiy managedfor the long-term benefit of all BritishColumbians,In exchange for a long-term commitment to invest in BC, support resource-based workers, develop their communities and generate Crown revenues to support social programs such as health-care, forest companies were granted long-term tenures and a favourable taxation and regulatory environment.

Unfortunately, Gordon Campbell doesn't care. In spite of his promises before the election, he now wants to tear up the social contract and let the big companieswalk away from their commitments. The Liberals' forest policy changes are nothing more than an mpt to please American corporations by imposing a "°market-based" system of forest management,

Gordon Campbell's agenda might be good for the forest companies and for Americans negotiating the softwood lumber dispute -- they're getting exactly what they demanded in 0 i rif4 exchange for their supportfor CampbellBut the Campbell plan is bad news for working people,theirfamilies, communities,First Nations and other British Columbians.

When only the market decides, the wealthiest and most powerful quickly gain advan Workers face job loss and insecurity as companies bid one another out of business, leavingonly afew huge corporations incontrol.BC wood-processors face closure logs are shipped freely across the border. Communities lace instability and insecurity as mil is close and companies consolidate. First Nations are againshut out of the benefits. We lose the revenues that support publicly-funded health care and education as well as many other quality programs for people.

We say "no way" toGordonCampbell's misguided forest policy. The job of a responsible government is to balanceforesthealth and recreation needs againsteconomic opportunity,job-creation, increased trade, social programs and community stability. Markets alone cannot do that

We propose a differentstrategy. We agree with British Colombians that access to timber is a privilege, not a right, We want toworkwith forest companies to ensure that they can prosper in BritishColumbia.But we also believe that the forests belong to atl the citizens of our province and that companies that use them must provide benefits in return. Access to timber has to be connectedto jobsand other opportunities for British Colombians.That's why we support measures such as:

Rules and law that erasure local wood processing and other employment opportunities to residents of resource-based communities; « Continuation of the rules that ensure consistent harvesting rates over time (although we agree companies sometimes need more flexibility than they currently enjoy); Public oversight of our public resource; s Tougher restrictions on export ofraw,unprocessed logs.

d help companies to maintainexistingprocessingfacilities;any attempt to close a mill or plant or shut down a harvestingoperation should be subject to a legislated mill- closure review, involving workers,localgovernment and First Nations in the affected communities. Local workers and employersmustbe given the opponuniryto maintain the enterprises that provide their livelihoods. Workers who lose their jobs must be assisted to find new ones, obtaintrainingand retraining opportunities or retire in dignity without financial penalties to union pension plans or tothemselves.

At the same time, the wood industry and the economy are changing. Following the failure of a mill-closure review to find ft workablesolution,therefore,we propose a requirement that companies must outline proposals for new or expanded facilities in British Columbia with a priority on the affected region. To continue to access Crown timber, companies-would haveto increasetheir investment in our province's future. Under no circumstances should Crown timber be grantedwithout sucha conrmilmenl. Logsmustcontinue tobe processed in British Columbiaand companiesmust produce to

I of 4 the satisfaction of the Cabinet a detailed plan showing how they would expand their investment in our future by creating additional jobs; undertaking or sponsoring more research and development; increasing the value-added component of their products, doing more to improve yields and the quality of the timber they produce; training the changing workforce; continuing to maintain a healthy and safe environment for workers and communitiesas well as protecting our forests.

This government has legislated a 20%o tenure take back from the major licensees. Although we might support the removal of the privilege of tenure from those who do not live up to the appurtenance requirements of the tenures, we cannot support an overall arbitrary removal of cutting rights, We can only support removal or reduction on tenure on the following basis

Closures and/orsignificant reductions at limberprocessing Facilities thatthey own or operate; Repeated violationsof theForest Practices Code,theFisheries Act,and/or the Workers' Compensation Act, Exceeding orfailingto meetmaximum/minimum cut controlrequirements; Continuedraw logexports.

tWA Canada and CEP have been working with unions in the United States to find workable solutions to the Canada-US softwood lumber dispute. We are aware that any solution likely involves more market-sensitive timber pricing in BC. However, as an alternative to the proposal for standing timber auctions, we support the creation of regional log markets. Log markets can be an effective mechanism to ensure local access to local timber processing facilities, including value-added facilities. In addition, we would welcome sales by First Nations from lands they receive in settlement of outstanding treaty and land claims. This appears to us to be a reasonable solution and one that US Commerce undersecretary Grant Aldonas has indicated would fulfill the needs of the US industry.

IWA Canada and CEP believe that forest objectives and outcomes should be legislated, to provide clear and enforceable standards with strong penalties to violators. The massive cutbacks in provincial ministries responsible for forests potentially undermine the ability ofgovernment to carry out effective enforcement. The capacity of government to enibrce forest practice regulations must be restored and strengthened.

This government must work together with industry, workers, unions, communities and First Nations to ensure a vibrant and successful forest sector. Governments can help by designing workable regulatory and taxation policies that take into account the business realities of a competitive industry and encouraging workers and companies to work together to solve problems. As well, government can make it more attractive for firms to do more intensive silviculture to improve the quality of the trees they grow and the timber they harvest. Government must also assist in the preservation and enhancement of markers for our products; sponsor research into new market opportunities, new product lines and new processes; facilitate industrial diversification and help workers and their

3of4 families to get the skills and knowledgetheyneed. It is not enough for government to stand back and "let the marketdecide", whengovernment is a major partner in building a prosperous future.

British Columbia's forests and its forest industry will be key elements in our futuue well- being andprosperity. IWA Canada and CL Pwill work with all citizens orour province to ensure that forests, people and communities all thrive and flourish - working together we can make things better.

4 of 4 April 29t', 2003

District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River, British Columbia V9W 4C7

Attn: Mayor Lynn Nash Re: The New Marine Frontier Project Request for support letter to Coast Sustainability Trust

Dear Mayor Nash:

Thank you for your support of the $5,000 contribution to ensure that CampbellRiver benefits from the New Marine FrontierInitiative.This community's participationin the programhas been amplified by the successful establishment of Deep Bay Harvest[2002]Ltd.'s custom oyster processing plant in the Campbell River IndustrialPark,a result that Rivercorp was pleased to play a rolein.We also note that in the march 2003 Business License Reports, another Cortes Island based grower has chosen to operate their business from Campbell River. This Major Industry initiative was the result of a Vancouver Island wide targeting process completed by the Vancouver Island Economic Developers Association in 2000. Since that time and as we reported during your budgetprocess,communities from Duncan North have elected to participate in thisprocess.I am writing today to secure a letter of support from your office for the attached financialproposal.VIEDA is applying to the Coast Sustainability Trust for $250,000 to be applied to this industry specificprogram.Rivercorp will also be asking for letters of supportfrom the Mayors of Gold River,Tahsis,Zeballos and Sayward to ensure a region wide buy into the project. Thafrust requires letters of support from participating communities as part of its eligibility criteria. Please find attached a sample for your use. Yours truly,

Brian Stamp Rivercorp President

Attachments: Draft Support Letter Proposal dated April 2003

055

',orporation April 29`x', 2003

The Coast Sua ina iliTrust 6705 London Drive Delta, British Columbia V4K 4W7

Attn Mr. Eric Van Soren, Trustee Re: Support for theNewMarine Frontier Project

Dear Mr. VanSoren,

I am pleased to forward this letter of support for the application submitted by the Vancouver Island Economic Developers Association for the New Marine Frontier Project. The District of Campbell River, during its 2003 Budget process, resolved to support this project through a one-time contribution to Rivercorp, our designated Economic Development Agency Rivercorp will serve as our principally appointed contact for this project and is accountable to the Mayor and Members of Council They will ensure that as a participating community, are kept informed on the activities and results associated with the proposal. Yours truly,

Mayor Apr-30-0302:37pm From-YUCALTA LODGE + T-790 P.01/01 F-832

VANCOUVER ISLAND Residential Services- health Sunshine Lodge/Yucalta Lodge authority 565 Second Avenue * Campbell RiverBC V9W 3V1 'Telephone: (250) 286-1051 Fax: (250) 850-0328

February 25, 2003

Mayor and Municipal Council District of Campbell River Municipal Office

301 St. Ann's Road j 1 Campbell River, BC t a v1 /4,driakl Ma.s V9W 4C7 ------

Fax: 286-5760 Note: Original not to follow,

Dear Mayor Nash and Councilors:

I am writing on behalf of the residents and staff of the residential care facilities in Campbell River and the Comox Valley who will be participating in the Pioneer Olympics at the Campbell River Sportsplex on May 6, 2003. In previous years when the Olympics have been in Campbell River, municipal council has approved a grant in aid to cover all or part of the rental and set-up/cleaning costs associated with our group using the Sportsplex for the Pioneer Olympics in Campbell River. Once again I am asking for your approval of a grant in aid to help minimize the cost of the Olympics for individual participants and facilities.

The Pioneer Olympics has been an annual event for over fifteen years and gathers together nine residential and day programs from the Campbell River and Comox Valley areas. For all facilities and participants involved, the ability to pay is limited --due-to fixed budgets and income. Any additional finarLelal-supporS.that can be received, such as a grant in aid, helps control the overall cost of the Pioneer Olympics, and ensures that the event can continue to occur. Your support has always been highly valued and appreciated.

I appreciate your attention to this request and ask that you reply in writing as soon as possible with your decision. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Marvin Holmgren Manager Resident Lifestyle Programs 5- 1-U:1a 1U=U #IV1j LCsu(C .cl vii. v. vcN

Rental ContraetlPermit

Printed: 08-Jan-03, 09:06 AM User: s1w

Contract #: 1408 User: siw Date: 07-Jan-03 Status: Tentative

DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT hereby grants PIONEER OLYMPICS (hereinafter called the "Licensee") represented by -MARVIN HOLMGREN, permission to use the Facilities as outlined, subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement contained herein and attached hereto all of which form part of this Agreement

i) Purpose of Use General Rental PIONEER OLYMPICS ii) Conditions of Use

iii) Date and Times of Use # of Bookings: I Starting:=Tue a6 May 03 08:00 AM Expected: 100 Ending: Tue 06 May 03 03:00 PM

Facility Day Start Date Start Time End Date End Time Fee Extra Fee Total SPORTSPLEX - Gym AB Tue 06-May-O 08:00 AM 06-May-0303:00 PM $350.00 $363.00 $713.00 iv) Additional Fees Extra Fee - Bookings Hours Quantity Charge Clean Up - Tables/Chairs 200 or less 7:00 1 $131.00 PA System Over 4 Hrs. 7:00 1 $60.00 Podium 7:00 1 $10.00

Set-Up - Tables/Chairs 200 or less 7:00 1 $92.00 Stage -. 1/2 7:00 1 $70.00 35:00 $363.00 v) Payment Method Rental Fees Extra Fees Tax Rental Total Damage Deposit Total Applied Balance Current $350.00 $363.00 $0.00 $713.00 $0.00 $0.00 $713.00 $0.00 Balance of rental due and payable immediately

vi) Other Information

e undersigned has read and on behalf of the Licensee agrees to be bound by this Permit/License andtheTerms and Conditions contained herein - rnd attached hereto, and hereby warrants and represents that he/she executes this Permif/License on behalf of the Licensee and has sufficient wer, authority and capacity to bind the Licensee with his/her signature. X: X:

MARVIN HOLMGREN Name

IONEER OLYMPICS '01800 South Alder Street Title:

AMPBELL RIVER BC V9W 4C7 ome: Business #850-0304 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER ax: ate: Date:

Page: 1 2003

City/Municipal Clerk; L i LA IVE SEkVICES District of CampbellRiver

Please ensure the enclosed letter is forwarded to Mayor and Council.

Thank you,

Chuck Morris President, ARPOA-BC P.O. Box 1414 Aldergrove, BritishColumbia Canada V4W 2V1 (604) 534-1453 Auxiliary and Reserve Peace Officer Associatio of British Columbia

P.O. Box 1414, Aldergrove, British Columbia, Canada, V4W 2V I www.auxpolice.cjb.net email: [email protected]

April 21St, 2003 A UXILIAR .Y POLICE UPDA I''E 2003-2 The Real Reason the Volunteer Auxiliary Police were dismantled!

Mayor and Council;

Attached to this report are RCMP documents, obtained through freedom of information requests.

These documents state that in 1996 the RCMP were concerned that BC municipalities might opt to provide excessive numbers of volunteer Auxiliary Police officers instead of increasing the number of regular RCMP officers in their municipalities as a cost savings to the municipality.

As part of a strategy to address these concerns, the RCMP proposed stripping the volunteer Auxiliary Police from municipalities.This would allow the RCMP to guard against the "economy cop syndrome ". These documents also state police manpower concerns were the genesis of the 1998 `Review' which dismantled your Auxiliary Police.

After reviewing enclosed information, ARPOA-BC urges Council to demand immediate action from both the Provincial Government, and the RCMP, to restore their valuable, volunteer Auxiliary Police.

(A) The Official Reason for Dismantlingthe Auxiliary Police

On April 3rd, 1998, the Attorney General, in consultation with the RCMP, announced that your valuable para-professional Auxiliary police officers would no longer be authorized to carry firearms until a review of the program had been completed. This `Review' would also assess the future role of the Auxiliary Police in BC policing.

The initial RCMP press release stated that BC's Auxiliary Police were disarmed, "as a result of concerns raised with respect to public and officer safety, and training issues. "lIn a follow up press release datedApril 7t",1998, the RCMP said, "The real issue here is not how well an auxiliary officer can shoot a gun. The real issues here are: whether or not auxiliaries are capable of recognizing when it is legallyjustifiedto take away a human life in theline of duty;and whether or not it is reasonable to ask citizen volunteers to make such complex and sensitive split-second decisions. "2

1 RCMP Press Release, April 3`d, 1998.

2RCMP Press Release, April 7", 1998. ARPOA-BCPress Statement 4/02/2003 Page 2 of 6

The disarming and suspension of the Auxiliary Police Program generated considerable political uproar among civic governments.

In October, 1998, the Ministry of Attorney General released the"British Columbia Auxiliary and Reserve Constable ProgramReview" with options and recommendations for the future direction of Auxiliary Policing.

To mitigate the political fallout, the `Review' presented two options.[1] Permit a highly restricted form of involvement in policing duties (and arm the Auxiliary Police under a proposed `armed accompaniment' feature), or [2] completely removed the Auxiliary from police duties altogether.

NDP Attorney General Dosanjh, bowing to the political pressure, agreed to support Option [1]. However, he left the final decision to the Commanding Officer of the RCMP in British Columbia. On February 1999 that decision was announced in the Vancouver Province newspaper;

"The RCMP yesterday announced plans to disarm B.C.s auxiliary officers permanently.Assistant RCMP Commissioner Murray Johnston said the decision was based in part on a desire to bring auxiliaries in line with those in other provinces. The force also plans to shift the focus of auxiliary duties from riding along with regular members to community-based safety and crime prevention programs. `The decision is not money-based [or] incident-based, 'said Cpl. Ewen Harvie, auxiliary police co-ordinator for B.C. `It's more mission-driven. "' 3

What BC Municipalities were never told was just how 'mission-driven' that decision really was.

(B) The Real Reason for disarming the Auxiliary Police

In 1996, RCMP Command in British Columbia were advised that provincial funding for the Auxiliary Police Program was to be downloaded to BC municipalities. The RCMP responded with a high level report dated July, 1996 which said:

"There exists an ever increasing demand from the detachments to sign on more and more auxiliary members... Rumblings are beginning to surface about allowing municipalities to fund the cost of their own auxiliary members. This should be resisted as it is feasible that our contract partners may opt to provide excessive numbers of auxiliary members in lieu of increased regular member establishment as a cost savings to the municipality. Without an imposed ceiling on total numbers, we run the risk of evolving into an organization that parallels most fire departments, i.e. a few fulltime employees supplemented by volunteers who are called out as needed.-4(See Attachment 1-C)

3 Vancouver Province Newspaper, February 11, 1999, Final Edition, p.A6

4 V -L Division Executive Committee Submission, July 16, 1996,Title: Auxiliary Constables - Program Reorganization, Sponsoring Member: C/Supt. M. J. Johnston; OIC Operational Support Branch; page 4. ARPOA-BCPress Statement 4/02/2003 Page 3 of 6

A subsequent report, dated December 19`h, 1996 stated:

"When new auxiliary members are requested from a city or municipal contract detachment, the full costs of equipping, training and annually certifying would be billed to that detachment... The most important factor that must be considered in "E" Division (British Columbia)... is our ability to control and manage this program. If our municipal detachments become responsible for raising the funding of new auxiliary members we must guard against the `economy cop 'syndrome. It is almost a certainty that a city or municipal council would agree to funding large numbers of auxiliary members even at $5, 000 a head as opposed to one regular member at $100, 000 per member. (Witness Kelowna Detachment with close to 70 auxiliaries who received a donation of approx. $34, 000 to their auxiliary fund) " 5 (See Attachment 2-C & 2-D)

Several `options' were proposed by RCMP Command in BC in 1996 to deal with this evolving matter:

(1) halting the expansionof AuxiliaryConstable duties, (2) redefining and realigning the role ofthe AuxiliaryConstable in BC, and (3) disarmingthe AuxiliaryProgram.6 (See Attachment 3)

The RCMP speculated this course of action could have the following impact on RCMP detachments in British Columbia:

resignation of most auxiliary members from the program political uproar generated by the civic governments of the loss of this resource to their community extreme workload increase to detachment level to fill gaps in service provided by approx. 300,000 hours of voluntary time contributed annually severe impact on morale to detachment members facing increased work load demands severe ramifications from a safety standpoint whereby members in smaller or rural areas would have no means of `backup' an impact on overtime costs and budgeting by having to provide an extra member for call out situations of a hazardous nature, where an auxiliary is now providing the `backup' is not in keeping with 'Community Policing Concept' as the Auxiliary Program is the most visible and identifiable component of Community Policing. 7 (See Attachment 4)

RCMP documents also state that the Review of the Auxiliary Police Program in 1998 was initiated specifically to address police manpower concerns.8

5 Attachment to DEC Submission (Auxiliary Constables- Program Reorganization); "E" Division Auxiliary Constable Program: Follow up report to Division Executive Committee; Submitted by Cpl. L.G. Chaplin `E' Division Auxiliary Coordinator: 96-12-19.

Division Management Committee Minutes of Meeting July16,1996; Item 96/20 - DivisionAuxiliaryConstable Program (C/Supt. Johnston),Recommendation 1 & 6. n

' Division Executive Committee Submission, July 16, 1996, Title: Auxiliary Constables - Program Reorganization, Sponsoring Member: C/Supt. M. J. Johnston; OIC Operational Support Branch; page 6. ARPOA-BCPress Statement 4/02/2003 Page 4 of 6

These documents clearly show that BC's volunteer Auxiliary Police were viewed' as a manpower threat by the RCMP. When the Auxiliary Police were dismantled, it was presented as `an operational decision of police' made as a result of concerns about safety, training and liability concerns.

By turning this into `an operational decision of the police' instead of a policy decision of government meant BC municipalities could complain all they wanted, but politicians cannot interfere in the daily operations of the police.

However, in light of these documents... was this really an operational police decision? Or was it a shrewd and clever manipulation of the political process to protect police manpower interests?

To strip your para-professional volunteer Auxiliary Police without telling you about ALL the motivations behind this move was wrong. As the RCMP themselves stated, this decision was "not money-based [or] incident-based... It (was) more mission-driven. "' 9 There were no serious incidents

of Auxiliary Police liability or misconduct when it came to the use of firearms..

If the RCMP had legitimate concerns about the expanding role of the Auxiliary Police in British Columbia, those concerns should have been made public and the elected officials responsible for the development of public policy in BC (both municipal and provincial) could have then addressed them.

Why was this never done?

Was it because the RCMP knew they would never succeed in dismantlingthe Auxiliary Police if you knew these facts?

The volunteer Auxiliary Police were an extremely valuable asset in the delivery of policing services in your community. They allowed your police force to virtually double its ability to respond to calls for assistance from your citizens during peak periods. And because of the volunteer nature of these para- professional police officers, this resource cost your community virtually nothing.

But the RCMP could see the future of police funding on the horizon. They could see the day when a BC Provincial Government would move to force municipalities to assume a greater responsibility for the funding of their police services. No one can blame the RCMP for wanting to prepare for that day.

But to engineer the deconstructionof your valuable AuxiliaryPolice without revealing these motivations raises serious implications about the development - or manipulation-of government policy.

Your municipality has been deprived ofthe most valuable public safety initiative ever launched by government. RCMP documents state that this program, if active today, would be delivering over $16 million dollars of policing for a paltry cost of only $350,000.

' Division Executive Committee Submission, February, 1999, Title: Re-arming of Auxiliary Constables within `E' Division,. Sponsoring member: C/Supt. R.M. Swann, OIC Operational Support Branch, page 2.

9The Vancouver Province Newspaper, February 11, 1999, Final Edition, p.A6 ARPOA-BCPress Statement 4/02/2003 Page 5 of 6

(D) BC Liberal pledge to restore Auxiliary Police and the proposed RCMP `Reserve'

As you are aware, the BC Liberals promised in a press release on April 10, 2001 that,"if elected, BC Liberals will restore the auxiliary police program to its former glory. Auxiliary police should be permitted to carry sidearms in limited front-line policing duties, provided they are under direct supervision of a regular police officer. "

This would restore the volunteer Auxiliary Police to the 1986-1998 format and return the matter of Auxiliary Policing to the realm of government policy making.

But Rich Coleman, the BC Solicitor General, has backtracked on that BC Liberal promise. Why?

The Solicitor General cites RCMP opposition. Coleman says, "[The RCMP] advised me it was not a given that we could just hand the auxiliaries their revolvers back.There's just too many issues of public safety and civil liability involved," (Victoria Times-Colonist newspaper March 17, 2003).

Instead of restoring the Auxiliary Police, the RCMP are proposing an alternative plan - activation of a little known section of the RCMP Act which allows for the creation of an RCMP `Reserve'.This allows retired RCMP officers to work on a part time basis to assist with manpower shortages. These RCMP officers will be paid the full hourly RCMP wage and the costs charged to your municipality.

Not only does this fail to fulfill the BC Liberal promise to restore the Auxiliary Police, but it also raises other serious concerns.

If the Auxiliary Police were in fact dismantled in 1998 to prevent BC municipalities from increasing their reliance on the volunteer force as opposed to hiring more RCMP officers, does it not stand to reason that the RCMP are opposed to restoring the Auxiliary Police in 2003 for the very same reason? Would BC municipalities hire - and pay - these retired Mounties on a part time basis if the restored volunteer Auxiliary Police were once again able to assist in operational policing and large seasonal events? Is the real objective here to limit BC municipalities to only one option to deal with their policing needs? Why is the Solicitor General, a former RCMP officer, insisting on having BC municipalities pay retired Mounties the RCMP rate of $53.00 per hour.to perform duties which the highly trained para-professional volunteer Auxiliary Police could perform for free?

RCMP documents state that if the Auxiliary Police were active today, they could be delivering the equivalent of over $16.5 million in policing to BC communities for free. And while there may be some merit in the Solicitor General's plan to introduce a program of part time Mounties to BC policing; there is no valid reason not to restore the volunteer para-professional Auxiliary Police Program as a compliment to that initiative.

Think of what could be achieved with both initiatives! ARPOA-BCPress Statement 4/02/2003 Page 6 of 6

The RCMP may want"to guard against the economy cop syndrome ",but why should your municipality be held hostage by those who want to deny you of this valuable resource?

Due to the serious questions and issues raised by these documents, every municipal council in British Columbia should;

1.Immediately declare their viewpoint on having their Auxiliary Police stripped from their community in this misleading fashion. 2.Call for an immediate accountability investigation into the matter by the Premier, and 3. Demand the immediate restoration of their valuable armed and operational volunteer Auxiliary Police to the format that operated from 1986-1998.

ARPOA-BCrespectfully requests written advisement from Council on what action they will take as a result of receiving this information.

Sincerely,

Chuck Morris President, ARPOA-BC (604) 534-1453

Attachment1: Division Executive Committee Submission, July 16, 1996, Title: Auxiliary Constables - Program Reorganization, Sponsoring Member: C/Supt. M. J.Johnston; OIC Operational Support Branch. Attachment 1-A: This is the meeting agenda in which the pertinent item was presented. Attachment 1-B: This is the cover page of the pertinent submission Attachment 1-C: This is the referenced page from the submission.

Attachment2: DEC Submission (Auxiliary Constables - Program Reorganization); "E" Division Auxiliary Constable Program: Follow up report to Division Executive Committee 96-12-19. Attachment 2-A: This is the meeting agenda in which the pertinent item was presented. Attachment 2-B: This is the cover page of the pertinent submission. Attachment 2-C & 2-D: These are the referenced pages from the submission.

Attachment3: Division Executive Committee Submission, July 16,1996,Title: Auxiliary Constables - Program Reorganization, Sponsoring Member: C/Supt. M. J. Johnston; OICOperational Support Branch, Page 5 Provides summary of disarming and redefining of Auxiliary Constables as one option proposed in July 1996.

Attachment4: Division Executive Committee Submission, July 16, 1996, Title: Auxiliary Constables - Program Reorganization, Sponsoring Member: C/Supt. M. J. Johnston; OICOperational Support Branch, Page 6 Outlines impact of disarming/redefining of Auxiliary Constables on BC municipalities. Attachment-A Attachment 1

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AUXILIARY CONSTABLES-PROGRAM REORGANIZATION

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There is a demonstrated and urgent need to revisit and re-establish therole of the 'RCMPAuxiliary testableand thus' functionspecificto "E"Division. The Program has evolved dramatically from its original format andthe termsand conditions under whicha miliaries are being utilized must be reviewed. Attachment 1

Thereis a need and an opportunity at hand for the Force at tI'e Division Headquarterslevel to reassert controlof the AuxiliaryProgram by redefining the role of the auxiliary constable and to establish a`guideas to how they will be utilizedby thisDivisicin.Thereexists an ever increasing demand from detachments to sign na more and more auxiliavy members to the point that the program has grownpest ourabilityto manage.

Rumblings are beginning to surface about allowing municipalities to fund the cost oftheir own auxiliaryrnemberaThisshould berestedas it is feasible that our contract partnersmay opt to provideexcessivenumb= of auxiliaryinembers in lieu of increased regular memberestablishment as a cost savings to the municipality. Without an imposed ceiling on total numberswe run the risk of evolving into an organizationthat parallelsmost firedepartments, i.e. a few falltimeemployees supplemented by volunteers who are calledout as neede&

Many of these initiatives will not be well received by our detachments, nor the civic adrniaastratars of their dctaehmut areas. What isbeingproposed is a'shaking of the tree' to clear the way for a new era for the auxiliary program. Goverrunent Gouv rntnent Attachment2 of Canada du Caennda MEMORANDUM

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YSa : Thedebate uodb g the utilization ofAn)iliarics / ; continues to bea growing conaernwithin the `CAnadian PoliceLTruverse' in g=crai, gen g a greatdeal ofattention and scrutinyand tsar Atiliary?`zvgrarn is'no per A/+t~omuu: Jolwstcrn's c ca1 submissionan this matter in July, 1996, theta fortherest g ofthozztar ofthisProgram and for too impIemetation in an a peditrd fns .

BACKGROUND In the originalreps tsubmittedby A/Cc Jolurn,the backgcotmd issues and pn blema inb .t within theauxiliary program were lc d:R t nauladons weresulndttod for coasted {m by theCmnw9ttec.Mtac;lwd is a followupreport, fromCpl. Cbeptir6 theDivisionAw limy

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ANAi.YS1 The needto restate the asst ro' and 'risk manage nt' lei The BC Fed= a of PIice Officers has sa#unl General againstthe ev rtpemcling use of& lAuxillacies.,ftCretins Police A. iafioa has released a booklet titled `Folic the Auxiliary' and wontrecentlyKCMP membam in this Division as reams .d by the `S 'Division, Matnbcr Assad oe (ED have writtcndircalyto rnemicigei1 mayors :aidto the At meferal with eomplai about the ` thodz ed' use of auxitiarles. Attachment2-C

There is little likelihood under current circumstances that the Province will provide additional moniesforthis program. Discussions have in fact already been held around the concept of 'off loading' the cost of theprogram.Specifically it has been raised for discussion that the Province would continue to be responsible for the costs of overall programmaintenance,for such things as ensuring that training standards remain current, that appointments are made under thePolice Act, and to fund the actual costs of auxiliary compliments at Provincial Contract Detachments-

"here new auxiliary members are r quested from a city or municipal contract detachment, costs of equipping, training, and annually recertifying would be billed to that detachment Whm'courseleaves the Detachment Commander with the rDO bM usn, necessaryfo r 1 IV b 'inad"e''jart of theannual budget proposal to the municipality for their approval. Service club participation is another option, however, as there would be annual maintenance costs involved for each auxiliary this may preclude such sponsorship.

It must be noted that other divisions have already adopted this user pay approach whereinthe Province and the force co-administer the program, but it is costed back to any municipality the wishes to participate. 'F " Division for example currently charges a municipality 1600 per auxiliary member This is to cover kit and a short indoctrination course which is delivered at `Depot' far all auxiliary members. These auxiliaries are narrowly restricted in their duties and receive much less training than do those in "E" Division "F" Division is only= now considering alloy ,in,., the arming of these individuals in certain instances.Their intention was to retain a few firearms at the detachment for signing out by which ever auxiliary requires one. (This was the former way of doing business in this Division. It was found to be unzsati3f rctory and upon 9min conversion each auxiliary have a personally assigned sidearm-) Should the decision be made to arm their auxiliariesin the described fashion, the hill to the 'F' Division municipality is projected to rise to $3200. per auxilicrrt= Each aicxiliaryy, will he required to attend 'Depot 'Division and succes.vfully complete the

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detsehmcnts do not have auxiliary compliments or are unable to maintainthemas they simply do not have the means to train them. Centralized training,will removethis responsibility from than,

The most important factor that must be considered in "E" Division imposing this cap on auxiliaries is our abilityto control and managethisprogram.Even if ourmunicipal detachments become responsible for raisingthe fundingof new auxiliarymembers we must guardagainst the `economy cop' syndrome. It is almost a certainty that a city or municipal councilwould agreeto funding largenumbers ofauxiliary members even at 55,000 a head as opposed toone regular member at S100,000 per member. ('Witness Kelowna Detachment with close to 70 auxiliaries who received a donation of approx $34,000 to their auxiliary fund)

072 Attachment3

The Provincial Government who are our partners in the Auxiliary gram areinsisting that r number of initiatives be implemented in order for the Programto remainviableandto stand up tc scrutiny from a risk management and liability standpoint specifically,

- mandatory rotircmcnt/termination from the program at age 60

- all auxiliary members shalt Win uniform' and `carrying sidea.rms'

- must providean annual minimumof 160 his,, 120 hrs of which must be associated to operational policing duties, Le. G.D. or Traffic enforcement

- all auxiliaries must undergo9mm conversiontraining. Failure toattain oeiti&c ationto the required standard will result in termination of their peace officer appointment by the Minister.

- No auxiliary will remain in the Prom without qualifying annually with the issue firearms

Prior approval must be given by the Ministry before any detachmentbrings itnew i)dHwyon line,

- the auxiliary/reserve Course Tr=ingStandard be reviewedand revisedas to content and delivery

ANALYSIS OFOPTIONSCQNFiI]NRNb:

In conductingthe Program review. during the past year it is apparent that therereally existsonly two options to remedy the eurrez tproblems inherentin the Auxiliary Program.

This involves restrictingthe useof auxiliarymembersto 'Community Policing initiatives only' includingcrime prevention,Publicrelations,schoolliaison, etc. Auxiliary memberswould be prohibited fromp,articipati4 m inany f o= of'opetational duties or went', would no longer be authorizedto utilizeor ca sidea=s, and wouldnot beappointed PeaceO ftcrers under $e BC Police Act. They would in factrevert backto what the swdliaryprogram is in mostother Divisions.

Strengths inherent inthis option:

- substantially less maniaemcm and twining, of the program required at both the HQ and Detachmentlevel. - complete Force control over the program - possible enhanced Sarg g positionfcrr izeased regular member resourcing requests

073 ,Attachment 4

Weaknesses; inherent in this option:

- Resignation. of most auxiliary members from the program - Political uproargm=tedby the civic governmentsoverloss of this resource to their community cessation of all funding for the program from the Provincial Government extreme workload increase to the detach t level to fill gaps in service provided by the a approx. 300.000 hours of voluntary time contributed annually _ severe impact on morale to detacchn t members facing increased work load demands. - is not in keeping with `Commuusity Policing Concept' as the Auxilisuy Program is the most visible and identifiable component of community policing Probable decreased wining position for increased regular member resourcesas cametlation of the ability to perform opctational duties by auxiliaries would likely be viewedas a shallow attempt to increase regular member strength. - severe ramifications from a safety standpoint whereby members in smaller or rurd areas would have no means of `backup' - may impact on overtime coo & budgeting by having to provide an extra member for call out situation of a hazardous nat re, Where an awdliary is now providing the `backup' DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER OFFICE OF THE COUNCILLORS

TO: Mayor and Council. FROM: Councillor Matthews. DATE: May 1st, 2003. SUBJECT: COMOX-STRATCHONA REGIONAL DISTRICT BUDGET - 2003.

Recommendation:

This report is filed for Council's information.

Background:

Campbell River participated in six functions of the Regional District. These include:

1. Member Municipality Administration: This includes all expenses directly related to municipalities and includes office space allocation, staff support, Director remuneration and expenses, and sundry small items. 2. Administration and General Government: This is the same as above, but relates to costs that are global and shared by all jurisdictions of the Regional District. 3. 911 Answering Service 4. Solid Waste Management: This is the operation of landfills, recycling, etc. 5. Planning (Non Part 26): Global (not local) Planning Costs such as CCLRMP. 6. Strathcona Gardens: Recreation Complex shared (approximately 20%) with Area 'D'.

The Budget costs this year are: 2002 2003 $ $ 1. Member Municipality 134,770 147,833 2. General Administration 45,846 28,732 3. 911 Services 176,562 178,797 4. Solid Waste 23,975 0 5. Planning 4,586 3,173 6. Strathcona Gardens 2,442,278 2,563,686 TOTALS 2,828,017 2,922,221

The increase is 3.3%, which is totally Strathcona Gardens.In fact, all other functions show an overall decrease.

G.ACouncillors\Matthews to M & C re CSRD Budget 2003.doc Councillor Matthews' May 1st, 2003 re CSRD Budget 2003 Page 2

Of particular interest is:

Regarding #1 and #2 above - due to new building. These amounts would have been much higher, but after changes resulting from the service review and reallocation of costs, Campbell River saved $53,000. For #4 above - after many years of trying, we were finally successful in having this function totally user pay and no taxes required.

All in all, I feelvery comfortable with the 2003Regional District Budget.

Respectfully submitted,

Bill Matthews, COUNCILLOR.

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Page 2 076 C.ACouucillorsWlatthetws to M & C re CSRD Budget 2003.doc DISTRICT OF CAMPBELLRIVER COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. in the District of Campbell River Council Chambers, 301 St Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC PRESENT: Chair - Mayor L. Nash, M. Ashley, C. Cornfield, Wm. Matthews, M. Ostler, L. Ruehlen. D. Raines - Administrator, D. Lang - Corporate Services Director, A. Linder - Community Services Director, D. Morris - Acting Municipal Services Director, P. Stanton - Planning Services Manager, P. Skognes - Engineering Services Manager, W.T. Halstead - Municipal Clerk

IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: Committee recessed at 6:30 p.m. and resumed at 7:40 p.m. following in the Special Council Meeting.

1.DELEGATIONS: Peter Rambo, Area 'H' Director - Guest 2. MINUTES: 3. OTHERMINUTES:

4. CORRESPONDENCE:

5.MAYOR'S REPORTS: 6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS:

7. STAFFREPORTS: A. Administrator: (a) Administrator's April 24, 2003 Report regarding Growth Strategy And Amalgamation Report. cwO3-0022 Cornfield: "1. THAT Council adopt the growth principle CARRIED statements (attached to the Administrator's April 24, 2003 Report marked as Table 1 with minor revisions) as the principles that will guide growth discussions for the District in its new Official Community Plan. " cwO3-0023 Ruehlen: "2. THAT the District request a satellite amalgamation of CARRIED the Quinsam Coal Corporation property (shown on the map attached to the Administrator's April 24, 2003 Report and marked as Appendix II). The services provided to Quinsam Coal as part of this satellite amalgamation are police, fire through a mutual aid agreement, planning, subdivision, recreation, economic development, victims assistance, and general supportive government. The tax rate will be fixed as a percentage of the municipal industrial rate, based on negotiations between Quinsam Coal and the District of Campbell River. " 077 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, April 29, 2003 Page 2

cwO3-0024 Matthews: "3. THAT remnants of Lot 30 and remnants of Lot 29 CARRIED owned by Merrill and Ring, (shown on the map attached to the Administrator's April 24, 2003 Report and marked as Appendix III), be amalgamated as a contiguous amalgamation into the District of Campbell River, bound by the terms and conditions laid out in recommendations 4. and 5. shown below; AND THAT 4. in considering any applications for- boundary expansion, particularly residential properties, Council apply its boundary expansion policy (4.1 Boundary Extension Requests to the District of Campbell River) so as to minimize the financial burden to existing taxpayers, except where there are opportunities to improve and protect District infrastructure. Upgrading of services would be achieved by way of a local service area paid by the property owners of the amalgamated area; AND FURTHER THAT 5. the provision of fire services to areas in excess of'eight kilometers from a Fire Hall be examined on a case by case basis, with a view to requiring properties included in the District boundaries in excess of eight kilometers from a Fire Hall to be sprinklered for any building over 400 square feet, and furthermore, that all properties be serviced by hydrants according to District bylaw. "

Council requested staff to confirm whether Merrill & Ring would include all of Lots 29 and 30 within the boundaries or subdivide the portion east of the highway. cwO3-0025 Ashley: "6. THAT, as per the Provincial government's Municipal CARRIED Boundary Extension Criteria, the District consult with the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona on the amalgamation requests specified in Resolution Numbers cw03-0023 and cw03-0024. " cwO3-0026 Ashley: "7. THAT Council authorize District staff to continue CARRIED discussions over potential contiguous and satellite amalgamations with TimberWest, Boliden Westmin and interested residential property owners adjacent to the existing municipal boundaries. "

P. Stanton left the meeting at 8:45 p.

B. Community Services Division:

C. Municipal Services Division: (a) Engineering Services Manager's April 24, 2003 Report regarding John Hart Lake Watershed Boundary Extension. cwO3-0027 Cornfield: "THAT the District boundary be extended to include theDEFERRED entire John Hart Lake Community Watershed. " cwO3-0028 Matthews: "THAT Resolution No. 03-0027 be deferred pending CARRIED

078 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, April 29, 2003 Page 3 completion of a CostBenefit Analysis and referral to the Technical Watershed Committee and the Air & Water Quality Select Committee. "

(b) Engineering Services Manager's April 23, 2003 Report regarding Water Service to 4900 Duncan Bay Road in Area 'H' of the Regional District.

cwO3-0029 Matthews: "THAT the Property - Development, Sale & Purchase CARRIED Policy be amended by adding:

4.18.3 UTILITY SERVICE BEYOND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

4.18.3.1 Watermains and Service Connections

There shall be no watermain extensions or service connections beyond the limit of the Municipality. Properties outside the boundaries of the Municipality will be considered for hookup of water services only upon inclusion within the boundaries of the Municipality. " Councillor Ruehlen Opposed (c) Water Specialist's April 23, 2003 Report regarding Water Conservation. cwO3-0030 Ashley: "THAT the Water Specialist's April 23, 2003 Report CARRIED regarding Water Conservation be received. "

Director Rambo and P. Skognes left the meeting at 9:05 p.

D. Corporate Services Division: (a) Clerk's April 24, 2003 Report Regarding Local Improvement Program. cwO3-0031 Ashley: "THAT Local Improvement Rates Bylaw No. 2871 be CARRIED amended to provide for construction of roadway improvements including utilities, at a rate equivalent to that required by the Development Approval Process. Projects of this nature would be limited to modest infill developments. "

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

9. NEW BUSINESS: 10. INFORMATION:

11. ADJOURNMENT: cwO3-0032 Matthews: "THAT the meeting be adjourned." CARRIED

079 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, April 29, 2003 Page 4

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Mayor L. Nash CHAIR

W.T. Halstead Municipal Clerk GROWTH PRINCIPLES

The District will only expand its boundaries to incorporate industrial or commercial lands after a cost benefit analysis is done to confirm the amalgamation is a benefit to the District. The District will only expand its boundaries for adjacent residential areas after determining that extending service improvements to these areas are not a financial burden to existing Campbell River residents. The Districtwill accommodate residential growth within the urban residential containment boundary. The District will determine the most appropriate method of protecting the District's watershed. The District will entertain satellite boundary expansion to ensure that the region's economic baseisprotected and economic developmentis encouraged. The District will encourage residential growth within the planning areas identified in the Official Community Plan. The District will ensure that the implementation tools,ie. zoning, development standards, taxation, etc., match and support the principles of the Official Community Plan. The District's approach to the economy and growth of Campbell River will follow a number of paths. These include, but are not limited to: Support of resource-based and related service industries within and outside of Campbell River; Increased support of tourism through infrastructure and a tourism program based on financial self-reliance; Promoting the unique lifestyle opportunities of Campbell River, such asour natural environment,affordable housing and affordable property taxes. The District will position itself as a regional hub for the North Island, promoting new and existing industries. The District will work with First Nations to expand mutual economic opportunities for growth and development. The Districtwillcontinueitsleading edgeeffortstoprotectthe environment.

G:ACaaf'Admin\rnernos - currenAGROWTH PRiNCIPLLLdoc YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Monday, March 31, 2003 at 3:30pm in the Committee Roomat City Hall

Present:Eric Brown, Mara Korhonen, Eric Garber, Sean Roy, Jan Sandholm, Corrie Scott, Cindy Kaardal, Michelle Poty, Jessica Edinger, Lindsey Smith, Marcello Sequeira, Krista Alix Absent: Regrets:Stephanie Kihn, Lynn Nash, Erik Winnig, Monica Ramer, Kim Cornfield

Meeting began at 3:30pm 1. Additions to Agenda

2.Approval of Minutes- March 24, 2003 E.Garber/M. Poty

3.Council Report - Mayor Nash No report

4.External Issues/Requests a)OfficialCommunityPlan - Deferred

5. YACIdentified Issues a) Skate/Terrain Park Business Case Research i) Modular vs. Concrete Focus Group Meeting, Tuesday, March 25 7pm at the Sportsplex Good meeting. Well attended (approx 95 people including youth and about 10 adults). Overwelmingly in favor of the cement park option. Minutes from meeting attached. ii) Letter to BIA's Eric to draft a letter. Action:E. Brown iii) Presentation to Parks, Recretion & Cultural Committee Michelle Poty will attend the April 2 meeting and update the P,R&C Commission on the Skate/Terrain Park Project and the progress of the business case. Sean will assist with powerpoint presentation. Action:M. Poty/S. Roy iv) Lettersto the Neighborhood Target for week of April 7`h with a 10 day response period. All properties within 100 mtres of Willow Point Park property line will be included. v) Writing theBusiness Case Sean shared an outline we could use. Sections were broken up for various members to work on as follows: Foreward/Executive Summary - E. Brown Background Information - J. Sandholm/M. Korhonen General Goals - L. Smith/K. Cornfield Specific Objectives - Group Constraints/Limitations - M. Sequeira/C. Kaardal Key Assumptions - E. Garber Alternative Courses of Action - K. Alix Cost/Benefit Analysis - M. Poty/L. Nagle Conclusion - Group Recommendations - Group Everyone will work on their sections and bring any progress to next meeting to review.

Meeting adjourned at 4:35pm

Next meeting: Monday, April 7, 3:30pm, Municipal Services Room, City Hall YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Monday,April 7, 2003 at3:30pm in the Committee Room at City Hall

Present:Eric Brown, Mara Korhonen, Eric Garber, Sean Roy, Jan Sandholm, Corrie Scott, Cindy Kaardal, Michelle Poty, Jessica Edinger, Lindsey Smith, Marcello Sequeira, Krista Alix, Michele Sirett, Monica Ramer, Kim Cornfield, Linda Nagle, Erik Winnig Absent: Regrets:Stephanie Kihn, Sean Roy

Meeting began at 3:30pm 1.Additions to Agenda

2.Approval of Minutes - March 31, 2003 L. Smith/M. Sequeira

3.Council Report - Mayor Nash No report

4.External Issues/Requests a)Official CommunityPlan - Deferred

5.YAC Identified Issues a) Skate/Terrain Park

i) Presentation to Parks, Recretion & Cultural Committee Parks, Recreation & Cultural Committee responded positively to the presentation. Jan to get a copy of their recommendation to Council for the businesscase. Action: J. Sandholm ii) Letters to the Neighborhood Nothing new to report. iii) Writing the Business Case Sean shared an outline we could use. Sections were broken up for various members to work on as follows: Foreward/Executive Summary - E. Brown Background Information - J. Sandholm/M. Korhonen General Goals - L. Smith/K. Cornfield Specific Objectives - Group Constraints/Limitations - M. Sequeira/C. Kaardal Key Assumptions - E. Garber Alternative Courses of Action - K. Alix Cost/Benefit Analysis - M. Poty/L. Nagle Conclusion - Group Recommendations - Group Everyone will work on their sections and bring any progress to next meeting to review. 6. New Issues a)School System District #72 is considering combining Timberline and Carihi into one school with two campuses. YAC will diarize this issue and revisit it in May. b)Jessica Edinger has resigned from YAC

Meeting adjourned at 4:35pm

Next meeting: Monday, April 14,3:30pm, Municipal Services Room, City Hall A BUSINESS CASE

FOR

MULTI-USER SKATE/TERRAIN PARK FOR CAMPBELL RIVER YOUTH

TO: Campbell River Municipal Council

PREPARED BY: The Youth Advisory Committee

084 FOREWORD

The 2002/2003 Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) was formed in October 2002. YAC is a committee made up of High School and Middle School students with liaisons to the Mayor's office that advocates community development in the interest of youth. The District of Campbell River formed this committee to instill youth participation in local government affairs and to highlight youth interests and needs in the community. The common theme at the YAC meetings this year was that there were not enough things for youth to do in the community. Discussions within the committee centered on sports and recreation that youth are already participating in, and how we could better facilitate these activities within our community. In January YAC decided to develop this business case for the development of a new multi-user skate/terrain facility in Willow Point Park. This facility would be used by skateboarders, in-line skaters, BMX bikers and young children on scooters, due to the lack of quality facilities to participate in these sports. This extremely inclusive process involved all members YAC, Parks and Recreation staff, Planning Services staff and members of the community at large.

YAC believes there is a need for the multi-user skate/terrain facility and have developed this business case to rationalize and research whether the youth of Campbell River would use a new skate/terrain facility, identify the best location for the facility, chose type of construction materials, and finally, identify the potential costs for the project and how it may be funded. The intent of this business case is to show the broad range of input and broad range of support that strengthens YAC's proposal to build a skate/terrain park in Willow Point Park.

GENERAL GOALS OF THE BUSINESS CASE

To involve the user groups in the complete planning and construction process. To determine the best location within Willow Point Park for the facility. To have solid community support for the project. To determine funding sources for the project. To recommend the most cost effective construction material for the park. To reflect the concerns of the immediate neighborhood.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

To calculate a per square foot construction cost for a skate park between 10,000 and 12,000 square feet. To show that 60% of the youth (11 - 18 yrs.) support the project. To recommend completion of a skate/terrain park by May 2005.

2 BOUNDARIES OF THE BUSINESS CASE

The project must reflect the specific preferences of the user group. The size of the project will be limited by the amount of funding provided. The District of Campbell River must approve the development of land in Willow Point Park.

CONSTRAINTS

The momentum for the project will be lost if not completed within a 2 - 3 year period. The project is dependant on funding. If the broader community does not support the project, it will be difficult to get fundraising support from businesses and service clubs. There is some negative stereotyping surrounding the sport of skateboarding. Research directed primarily at youth. Project appeals primarily to youth.

KEY ASSUMPTIONS

The cost of construction will be $16.50 to $17.50 per square foot. A significant portion of the funding will come from community fundraising and grants. The largest population of youth in Campbell River lives in the Willow Point area. There may be increased costs over the design and construction period. The existing skatepark in Nunn's Creek Park is not adequate and is in an unsuitable location. Building the skate/terrain park will increase the recreational opportunities for youth in Campbell River. Building a new skate/terrain park will draw in new participants in the sport. Skateboarding is a growing international sport that will still be active in 10 years.

086 3 COURSES OF ACTION CONSIDERED

Modular Skateparks Modular skate parks are built on new or existing flat concrete or paved surfaces. The modular ramps and pieces are manufactured of steel, wood or concrete and set in place. Cement Skateparks A permanent facility design that is dug into the ground and built from cement. Hybrid Skateparks A combination of both of the above.

BACKGROUND RESEARCH

YAC set out a time line of five months to complete the business case and present the case and their recommendations to Municipal Council. Within these five months the YAC members conducted a tremendous amount of work and research.

Research completed to date:

January 2003 Decision by YAC to complete a business case for a Skate/Terrain Park in Willow Point Park, adjacent to the Sportsplex.

Method Used: YAC members identified this as the number one goal for this year at a regular meeting. It was decided through consensus to move ahead and develop a business case for the project.

January 2003 First and second choice for the proposed site identified.

Method used: A committee of YAC members met with Susan Simson, Michele Sirett and Linda Nagle of the Park and Recreation Department at the Willow Point Park to discuss possible sites. Seven sites were looked at around the Park and the members discussed the advantages and disadvantages for each site. The group chose the proposed site for the multi-user skate/terrain park because it was in a location that was close to the bus routes, adjacent to an arterial roadway, in a treed location that will provide a buffer to residential homes to the east, and in an area that will have the most direct supervision from Sportsplex employees. There is approximately 2 acres of land, of which only .5 acre would be required for the Skate/Terrain Park. (See Addendum A)

087 4 Proposed Site for the Multi-User Skate/Terrain Park

Recommended amenities or landscape features for this site would include but not limited to: Landscaping buffer from Alder Street and the parking lots Fencing to enclose the area and protect the public from runaway boards, and to create a barrier from outside pavement or concrete. This will discourage skating beyond the facility area Water fountain Benches for seating Access to washrooms and telephone

Relationship to issue: Need a site that is geographically close to where the most potential users live. Preference given to a site close to services such as washrooms, telephone, bus routes, parking, supervision. Preference given to a site that was owned by the District of Campbell River. Preference given to a site that would lend itself to the design of a skate/terrain park including sloped areas as well as flat areas. Preference given to a site that was a minimum of one acre in size.

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s February 2003 Identifiedpotential users and general support from the youth in the community.

Method used: With the assistance of School District #72, a two-question survey was given to students in Grades 6 - 12. Two thousand and ten (2010) surveys were completed and 66% of the potential users and non-users said they would use the facility. (See Addendum B)

Relationship to issue: To identify potential users of the facility To identify how many youth would support the skate/terrain park To identify any concerns youth may have about the project To identify whether or not youth support a skate/terrain park being built in Willow Point Park

February/March 2003 Identified community support for the project and those who may have concerns.

Method used: A petition of support was drafted up by the YAC members and circulated to key locations and businesses around the community. There were 796 signatures of support collected in two-week period. (See Addendum C)

Publicized information about the project and business case in the local papers. Editor received five letters of support in response to the articles.

Visited Robron middle school class at the request of students and the response was extremely positive and supportive, with students offering to assist with fundraising.

Made a presentation to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Commission at their April 2nd meeting. The Commission made a recommendation to Council to support the project (See Addendum D).

6 The Planning Department sent out letters to all property owners within a 100 metre radius from the Willow Point Park legal lot boundary to solicit any concerns or support over the building of a skate/terrain park.

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Of 215 letters mailed, there were seven negative letters and one petition with 91 signatures received, which was conducted by a resident in Cottonwood subdivision. The petition and letters expressed the following concerns: The skate/terrain park would add to noise concerns at Willow Point Park. The construction would disrupt the habitat. There could be additional bright lighting. The cost of construction could cost the taxpayer $250,000. (See Addendum E and F)

Relationship to issue: To inform the community about the business case To identify any concerns from the immediate neighborhood To establish support from the broader community To publicize the project and elicit any negative issues January to March 2003 Researched skate/terrain park construction options.

Method used: YAC contacted Skatewave and discussed modular equipment options. YAC reviewed marketing products and got a list of references from Habitat Systems the BC supplier for Skatewave.

Contacted communities in BC that have installed modular skate parks and collected information about their experience. Feedback from 3 Modular Skate Parks in BC

ro eci 4antact #49a UI OiZ %OVZSt Con tetion asiisiacuvnn,vncens necommenaalrons Name JFacilit Time Chetwynd Gary 2 years Approx. 90'x 150' No site prepKids use it a lot. Involve lots of Skatepark Kaellbac 3 modular pieces - brought inSome garbage. people in the h set up on an cement no Some vandalism from non process 250-401- unused parking lot. post users who are "fringe" kids. 4111 barriers. Need a security camera as Completed the park is not visible from as soon as main building (approx. modular $5,000.) equipment Located in the middle of arrived. some playing fields. Fast. Dist. of Gord 1 year 90ft. x 40ft. Five monthsHeavily used by kids. Be sure it's what the MacKenzie Petersen (Aug $130,000. allocated(Apr - Aug) Kids chose design kids want Skatepark 250-997- 2002) by Council components. 5283 No fundraising Habitat gave 8 design options needed. based on budget. Spent $86,000 on Volunteers assisted with modular assembly. equipment. Liability an issue re:height of No site prep equipment. necessary. Need to store equipment in the winter. Royal Tina 700m2 2 1/2 weeks Community is happy but Would recommend Kwantlen Mack 1 year $70,000. to assemblewishes it was bigger. Skatewave Skatepark 604-501- Includes modular Some conflicts between bmx equipment if you Surrey, 5102 (Aug equipment from two bikers and skaters. want something B.C. 2002) suppliers: Some maintenance issues. portable. Skatewave and Skate Concepts is Skate Concept more durable and Does not include less noisy. an site prep or Modular concrete landscaping. ramps by Skate Concepts are preferred by the users.

8 Contacted communities on Vancouver Island with cement skate/terrain parks. The following parks were identified by the user group as preferred parks to skate: Parksville, Cortez Island, Quadra Island and Vic West. Feedback from 5 concrete Parks in B.C. t-rojeci t.oniaci ge OTbizen ost Compietuon a ailsiaciiorutioncerns Kecommenaatuons

Name dfilly 1t me Quadra Sharon 5 years $60,000 4 years Very popular. Located beside Brereton cash plus Recreation centre. Sold "yards 285 3124 community of concrete" as a fund raiser donations Cortes Kathy 1 year $150,000 7 - 8 years. Use engineers that Cambridge Slowest part specialize in skatepark 935 0015 9100 sq.ft. was negotiating design land use with the Regional district and the society that owns the land. Parksville Brian 3 years $80,000 6 - 7 years. Gravity games held here every A society formed to do Hackwood (cash) plus Lots of slow year, Attracts lots of visitors. the fundraising. Lions (250) donations downs. Project Park reduced problems with Club and parents very 954 4667 Footprint is was finally skaters in the downtown core involved. Designed by 14,400 ft.sq.realized when a the kids, engineered by park is city councillor professionals. slightly took a hand in smaller. the project. Seylynn North Van. 25 years $40,000 ? Maintenance costs $3500/yr One of the earliest in park, NorthPark & 3900 ft.sq. for the park. The same as if B.C.. Very highly used. Vancouver Rec. the skatepark had not been Have built other parks there. The skatepark neither since then increased nor decreased costs. Vic West City of 1 year $410,000 9 years 24,000 sq.ft. of park was $150,000 federal grant Victoria Esquimalt 35,000 ft. added to an existing 11,000 sq.$25,000 City of sq. ft. The biggest park in BC to Esquimalt date. Accommodates $10,000 Steve Nash skateboarders, BMX & in line City of Victoria funded skaters as well as all levels of the rest. ability Meets the need for informal, unscheduled, free activities for youth in Victoria

Relationship to the issue: To compare the 3 different types of skate/terrain parks, modular, hybrid and concrete. To learn from the experience of other communities and get advice. To determine the costs involved with the various types of construction. 092

9 To determine the advantages and disadvantages of construction methods. To determine timelines for different projects. To determine the size of park to build. To determine maintenance needed for different types of parks.

March 2003 Determine which type of construction option the user group would prefer.

Method used: Invited interested persons to a Focus Group Meeting at the Sportsplex on March 25th to look at the advantages and disadvantages of three different types of skate/terrain parks and get feedback from potential users. Ninety- five people attended (85% youth in attendance). (See Addendum G)

The net result of this meeting was that the attendees unanimously voted (100%) to support the development of a concrete multi-user skate/terrain park.

Relationship to the issue: Identified the needs and wants of the user groups Identified support for the project Identified volunteers

January 2003 - Ongoing Identify potential funding sources for the project.

Methods used: Internet search for foundations and organizations that support youth driven projects; Personal contacts; Grant contacts; Internal municipal sources; Letters to services groups telling them about the business case and offering to do presentations; and Suggestions from the potential user group. (See Addendum H)

Sources of funding identified to date: User group contributions (hot dog sales, car washes, bottles drives, skateboarding events, tree for a tree project, purchase a ramp)

10 Local businesses (in kind donations of materials, cash donations) Local skateboard industry (in kind donations to support fundraising) Service Groups C.R. Skateboarding Society Bill Howich Chrysler Willow Point Business Improvement Association CR Altrusa Club Daybreak Rotary Club Superpages Make It Real Scholarship Program The Vancouver Foundation The Campbell River Foundation Evergreen Savings Credit Union Community Grants Major local corporations, i.e., Weyerhaeuser, Boliden, Quinsam Coal, Norske, and Timberwest.

BENEFIT/COST ANALYSIS

Maintenance Costs: Modular/Hybrid vs. Concrete

SKATE/TERRAIN PARK COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS *Based on a "sample" 10,000 sq/ft. park

DESIGN - 'SITE' -` EQUIPMENT TOTAL PROS 'CONS PREP COST PARK`

- COST MODULAR/ 1$30,000 1$90,000 1$120,000 1 Quickest option to build. Not desirable to HYBRID skaters. Cheaper in the short term. Moving of ramps can cause damage to them and liability issues.

Pieces can be stolen.

BMX bikes damage the coating on the ramps CONCRETE ($11,000) $165,000 * $165,000 Highly desirable to Most expensive in the skaters. Low short term. Cannot be maintenance equals leastchanged expensive option over the long term. * Based on an Average cost of $16.50 per sq. ft, which includes the site preparation. ** There is no long-term data available on modular parks for maintenance and durability. Oldest pieces are 2.5 years old.

11 We were not able to find any modular parks that are over 2.5 years in age.

Properly constructed concrete parks do not have any maintenance costs associated with them, except for cleaning, if desired. Poorly constructed parks will have drainage problems, irregular surfaces and cracking.

Modular equipment incurred the following: a) Damage to metal structures when equipment was moved (either officially of unofficially); b) Loose screws that anchor the structure; c) Broken ends on wood structures; and d) Theft of ramp

The most successful modular parks are in the US.Unlike the types for ramps in BC, these parks were constructed on site and are custom made. The "ramps" are not just single units.They are several units constructed together. The cost of these ramps is considerably higher than the pre-made ramps, e.g., 12,000 sq. ft. park cost $70,000.00 US in November 2001.

All modular parks used existing prepared ground, usually tennis courts.

CONCLUSIONS

The user groups support the project. There is community support for the project. The best location for a skate/terrain park would be the area between the two parking lots in front of the Sportsplex building. The most effective construction material is concrete. There are several funding sources for the project.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Youth Advisory Committee recommends to Council the following:

1. That Council supports the development of a cement skate/terrain park, between 10,000 and 12,000 square feet in Willow Point Park; 2. That Council includes the identified user groups in all stages of the development process for the project; 3. That Councilcreates an inclusive working committee to oversee all stages of the project fundraising and construction; 4. AND THAT Council hires a professional designer to work with the user groups to complete a well-designed project.

12 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER AIRPORT

File: 0650.20/ACTIV TO: Municipal Services Director FROM: Airport Manager DATE: April 24, 2003

SUBJECT: Airport Activity Report

Recommendation:

That Council receive the January to March 2003 Activity Report as information.

Tyler Massee

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AircraftMovements-Januaryto March

Flight Activity 2003 2002 % Change

Central Mountain Air Beech 1900 0 746 -100.0 %

Air B.C./Regional Dash 8 - 100 series 0 36 Dash 8 - 300 series 52 Total: 88 - 100.0 %

Pacific Coastal Shorts - 360 801 620 29.1 %

Other Movements 5,851 5,965 - 1.9 %

Total Jan to Mar Movements: 6,652 7,419 - 10.3 %

Total Year-To-Date Movements: 6,652 7,419 - 10.3 %

Scheduled Commercial Passengers-January to March

PassengerActivity 2003 2002 % Change

Passengers In 5,419 6,428 Passengers Out 5,403 6,473 Total: 10,822 12,901 - 16.1 %

Total Year-To-Date Passengers: 10,822 12,901 - 16.1 %

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Revenue Report-January to March

Aviation Fuel Sales 2003 2002

Quantity Total quantity Total % Change

100LL 15,152.1 L 12,109.14 14,769.1 L 13,651.71

Jet A-1 83,450.8 L 78,107.47 38,707.8 L 32,009.40

Oil 2.0 L 10.00 12.0 L 60.00

Sub Total: 90,226.61 45,721.11 - G.S.T: 5,902.68 2,991.09 Total Fuel Revenue: 84,323.93 42,730.02

Total Jan. to Mar. Fuel Revenue: 84,323.93 42,730.02 97.3 %

Total Year To Date FuelRevenue: 84,323.93 42,730.02 97.3 %

Notes: Helifor annual flight training

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Revenue Report-January to March

Miscellaneous Revenue 2003 2002 % Change

Landing Fees 8,430.55 7,386.09 Aircraft Parking Fees 681.14 2,440.60 General Service Charge 1,346.29 1,350.01 Per Passenger Fee 60,503.09 68,978.32 Leased Property 45,588.77 23,925.52 Office Rentals 8,918.00 8,165.15 Misc. Rentals 2,476.64 2,142.14 Car Rental Concession 14,113.29 14,113.28 Vehicle Parking 5,726.15 7,728.95 Advertising 3,060.20 1,123.50 Restaurant 676.55 832.71 Telephones - Commission 41.32 52.90 Misc. Sales: 2,982.30 2,742.57 Sub Total: 154,544.29 140,981.74 - G.S.T. 8,038.53 9,223.11 Total 146,505.76 131,758.63

Total Jan. to Mar. Misc. Revenue: 146,505.76 131,758.63 11.1 %

Total Year To Date Misc. Revenue: 146,505.76 131,758.63 11.1 % Total Year To Date Fuel Revenue: 84,323.93 42,730.02

Total Year-To-Date Revenue: 230,829.69 174,488.65 32.2 %

Notes: Lease Property includes yearly billing for Min. of Forest

Misc. Rentals - Taxi, Courier, Mailbox, Water

Misc. Sales - Electrical, Ground Power, Janitorial

H:\CarolV\My Documents\Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly\Quarterly Revenue Reports\2003\Jan, to Mar. 03.doc DISTRICTOF CAMPBELL RIVER ENGINEERINGSERVICES File: 0110-20-SKOG TO: Administrator FROM: Engineering Services Manager DATE: April 28,2003 SUBJECT: West Nile Virus Forum - April 25, 2003

Recommendation:

1.That the report on West Nile Virus prepared by the Engineering Services Manager be received as information. 2.That the Vancouver Island Health Authority be requested to keep the District informed on the results of its monitoring program. 3.That the District develop an Integrated Pest Management Plan that includes education, monitoring, physical control, larviciding, adulticiding, and program review components. 4.That it budget in the 2004 year for surveillance and mapping of possible breeding areas and pest species using GIS.

Background: On April 25, 2003 the Engineering Services Manager attended a West Nile Virus forum hosted by the Vancouver Island Health Authority for Provincial, Regional and Municipal staff and local politicians. The Health Authority predicts that the virus is likely to arrive in British Columbia this year and through the forum provided those who attendance with information on the virus and what measures can be taken to control mosquitoes and prevent the spread of the disease.

The following information is a summary of what was presented at the West Nile Virus forum and taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm. The CDC is the leading federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people in the United States and serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.

Discussion:

Q: What are West Nile virus,West Nilefever, and West Nile encephalitis? A."West Nile Virus (WNV) is a flavivirus commonly found in Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East. It has emerged in recent years in temperate regions of Europe and North America, presenting a threat to public, equine, and animal health. The virus can infect humans, birds, mosquitoes, horses and some other mammals.

"West Nile fever is a case of mild disease in people, characterized by flu-like symptoms. West Nile fever typically lasts only a few days and does not appear to cause any long-term health effects.

More severe disease due to a person being infected with this virus can be "West Nile encephalitis," West Nile meningitis or West Nile meningoencephalitis." Encephalitis refers to an inflammation of the brain, meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane around the brain and the spinal cord, and meningoencephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain and the membrane surrounding it. Q. Wheredid West Nile virus come from? A. West Nile virus was first isolated from a febrile adult woman in the West Nile District of Uganda in 100 Administrator Page 2 April 28, 2003 West Nile Virus Forum-April 25, 2003

1937. The ecology was characterized in Egypt in the 1950s. The virus became recognized as a cause of severe human meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the spinal cord and brain) in elderly patients during an outbreak in Israel in 1957. Equine disease was first noted in Egypt and France in the early 1960s. The first appearance of WN virus in North America in 1999, with encephalitis reported in humans and horses, and the subsequent spread in the United States and Canada may be an important milestone in the evolving history of this virus. West Nile virus has been commonly found in humans and birds and other vertebrates in Africa, Eastern Europe, West Asia, and the Middle East, but until 1999 had not previously been documented in the Western Hemisphere. It is not known from where the virus originated in the Western Hemisphere, but it is most closely related genetically to strains found in the Middle East. It was first detected in New York City in 1999 and spread from there. Q. Is West Nile virus now established in the Western Hemisphere? A. The continued expansion of West Nile virus in the United States and into Canada in 2001 indicates that it is permanently established in the Western Hemisphere. The Virus has been found in the eastern two thirds of the US and from Quebec through to Saskatchewan.

Q. Is the disease seasonal in its occurrence? A. In the temperate zone of the world (i.e., between latitudes 23.5° and 66.5° north and south), West Nile encephalitis cases occur primarily in the late summer or early fall. In the southern climates where temperatures are milder, West Nile virus can be transmitted year round.

Q. Howdo people get infected withWest Nile virus (WNV)? A. The principle route of human infection with West Nile virus is through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds, which may circulate the virus in their blood for a few days. The virus eventually finds its way into the mosquito's salivary glands. During subsequent blood meals, the virus may be injected into humans and animals, where it can multiply and possibly cause illness.

Additional routes of infection have become apparent during the 2002 West Nile epidemic. It is important to note that these other methods of transmission represent a very small proportion of cases. A recent investigation has confirmed WNV transmission through transplanted organs. Investigations of other patients who developed WNV infection within several weeks of receiving blood products or organs are ongoing to determine whether WNV was transmitted by transfusion or transplantation in any of these cases.

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West Nile Virus Transmission Cycle West Nile virus

West Nile West Mile virus virus

Q. If I live in an area where birds or mosquitoes withWest Nile virus havebeen reported and a mosquito bites me, am I likely to get sick? A. No. Even in areas where the virus is circulating, very few mosquitoes are infected with the virus. Even if the mosquito is infected, less than1 %of people who get bitten and become infected will get severely ill. The chances you will become severely ill from any one mosquito bite are extremely small.

Q. Can you get West Nile encephalitis from another person? A. No. West Nile encephalitis is NOT transmitted from person-to-person. For example, you cannot get West Nile virus from touching or kissing a person who has the disease, or from a health care worker who has treated someone with the disease.

Q. Whois at risk for gettingWestNile encephalitis? A. All residents of areas where virus activity has been identified are at risk of getting West Nile encephalitis; persons over 50 years of age have the highest risk of severe disease. It is unknown if immunocompromised persons are at increased risk for WNV disease.

Q. Besidesmosquitoes,can youget West Nilevirus directly from other insects or ticks? A. Infected mosquitoes are the primary source for West Nile virus. Although ticks infected with West Nile virus have been found in Asia and Africa, their role in the transmission and maintenance of the virus is uncertain. However, there is no information to suggest that ticks played any role in the cases identified in the United States.

Q. Can you get WestNile virus directly from birds? A. There is no evidence that a person can get the virus from handling live or dead infected birds. However, persons should avoid bare-handed contact when handlinganydead animals and use gloves or double plastic bags to place the carcass in a garbage can. 102 Administrator Page 4 April 28, 2003 West Nile Virus Forum-April 25, 2003

Q. Can you get infectedwith West Nile virusby caring for an infected horse? A. West Nile virus is transmitted by infectious mosquitoes. There is no documented evidence of person- to-person or animal-to-person transmission of West Nile virus. Normal veterinary infection control precautions should be followed when caring for a horse suspected to have this or any viral infection.

Q. Can you get WNVfrom eating game birds or animals thathavebeen infected? A. There is no evidence that WNV virus can be transmitted to humans through consuming infected birds or animals. In keeping with overall public health practice, and due to the risk of known food-borne pathogens, people should always follow procedures for fully cooking meat from either birds or mammals.

Q. How many typesof animalshavebeen found to be infectedwith West Nile virus? A. Although the vast majority of infections have been identified in birds, WN virus has been shown to infect horses, cats, bats, chipmunks, skunks, squirrels, and domestic rabbits.

Q. What arethe symptomsof West Nilevirus infection? A. Most people who are infected with the West Nile virus will not have any type of illness. It is estimated that20%of the people who become infected will develop West Nile fever: mild symptoms, including fever, headache, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash on the trunk of the body and swollen lymph glands.

The symptoms of severe infection (West Nile encephalitis or meningitis) include headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. It is estimated that I in 150 persons infected with the West Nile virus will develop a more severe form of disease.

Q. Whatis the incubation period in humans (i.e., time from infection to onset of disease symptoms) for WestNile encephalitis? A. Usually 3 to 14 days.

Q. Howlong do symptoms last? A. Symptoms of mild disease will generally last a few days. Symptoms of severe disease may last several weeks, although neurological effects may be permanent.

Q. Howdoes West Nile virus actually cause severe illness and death in humans? A. Following transmission by an infected mosquito, West Nile virus multiplies in the person's blood system and crosses the blood-brain barrier to reach the brain. The virus interferes with normal central nervous system functioning and causes inflammation of brain tissue.

Q. Is a woman's pregnancy at risk if she gets infected with West Nile virus? A. There is one documented case of transplacental (mother-to-child) transmission of WNV in humans. Although the newborn in this case was infected with WNV at birth and had severe medical problems, it is unknown whether the WNV infection itself caused these problems or whether they were coincidental. More research will be needed.

Nevertheless, pregnant women should take precautions to reduce their risk for WNV and other arboviral infections by avoiding mosquitoes, using protective clothing and repellents containing DEET. When WNV transmission is occurring in an area, pregnant women who become ill should see their health care provider.

Q. How long does the West Nile virus remain in a person's body after they are infected? A. There is no scientific evidence indicating that people can be chronically infected with West Nile virus. What remain in a person's body for long periods of time are antibodies and "memory" white blood cells (T-lymphocytes) that the body produces to the virus. These antibodies and T-lymphocytes last for years, and may last for the rest of a person's life. Antibodies are what many diagnostic tests look for when 103 Administrator Page 5 April 28, 2003 West Nile Virus Forum-April 25, 2003

clinical laboratories testing is performed. Both antibodies and "memory" T-lymphocytes provide future protection from the virus.

Q. If a person contractsWestNilevirus,does that person develop a natural immunity to future infection by the virus? A. It is assumed that immunity will be lifelong; however, it may wane in later years. Q. What canI do to reduce my risk of becoming infected withWest Nile virus? A. Here are preventive measures that you and your family can take:

Protect yourself from mosquito bites:

Apply insect repellent sparingly to exposed skin. The more DEET a repellent contains the longer time it can protect you from mosquito bites. A higher percentage of DEET in a repellent does not mean that your protection is better just that it will last longer. DEET concentrations higher than 50% do not increase the length of protection. Choose a repellent that provides protection for the amount of time will be outdoors.

oRepellents may irritate the eyes and mouth, so avoid applying repellent to the hands of children.

o Whenever you use an insecticide or insect repellent, be sure to read and follow the manufacturer's DIRECTIONS FOR USE, as printed on the product.

Spray clothing with repellents containing permethrin or DEET since mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing. Do not apply repellents containing permethrin directly to exposed skin. If you spray your clothing, there is no need to spray repellent containing DEET on the skin under your clothing.

When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants whenever you are outdoors.

Place mosquito netting over infant carriers when you are outdoors with infants.

Consider staying indoors at dawn, dusk, and in the early evening, which are peak mosquito biting times.

Install or repair window and door screens so that mosquitoes cannot get indoors. Help reduce the number of mosquitoes in areas outdoors where you work or play, by draining sources of standing water. In this way, you reduce the number of places mosquitoes can lay their eggs and breed. At least once or twice a week, empty water from flower pots, pet food and water dishes, birdbaths, swimming pool covers, buckets, barrels, and cans.

Check for clogged rain gutters and clean them out.

Remove discarded tires, and other items that could collect water.

Be sure to check for containers or trash in places that may be hard to see, such as under bushes or under your home. Note: Vitamin B and "ultrasonic" devices are NOT effective in preventing mosquito bites.

Q. What can be done to prevent outbreaks of West Nile virus? A. Prevention and control of West Nile virus and other arboviral diseases is most effectively accomplished through integrated pest management programs. These programs should include surveillance Administrator Page 6 April 28, 2003 West Nile Virus Forum-April 25, 2003

for West Nile virus activity in mosquito pests, birds, horses, other animals, and humans, and implementation of appropriate mosquito control measures to reduce mosquito populations when necessary. Additionally, when virus activity is detected in an area, residents should be alerted and advised to increase measures to reduce contact with mosquitoes. Details about effective prevention and control of West Nile virus can be found in CDC's Guidelines for Surveillance, Prevention, and Control $ (286 KB, 111 pages) and Health Canada's web site at http://www.hc-sc. c.ca/pmra- arla/english/pdf/pnotes/mosquitos-e.pdf .

Q. Is there a vaccine against West Nile encephalitis? A. No, but several companies are working towards developing a vaccine.

Q. Where can I get information about pesticide approved for mosquito control in British Columbia? A. Refer to the Ministry or Water, Land and Air Protection web site at http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/epd/epdpa/ipmp/index.html .

Q. Whataction is the Vancouver Island HealthAuthority (VIHA)taking? A. Information on West Nile Virus is being provided to the general public via the Health Authority's web site at http://www.viha.ca/ and to Provincial, Regional and Municipal staff and local politicians through forums hosted.

VIHA has set up a number of mosquito traps on Vancouver Island and will be monitoring for the presence of the West Nile Virus.

Q. Whataction doesthe VIHArecommend for local governments? A. Actions include: Determine the need for mosquito abatement measures along with the political and public will. Develop an Integrated Pest Management Plan that includes education, monitoring, physical control, larviciding, adulticiding, and program review components. The Plan would also include a determination of the impact of no control and impacts on the environment. Surveillance and mapping of possible breeding areas and pest species using GIS. This task could cost between $4,000 and $10,000. Initiate discussions with environmental regulating authorities (DFO and MWLAP) with regards to implementation of the Plan. This could include obtaining approvals for control measures and obtaining pesticide permits.

Conclusion:

Measures to reduce the impact of the West Nile Virus should be implemented upon confirmation that it has been detected on Vancouver Island. In the meantime the District should prepare itself to deal with the problem when it does arrive. r P.D. Skognes, AScT Engineering Services Manager DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER ENGINEERING SERVICES

File: 0410-20-ICBC, 0110-20-SKOG TO: Administrator FROM: Engineering Services Manager DATE: May 1, 2003 SUBJECT: Dogwood Street Corridor Traffic Safety Improvements 111h Avenue North-Revised Construction Estimate

Recommendation:

" That the budget for the ICBC Dogwood Lane Modifications be increased to $142,120 to recognize the actual level of funding provided by ICBC and that the Traffic signal and Street Light Upgrade accounts be deferred to a future year and that the Financial Plan be amended accordingly."

Background:

The District of Campbell River has worked with ICBC since the mid 1990s in an effort to identify and to address traffic safety issues along the Dogwood Street corridor north of 11t" Avenue. Attention was focused on the corridor due to the abnormally high number of traffic accidents and ICBC claims. An ICBC Traffic Safety Study complete in 1996 resulted in a number of minor upgrades being made that included a curb modification on a traffic island at 13"' Avenue, lane reallocations and traffic sign changes. Although traffic safety did benefit from the changes made, the number of accidents remained high because the major issues were not addressed due to the lack of consensus on the extent of the remedial work to be done. An independent study undertaken by a traffic consultant on behalf of the District of Campbell had recommended major changes to the road network in the area that would have impacted negatively on area businesses and would have been extremely expensive to implement.

In 2000 the District presented a simplified version of the best attributes of each study to ICBC with a request to cost share in the proposed improvements. This lead to a review of the proposal by ICBC's traffic consultants and modifications to the preliminary design. The District and ICBC then hosted an open house for the Downtown BIA and area businesses to present the proposal for their approval. Additional changes were made to the design and consensus was achieved.

The proposal includes the creation of a right turn lane at 11`h Avenue, dedicated left turn lanes at all intersections along the corridor, and the upgrading of the 13"' and 16th Avenue traffic signals (works north of 14"' Avenue to be completed with the 16"' Avenue Local Improvement Project). The works include the relocation of public and private surface infrastructure at the intersections to accommodate turning movements and to improve visibility, the construction of raised traffic islands at various locations along the corridor, the erection of new signing, the upgrading of the traffic signals and the resurfacing of the roadway. The end product will be one dedicated through lane in each direction with turn lanes at the intersections. When completed traffic safety on the roadway will be increased substantially. In recognition of this fact ICBC has committed funds in the amount of $100,000 towards its completion.

Discussion:

Since the proposal's inception in 2000 it has undergone a number of changes to address the concerns expressed by area businesses and specific traffic safety issues identified by both ICBC's traffic consultant and District staff who finalized the design. This has resulted in numerous estimate revisions to accommodate the changes made. The amounts included in the Financial Plan for this project were based 106

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Dogwood Street Corridor Traffic Safety Improvements I I'h North - Revised Construction Estimate

on the conceptual design and are insufficient to complete the required works identified in the final design. The latest estimate indicates that an additional $75,000 is required to complete the traffic safety improvements.

The primary increase in costs stems from the following four areas:

1.Engineering costs - The costs to engineer this project are substantially higher than expected due to the number of changes that were made to achieve a consensus. 2.Intersection modifications - When the concept design was prepared it was assumed that the improvements could be limited to the roadway in between the existing curb lines. The design process revealed that major modification will be required at several intersections to accommodate the turning movements of larger vehicles. Observations and surveys completed since the preparation of the conceptual design show larger vehicles crossing lanes to make turns. This is considered unsafe and is addressed in the latest design. 3.Resurfacing of the Pavement - Implementation will result in the need to remove all of the existing lane lines. This can be accomplished either through grinding which leaves a less than desirable appearance or the existing lines can be covered over by resurfacing the roadway. The condition of the existing road surface has been assessed as in need of resurfacing within the near future. As a result it is recommended that the condition and lane line issues be addressed by resurfacing the roadway as part of this project. This adds additional costs but results in a better job and the extended life of the roadway. 4.ICBC funding - Originally it was anticipated that ICBC would provide $112,400 in funding. The amount committed by ICBC is $100,000.

The additional funding required to accomplish this project is provided by deferring two other capital projects as noted on the attached spreadsheet. The deletion of these two projects from the 2003 Financial plan is recommended as the amount closely matches the amount required and the required source of funding for the larger of the two (a commitment for ICBC to cost share in that project) may not be received within this calendar year. Should that funding be subsequently approved, staff will search for another source of funds for those projects at that time.

Conclusion:

Provided that Council approval of the additional funding is received, the project could start this month and be completed this summer.

P.D. Skognes, AS Engineering Services Manager phil.skognesC dcr.ca

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F:\DATA\Reports 2003\P.Skognes\Dogwood TSI Revised Estimate - 11 to 16 Ave.doc Description Account Initial Revised2002 Actual 2003 YTD 2003Plan 2003 Plan Net Estimate Estimate Revised Change

Funding from ICBC 01-175102 (112,400)(100,000) (25,565) - (86,835) (74,435) 12,400 ICBC Dogwood Lane Modify 01-232232 112,400 25,565 19,410 86,835 142,120 55,285 - Engineering 20,000 - Hydra and Tel - 12th ave pole 10,000 - Road Works PW estimate 112,120 42,120 - - 67,685 67,685

Traffic Signal 01-282502 50,000 3,315 46,685 54,000 7,315 - Signals Contractor 54,000 Total 54,000 3,315 46,685 54,000 7,315

Street Light Upgrades 01-282512 15,000 - (15,000)

Dogwood St Safety Improve ICBC 01-175101 (60,000) - 60,000 Dogwood St Safety Improvements 01-282513 120,000 - (120,000) Total 60,000 - (60, 000)

Total Change to Financial Plan DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER

CORPORATE SERVICES

File No:

TO: Administrator FROM: Corporate Services Director DATE: April 15, 2003

SUBJECT:TravelPer Diem andMileageRate Reimbursement

Recommendation: That Council set the travel per diem rate for staff and council at $75.00 for overnight travel and at $35.00 for the day rate with the mileage rate to be set at $0.42 per kilometer, effective from June 1st, 2003.

Background: The current travel per diem of $50.00 for overnight travel and $20.00 for same day travel has been in effect since May of 1985. After 18 years without review itis not unreasonable to suggest that it is time to reexamine the per diem rate.

Discussion: The Corporate Services Director polled a number of communities and regional districts to determine what our peers are doing with respect to travel per diems. The results of the poll are reported in the attached schedule. While the results varied from a low of $40.00 to a high of $100.00 it is easy to see that our current rate of $50.00 is in the bottom half of the current rates.Our actual experience is showing that the current rate no longer fully covers meals and incidental expenses associated with overnight travel. Itis therefore recommended that the travel allowance be increased to $75.00 for overnight travel and to $35.00 for same day travel.

Conclusion: Adoption of the recommendation by Council will establish a mileage reimbursement and a per diem that is more representative of the actual cost of travel.

Res submitted,

C. Doug

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REGIONAL DISTRICT PER DIEM RATES

Council/Director Staff Comments Bulkley-Nechaco 50.00 50.00 Capital Regional District 48.15 48.15 Includes 7% GST Central Okanagan 65.00 65.00 Comox Strathcona 60.00 41.00 Fraser Fort George 100.00 75.00 Fraser Valley 75.00 75.00 Sunshine Coast 60.00 60.00 Thompson-Nickola 80.00 80.00

Cities/Districts/TownsNil lages Alert Bay 65.00 65.00 Ashcroft 50.00 50.00 Burnaby 75.00 65.00 Central Saanich 55.00 55.00 Cumberland 60.00 60.00 Duncan 60.00 60.00 Enderby 50.00 50.00 Esquimalt 55.00 55.00 Travel to GVRD/Whistler $65.00 Fort Nelson 75.00 60.00 CAO receives Council per diem rate Gold River 65.00 65.00 Invermere 50.00 50.00 Kamloops 80.00 80.00 Kaslo 60.00 60.00 Kelowna 65.00 65.00 Keremeos 45.00 45.00 UBCM Conference $60.00 Ladysmith 50.00 50.00 Langley City 60.00 60.00 Lillooet 40.00 40.00 Metchosin 50.00 50.00 Nanaimo 60.00 60.00 Just reviewed & increased from $50.00 North Cowichan 60.00 60.00 North Vancouver City 65.00 65.00 North Vancouver District 70.00 70.00 With receipts reimbursement up to $87.50 Parksville 65.00 65.00 Port Alberni 45.00 45.00 Port Coquitlam 65.60 65.60 Prince George 75.00 75.00 Salmon Arm 100.00 100.00 Sayward 65.00 65.00 Sechelt 65.00 65.00 Sidney 50.00 50.00 Smithers 90.00 80.00 Vancouver/Whistler $115.00 Spallumcheen 60.00 60.00 Stewart 50.00 50.00 Loss of Income for Council $125.00 per day Surrey 75.00 75.00 Terrace 65.00 65.00 Ucluelet 65.00 65.00 Vancouver 50.00 50.00 In effect since 1991 View Royal 75.00 75.00 White Rock 60.00 60.00 Zeballos 54.00 54.00 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER

CORPORATE SERVICES

File No:

TO: Administrator FROM: Corporate Services Director DATE: May lst, 2003

SUBJECT:AVICC DUES FOR 2003

Recommendation:

That Council approve payment of $2,570.48 to the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) for the 2003 dues.

Discussion:

The attached invoice represents the District's cost to maintain membership in the ACICC for the current year. Last year the annual dues payment was $2,418.76

Conclusion:

Funding for the membership is included in our 2003 Financial Plan.

G:AConf CorpSeiv\Memos\AdministratorreAVICCmembershipdues2OO3.doc ASSOCIATION OF VANCOUVER ISLAND AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES 545 Superior Street Victoria, B.C. V8V1T7

Telephone: 250.356.5133 Fax: 250.356-5119

INVOICE NO. 2003/D017

2003-April-28

District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4C7

Please return one copy of this invoice with payment. Thank you.

Population: 30,241

Your AVICC dues have been calculated using the population estimates (Dec. 2002 release) of BC STATS, the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia.

30,241 x .085 2,570.48

(BALANCE DUE $2,570.48

I APPROVED FOR PAYMENT

SUPPLIER NO.

Office of the Mayor ict of Campbell River

113 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES

FILE: General Information TO: Administrator FROM: Planning Services Department DATE: April 23, 2003 SUBJECT: Liquor Licensing in the District of Campbell River Recommendation: That Council make no changes to regulations pertaining to Licensee Retail Stores within the District and rely on the existing regulations set out by the Province and allow the marketplace to dictate the number of Licensee Retail Stores that can be supported in Campbell River.

Executive Summary Following up on direction from Council, Planning Services Staff have reviewed regulatory approaches with respect to the new regulations under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act for siting and number of Licensee Retail Stores. The Municipal Clerk conducted a legal review of the Local Government Act surrounding business licensing and the advice we received from Staples, McDannald, and Stewart stated that the District of Campbell River "has no express power under the Act to limit the number of business licenses issued". Therefore the District cannot regulate the number of Licensee Retail Stores through the Business License Bylaw 2100. The only options available to the District to regulate the number of potential Licensee Retail Stores is through the Zoning Bylaw 2700, 1998. Therefore, the two available options for the District Council to consider for regulating Licensee Retail Stores include:

1.Make no changes to regulations pertaining to Licensee Retail Stores within the District and rely on the existing regulations set out by the Province, which limit hours of operation from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. The Licensee Retail Store must be on, or appear to be on, the same property as the existing commercial bar; and the property must meet local zoning requirements. This option allows the Campbell River marketplace to dictate the number of Licensee Retail Stores. 2.Planning Services completely revamps the Commercial Zones in Zoning Bylaw 2700, 1998 to create two zones, one permitting multi-use establishment (i.e. hotel, pub, licensee retail store, and retail store), and one permitting only establishments that are liquor stores only. This option would involve a large amendment to the Zoning Bylaw 2700. Planning Services would have to amend five Commercial Zones and the Comprehensive development four zone to implement the required changes and not create legal nonconforming uses for existing establishments.

Council Policy: All of the Commercial zoned lands in the District permit a licensed facility and/or neighbourhood pub:

Commercial one zone - (C-1) - Permits a neighbourhood pub Commercial two zone - (C-2) - Permits a licensed facility Commercial three zone - (C-3) - Permits a licensed facility Commercial four zone - (C-4) - Permits a licensed facility Commercial five zone - (C-5) - Permits a neighbourhood pub and an ancillary licensed facility Comprehensive development four zone - (CD-4) - Permits a neighbourhood pub and an ancillary licensed facility

P:AApplications - Planning\LiquoAReport to Council for retail stores 2.doc 4/30/2003 Background:

Local government is involved both directly and indirectly in controlling the sale of liquor in BC under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and Regulations. District Council can use municipal regulation such as, Zoning Bylaw 2700, and/or the Business License Bylaw to exercise indirect control on the sale of liquor in the District of Campbell River.

Local government will also be entitled to provide a recommendation on certain aspects of applications for amendedliquor licenses, namely: the proposed extension of hours beyond 2:00 a.m.(until 4:00 a.m.); the proposed increase in capacity, but only where such an increase would require a change to the physical size of the establishment.

The LCLB retains final decision-making authority over applications for new and amended liquor primary licenses.

With respect to food primary licenses, local government will only be entitled to review those applications which propose liquor service between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., and/or propose to offer patron participant entertainment (i.e., dancing).

Licensee Retail Stores (Cold Beer & Wine Stores)

Licensee retail stores - commonly known as cold beer and wine stores - may sell beer, wine, coolers, cider, and, as of April 2, 2002, a full range of spirits. They may sell liquor any time between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 pm, and may also sell packaged snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, BC Lottery products, and liquor-related items, such as glasses, bottle openers and corkscrews. Minors are allowed in licensee retail stores, if accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch is not accepting applications for new licensee retail stores at this time.

On August 12, 2002, the province announced major changes to regulations governing the sale of liquor in B.C. At the same time government lifted the restriction, in place since 1992, on new applications for Licensee Retail Stores. The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch accepted applications from eligible licensees until November 29, 2002. Eligibility was restricted to persons holding an existing commercial bar license, or those who had an application for a commercial bar license on file, and had received approval in principle from the branch by November 25, 2002.

The Branch is reviewing applications to ensure applicants meet the eligibility criteria and have a good compliance record. The Licensee Retail Store must be on, or appear to be on, the same property as the existing commercial bar; and the property must meet local zoning requirements. The review will continue over the coming months, and all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be told when they can proceed.

The following is a list of all licensed establishments in Campbell River that have applied to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for a Licensee Retail Store: Quinsam Hotel 1500 Island Hwy Riptide Marine Pub Bar and Grill 1340 Island Hwy. Fogg 'n' Suds 205-489 S Dogwood St. Edelweiss Inn/Freddie's Pub 428 South Island Hwy. 1625 McDonald Rd

Page 2 115 P.AApplieations - PlanningVLiquor\Report to Council for retail stores 2.doc Currently there are nine (9) Licensee Retail Stores operating in Campbell River including:

1. Voodoo Lounge 2.Marina Inn 3.Discovery Inn 4.Haida Inn 5.Royal Coachman 6.Willows Pub 7.B.C. Liquor Store in Discovery Plaza 8.B.C. Liquor Store in Willow Point 9.Beer and Wine Store at Campbell River Lodge

The existing zoning for the existing and potential Licensee Retail Stores in Campbell River are as follows:

1. Willows Pub - Commercial one zone (C-1) - The licensee retail store is legal nonconforming under Bylaw 2700, 1998 2.Riptide Pub - Commercial two zone (C-2) 3.Fogg n' Suds Pub - Commercial two zone (C-2) 4.Royal Coachman - Commercial two zone (C-2) 5.Discovery Inn - Commercial two zone (C-2) 6.Haida Inn - Commercial two zone (C-2) 7.B.C. Liquor Store (Discovery Harbour Mall) - Commercial two zone (C-2) 8.Quinsam Hotel - Commercial three zone (C-3) 9.Voodoo Lounge - Commercial three zone (C-3) 10. Campbell River Lodge - Commercial three zone (C-3) 11. B.C. Liquor Store (Willow Point) - Commercial three zone (C-3) 12. Painter's Lodge - Commercial four zone (C-4) 13. Freddies Pub - Comprehensive development four zone (CD-4) 14. Marina Inn - Commercial five zone (C-5)

It seems that local government councilswill notbe invited to provide input or direction in the application review process fornew Licensee Retail Storelicenses. Local governments will only have input on new applications if the Licensee Retail Store license requires changes to municipal zoning or requires an amendment/license required under other municipal bylaws (i.e. Zoning Bylaw 2700 and Business License Bylaw 2100).

Discussion: The Planning Services Department had a meeting with the Corporate Services Director, Municipal Clerk, RCMP, Bylaw Enforcement and Engineering Staff to discuss the regulation of Licensee Retail Stores in Campbell River on March 21, 2003. The general consensus from that meeting was that Licensee Retail Stores do not cause any kind of problems and that it was a commercial venture, regulated by the province, which will have to compete for their market share, not unlike any other business in the community. Conclusion: Based on the aforementioned discussion, Planning Services recommends that Council wait to see if the District will have broader powers under the Community Charter that is proposed to come into force in the fall 2003 and that Council implement no changes to regulations pertaining to Licensee Retail Stores within the District and rely on the existing regulations set out by the Province and allow the marketplace to dictate the number of Licensee Retail Stores that can be supported in Campbell River.

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P.AApplications - Planning\Liquor\Report to Council for retail stores 2.doc Respectfully submitted,

R. Paul Stanton M.PL., M.C.I.P. Planning Services Manager

Attachment Table of Changes in the Liquor Licensing Regulations City of Victoria regulation and policy of Licensee Retail Stores City of Courtenay regulation on Licensee Retail Stores

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P:AApplications - Planning\Liquor\Report to Council for retail stores 2.doc BRITISH COLUMBIA BACKGROUNDER

2002PSSGO032-001031 Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Aug. 12, 2002

LIQUOR LICENSING CHANGES

Major changes to liquor licensing regulations that have been approved and take effect on Dec. 2 include the following key elements.

Simpler liquor licensing system

Old System New System Seven liquor licence categories Two licence types: food primary (restaurants) and and 19 licence classes. liquor primary (bars and pubs). This will result in a 41 per cent reduction in regulatory requirements and a 21 per cent reduction in the actual number of regulations. A new fee structure will reflect the shift to two licence classes.

This will mean a simpler set of rules for licensees to follow and liquor inspectors and police to enforce.

More straightforward licensingprocess

Old System New System A variety of different processes Two licence processes: one for food primary for different licence classes. (restaurants) and one for liquor primary (bars and pubs). Restaurants will require local government input only if the application includes late-night hours or patron participation entertainment like dancing or karaoke. Liquor primary licence applications will require input from the local government or First Nation on the number of such establishments, the proposal's size, its impact on the community, and the opinions of residents. -2-

Applying for a liquor licence will be more straightforward and the process will be more consistent, striking a balance between efficient handling of applications and the need for thoroughness and community input. Stronger protection against under-age drinking

Old System New System Licensees have to check Licensees will need to check identification on any identification if a patron appears to patron who appears to be under 25. be under 19. Two pieces of identification will be required. One piece of government-issued photo identification is required.

This change will help ensure that people under 19 don't drink liquor in licensed establishments.

Fewer restrictions on what kind of facility can have a liquor licence

Old System New System Eligibility to hold some liquor Any business primarily in the hospitality, licence classes depends on having a entertainment, food or beverage business - except for particular kind of building, such as a those that are youth-oriented and a small number of other hotel. exceptions - will be eligible to apply for a liquor licence. Some licensees are required to Licensees will not be required to have hotel rooms or provide certain services or facilities other non-licensed services or facilities. (such as a certain number of hotel rooms, recreation facilities or dance floors).

This change means more choices for consumers, without necessarily increasing the total number of licensed establishments.

More flexibility on licensed capacity

Old System New System Most liquor primary licence New applications will be individually reviewed, classes have had rigid limits on taking into account the desired size and the facility's capacity that did not relate to the sizepotential impact on the community. This will include of the facility, community need or local government input. other local issues. The new regulations do not include set maximum capacities. The number of people allowed in a facility will be governed by fire, building and local government regulations and bylaws. -3-

The new system is more responsive to community needs and is consistent with other provinces. Restaurant service of liquor without food

Old System New System Restaurants have generally not Restaurants will be required to demonstrate that they been permitted to serve liquor are primarily engaged in the service of food but won't without food. have to show that every customer intends to order a meal before staff can serve them a drink. One exception to this is in a designated food-optional area. Rules Restaurants will also be able to have lounge areas of governing these areas were too up to 20 per cent of the dining area, to a maximum inflexible, with the result that few capacity of 40, where customers may order liquor restaurateurs took advantage of without food. them. Approval for a restaurant lounge will be part of the The other exception is when the regular restaurant liquor licensing process. The new majority of persons at a table are regulations will not require local governments to review ordering food. The minority can each application. order just an alcoholic drink.

This change allows restaurants to run their own business, while preserving the primary food service role of restaurants.

More flexibility on hours of operation

Old System New System Rigid rules on hours, specific to Businessesmay apply for any hours of service each licence class. between 9 a.m. and 4 a.m. Approval will be given on a case-by-case basis, taking into account issues like the impact on nearby residents. Late-night openings require input from local government and will not be approved if they are contrary to the public interest.

This change puts all licensees under the same rules. In cases where local government supports later closing hours, one of the potential benefits is to spread out customer departure times, which could reduce noise and other behaviour issues. -4 Special rules for private clubs continue

Old System New System Private clubs like legions and Clubs will continue to have certain privileges and some golf courses are a separate restrictions. They will be the only sub-category within class of licence. They are not the liquor primary licence class. generally open to the public.

The rules for liquor service in private clubs will not change. It is not in the interest of the community or the clubs to convert about 350 private clubs into public bars.

Other changes These regulatory changes also remove a large number of liquor regulations that are not required to ensure responsible liquor service and public safety. For example:

Bars and pubs will be able to apply to the liquor control and licensing branch to increase their licensed capacity to the occupant load. Any licensed facility that offers overnight accommodation will be able to provide room service. Customers will be allowed to take home partially consumed bottles of wine that have been recorked by the licensed establishment. Regulations on employee attire, and the requirement that a licensee get approval to have vending machines, are being removed. The size of areas for games such as foosball and darts will not be limited, and games in restaurants will be allowed, provided the primary focus is still on the service of food. The process for wineries to have a winery lounge or picnicking area will be simplified, and they will not have to submit semi-annual production reports.

The changes require repeal of the Liquor Control and Licensing regulations. The regulations have been rewritten in a format that is easier to understand, and will be subject to ongoing review. Transition to the new system Existing establishments will automatically be placed in either liquor primary or food primary licence classes effective Dec. 2. Until then, all licensees will operate under the current licensing system. Licensees wanting to change their hours or capacity to take advantage of the new rules may apply for a licence change after Dec. 2. Local government support will be required to extend operating hours.

Applications for licensee retail (cold beer and wine) stores In addition to the liquor licensing changes, applications for new licensee retail stores (commonly known as cold beer and wine stores) will be accepted until Nov. 29. The application process will be reassessed at the end of November. Eligibility to apply will be limited to those who hold an existing commercial bar licence. Commercial bars include hotels with pubs/ lounges, neighbourhood/ marine/ restoration pubs, resorts and cabarets. -5- People who have a completed application for a commercial bar licence on file with the liquor control and licensing branch as of Aug. 12 and who have received approval in principle by Nov. 25 may also apply. Applicants must have a good compliance record and space at their current site for the development of a storefront.

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Visit the province's Web site at http://www.gov.be.ca/ for online information and services. Media Liquor Control and Licensing Branch contact: 250 387-1254 THE CITY OF VICTOR LA

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As a result of regulatory changes from the Province with respect to Licensee Retail Stores, the City of Victoria amended its Zoning Bylaw to remove the sale of beer, wine, and spirits from the retail sales definition. As a result, any new licensee retail stores will require a zoning amendment to permit this use.

In conjunction with this zoning amendment, the attached criteria for assessing future rezoning applications to permit this use were adopted by a Resolution of Council on March 27, 2003.

For More Information

For further information on development applications, please contact City of Victoria the City of Victoria Planning and Development staff, located on the Planning and Development 2°d floor of City Hall. The Planning Technicians and Planners will 1 Centennial Square advise you on how to make an application. The business hours of Victoria. BC V8W 1 P6 Planning and Development are 8:30 am to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Phone: (250) 361-0382 Friday, except statutory holidays. Fax: (250) 361-0386

IF ni 6LIL LICENSEE RETAIL STORES REZONING POLICY

LICENSEE RETAIL STORES REZONING POLICY

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

The store should be in an established or planned retail location to minimize nuisance to nearby neighbours. This may be within a primary or district centre as identified in the Official Community Plan, within a commercial area identified in a neighbourhood plan or in a location zoned for other retail use. Entrance to the store should be from an existing street frontage or from within an existing shopping centre. Required parking may range from 1 space per 37.5 square meters of gross floor area in suburban malls to nil in highly walkable locations e.g. Downtown or a corner store. The store should be at least 200 metres from an elementary or secondary school. The City wishes to avoid concentrations for this use e.g. in the same block or at the same intersection. Generally, the store should be at least 200 metres from an existing Licensee Retail Store, BC Liquor Store, wine or beer store. A reduced distance may be warranted in locations such as neighbourhood or district centres. For applications with street frontage the applicant should refer to the City's Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines and indicate, as part of their application how the guidelines will be observed. Facility size should be consistent with its location and service area. Revitalization of a heritage building and/or improved shop frontage on a street is encouraged.

APPROVAL PROCESS

Recognizing the impact of this type of application,allresidents and owners of neighbouring lots must be polled by the applicant as to the acceptability of the application with the results submitted as part of the site plan information. The application will be referred to School District #61 and Victoria City Police for up to 30 days, to ensure that their comments are considered in Council's decision. Prior to finalizing an application, the applicant must discuss the proposal with the local neighbourhood association.

CITY OF VICTORIA THE CITY OF VICTORIA

LICENSEE RETAIL STORES REZONING POLICY NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT PETITION

In accord with the, Licensee Retail Stores Rezoning Policy, an applicant is required to poll all the residents and owners of neighbouring lots. An example of neighbouring lots is shown shaded on the diagram below.

To complete the petition requirement of the Licensee Retail Store Rezoning process, the following must be submitted with your application:

A map showing location of your property and the neighbouring lots polled highlighted or noted on the map. A completed petition, with the format shown on the following page.

Note that both the owners and occupiers must be polled.If a property has a rental occupier, it is required that the owners also be polled.If the owner can't be located via the tenant, then the information can be obtained through the Land Titles Office, 850 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, B. C., phone 387-6331 or the Property Tax Division at City Hall. LICENSEE RETAILSTORESREZONING POLICY

LICENSEE RETAIL STORE REZONING PETITION

have applied to the City of Victoria for rezoning print name of property, located at to permit a retail liquor store.

The City of Victoria requires that all residents and owners of neighbouring lots be polled to determine the acceptability of the proposal.

Please review the plans and indicate the following:

NAME: (please print)

ADDRESS:

Are you the registered owner? Yes No

I have reviewed the plans of the applicant and have the following comments:

I support the application.

I am opposed to the application.

Comments:

Date Signature

CITY OF VICTORIA THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF COURTENAY

REPORT TO COUNCIL

FROM: Department of Development Services FILE :4320-20 DATE:April 22, 2003

SUBJECT:Changes to Liquor Controland Licensing Regulations LicenseeRetail Stores

ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS:

That the recommendation of the Director of Development Services be accepted. Sandy T.Gray

RECOMMENDATION:

That Council support a liquor licensing review process that places the onus on the applicants to demonstrate to Council and the community the benefits of a new retail liquor store and that to implement this public process the Zoning Bylaw be amended as follows:

1. amending the definition for retail store to exclude the sale of liquor and liquor products; 2. adding a definition for liquor store to read "means the business through which a person may retail to the general public liquor and liquor products"; 3. amendingthe C-1, C-2 andMU-2 zones to list liquor store as a permitted use for only the five existing businesses; and 4. amendingthe C-1 A, C-2A, CD-1 D, CD-1 F andMU-4 to remove either liquor store, licensed premises and/or Beer & Wine Store.

It is further recommended that Council inform the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch of this action and request the Branch to withhold issuing any additional liquor licensee retail stores without the City's approval.

PURPOSE:

To review the issue of approving licensee retail stores (LRS) in the City.

BACKGROUND:

Effective December 2, 2002, seven classes of liquor licenses administered by the province have been reduced to two: food primary and liquor primary.

The food primary class will apply to restaurants, dining rooms and cafes where food service is the principal business. These venues, which previously operated under Class "B" licenses, are required to serve food with liquor, except in lounge areas.

1 Liquor primary licenses apply to all bars,nightclubs,pubs and other venues where the selling of liquor is the principalbusiness.Most of these venues, at present, holdClass "A", "C"and "D" licenses; a small number operate under class "F" and "I" permits.

On August 12, 2002, the provincial government lifted the decade-long moratorium on licensee retail stores, at least temporarily. Until November 29, 2002, a holder of Class "A" license for a hotel or resort, or a Class "C", "D", "F" or "I" license could obtain a Class "G" license to open and operate a LRS to a maximum floor space of 2,000 sq.ft. If the applicant has a satisfactory history as a liquor license holder, and if the zoning for the proposed establishment allows a licensee retail store, the LCLB must grant a Class "G" license to the applicant. Local government input into this approval process is not provided for as explained in the attached letter dated October 9, 2002.

Within the City, the following businesses would be eligible to apply: - Arbutus Hotel (existing Beer & Wine Store) - Coast Westerly (existing Beer & Wine Store) - Mex Pub (existing Beer & Wine Store) - Whistle Stop Pub (existing Beer & Wine Store) - Billy D's Pub - Courtenay Hotel - Jigger's - The Loft

The City's Zoning bylaw permits a number of licensed establishments and uses in various zones, however, the term "liquor store" which is listed as a permitted use in several zones places would allow an increase in the number and location of licensee retail stores. The City's Zoning Bylaw also lists "licensed premises" as a permitted use that has allowed the establishment of "Beer & Wine Stores". In 2002, the liquor licensing regulations were changed to allow Beer & Wine Stores to expand their product and sell all types of liquor.

The following is a table of the number of zones allowing liquor sales which does include significant areas within the City:

Liquor Store C-1 - downtown C-lA - Driftwood Mall, Superstore Mall C-2A - vacant land between Ryan and Braidwood Roads - Royal Bank site on Ryan - Cliffe and12th Street CD-IF - Crown Isle (limited to375m2)

Licensed Premises C-1 - as above C-lA - as above C-2 - Cliffe Avenue, Ryan Road /Old Island Highway area MU-2 - Cliffe Avenue CD-113 - Crown Isle neighbourhood commercial

2 CD-1F - as above

Beer & Wine Making Facility and Store MU-4 - Rosewall Crescent - Mission and Lerwick Road

The City'sZoning Bylaw does not contain definitions for "liquor store" or "licensed premises" but does contain a definition for retail store as follows:

"retail store " means the business of selling goods or merchandise to the ultimate consumer or personal consumption or household use and not for resale purposes and includes convenience stores, video rental, household equipment rental, retail warehouses and flea markets which are wholly enclosed within a building.

DISCUSSION:

It is important for Council to consider a strategy on the future locations and number of licensee liquor stores. At present, the LCLB may be considering only the existing licensed premises which total a maximum of eight in the City, however, the potential number of new stores allowed within the current zoning categories could be significant. It also remains unknown what the direction of the LCLB may be regarding the approval of additional licensee stores.

Council could recognize the five existing businesses that are operating as retail liquor stores and the CD-1F Zone (Crown Isle) by amending the applicable zones to refer only to these operations by property location as being a permitted use. This would apply to the following:

existing government liquor store (C-i) Arbutus Hotel property (C-1) Coast Westerly property (MU-2) - Whistle Stop Pub property (C-2) Mex Pub property (MU-2)

All new licensee retail stores would then be required to seek an amendment to the zoning bylaw which would involve Council approval and a public hearing process. This would result in removing liquor stores and licensed premises as a permitted use from a number of properties such as the Driftwood Mall, Superstore and Crown Isle. However, these property owners would have the ability to approach the City with a specific application and present arguments on the benefits of the proposed establishment to the community.

Following this option gives Council the ability to balance between increased access to liquor and the placement of licensee liquor stores with respect to existing commercial, institutional and residential uses with input from the community.

The bylaw amendments would include: 1.amending the definition for retail store to exclude the sale of liquor and liquor products; 2.adding a definition for liquor store to read "means the business through which a person may retail to the general public liquor and liquor products"; 3.amending the C-1, C-2 and MU-2 zones to list liquor store as a permitted use for only the five

existing businesses; and 11%

3 4.amendingthe C-1A, C-2A, CD-1D, MU-2 and MU-4 toremove either liquor store, licensed premises and/or Beer &Wine Store.

Respectfully submitted,

Peter Crawford Planner

Dave Slobodan Director of Development Services

PC/jk

4 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF COURTENAY

BYLAW NO. 2273

A bylawto amend theCorporation of the City of CourtenayZoningBylaw No. 1427,1986

Whereasthe Council has given due regard to the consideration given in Section 903 of the Local Government Act.

Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the City of Courtenay in open meeting assembled enacts as follows:

ThatDivision 3,Interpretation,Part 1 Definitionsof the City of Courtenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1427, 1986 be amended as follows:

That the definitionfor "retailstore" be hereby repealed and the following substituted:

"retailstore" means the business of selling goods or merchandise to the ultimate consumer or personal consumption or household use and not for resale purposes and includes convenience stores, video rental, household equipment rental, retail warehouses and flea markets which are wholly enclosed within a building but excludes the sale of liquor and liquor products.

2. ThatDivision 3,Interpretation, Part 1Definitionsof the City of Courtenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1427, 1986 be amended by adding the following definitions:

"liquor store" meansthe business through which a person may retail to the general public liquor and liquor products.

"licensedpremises" means an establishment serving liquor for consumption on the premises.

3. ThatDivision 8, part9,Section8.9.1 (2.12) be hereby repealed and the following substituted: 2.12 retail stores limited to 375 m2

4. ThatDivision 8, Part9,Section8.9.1 be amended by adding the following subsection: 2.20 liquor store permitted only on the following properties: 1.Lot A, Plan VIP68799 (1590 Cliffe Avenue) 2.Lot 1, Plan VIS4836 (1001 Ryan Road) 5. ThatDivision 8, Part9,Section 8.9.1 (2) paragraph following2.19"Permitted uses 2.6, 2.10 and 2.12 are limited to a maximum floor area of 140 square metres for each use; and the combined area of a grouping of permitted uses 2.6, 2.9 and 2.11 on any one lot is limited to 560 square metres in total; except that, one (1) retail store with a maximum floor area of 232.25 square metres will be permitted in a grouping of three (3) or more permitted uses providing the total uses under 2.6, 2.9, and 2.11 do not exceed 650.3 square metres on any one lot." be hereby repealed.

6. ThatDivision 8, Part 9, Section8.9.24 (2) "beer and wine making facility and store" be hereby repealed and the following substituted:

2.1 retail stores limited to 275 m2

Division 8, Part9,Section 8.9.24(4)"Retail area of any permitted use in this zone is 7. That m2"be limited to 275 herebyrepealed.

8. That Division 8, Part 10, Section8.10.1(15) be hereby repealed and the following substituted: (15) liquor store permitted only on the following properties: 1.Lot A, Plan VIP57166 except Plan V1P59867 (1095 Cliffe Avenue) 2.Lot 1, Plan VIP51746 (315 8th Street)

9. ThatDivision 8, Part11,Section8.11.1 be amended by adding the following subsection: (36) liquor store permitted only on the following property: 1.Lot B, Plan 28292 (2355 Mansfield Drive)

10. ThatDivision8, Part 11,Section8.11.12 (9) " liquor store" be hereby repealed.

11. If any section, sub-section, paragraph, clause or phrase of this bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this bylaw.

12. This bylaw shall come into effect upon final adoption hereof.

13. This bylaw may be cited as "City of Courtenay Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2273, 2003".

Read a first time this day of ,2003

Read a second time this day of ,2003

Considered at a Public Hearing this day of ,2003

Read a third time this day of ,2003

Finally passed and adopted this day of ,2003

Mayor -L 0 Clerk

2 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES

File: 4320-40-LL-32 TO: Administrator FROM: Pat Marples DATE: April 30, 2003 SUBJECT: Application for change in hours of operation for the sale of liquor for the Quinsam Hotel, 1500 Island Highway,LotA, District Lot 66, Sayward District Plan VIP73014

Recommendation: That Council support the application for change in hours of operation from 1:00 am to 2:00 am from Friday toSunday for the sale of liquor for the Quinsam Hotel 1500 Island Highway,Lot A,District Lot 66, Sayward District,Plan VIP73014.

Council Policy: ZoningBylaw 2700 - The property is currentlyzonedC-3, whichpermits a licensedfacility.

Summary: The Quinsam Hotel wishes to better serve the customers who wish to come out for the live entertainment (live bands and karaoke).

Background: The Quinsam Hotel serves a middle-aged clientele that distinguishes it from the younger crowds associated with other nearby establishments. As a result, the number of calls for service by the police is not as high for the Quinsam. In comparison, another nearby establishment has had nearly as many calls in less than one (1) year, than the Quinsam has had in over three (3) years. In a phone conversation on April 8, 2003, Constable Paddock stated, "that in the past" the "Quinsam Hotel staff and clientele have generally treated the police well and hopes that they continue this form of cooperation in the future". Constable Paddock also felt, "that management at the Quinsam Hotel should be given credit for their cooperation in 'self-policing' their establishment and that the number of calls received in just over the past three (3) years is not an alarming amount of calls, but enough calls to warrant some concerns". Even though the "staff and clientele have generally treated the police well" the police have a concern about what the extension in hours of operation may do to their ability to respond to a call. "In the past, the police were able to deal with any problems with Quinsam patrons and then focus on the cabarets in the downtown area which closed an hour later. The extension of hours, particularly on the weekend, would mean that police services would be spread quite thin at 2am when all the bars closed."

Discussion: Planning Services has reviewed the application based on the following: 1. The location of the Quinsam Hotel is well established in the immediate and surrounding community. The limited change (one hour on weekends) in the operation hours is not anticipated to significantly impact that long-standing history. 2.The proximity of social, recreational and public buildings do not conflict with the operation of a late night entertainment venue.

PAApplications - Planning\Liquor\LL-32 Kerdan Hotel\Report to Council - Quinsamdoc 4/30/2003 4.The existing venue has well-established clientele in the community. As a result, the clientele of other similar establishments are not likely to be affected. 5.The extension of hours of operation is not expected to negatively affect traffic patterns and noise is not expected to be a major issue for a one-hour extension on weekends. In addition, zoning and parking is acceptable. 6.The population density, and relatively stable population growth, would not conflict with a minor extension of hours for sale of liquor. 7.The police records indicate that "from January 2000 to April 2003. There were 148 calls for service. These included: 12 assaults, 8 impaired drivers, 25 disturb the Peace, 3 drugs and 13 liquor" related infractions. According to the police, this number is "not an alarming amount of calls, but enough calls to warrant some concerns". No other concerns were raised, during the circulation phase of the application, from Bylaw Enforcement, Fire, Building, Engineering, or Health Authority.

Conclusion: Considering the fact that the police have no serious reservations and other departments have "no concerns" about the change in hours of operation for the sale of liquor, Planning Services supports the application made by the Quinsam Hotel.

Respectfully submitted,

Patrick Marples, B.A. M.E.Des. Planner

Attachment Information Sheet Comment Sheet Subject Property Map

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P:AApplications - Planning\Liquor\LL-32 Kerdan Hotel\Report to Council - Quinsam.doc DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER COMMUNITY SERVICES Planning Services Department 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5725; Fax: 250.286.5761

INFORMA TION SHEET- FILE: 4320-40-LL-32 DATE: March 28, 2003 CIVIC ADDRESS: 1500 Island Hwy

APPLICATIONTYPE: Liquor License - Part 11. Change to Hours of Sale

OWNER: Kerdan Hotels

AGENT: Terry Hutchinson, Manager

LEGAL: Lot A, District Lot 66, Sayward District Plan VIP73014

LOCATION: Quinsam Hotel, 1500 Island Highway, Campbell River Liquor License - Part 11. Change to Hours of Sale

Monday - Thursday from 11:00AM - 1:00AM PROPOSAL: Friday - Sunday from 11:00AM - 2:00AM

To better serve the customers who wish to come out for the live entertainment (live bands and karaoke). PARCEL SIZE: 0.418 ha. (1.03 acres)

LOCATION MAP: Attached

The property is zoned C-3 which permits the use of a BACKGROUND INFORMATION: licensedfacility Pat Marples, B.A. M.E.Des. Planner CONTACT: Phone: 250 286-5750 Fax 250 286-5761 Email: [email protected]

P:lApplications - PlanninglLiquorlLL-32 Kerdan Hote1ISUMMARY SHEET Kerdan.doc 4/24/2003 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES

301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 V Telephone: 250.286.5725; Fax: 250.286.5761

Liquor Licence Application Comment Sheet

File: 4320-40 LL-32 DATE SENT. March 28/03 CIVIC ADDRESS: 1500 Island Highway

We have received an application for an extension of hours for Kerdan Hotels at 1500 Island Highway and would appreciate your comments. If we do not receive a written response by April 18/03(3 weeks from mailing), we will assume your interests are unaffected.

That council support the application for change in hours of PLANNING STAFF operation for the sale of liquor for the Quinsam Hotel, 1500 COMMENTS: Island Highway, Lot A, District Lot 66, Sayward District, Date received: Plan VIP73014.

BUILDING STAFF No concerns. COMMENTS: Gerry Lichtenfeld Date received: A pr 2/03

ENGINEERING STAFF Engineering Services has no objections to the proposed change to the COMMENTS: hours for sale of liquor. Ron Neufeld Date received: April 2/03

FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF COMMENTS: No Objections. Ian Baikie

Date received: Apr 7/03 Records check was conducted from January 2000 to April 2003. There RCMP were 148 calls for service. These included: 12 assaults, 8 impaired drivers, COMMENTS: 25 disturb the Peace, 3 drugs and 13 liquor act. Any increase in hours could certainly lead to an added demand on police services. Date received: Apr 7/03 In the past, the police were able to deal with any problems with Quinsam patrons and then focus on the cabarets in the downtown which closed an hour later. The extension of hours, particularly on the weekend, would mean that police services would be spread quite thin at 2am when all the bars closed.

Cst. Dave PADDOCK Pat Marples, M.E.Des, Planner CONTACT: Planning Services Department, District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7 Phone: 250 286-5750 Fax: 250 286-5761 Email: [email protected] 136 P:AApplieations - Planning\LiquoALL-32 Kerdan HotelVCOMMENTS SHEET.doc 1691 1691 1690 661 1661 a 1660 1661 1651 mCz 1652 1650 16411651 16401650 1651 1641 1642 1 1640 1631 m 1630 1631 1621 16201632 1621 1630 1621 1620 1621 1601 1600 1601 1601 1600 1601 620 1591 1590 1591 1541 1580 15611581 15601580 15611581 1541 15201540 15211541 MAPLE ST. 0 15011521 1500 1501 1499 District of Campbell River

To: Administrator

From: Parks and Recreation Manager

Subject: Request for Operating a Kiosk at Centennial Pool

Date: April 30, 2003

Recommendation

That Council approve the Campbell River and District Association for Community Living's request to operate a kiosk at the Centennial Pool site, subject to receipt of insurance naming the District of Campbell River as additional insured.

Background

The Association for Community Living has operated a kiosk at the Centennial Pool site each summer from 1996 through to and including the summer of 2002. The kiosk sold snacks, frozen treats and cold drinks to the visitors of the park and pool. The group of people operating the kiosk were friendly, accommodating and co-operative to the public and the Parks and Recreation Staff. The operators were also great at keeping the area clean by picking up garbage periodically through out the day. The Parks and Recreation Manager has only had positive dealings with the operators and positive comments from the public regarding the operators.

Communication Action

If approved, the Parks and Recreation Manager will insure that the Association for Community Living is informed of the decision, that the proper insurance is received and an on going communication is established.

Respectfully submitted,

M c ele Sirett Parks and Recreation Manager

138 CAMPBELL RIVER AND DISTRICT Association for Community Living 1153 Greenwood Street, Campbell River, British Columbia V9W 3C5 Telephone 286-0391 Fax 286-3732 INCORPORATED UNDER THE SOCIETIES ACT

April 24, 2003

Mr. Arnie Linder 301 St. Ann's Rd. Campbell River, B.C.

Re. Set up of Kiosk at Centennial Pool

Dear Mr. Linder

For the past six summers the Association for Community Living has run a Kiosk at the Outdoor Pool. Please consider this letter our application to continue our program again this summer. The Kiosk is a small portable trailer that we set up near the main entrance. We will be fully licensed and meet all municipal requirements. The running of this Kiosk provides very valuable work experience for the participants of the Supported Employment Program. We will be serving hotdogs, drinks, ice cream and some assorted snacks during the operation of the pool. We are also requesting the use of hydra and once again the storage of our small deep freeze in the storage room. Our contact with the municipality has been Michele Sirett, if you require any futher information please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your time and consideration of this matter.

Sincerely

_- y

Maureen Brinson Supported Employment Supervisor. cc: Michele Sirett

MEMBER OFTHE UNITED APPEAL DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BYLAW NO.3029, 2003

A BYLAW OF THE DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO AMEND DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING PROCEDURES BYLAW NO. 2989,2002.

WHEREAS the District of Campbell River has adopted an Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw;

AND WHEREAS the District of Campbell River is required, in accordance with Section 895 of the Local Government Act, to establish procedures by bylaw to amend a plan, bylaw or issue a permit;

AND WHEREAS the District of Campbell River may by bylaw, impose application fees in accordance with the provisions of Section 931 of the Local Government Act, Section 35 of the Agriculture Land Commission Act and Section 15.1 of the Liquor Licensing Act;

NOW THEREFOREthe Council of the District of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:

1. This bylaw may be cited for all purposesas the "Planning Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 3029, 2003 (BylawNo.2989 Text Amendments)".

2. That Part 3 be amended by: I.Deleting sub-section (9) a) and substituting the following:

"(9) a) Minor Development Permits- includes all multiple family residential applications containing less than ten (10) dwelling units in total, the subdivision of land, natural resource preservation (which may include a variance), local convenience stores, commercial and industrial applications for less than 92.9 square metres (1000 square feet)".

2. Adding sub-section (10) stating the following:

"(10) All Liquor Licensing applications requiring a Council resolution in accordance with the Liquor Control and Licensing Act will be forwarded to the appropriate departments to provide background data resulting in a recommendation to Council. When a public hearing is required for a liquor license application, community input will be sought with a notification process to all surrounding property owners and occupiers within 100-metre radius of the limits of the subject land under consideration delivered at least 10 days before a public hearing. Notification of the application will be published in two consecutive issues of a newspaper, the last publication to appear not less than 3 and not more than 10 days before the public hearing".

3. That Part 5 ii) be amended by: 1. Deleting sub-sectionii) (6) andsubstitutingthe following:

"(6) Verdict from the Board of Variance "(7) Applicant is notified of the verdict.

4. That Schedule `A' Development Application Fees be amended by:

1. Deleting Table I and substituting the following Table 1: Bylaw No. 3029,2003 Page 2 of 5 TABLE 1

Development Category Application Fee G.S.T Total Cost

OCP Amendments $1000.00 $70.00 $1070.00

Zoning Amendments $1000.00 $70.00 $1070.00

OCP/Zoning $1600.00 $112.00 $1712.00 Combined application

Development Permits

Major $1000.00 $1000.00

Minor $350.00 $350.00

Time Extensions $200.00 $200.00

Amendmentsto an existing Minor Permit. $200.00 $200.00

Amendments to an existing Major$500.00 $500.00 Permit.

Development $500.00 Variance $500.00 Permits

Time Extensions $200.00 $200.00

Amendments to an Existing$500.00 $500.00 Permit.

Temporary Industrial $1000.00 $1000.00 or Commercial Permit

Renewals for Temporary$1000.00 $1000.00 Industrial or Commercial Permits

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ALR application Land Reserve Commission (LRC)

LRC FEE = $500.00 N/A Soil Removal $714.00 DISTRICT FEE = $200.00 $14.00

LRC FEE = $600.00 N/A Subdivision! Non-Farming $814.00 DISTRICT FEE =$200.00 $14.00

LRC FEE = $600.00 N/A Application for Exclusion $1135.00 DISTRICT FEE = $500.00 $35.00

Board of Variance $250.00 $17.50 $267.50

Comprehensive $5000.00 $350.00 $5350.00 Development Plan

Subdivision

$750.00 for application and 1" Fee Simple (Preliminary new lot created plus $ 75.00 forVaries Varies Layout Approval) Base Fee each additional lot created. $750.00 for application and 1st Bare Land Subdivision Strata new lot created plus $ 75.00 forVaries Varies (Preliminary Layout Approval) each additional lot created.

Minor lot line adjustment (where $500.00 $35.00 $535.00 no new lots are created -includes final approval fee)

Phased Strata Development $200.00 $14.00 $214.00 (Per phase)

Strata Title Conversion of existing dwellings where no public hearing$500.00 $35.00 $535.00 or circulation to other agencies is required

Form "P" Approval $100.00 $7.00 $107.00

Subdivision,Bare LandStrata$500.00 $35.00 $535.00 Final Approval

Extension of Preliminary Layout$100.00 $7.00 $107.00 approval

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Bare land Strata, Phased Strata$500.00 $35.00 $535.00 & Form "E" Final Re-Approval

Liquor License Application

Requiring a public hearing $500.00 $35.00 $535.00

Requiring a Council Resolution $250.00 $17.50 $267.50

Not Requiring a Council$50.00 $3.50 $53.50 Resolution

Contaminated Site Profile $50.00 $3.50 $53.50

Additional Public Hearing $500.00 $35.00 $535.00

Maps

Zoning and Official Community$10.00 $0.70 $10.70 Plan Maps (1 Plotted Map Page)

FullSet ofOfficial Community$100.00 Plan Map Sheets $7.00 $107.00 30 PlottedMap Sheets)

Full Set of Zoning Map Sheets $100.00 $7.00 $107.00 (30 Plotted Map Sheets)

Zoning and Official Community $5.00 $0.35 $5.35 PlanMaps (11/17or13/19 Format)

Zoning and Official Community $2.50 $0.18 $2.68 PlanMaps(812/11or8112/14 Format)

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5.That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby empowered to do all things necessary to give effect to this Bylaw.

Read a first time on the 14th day of April ,2003.

Read a second time on the 14th day of April ,2003.

Read a third time on the 14th day of April ,2003.

Adopted on the day of ,200

MAYOR

CLERK

C:ADocuments and Settings\SYLVIE\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKB t\Bylaw 3029 to amend 2989.doc To: Administrator From: Finance Manager Date: April 15, 2003

Subject: Five Year Financial Plan and Rates Bylaw's

Recommendation:

That Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw # 3030, 2003 and Tax Rates Bylaw #3031, 2003 receive first three readings.

Background Discussion:

The District conducted its annual Financial Plan meeting on March 18th and 19th of this year.

The Financial Plan Bylaw reflects the changes made in those and subsequent meetings and the structure matches the coding structure used for financial reporting. In addition to the changes, which Council has approved there have been minor revisions to the document of a housekeeping nature as follows:

Old Numbers New Numbers Provincial School Levy 13,400,000 13,200,000 B C Assessment Authority 381,500 350,000 Regional District 2,877,974 2,910,582 Regional Hospital District 1,122,532 1,087,680

In the case of the Provincial School Levy and the BCAA Levy the Financial Plan amounts are established slightly higher than the anticipated levy based on rates supplied by those levels of government. This will allow a small amount of room for subsequent supplemental roll adjustments without requiring financial plan amendments.

In the case of Regional District and Regional Hospital District the amounts are established based on the amount levied by them with the rates being established on the same ratio basis as our rates for Regional District purposes and on ratios established by the Province of BC for Regional Hospital District Purposes.

Conclusion:

The Financial Plan Bylaw must be adopted before the rates bylaw and both are required to be passed prior to May 15,2003.

145 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 3030

A BYLAW OF THE DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO AUTHORIZE THE FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE YEARS 2003 TO 2007.

The Council of the District of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:

1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3030, 2003".

2. Schedule 'A' attached hereto and being part of this Bylaw, is hereby adopted and is the Five Year Financial Plan for the years 2003 to 2007. This replaces the Financial Plan for the years 2002 to 2006 adopted by Bylaw No.2942, 2002.

3. The expenditures set forth in Schedule 'A' are hereby authorized.

Read a first time on the day of 2003. Read a second time on the day of 2003. Read a third time on the day of 2003. Adopted on the day of 2003.

MAYOR

CLERK

146 "APPENDIX A" DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2003 PLAN 2004 PLAN 2005 PLAN 2006 PLAN 2007 PLAN

GENERAL REVENUE FUND

E TIMATFrD REVENUES

TAX LEVY TO BALANCE

Taxes (24,518,982) (27,044,686) (26,810,595) (26,876,446) (26,807,414)

Government Grants in Lieu of Taxes (969,425) (989,426) (989,425) (989,425) (989,425)

Service Provided to Other Governments (287,700) (287,700) (299,700) (287,700) (287,700)

Sates of Services (1,485,588) (1,471,116) (1,471,116) (1,471,116) (1,471,316)

Other Revenue Own sources (2,573,969) (2,528,008) (2,535,965) (2,538,981) (2,548,148)

Unconditional Transfers other Governments (88,500) (88,500) (88,500) (88,500) (88,500)

Conditional Transfers other Governments (1,608,404) (682,653) (675,244) (684,379) (693,497)

Transfers from other Funds and Reserves (2,376,802) (475,650) (336,650) (439,900) (344,150)

Levies for other Governments (17,559,312) (17,559,312) (17,559,312) (17,559,312) (17 559 312) TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUE ,488,682) (51,127,050) (60,766,407) (50,935,769) (50,789,462

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE:

General Government Services 3,211,031 3,298,399 3,365,814 3,400,900 3,496,435

Protective Services 9,639,036 9,671,958 9,870,962 10,060,877 10,293,408

Transportation Services 3,242,414 2,981,356 2,964,411 2,969,592 3,011,841

Environmental Health Services 580,196 606,271 612,347 623,028 628,608

Public Health and Welfare Services 85,892 $7,120 88,354 89,630 90,932

Environmental Development Services 1,012,832 1,061,372 1,047,706 1,010,857 988,173 Recreation and Cultural Services 3,154,951 3,040,823 2,983,217 3,030,950 3,057,464 Debt Charges 5,478,475 5,677,499 5,479,944 5,404,922 4,975,247

Transfers to Own Reserves, Funds and Agencies 6,522,208 6,140,605 5,792,005 5,783,356 5,686,607

Transfers to Other Government Agencies 1,002,335 1,002,335 1,002,336 1,002,335 1,001,435

Transmission of Taxes Levied for Other Governments 17,559,312 17,559,312 17,559,312 17,559,312 17,559,312 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 51,488,682 51,127,050 50,766,407 50,935,759 50,789,462

10F6 "APPENDIX A" DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2003 PLAN 2004 PLAN 2005 PLAN 2006 PLAN 2007 PLAN

AIRPORT CAPITAL FUND

SOURCE OF FUNDS

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES (454,600) (1,324,000) (524,400) (35,000) (22,001)

TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS 454,500) (1,324,000) (524,400) (35,000 22,00

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 454,500 1,324,000 524,400 35,000 22,001 TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES

TOTAL APPLICATION OF FUNDS 454,500 24,000 524,400 3 22,001

AIRPORT REVENUE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES

SALES OF SERVICES ,312,460) (1,362,450) (1,362,450) (1,362,450) (1,362,450)

GRANTS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS (296,400) (833,000) (190,000) -

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS 1 RESERVES (161,906) (477,065) (324,899) (30,769) (28,729)

TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES (1,770,756) (2,672,515) (1,877,349) (1,393,219) (1,391,179) ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 1,670,756 2,522,515 1,727,349 1,243,219 1,241,179 TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES 100,000 160,000 150,000 160,000 150,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 1,770,756 2,672,615 49 1,393,219 1.391.179

20F6 "APPENDIX A" DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2003 PLAN 2004 PLAN 2005 PLAN 2006 PLAN 2007 PLAN SANITARY SEWER CAPITAL FUND

SOURCE OF FUNDS

GOVERNMENT GRANTS (2,675,000) (943,334) (1,000,000) TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES (644,485) (172,678) (327,875) (278,076) (178,280) BORROWINGS (1,925,000) (771,666) (500,000) (300,000) (50,000) TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS 5,244,485) (1,887,678) (1,827,875) (578,076) (228,280 APPLICATIQN OF FUNDS

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 5,244,485 1,887,678 1,827,875 578,076 228,280

TOTALAPPLICATION OF FUNDS 5,244,485 1,887,678 1827875 578,076 228,280

SANITARY SEWER REVENUE FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES

TAXES FEES AND SALES OF SERVICES (3,903,120) (4,023,120) (4,238,120) (4,453,120) (4,453,120) GOVERNMENT GRANTS

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS! RESERVES (1,011,067) (505,671) (376,151) 106,484 184,576 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES 4,914,187) (4,528,791) 4.614.2711 (4,346,638) (4,268 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 4,914,187 4,528,791 4,614,271 4,346,636 4,268,544 TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS! RESERVES

TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 4,914, 87 4,528,791 4,614,271 4,346,636-- 4,268.544

30F6 "APPENDIX A" DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2003 PLAN 2004 PLAN 2005 PLAN 2006 PLAN 2007 PLAN

WATERWORKS CAPITAL FUND SOURCE OF FUNDS

GOVERNMENT GRANTS

TRANSFERS TOI(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES (3,558,062) (1,665,670) (621,867) (172,068) (797,273)

BORROWINGS (386,000) (1,463,000) (2,800,000)

TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS (3,944,062) (1,665,670) (2,084,867) 2,972,068) 797,2731

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 3,944,062 1,665,670 2,084,867 2,972,068 797,273

TOTAL APPLICATION OF FUNDS 3,944,062 1,665,670 2,084,867 2,972,068 797,273

WATERWORKS REVENUE FUND ESTIMATED REVENUES

TAXES FEES AND SALES OF SERVICES (2,253,680) (2,243,680) (2,223,680) (2,223,680) (2,223,680)

GOVERNMENT GRANTS (612,345) (136,667) (7,333) (7,333) (7,333)

TRANSFERS TOI(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES (2,566,550) (905,244) (219,583) (367,386) (948,275)

TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES (5,432,575) (3,285,591) (2,450,596) (2,598,399) (3,179,288)

ESTIMATEDEXPENDITURES ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 5,432,675 3,285,591 2,450,596 2,598,399 3,179,288

TRANSFERS TOI(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES

TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 4 2,575 ,28 5 2,450, 6 2,598,399 3,179,288

40F6 "APPENDIX A" DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2003 PLAN 2004 PLAN 2005 PLAN 2006 PLAN 2007 PLAN

GENERAL RESERVE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES 2,0 2 2,000 2,000 2,0 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) RESERVE

HWY 19 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES 8 0,000 0,00 0,000 0,000 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES TRANSFERS TO / (FROM) OTHER FUNDS 8,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 TRANSFERS TO I (FROM) RESERVE

TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 8,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000

HWY 28 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES 000 000) (8,0 8,000 8.00 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

TRANSFERS TO/ (FROM) RESERVE 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 8,000 8, 8,000 8,000 8,000

PARKLAND RESERVE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES 6,00 6, 6,000) (6,000 000 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

TRANSFERS TO / (FROM) OTHER FUNDS 202,000

TRANSFERS TO /(FROM) RESERVE 6,000 (196,000) 6,000 6,000 6,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 6,000 6.000 6,000 6,000 6,000

FACILITY RESERVE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM)OTHER FUNDS 30,000

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM)RESERVE (25,000) 7,000 9,000 10,000 10,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 5,000 7,000 000 10,000 0,000 50F6 "APPENDIX A" DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER 2003 PLAN 2004 PLAN 2005 PLAN 2006 PLAN 2007 PLAN

GENERAL CAPITAL FUND

SOURCE OF FUNDS

REVENUE FROM OWN SOURCES (7,500) (634,600) (9,700) (10,800) (11,900)

GRANTS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS (22,415) (150,000)

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS I RESERVES- (3,664,567) (1,254,150) (593,550) (584,901) (488,152)

BORROWINGS (2,028,439) (2,060,000) (1,100,000) (1,100,000) (1,100,000) TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS (5,722,921) (4,098,760) (1,703,250) (1,695,701) (1,600,052)

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 5,608,607 4,090,150 1,693,550 1,684,901 1,588,152

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES 114,314 8,600 9,700 10,800 11,900

TOTAL APPLICATION OF FUNDS 5,722,921 4,098,750 1,703,250 1,695,701 1,600,052

DEVELOPMENT COST RESERVE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES 97,500) (98,500) (99,600) (100,50 101,500

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS 1,799,000

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) RESERVES (1,701,500) 98,500 99,500 100,500 101,500

TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 7,00 98,500 9 00 00,500 0 ,500

INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND SOURCE OF FUNDS

PROPERTY SALES (82,500) (82,500) (82,500) (82,500) (82,500)

TRANSFERS FROM OTHER FUNDS TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS (82,500) (82,500) (82,500) (82,500) (82,500)

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

EXPENDITURES 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500

TRANSFERS TO OWN AGENCIES 76,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000

TOTAL APPLICATION OF FUNDS 82,500 82,500 82,500 82,500 82,500 6OF6 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 3031

BEING A BYLAW FOR THE LEVYING OF RATES FOR MUNICIPAL, HOSPITAL AND REGIONAL DISTRICT PURPOSES FOR THE YEAR 2003.

The Council of the District of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:

1. This Bylaw may be cited as "Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3031, 2003". 2. The following rates are hereby imposed and levied for the year 2003: (a) for all lawfulpurposes of the Municipality on the assessed value of land and improvements taxable for general municipal purposes, rates appearingin Column'A' attached hereto and being a part hereof; (b) for Regional District purposes on the assessed value of land and improvements taxable for general municipal purposes, rates appearingin Column 'C' of Schedule 'A' attached hereto and being a part hereof; (c) for Regional Hospital District purposes on the assessed value of land and improvements taxable for regional hospital district purposes, rates appearing in Column'D' of Schedule'A' attachedhereto and being a part hereof; 3. The Collectorof the District of Campbell River shall add to the unpaid taxes of the current year, for each parcel of land and its improvements on the property tax roll, 10% of the amount of current year taxeswhichremain unpaidat 4:30 p.m. on July 2nd,2003 and the said unpaid taxes together with the amount added as aforesaid shall be taxes of the current year due on such land and its improvements. 4. Tax ratesand percentage additions caused as a result of a supplementary roll prepared under the AssessmentAct shallbe executed in accordance to Section 366of the Local Government Act. 5. The tax rates and percentage additions shall be payable at the offices of the said Collector at the Municipal Hall, Campbell River, British Columbia, 6. Tax payments received by mail after July 2nd, 2003 but mailed on or before July 2nd, 2003 as evidenced by the postmark date on the covering envelope, shall be treated as having been paid before July 2nd, 2003 provided, however, that if a postmark date has been made with a private franking machine and the Collector has reason to believe that the payment was not mailed on or before July 2nd, 2003, the Collector may treat the tax payment as being unpaid on July 2nd, 2003.

Read a first time on the day of , 2003.

Read a second time on the day of , 2003.

Read a third time on the day of , 2003.

Adopted on the day of , 2003.

MAYOR

153 CLERK Bylaw No. 3031, 2003 Page 2 of 2

SCHEDULE 'A'

The following rates shall apply on each thousand dollars of the assessed value of land and improvements

Property Class For Municipal For Regional For Regional Purposes District Hospital District

A B C

$ $ $

Residential 5.6221 .8814 .4148

Utility 15.4518 2.4224 1.4518

Major Industry 52.2974 8.1989 1.4103

Light Industry 14.9189 2.3389 1.4103

Business/Other 14.9189 2.3389 1.0163

Managed Forest 16.8663 2.6442 1.2444

Recreational 4.9846 .7815 .4148

Farm 5.2029 .8157 .4148 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNINGSERVICES

File: OCP-02-7 / ZON-02-08 TO: Administrator FROM: Planning Services Manager and Habitat Steward DATE: April 22, 2003 SUBJECT: Greenways(StreamsideAreas) -Policies and Regulations

Recommendation:

1.That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2985, 2002 receive 1St and 2d reading, and be scheduled for public hearing. 2.That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2988, 2002 (Greenways - Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment) receive1Stand 2nd reading and be scheduled for public hearing.

Provincial Streamside Protection Regulations: 5. Establishment of streamside protection and enhancement areas: 5. A local government must establish streamside protection and enhancement areas within 5 years of the enactment of this regulation in accordance with section 6 (Jan. 2006).

7. Use of local government powers for protection and enhancement of areas: 7.When exercising its powers with respect to residential, commercial and industrial development, a local government must protect streamside protection and enhancement areas.

Council Policy:

Official Community Plan: Chapter Four - Open Space & Greenways: Goals and Objectives Goal 1: Provide life support for community fish and wildlife Goal 2: Protect water resources

Council Resolution 02-0619 (July 23, 2002) That staff draft regulations and policies that are consistent with current best management practices for the protection of the aquatic habitat, as defined in the Streamside Protection Regulation.

Background: In July of 2002, staff prepared a report for Council outlining the provincial requirements for implementation of the provincial streamside protection regulations. At the time, staff identified that the option existed for implementation of either the provincial land development guidelines or the streamside protection regulations. The recommendation was to pursue adoption of the provincial streamside protection regulations because of its more science-based approach.

Since that time, draft bylaws were initially prepared, then tested in relation to existing neighbourhoods in Campbell River, then subsequently revised. The revised draft bylaws were given formal circulation and receipt of comments, review by both the Advisory Planning Commission and the Development Liaison Group, and subsequent presentation to the public by way of Neighbourhood Public Meeting on February

P: (Applications - PlanninglOCP-ZON COMBINA MOCP-0105 5)N-02-08- Greenways\Report to Council.doc 4130/2003 13, 2003. Included with this package is a seven page attachment to identify all of the comments received and a brief outline of how those comments were dealt with, including identification of comments or concerns resulting in revisions to the draft bylaws. After a number of rounds of revisions, the revised bylaws were again submitted to the Advisory Planning Commission and Development Liaison Group for review, as well as for proper legal review. A final round of revisions was completed for the current bylaws following feedback from the legal review.

Discussion: Staff believe that the new zoning bylaw provisions and the development permit guidelines incorporated in these bylaw amendments will significantly protect and serve to enhance fish habitant in the streamside areas in Campbell River. Great effort has been made to ensure the language in these amendments is consistent with the language of the Local Government Act and the authorities provided in this Act, the language of the BC Building Code. The amendments also attempt to show sensitivity to existing property owners adjacent to these streamside areas. The bylaws do provide for a more science-based approach to dealing with developments, including the ability to vary the setback requirements where net positive improvement for fish habitat can be demonstrated.

Conclusion: It is recommended that the draft bylaws be considered for IS` and 2nd reading, and scheduled for public hearing.

Yours truly,

R. Paul Stanton,M.PL., MCIP Planning Services Manager

Attachments: - Information Sheet - Bylaw No. 2985 - DP guidelines - Bylaw No. 2988 - zoning - Comments Sheet - Summary of Comments Received and Actions Taken

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INFORMATION SHEET- FILE: OCP-02-07 & ZON-02-08 DATE: January 31, 2003 CIVIC ADDRESS: Text Amendments to OCP and Zoning Bylaw

Official Community Plan text amendment APPLICATION TYPE: Zoning Bylaw 2700 text amendment

OWNER/APPLICANT Applicant is the District of Campbell River

LEGAL: Not applicable. Text amendment. District of Campbell River. See attached map for Development LOCATION: Permit areas and stream locations. To amend the text of the Official Community Plan by: i) Deleting Appendix B, Section 4.4, Stream Conservation Areas. ii) Adding the attached Map B-1: Greenway Development Permit Areas, to Appendix B iii) Adding a new Appendix B, Section 4.4, Greenway PROPOSAL: Water Development Permit Guidelines.

To amend the text of Zoning Bylaw 2700 by: i) Deleting Sections 14, 15 and Appendix B; ii) Adding a new Section 14, including new definitions and a new Appendix B PARCEL SIZE: Not Applicable. Text Amendment.

LOCATION MAP: Attached In order to implement a more science based and flexible approach to regulating development adjacent to streams, the District is interested in adopting regulations and policies that are consistent with the Federal Fish Protection Act and Provincial Streamside BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Protection Regulation. The attached bylaws amend the text of the Zoning bylaw and Development Permit Guidelines found in the Official Community Plan. Adopting the proposed bylaws will also helpimplement the greenways plan. R. Paul Stanton, M.PL., M.C.I.P. Planning Services Manager CONTACT: Phone: 286-5730 Fax: 286-5761 Email:aul.stantondcr.ca

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A BYLAW OF THE DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO AMEND THE CAMPBELL RIVER OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN.

WHEREAS pursuant to Part 26, Division 2 of the Local Government Act in relation to Official Community Plans, the Council of the District of Campbell River is empowered to establish objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management; AND WHEREAS a Public Hearing was held in accordance with the Local Government Act and notice of such Hearing has been given as required; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:

1. This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2985, 2002". 2. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:

3. That the "Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2555,1996" be amended by: Deleting Appendix B, Section 4.4, Stream Conservation Areas, and Adding a new Appendix B, Section 4.4, including the attached, Map B-1 Greenway Streamside Area Development Permit Policy Areas, described as follows:

4.4 Greenway (Streamside Area) Development Permit Policies

Justification: The purpose of designating the Greenway (Streamside Area) Development Permit Areas is to preserve, protect, restore, and enhance fish and wildlife habitat along the streamside areas. Studies by government and private agencies show that the stream systems that flow through the urban portion of the community serve a productive habitat role for land based and aquatic wildlife species. Encroachment by urban development, however, can cause rapid deterioration of these systems. Therefore, the primary function of the development permit area designations is to ensure that decision makers have the ability to secure the necessary information and are able to establish conditions on development so fisheries and wildlife resources located in streamside areas are protected and development impacts mitigated.

Policy: Pursuant to Section 919(1)(a) of the Local Government Act, all properties: Partially or completely identified as a Greenway (Streamside Area) Development Permit policy area on Appendix B, Map B-1; and/or Within 30 meters from the top of bank of a stream or associated drainages as determined by the District, shall be deemed to be a Greenway Development Permit area. Exemptions:

The following activities occurring in a Greenways (Streamside Area) Development Permit Area shall be exempt from the development permit application process: Official CommunityPlan Amendment BylawNo. 2985, 2002 1.Emergencies: All actions used to resolve emergency situations must be reported to the Engineering Services Department, and the appropriate Federal/Provincial authorities immediately. Procedures to prevent, control or reduce flooding, erosion or other immediate threats to life, public or private property, do not require a District of Campbell River development permit, including: Emergency actions for flood protection, erosion protection, and clearing of obstructions. Emergency works to prevent, repair or replace public utilities. Clearing of an obstruction from a bridge, culvert or drainage flow. Repairs to bridges or safety fences.

2.Hazardous trees:Actions required to completely or partially remove a hazardous condition caused by a tree that presents a danger to the safety of persons or are likely to damage public or private property, as determined by the District of Campbell River or senior governmental agencies, and/or certified by a professional Arborist. The District of Campbell River shall be notified prior to the removal of hazardous trees in Greenway (Streamside Area) Development Permit policy areas.

3.Public works andservices: The construction, repair and maintenance of works by the District or its authorized agents and contractors.

4.RecreationalTrails: Where new recreationaltrailsare proposed in Greenway (StreamsideArea) Development Permit policyareas,an environmental impact assessment completed by a qualified environmental professional (QEP), to a standard acceptable to the District of Campbell River, is required. Paving and the development of trails within a greenway development permit area will not require a development permit only if the paved surface is part of the recreational trail network, and if storm water runoff is controlled in accordance with District standards and Provincial guidelines, subject to review and approval by the District.

5.Re-establishment of the setback area by plantingvegetation. Planting of vegetation within a greenway development permit area requires the submission of a vegetation management plan, prepared to a professional standard acceptable to the District. Removal of invasive non-native vegetation does not require a Greenway Development Permit if replanting vegetation and submitting a streamside management plan to the District of Campbell River, prepared to a professional standard.

6.In-stream development and habitat restoration that complies with Provincial or Federal standards orrequirements. Any activity or construction within the stream channel that has or may have an impact on a stream requires compliance with Provincial and Federal legislation, and notification to the District of Campbell River.

Guidelines: Development permits are required for all forms of development occurring within a Greenway Development Permit Area, except those described under `Exemptions'. `Development' means any of the following associated with or resulting from the local government regulation or approval of residential, commercial or industrial activities or ancillary activities to the extent that they are subject to local government powers under Part 26 of theLocal Government Act:

P:\Applications - Planning\OCP-ZON COMBINATION\OCP-02-07 - ZON-02-08- Greenways\OCP Bylaw for DP Guidelines Apr 30.doc Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2985, 2002 (a) removal, alteration, disruption or destruction of natural features, including mature and native vegetation; (b) disturbance of soils, as defined in the District's Soil Conservation and Deposition Bylaw; (c) construction or erection of buildings and structures; (d) creation of nonstructural impervious or semi-impervious surfaces; and (e) subdivision, as defined in the Land Title Act, and in the Strata Property Act.

When considering a Greenway Development Permit application, the following specific guidelines shall be addressed:

In order to protect aquatic habitat, the District encourages proposals that offer to register a covenant on the title of lands adjacent to a stream or within a greenway development permit area. The covenant, should be registered prior to any development including subdivision, and is intended to protect the stream and the nearby vegetation, plus ensure that it remains in a natural and vegetated state and/or free of development. The covenant will be registered in favour of the District of Campbell River, other public agencies including the Province, or non-governmental organizations, such as a private land trust committed to the management of watercourses and streamside areas. The natural watercourse shall be dedicated in accordance with the provisions of Section 920 (7) (c) of the Local Government Act. Dedication of the streamside area within the greenway development permit area is not required, however individuals may choose to make a donation of environmentallysensitiveland,shoulditbe deemed unsuited for development.

2.In accordance with Section 920 (7) (d) of the Local Government Act, the District of Campbell River may require the provision of works, including fencing, to be constructed in the streamside protection and enhancement area, to preserve and protect natural watercourses and other specified natural features.

3.The distance that development will be setback from a stream is regulated within the District of Campbell River Zoning Bylaw, except where otherwise varied in accordance with sub-section 9 below. In order to determine the appropriate setback distance, applicants may be required to confirm the boundaries of the development permit area through a survey. Further, information regarding whether the stream is fish bearing and/or permanent is necessary. Depending on the nature and extent of this proposal, the District may require that information on eco-system conditions be prepared by a qualified environmental professional (QEP) acting on behalf of the landowner or their agent, and must be acceptable to the District of Campbell River or their representative. The report shall outline all significant aquatic and terrestrial environmental features in relation to the proposed works and shall describe which design alternatives and mitigation options have been considered on the proposed development site.

4.Planting of vegetation within the riparian setback area should be provided to ensure that fish habitat are protected, restored and enhanced, and drainage and erosion impacts are

P:\Applications - Planning\OCP-ZON COMBINATION\OCP-02-07 - ZON-02-08- Greenways\OCP Bylaw for DP Guidelines Apr 30.doc 160 Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2985, 2002 mitigated. Planting of native vegetation adjacent to any watercourse is encouraged and may be considered a mitigation option as noted in sub-section 3.Retention of existing native vegetation and groundcover is preferredin all greenway development permit areas. Planting of vegetation native to the region is preferred within any greenway development permit area, rather than the planting of non-native invasive vegetation. Prior to planting of vegetation in a Greenway (StreamsideArea)Development Permit Area, a vegetation management plan must be prepared to a professional standard satisfactory to the District.

5. Where a net benefit for fish-habitat can be demonstrated, the District may consider proposals from applicants to enhance fish-habitat, including in-stream works or the creation of wetland areas, as part of alternative design options for development projects. Approvalfor these projects may be subject to approval from applicable provincial and federal government authorities.

6.Adequate financial security, as determined by the District of Campbell River, should be provided prior to beginning the construction of any building or disturbance of a site located within a Greenway (Streamside Area) Development Permit Area. Prior to any development occurring, a cost estimate of the landscaping work prepared by a qualified professional must be submitted to the District of Campbell River. The value of the financial security should be equal to the amount required to pay for the costs of re- vegetating the riparian area that has been disturbed by the development and/or construction, as determined by the District of Campbell River in the event the riparian area is damaged as a consequence of a contravention of a condition contained in the development permit.

7.In extenuating circumstance, the District may require that adequate public liability insurance be provided, with the District of Campbell River as an "additional named insured" in the amount of $2,000,000.00. A copy of the certificate must be presented to the District upon demand.

8. Any development occurring within close proximity to a watercourse increases the risk of sediment, erosion and runoff. Therefore, development permit applicants proposing to develop in close proximity to a watercourse shall provide a proposal for the management of sediment during construction. This sediment management proposal shall be subject to review and approval by the District prior to commencement of any development, and must show how the adjacent watercourses and associated drainages will be protected from the affects of unmitigated construction or land clearing activities.

9.Notwithstanding the above, the District may, as part of the development permit, vary the setback requirements from a watercourse where it can be demonstrated in a less than desirable existing situation that a "net positiveimprovement" for fishhabitat will result, or, in a more desirable existing situation that "no net loss" will result, subject to District, Provincial and or Federal agency review and comment. Further, as a general principle, any buildings which are damaged or destroyed to the extent of 75% or more of its value above the foundation may be consideredfor approvalfor varianceto permit reconstruction on its existing foundation, again where "net positive improvement" for fish habitat is demonstrated. 161 P:\Applications - Planning\OCP-ZON COMBINATION\OCP-02-07 - ZON-02-08- Greenways\OCP Bylaw for DP Guidelines Apr 30.doc Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2985, 2002

Read a first time on the day of 2003. Read a second time on the day of 2003. A Public Hearing was advertised in two issues of the Newspaper

on the day of ,2003. and on the day of ,2003.

to be held on the day of ,2003. Read a third time on the day of 2003.

Adopted on the day of ,2003.

MAYOR

CLERK

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Kboelels Scale I :80.000 'this map is provid ed as a generals eferenca. W etland at us identifiedon the map will be confirmedbyansita investigatic¢i as requiredbytheDistrict. Date ofmap: May 5,2003 File: ocp eenwey_11x17.m ._. DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCEOF BRITISHCOLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 2988

A BYLAW OF THE DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO AMEND THE TEXT OF BYLAW NO. 2700,1998.

WHEREAS pursuant to the Provisions of Section 903 of the Local Government Act in relation to zoning, the Council of the District of Campbell River is empowered to make regulations thereto;

AND WHEREASa Public Hearing was held in accordance with the Local Government Act and notice of such hearing has been given as required by Bylaw;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:

1. That this bylaw may be cited for all purposesas "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2988, 2002 (Greenways-Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment)".

2. That Part 2 of Bylaw No. 2700 be amended by: i)Deleting Section 14 and 15 in their entirety; and ii) Substituting new Sections 14 and 15, as follows:

"14. Siting development adjacent to watercourses and streams:

14.1 No development+ will be permitted within any streamside protection and enhancement area+. `Graphics E-1 and E-2' in sub-section 14.3 below identifies the distance that development+ shall be sited in relation to the streamside protection and enhancement area+.

14.2 In order to determine the streamside protection and enhancement area+ information regarding the condition of streamside vegetation, and whether the stream is fish bearing and or permanent is necessary. This information shall be determined by the landowner, or their agent, and shall be confirmed by the District of Campbell River or their representative.

14.3 Streamside Setback Standards a)All lawfully established buildings and structures existing at the time of adoption of this bylaw which conform for use and density but no longer meet the siting requirements of this section may, in accordance with Section 911 of the Local Government Act be maintained, altered or extended only to the extent that the repair, extension or alteration would when completed, involve no further contravention of this bylaw than that existing at the time the repair, extension or alteration was started. Such buildings or structures may only be constructed or enlarged when a development variance permit has been issued by the District to permitting a variance to the Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area. PA\Applications - Planning\OCP-ZON COMBINATIO -07 - ZON-02-08- Greenways\ZON-02-08 - Greenways\Zoning Bylaw 2988 Apr29.doc Zoning Bylaw Amendment 2988 2002 Page 2 of 7

b) Streamside protection and enhancement areas+are those areas determined with reference to the following existing or potentialvegetation+conditions illustrated in Graphics E-1 and E-2 by measuring perpendicularly away from thetop of bank+ortop of ravine+on either side ofa stream+: Graphic E-1 R-1, R -1A, R-2 Zones Only (based on conditions below)

Top of Bank*

!l' Protection and Enhancement Stow, Up to15m of Vegetation Fish Bearing and/or Permanent Stream

Conditions: (See " Part 5 - Definitions") * Top of Bank± is noted at the point where grade is flatter than 3:1 (Rise/Run) for a minium distance of 15 in measured perpendicular from the break or defined limit of the floodplain. **Stteaanside Protection and Enhancement Area+ means the area adjacent to a stream that links aquatic to terrestrial ecosystems. *** 15 in Setback means where existing or potential vegetation is less than or equal to 15 to as measured from top ofbank,a 15 in setback will be required.

Graphic E-2 15. R-1, R-1A,R-2, Multi-Family Residential, Commercial or Industrial (based on conditions below)

Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area** 4-- -Y Greater than 15 in and up to 30 in of Vegetation Fish Bearing and/or Permanent Stream

Conditions: (See" Parts - Definitions") * Top af73ank+is noted at the point where grade is flatter than 3:1 (Rise/Run) for a minium distance of 15 in measured perpendicular from the break or defined limit of the floodplain. **,5trearrbride Protection and Enhancement Area+means the area adjacent to a stream that links aquatic to terrestrial ecosystems. ***30 in Setback means where existing or potential vegetation is less than or equal to 30 in as measured from top of bank, a 30 in setback will be required.

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15. Siting buildings above the natural boundary of lakes, watercourses and the ocean

15.1 Building within those parts of the Campbell River and Quinsam River designated asfloodplain+ areas by order of the Province in accordance with Section 910 of the Local Government Act, require approval from the appropriate provincial authority prior to building permit issuance. 15.2 Where flood levels have not been determined and lands designated asfloodplain+ areas by order of the Province, the District may permit building if the underside of the floor system is at least 1.5 vertical metres above the natural boundary of any lake, watercourse, or the ocean, in accordance with provincial floodplain guidelines. 15.3 Storage tanks must be above the required flood-construction level. Otherwise, storage tanks must be: a) buried and have a water-tight cap, or b) sufficiently anchored to withstand flood water forces. 15.4 If landfill is required to support a building+ or structure+, that landfill must not extend into any minimum required yard+ adjoining a watercourse or body of water. 15.5 Where landfillisrequired to raise a minimum floor elevation above the floodplain+, the maximum building height+ permitted in a zone may be increased by the equivalent depth of the fill."

3. That Part 5 of Bylaw No. 2700 be amended by deleting the definition for natural boundary+ and substituting the following:

"naturalboundary" means the visible high water mark of any lake, river, stream, or other body of water where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual and so long continued in all ordinary years as to mark upon the soil of the bed of the lake, river, stream or other body of water a character distinct from that of the banks thereof, in respect to vegetation as well as in respect to the nature of the soil itself.

4. That Part 5 of Bylaw No. 2700 be amended by including the following definitions in their appropriate alphabetic order:

"development" means any of the following associated with or resulting from the local government regulation or approval of: (a) the use of land, buildings and structures; (b) the density of the use of land, buildings and structures; (c) the siting, size and dimensions of i) buildings and structures; and ii) uses that are permitted on the land, including those resulting in the creation of nonstructural impervious or semi-impervious surfaces; and (d) the shape, dimensions and area, including the establishment of minimum and maximum sizes, of all parcels of land that may be created by subdivison.

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"existingvegetation" means native and non-native vegetation.

"fish" means all life stages of (a) salmonids; (b) game fish; and (c) regionally significant fish.

"fish bearingstream" means: (a) a stream whether natural, channelized or relocated in which fish are present or potentially present, any time during the year, if introduced barriers or obstructions are either removed or made passable for fish; or (b) a stream, wetland, swamp or drainage area that is not inhabited by fish, but through direct connectivity provides water and nutrients to downstream fish within the same watershed.

"floodplain" means a lowland area, whether dyked or not, which by reason of elevation is susceptible to flooding from an adjoining watercourse, ocean, lake, or other body of water, including the sea".

"non-fish bearingstream" means a defined channel used to convey water which does not contain fish, or that does not discharge directly into a waterbody that contains fish and is typically used only to convey surface and subsurface runoff.

"permanentstream" means a stream or water storage area that typically contains seasonal or year round surface flows and must provide fish with spawning, rearing or migratory habitat.

"potentialvegetation" is considered to exist if there is a reasonable ability for regeneration either with assistance through enhancement or naturally, and is considered to not exist on that part of an area covered by a permanent structure.

"qualified environmental professional(QEP)" means a person who is registered and accredited in British Columbia with a professional organization or body devoted to establishing standards of practise in the field of environmental studies or biology, or a person who, through experience, education and knowledge relevant to the fields of environmental studies has demonstrated an ability to provide sound and competent advise within their area of expertise.

"ravine"means a narrow, steep sided valley that is commonly eroded by running water an with slope grades greater than 3:1 (run/rise).

"riparian area"means the area adjacent to a stream that may be subject to temporary, frequent or seasonal inundation, and supports plant species that are typical of an area of inundated or saturated soil conditions, and that are distinct from plant species on freely drained adjacent upland sites because of the presence of water. 167

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"streamside protection and enhancementarea(s)" means an area adjacent to a stream that links aquatic to terrestrial ecosystems and includes both the riparian area vegetation and the adjacent upland vegetation that exerts an influence on the stream, the width of which is determined according to `Graphics E-1 and E-2'.

"top of the bank"means the point closest to thenatural boundaryof a stream where a break in the slope of the land occurs such that the grade beyond the break is flatter than a slope of 3:1 (run/rise) at any point for a minimum distance of 15 metres measured perpendicularly from the break.

4- 10 m- Does not meet" Top of Bank requirements. Fish Bearing and/or Permanent Stream

Conditions: (See " OtherRelated - Definitions") * Top of Bank is noted at the point where grade is flatter than 3:1 for a minium distance of 15 m measured perpendicular from the break or defined limit of the floodplain. **Floodplain means the area susceptible to flooding from an adjoining watercourse. * * * Natural Bounderty means the visible high water mark where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual in all ordinary years to mark the soil.

"top of the ravinebank" means the first significant break in a ravine slope where the break occurs such that the grade beyond the break is flatter than a slope of 3:1 (run/rise) for a minimum distance of 15 metres measured perpendicularly from the break, and the break does not include a bench within the ravine that could be developed.

"wetland" means land that is inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support and under normal conditions that supports vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, including swamps, marshes, bogs, fens, estuaries and similar areas that are not part of the active floodplain of a stream.

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"watershed" means the area drained by a stream or river system that is defined by the highest elevations of surrounding hills and ridges that drain into the stream or river system.

5.That Appendix B - Floodplain Map to Bylaw No. 2700 be deleted, and substituting a new Appendix B: Watercourses and Streams, attached herein as Schedule `A' and forming part of this bylaw.

Read a first time on the day of 2003.

Read a second time on the day of 2003.

A Public hearing was advertised in two issues of the on the day of 2003.

I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the original Bylaw as passed by two readings of same as outlined above. Dated this day of ,2003 in Campbell River, BC.

Clerk of the District of Campbell River

Approved under Section 54(2) of the Highway Act this day of ,2003.

For Minister of Highways

Read a third time on the day of 2003.

Adopted on the day of 2003.

MAYOR

CLERK

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DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES

301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286,5725; Fax: 250,286.5761

Official Community Plan & Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment Application Comment Sheet This application is being re-circulated. It was circulated to all agencies on September 24, 2002

File: OCP-02-07 & ZON-02-08 DATE SENT. January 31, 2003

We have received an application for an Official Community Plan Amendment and would appreciate your comments. If we do not receive a response by February 21, 2003 (3 weeks from mailing), we will assume your interests are unaffected.

For detailed viewing of the maps attached to each bylaw, please refer to the electronic copies posted under Environmental Links on the District of Campbell River website at: dcr.ca or they can be viewed at the Municipal Hall, 2"d floor, 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4C7.

1. That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2985, PLANNING STAFF 2002 receive 1S` and 2d reading, and be scheduled for public COMMENTS: hearing. 2. That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2988, 2002 (Greenways - Date received: Apr 30/03 Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment) receive1st and 2nd reading and be scheduled for public hearing. Exemptions (5) what about accreted lands such as the BUILDING STAFF existing Tyee Plaza and the new Discovery Harbor? (South COMMENTS: portion) Graphic E-1 should not include "Single Family" as it is it is Date received: Feb 4/03 included in Graphic E-2. Graphic E-2 should read "Single Family and Duplex Residential" as this is a specific category in the Building Code. A definition for "Multi Family" development would be a great asset in determining at what point a Development Permit will be required. We have had development that has consisted of single and duplex residential whose permits were issued some time frame apart. If the intent is to require a Development Permit at the third or fourth unit than it should be made clearer. Gerry Lichtenfeld In addition to my comments from before, I have just noticed that the removal of Section 15 will Feb 24/03 remove the 1.5 m height above high water mark for underside of floors for buildings along the ocean front will be lost. As far as I know, there is no other provision in place to handle this issue. Gerr Lichtenfeld

P: AApplications - Planning\OCP-ZON COMBINATIOMOCP-02-07 - ZON-02-08- GreenwaysVan 31-03 COMMENTS SHEET doc ENGINEERING STAFF Engineering Services has no objections to the proposed OCP amendment COMMENTS: or zoning amendment. Ron Neufeld Date received: Feb 24/03

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION & File # 21593 HIGHWAYS No objections to the text amendment as submitted. COMMENTS: Lane MacDonald Date received: Feb 3/03 Following Council's direction (23-Jul-02 Council Resolution: "That staff draft HABITAT STEWARD regulations and policies that are consistent with current best management practices COMMENTS: for the protection of the aquatic habitat, as defined in the Streamside Protection Regulation.").

Date received: Feb 2403 Staff from the Engineering and Planning Department's have prepared a science based and flexible approach to meeting the goals and objectives of the District's Greenways Plan and Provincial Streamside Protection Regulation. The Bylaws will provide the District with the tools necessary to ensure future development taking place within streamside areas is undertaken with consideration given to its effect on adjacent aquatic habitat.

It should be recognized that in order for the District to take full advantage of the proposed amendments (OCP & Zoning), it will be essential that the District maintain the internal mechanisms and ability to offer a `one stop shop' for development permit approvals. This includes the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the District, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Ministriesof Water, Land & AirProtectionandSustainableResource Management. It should also be noted that a key element of the MOU and the District's ability to process referrals with environmental significance, in a timely and flexible manner, requires that the District maintain the in-house resources and technical expertise necessary to make recommendations which are consistent with the proposed Bylaws and federal and provincial policies and guidelines. Mike Roth M.S. Phipps/Owens:"That the Advisory Planning Commission recommends to APC COMMENTS: Council that Bylaw 2985 and Bylaw2988be approved with concerns noted in the minutes of the February 20`h, 2003meeting,, as listed below: Date received: Feb 20/03 The 15 m setback referred to in Bylaw2988does not affect existing development and trails. 5 % parkland dedication could include the streamside regulation area. Once the developer dedicates land to parkland it can never be returned. The option of donation over and above the 5% is left to the developer. It was noted that the bylaw being discussed only relates to development permits. Should an existing lawful structure be destroyed it may be repaired or reconstructed. If the replacement of the structure included additions or alterations not originally existing, the applicant would require a development permit. A variance to the development permit could be recommended if the objectives were met to improve water quality for fish habitat. Concern was raised with the definition of "top of the bank" and it's reference to "edge". It was noted that it referred to the high water mark, and recommendations were made to revise "edge" and replace it with "natural boundary". Only new development will require a development permit. The need for a legal opinion for the bylaw. The meaning of "associated drainages" is defined in the definitions section, and map references show where the ditches apply. The meaning of Qualified Environment Professional (QEP). It was noted that the District will provide a list of industry recognized consulting agencies who are identified through training and experience and as such be qualified to make decisions on development permits. ' EP should be defined in the definitions section of the bylaw. twasnoted that Mclvor, John Hart and Lower Campbell Lakes are not included in the area or Bylaw No 2985. Marine areas along the ocean

P:AApplications - Planning\OCP-ZON COMBINATION\OCP-02-07 - ZON-02-08- GreenwaysVan 31-03 COMMENTS SHEET.doc are also not included. Separate bylaws will deal with these areas and set out conditions to protect the drinking water. The need for clarification under Guidelines, Section b, where it states "disturbance of soils. " Carried

FISHERIES& OCEANS COMMENTS:

Date received: With reference to DCR Bylaw 2985 (2002), I have the following specific MIN OF WATER, AIR & LAND items I would like to bring to your attention: COMMENTS: 1. Exemptions from the DP process: Hazard Trees; The current wording suggests that the province (I assume MW LAP) should be notified of the removal of a hazard tree within a greenway Date received: Marh 7/03 development permit area. It is not a necessary to contact the ministry to remove a hazard tree, as this can be handled best at the local level, unless the hazard tree has a heron or eagle nest(s) situated in it.If the tree (or trees) have nest(s), then these are protected under Section 34 of the Wildlife Act. Removal of a "nest tree" requires the signature of the Manager of Environmental Stewardship for the Vancouver Island region of MW LAP. 2.Exemptions from the DP process: Recreational Trails; Paving and the development of trails within a greenway is given an exemption from a review process. Although this may not appear to be a significant issue, we have seen some examples (in other jurisdictions) where paved trails have been shoe-horned into streamside areas, because this was the only location for a trail. This has resulted in a loss of vegetation and hydrologic function. I encourage the DCR to engage the Habitat Steward in reviewing any proposed trail developments within greenways, to ensure they adhere to the guidelines as set out in the Environmental MOU.

3.Guidelines: Item 3; Reference is made to a Qualified Environmental Professional developing a report that outlines significant environmental features of the development site that is within a greenways DP. For your information, this ministry is developing a standard format for such a report, and we will gladly forward you the format when it is complete.

With reference to DCR Bylaw 2988 (2002), I have the following specific item I would like to bring to your attention:

1. Item 14.1 Streamside Setback Standards: part b); Reference is made in this section to Graphics E-1 and E-2 where setback distances are determined. I think it would be appropriate to have some wording that explains the determination of what the criteria is for determining a 30 meter versus a 15 meter setback. It appears to be the distance of existing building footprints on the lot in location to the top of the bank. I am not a lawyer, but I would think you may want to provide wording that details this issue, rather than allowing individual property owners to interpret the graphic for themselves.

2.Within the Definitions: Top of Bank; I have some difficulty understanding this graphic in relation to the proposed bylaw amendment, and how it relates to graphics E-1 and E-2. I have talked with Mike Roth about this graphic and the terms that it uses not being consistent with the words used in the bylaw or other graphics. I think that this can be amended easily.

P:AApplications - Planning\OCP-ZON COMBINATION\OCP-02-07 - ZON-02-08- GreenwaysVan 31-03 COMMENTS SHEET doc Should youhave any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at 250 751-3229PeterLaw, UrbanHabitat Biologist

FIREDEPARTMENT STAFF COMMENTS: No Objections, Ian Baikie

Date received: Feb 3/03

C.R. TECHNICALWATERSHED COMMITTEE COMMENTS:

Date received: The District of Campbell River is to be commended for taking the DISCOVERY COAST initiativeto implement Greenway Development Permit Policies and GREENWAYS LAND TRUST zoning amendments. The Greenways Land Trust appreciates the COMMENTS: consideration given to our previous comments submitted when the bylaws were first circulated. We have few further comments to add, except to Date received: Feb 21/03 reiterate that the lack of inclusion of wetlands on the maps is of concern. Protection of wetlands is absolutelyessentialfor effective conservation of fish habitat. SEI and privately collected information should be displayed as being the best available information, and should be used as a trigger for further studies. It is also our opinion that, with regard to the new Section 14.3 a) of Bylaw 2988, when it is possible to resite a building that has been destroyed, when that building's previous location was detrimental to fish habitat, then it should be relocated to a setback distance of however much is practical and does not cause undue hardship to the owner. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Lucy Reiss

BEAVER LODGE TRUST COMMITTEE COMMENTS:

Date received:

ESTUARY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE COMMENTS:

Date received: The Storie Creek Streamkeepers are supportive of these proposed STORIE CREEK guidelines and are pleased to see the District of Campbell River taking STREAMKEEPERSCOMMENTS:these types of initiatives. We would like to see more protection for all types of wetlands, not just those directly connected to fish bearing streams. Date received: Feb 24/03 From our work in the Woods Creek Watershed, we have come to understand that even wetlands that have no direct connectivity to the stream are still an important part of the hydrology of the watershed. With regard to Sec. 14.3a of bylaw 2988, we feel that any building that has been detrimental to fish habitat should be re-sited when possible, without causing undue hardship to the property owner

Thank you Barry Hall Storie Creek Streamkeepers 830.1548 2978 South Island Highway, ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL Campbell River, BC ° COMMENTS: V9W 1C8 P:AApplications - Planning\OCP-ZON COMBINATION\OCP-02-07 - ZON-02-08- GreenwaysVan 31-03 COMMENTS SHEET.doc February 18, 2003 Date received: Feb 21/03 The Council of the District of Campbell River, The Campbell River Environmental Council commends all who worked on Bylaws Nos. 2988 and 2985. These two bylaws are a definite step forward in attempting to maintain and improve the quality of the streams in the District of Campbell River. We note the following: Part One. Proposed "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2988, 2002 (Greenways - Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment" Section 14 14.1 The identified streams on Appendix B are not extensive enough to protect stream viability in future development plans. In the case of Beaver Creek, a tributary of Willow Creek, wetlands that we believe are integral to the health of that creek are outside the "streamside protection and enhancement area+". The development permit notice at the corner of Erickson Road and Dogwood Street clearly show this when related to Appendix B Watercourses and Streams and Map B - 2 Greenway Streamside Development Policy Areas. The main courses of streams are identified throughout the District of Campbell River on Map B - 2, but nowhere are wetlands that contribute to retention of storm water identified. Nowhere are wetlands and vegetation that contribute to water flow in drought conditions identified. 14.2. Having the landowner responsible for the determining of "streamside protection and enhancement areas+" seems to be a way of creating conflict and not creating what is best for the stream. A landowner or their agent may be solely concerned with the development of land adjacent to or running through their property, not the health of the total stream and its capacity to bear the brunt of development. The streams of Campbell River have suffered irreparable harm because of previous piece by piece development. This clause continues that. It offers little remedy to the stream. Section 14 14.3 There are buildings and structures in and near the streams of Campbell River District situated in such a way that accidental destruction and subsequent reconstruction will pose extreme hazards to the stream affected. These must be identified and a remedy put in place for the landowner and the municipality so that further degradation of the stream is not imposed by the provisions of this section of the by-law. While we sympathize with the intent of this section, we cannot agree that all buildings and structures should conform to the requirements of this by-law. On page 3 of 6, item 3 That Part 5, of bylaw 2700, be amended by adding the following definitions: (definitions not cited here). We agree with these definitions with these exceptions- We note that there is a problem with the definition of "streamside protection and enhancement area(s)" which "means an area adjacent to a stream that links aquatic to terrestrial ecosystems and includes both the riparian area vegetation and the adjacent upland vegetation that exerts an influence on the stream, the width of which is determined according to `Graphics E - I and E - 2'." The problem arises because the "streamside protection and enhancement area(s)" identified on Map B -2 are prescriptive and limited where this definition is open and undefined. Further, the definition then refers to `Graphics E-1 and E-2 which again are prescriptive and seem to not take into account the situations that may be found when stream assessment is done completely.

P:AApplications - Planning\OCP-ZON COMBINATIOMOCP-02-07 - ZON- - - reenwaysVan 31-03 COMMENTS SHEET.doc There is no language or process for determining extensions to the "streamside protection and enhancement area(s)" in these bylaws beyond what will be defined at the adoption of the bylaw. By including the word adjacent in the definition of the streamside protection area, the bylaw allows the developer to just look at the immediate area he or she is dealing with under the development permit. Part Two Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2985, 2002 4.4 Greenway (Streamside Area) Development Permit Policies The District of Campbell River does no assessment before developers step in and begin the process of applying for development permits? And then developers meet the condition of supplying limits on themselves? This policy needs careful reconsideration because of this conflict between what the developer decides and what the bylaw sets out as expectations. Exemptions. These are understandable. Guidelines: These are well thought out and appear to be sensitive to the needs of healthy streams. Guideline 8 is essential. Without that the whole bylaw process proposed founders because of locked in descriptions of land treatment that are not based upon assessment of the environment. Will the landowner find in them enough clarity and direction to allow a landowner to determine "the limits of the Greenway Development Permit area" on a given property? Without stream assessment being done there is much open to interpretation in these guidelines and the potential for conflict. We recommend the following: 1. An immediate assessment of all streams in the District of Campbell River. This assessment would identify: wetlands environmentally sensitive areas vegetation, wildlife and fish bearing areas stream flows and all pertinent features that would lead to rational and holistic development near or adjacent to streams. 2. Incorporation of the assessments into Appendix B, Section 4.4 so that the Greenway (Streamside Area) Development Permit Areas are as complete as possible. This Appendix and Map will very clearly show where a streamside development permit is going to be required so that anybody thinking of developing near a stream can look at the map and see immediately- before putting out permit-application and development money- whether a permit is going to be required in that area. 3. A process and language in the Bylaws that include other interested or affected persons or groups to have input into defining of Streamside Development Permit Areas. 4. A procedure for identifying those buildings or structures on properties near streams that do not conform to present land use policies and offering a fair and equitable remedy to the landowner in the case of loss through misadventure. 5. The Campbell River Environment Council recognizes that local governments have had many costs downloaded in recent years. We know fully how difficult funding is for special projects. However the District of Campbell River has at present a habitat steward who is fully capable of doing the remaining stream assessments. We suggest that the habitat steward be charged with doing those assessments as soon as possible. A second option (not as good as the first) is that the assessments be written in as part of stormwater management studies. Respectfully submitted Gordon McLaughlin, Quentin Dodd, Bruce Murdoch for the Campbell River Environmental Council Members of the Nunns Creek Stewards Society met and received the NUNNS CREEK STEWARDSHIP proposed changes to Bylaw 2555. SOCIETY COMMENTS: We would like to express our support for the proposed changes outlined in

P:AApplications - Planning\OCP-ZON COMBINATIOMOCP-02-07 - ZON 8AreenwaysVan 31-03 COMMENTS SHEET.doc "Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2985, 2002", Date received: Feb 14/03 specifically those dealing with: Wetland protection Invasive plant control Impervious surfaces Compromise situations. We would like to thank the District of Campbell River for their continued commitment to the preservation of greenways within our community. Sylvia Jago, Director

SIMMS CREEK STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY COMMENTS:

Date received: Comments for the Bylaws 2985 & 2988 as follows WILLOW CREEK WATERSHED Bylaw No. 2985: SOCIETY COMMENTS: 4.4 Exceptions 7. The use of a vegetation management plan preparedto a professional Date received: Feb 24/03 standard will restrict watershed groups from improving riparian vegetation because of th cost to prepare the plan. If the city required a plan to be prepared to an acceptable standardthe watershed groups could do small area improvements without having to prepare an expensive plan. 4.4 Guidelines 8. There has to be a review when compensation is being evaluated due to loss of habitat Bylaw No. 2988 14.3 Streamside Setback Standards a)Rebuilding should only be75% or less. Definitions "active floodplain" Floodplain levels very from year to year. How will you determineannual active floodplain level? Chuck DeSorcy Director Willow Creek Watershed Society (250) 923-3612

HAIG-BRWN KINGFISHER CREEK SOCIETY COMMENTS:

Date received: DEVELOPMENT LIAISON GROUP COMMENTS:

Date received:

R. PaulStanton, M.PL., M.C.I.P. CONTACT: PlanningServices Manager Phone: 286-5730 Fax: 286-5761 Email: paul.stanton@dcr.

7 P:\Applications - Planning\OCP-ZON COMBINATIONVOCP-02-07 - ZON-02-08- GreenwaysVan 31-03 COMMENTS SHEET.doc SUMMARY OF COMMENTS RECEIVED AND ACTIONS TAKEN

Comments received as of Actions taken by DCR January 31, 2003

District Building Department Exemptions (5) what about accreted lands such as the Not applicable. existing Tyee Plaza and the new Discovery Harbor? (South portion)

Graphic E-1 should not include "Single Family" as it is Revised to be consistent with Zoning. it is included in Graphic E-2.

Graphic E-2 should read "Single Family and Duplex Residential" as this is a specific category in the Revised to be consistent with Zoning. Building Code.

A definition for "Multi Family" development would be a great asset in determining at what point a, As per zoning bylaw Development Permit will be required. We have had development that has consisted of single and duplex residential whose permits were issued some time frame apart. If the intent is to require a Development Permit at the third or fourth unit than it should be made clearer. Section 15. Amended to meet elevation In addition to my comments from before, I have just requirement. noticed that the removal of Section 15 will remove the 1.5 m height above high water mark for underside of floors for buildings along the ocean front will be lost. As far as I know, there is no other provision in place to handle this issue.

APC COMMENTS Prior to construction, siting of trails The 15 m setback referred to in Bylaw 2988 does not will require an environmental study affect existing development and trails. and have to reviewed/approved by the District.

5 % parkland dedication could include the streamside 5 % parks dedication is intended to regulation area. Once the developer dedicates land to provide option for active recreation parkland it can never be returned. The option of opportunities within the urban donation over and above the 5% is left to the development. developer. It was noted that the bylaw being discussed only relates to development permits.

Should an existing lawful structure be destroyed it may be repaired or reconstructed. If the replacement of the structure included additions or alterations not Variance option included in revision. originally existing, the applicant would require a development permit. A variance to the development permit could be recommended if the objectives were met to improve water quality for fish habitat.

1 Concern was raised with the definition of "top of the "edge' replaced with Natural Boundary. bank" and it's reference to "edge". It was noted that it referred to the high water mark, and recommendations were made to revise "edge" and replace it with "natural boundary".

Only new development will require a development Development is defined in the Bylaw as permit. per the LGA

The need for a legal opinion for the bylaw. Completed

The meaning of "associated drainages" is defined in Ditches noted on District's storm drain the definitions section, and map references show maps. Fish classification underway. where the ditches apply.

The meaning of Qualified Environment Professional (QEP). It was noted that the District will provide a list of industry recognized consulting agencies who Definition included. are identified through training and experience and as such be qualified to make decisions on development Consultant list available on request permits. QEP should be defined in the definitions section of the bylaw.

It was noted that McIver, John Hart and Lower Campbell Lakes are not included in the area for Bylaw No 2985. Marine areas along the ocean are also not Underway included. Separate bylaws will deal with these areas and set out conditions to protect the drinking water.

need for clarification under Guidelines, Section b, Covered in District's Soil Conservation where it states "disturbance of soils." and Deposition Bylaw MWLAP

Exemptions from the DP process: Hazard Trees; The District to follow Provincial Best current wording suggests that the province (I assume Management Practices. MW LAP) should be notified of the removal of a hazard tree within a greenway development permit area. It is not a necessary to contact the ministry to remove a hazard tree, as this can be handled best at the local level, unless the hazard tree has a heron or eagle nest(s) situated in it. If the tree (or trees) have nest(s), then these are protected under Section 34 of theWildlife Act.Removal of a "nest tree" requires the signature of the Manager of Environmental Stewardship for the Vancouver Island region of MWLAP.

Exemptions from the DP process: Recreational Trails; Paving and the development of trails within a District to approve trails. greenway is given an exemption from a review process. Although this may not appear to be a significant issue, we have seen some examples (in other jurisdictions) where paved trails have been shoehorned into streamside areas, because this was the only location for a trail. This has resulted in a loss of vegetation and hydrologic function. I encourage the DCR to engage the Habitat Steward in reviewing any proposed trail developments within greenways, to ensure they adhere to the guidelines as set out in the Environmental MOU.

Guidelines: Item 3; Reference is made to a Qualified Environmental Professional developing a report that outlines significant environmental features of the District towork with MWALP. development site that is within a greenways DP. For your information, this ministry is developing a standard format for such a report, and we will gladly forward you the format when it is complete.

With reference to DCR Bylaw 2988 (2002), I have the following specific item I would like to bring to your attention:

Item 14.1 Streamside Setback Standards: part b); Reference is made in this section to Graphics E-1 and E-2 where setback distances are determined. I think it would be appropriate to have some wording that explains the determination of what the criteria is for determining a 30 meter versus a 15 meter setback. It appears to be the distance of existing building footprints on the lot in location to the top of the bank. I am not a lawyer, but I would think you may want to Graphics revised. provide wording that details this issue, rather than allowing individual property owners to interpret the graphic for themselves.

Within the Definitions: Top of Bank; I have some difficulty understanding this graphic in relation to the proposed bylaw amendment, and how it relates to graphics E- I and E-2. I have talked with Mike Roth about this graphic and the terms that it uses not being Graphics revised. consistent with the words used in the bylaw or other graphics. I think that this can be amended easily.

3 Greenways Land Trust We have few further comments toadd,except to Wetlands are noted on the map. The reiterate that the lack of inclusion of wetlands on the District utilizes the provincial SEI maps is ofconcern.Protection of wetlands is database and Greenways Land Trust absolutelyessentialfor effective conservation of fish data when reviewing applications. habitat. SEI and privately collected information should be displayed as being the best available information,and should be used as a trigger for further studies.

It is also our opinionthat,with regard to the new mended to reflect to section 911 of the Section 14.3 a) of Bylaw2988,when it is possible to LGA. resite a building that has beendestroyed,when that building's previous location was detrimental to fish habitat,then it should be relocated to a setback distance of however much is practical and does not cause undue hardship to the owner. The Storie Creek Streamkeepers

We would like to see more protection for all types of The district will continue to work with wetlands,not just those directly connected to fish senior environmental agencies to bearingstreams.From our work in the Woods Creek encourage landowners to protect and Watershed,we have come to understand that even preserve all sensitive habitats and wetlands that have no direct connectivity to the stream ecosystems. are still animportant part of the hydrology of the watershed. With regard to Sec. 14.3a of bylaw2988,we feel that Amended to reflect to section 911 of the any building that has been detrimental to fish habitat LGA. should be re-sited whenpossible,without causing undue hardship to the property owner Campbell River Environmental Council

Proposed "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2988, 2002 (Greenways-Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment" Proposed "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2988, 2002 (Greenways-Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment" Section 14 14.1 The identifiedstreams onAppendix B are not extensive enough to protect stream viability in future The current development application development plans. In the case of BeaverCreek,a (JubileeHeights)meets existing District tributary of WillowCreek,wetlands that we believe requirements. Until such time as the are integral to the health of that creek are outside the new bylaws are adopted the District will "streamside protection and enhancement area-{". The continue to work with the applicant to development permit notice at the corner of Erickson identify and protect significant Road and Dogwood Street clearly show this when environmentalissues. related to Appendix B Watercourses and Streams and Map B - 2 Greenway Streamside Development Policy Areas. The main courses of streams are identified throughout the District of Campbell River on Map B - 2, but nowhere are wetlands that contribute to retention of storm wateridentified.Nowhere are wetlands and vegetation that contribute to water flow in drought conditions identified.

4 14.2.Having the landowner responsible for the determining of "streamside protection and The District will have the option to enhancement areas+" seems to be a way of creating request that a Qualified Environmental conflict and not creating what is best for the stream. A Professional (QEP) complete a study of landowner or their agent may be solely concerned withany site-specific `ecosystem the development of land adjacent to or running throughconditions'. their property, not the health of the total stream and its capacity to bear the brunt of development. The streams of Campbell River have suffered irreparable harm because of previous piece-by-piece development. This clause continues that. It offers little remedy to the stream.

14.3 There are buildings and structures in and near the streams of Campbell River District situated in such a way that accidental destruction and subsequent Amended to reflect to section 911 of the reconstruction will pose extreme hazards to the stream LGA. affected. These must be identified and a remedy put in place for the landowner and the municipality so that further degradation of the stream is not imposed by the provisions of this section of the by-law. While we sympathize with the intent of this section, we cannot agree that all buildings and structures should conform to the requirements of this by-law.

On page 3 of 6, item 3 That Part 5, of bylaw 2700, be amended by adding the following definitions: (definitions not cited here). We agree with these definitions with these exceptions- The applicant will be required to assess We note that there is a problem with the definition of riparian habitat values within the "streamside protection and enhancement area(s)" development area. If any in-stream which "means an area adjacent to a stream that links works are to be completed the applicant aquatic to terrestrial ecosystems and includes both the will have to comply with provincial and riparian area vegetation and the adjacent upland federal requirements, which may vegetation that exerts an influence on the stream, the include stream assessments by section, width of which is determined according to `Graphics E reach or tributary. - 1 andE-2'." The problem arises because the "streamside protection The Graphics are intended to provide a and enhancement area(s)" identified on Map B -2 are mechanism for determining riparian prescriptive and limited where this definition is open setbacks based on site-specific values. and undefined. Further, the definition then refers to `Graphics E-1 and E-2 which again are prescriptive and seem to not take into account the situations that may be found when stream assessment is done completely. There is no language or process for determining extensions to the "streamside protection and enhancement area(s)" in these bylaws beyond what will be defined at the adoption of the bylaw. By including the word adjacent in the definition of the streamside protection area, the bylaw allows the developer to just look at the immediate area he or she is dealing with under the development permit.

5 Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2985, 2002 4.4 Greenway (Streamside Area) Development Permit Policies The District of Campbell River does no assessment before developers step in and begin the process of applying for development permits? And then developers meet the condition of supplying limits on themselves? This policy needs careful reconsideration because of The District maintains stream this conflict between what the developer decides and assessment data for all the major what the bylaw sets out as expectations. streams located within its boundary Exemptions. These are understandable. (undertaken through NGO studies Guidelines: These are well thought out and appear to funded by the Provincial Urban Salmon be sensitive to the needs of healthy streams. Guideline Habitat Program). 8 is essential. Without that the whole bylaw process proposed founders because of locked in descriptions of land treatment that are not based upon assessment of the environment. Will the landowner find in them enough clarity and direction to allow a landowner to determine "the limits of the Greenway Development Permit area" on a given property? Without stream assessment being done there is much open to interpretation in these guidelines and the potential for conflict. We recommend the following: The District works closely with the 1. An immediate assessment of all streams in the stream stewards of Campbell River and District of Campbell River. will continue to look for partnership This assessment would identify: opportunities to undertake data wetlands collection and analysis of significant environmentally sensitive areas vegetation, wildlife andhabitats. fish bearing areas stream flows and all pertinent features that would lead to rational and holistic development near or adjacent to streams. 2. Incorporation of the assessments into Appendix B, Section 4.4 so that the Greenway (Streamside Area) Development Permit Areas are as complete as possible. This Appendix andMapwill very clearly show where a streamside development permit is going to be required so that anybody thinking of developing near a stream can look at the map and see immediately- before putting out permit-application and development money- whether a permit is going to be required in that area. 3. A process and language in the Bylaws that include other interested or affected persons or groups to have input into defining of Streamside Development Permit Areas. 4. A procedure for identifying those buildings or structures on properties near streams that do not conform to present land use policies and offering a fair and equitable remedy to the landowner in the case of loss through misadventure. 5. The Campbell River Environment Council

6 recognizes that local governments have had many costs downloaded in recent years. We know fully how difficult funding is for special projects. However the District of Campbell River has at present a habitat steward who is fully capable of doing the remaining stream assessments. We suggest that the habitat steward be charged with doing those assessments as soon as possible. A second option (not as good as the first) is that the assessments be written in as part of stormwater management studies.

Willow Creek Watershed Society

Bylaw No. 2985:4.4 Exceptions 7. The District expects that NGO's will be The use of a vegetation management plan prepared to a able to prepare plans that are to a professionalstandard will restrict watershed groups professional standard without the from improving riparian vegetation because of the cost necessary cost of retaining a to prepare the plan. If the city required a plan to be professional to complete the work. The prepared to an acceptable standardthe watershed same requirement will apply to groups could do small area improvements without developers, landowners and residents having to prepare an expensive plan. wishing to undertake revegetation works.

4.4 Guidelines 8. There has to be a review when compensation is being The district will continue to work with evaluated due to loss of habitat senior environmental agencies to address habitat compensation issues.

Bylaw No. 2988 14.3 Streamside Setback Standards a)Rebuilding should only be 75% or less. Amended to a variance option.

Definitions "active floodplain" Floodplain levels very The District defines the Floodplain and from year to year. How will you determineannual Natural Boundary using text that is active floodplainlevel? consistent with provincial definitions.

7 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES

File: DVP-03-02 TO: Administrator FROM: Sean Roy DATE: April 30, 2003 SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit Application

Recommendation: 1.That Council approve Development Variance Permit DVP-03-02 application submitted by Jan and Mike Sell on Lot A, District Lot 73, Sayward District, Plan 37015 (644 Island Highway 19 A) to vary Commercial one zone in Zoning Bylaw 2700 as follows:

a)vary the side yard setback under Section 44.7 from the required 3.0 metres in the Commercial one zone to 1.20 metres from the north property line; b)vary the rear yard setback under Section 44.7 for the existing accessory building from the required 8.0 metres in the Commercial one zone to 1.31 metres from the west property line.

Council Policy: Zoning Bylaw Number 2700

44.7 Minimum dimensions required for yards 44.7 Yards+in this zone must have the following minimum dimensions: Front yard: at least 3.0 metres deep Rear yard: at least 8.0 metres deep Side yard: at least 3.0 metres wide Front, rear or side yard adjoiningat least 4.5 metres wide a highway+: Summary: The owner would like to bring their existing buildings and accessory building into conformity with existing regulation identified under the Commercial one zone (C-1).

Background: The subject property was rezoned to Commercial one zone (C-1) on April 7, 2003 and the owners require a Development Variance Permit to bring the existing buildings into conformity with the setback requirements under the C-1 zone for the north and west property lines on the subject property. The Development Variance Permit will not affect required 3.0 metres setback from the south property line that borders on Mr.Sharpes land.

The owner conducted a Neighbourhood Public Meeting on February 2, 2003 at their home (minutes from the meeting attached).

The Planning Services Department received one objection to the proposed Development Variance Permit application from the surrounding neighbourhood (100 metre radius). The person requested that the Sell's P.\Applications - Planning\DVP\DVP-03-02 644 Island Hwy\Report.d 4/30/200316/03 move the existing accessory building to conform to the required 3.0 metre setback because it overlooks their residence at 656 and 660 Island Highway 19 A. His property is zoned Commercial two zone (C-2) and consists of a restaurant on the bottom floor (currently vacant) and living quarters on the upper floor.

Discussion: The proposed Development Variance Permit will allow the owners to bring the existing buildings on the subject land into conformity with the District Zoning Bylaw 2700, 1998.

Conclusion: Planning Services recommends that District Council approve the request for Development Variance Permit for 644 Island Highway 19 A to allow the owners to conform to the commercial one zone approved by Council for the subject property.

Respectfully submitted,

Sean Roy B.A. M.C.P Planner

Attachments: Subject Property Map Site Plan Neighbourhood Public Meeting Minutes Development Variance Permit Comment Sheet Information Sheet

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Minutes of Neighbourhood Meetinz for

The rezoning of 644 Island Highway from R-2 to C-1

Mike Sell explains basic design of the proposed basement addition.

Pier Street Bed & Breakfast stated that they gave their full support towards the re-zoning so that Mussels & More Pottery could stay on the property and expand their business.

Building height and maximum lot coverage of all buildings pertaining to R-2 and C-1 zonings were discussed. It was established that the height restriction for C-1 was the same as R-2 and the lot coverage of all buildings was only 5% more for C-1 thanR-2.

Derek Sharpe who is acting on behalf of his father Ray Sharpe, owner of the property at 636 Island Highway, asked to review the letter sent out to the neighbours.

Derek Sharpe asks that a "pottery studio" be clarified.

Mike Sell explains the process in making our pottery, shells.

Derek Sharpe asks what type of commercial truck and how often it would come down the lane to off load clay.

Mike Sell explains our clay delivery is presently once every month and a half. We could anticipate growing by double given expanded premises, therefore a truck could come down the lane possibly twice in that month and a half.

Derek Sharpe asked about our vision of the retail section of our business.

Mike Sell explained that retail sales have and will continue to be a very small percentage of our sales. Ninety - five percent of our business is wholesale, and shipped away. We do appreciate and encourage the desire for the public to have the opportunity to view the potters at work and purchase art from their home based studio. Therefore we will continue to have a small section in the working studio to display our work for sale. Mike also explains our need to sell our seconds or flawed pieces of work at a reduced rate to recoup our financial loss.

Derek Sharpe asks what kind of traffic retail will entail when the business grows.

Mike Sell explains that we have applied for a Development Variance Permitso that we can continue to direct the public visiting our studio to park across the street in the public parking and use the Island Highway entrance to our studio. There is a cross walk for the public to use for safe access from the public parking to our side of the highway. Our business sign on the highway also directs people up our trail off the highway. Our property address is 644 Island Highway, therefore visitors look for the studio along the highway and the highway entrance is the most obvious. The lane behind our home is out of the way and not named like a road, therefore people have a difficult time finding lane access to our property.

Derek Sharpe asks about our vision of visitors to the studio. How many would be coming up the trail? How will that impact the neigbourhood? How will we protect the neighbours from seeing the trail? Mike Sell explains how are trail is on the north side of our property, a double lot away from the next R-1 property. Also our large brick retaining walls and cedar hedges on the bank inhibits the neighbours view of the trail.

The restrictive covenant that we were planning on having on the property would restrict only a pottery business on the property was discussed.

Tim Hobbs felt that was too restrictive for the future of Campbell River and discussion on a covenant restricting the business to "Pedestrian based" and "1600 sq. ft. of the lowest level of the main building be used for business purposes" would be less restrictive. Also mention of the top floor of the main building remain only residential could be a restriction.

A question was ask "What we would do if we didn't get rezoned"

Mike Sell replied we didn't really know, maybe re-apply.

Derek Sharpe asked about employees. What type of hours do they work? How many more would we see hiring? Would we run another shift?

Mike Sell responded, we have 4 part time staff, women with families at home. They begin work between 8:30 and 9 am and are finished about 3 pm. We could see ourselves hiring one more employee. We would not run another shift after 3 pm.

Derek Sharpe asked more questions regarding employees. Where would they eat lunch? Would the neighbours see the employee outside atlunch?

Mike Sell responded by saying they eat indoors most of the time. We would and have been considerate to our neighbours at all times.

Being a double wide lot was discussed with regard to at least half of the lot bordering the nearest neighbour was where residential activities, garden, patio, and lawn were located. This acts as a residential buffer zone.

Kathy Clarkson stated that the business activities are on the North side of the property furthest away from the nearest residential neighbour.

Discussion of the fact that the property is already zoned R-2, and if developed that way would create more traffic on the lane than our business does or will.

Means of keeping the visitors to the studio coming from the highway rather than down the lane was discussed. Sign down on highway pointing people to park in the public parking across the street. A sign down on the end of the lane saying "Residence Access Only"

Brian Skuse was concerned about the speed of vehicles driving down the lane as he has small children. Putting in a couple speed bumps was discussed, but as a neighbourhood project, not directed to Mussels & More Pottery.

Derek Sharpe ended with saying he would look at how vision or sound of our business would be affected from his father's property if any. He would get back to us on it -i To Whom It May Concern:

We, Mike & Jan Sell, are applying to rezone our property at644 IslandHighway, fromR-2 to C-1. The reasonsare asfollows.

We have been running our home based pottery business "Mussels & More Pottery Inc." from our residence at 644 Island Highway for the past 5 years. With the growing needs of our family and business we would like to build a basement under our present one level home. The present home would be raised by 3 feet, and a full basement built underneath. Part of the basement would be for the making of the pottery and part of it for added residential use. Bylaws are that under our presentR-2 zoningwe are now at the maximum workspace allowed in our small outbuilding. Due to the fact that we intend to use more workspace than R-2 zoning allows, the city requires we rezone our property to C-1. We also employ 4 part-time people, and this would meet with the by-laws if approved for C-1 zoning. We are primarily a wholesale business where we ship our work off to other galleries around North America. We will continue to have a small section in the working studio to display our work for sale.

Concernregardingtraffic onthe lane:

This will be a pedestrian based business walking up our trail from the highway.

We have applied for aDevelopmentVariancePermitso that we can continue to direct the public visiting our studio to park across the streetin the public parking and use theIsland Highway entranceto our studio. There is a cross walk for the public to use for safe access from the public parking to our side of the highway.

Our propertyaddress is644 Island Highway, thereforethe lane access is not an obviousoption.

In the last 5 years that Mussels & More Pottery has operated on the property, there have been no complainsto the Cityregarding our traffic on the lane or any other issue.

Our property is presently zoned forR2. Which if developed into a two family dwelling could support 4 vehicles. Thiswould createmore trafficon the lane on a daily basis than our business has and would.

As shown in the log attached, traffic down the lane to our studio is minuet.

Concern regarding: growing and occupying maximum use of building for business.

A draft of a Restrictive Covenant will be drawn up on the title of the property, stipulating that the top floor of the main building be used solely for residential use. Concern about other types of undesirable commercial businesses occupying the property in the future.

Another restriction on the property would be only an Artisan businesscan occupy the premise, and that it be a pedestrian basedbusiness.

Reasons for keeping the business on the present property:

Being potters/artisans we need to create the artistic aura a visitor wants and enjoys when they come to our studio. Visitors like to be able to see the lifestyle of the artist meshed with their creative work. Our property is a quaint beautiful piece located in an enchanting area looking over the harbor. Here we can create the essence of what visitors want andremember. A commercial storefront or warehouse would not add to the charm of our business the way our present location will.

Our vision is to maintain the home based business so that we are athome and available for our children.

The Pier Street Committee is striving to develop Pier Street into a charming desirable street that will attract visitors. Attached is a letter from the President of the Committee expressing his support in having our home based working studio a part of Pier Street.

We are trying to blend the costs of both a needed house foundation/basement with an expansion of work space for the business.

Concern regarding noise vibration

Our business does not createunpleasantnoise, vibration or anything unsightly.

Concern regarding commercial trucks in lane

A commercial truck would come to our studio only once or twice in a 6 week period to off load clay.

All shipping out of the finished pottery is taken by the owners private vehicle to Canada Post Office.

How will we keep visitors coming up the trail be less visible to the neighbours.

The trail up from the Highway is on the north side of our property, more thana single lot(67 ft.) away from the bordering R-l property.

Large brickretainingwalls,cedarhedges, and the natural slope on the bank inhibits the neighbours view of most of the trail. Development Variance 1PERMIT DVP-03-02

District of Campbell River, Planning Services Department 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4C7 Tel. 250.286-5725, Fax. 250.286.5761

IssuedTo: Jan and Mike Sell (Permittee)

Address: 644 Island Highway, Campbell River BC V9W 2C3 (Address of Owner)

1. This Development Variance Permit is issued subject to compliance with all of the Bylaws of the Municipality applicable thereto, except as specifically varied or supplemented by this Permit.

2. This Development Variance Permit applies to and only to any and all buildings, structures and other development thereon to: Lot A, District Lot 73, Sayward District, Plan 37015 (644 Island Highway 19 A) PID #: 001-052-250.

The District of Campbell River Zoning Bylaw No. 2700 is varied as follows:

a)vary the side yard setback under Section 44.7 from the required 3.0 metres in the Commercial one zone to 1.20 metres from the north property line; b)vary the rear yard setback under Section 44.7 for the existing accessory building from the required 8.0 metres in the Commercial one zone to 1.31 metres from the west property line.

4. The land described herein shall be developed strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions and provisions of this Permit and any plans and specifications attached to this Permit, which shall form a part hereof.

5. This Permit is not a Building Permit.

AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION NO. PASSED BY COUNCIL ON THIS DAY OF

Municipal Clerk

Attachment: Schedule "A" Planning FileNo.: DVP-03-02

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301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5725; Fax: 250.286.5761

Development Variance Permit Application Comment Sheet

File: 6750-30 DVP-03-02 DATE SENT: January 21, 2003 CIVIC ADDRESS: 644 Island Highway

We have received an application for a Development Variance Permit and would appreciate your comments. If we do not receive a written response by February 11, 2003(3 weeks from mailing), we will assume your interests are unaffected.

Planning Services recommends that District Council approve PLANNING STAFF the request for Development Variance Permit for 644 Island COMMENTS: Highway 19 A to allow the owners to conform to the newly Date received: April 30, 2003 created commercial one zone approved by Council for the subject property.

BUILDING STAFF The Property should be included in the Downtown Specified COMMENTS: Parking Area. A DVP would give the parcel benefits without recovering costs.....Don Grant RBO Date received: Jan 21/03 1. District records indicate that the subject property is currently ENGINEERING STAFF serviced as follows: COMMENTS: One 100mm (4") sanitary sewer connection located 12.8m +/- south of the north property line Date received: Feb 6/03 One 19mm (3/4") water connection located 11.6m +/- south of the north property line No record of any storm drain connection - the proposed development calls for the construction of a basement. Such a structure will require a storm drain connection. The applicant shall be responsible to ensure that all services are adequate to meet the needs of the development. 2. The applicant has indicated that they currently employ 4 part- time employees along with their own full time employment for a total of 6 employees. A reduction in the number of parking stalls will provide inadequate parking for existing staff levels and will not provide any facilities for possible expanded staffing numbers. Further, as the west side of the property gains access through a lane and not a full road, there is no opportunity for any on-street parking. If the applicant is unable to provide adequate parking for current and future staffing levels, engineering services does not support the variance. 3. The issuance of a building permit will trigger the requirement for required services along the lane in accordance with the District's Frontage Improvement Bylaw No. 2709. All improvements are to be designed and constructed in accordance with the District's design standards and specifications. Ron Neufeld P:AApplications - Planning\DVPvDVP-03-02 644 Island Hwy\COMMENTS SHEEI.doc DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION & January 31, 2003 HIGHWAYS No objections to the proposal as submitted. COMMENTS: Lane MacDonald Date received:

FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF COMMENTS: No Objections. Ian Baikie

Date received: Jan.27/03 Stormwater management should be addressed to ensure that HABITAT STEWARD infrastructure presently onsite is adequate. On-site management of COMMENTS: suspended solids should be mitigated for through the use of a catchment basin. Where appropriate infiltration of on-site Date received: Feb 3/03 stormwater runoff should included as part of the design phase. Mike Roth Sean Roy, M.C.P., Planner CONTACT: Planning Services Department, District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7 Phone: 250 286-5742 Fax: 250 286-5761 Email: [email protected]

195 P:AApplications - Planning\DVPDVP-03-02 644 Island Hwy\COMMENTS SHEEI.doc DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER COMMUNITY SERVICES Planning Services Department 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5725; Fax: 250.286.5761

INFORMATION SHEET- FILE. DVP-03-02 DATE: February 10, 2003 CIVIC ADDRESS: 644 Island Highway

APPLICATION Development Variance Permit - This is an amendment to the previous DVP. TYPE: OWNER: Michael and Jan Sell

AGENT: N/A

LEGAL: Lot A, District Lot 73, Sayward District, Plan 37015

LOCATION: 644 Island Highway The applicant's are no longer applying for a Development Variance Permit to vary the parking requirement for the proposed business and residential land use. They have applied to amend the Downtown Specified Parking Area Bylaw 522 to include their property.

However, the applicant's are required to apply for a Development Variance Permit if the subject property is rezoned to Commercial one zone. The Development Variance Permit will vary their side yard setback from the north property line for the principal building and the accessory building and the rear yard setback from the west PROPOSAL: property line for the accessory building.

The applicant's have applied to vary the side yard setback from the required 3.0 metres in the Commercial one zone to 1.37 metres from the north property line.

The applicant's have applied to vary the rear yard setback for the existing accessory building from the required 8.0 metres in the Commercial one zone to 1.31 metres from the west property line.

PARCEL SIZE: 0.139 Hectare (0.343 acre) LOCATION MAP: Attached SITE PLAN: There is an existing single family dwelling on the subject property that the applicant's BACKGROUND propose to renovate to expand their business and an existing accessory building that INFORMATION: is used as part of the business. Neither building will conform to the setback requirements under the Commercial one zone (C-1). Sean Roy CONTACT: Phone: 250 286-5742 Fax 250 286-5761 Email:[email protected]

P:IApplications - PlanninglDVPIDVP-03-02 644 Island HwyISUMMARYSHEET.doc 4/30/2003 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES

File: DVP-03-04 TO: Administrator FROM: Pat Marples DATE: April 30, 2003 SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit for the Strathcona Gardens' sign at 225 South Dogwood Street described as Lot 1, DistrictLot 72 SaywardDistrict, PlanV1P62943.

Recommendation: 1.That Council grants Strathcona Gardens a variance to the sign bylaw requirements to allow 3d party signage.

That Council grants Strathcona Gardens a variance to relax the minimum clearance requirement of 2.13 meters (7 feet) for Freestanding Signs.

Council Policy: Sign Bylaw No. 2476, 1996

3.10 Prohibited Signs (vi) "an off site sign" (third-party signage)

5.02 Freestanding Signs (a) "The Sign shall have a minimum Clearance of 2.13 meters (7 feet)"

Summary: Strathcona Gardens requires a variance in order to allow for a newly designed sign and the addition of third party signage and to relax the clearance requirements for Freestanding Signs.

Background:

Initially, the proposal was for the logos to be included into their sign on the building. However, this option was rejected, at a committee level, because it was felt that the signs would create an impression a McDonalds restaurant was inside. Therefore, to be fair to each corporation neither logo would be allowed on the building and instead would be located on the sign in question.

Discussion: In part, the intention of the prohibition of "off site" signage is to prevent a proliferation of signage throughout the District. In this case, the inclusion of the to corporate logos (Coke and McDonalds) is a condition of their $10,000 donation towards helping pay for the new sign. In addition, the relatively small size of the logos will have little impact on the aesthetic layout of the sign.

The inclusion of the "minimum clearance" requirement is, in part, intended to prevent any blocking of the line-of-sight at intersections for safety reasons. In this case, the sign is located at the top of the bank

PAApplications - PlanningADVADVP-03-04 - 225 S Dogwood S 2Council 225 dogwood.doc 4/30/2003 overlooking the intersection and will in no way create a safety issue by blocking vehicular or pedestrian lines-of-sight.

In addition, the Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held and all those neighbours that attended were "all in favour" of the application.

Conclusion: Given the circumstances, the variance to the sign bylaw requirements to allow "off site" (3`d party) signage and the relaxation of the "minimum Clearance" requirement for Freestanding Signs are, in the opin of Planning Services, acceptable.

PatMarples, B.A. M.E.Des. Planner

PJM

Attachment Summary Sheet Comments Sheet Location Map Proposed Sign NPM Letter/Minutes Notification Letter/Results

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INFORMATION SHEET- FILE: DVP-03-04 DATE. March 26, 2003 CIVIC ADDRESS: 225 South Dogwood Street

Development Variance Permit for the Strathcona APPLICATION TYPE: Gardens ' sin. OWNER: Regional District of Comox Strathcona AGENT: Bill Reekie, Manager of Strathcona Gardens LOT 1 District Lot 72 Sayward Land District LEGAL: PLAN VIP62943

Northwest corner of lot at 225 South Dogwood Street. The `Free Standing' sign in question is at the corner of LOCATION: South Dogwood and Pinecrest, located at Strathcona Gardens' property, which is used to advertise Strathcona Gardens' activities and events.

To vary the sign bylaw requirements to allow 3rd party PROPOSAL: advertising and relax the clearance requirement for Freestanding Signs.

PARCEL SIZE: N/A LOCATION MAP: Attached SIGN DESIGN:

In 2002 a $10,000 agreement was reached with the Coca Cola Company and McDonald's Restaurants for which their logos would have to be displayed on the Strathcona Gardens' sign.

In the process of designing the sign, with the logos BACKGROUNDINFORMATION: included, District staff realized that the sign, as designed with the logos, would contravene the District's Sign Bylaw Section 3.10 (vi) as `Off Site Signage' (third party signage) as well as section 5.02(a) "minimum Clearance" requirements of 2.13m (7 feet).

P:IApplications - Planning\DVPIDVP-03-04 - 225 S Dogwooo tl8t;;YtMARY SHEET DVP-03-04.doc 4/24/2003 Considering the location of the sign on the top of the knoll at the intersection of Dogwood St. and Pinecrest Rd. the relaxation of the clearance requirements will not interfere with sight lines for pedestrians or traffic.

Furthermore, the proposed total Sign Area of approximately 8.4m (90 square feet) per face is within the requirements of the sign Bylaw.

Pat Marples, B.A. M.E.Des. CONTACT: Phone: 250 286-5750 Fax 250 286-5761 Email:[email protected]

200 P:IApplications - Planning\DVPIDVP-03-04 - 225 S Dogwood St\ SUMMARY SHEET DVP-03-04.doc 4/24/2003 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES

301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5725; Fax: 250.286.5761

Development Variance Permit Application Comment Sheet

File: DVP-03-04 DATE SENT: Mar 26/03 CIVIC ADDRESS: 225 S. Dogwood Street

We have received an application for a Development Variance Permit and would appreciate your comments. If we do not receive a written response by Apr 16/03 (3 weeks from mailing), we will assume your interests are unaffected.

PLANNING STAFF That council grants Strathcona Gardens a variance to the sign COMMENTS: 3d bylaw requirements to allow party signage. Date received: That council grants Strathcona Gardens a variance to relax the minimum clearance requirement of 2.13 meters (7 feet) for Freestanding Signs.

BUILDING STAFF If the proposed sign is replacing the existing sign, I have COMMENTS: no concerns. Gerry Lichtenfeld Date received: Mar 27/03 Based on the application submitted, it is Engineering ENGINEERING STAFF Services' understanding that the size and location of the COMMENTS: existing physical sign will not change but rather that there will be additional company logos added to the existing sign. Date received: Apr 17/03 Engineering Services has no objections to the development variance permit provided that the overall physical size of the sign is not increased. Ron Neufeld Pat Marples, ME.Des, Planner CONTACT: Planning Services Department, District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7 Phone: 250 286-5750 Fax: 250 286-5761 Email:[email protected]

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April 2, 2003

To The Neighbors

Re: Neighborhood Meeting Strathcona Gardens Mezzanine Room Tuesday April 15, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.

Strathcona Gardens has applied to The District of Campbell River for a Variance in The Sign Bylaw for the purpose of upgrading The Strathcona Gardens Sign which is located at The corner of S Dogwood and Pinecrest streets. The original sign was installed in or about 1980.

Strathcona Gardens has negotiated an agreementwith Cokeand MacDonalds in the amount of $10,000. The money will be used to upgrade the sign, which we believe is one of our best marketing tools. As part of the agreement, the two sponsors wish to have their logos on the sign. Unfortunately, the District of Campbell River Bylaw only permits third party advertising on certain signs. The Strathcona Gardens sign does not qualify. A copy of the proposed sign is included.

One of the requirements for the variance is to host a Neighborhood meeting. We hope you will attend.

Yours truly

Bill Reekie General Manager

204 A FUNCTION OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF COMOX-STRATHCONA Participating Member Municipalities District of Campbell River, Electoral Area "D" (Oyster Bay-Buttle Lake) Minute

Minutes of the Strathcona Gardens Neighborhood Meeting held Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at the Strathcona Gardens Complex, 225 South Dogwood St., Campbell River, BC commencing at 7:00 p.m.

PRESENT:Chair: - B. Matthews - Regional District of Comox-Strathcona

Staff: - R. Pehrsson - Recording Secretary - B. Reekie - General Manager, Strathcona Gardens

SIGN CHANGE AT CORNER OF DOGWOOD AND PINECREST

Mr. Matthews introduced Mr. Reekie, General Manager of Strathcona Gardens who explained the purpose of the meeting and some background to the changes that Strathcona Gardens would be making to the sign. 3 Neighbors were in attendance - all in favor.

TERMINATION

The meeting terminated at 7:14 p.m.

Recorded By: Confirmed By:

R. Pehrsson Director B. Matthews Recording Secretary Chair

205 District of bell River

File: DVP-03-04 April 16, 2003 NOTICE OF INTENT

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCEPERMIT NO. 03-04

RE: Development Variance Permit for Strathcona Gardens 225 South Dogwood Street, described as Lot 1, District Lot 72, Sayward District Plan VIP62943

The District of Campbell River is considering a Development Variance Permit application by Strathcona Gardens to vary the Sign Bylaw No. 2476, 1996. The applicant has applied to vary the sign bylaw requirements to allow 3Ta party signage and relax the clearance requirement of 2.13 meters (7 feet) for "Freestanding Signs", as shown on the attached drawing. Strathcona Gardens has two (2) corporate donors, who have provided funding, to update their existing sign. The variance will allow Strathcona Gardens include two (2) small logos for Coke and McDonalds on their new sign.

Council will consider the proposed Permit at its regular meeting on May 5, 2003. If you believe that your interest in the property is affected by this proposed variance, you may submit written comments to the Planning Services Department, District of Campbell River by April 28, 2003. Your written comments may be faxed to the Planning Services Department at 250-286-5761.

If the application for variance is approved, the District of Campbell River will issue Development Variance Permit No. 03-04 for Lot 1, District Lot 72, Sayward District Plan VIP62943.

You may inspect the proposed Permit between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from April 16, 2003 to April 28, 2003 at the Planning Services Department, District of Campbell River, 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4C7.

To obtain more information, contact Pat Marples at 250-286-5750.

DATED this 16'bday of April, 2003.

R. Paul Stanton, M.PL., M.C.I.P. Planning Services Manager

Attachment: Subject Property Map Proposed Sign 206

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File: DVP-03-04 TO: Administrator FROM: Pat Marples DATE: April 29, 2003 SUBJECT: Neighbourhood Notification - Development Variance Permit No. 03-04 Strathcona Gardens, 225 South Dogwood Street described as Lot 1, District Lot 72 Sayward District, Plan VIP62943.

Information Received: The Neighbourhood Notification was sent on April 16, 2003. There were no responses to this notice.

Pat Marples, B.A. M.E.Des. Planner

PAApplications - Planning\DVPvDVP-03-04 - 225 S Dogwood Stwotification Results.doc DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNINGSERVICES

File: ZON-03-05 TO: Administrator FROM: Planning Services Manager DATE: April 22, 2003 SUBJECT: TextAmendments to ZoningBylaw No. 2700

Recommendation: That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3026, 2003 (Bylaw no. 2700 text Amendments) receive 1s` and2nd reading and proceed public hearing.

Summary: Staff, have put forward a series of text amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 2700 to assist with the day-today administration of the zoning bylaw. These text amendments are necessary for the proper interpretation of specific sections of the bylaw, to bring the zoning bylaw into better consistency with the authority provided in the Local Government Act, with the overlying policies of the Official Community Plan. Some definitions are proposed for revision to bring them into consistency with the BC Building Code, while other new definitions are proposed, to assist in clarifying their intent where applicable within the bylaw.

Staff felt it was a good opportunity to improve certain sections of the zoning bylaw, which have created administrative difficulties due to inconsistencies with the BC Building Code, as well as the general lack of definitions frequently resulting in diverging interpretations, etc.

Discussion: The bylaw proposes a series of text amendments to: Part 2 - to clarify provisions for public utilities; remove the height restrictions for hedges that are unenforceable; provide alternatives for fencing and screening where required; and clarifying distinctions between principle use, secondary use and accessory buildings. Part 3 - amending permitted use and density provisions for the residential infill, the multi-family residential, and the comprehensive development area zones; to include repair shops and a maximum height limit for the Industrial two zone (I - 2); and, resolving setback and permitted use issues for the Airport one zone (A -1); Part 5 - amending as well as including new definitions to improve interpretation of the zoning bylaw by bringing it into greater consistency with the Local Government Act and the BC Building Code.

Conclusion: The amendments to the zoning bylaw are needed to bring about more consistent interpretation and administration of the bylaw, improve inconsistencies and ambiguities in the residential infill, multi-family residential, and the comprehensive development area zones which require improvement to permitted use, form and density of development provisions, and are otherwise inconsistent with the Local Government Act for development cost charge collection. _ -

P:1Applications - Planning\ZOMZON-03-05 -Bylaw 2700 Txt AmdJepos , eo Council.doc 4128/2003 Further, the yard setback requirements for lease areas at the Airport have proven cumbersome since all definitions for setbacks are defined as the distance from legal lot lines, but the lease areas are not legal lots, and road access is internal from lanes and driveways, rather than from public roads. This text amendment will improve development opportunities for lease areas at the airport by removing the unnecessary, onerous, and irrelevant lot line setback requirements.

As a final note, based on legal opinion, the height requirements for hedges have proven to be unenforceable. Removing this clause will bring the Zoning Bylaw into consistency with the intent of Section 903 of the Local Government Act.

Although Council has the authority to waive the public hearing requirements, because this amendment concerns some fairly comprehensive revisions to the text of the zoning bylaw, and since only one resident attended the neighbourhood public meeting, staff felt it appropriate to proceed with a public hearing.

Yours truly,

R. Paul Stanton,M.PL., MCIP Planning Services Manager

Attachments: 1. Bylaw No. 3026, 2003 2. Neighbourhood Public Meeting Results 3. Notice of Neighbourhood Public Meeting 4. Comments Sheet

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A BYLAW OF THE DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO AMEND ZONING BYLAW NO. 2700, 1998. WHEREAS pursuant to the Provisions of Section 903 of the Local Government Act in relation to zoning, the Council of the District of Campbell River is empowered to make regulations thereto; AND WHEREAS a Public Hearing was held or otherwise waived in accordance with the Local Government Act and notice of such Hearing or Waiving of Hearing has been given as required by Bylaw; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Campbell River, in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows: 1.That this Bylaw may be cited for all purposesas "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3026, 2003 (Bylaw No. 2700 Text Amendments)". 2.That Part 2 of Bylaw No. 2700 be amended by: i) deleting sub-section 4.2 and substituting the following: "4.2 Parks and public utilities, including public utilities maintained and operated by the District of Campbell River as well as those defined in the Utilities Commission Act, may be located in any zone in addition to the uses listed for that zone." ii) deleting sub-section 5.2 and substituting the following: "5.2 Only the following appurtenances may extend into a minimum requiredfront or rear yard+, or into a minimum required side yard+ that adjoins a street+.These appurtenances may extend to a maximum of 1.3 metres into the required yard: a) chimneys; b) roof overhangs (including gutters); c) steps; d) awnings; e) balconies, which are not enclosed to add usable floor area; f) porches which are not enclosed to add usable floor area; and g) exterior finish." iii) deleting sub-section 5.3 and substituting the following: "5.3 In a minimum required side yard+ that does not adjoin a street+, only chimneys, roof over-hangs (including gutters) and exterior finish may extend into a required yard. These appurtenances may extend to a maximum of 0.6 metres into the required yard." iv) deleting sub-sections 10.2, 10.4, 10.5 and 10.7, and substituting the following: "10.2The combined floor area+ of all accessory buildings+ on the lot+ must be less than 160 square metres." "10.4No accessory building+ may be located in the minimum required front yard+, side yard+, or side yard+ adjacent to a highway+ or a street+." "10.5deleted." "10.7deleted." 210 v) deleting sub-sections 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3, and substituting the following: "12.1 To determine the height+ of a fence+: Zoning Amendment Bylaw Page 2 of 11

a) Determine the grade+ of the area 1.0 metre on both sides of the fence+. b) Measure from the grade+ to the top of the fence+. 12.2 In residential zones, the maximum height+ of a fence+ is 1.8 metres, but within 5.0 metres of the front lot line+ the maximum height+ is 1.2 metres. 12.3 In all other zones, the maximum height+ of a fence+ is 1.8 metres except as per 13.2 of this Bylaw." vi) deleting sub-section 18.4 and substituting the following: 18.4The owner of a lot zoned commercial, industrial, multi-family, or public assembly must provide fencing+ or screening+ where the adjoining property is zoned for residential use." vii) deleting sub-section 19.3 and substituting the following" 19.3Sections 19.1 (c) to (x) inclusive do not apply to property within the Downtown Off-street Parking Specified Area, as identified in Appendix C: Downtown Off- street Parking Specified Area."

3.That Part 3 of Bylaw No. 2700 be amended by: i) deleting Section 34; "34. deleted"

ii) deleting sub-sections 37.1, 37.2 c), 37.9, 37.11 and 37.13, and substituting the following: "37.1On any lot+ the following uses are permitted: a) one single family residence+ with or without a secondary suite+, and/or one two family residence or duplex+, to a maximum of three dwelling units+ per lot+; or b) one triplex+ per lot; or c) multiplex+ (maximum 8 dwelling units per building+); or d) single wide mobile homes (maximum 2 per 0.5 hectare land area, to a maximum of 3 dwelling units+ per lot+); e) community care and/or social care facility+; f) agriculture, with the only sale of products being those grown on the property; g) silviculture+; h) commercial nursery; i) riding academy." "37.2 c) The minimum lot area+ shall be 500 square metres for lots with indefeasible title, or an average of 400 square metres per bare land strata lot, with municipal water and sewer." "37.9Yards+ for 37.2 c) must have the following minimum dimensions: i) Front yard+: minimum 4.0 metres, except to the front of carports or garages, which shall be minimum 5.0 metres; ii) Rear yard+: 211 minimum 7.0 metres; iii) Side vard+: minimum 1.5 metres: Zoning Amendment Bylaw Page 3 of 11

iv) Side yard+ adjoining a street+ minimum 3.5 metres; v) Front yard+ or side yard+ adjoining a highway+ minimum 4.5 metres. Notwithstanding 37.9 iii) above, a zero side yard+ is permitted for attached dwelling units+ in a bare land strata subdivision." "37.11 Total usable open space+ shall be minimum 15% of the lot area+." "37.13 deleted"

iii) deleting sub-sections 38.1, 38.2, 38.4, 38.6 a), 38.7 and 38.8, and substituting the following: "38.1 On any lot+ the following uses are permitted: a.one single family residence+ with or without a secondary suite+, and/or one two family residence or duplex+, to a maximum of three dwelling units+ per lot+; or b.one tri-plex+; or c.multiplex+ (maximum 8 dwelling units+ per building+); or d.single wide mobile homes (maximum 2 per 0.5 hectare, to a maximum of 3 dwelling units+ per lot+); e.community care and/or social care facility+." 38.2 The minimum lot area+ area shall be 500 square metres for lots with indefeasible title, or an average of 400 square metres per bare land strata lot+, with municipal water and sewer" "38.4deleted" "38.6 a) Yards+ in this zone must have the following minimum dimensions: i) Front yard+: minimum 5.0 metres; ii) Rear yard+: minimum 5.0 metres; iii) Side yard+: minimum 3.0 metres; iv) Side yard+ adjoining a highway+ minimum 4.5 metres; Notwithstanding 38.6 a) iii) above, a zero side yard+ is permitted for attached dwelling units+ in a bare land strata subdivision." "38.7The maximum height+ of a principle building+ is 10.0 metres." "38.8Total usable open space+ shall be minimum 15% of the lot area+."

iv) deleting sub-sections 39.1, 39.2, 39.4, 39.6, 39.7 and 39.8, and substituting the following: "39.1 On any lot+, the following uses are permitted: a. one single family residence+ with or without a secondary suite+, and/or one two family residence or duplex+, to a maximum of three dwelling units+ per lot+; or b. one tri-plex+; or c.multiplex+ (maximum 12 dwelling units+ per building+); d.community care and/or social care facility+." "39.2The minimum lot area+ area shall be 500 square metres for lots with indefeasible title, or an average of 400 square metres per bare land strata lot+, with municipal water and sewer." "39.4deleted" Zoning Amendment Bylaw Page 4 of 11

"39.6Yards+ in this zone must have the following minimum dimensions: i) Front yard+: minimum 5.0 metres; ii) Rear yard+: minimum 5.0 metres; iii) Side yard+: minimum 3.0 metres; iv) Side yard+ adjoining a highway+ minimum 4.5 metres; Notwithstanding 39.6 iii) above, a zero side yard+ is permitted for attached dwelling units+ in a bare land strata subdivision." "39.7The maximum height+ of a principle building+ is 15.0 metres." "39.8Total usable open space+ shall be minimum 15% of the lot area+."

v) deleting sub-sections 40.1, 40.2, 40.3, 40.4, 40.5, 40.6 and 40.7, and substituting the following: "40.1On any lot+, the following uses are permitted: a.one single family residence+ with or without a secondary suite+, and/or one two family residence or duplex+, to a maximum of three dwelling units+ per lot+; or b.one tri-plex+; or c.multiplex+ (maximum 8 dwelling units+ per building+); d.community care and/or social care facility+." "40.2The minimum lot area+ area shall be 1,000 square metres for lots with indefeasible title, or an average of 300 square metres per bare land strata lot+, with municipal water and sewer." "40.3The maximum density permitted is 25 dwelling units+ per hectare, plus up to 10 additional dwelling units+ per hectare where 80% or more of the required parking is underground." "40.4The maximum lot coverage+ of all buildings is 65%." "40.5Yards+ in this zone must have the following minimum dimensions: i) Front yard+: minimum 8.0 metres ii)Rear yard+: minimum 8.0 metres iii) Side yard+: minimum 3.0 metres iv) Side yard adjoining a street+: minimum 3.5 metres v)Side yard adjoining a highway+: minimum 4.5 metres Notwithstanding the above, a zero side yard+ is permitted for attached dwelling units+ in a bare land strata subdivision." "40.6 The maximum height+ of a principal building+ is 10.0 metres." "40.7Total usable open space+ shall be minimum 10% of the lot area."

vi) deleting sub-sections 41.1, 41.3, 41.4, 41.5, 41.6 and 41.7, and substituting the following: "41.1 On any lot+, the following uses are permitted: a.multiplex+; b.community care and/or social care facility+." "41.3The maximum density permitted is 50 dwelling units+ per hectare, plus up to 10 additional dwelling units+ per hectare where 80% or more of the required parking is underground." Zoning Amendment Bylaw Page 5 of 11

"41.4The maximum lot coverage+ of all buildings is 65%." "41.5Yards+ in this zone must have the following minimum dimensions: i) Front yard+: minimum 8.0 metres ii)Rear yard+: minimum 8.0 metres iii) Side yard+: minimum 3.0 metres iv) Side yard adjoining a street+: minimum 3.5 metres v)Side yard adjoining a highway+: minimum 4.5 metres Notwithstanding the above, a zero side yard+ is permitted for attached dwelling units in a bare land strata subdivision." "41.6 The maximum height+ of a principal building+ is 13.0 metres." "41.7Total usable open space+ shall be minimum 15% of the lot area."

vii)deleting sub-sections 42.1, 42.3, 42.4, 42.5, 42.6 and 42.7, and substituting the following: "42.1On any lot+, the following uses are permitted: a.multiplex+; b.community care and/or social care facility+." "42.3The maximum density permitted is 75 dwelling units+ per hectare, plus up to 10 additional dwelling units+ per hectare where 80% or more of the required parking is underground." "42.4The maximum lot coverage+ of all buildings is 50%." "42.5Yards+ in this zone must have the following minimum dimensions: i) Front yard+: Minimum 8.0 metres ii)Rear yard+: Minimum 8.0 metres iii) Side yard+: Minimum 3.0 metres iv) Side yard+ adjoining a street+: Minimum 3.5 metres v)Side yard+ adjoining a highway+: Minimum 4.5 metres Notwithstanding the above, a zero side yard+ is permitted for attached dwelling units+ in a bare land strata subdivision." "42.6 The maximum height+ of a principal building+ is 18.5 metres." "42.7 Total usable open space+ shall be minimum 15% of the lot area."

viii) deleting sub-sections 43.1, 43.3, 43.4, 43.5, 43.6 and 43.7, and substituting the following: "43.1 On any lot+, the following uses are permitted: a.multiplex+; b.community care and/or social care facility+." "43.3The maximum density permitted is 100 dwelling units+ per hectare, plus up to 10 additional dwelling units+ per hectare where 80% or more of the required parking is underground." "43.4The maximum lot coverage+ of all buildings is 65%." "43.5Yards+ in this zone must have the following minimum dimensions: i) Front yard+: Minimum 8.0 metres Zoning Amendment Bylaw Page 6 of 11

ii)Rear yard+: Minimum 8.0 metres iii) Side yard+: Minimum 3.0 metres iv) Side yard+ adjoining a street+: Minimum 3.5 metres v)Side yard+ adjoining a highway+: Minimum 4.5 metres Notwithstanding the above, a zero side yard+ is permitted for attached dwelling units+ in a bare land strata subdivision." "43.6 The maximum height+ of a principal building+ is 25.0 metres." "43.7Total usable open space+ shall be minimum 15% of the lot area."

deleting sub-section 45.1 w) and substituting the following: "w) multiplex+"

x) deleting sub-section 50.1 v) and substituting the following: "w) accessory dwelling unit+"

xi) deleting sub-section 51.1 k) and substituting the following: "k) accessory dwelling unit+"

xii) including a new sub-section 51.1 m), as follows: "m) repair shop"

xiii) re-numbering sub-section 51.6 Parking and outdoor storage to 51.7, and including a new sub-section 51.6, as follows: "Building height 51.6The maximum height+ of a principle building+ is 12.0 metres."

xiv) deleting sub-section 52.1 f) and substituting the following: "f) accessory dwelling unit+"

xv) Including the following to the permitted uses for the Airport one zone (A-1), sub- section 53.1, as follows: 11p) manufacturing, assembly, disassembly, processing, or packaging of materials and goods"

xvi) deleting sub-sections 53.4 and 53.5 and substituting the following: "53.4Yard and lease area setback requirements shall be in accordance with Transport Canada Airport Regulations, and spatial separation requirements of the BC Building Code.

53.5 Deleted" 215 Zoning Amendment Bylaw Page 7 of 11

xvii) deleting sub-section 55.1.2 a) and substituting the following: "a) all permitted uses in sub-section 46.1 for the C - 3 zone, except that a residential multiplex+ may be constructed above commercial or in separate buildings+, with a maximum permitted density for residential dwelling units+ of 25 dwelling units+ per hectare, plus up to 10 additional dwelling units+ per hectare where 80% or more of the required parking is underground."

xviii) deleting sub-section 55.3.1 c) and d), and substituting the following: "c) accessory dwelling unit+ d) multiplex+, above, or in separate buildings+ from commercial or industrial uses, with a maximum permitted density for residential dwelling units+ of 50 dwelling units+ per hectare, plus up to 10 additional dwelling units+ per hectare where 80% or more of the required parking is underground."

xix) deleting sub-section 55.3.6 and substituting the following: "55.3.6 The maximum height+ of a principal building+ is 13.0 metres."

xx) deleting sub-section 55.4.1 a) and substituting the following: "a) multiplex+"

xxi) deleting sub-section 55.4.3 and substituting the following: "55.4.3 the maximum density permitted for a multiplex+ is 75 dwelling units+ per hectare, plus up to 10 additional dwelling units+ per hectare where 80% or more of the required parking is underground."

4.That Part 5 of Bylaw No. 2700 be amended by: i) deletingthedefinitionsfor"dwelling unit", "highway', "lot" "screening", "street',"suite,secondary`,"yard,front","yard,rear",and "yard,side", and substituting the following:

dwelling unit means a suite operated as a housekeeping unit, used or intended to be used as a domicile by one or more persons and usually containing cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities. highway includes a public road or road right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the Province of British Columbia, as well as local roads or road rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of the District of Campbell River, intended as collector or arterial roads to carry larger volumes of traffic beyond the immediate area. lot means an area of land designated as a separate and distinct entity on a legally recorded subdivision plan or description filed under the land Title Act or Strata Property Act in the Land Title Office or surveyecLtwicfer the Land Act. screening means the planting of hedges or shrubs, which masks the view of the area, which it encloses. Zoning Amendment Bylaw Page 8 of 11

suite, secondary means an additional dwelling unit a) having a total floor area of not more than 90 m2 in area, b) having a floor area less than 40% of the habitable floor space of the building, c) locatedwithina buildingofresidentialoccupancy containing only one other dwelling unit, and d) located in and part of a building which is a single real estate entity. street includes a public road or road right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the District of Campbell River, intended as a local road, to carry lesser volumes of traffic and serving only the immediate area, exclusive of private rights-of-way, easements or lanes. yard, front the yard requirement extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line of the lot and the setback to any building or structure, running parallel with the front lot line.

street yard, rear the yard requirement extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line of the lot and the setback to any building or structure, running parallel with the rear lot line.

street yard, side the yard requirement extending from the front yard to the rear yard and between the side lot line of the lot and the setback to any building or structure, running parallel with the side lot line.

introducing the following new definitions into their appropriate alphabetic order: fencing a closed wooden, masonry, concrete, metal, or metal and plastic fence uniformly painted, constructed of durable materials and maintainedingood conditionfreeof advertisingmaterials, displays or notices. four-plex a multiplex containing four dwelling units. lane an unnamed, secondary right-of-way, which may provide rear or side yard access to a lot.217 lot coverage the area of a lot covered by buildings and structures, driveways and parking areas, expressed as a percentage. Zoning Amendment Bylaw Page 9 of 11

multiplex a building containing four or more residential dwelling units either with individual accesses or common accesses or hallways, and may include a four-plex, apartments, townhouses, row housing, or patio homes for rental occupancy, or for common ownership in accordance with the Strata Property Act. open space means an open area not occupied by any buildings or structures or impervious surfaces, and may include recreational areas, paths, landscape areas and features. residence, primary a permitted single family residence on a lot. resort means a tourist establishment providing lodging and sleeping accommodations for the general public, and providing facilities for the serving of meals, and furnishing equipment, supplies or services to personsinconnection with outdoor recreational activities. residence, secondary a permitted second single-family residence on the same lot. setback the distance between the lot line and the exterior of a building or structure (see related definitions for yard) measured from the lot line to the exterior face of the foundation, except for those matters and items specifically excluded or permitted as exemptions elsewhere in this bylaw. suite means a single room or series of rooms of complementary use, operated under a single tenancy, and includes dwelling units, individualguest roomsinmotels,hotels,boarding houses, rooming houses and dormitories as well as individual stores and individual or complementary rooms for business and personal services occupancies. tri-plex a building containing three dwelling units with a common wall or ceiling/floor, located side by side or one above the other. use means the purpose or activities for which land, buildings and structuresaredesigned,arranged,intended,occupiedor maintained.

5.That Appendix C to Bylaw No. 2700 is herein deleted, and replaced by Appendix C: Downtown Off-street Parking Specified Area, attached herein as Schedule 'A' and forming part of this bylaw. 6.That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby empowered to do all things necessary to give effect to this Bylaw.

Read a first time on the day of ,200

Read a second time on the day of ,200

Waived By way of resolution number," -dated -this day ,2063, Council has waived Public requirements for the Public Hearing in accordance with Section 893 of the Local Government Hearing Act, and, Section 3 8) of the Planning Procedures Bylaw No. 2989, 2002. (use this paragraph and A Public Hearing was advertised in two issues of the delete the one below) on the 8day of ,200 and on the 21 day of ,200 to be held on the day of ,200 Zoning Amendment Bylaw Page 10 of 11

I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the original Bylaw as passed by two readings of

same as outlined above. Dated this day of ,200 in Campbell River, B.C. Highways approval required: Yes Planning Services Manager, District of Campbell River

Approved under Section 54(2) of the Highway Act this day of , 200

For trister of,Highv ys File Number for Highways:

Read a third time on the day of ,200

Adopted on the day of ,200

MAYOR

CLERK

219 Zoning Amendment Bylaw Page 11 of 11

Schedule "A" to Bylaw 3026 Appendix C: Downtown Off -Street Parking Specified Area

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220 NEIGHBOURHOOD PUBLIC MEETING RESULTS

Meeting held: Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 7:00 pm Council Chambers, Municipal Hall

The meeting took place from 7:00 pm to approximately 8:00 pm. Only one resident attended the meeting, that being Mr. Alan McPherson of 960 Evergreen Road. Mr. McPherson was primarily concerned with the proposed changes to the Residential Infill zones. The Planning Services Manager provided Mr. McPherson with an overview of the proposed changes and the reasons for the changes. Mr. McPherson seemed generally satisfied that the changes would not effect his desire to subdivide his property for residential lots for single family homes, and that there was still some flexibility with those zones for the type of development which could proceed. Otherwise, no other concerns were expressed.

R. Paul Stanton,M.PL., MCIP Planning Services Manager

221 Neighbourhood Public Meeting Thursday, April 24, 2003 Time: 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C.

There are a series of text amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2700 proposed in Bylaw 3026 which are as follows:

Part 2 - to clarify provisions for public utilities; remove height restrictions on hedges which are unenforceable; provide alternatives for fencing and screening where required; clarifying distinctions between principle use, secondary use and accessory buildings.

Part 3 - amending permitted use and density provisions for the residential infill, the multi-family residential, and the comprehensive development area zones; and resolving setback and permitted use issues for the Airport one zone (A 1);

Part 5 - amending as well as including new definitions to improve interpretation of the zoning bylaw by bringing it into greater consistency with the Local Government Act and the BC Building Code For further information or to view proposal contact. District of Campbell River Campbell River Planning Services Department (250)286-5725 ,°':

222 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNINGSERVICES

301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B, C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5725; Fax: 250.286,5761

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application Comment Sheet

File: ZON-03-05 DATE SENT: April 7, 2003 Text Amendment: Zoning Bylaw 2700, 1998

We have received an application for a Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment and would appreciate your comments. If we do not receive a written response by April 28, 2003 (3 weeks from mailing), we will assume your interests are unaffected.

That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3026, 2003 (Bylaw no. PLANNING STAFF 2700 text Amendments) receive 1St and 2d reading and COMMENTS: Date received: April 28, 2003 proceed public hearing. 12.2, we have situations where there is a lane at the back of a BUILDING STAFF corner lot. If the fence is allowed 1.8 meters high, (5'-10 3/4") it will COMMENTS: block off the sight triangle where the lane meets the arterial, Date received: Apr 8/03 collector or local road. 18.4, zoned for residential use and residential zone are two distinct identities. The way this is proposed, it will require screening between all adjoining commercial, industrial, institutional and CD zones as these zones allow "residential use" 51.1, I am still concerned that "repair shop" is not a permitted use in this zone when most of the buildings in the !-2 zone are used for this purpose. It is a permitted use in both the 1-1 and 1-3 zones. 55.1.2 a), this is an example of a commercial zone allowing residential use, i.e. screening issue. GerryLichtenfeld

ENGINEERING STAFF COMMENTS: Date received:

Clarification of 'setback' and 'permitted uses' will assist in HABITAT STEWARD determining appropriate land use requirements for developments COMMENTS: adjacent to sensitive habitats. Date received: Apr 14/03 Utilization of vegetation (hedges) as part of the form and character of the Campbell River Airport should be encouraged and pursued as part of a landscaping program. Vegetation provides soil stability, acts as a filter of heavy metals and water borne contaminants (deicing chemicals & pesticides) and can act as an aesthetic buffer. The District of Campbell River has acknowledged the use of 'Naturescape principles' in its open spaces and should encourage the use of these principles where appropriate. Mike Roth

MINISTRY OF April 8, 2003 TRANSPORTATION & No objections to the proposal as submitted. HIGHWAYS Original signed by COMMENTS: Lane MacDonald 223 Date received: A pr 8/03 P: (Applications - PlanningkZOMZON-03-05 - Bylaw 2700 TxtAmdsICOMMENTS SHEET.doc AIRPORT MANAGER COMMENTS: Date received: I have no comments on this. PROPERTY SERVICES SUPERVISOR Rob COMMENTS: Date received: A pr 8/03 R. Paul Stanton, M.PL., M.C.I.P., CONTACT: Planning Services Manager Planning Services Department, District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7 Phone: 250 286-5730 Fax: 250 286-5761 Email: aul.stantondcr.ca

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FILE: DVP-03-05 TO: Administrator FROM: Sean Roy DATE: April 16, 2003 SUBJECT: Development Variance Permit Application

Recommendation: 1.That Council approve Development Variance Permit DVP-03-05 application submitted by Scott G. Melton on Lot 1, Section 31, Township 1, Comox District, Plan 23641(1245 Merecroft Road) to vary Zoning Bylaw 2700 as follows:

a)The maximum combined floor area for all accessory buildings required under Section 9.2 be varied from 75M2to 160 m2. b) The maximum size for an accessory building under Section 9.4 be varied from the required 55M2to 82 m2. c)The maximum height of an accessory building under Section 9.5 be varied from the required 4.5 metres, only where the roof pitch matches the roof pitch of the principal building, to 5.1 metres.

Council Policy: Zoning Bylaw Number 2700

Section 9.0 9.2 The combinedfloor area+of allaccessory buildings+on thelot+must be less than 75 square metres or10%of thelot area+,whichever is smaller. 9.4 The maximum size for anaccessory building+is 55.0 square metres maximum size. 9.5 The maximumheight+of theaccessory building+is 4.0 metres, or 4.5 metres if the roof pitch matches the roof pitch of the principalbuilding+. Summary: The owner would like to construct a 24.6' x 36' (885.6 square feet) shop for the storage and restoration of vintage cars.

Background: The subject property is zoned Residential infill two zone (Ri-2) in Zoning Bylaw 2700, 1998.

The owner conducted a Neighbourhood Public Meeting on April 25, 2003 at his home and two neighbours attended the meeting. One neighbour responded favourably to the Development Variance Permit proposal and one neighbour was concerned about the potential for junk cars that may result from having the shop and that this may devalue her property (see attached minutes).

The Planning Services Department received one letter of objection to the proposed Development Variance Permit application from the surrounding neighbourhood (100 metre radius). The letter states that the lady is concerned with the number of old wrecked vehicles and junk that may accumulate as a result

P:\Applications - Planning\DVP'DVP-03-051245 Merecroft\Report.d 4/30/200316/03 of the variance. The lady would like assurance that there will be a controlled limit as to how many wrecked vehicles there will be piled up on the subject property.

Discussion: The proposed Development Variance Permit will allow the applicant to store and restore his vintage cars on his property. The property is 2.0 acres and the larger shed will not affect the maximum lot coverage of 65% (see attached owner's letter).

As per the letter received, Planning Services has regulation in place, which is identified on the Development Variance Permit that states that the salvage, repair, maintenance or sale of motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines or sale of partsshall notbe permitted as a home-based business on this property. Stock cars and dismantled or wrecked vehicles must be parked in a carport, side yard, or rear yard and effectively screened by a tarpaulin.

On this property only the following may be parked or stored in the open: One dismantled or wrecked vehicle for a period of not more than 30 successive days.

Conclusion: Planning Services recommends that District Council approve the request for Development Variance Permit for 1245 Merecroft Road.

Respectfully submitted,

Sean RoyB.A. M.C.P Planner

Attachments: Owner's Letter Letter of Complaint Subject Property Map Site Plan Neighbourhood Public Meeting Minutes Development Variance Permit Comment Sheet Information Sheet

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Application for variances for proposed shop at 1245 Merecroft Road

We the registered owners of the 2.1 acre property at 1245 Merecroft Road wish to build a 24'-6" x 36'shop for home hobby use (in particular for restoration of vintage cars).

In order to build this shop, three variances from current building regulations are required;

1.The maximum floor area required of an accessory building to be 82 square meters (zoning regulations currently limits this to 55.0 sq. meters) 2. The combined floor area of all buildings on a lot must be less than 160 square meters (zoning regulations currently limit this to 75 sq. meters). 3. The maximum height of an accessory building is 5.1 meters if the roof pitch matches the roof pitch of the principal building (zoning regulations currently limits this to 4.5 meters).

Neighbouring lots directly adjacent to this property (all 2 or more acres in size) have similar to or larger shops/barns built on them than the shop proposed in this application.

The proposed shop constitutes less than I% of the lot area. The total of the accessory buildings including the shop would constitute less than 2% of the lot area. The total building area including the principal residence and the accessory buildings including the proposed shop would cover only about 3% of the total lot area.

This shop would not be out of place given the rural nature of the area and the fact that adjacent acreages have similar or larger sized shops/barns.

Even with the proposed shop being built, the total area covered by all accessory buildings on this property would be less than 2% of the total lot area which ensures that the lot is not overcrowded.

Please see the attached11" x 17"scale drawing of the lot showing the location and orientationof thepresent buildings plus the proposed shop.

Thankyou for your consideration of this request.

Candice and Scott Melton 1245 Merecroft Road Campbell River, B.C Lynda von Poser,501 Trask Rd., Campbell River, I3C, V9W 6B2 Canada

Phone250-286-4077 Fax 250-286-1773

April 29, 2003

Districtof Campbell River

Attention:Planning Services Department

Re. Development Variance Permit 1245 Merecroft Road Lot 1, Section31, Township 1,ComroxDistrict, Plan 23641

To whomit may Concern:

We are the owners of the property on 501- Trask Road, which is behind the above said property, This road is also one of the main access entrances to Beaver Lodge Park Lands. We do not object to the variances for the building itself theses people are asking for. Our concerns are with the number of old wrecked carsand junkthat will accommodate this hobby. Right now there are four old wreckedcars alongthe property facing Trask Road. AT this time of year once the leaves are on the trees they are not so visible. Once fall comes around, winter and early spring, these old car wrecks give the loth of an Auto Wreckers Yard. We would like some kind of assurancethat there will be a controlledlimit asto how many there will be piled up there. Maybe a fence, although when I spoke with Mr. Melton about this he wasnot infavour of doing that, As Trask Road is one of the entrances to the park it may be in everyone's best interests if some sort ofagreement ismade with the city to ensure this area doesn't become an eyesore for us or the public. If the back of this property does stock pile too many old wrecksit then no longer looks residential but commercial. This in itself could devalue our property and take away from the beautiful entrance to everyone's park.

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Subject: Minutes of April 28 Neighborhood meeting re: Addition of shop at 1245 Merecroft Road:

Present: (at different times)

1.Lynda Van Poser: Not concerned about the building as such. Her concern is the potential for junk cars that may result from having the shop and that this might devalue her property.

2.Bruce Malone: Has no problem with the proposed shop.

These were the only two to attend the meeting. However I have spoken with Jana Watt and Dan and Lynn Wickham on other occasions. They have no problem with the shop as proposed.

Scott Melton Development Variance PERMIT DVP-03-05

District of Campbell River, Planning Services Department 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4C7 Tel. 250.286-5725, Fax. 250.286.5761

IssuedTo: Scott Melton (Permittee)

Address: 1245 Merecroft Road, Campbell river, B.C. V9W 6B2 (Address of Owner)

1. This Development Variance Permit is issued subject to compliance with all of the Bylaws of the Municipality applicable thereto, except as specifically varied or supplemented by this Permit.

2. This Development Variance Permit applies to and only to any and all buildings, structures and other development thereon to: Lot 1, Section 31, Township 1, Comox District, Plan 23641 (1245 Merecroft Road) PID #: 003-137-040.

3. The District of Campbell River Zoning Bylaw No. 2700 is varied as follows:

a)The maximum combined floor area for all accessory buildings required under Section 9.2 in Zoning Bylaw be varied from 75 m2 to 160 m2. b)The maximum size for an accessory building be varied from the required 55 m2 under Section 9.4 in Zoning Bylaw to 82 m2. c)The maximum height of an accessory building be varied from the required 4.5 metres only where the roof pitch matches the roof pitch of the principal building under Section 9.5 in Zoning Bylaw to 5.1 metres.

The salvage, repair, maintenance or sale of motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines or sale of parts shall not be permitted as a home-based business on this property.

4. On this property only the following may be parked or stored in the open: One dismantled or wrecked vehicle for a period of not more than 30 successive days.

5. Stock cars and dismantled or wrecked vehicles must be parked in a carport, side yard, or rear yard and effectively screened by a tarpaulin.

6. The land described herein shall be developed strictly in accordance with the terms and conditions and provisions of this Permit and any plans and specifications attached to this Permit, which shall form a part hereof.

7. This Permitis not a Building Permit.

AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION NO. PASSED BY COUNCIL ON THIS DAY OF

Municipal Clerk Attachment: Schedule "A" PlanningFile No.: DVP-03-05 232 P:\Applications - Planning\DVP\DVP-03-05 1245 Merecroft\Development Variance Permit.doc DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PLANNING SERVICES

301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5725; Fax: 250.286.5761

Development Variance Permit Application Comment Sheet

File: DVP-03-05 DATE SENT: Mar 26/03 CIVIC ADDRESS: 1245 Merecroft Road

The proposed Development Variance Permit will allow the PLANNING STAFF applicant to store and restore his vintage cars on his property. COMMENTS: The property is 2.0 acres and the larger shed will not affect Date received: March 26, 2003 the maximum lot coverage of 65%. As per the letter received, Planning Services has regulation in place, which is identified on the Development Variance Permit that states that the salvage, repair, maintenance or sale of motor vehicles or motor vehicle engines or sale of parts shall not be permitted as a home-based business on this property. Stock cars and dismantled or wrecked vehicles must be parked in a carport, side yard, or rear yard and effectively screened by a tarpaulin.

On this property only the following may be parked or stored in the open: One dismantled or wrecked vehicle for a period of not more than 30 successive days.

BUILDING STAFF It looks as if a full road allowance exists so an increase in front yard set back, as required under Section 7 of the Zoning COMMENTS: Bylaw may not be required. Date received: Mar 27/03 Gerry Lichtenfeld District records indicate that the subject property is serviced ENGINEERING STAFF as follows: COMMENTS: One 100mm (4") sanitary sewer connection located 8.2m +1- west of the east property line Date received: Apr 17/03 One 25mm (1") water connection located 1.1 m +/- west of the east property line No record of any storm drain connection The Official Community Plan and the District's Road Classification Plan identify Merecroft Road as a major road. Accordingly, the building setbacks to the proposed shop

P:AApplications - Planning\DVPVDVP-03-051245 Merecroft\COMMEN7 41/r 1 l-doc should be adequate to allow for a future 2.5m widening of the Merecroft Road right-of-way and should further provide for a future corner truncation at the intersection of Merecroft and Trask. Engineering Services would support any voluntary road dedication by the applicant at this stage. Ron Neufeld FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF COMMENTS:

Date received: Sean Roy, BA, M.C.P., Planner CONTACT: Planning Services Department, District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7 Phone: 250 286-5742 Fax: 250 286-5761 Email: [email protected]

P:Vpplications - Planning\DVPvDVP-03-051245 Merecroft\COMMENT SHEET.doc DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER COMMUNITY SERVICES Planning Services Department 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C. V9W 4C7 Telephone: 250.286.5725; Fax: 250.286.5761

INFORMATION SHEET- FILE: DVP-03-05 DATE: March 26, 2003 CIVIC ADDRESS. 1245 Merecroft Road

APPLICATION TYPE: Development Variance Permit

OWNER: Scott G. Melton

AGENT: N/A Lot 1, Section 31, Township 1, Comox District, Plan LEGAL: 23641. LOCATION: 1245 Merecroft Road The owner would like to construct a 24.6' x 36' (885.6 square feet) shop for the storage and restoration of vintage cars. In order to build this shop it is necessary to vary the following: 1. The maximum combined floor area for all accessory buildings required under Section 9.2 in Zoning Bylaw be varied from 75 metres squared to 160 square metres. PROPOSAL: 2. The maximum size for an accessory building be varied from the required 55 metres square under Section 9.4 in Zoning Bylaw to 82 square metres. 3. The maximum height of an accessory building be varied from the required 4.5 metres if the roof pitch matches the roof pitch of the principal building under Section 9.5 in Zoning Bylaw to 5.1 metres. PARCEL SIZE: 0.837 Hectare LOCATION MAP: SITE PLAN: Attached

The subject property is zoned Residential infill two zone BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Ri-2 inZoningBylaw 2700, 1998. Sean Roy CONTACT: Phone: 250 286-5742 Fax 250 286-5761 Email:[email protected]

1:9315 P:IApplications - Planning\DVPIDVP-03-05 1245 MerecroftlSUMMARY SHEET.doc 4/30/2003 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7 Tel: 250-286-5700 Fax: 250-28 Attention: Legislative Services Department

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I/We hereby acknowledge that if approvalis grantedand a permitissued,that allterms,conditions and regulationsf thpermit identified on the reverse of this application must be fully complied with.

Q&LLZ6,;00o Applint's Signature Date of Applica on

OFFICE USE ONLY: DEPARTMENT/AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS FOR COMMENTS: RCMP (286-3983) PUBLIC WORKS (286-4046) FIRE DEPART. (286-6741) TRANSIT (287-7488) AMBULANCE (286-0090) ENGINEERING (286-5762)

LEISURE SERV. (830-0164) BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OTHER Comments:

Your department's comments are requested in regard to this application. If no response is received b the Legislative Services Department, we will assume you haveno ob ections. O l' USE ON YES NO (copy attached) Insurance Certificate Application to Council Date: Approval Received Date: Applicant Notified of Approval

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OFFICE USE ONLY: DEPARTMENT/AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS FOR COMMENTS:

RCMP (286-3983) PUBLIC WORKS (286-4046) FIRE DEPART. (286-6741) TRANSIT (287-7488) AMBULANCE (286-0090) ENGINEERING (286-5762)

LEISURE SERV. (830-0164) BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OTHER Comments:

Your department's comments are requested in regard to this application. If no response is received by the Le islative Services Department, we will assume you have no objections.

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OFFICE USE ONLY: DEPARTMENT/AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS FOR COMMENTS:

RCMP (286-3983) PUBIC WORKS (286-4046) FIRE DEPART. (286-6741) TRANSIT (287--7488) AMBULANCE (286-0090) ENGINEERING (286-5762) LEISURE SERV. BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OTHER Comments:

Your department's comments are requested in regard to this application. If no response is received by the Legislative Services Department, we will assume you have no op ections. t PME E ONLY YES NO (copy attached) insurance Certificate Application to Council Date: Approval Received Date: Applicant Notified of Approval

Ci,\1"emulate ll..egislativcScrviccsll^vrrnti\SPECIAL l:,VEN'I' APPLICATION,dot Thursday, April 10,2003

District of Campbell River 000000000 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4C7

Your Fite: 4500.011 PPER

Attention-, Kaylene Simmons Deputy Clerk

Dear Ms. Simmons:

Re: Special Event Permit

We would like to apply to the District for approval to use municipal property to hold the annual Children's Festival on July 1, 2003.

The location of theFestival will be Shoppers Row from 11th Avenue to 13th Avenue as well as the areas surrounding the Art Gallery and Including part of the parking lot at Tyee Plaza. We would like to close the road between 5am to 5pm.

For any additional information please contact me at the theatre.

Yours Truly,

Kathy Morrison Chairperson Childrens Festival

Enclosed: Please find attached a copy of our Certificate of Insurance for this event.

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AT (location): iSccVe r:-l ON (date/s): S c Anticipated Number of Participants: A SITE/ROUTE MAP FOR ALL EVENTS MUST BE PROVIDED

Additional Requirements:

I/We hereby acknowledge that if approval is granted and a permit issued, that all terms, conditions and re s.of the permit identified on the reverse of this application must be fully complied with.

Applicants Signature Date of Application

OFFICE USE ONLY: DEPARTMENT/AGENCY NOTIFICATIONS FOR COMMENTS:

RCMP (286-3983) PUBLIC WORKS (286-4046) FIRE DEPART. (286-6741) TRANSIT (287-7488) AMBULANCE (286-0090) ENGINEERING (286-5762)

LEISURE SERV. (830-0164) BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OTHER Comments:

Your department's comments are requested in regard to this application. if no response is received by the Le islative Services Department, we will assume you have no objections. OFFICE USE ONLY YES NO (copy attached) Insurance Certificate Application to Council Date: Approval Received Date: Applicant Notified of Approval

G:ATemplates\Leg*islative Services\Forms\SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION.dot 243 Jo VANCOUVER 2010 BRITISH crv a.E c'^r COLUMBIA ITS OUR T1ME TO SHINE April 2, 2003

Ms. Esther J. Ewings, C Village of Na PO Bo sp. BC VOG IRO

Dear Ms. Ewings:

I have received the copy of your letter of March 19, 2003 to Mayor Derek R. Corrigan, City of Burnaby, regarding BC Hydro. I am always interested in the input of local Councilson provincial issues. However, it is helpful if they have the facts before forming opinions.

The Government of British Columbia is not "privatizing" BC Hydro. In fact,we are protecting BC Hydro and all its core assets, including dams, reservoirs and power lines under public ownership. This is precisely what we said we would do during the election.

Further, we are creating an independent BC Utilities Commission to reregulate BC Hydro's electricity rates. Far from being the "deregulation of energy in the province" your Council fears, the Government is placing BC Hydro under the auspices of an independent Regulator that will free it of political interference. This will mean more open public consultation, and should meanany potential rate growth will be kept in check.

The Government's policy is aimed at keepingBC Hydro'srates as low aspossible,and at removing BC Hydro frompoliticalinterference, which has cost ratepayersmillions of dollars in the past.

I appreciate this opportunity to address your concerns, and provide you with the facts.

Sincerely,

Richard Neufeld Minister pc: Premier and Cabinet All B.C. MLAs

.Mayors and Councils Regional Districts British Columbia Utilities Commission Mr. Jim Abram

Ministryof Office of the Minister Mailing Address: Location: Energy and Mines - PO Box 9060 Stn Prov Govt Parliament Buildings Victoria BC V8W 9E2 Victoria Telephone: 250 387-5896 Website: www.gov.bc.ca/em/ Facsimile:250 356-2965 P.O. Box 280, Nakusp, B.C. VOG t RO Telephone: 2150-265-355G Fax 250-265-3788

March 19, 2003

Derek R. Corrigan Mayor City of Burnaby 4949 Canada Way Burnaby, B. C. VSG IMZ File 0420.21 Dear Mayor Corrigan,

Re: Deregulation in B. C s Energy Sector

Your letter of February 14, 2003 regarding deregulation in B,C,'s Energy Sector was presented to Council at their Regular Meeting of March 13"'.Council of the Village of Nakusp isagainst dereguiation of energy in the province and has written many letters stating this fact.

Council of the Village of Nakusp passed a resolution supporting your recommendation of January 2?c opposing any privatization of SC' Hydro, and the request that.a public consultation process be

undertaken in respect of these matters. .

Council also reiterates its support for the URCM resolution which calls for the halt to the joint venture agreement bet '.c BC-hpdro MM Accenture' nc.

A copy of this letter will be forwarded to all MLAs in the Province, the Premier and Cabinet, all UBCP member municipalities and regional districts, the SC Utilities Commission and Mr. Jim Abram, c/o the Citizens for Public Power.

Yours truly,

Esther J, Ewings CAO cc All BC MIAs Premier and Cabinet All UBCM member municipalities and regional districts BC Utilities Commission Mr.Jim Abram, c/o the Citizens for Public Power CITYC OF O QU I T L A M

April 7, 2003 Our File:01-0135-01/000/2003-1 Doe #: 175654

Chair Pat Wallace, President Union of British Columbia Municipalities #60-10551 Shellbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X 2W9

Dear Chair Wallace:

Re:Auxiliary Police Program

Please be advised that at the April 7, 2003 Regular Meeting of Council the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS that prior to 1998 dismantling of the Auxiliary Police Program was the most cost effective public safety initiative ever launched by a B. C. government;

AND WHEREAS the Auxiliary Police Program allowed municipalities to effectively double the ability of the police to respond to calls specifically on the busy Friday and Saturday nights;

AND WHEREAS the Auxiliary Police Program provides a regulated process for a City's citizens to actively contribute to the safety of their community by providing para-professional police services supplemental to and not in substitution of regular police services; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED thatthe provincial government of B.C. immediately restore the RCMP Auxiliary Police Program to the previous status of para-professional police officers and empower the members to serve as armed volunteer auxiliary constables under direct supervision of regular RCMP members;

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVEDthat this resolutionbe forwarded to the LMMA, UBCMand B.C. municipalities for consideration.

Should you have any questions or require any further information in regards to this matter please contact the writer at (604)927-3485.

Yours truly,

Lauren Hewson Committee Clerk

c -All British Columbia Municipalities LMMA 246

3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C., Canada V3B 7N2 Phone: 604-927-3000 Fax: 604-927-3015 www.city.coquitlam.bc.ca BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWS RELEASE For I nirnediate Release Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise 2003CSE0032-000363 April 16, 2003 MARKETING FUNDSWILLSTRENGTHEN TOURISM COMPETITIVENESS

VANCOUVER - Government is providing $750,000 to support targeted marketing efforts that will help strengthen the competitiveness of British Columbia's tourism industry, Tourism Minister Rick Thorpe announced today. "We made a New Era commitment to stimulate tourism and improve operators' ability to successfully compete for visitors from around the world," said Thorpe. "The funding we're announcing today will enable Tourism British Columbia to respond to global trends, enhance the ability of regional communities to benefit from new tourism opportunities, and maximize the value of our tourism marketing dollars by targeting highly motivated markets like Alberta and the United States". The funding builds on $500.000 the province dedicated to British Columbia's regional tourism associations March 24, bringing government's recent support to $1.25 million to help the tourism sector respond to global challenges. Government committed to work to double the size of the tourism industry by 2010 in February's throne speech. Tourism British Columbia spent $242 million on marketing activities in 2002, stimulating nearly $10 billion in tourism-related economic activity in the province. "The tourism business is more competitive than ever," said Mike Duggan, chair of Tourism British Columbia. "To maintain our competitiveness as a destination, we must target our marketing initiatives where they will have the most impact. This funding will allow us to build visitation in the short term while continuing to maintain British Columbia's presence in all key markets." "This ftulding, in addition to the recently announced support for regional tourism associations and the Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia, is a clear demonstration of the government's commitment to supporting the development of tourism throughout our province," said Peter Armstrong, CEO of Rocky Mountaineer Railtours, who was recently appointed to the board of the Canadian Tourism Cormnlission. "We welcome their support for an industry that brings significant economic benefits to all regions of our province." More than 114,000 people are directly employed in British Columbia's tourism industry, and a total of 266,000 work in tourism-related businesses. The sector is expected to create almost 50,000 new jobs by 2010. For more information on Tourism British Columbia's programs and marketing initiatives, visit www.tourisnm.bc.ca online. For British Columbia travel information, visit wwur.l-lefoBC.conm online. -30- Photographs are available upon request.

Visit the province's Web site athttp:; Im.gov.bc.ca/ for online itlfornnation and services.

Media Iarie MacCarthy Ray LeBlond contact: Communications Director Director,Corporate Communications 250 356-9428 TourismBritishColumbia 250-361-8349 (cell) 604 660-3233 BPJTISH COLUMBIA

March 26, 2003

His Worship Lynn Nash Mayor District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Rd. CampbellRiver, BC V9W 4C7

Dear Mayor Nash:

Thank you for your letter regarding the increase in fuel tax. I understand that these uncertain times are difficult for many people in the world.

We believe that the fuel increase is a necessary measure which will provide the province with long-term benefits. Improving our roads and transportation system will lead to better economic development opportunities and attract more business to our province. Ultimately, that will mean more revenues for government, which will further assist us in getting our province back on track.

I am sure that you can appreciate that improving our economy will benefit all regions in British Columbia. The transportation improvements we are launching will help create a wealth of new opportunities and revitalize economic growth in every region of our province.

I appreciate your sharing Council's concerns with me, and we look forward to the success of our efforts.

Province of British Columbia Box 9041 Stn Prov Gov Office of the Premier Victoria, B.C. www.gov.bc.ca V8W 9E1 File: 0410-01/PBCO, 8500-01/TRAN

March 13th, 2003

Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier of the Province of British Columbia, PO Box 9041 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9E1

Dear Premier Campbell:

RE: TRANSIT FUEL COST INCREASE

On behalf of the Council of the District of Campbell River, Iwrite to you to register our objection to the imposition of the March 1st, 2003 3.50 per litre provincial fuel tax increase on the BC Transit System.

The Municipal Systems Program is already facing very significant challenges relating to the rising cost of fuel prices due to the current uncertainty in world oil prices. The imposition of the March1St provincialfueltax increaseintensifies the pressure on an already overstretched budget.

We respectfully request your support in exempting BC's transit services from the March st 2003 fuel tax increase.

Yours truly,

Lynn D. Nash MAYOR

Copies to: Mr. Rod Visser, MLA UBCM BC Transit

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TimberWest Forest Corp. Suite 2300, 1055 West Georgia Street P.O. Box 11101 Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6E 3P3

Telephone: (604) 654-4600 http://www.timberwest.com

April 22, 2003

Mayor Lynn Nash District of Campbell River 301St.Ann's Road CampbellRiver, BC V9W 4C7

Dear Mayor Nash,

Thank you for taking the time to meet with my colleagues, Hamish Kerr and Steve Lackey, and me on April 10th, 2003. We appreciate the interest you took in our forest stewardship and sustainability initiatives, and value your comments.

At TimberWest we continue to strive for excellence in our operations, and recognize the importance of involving and including all of our stakeholders in this goal. We are confident that, with continued input from you and other community stakeholders on Vancouver Island, we can work cooperatively to build a strong and sustainable coastal forest industry in British Columbia.

We especially appreciate your commitment to communication and agree that we need to "invest" time in sharing information with our communities and, even more importantly, in listening to feedback, concerns and suggestions.

I look forward to seeing you at TimberWest's Annual General Meeting in Campbell River on May 2 and hope to see you at our Board of Directors' reception and dinner on May 1.

Yours truly,

Virginia Aulm, Vice-President, Government Relations and Public Affairs DATE: March 13, 2003 FILE:FI-FSR

TO: Chair and Members Committee of the Whole

FROM: Sharon Gustavson Payroll/Benefits Administrator

RE: 2002 ANNUAL REPORT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PURPOSE/PROBLEM To present to the Board the 2002 Annual Report of Financial Information

HISTORY/BACKGROUND FACTORS

1. Pursuant to Section 329.1 of the Local Government Act, an annual report has been prepared that lists separately for each director and committee member by name:

a) the total amount of remuneration paid to the board member for discharge of the duties of office, including any amount specified as an expense allowance; b) the total amount of remuneration under section 788(2)(b) paid to the person as a committee member; c) the total amount of expense payments for the person made under section 788(2)( c) and (d).

2. Pursuant to the Financial Information Act, a report has been prepared showing:

a) the total remuneration paid for each employee earning more than $75,000 per year, the total amount paid for the employee's expenses, and a consolidated totalof all remuneration paid to all other employees. b) the number of severance agreements and range of equivalent month's compensation under which payment commenced during the fiscal year. c) the total amount paid to each supplier of goods or services during the fiscal year that is greater than $25,000, and a consolidated total of all other payments made to suppliers of goods or services during the fiscal year.

SUMMARYICONCLUSION The attached Financial Information reports are presented on an annual basis to be received by the Regional District Board.

Respectfully submitted: Concurrence: Concurrence:

'f ^j``'1 Eli _Yatii Sharon Gustavson Debra Bruce Williams Payroll/Benefits Administrator Manager, Financial Services Chief Administrative Offir Regional District of Comox-Strathcona Statement of Financial Information - Schedule 1 2002 Report of Salaries, Wages and Expenses for Employees

Remuneration (Includes Taxable Employee Position Benefits) Expenses Totals Faris, Graeme General Manager, Environmental Services $85,670 $7,728 $93,398 Leblanc, Gerard General Manager, Community Planning Services 75,243 11,010 86,253 Oakman, D. Manager, Financial Services 80,402 4,084 84,486 Williams, B. Chief Administrative Officer 106,678 4,803 111,481

Total $347,993 $27,625 $375,618

Consolidated Total under $75,000 (238) $6,109,384 $6,109,384

TOTALS $6,457,377 $27,625$6,485,002

*Included in remuneration reported above: Oakman, D. Vehicle Allowance 2,800 Williams, B. Vehicle Allowance 7,200

STATEMENT OF SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS: Therewere no severance agreements made between the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona and its non-unionized employees during fiscal year 2002.

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Supplier Code From : AAC0001 Sequence : By Code Date Range From : 01/01/02 - To : ZUKJ001 Suppress To : 31/12/02 (6ma411iconu Printing for Categories From : 003 - Employees under 75,000. under $: 25000.00 To : WCB - Workers' Compensation Board

Supplier Code Name Total

IWA0001 I.W.A: CANADA LOCAL 1-363 46,021.46 JWEQ001 J.W. Equipment Contracting Ltd 34,561.00 KINE002 Kinetic Construction Ltd 451,752.63 KNAP001 Knappett Industries Ltd 103,410.12 KOER001 Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd 333,014.71 LAFA001 Lafarge Canada Inc 109,702.32 LEIG001 Leighton Contracting Ltd 501,819.28 MAPL003 Maple Reinders Inc. 439,407.27 MCEL001 McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd 30,328.82 MEDIO01 Medical Services Plan 114,118.00 MINIO01 Minister of Finance & Corporate Relations 29,677.19 MUNI001 Municipal Finance Authority of BC 18,186,836.21 MUNIO02 Municipal InsuranceAssociation of British 204,262.72 MUNIO04 Municipal Pension Plan 677,748.99 MUTSO01 Mutsy Holdings Ltd 66,039.33 OCEA004 Oceanview Opportunities Ltd 53,874.90 ONDE001 OnDeck Systems Inc. 76,658.85 ONLI001 On-Line Finance & Leasing Corp 236,717.99 ORV0001 Oyster River Volunteer Fire Rescue Association 98,421.26 PACI006 Pacific Wood Waste Inc 70,494.15 PROF002 Profire Emergency Equipment 33,895.43 QIRE001 Quadra Island Recreation Society 93,105.00 QUWE001 Qu West Consulting Services 38,760.35 RECE001 Receiver General For Canada 2,008,615.09 ROBI004 Robinson Contracting Ltd 624,700.18 ROYL001 Royal Lepage - In Trust 25,995.29 RUSS001 Russ Nelson Roofing Ltd 78,568.74 SAC0001 Sayward Community Recreation Association 28,718.50 SAWC001 Sawchuck Pile Driving (1982) Ltd 37,236.00 SCH0001 School District No. 71 - Comox Valley 73,298.60 SHEL001 Shell Canada Products 39,803.03 SOFT001 Softchoice Corporation 38,715.84 SOUT001 Southern Cortes Community Association 56,750.00

SPCA001 S.P.C.A. 85,800.00 STAN005 Stanco Projects Ltd 40,446.00 STAP001 Staples McDannold Stewart 179,822.66 TEL0001 TELUS 65,174.78 TOWN001 TOWN OF COMOX 129,143.51 TWIN001 Twin Maple Marketing Ltd 31,976.01 UPLA001 Upland Excavating Ltd 486,529.89 VADIO01 Vadim Computer Management Group Ltd 29,279.40 VALL005 Valley Drywall 55,763.59 VIRE001 Vancouver Island Regional Library 1,120,564.00 WEST005 Westhurne Electric Supply (BC) 61,885.87 WEST014 West Coast Waste Systems Inc. 249,807.60 WEST030 WesTech 36,468.49 NILD001 WILTSHIRE DOVA M. 51,161.67 NVILL002 Willis Canada Inc 99,290.00 NORK001 Workers Compensation Board 85,122.33 023 April 15, 2003

BC Hydro 333 Dunsmuir Street,18th Floor Vancouver, BC V6B 5R3

Dear Sir or Madam:

Re: BC Hydro Privatization

We wish to advise that at the regular meeting held Monday, March 31, 2003, Belcarra Council endorse the following recommendations.

THAT Council write the Premier and Cabinet to express its concerns over the prospect of a deregulated energy sector in BC and to oppose any privatization of BC Hydro, as well as to request that a public consultation process be undertaken in respect of these matters;

2. THAT Council reiterate its support for the UBCM resolution, which calls for the halt to the joint venture agreement between BC Hydro and Accenture Inc. until public consultation occurs.

3. THAT Council forward a copy of this resolution to all MLA's in the Province, the Premier and Cabinet, UBCM and its members, the BC Utilities Commission and the Citizens for Public Power.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the writer.

Yours truly, VILLAGE OF BELCARRA

Moira McGregor Chief Administrative Officer cc: Premier Gordon Campbell BC MLA's UBCM UBCM Members Citizens for Public Power RECEIVED

MAY 0 2 2003

Planning Services Department Walter H. Stein MA LL.B. District of Campbell River BARRISTER & SOLICITOR

OUR FILE NO. #101 - 990 CEDAR STREET 707 CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. V9W 7Z8 TELEPHONE NO. 125012136-3834 May 2, 2003 FAX NO. [25012136-3832

District of Campbell River 301St.Ann's Road Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4C7

Attention: R. Paul Stanton

Dear Sir:

Re: Development Variance PermitNo. DVP-03-02 644 IslandHighway [Lot A/Plan 37015 "Lot A"]

I act for BryonArmstrong,owner of the property adjacent to and northof Lot A.

I understand that Mr. Armstrong has made known to you his concerns with respect to this DVP application. This letter will confirm those concerns which are, essentially, that if the side and rear yard setbacks are reduced then commercial activity could take place very close to the northerly boundary and severely disturb the privacy of Mr. Armstrong's residential property. The only privacy Mr. Armstrong's property now has is in the back yard and if commercial activity were permitted within the current set back area, his property would be adversely affected.

Mr. Armstrong advises me that you are aware of the problem and in your telephone conversation with him onApril 29,2003 you advised you intend to dealwith it byrequiring a Restrictive Covenant to be registered against the title to Lot A to restrict the use of the set back area and the building currently located on it to storage purposes only, as a condition of granting the DVP application.

It should be noted that when Lot A was rezoned from R2 to C1, Mr. Armstrong was assured by the owner that Lot A would comply with all requirements of Cl zoning and it does not. Based on those assurances he did not oppose the rezoning. In any event, an adequately drafted Restrictive Covenant would alleviate his concerns and he would appreciate being provided with a draft Restrictive Covenant prior to Council's consideration of the DVP application on May 5, 2003. In view of the short time available, I ask that you communicate directly with Mr. Armstrong at 287-7813 in that regard. I emphasize, it is important that Mr. Armstrong be able to review the terms of the proposed Restrictive Covenant before Council considers the application.

Yours truly, Walter H. Ste DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER FAX TRANSMITTAL

TO: Walter H. Stein FROM: R. Paul Stanton COMPANY: Barrister & Solicitor DATE: May 2, 2003 FAX NO: (250) 286-3832 NO. OF PAGES: 3 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River, B.C. PHONE NO: (250) 286-3834 FILE NO: DVP-03-02 V9W 4C7 Tel: (250) 286-5700 SUBJECT: Bryon Armstong's Objections to DVP-03-02 (Sell) Fax: (250) 286-5760

Planning Services COMMENTS: Department Tel: (250) 286-5725 I received your correspondence outlining the objections of your client to the above Fax: (250) 286-5761 development variance permit. You did not, however, provide me with a facsimile number to relay the requested information to Mr. Armstrong. As a result, I'd like to request that you contact Mr. Armstrong to ensure that he receives the attached information prior to Planning Services Manager the Council meeting scheduled for 7:30 pin, Monday, May 5, 2003. The attached information consists of the report previously submitted to Council outlining the R. Paul Stanton recommended items to be included in the subject covenant. Planning Please be advised that your correspondence will be provided to Council at the May 5, Sean Roy 2003 Council meeting as an addendum to their agenda package. Also attached to the Planner addendum package will be a copy of this transmittal. In this regard, we further note the following: Patrick Marples - that Bryan and Audrey Armstrong are the owners of property at 660 Island Hwy, Planner but not residents at this property wherein our property file information has their mailing address as 670 Ash Street; Building - that the Armstrong's did not express any objections at the neighbourhood public Ted Maxwell meeting, in writing, or at the public hearing for the associated official Building Inspector II community plan and zoning bylaw amendments; and - that the property at 660 Island Hwy contains a building with ground level Gerry Lichtenfeld commercial uses and second floor residential use (occupied by a tenant), and is Building Inspector III zoned Commercial two (C -2), which includes a far broader range of commercial uses than will be permitted on the Sell's property.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this regard. Support Staff Yours truly, Cathie Schopp Steno III

Trudy Lang Steno II R. Paul Stanton, M.PL., MCIP Planning Services Manager

IF THIS TRANSMISSION IS INCOMPLETE OR RECEIVED IN ERROR, PLEASE CALL IMMEDIATELY AT (250) 286-5725.

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1 Do you participate in any of the following activities: Skateboarding Rollerblading BMX Scooter

Yes No

2. If the District of Campbell River built a skate park/terrain park in Willow Point Park, would you use it?

Yes No

Comments:

Name and phone number(optional):

District of Campbell River Youth Advisory Committee Skate Park Survey

3. Do you participate in any of the following activities: Skateboarding Rollerblading BMX Scooter

Yes No

4. If the District of Campbell River built a skate park/terrain park in Willow Point Park, would you use it?

Yes No

Comments:

Name and phone number (optional): YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE SKATE/TERRAIN PARK SURVEY - RESULTS

Surveyed students in Grades 6-12 February - March 2003 Total surveyed - 2010 students

Participate in activity Don't participate in activity

1255 (62.4%) 81 (4.0%)

308(15.3%) 366 (18.2%) 0 -v 75 0 ADDENDUM "C"

PETITIONS OF SUPPORT For Skate/Terrain Park

TOTAL: 796 signatures District of Campbell River

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(25 signatures per page) To be picked up by March 12, 2003 District of Campbell River

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The undersigned support the construction of a multi-purpose skate/terrain park to be built on the Sportsplex grounds at Willow Point Park.

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The undersigned support the construction of a multi-purpose skate/terrain park to be built on the Sportsplex grounds at Willow Point Park.

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(25 signatures per page) To be picked up by March 12, 2003 District of Campbell River

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The undersigned support the construction of a multi-purpose skate/terrain park to be built on the Sportsplex grounds at Willow Point Park.

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(25 signatures per page) To be picked up by March 12, 2003 District of Campbell River

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The undersigned support the construction of a multi-purpose skate/terrain park to be built on the Sportsplex grounds at Willow Point Park.

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(25 signatures per page) To be picked up by March 12, 2003 District of Campbell River

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The undersigned support the construction of a multi-purpose skate/terrain park to be built on the Sportsplex grounds at Willow Point Park.

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The undersigned support the construction of a multi-purpose skate/terrain park to be built on the Sportsplex grounds at Willow Point Park.

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YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Petition of Support

The undersigned support the construction of a multi-purpose skate/terrain park to be built on the Sportsplex grounds at Willow Point Park.

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YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Petition of Support

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Name (Please print) I Signature I Address ( Date

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YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Petition of Support

The undersigned support the construction of a multi-purpose skate/terrain park to be built on the Sportsplex grounds at Willow Point Park.

Name (Please print) I Signature I Address I Date

(25 signatures per page) To be picked up by March 12, 2003 District of Campbell River

YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Petition of Support

The undersigned support the construction of a multi-purpose skate/terrain park to be builton the Sportsplex grounds at Willow Point Park.

Name (Please print) Signature Address Date

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YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE Petition of Support

The undersigned support the construction of a multi-purpose skate/terrain park to be built on the Sportsplex grounds at Willow Point Park.

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MINUTES of the April 2, 2003 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Commission meeting, Page 3.

Culture (ii) No report at this time.

6. NEWBUSINESS:

Ball Hockey Court(a) M. Sirett reported that the temporary ball hockey court was very well used, and reduced the inappropriate use of the tennis courts. Unfortunately, the high use has caused wear and tear, and the structure had to be taken down. Staff would like to see a permanent court installed, and the cost would be approximately $10,000.

M.S. Ready/Sjostrom: "That the Commission recommends that Council allocate $10,000 from the Facility Reserve Fund to the construction of a permanent ball hockey court". Carried.

Skate/Terrain Park(b) M.S. Ready/Sjostrom: "That the Commission supports the construction of a multiuse skate/terrain park as presented by the Youth Advisory Committee; and that the Commission recommends that Council also support this project". Carried.

7. ADJOURNMENT:

Adjournment (a) M.S. Ready/Sjostrom: "That the meeting be adjourned". Carried.

The meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

M. Stewart, CHAIR. District of Campbell River Parks and Recreation File: Multi-user Skateboard/Terrain Park April 15, 2003

NOTICE OF INTENT

East side of the Sportsplex on the Willow Point Park grounds between the two existing parking areas:

Multi-user Skateboard/Terrain Park

The Youth Advisory Committee is developing a business case to promote the development of a multi-user skateboard/terrain park on the east side of the Sportsplex in Willow Point Park as shown on the attached map.

The Youth Advisory Committee will be presenting their business case for the development of a multi-user skateboard/terrain park to Council at its regular meeting on May 5, 2003. The multi- user skateboard/terrain park will be developed and designed with a buffer from adjacent landowners along the east side of South Alder Street to minimize potential nuisances. The existing zoning permits the development of the multi-user skateboard/terrain park on the subject property.

If you believe that your interest in the property is affected by this proposed development, you may submit written comments to the Planning Services Department, at the District of Campbell River, 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4C7 by April 28, 2003. Your written comments may be faxed to the Planning Services Department at 250-286-5761.

To obtain more information, contact Sean Roy at 250-286-5742 or Jan Sandholm at 250-286- 1161.

DATED this April 15, 2003.

Sean RoyB.A M.C.P. Professional Planner

Jan Sandholm Program Coordinator

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Gordon Burkholder 1757 S. Alder Street Campbell River, BC V9W 7J1 26 April 2003

Planning Services Department 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River

Re: multi-user Skateboard /Terrain Park

My wife and I live directly across the street from the proposed park.We havelived here since the summer of'93.At that timethere was only forest across from us and we enjoyed all of the benefits that were provided because of the "wilderness". Creeks, wildlife, trees and flowers all made it the very special place we chose to livein. We knewthat a proposed connector with Dogwoodwouldfurther reduce the car traffic and enhance the peaceful quality of our neighbourhood.

With the construction of the Sportsplex and other outdoor facilities, there has been a steady increase of people traffic to the park. It has become a barren landscaped activity park and is losing its nature. We know that we live in a city but we chose to live in a "park" like portion of

Due to the Sportsplex opening up we watched many grand old trees fallvictimto the winds and topple to the ground rending large patchesof earth fromaround their roots as they crashed down. Overthe course of the past few years all of the larger tress that will succumb to the winds appear to havedone so leaving a few to grace the landscape.Therehas been a periodof relative stability for the trees in the area.

With the destruction of the forest for the construction. of a skatepark all of that will not only change but, we are told it will disappear. Replaced by a landscaped berm. If ever such a thing could be replaced!

We saw the animals begin to drift off and skirt furtively through the undergrowth on their way to more protected sites. No longer could we sit and observe them as they browsed in the bush. Now it is even more of a treat to see the remnants of the once thriving deer population when they venture out.

With the destruction of the trees for the construction of a skatepark this will no longer be possible. The animals will have to find another route altogether.

Presently we are able to see many other species of animals, mostly birds as they use the treed area. We watch from almost anywhere in our yard to see eagles resting in the larger conifers, woodpeckers searching for grubs in the deadheads, hawks patrolling the skies above the trees, and a variety of smaller birds whose use of the area for cover and a source of food.

64 April 26, 2003 12:17 PM To: r' mining Services Dept. From, Janet Burkholder, 923-1740 Page: 3 of 3

With the destruction of the trees for a skatepark this will all come to an end.

However, the construction of a skatepark may only mark the beginning of a new form of wildlife.

Certainly the numbers of people will increase with the destruction of the forest and the construction of the skatepark.

W 'hen the parking lot was built to house the traffic and provide parking for Sportsplex users we became the victims of late night / early morning stunt drivers. They would enter the parking areas and burn rubber for minutes on end. They rarely stayed long enough for the police to apprehend them but they always stayed long enough to awaken us from an otherwise peaceful sleep. Many mornings we awake to see fresh tire tracks etched in the grass across the road. Scars of a late night visit from an overly aggressive driver with no regard for public safety.

Withthe constructionof a skatepark,our feeling is that late night disruptionwill increase.

We are hopeful1that potential problems such as loitering, littering, vandalism, and noise that the construction of such a park might pose have been raised. We are also concerned about the affect the skatepark will have on our property value and the ability to sell.

We appreciate the opportunity to tell your department how we feel about this site as the potential home to a Skateboard / Terrain Park.

Sincerely,

Gordon Burkholder, and

Janet Burkholder April 25, 2003

380 Cottonwood Drive APR 25 2003 Campbell River, BC Planning ServicesDepartment V9W 6P5 District ofCampbell River,

Planning ServicesDepartment District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7

Re: Multi-user Skateboard/Terrain Park

Dear Sir:

We of the above residence are opposed to the development of a multi-user skateboard/terrain park on the east side of the Sportsplex in Willow Point Park. We are opposed to the use of the existing treed area for the proposed skateboard/terrain park.

The proposed treed location serves as an important buffer to the residence of Cottonwood subdivision and a habitat for resident birds of prey and other wildlife.

Our research for the construction cost of a 10-12 thousand square feet, concrete skateboard/terrain park is roughly around $250,000.00. We believe that this is NOT a prudent use of our tax dollars. There is also an added yearly cost for concrete repairs and graffiti removal between $5,000.00 to $8,000.00.

With the existing parking lot being used during late night hours for vehicles doing doughnuts, screeching their tires and speeding through, we believe that this situation will only worsen with the addition of the skateboard/terrain park.

Raymo Lee and Mary Keatings. April25, 2003

380 Cottonwood Drive APR2 5 2003 Campbell River, BC PlanningServices District Depafttaaflf V9W 6P5 of Cam b '--- p ell Rtva Planning Services Department District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River, BC V9W 4C7

Re: Multi-user Skateboard/Terrain Park

Dear Sir:

We the residents of Cottonwood Subdivision are opposed to the construction a skateboard/terrain park on the east side of the Sportsplex in the Willow Point Park.

We are opposed to the destruction of any treed areas for the construction of the Multi- user Skateboard/Terrain Park. The treed areas should be preserved as a habitat for birds and wildlife as well as providing an important buffer zone between the Cottonwood Subdivision and Willow Point Park.

Attached you will find five pages of petition that was taken on April 14 and15. The signatories, with two exceptions, live on the east side of Willow Point Park or in Cottonwood Subdivision. The originals will be presented to council on the scheduled council meeting in regards to the referenced subject above. Additional petition will be submitted before the council meeting date, to complete the canvassing of the Cottonwood Subdivision since many people were unavailable at the time.

We would like to clarify by this letter that the persons petitioned are opposed to the proposed location in the park. We feel there exist alternative locations in the park, where the Multi-user Skateboard/Terrain Park can be construction without the loss of any treed areas.

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We the undersigned, residents of Willow Point district, call on Campbell River District Councilto opposethe proposed development of a "Multi-user Skateboard/Terrain Park" on the east side of the Sportsplex in Willow Point Park.

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April 17, 2003 VIA FAX

DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER 301 ST, ANN'S ROAD CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. V9W 4C7

Attention: Sean Roy, Professional Planner

Dear Sir:

RE: Multi-user Skateboard/Terrain Park

I have reviewed your April 15, 2003 Notice of Intent concerning the development of a multi-user skateboard/terrain park on the east side of the Sportsplex property in Willow Point Park.

I have no comment to make about how our residential property (1631 Juniper Drive) will be affected by this development,My concern relates to the selection of the location for this park.I find it hard to believe that the District is considering placing this park within a forested area within Willow Point Park. From the aerial photograph enclosed with the Notice of Intent, it is clear to see that much of Willow Point Park and the surrounding residential area has already been denuded of forested land. Clearly, there are many other areas within Willow Point Park (i.e., cleared of trees) that could be used for this multi-user skateboard/terrain park. Further,itis my recollection that Mayor Nash made a pre-election statement that he is concerned about the loss of green space within our community.

In summary,itis my position that the proposed locationfor themulti-user skateboard/terrain park be rejected and a more suitable location be considered. I suggest a suitable location could include:part of an existing grass field, an existing parking lot, or similar.

Yours truly,

McLELAN & COMPANY per.°,

MOM/bb SKATE/TERRRAYN PARK MEETING Tuesday, March 25, 2003; 7 pm Sportsplex

MINUTES

Attendance: 95 public plusYouth AdvisoryCommittee members and staff.

1.Welcome: Michelle Poty (YAC), Pete Butendyke (Facilitator), Sean Roy (staff) 2.Michelle Poty outlined the process by YAC to this point. 3.Power point presentation by Sean Roy. Outlined the goal; developing the business case; multi use aspect of proposed park; proposed site; pros and cons of modular, concrete & hybrid. Concrete cost is $16.50 - 16.40 per sq. foot; time line. 4. OPEN FLOOR: Need drains in the right place If park was modular would it be permanent? Out of $65,000 spent in Courtenay half was for concrete base and only half for the ramps Ramps do not allow for a spot to line up Ramps don't give enough speed. No one likes them There is a big difference between wood and metal ramps Want something that is going to last if they are going to put in the effort for fund raising Modular seems temporary Concrete would attract competitions Metal at the bottom of the ramps rips up your board Metal combing can loosen and be a liability Who will maintain the ramps? No long term info available on modular parks There is an amazing modular park in Florida. It is privately owned and operated. Concrete:Can build a reputation for a park. Tourism/travel to the park will bring money into town. Offer clinics&lessons. Could money be borrowed to build? Janice McDougall was involved in the original parkdevelopment.The Society still exists and there is $1800 in the bank account. How to go about fund raising? (A committee will be setup.)Low vandalismpotential.Suggested to sell spots to businesses to raise money from advertising. Hybrid:Conflict is a bigissue.Transitions and the combing are bigproblems.Placement of ramps varies with the skill of the skater.

5.Where do we go from here? The city will canvass residents in the area surrounding the proposed park. Petitions to be tallied. Surveys to be collated. Sean reviewed the time frame again. 6.Jan asked if there were any objections in the audience (none) and suggested avenues for further comments. 7.Vote: Modular 0 Concrete Majority landslide Hybrid 0 8. Pete talked about putting forward the "best image" on behalf of all skateboarders. Park will create a landmark in Campbell River. There were final questions on the size of the park; at least 9100 sq. ft., would be great if it was 14,000 sq.ft.. Time frame: two years??? Was it possible to build a park in phases? 076 DistrictofCampbell River

March 31, 2003

Dear

The Youth Advisory Committee (Y.A.C.) will be presenting a business case to Municipal Council that will outline the need for a skate/terrain park in Campbell River. The Youth Advisory is a committee of students in Grades 9 - 12 who meet at City Hall and advise the Mayor and Council on issues that are important to youth and give youth a voice in municipal politics. Early in our term we identified the lack of youth oriented activities in Campbell River and in January committed ourselves to advocating the construction of a multiuse skate/terrain park in Willow Point.

Y.A.C. has completed the research component of the process and has begun writing the business case. We plan to present the business case to Municipal Council in early May where upon council will make a decision on whether or not to support the project. We feel we have a strong case with wide support from the community and that council will rule in our favour.

It has come to our attention that your organization might be interested in contributing some funding to this project. Ultimately further action on this project would be contingent on a successful motion by Council. Thus far our only intention is to establish contact with you and acknowledge your potential interest. We would be pleased to keep your organization updated on our progress. Please feel free to contact Jan Sandholm, at the C.R. Community Centre, 286-1161, if you would be interested in having a delegation from Y.A.C. make a presentation about the Skate/Terrain Park Project at a future meeting.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Yours truly,

Eric Brown, Chair Youth Advisory Committee

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Some to do: Youth September 2002 a need in been circulated around the city town for youth-oriented activi- and are now waiting for signa- Advisory Committee rolls out ties, the YAC committed itself tures in local businesses, the this January to proposing a Sportsplex, Strathcona plan to build facility business case to city council Gardens and the Community that would promote the con- Centre. structionofamulti-use The committee will also CampbellRiver'sYouth skate/terrain park be built in host a focus evening at the Advisory Committee (YAC} the Willow Point area. Sportsplex on March 25 from has started the board rolling to The committee has been 7-9 p.m. Boarders and riders build a new facility in town for doing the research for their alike are invited to this meet- all manner of wheeled recre- business pan. It has been in ing where the pros and cons of ation. contact with several communi- modular and cementparks will "There's been a fairly large ties around the province that bediscussed. The YAC has problem in town with not a lot have recently completed skate beenconsideringmodular for kids to do," saidEric parks to gather their advice. designs built of freestanding Brown, YAC chair. They've toured the grounds of metal park elements on a And so, the YAC has pro- Willow Point Park with District cement pad and the traditional posed a skate/terrain park be of Campbell River staff to cement, in-ground park builtat the Sportsplex in select a site and they recently design. Willow Point that could be surveyed students in Grades 5- The business plan is in the used by skateboarders, inline 12 to identify who the users early stages of development skaters, B1YIX riders and scoot- may be. Now the committee is and is open to comments and ers. ready to go public with their suggestionsfrom the public, "We're trying to make it an proposal and is looking for Brown said. inclusive park," Brown said. community support. "Sofar,the response from After identifying in Supportpetitionshave Continued on Page A2

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Continued from Page Al the community has been very positivewith most Campbell Riverites happy to see somebodytake this project on," Brown said. Brown addressed the questions of whybuild a new skateboard park when there is already onein Nunns Creek Park in Campbellton. That park has proven tobe unpopular with users because of its locationand design, Brown said. "If you check that one out during a southeasteryou'll know why," Brown said, 'And (check it) theweeks after. 'And that one is really out of the way" Brown said the Sportsplex is a good locationbecause it's closer to where most Campbell Riveriteslive. It is also accessible to bus service. "Not a lot of parents are keen on sendingtheir kids down to Campbellton." For more information on the campaign,call Brown at 203-1190, Sean Roy at the District ofCampbell River, 286-5 700 or Jan Sandholm from theParks and Recreation Department at 286-1161. The YAC is acommittee of local young people who work with themayor's office. Q/D

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Last week the Mirror received several letters from edon't need another ball field Robron School students who were responding to a letter I go to Robron Middle School. I dis- the new skateboard park and enjoy it very from Dale Bennett which basically dismissed the proposal agree with Mr. Dale Bennett's article in much! to build a new skate board for city youth at Sportsplex. the Wednesday, March 12 paper. I don't think that Campbell River's Here's a sampling of what the students had to say: Even though ,l don't skateboard myself, youth will use a baseball or soccer field like I think that Campbell River should have a Mr. Dale Bennett says we will. Also I don't new skateboard park in the Willow Point believe that the skateboard park will be a area! The skateboard park that we have graffiti fishbowl! "I support the. Youth now is all cracked and poorly built, plus it Advisory Council and thank you for read Anewparkneeded is so far away from where most people live. ing my letter. is The,youth of Campbell River would use Robin Clark I support the Youth Advisory Council and I also feel we: need to get another skateboard park. The first reason is because it will decrease the amountCurrent skate park is dangerous of skateboarders on public grounds. The second reason is it will decrease the amount of graffiti on public walls. I disagree with Mr.. Dale Bennett's idea It is also hard to skateboard on. We For those reasons I think we should get a new skate- that we don't need a new skateboard park can't add on to the park because there's board park in Willow Point area. because Campbell River already has lots of not enough room. The location of wl*re Meriam Yousef baseball parks. the skateboard park is a hazard because Skateboarding takes a lot of skill and is that area floods badly. not a waste of time. Kids won't skateboard In Mr... Dale Bennett's article he calls forever but the younger generations will. the skate park a graffiti fish bowl. I've seen Skateboarding takes skill The old skateboard park is cracked and the graffiti and a lot looks like art. dangerous. Lacey Emery I do not agree with Mr. Dale Bennett's opinion on saying we don't need another skate park ("graffiti fishbowl"). I think Mr. Dale Bennett does not know what it is like Non-skateboarder likes to see the tricks to be a kid! We need another skate' park because the one we have I strongly feel that we The skate park is in a tricks, now is in very bad shape and is in a very bad location. I need a new skatepark. I am terrible location.It'sfar The skate park is always think this because it is way down town and in a potentialbewildered, that we doubt away from kids forcing flooded preventing them flooding area!I also think that Mr. Dale Bennett's opin- the slightest bit that we them to get a ride than to skate. ion on skateboarding being a non-active sport is not true, need a new skatepark. getting the exercise they Keith Hancock Skateboarding take a lot of skill and a lot of time to learn, About 80 per cent of the need. Even though I don't ' Our youth would probably agree with me. boys in Campbell River skateboard it is amusing to-=a. Kelsey Sloan , watch them do amazing skateboard. -1 11 line to handle.' into the sky ove minutes to cut Fortunately, "When this t workers down i they heard the I s aters can thing'started"t, hole before the ble," Mayor Ly utinteir on Sunday. ' W heMirror Repair crew, the lines, becai Watery heights: A valve on one of the city's water mains blew Friday afternoon, resulting in a 120-foot-high geyser of water back to the 30- ocents' "The initial drenching the Gold River highway at the foot of General Hill. Crews took nearly 45 minutes to, shut off the water flow but repairs kept Calling all' skateboard- some city residents without water until Saturday night. ers, BMX ride rsand in-line skaters: Would 'you like to see a skate/terrain `park, built at .Willow' Point, Park.? What kind of parkwould'y'ou like to build: 'modular,`, core=; Crete, hybrid? Come and give your input at a . skate/terrain park forum at , the Sportsplex, on Tuesday, March 25 from 7-9 p.m. The current skate park from 9-11-a.m. . demand for products and services at Nunns Creek Park has Public's invited: Organizers to{ been widely criticized due Lay was a bronze medalist who associated .with hosting an intema- to' itspoor'drainage and.flaunt business opportunities if now serves as the Olympic bid secre- tional event that, would bring hun- lack of accessibility for rid- tariat and president of 2010 Legacies dreds of thousands of,visitors to the Vancouver gets 2010 Winter Games ers living in the south end while Gordon is economic develop- province. of the city ment executive director. 'Rom tourism, construction, high Next Tuesday's forum A bronze medalist and one of the Paradise Found Adventure Tours,,technologies, agriculture, aquacul- is an initiative of the Youth movers-and-shakers behind and ' the Coast: Discovery kin ' are ture; forest products and specialty Advisory Commission to Vancouver's< 2010 Winter Olympic sponsoring this forum for the purpose : manufacturing the hosting of the, the District of Campbell bid are coming to Campbell River to of educating local people and busi- 2010 Games give a, snapshot 'of the Big break Pi rally local support for the Games. nesses to the possible economic' projected`118,000-228,000jobs, River and everyone is wel- on a map where come. Call 286-1161 or* Marian Lay and Gordon Goodman opportunities hosting the Games $5.7-$10 billion in economic activity X23-7911 for more infor- will be at the Coast Discovery Inn on would generate. and $1.3-$2.5 billion in government are the remnant , March 25 for a free .forum running ination.,. The opportunities come from the-tax revenues. across the city u Looking for a change: Skateboarderspractice their skills at Nunns Creek Parka facility which is oftenflooded andis too remotefor many youth in the community who want to see anew skate park built beside Sportsplex in Willow Point. A meeting to discuss a new skate park took place last night at Sportsplex

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Wanting: The Nunns Creek skate part of town for school-age kids to be hanging out. park no longer meets the needs of the Brown was optimistic last night's meeting would be useful in determining what cit s youth kind of park people want to see built and also in taking the "pulse" of the skate- Grant Warkentin boarding community. "Hopefully we'll just make some con- Mirror Staff tacts in'the skateboarding community and hear what they have to say," he said. Skateboarders,'BMX bikers and in-line The YAC has been working since skaters gathered last night to grind out the January on a business plan for the park and details of their collective dream: a new--is building a case to present to city coun- skate-and terrain park. cil, hopefully to sway councillors in favour Eric Brown, chair of the city's Youth.of building new facilities. Advisory Committee (Y?C), was hoping The plan has come a long way and for a good turnout, and was also expecting Brown said the committee expects to have to see people with different interests in something ready to present to council in the skate park come out to the meeting. about six weeks. "We are hoping for people of all ages The committee has been working on and all backgrounds," said -Brown before the project since last September when it the meeting. "I'd hope that we get at least identified a need in town for youth-oriented activities. 50 (people)." - I The meeting last night was to decide "There's been a fairly large problem in whether to plan for a modular park - with town with not a lot for kids to do," Brown freestanding elements such as rails for said in a previous interview with the doing tricks - or a more conventional in- Mirror. ground cement design. However, Brown Unfortunately, some individuals have said he expected people with a wide range taken their boredom to criminal extremes. of concerns and comments to attend the An enclosed area was built recently at meeting and speak up. He estimated up Willow Point, Park to get in-line skaters to 100 people might turn out for theand ball hockey players off the tennis meeting. courts. The temporary structure was van- Brown and the rest of the YAC are dalized during spring break, when one end working on a plan for a skate/terrain park of the enclosure was kicked in. at Willow Point's Sportsplex to replace the "It's frustrating. We want to make inadequate facility at Nunns Creek Park things for kids and now they're vandaliz- in Campbellton. Brown said the current ing them," said Susan Simson, Campbell skate park have serious problems, espe- River's parks and recreation supervisor cially its out-of-the-way location and after the incident. flooding. The plan was to build a permanent "There's a problem with drainage," he enclosure once funds were available. said. "Not many people are planning on However, in an era of tight municipal,bud swimming or skating in there." gets, extra money to build a permanent Brown said after a major rainstorm the enclosure is not available nd neither. r% park is flooded and unsuitable for use. He funds to repair the damage. said it stays that way for days to weeks at "We'll try to fix it and we're looking to a time. He also said the Campbellton loca- rebuild it much sturdier, but funds are -.°+ ondA- --ce;66 nnr is it the best always an issue," said Simson. CAMPBELL RI

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urge: Skateboarders practice their skills at Nunns Creek Park, a facility which is too remote for many youth in the community who want to see a new skate )rtsplex in Willow Point. A meeting to discuss a new skate park took place last I

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Nunns Creek skate part of town for school-age, kids to be hanging out. Beets the needs of the Brown was optimistic last night's meeting would be useful in determining what kind of park people want to see built and also in taking the "pulse" of the skateboarding community. t , "Hopefullywell just make sorriecon- 'irror Staff taets in the skateboarding community and hear what they have to say' .he said.` BMX. bikers and in-line The YAC has been working since ast night to grind out the January on-a business plan for the park and nltecrive dream. a .new is building a case to present to city coun- L

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Youths favor cement skateboard park

Grant Warkentin Poty said the main focus of the meet- ilfirror Staff ing was to decide what type of park people want to see built in Willow Point. They had choices of a more traditional Campbell River's skateboarders have cement park, a modular park or a hybrid decided they want a new cement skate- mixture of the two. board park in Willow Point. "Everyone went for the cement," The decision comes on the heels of a Poty said. "That was helpful for us meeting held Tuesday night to deter- because we didn't know what people mine what sort of park skateboarders, preferred." inline skaters and BMX bikers would Poty said the main attraction of a most prefer. About 100 youths and their modular park, which would involve free- parents as well as some older skateboard- standing elements such as rails for ers came to the meeting to discuss the skaters to do tricks, is that it can be built future of the park. insegments,makingconstruction "There was quite a good turnout," cheaper. However those add-ons can add said Michelle Poty; co-chair of the meet- to the long-term cost, she said. ing and part of the Youth Advisory Now that the YAC knows what kind Committee (YAC). "We were very happy of park to pursue it has to prepare a busi- to see that." ness plan to present to council. 664 (re

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