2. MINUTES: (A) April 19, 2004 Council Minutes

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, MAY 03,2004 at 7:00p.m.in the District of Campbell River Council Chambers (Main Level), 301 St. Ann's Road, 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.

OPEN PORTION OF THE MEETING TO FOLLOW THE IN-CAMERA BUSINESS AND PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:30 P.M.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3093, 2004 (Georgia Park - 650 Hudson Road)

IN-CAMERABUSINESS: "THAT Council move In-Camera under the authority of Section 90 (1) (c), (i), and (k) of the Community Charter. "

1. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: (a) Mr. Ron Fisher, Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, regarding "Community 5 Crash Reduction Challenge" running from May 5-27, 2004.

(b) Mr. Stan Goodrich, Campbell River Environmental Council regarding Quinsam Coal 9 Corporation.

(c) Mr. Jim Dobinson regarding Official Community Plan and Rezoning at 420 Dogwood Street South. {Refer to Item 8 (c)}. 2. MINUTES: (a) April 19, 2004 Council Minutes. 36 "THAT the April 19, 2004 Council Minutes be adopted. 3. OTHER MINUTES: (a) March22,2004 YouthAdvisoryCommittee Minutes. 42

"THAT the March 22, 2004 Youth Advisory Committee Minutes be received. "

(b) April14,2004 Development Liaison Group Minutes. 44

"THAT the April 14, 2004 Development Liaison Group Minutes be received."

"THAT the April 15, 2004 North Island Woodlands Advisory Group Minutes be received.

(d) April15,2004 Advisory Planning Commission Minutes. 56

"THAT the April 15, 2004 Advisory Planning Commission Minutes be received. Regular Council Meeting - Monday, May 03, 2004 Page 2 4. CORRESPONDENCE: Items of correspondence for Council consideration:

(a) "THAT the correspondence received April 13, 2004 from the Ministry of Small 60 Business and Economic Development regarding funding approval for the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program (CBCIP), Campbell River Park Restoration be received. "

(b) "THAT the April 13, 2004 correspondence from the Honourable David Anderson, 62 P.C., M.P., Minister of the Environment regarding the work of the Canadian Wildlife Service in the establishment of the Scott Islands Marine Wildlife Area (S1MWA) be received. "

(c) "THAT the April 15, 2004 correspondence from Waage and Judy Christensen 64 regarding Public Boat Launches in Campbell River be received. "

(d) "THAT the April 21, 2004 correspondence from Ted Olynyk, Community Relations 69 Manager, BC Hydro regarding a revised rate increase proposal be received. "

5. MAYOR'S REPORTS:

6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS: (a) April 27, 2004 Committee of the Whole Minutes. 71 "THAT the April 27, 2004 Committee of the Whole Minutes be received. "

April 27, 2004 Committee of the WholeRecommendationsfor Council's consideration:

(i) "THAT staffprepare an amendment to Council Procedure Bylaw No. 3105, 2004, 71 {Refer to Item 8 (e)} revising the order of business as per the Clerk's April 21, 2003 Report and reversing items 10 and 11 as follows: 1. In-Camera Business 2. Delegations 3. Staff Reports 4. Bylaws & Permits 5. Correspondence 6. Mayor's Reports 7. Commission/Committee Reports 8. Minutes 9. Other Minutes 10. Unfinished Business 11. New Business 12. Information 13. Adjournment 14. Public Question Period"

(ii) "THAT Council approach the Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities 72 to work with Vancouver Island municipalities and the Ministry of Transportation to develop a name for Highway 19 that is clear and understandable and recommend as one name to be considered the 'Vancouver Island Parkway/Highway 19'. " Regular Council Meeting - Monday, May 03, 2004 Page 3

7. STAFFREPORTS:

A. Administrator: (i) Administrator's April 19, 2004 Report and Municipal Insurance Association's April 74 22, 2004 correspondence regarding Municipal Insurance.

"THAT Council send letters to our MLA Rod Visser, Attorney General Geoff Plant and Premier Gordon Campbell petitioning the Provincial Government to replace the law ofjoint and several liability with proportional liability for property damage and economic loss and reducing the limitation period for starting legal action from 30 to 10 years. "

B. Municipal Services Division:

C. Corporate Services Division:

D. Community Services Division:

8. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: (a) Planning Services Manager's April 27, 2004 Report regarding Text and Map 79 Amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 2700, 1998.

"That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3102, 2004, receive first and second readings and proceed to public hearing. "

(b) Planner Roy's April 28, 2004 Report regarding OCP and Rezoning at 420 Dogwood 94 Street South.

"THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3103, 2004 (420 Dogwood Street South) receive f rst and second readings and proceed to public hearing. "

"THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3093, 2004 (Georgia Park - 650 Hudson Road) receive third reading and be adopted. "

"THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3104, 2004 (420 Dogwood Street South) receive first and second readings and proceed to public hearing. "

(d) Finance Manager's April 26, 2004 Report regarding Five Year Financial Plan and 115 Tax Rates Bylaws.

"THAT Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3107, 2004 receive first, second and third readings. "

"THAT Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3108, 2004 receive first, second and third readings. " 124

(e) Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 3109, 2004. 126 Regular Council Meeting - Monday, May 03, 2004 Page 4

"THAT Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 3109, 2004 receive first, second and third readings. "

9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

10. NEW BUSINESS:

11. INFORMATION: Information items presented to Council:

(a) "THAT the fax received April 16, 2004 from Michelle Dunsmore and Kirsten 127 Brynelsen regarding an invitation for Pacific Coastal Airlines 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament be received. "

(b) "THAT the correspondence received April 20, 2004 from Jack Blaney, Chair of the 131 Citizens'Assembly on Electoral Reform requesting input from Council on the province's electoral system be received. "

(c) "THAT the April 21, 2004 correspondence from Matthew Little, British Columbia 136 Falun Dafa Association of Canada requesting a proclamation or congratulatory letter to the Falun Dafa Association acknowledging May as "Falun Dafa Month Honouring Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" be received. "

(d) "THAT the April 21, 2004 copies of correspondence to Prime Minister Paul Martin 144 and Premier Gordon Campbell from Mayor Mary Reeves, the City ofAbbotsford regarding the Avian Influenza outbreak and requesting that a State of Emergency be declared in order to ensure appropriate resources are brought to bear on the crisis be received. "

(e) "THAT the April 22, 2004 correspondence from Darren Entwistle, Telus thanking 146 Council for their support of Telus be received. "

(f) "THAT the April 2004 Vancouver Island Regional Library Board News Brief be 148 received. "

12. ADJOURNMENT: "THAT the meeting adjourn. " Challenge

Mays-27,2004

How your community can participate!

ICBC Official Challenge Website at www.icbc.com 1005 Clui bq nn brokers p INSURING A SAFER BC L E What is the Community Crash Reduction How, can .our community participate? Challenge? Youcan, registeryour community by issuing a The Community Crash Reduction Challenge (The Proclamation or signing a letter of endorsement on Challenge) provides participating communities behalf of your community. Send your Proclamation or throughout BC - small and large - an opportunity endorsement to your ICBC regional loss prevention to help reduce crashes and road-related harm - and representative. compete for prizes. If you come in under yourCrash You can also issue a friendly bet to another Prediction,you can be a winner! community in your category. After The Challenge Who can participate? results are tabulated, whoever reduced crashes by the greatest percentage beyond their Crash Prediction, 165 municipalities throughout the province will be wins - and wins bragging rights. We provide some invited to take part. suggestions on issuing challenges on the back page. This is an excellent opportunity to show that your DID YOU KNOW? community cares about reducing harm on our roads. In an averageyearin BC, over a How can individuals participate? quarter million crash incidents are reported to ICBC Individuals can take a pledge to drive safely - and be eligible for prizes.Visit the Official Challenge Website Car crashes are the leading cause at www.icbc.com. of death and injury for youth in BC. r, How can other groups participate? u Schools, community groups, businesses, clubs and When is it? organizations can get involved too by issuing The Challenge will take place over a 23-day period, challenges to schools, groups or branch offices in May 5 to May 27, 2004. other communities. Their members can also pledge to drive safelyonwww.icbc.com. Some challenge ideas What are Crash Predictions? are on the back page. ICBC analyzed the number of crashes involving the residents of every community in the province over the last five years between May 5 and May 27. DID YOU KNOW? We looked at the number of crashesinvolving residents In BC, on a typical day*... of a communitytaking place anywhere in the province. There is a car crash every two That number represents your Crash Prediction. This minutes. way, the focus is on crashes that could involve family, friends and neighbours. Someone is injured every seven minutes:

* Based on 2002 data from ICBC.

CCi2ASHREDUCTION 006 Challenge What can we win? What can we do to promote The registered community in each prize category that The Challenge? shows the greatest reduction in crashes can win a road Take The Challenge and set an example. As an safety grant. Like-sized communities have been put influential leader in your community promote The into categories based on their population: Challenge to community residents, local business people, family and friends. Category Grant Urge businesses, associations, organizations, unions A: Up to 1,500 $ 5,000 or clubs to challenge their members to participate. B: From 1,501 to 5,000 $ 10,000 Use the Proclamation or endorsement to publicize C: From 5,001 to 10,000 $ 18,000 your involvement and commitment to The D: From 10,001 to 40,000 $ 25,000 Challenge at a civic level. E: From 40,001 and up $ 35,000 If you have challenged another community or group, fill in the Official Challenge Form and As well, residents of your community will be more display it outside your office. aware of the risks of driving and how to prevent crashes, creating a safer environment for all road users. Post promotional materials in city hall and other civic offices. And the winning community will receive recognition Try to get as much local media coverage as possible for your achievements in media announcements of for your Challenge activities. e winner, and inclusion in related websites, signage,. Have your main contact points with the public idflags orbanners displayed in your municipality. answer their phones with "Please drive safely. How Don't forget - only registered communities are may we help you?" eligible for prizes. Where can l get more information? Visit the Official Challenge Website atwww.icbc.com. You can find out more information on how your community can participate and how other communities are taking The Challenge.

For more information or to receive Challenge promotional materials, contact your ICBC Regional Loss Prevention Office: Greater Vancouver 604-296-1520 (including Vancouver, North Shore, Howe Sound, Burnaby, New Westminster, Tri Cities, Maple Ridge, Squamish and Whistler) Fraser Valley 604-592-6416 (including Richmond, Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, Boston Bar, Agassiz) Kamloops Okanagan Kootenays North/Central Vancouver Island 50-571-1607 250-861-7969 250-368-4208 250-561-5093 250-390-5509

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Challenge another community, school, community group or organization tosee who can:

Reducethe most crashes. After The Challenge results are tabulated, the community who reduced crashes by the greatest percentage wins. Create more publicity. A simple way to measure publicity is to count the number of different places where people can see the name and dates of The Challenge on billboards, posters, etc. Cl Win The Challenge in your category. Go for the big odds and see if your community can win The Challenge for your entire category. Choose ou

If you win... If you lose...

Lunch is paid for and delivered to your office for You pay for their lunch. you (and perhaps even for your staf).

A presentation, display or multi-media exhibit You have to profile their community. profiles your community at their city or community hall. They make a donation to the charity your You make a donation to the charity of their community prefers. choice.

You receive cookies or doughnuts or jellybeans You bring the goodies.for them. for a month.

You receive $100 to donate to a local road safety You pay $100 to the road safety initiative of initiative in your area. their choice.

They have to wear a pin, baseball cap, T-shirt or You wear their promotional items. other promotional item for your community for their next council meeting.

TS361C (032004) REFERENCE #1

District of River

File: X280-45QC0 April 8, 2002

Mr. David Brown Manager, Pollution Prevention Section Vancouver Island Region Ministry of Water, Land & Air Protection 2080 Labieux road Nanaimo, BC V9T 6E9

Fax to: 751-3103 Re: QuinsamCoal Corporation

Dear Mr. Brown:

The District of Campbell River's Air and Water Quality Select Committee (AWQSC) is requesting clarification on issues arising from the Quinsam Coal Environmental Technical Review Committee Working Group (QCETRC) meeting of September 20, 2001 and subsequent notification of changes to Permit PE-07008 (December 23, 2001) that will allow for increased effluent discharge by the mine.

Chemical changes to the Quinsam RiverWatershed,including the continued recording of high levels ofsulphates,pH and changes in phytoplankton within Long Lake are considered to be unacceptable.It is also noted that while present TSS readings are within acceptable levels, this may be attributed to the production slowdown of the Quinsam Coal Corporation(QCC) and with an increase in productivity at the mine site, these TSS levels may also rise.

The AWQSC therefore requests an update and status report of the following issues:

1. QCC was required to submit a Plan, by March 2002, that would outline how they intend to investigate and evaluate sources of sulphate and the limiting of its production; 2. That while researching alternative options, QCC install a test cell by October 2001, to determine the effectiveness of removing sulphate; 3. How QCC intends to remedy water quality of the Quinsam River and related impacts to the productivity of the lakes surrounding the mine site; File.- 5280 45QCOAL -April 8, 2002e pg

4. The potentialimpact ofallowingQi:increaseCC$`f its effluent discharge levels based on the concerns noted in items 13" 5. The status of future mine reclamation plans, and 6. A rationale for the changes to the land zoning to `subdivision'.

It should be noted that the District of Campbell River supports the efforts of the QCETRC to establish sound scientific methodology for the management and control of potential sources of contaminants in and around the Quinsam River. However, it is essential that QCC be encouraged to meet its environmental responsibilities as it continues to carry out its daily operations.

Yours truly, / LJ-VD

Michael Roth Habitat Steward (250) 286-5711 c. AWQSC

0 REFERENCE #2

District of Campbell River From the Office of the Mayor

May 9th 2003

Ministry of Water, Land & Air Protection Fax: 250-751-3103 2080 Labieux Road Nanaimo, BC V9T 6E9

Attention: Mr. Lloyd Erickson, Head - Environmental Section

Dear Mr. Erickson:

Re: Quinsam Coal Corporation Request for Update.

As a member of the Environmental Technical Review Committee (ETRC) for Quinsam Coal Corp., the District of Campbell River requests confirmation from the Ministry of Water, Land & Air Protection E (MWLAP) that its staff, along with the Ministry of Energy & Mines (MEM), are working with Quinsam Coal Corp. to address the outstanding recommendations of the October 2002 Annual Report.

The District also requests,that the MWLAP require Quinsam Coal Corp. (QCC) to provide a written summary on the progress it has made to date in meeting the recommendations of the ETRC review of the annual reports. The summary should also identify which, if any, of the recommendations have not been implemented and why.

In addition, the District is concerned that the progress being made to meet the permit requirements for ambient water quality of sulphate levels discharging into the Quinsam Watershed, continues to be above acceptable levels. To aid in assessing the status of QCC to meet its obligations as outlined in its permits, the District recommends that all violations of QCC's permits be noted in future annual it reports.

The District is aware that changes and cutbacks in various Provincial Ministries have placed an additional burden on all remaining staff persons. As such, the District would like confirmation that the technical resource persons currently participating on the ETRC from each Ministry will remain on the Committee.

Copies to: Ministry of Energy & Mines._. oil Quinsam Coal Corporation

G:ICont MayoritetterslMWLAP- Erickson re Quinsam Coal Update.doc 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 4C7 Phone (250) 286-5700Fax (250) 286-5760 JIsy REGIONAL DISTRICT COMMUNITY PLANNING SERVICES `Comox-Strathcona

REFERENCE #3 File: Quinsam Coal

July 16, 2003

The Honorable Richard Neufeld Minister of Energy and Mines PO Box 9060 Station Prov. Gov't Victoria, BC V8W 9E2

Dear Minister Neufeld:

Re.: Quinsam Coal Project

The Regional Board of the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona adopted the following resolution at the June 30th, 2003 Board meeting:

"THAT the Regional District of Comox-Strathcona write to the Minister of Mines and Energy requesting that they continue to be involved in monitoring of the Quinsam Coal Project to the same degree in the future that it has been in the past; AND FURTHER THAT the recommendations of 0 the Environmental Technical Review Committee, which monitors the Quinsam Coal Project be enforced by the Acting Regional Waste Manager of the Ministry of Land, Water and Air Protection; AND FURTHER THAT all future annual reports on the Quinsam Coal Project made available to the public by the Acting Regional water Manager include references to permit violations as well as specific costs and efforts taken by the Quinsam Coal Corporation to mitigate the impacts to the environment."

The Regional Board has expressed its concern with this project in the past and wishes to ensure that impacts to the natural environment are minimized.Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Yours truly,

Gerard V. LeBlanc, MCIP General Manager

cc. =Stanley'Gooderich, Environment Technical Review Committee Stan Hagen, MLA, Comox Valley

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REFERENCE #3

Mr. L. J. Erickson Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection 2080A Labieux Road Nanaimo BC V9T 6J9

Dear Mr. Erickson,

Re: Quinsam Coal Corporation Environmental Technical Review Committee Report, Nov. 2002

We have recently written to you regarding our concerns about the impact that the Quinsam Coal project is having on the Campbell/Quinsam River system especially Long Lake. We are also concerned about the nature of the report that your office filed E in our local newspapers on December 11, 2002. This report was intended to summarize the 2001/02 Annual Water Quality and Reclamation Report on the Quinsam Coal Project and the work of the Environmental Technical Review Committee,(ETRC)which reviews it and monitors the Quinsam Coal operation. Your summary indicated that the reporting period was from April2001,to March 2002, the composition of the committee, the tons of coal produced, and where interested readers could find the fullreport.It also indicated that some "receivingenvironment"results exceeded the provincial criteria for sulphates and that while acceptable sulphate levels were"occasionally"exceeded at or near the mine site, water quality in the Quinsam River remained good. Our first objection is to the vagueness of the term "receiving environment." In personal conversation withyou,you have indicated that "receivingenvironment"refers to LongLake.LongLake,which is a part of the Quinsam River, is very important to the people of Campbell River because the Quinsam Hatchery uses it for their Coho colonizationprogram.We are requesting that in the future your office refer to Long Lake as LongLake.We also question your use of the word "occasionally." The provincial criteria to which you refer specifies 100 mg/L of sulphate asthe,"Maximum concentration not to be exceeded at anytime,"for fresh water aquatic life. During the reporting year of which you write, sulphates in Long Lake s' 144 mg/L at 9 meters and 158 mg/L at thebottom.Although we couldn't locate a record of the actual measurements,for them to average this high they must have been either more than occasional or very severe when they did occur. 0 During the time period covered by the report, Quinsam Coal exceeded their permitted ph level at settling pond #4, 38 times. They also exceeded their permit in terms of flow from this pond both in terms of maximum discharge per day and days per year a number of times. At Quinsam Coal's Middle point coal storage facility between April 12, 2001, and December 19, 2002, (the only monitoring data that we were able to obtain) 19 of the 33 samples taken, exceeded their permitted level of 50 mg/L for total suspended solids which was mostly coal dust. Of these 19 samples, which ranged as high as 181 mg/L, 6 were more than double the permitted limit. We are aware that Quinsam Coal was developing a treatment program at Middle Point, and it is possible that this problem has been rectified. Regardless, we find it unacceptable that the summary does not contain one word about these violations or the other violations listed above, despite the fact that 100 words (glowing words in our opinion) were dedicated to the efforts Quinsam Coal is allegedly taking to address the sulphate problem. The violations we have listed may or may not have set off scientific alarm bells with you, but we believe they should have reported. They should have been reported because compliance with pollution permit regulations is a significant and integral part of the entire monitoring and review process. They should have been reported because they happened and the public has a right to know when industry violates their pollution permits.They should have been reported because failure to do so implies that the violations did not happen, things are going along relatively well and there isn't much need for people to travel to Nanaimo or the Quinsam Coal mine to read the entire report. In the future please make reference to pollution permit violations. Readers should be aware that the above mentioned report is now also available at the Vancouver Island Regional Library in Campbell River. E Thank you.

Sincerely,

`" civ vt 1 ,l! G L / jam; b C )v.ij. ` StanGoodrichand Gordon McLaughlin for Campbell River Environmental Council

cc: Richard Neufeld, Minister of Energy and Mines Joyce Murray, Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection Stan Hagen, Minister of Sustainable Resource Management Quinsam Coal Corp. District of Campbell River Quinsam Hatchery Robert G. Thibualt, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Campbell Rivier Mirror Campbell River Courier Islander Rod Visser, MLA TIIETYEE CLUB of BRITISHCOLUMBIA Sin" 1924

August 4, 2003 REFERENCE #3

Mr. L.J.Erickson Ministry ofWater,Lands and Air Protection 2080A Labieux Road Nanaimo BC V9T 6J9

Dear Mr. Erickson,

I am writingthis letteron behalf of the Directors of the Tyee Club of British Columbia in support of thepositiontaken by the District of CampbellRiver(May 9,2003) and that of the RegionalDistrict of Comox-Strathcona (July 16, 2003) and their support of the recommendations madeby the Campbell RiverEnvironmentalCouncil regarding Quinsam Coal and thedischargeof effluent into the Camp, bell/Quinsam watershed. Those recommendations included: (1) The Ministry of Mines continues to be involved in monitoring of the project to the samedegree inthe futurethat it hasbeen in the past. (2) All recommendations of the Environmental Technical Review Committee, which monitors the project, are enforced by the Acting Regional Waste Manager of the Ministry of Land, Water and Air Protection, Nanaimo Office. (3) All futureannual reports onthe Quinsam Coal Projectmadeto the public by the Acting Regional Waste Manager include references to permit violations.

In recent years members of the Tyee Club have worked closely with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the staff of the Quinsam Hatchery, BC Hydro and many other community members and organizations to ensure that the Campbell and Quinsam Rivers and theirsalmonand trout stocks were protected and restored. These projects have included: the development of a Water Use Management Plan: the creation of spawning channels; the addition of spawning gravel to the river; the restoration of the estuary as a rearing area for young salmon; the maintenance of a net-pen and the feeding of juvenile salmon.

We are most alarmed with the sulphate levels found in the Quinsam River watershed. We believe that this presents a threat to the total fishery in both the short and long-term. E

- P.O. Box 338, Campbell. River. B.C. V9W 586 Ph; 2:5O-287.2724 Please do everything within your power to restore the water quality to its condition before the mine began operations.

Sincerely,

Reid Herkes President cc: Richard Neufeld, Minister of Energy and Mines Joyce Murray, Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection Stan Hagen, Minister of Sustainable Resource Management Quinsam Coal Corp. District of Campbell River Comox-Strathcona Regional District Quinsam Hatchery Robert G. Thibualt, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Campbell River Mirror Campbell River Courier Islander Rod Visser, MLA Stan Goodrich, Campbell River Environmental Council REFERENCE #4

Section 7.0: Receiving Water Quality Results and Discussion Page 66 Quinsam Coal Corporation 2002/03 Monitoring Report

7.6.1.3 Sulphate/Hardness

1 Graphs 50 and 52 present the historical hardness and sulphate data for the 1, 4 and 9 metre depths at Long Lake. Compared to the 1983 and 1984 baseline data that showed a sulphate concentration range of 1 to 1.6 mg/L and a hardness concentration range of 9.5 to 21.4 mg/L, both sulphate and hardness have increased significantly in Long Lake since mining operations began. Initial data collected in June 1994, after the south mine operations began, show that an increase in the concentrations of sulphate and hardness occurred in comparison to the baseline data. Sulphate concentrations at this time were 21 mg/L at the 1 metre and 4 metre depths, 37 mg/L at 9 metres and 38 mg/L at bottom.Sulphate and hardness concentrations increased again in 1995 at all sampling depths and since then, average sulphate concentrations at the 1 and 4 metre depths have generally ranged between 60 mg/L and 120 mg/L and average hardness concentrations have generally ranged between 60 mg/L and 100 mg/L. At the deeper depths (9m and bottom) a steady increase in sulphate and hardness occurred between the years of 1995 and 1999, reaching a peak sulphate level in 1999 of 198 mg/L (bottom depth). Hardness concentrations peaked in 2000 with a concentration of 153 mg/L at the bottom depth. From 1999 to 2001, sulphate concentrations in the deeper depths decreased with peak levels of 184 mg/L in 2000 and 158 mg/L in 2001.

Similar to Middle Quinsam Lake, Long Lake's average concentrations of hardness and sulphate increased for this report period in comparison to the previous year, although the magnitude of the increase was not as great in Long Lake as Middle Quinsam Lake. For the 2002/03 report period, sulphate concentrations averaged 103 mg/L at the 1 metre depth, 114 mg/L at the 4 metre depth, 165 mg/L at the 9 metre depth and 172 mg/L at bottom (2001 averages were 84 mg/L at the 1 metre depth, 86 mg/L at the 4 metre depth, 144 mg/L at the 9 metre depth and 155 mg/L at bottom).Hardness concentrations averaged 98 mg/L at the 1 metre depth, 105 mg/L at the 4 metredepth,145 mg/L at the 9 metre depth and 144 mg/L at the bottom depth. Peak sulphate concentrations for this year were 173 mg/L at 9 metres and 175 mg/L at bottom and peak hardness concentrations were 149 mg/L at 9 metres and 150 mg/L at bottom. Concentration peaks this year remain lower than the peak concentrations in 1999 and 2000.

The seasonal trend for sulphate and hardness concentrations appears to be a general increase from April to September, with the highest concentrations occurring in September for the 1 and 4 metre depths.This is likely a result of a decrease in dilution that occurs during the summer months. The bottom depths, which generally experiencea lack of vertical mixing during the REFERENCE #5 Executive Summary Page vi Quinsam Coal Corporation 2002/03 Monitoring Report

be requested for all lake samples in the 2003 sampling season as per a more recent request the ETRC.

Changes in the chemistry of both lakes is a result of a combination of factors including changes in flushing, dilution and vertical mixing and changes in the influent water including Settling Pond effluent and the inflow from adjoining lakes and groundwater. Itis difficult to determine the causes of the changes that occur to the lake chemistry during a given sampling season, as influent water may not have an immediate impact on the lake water quality. Changes in lake 0 water quality are more evident in the long term data, which shows a gradual increase in sulphate and pH in Middle Quinsam Lake and Long Lake and corresponding increases of these constituents in mine effluent water and groundwater. Increased sulphate and pH levels in Long Lake appear to be associated with increased inputs of these constituents from sources including Settling Pond #1 effluent and the local bedrock aquifer in the area of the Long Lake seep (LLS) as inferred from high levels of sulphate and pH and significant inflow to the lake from these sources. Flow data collected to date from the seep is minimal but suggests the flow 10 can be seasonally significant and of a magnitude that is within the range of flows from Settling Pond #1. Although there have been fewer sampling events at LLS versus at Settling Pond # sulphate levels are significantly higher at LLS (pH is similar).It is likely, therefore, that LLS is a greater contributor of sulphate to Long Lake than is Settling Pond #1.Of the water quality influences known and monitored at the site, the greatest contributors to the increase in sulphate and pH levels in Middle Quinsam Lake appear to be the Settling Pond #4 effluent and the 10 outflow of Long Lake (LLO) due to high levels of sulphate and pH and the significant flow into the lake from each location.Settling Pond #4 contributes significantly higher levels of sulphate and pH and significantly greater flows to Middle Quinsam Lake than does LLO. The groundwater contributions to Middle Quinsam Lake have not been quantified, therefore, the influence of groundwater on water quality in Middle Quinsam Lake is not well understood.

Phytoplankton analysis completed by G3 Consulting Ltd. for 2002 indicates that species abundance was lower in the month of June than in previous years and within the range seen in previous years for all other months sampled at Middle Quinsam Lake.Species abundance was decreased significantly in April 2002 from the peak abundance that occurred in April 2001. C. obovoidea numbers decreased from the previous year and were similar to the numbers seen in 2000. A small bloom of bluegreen algae occurred during the summer, which is common f Middle Quinsam Lake. Species composition was typical for Middle Quinsam Lake. REFERENCE #6

QUINSAM COAL CORPORATION ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT DECEMBER 2003 WasteManagementPermit PE-07008 was issued December 23, 1987, to the company presently known as Quinsam Coal Corporation for the discharge of effluent to the environment. The permit specifies environmental conditions and establishes the Environmental Technical Review Committee to co-ordinate an annual review of monitoring results. This committee is composed of technical representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada; Environment Canada; the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection; the Ministry of Energy and Mines; the District of Campbell River; and Quinsam The Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection is Coal Corporation. conducting further studies to re-evaluate the provincial The committee reviews all monitoring data for the mine receiving environment guideline for sulphate defined site and releases a report to the public once per year. This by the ministry in 2000 at 100 mg/L. is the fifteenth report and covers the period from April Although some sulphate samples have exceeded the 2002 to March 2003. Approximately 341,432 tonnes of guideline the actual effect on biological communities is clean coal were produced in this period from the dependent upon environmental factors such as hardness. underground mining operations. Although MWLAP has not found any impairment of the Permit effluent discharge quality compliance was good I biota health due to sulphate the ministry continues to throughout the reporting period with only one exceedance evaluate the guideline with respect to sulphate impacts occurring January 2, 2003, for total suspended solids. on the local receiving environment. This exceedance with due to an extreme rainfall event. It is the opinion of the committee that while acceptable The 2002 Annual Report records that some receiving sulphate levels were occasionally exceeded at or near the environment sulphate samples taken within Long Lake mine site during the reporting period, water quality in and at the outlet of Long Lake between July and December Middle Quinsam Lake and the Quinsam River remains ranged upto 175 mg/L and 154 mg/L respectively. The good with sulphate levels well below the present provincial report notes that these levels are slightly lower than the guideline. The 2002 Annual Report is available for review sulphate levels recorded in the previous year. Monitoring at the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection office by the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection in Nanaimo (2080-A LabieuxRoad, telephone 250-751 - confirms these results. 3100) the Quinsam Coal Corporation mine site office, At the direction of the Ministry of Water, Land and Air telephone 286-3224, The District of Campbell River, Protection, the Ministry of Energy and Mines and telephone 286-5700 or the Campbell River Branch of the Environment Canada, Quinsam Coal is continuing to Vancouver Island Regional Library. take action to reduce the loss of sulphate from the mine R. Alexander site through containment and treatment. Quinsam Coal Regional Waste Manager is evaluating the effectiveness of the sulphate containment Vancouver Island Region and control works (installed in the previous year) and continues to investigate sulphate source definition and additional sulphate treatment and mitigation methods. Quinsam Coal recently installed a second set of pilot scale sulphate treatment works in the south mine area. Sulphate levels in the Quinsam River at the outlet of Middle Quinsam Lake and at the Quinsam River at the Gold River Bridge were well below the provincial guideline for sulphate during the reporting period and averaged 33 mg/L and 9.4 mg/L respectively. E REFERENCE Executive Summary #7 Page iii Quinsam Coal Corporation 2002/03 Monitoring Report

7008. ALS conducted 96-hour pass/fail toxicity tests (LC50) with rainbow trout on all of the r samples using a 10/10 (100%) survival rate as an indication of a pass.All samples for both ponds received a 10/10 result.

All water quality parameters were below the permit limits at Pond #4 and Pond #1 for 2002 except for 29 exceedances of the pH permit limit and one isolated exceedance of the TSS permit limit at Pond #4. Values of pH that exceeded the permit limits ranged from 8.05 to 8.22 and occurred in all months of the report period except March 2003. The TSS exceedance (38 mg/L) occurred in the first week of January 2003.

Flows at Settling Pond #4 exceeded the permitted maximum and average discharges on a number of days during the winter months and flows at Settling Pond #1 exceeded the permitted average discharge on a number of days during the winter months. There were a total of 33 exceedances of the permitted maximum flow of 25056 m3/day and a total of 56 exceedances of the permitted average daily flow of 6912 m3/day at Pond #4 and a total of 9 exceedances of the permitted average daily flow of 8640 m3/day at Pond #1 .Maximum flow exceedances at Pond #4 ranged between 25150 m3/day and 28730 m3/day and occurred during the months of December, January and March. Average daily flow exceedances at Pond #4 ranged between 7060 m3/day and 25,750 m3/day and occurred during the November to March period. Average daily flow exceedances at Pond #1 ranged between 9430 m3/day and 21870 m3/day and occurred during the months of December, January and March. The high flow volumes are a result of the high water volumes that must be pumped from the 2 North underground mine and W the 4 South underground mine during periods of high precipitation in the winter months. The 2 North mine is required to be kept dry to keep the mine in operation and for the safety of the workers underground.The company is permitted for 180 days of discharge per year but because of the increased water accumulation underground, QCC has been exceeding the 180- day limit. Along with the application for an increased pH limit at Pond #4, QCC has requested an increase in the 180 day/year discharge limit to 365 day/year.

Chemical analysis at Middle Quinsam Lake and Long Lake indicate a general increase in pH at both lakes over the past few years.Increased pH levels in both Middle Quinsam Lake and 0 Long Lake are likely related to land disturbances that occurred in the north and south area during open pit and underground mining operations (due to the calcareous substances contained in abundant minerals such as calcite).Increased pH with time in the Settling Pond Minutes 2003

REFERENCE #8

HB noted non-compliant TSS result for January 2, 2003. DS noted cause was likely a very high rainfall event. HB also reviewed the fact that the company has an outstanding amendment application to varythe pH range and discharge period from the #4 treatment pond. DE and Don S noted concern regarding increase in pH and period of discharge. Action Item HB asked DS to provide the return frequency of the January 2, 2003 rainfall/non-compliance info.

DE and Don S noted they are concerned about the increase in sulphate in The watershed around the mine site. 11

0 REFERENCE # 1

Adherence to Monitoring Schedule

HB noted that no 3S Pit Wall wash (to determine runoff quality) was Minutes 2003 completed as required in last year's recommendations. DS noted that JF has done a review of the historical data to define the ARD potential of this rock wall. Action Item: JF will provide a technical memo in regard to the ARD potential of the 3S Pit Wall.

Minutes 2002

KB noted 3S pit showed a downward trend in alkalinity until March 2002 with a low of 28. There was also a corresponding low in pH of 7.3 which is significantly lower compared to other disturbed areas of the mine site. KB is coneerned-ttus-could-bean-indicator of ARD onset, perhaps seasonal. KB feels pit wall fines may be a significant contributor. KB noted that alkalinity and pH are parameters that need to be watched carefully as possible indicators of ARD onset. (At last years meeting it was recommended that QCC assess. the 3S Pit Wall (as well as 2S underground and 4S underground)for its MIJARD potential as well as a source of sulphate generation. This should be coin ed),.

Minutes 2001

QCC should focus on defining sulphate sources and limiting its production. QCC must develop and undertake a systematic approach to evaluating all potentially significant sources of sulphate in the south mine development area. This should include investigation of 2S underground, 3S pit walls, 4S underground, Long Lake seep etc. While no deadline for this program was defined at the meeting it is suggested such a plan be developed by March 31, 2002.

0 qng A.+a,aons Government should

keep better tabs REFERENCE #10 onQCoal sulphate levels,say groups

By DAN MacLENNAN North Islander Reporter

The Comox-Strathcona Regional "A great number of environmental District (CSRD) board of directors has groups and individuals from Campbell, joined withcitycouncil and the River protested this mine in the early 1980s, fearing that it would impact on Campbell River Environmental We feel now that both the Council (CREC) in calling on the municipal government our fishery," CREC wrote in a letter to, provincial government to keep better WLAP earlier this year. "The mine was' then theProvincial, tabs on Quinsam Coal's efforts to limit and the regional district approved by sulphate levels in the Quinsam River Government. have sent a clear "For the provincial government to watershed. The resolution comes at the urging message to both the now remove this safeguard strikes us as extremely irresponsible." of CREC, but Quinsam Coal officials provincial government say they're dealing properly with the Dave Selent, Quinsam Coal's direc for of environment, maintains the mine problem. and Quinsam Coal that doesn't have much of an environmental The CSRD board called on the they want to see more Ministry of Mines and Energy to main- impact. "In terms of environmental impact, tain past monitoring levels. The board accountability. called on the Ministry of Water, Land it's pretty minimal what we're doing and Air Protection to enforce recom- 119 here," he told the North Islander. mendationsof theEnvironmental "We've met all the recommenda- Technical Review Committee. The - Stan Goodrich, tions of the Environmental Technical board also called for the acting region- C.R. Environmental Council Review Committee (ETRC) and we al waste manager to make public all actually had a meeting with the region- future annual reports on the Quinsam al district when they were considering Quinsam Coal discharges mine Coal project including references to that resolution. We made a little presen- effluent into Middle Quinsam and Long permit violations and an accounting of tation to them about what we were specific costs and efforts taken by lakes under a waste management per- doing on site and I think they were mit from the Ministry of Water, Land Quinsam Coal to mitigate the impacts actually fairly impressed with the steps and Air Protection (WLAP). to the environment. we've been taking to address the sul- Both CREC and the District of CREC says increases in sulphate phate issue. Campbell River have voiced similar and pH levels in the lakes, both attrib- "The one real issue here of environ- uted to the mine, are believed to be the concerns to the province, notably that mentalimpact isthe sulphates and cause of changes to the phytoplankton it. sulphate levels from the mine continue we're working our way through to exceed provincial water quality in the lakes. We've put in these groundwater moni- Those changes could negatively guidelines. toring wells. impact the Campbell/Quinsam river "We feel now that both the munici- "We've put in the sulphate test cell. system's fish bearing capacity because pal government and the regional district We're working closely with the regula- Long Lake is an important part of the have sent a clear message to both the tors, the Ministry of Water, Land and Quinsam River Hatchery's coho colo- provincial government and Quinsam Air Protection, the Ministry of Mines, Coal that they want to see more nization program and has been since Environment Canada, the District of accountability on the project," said the 1970s. Campbell River and Fisheries and CREC is also concerned that the CREC's Stan Goodrich. "It's now up to Oceans." Ministry of Mines may discontinue them to deliver it. "We will be watching." monitoring in the face of provincial government cuts.

9 REFERENCE #11

Minutes 2003

JD noted that there is a need to do a re-assessment of the Provincial Sulphate criteria. The criteria must be based on new data that relates directly to invertebrates and phytoplankton, the organisms at issue in the Quinsam watershed.

Minutes 2000

JD - looking at a watershed specific sulphate objective for Quinsam is not likely to prove valuable. The provincial criteria for sulphate of 100 mg/L was based on soft water such as that found in the Quinsam system. As a result, the watershed specific objective would simply match the provincial criteria. If the Quinsam system had naturally harder water, a watershed specific objective might prove valuable. However, thatisn't the case. 0

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Mr. G. R. Peterson's testimony at Public Inquiry into The Quinsam Coal Project 1983 District of Campbell River

(g) Guaranteed environmental protection requires adequate monitoring to determine the effectiveness of these preventative and mitigation measures, through programs of enforcement and impact assessment. Physical and chemical water quality standards for effluents and receiving waters should be the primary basis of enforcement and protection, not the demonstration of biological loss. Future monitoring programs for enforcement should therefore include only water quality parameters.Biological measurements are useful to show how adequate the water quality standards and the enforcement measures have been in protecting aquatic resources, but cannot be used as primary enforcement monitoring parameters. The biological condition, as perhaps a delayed reflection of water quality change, cannot be relied upon for the kind of immediate response needed to initiate mitigation or other corrective measures. With respect to water quality monitoring, it is important to differentiate between monitoring controlled effluents to meet the strict terms of Waste Management permits, and monitoring receiving waters at river, streams and lake stations for purposes of estimating effects of the effluent on aquatic life and other uses. Adequate protection of resources will not be met by monitoring effluents only, and in this respect, the general objectives of the Monitoring Sub-Committee of the Coal Guidelines Steering Committee ara cnnnr3

REFERENCE #13

JD asked about timelines for scale up of the treatment system. JF noted that the current 6 barrel test should take 6 to 8 months to complete. JF sees a 3-5 year timeline to get to a sulphate treatment system that could be used on the flows at the mine site. REFERENCE #14 Minutes 2001

Noted that it may be useful to focus on one specific source as an exampleand completely define that source. 4S adit may be a good source to start on.

KB noted thatQCC shouldreview geology of gob in 2S area to better define possible sulphatesources.KB asked thatQCC reviewall available data for thisarea,including a table of acid base accounting data from an old bore hole..

KB/HB noted that QCC will need to get flow estimations on Long Lake seep to develop an estimate of sulphate loading. QCC agreed to monitor this discharge flow monthly subject to accessibility issues related to snow and ice.

QCC should provide a time line for the implementation of treatment options.

MR noted local Campbell River environmental groups are concerned about long term reclamation of the mine site. KB noted that MEM considers it acceptable as an interim condition for an operating mine (estimated mine life of 15 yrs), but still realizing the goal is progressive reclamation.

4. Monitoring Recommendations

It was agreed that sulphate levels in the effluent from the 4S underground workings be monitored as part of the monthly sulphate monitoring program. Where possible the sample is to be taken from the discharge pipe rather than the sump. In addition a comparison of the sump and pumped effluent sulphate levels is to be made to define any concentration variations that may exist. 4S sampling should be used to better define particular groundwater source(s) and speciation.

There was agreement that QCC should proceed with the proposal by Golder and Assoc. to install a sulphate treatment test cell downstream of pond I to determine the potential effectiveness of possible sulphate removal systems. Plans for treatment works to be provided by October 31, 2001. QCC will also continue research of other sulphate treatment options such as reactive barriers and report on possible feasibility. QCC shall also provide a time line for the prompt future implementation of chosen treatment option(s).

QCC will continue to monitor groundwater wells on a 1/41y frequency for sulphate and metals. Data from the north pit monitoring wells will be used to assess the effectiveness of the lining of a portion of the Wash Plant Ditch with a culvert. 0 REFERENCE #15 -91-

Mayor Robert Osler's testimony at Public Inquiryinto The Quinsam Coal Project 1983

We must, however, assure ourselves that the anticipated changes contribute not only to our present economic growth, but to our quality of life. (e) We do not undervalue the importance of our local resources.But it must be emphasized that the economic health of Campbell River will be assured by long-term exploitation of renewable resources, especially our I forests and commercial fisheries. Income from mines whose worth is temporary must rank low as a priority. (f)While we have a very real concern for the long- term economic health of this community, we harbour serious reservations about the harmful side effects of industrial growth, especially as it pertains to water quality and environmental impact. The residents of this community will bear the consequences of any error made by the Company or the Government regulations. Despite this, we have no formal voice in their decisions. (g) On the basis of the foregoing information, the Council believes that there are several measures which are required, which are as follows: There must be local input into control of water resources at every aspect and level of decision-making. We are not content to rely on the promises of industry or the protection, however well-intended, of government agencies. A comprehensive data base reflecting the present status of water quality must be developed.Only through a clear and substantial knowledge of the present situation throughout our watershed can future changes be known and controlled. There must be put in place a system of surveillance and monitoring so that changes in water quality are discovered and reversed before damage is substantial or permanent. Before mining is commenced in our watersheds, we must be assured that there will be no negative environmental impact during or after completion of the mining. Safeguards must be provided to assure that the community has legal and economic recourse to require adherence to environmental protection guidelines, and to be indemnified against any harm caused. 9 7, REFERENCE #16 -155-

2) The Federal legislative authority to control discharges to watercourses is found in Sections 33 to 33.4 of the Fisheries Act. The Act prohibits the deposit of substances which are deleterious to fish, fish habitat or man's use of fish. The Act also provides authority to make regulations prescribing deleterious substances and authorizing the deposit of a specified amount of deleterious substances. 3) The Federal Agencies usually work through the Provincial Waste Management Branch's permit system. This process is a means whereby compliance with the Federal requirements, or their equivalent, may be attained, utilizing the concept of a "single window approach" when dealing with pollution. It carries the understanding, however, that when the Federal requirements cannot be accommodated by the Provincial system, separate implementation action may be taken. 4) The Department of Fisheries and Oceans have tradition- ally reviewed and provided comments to the Provincial Water Rights Branch on the acceptability of water licence applications for water intakes located on salmon-bearing waters. This review process also applies to water supply systems for proposed mines 0 located on salmon bearing waters.

5) The estimated annual catch of naturally produced stocks of fish in the Quinsam River and of current (1980) hatchery produced fish are 24,000 and 149,000 salmonids respectively to the Canadian commercial catch. In addition, the estimates for natural stocks of steel- head and sea-run cutthroat trout are 450 and 268 respectively to the Canadian commercial catch. The dollar value of these stocks of fish is as follows:

Canadian Commercial Fishery 998,000 Sport Tidal. Waters 1,393,000 Sport Fresh Waters 83,000 Native Food Fishery 200

Total $2,474,200

Tables 1 and 2 on the following page provide details of the Canadian catch and estimated values of salmonids produced in the Quinsam River. 0 Campbell River Environmental Committee

April., 2004

To the Mayor and Council

We are requesting your support regarding the Quinsam Coal Project. Our requests are guided by the testimonies of the late Mayor Robert Osler and Mr. G. R. Peterson, the expert fisheries biologist who represented the District of Campbell River at the Quinsam Coal Inquiry of 1983.

Summary

* According to the latest Annual Water Quality Monitoring and Reclamation Report 2002/2003 prepared for Quinsam Coal Corporation by Navus Environmental Consulting, (Navus Report) sulphates originating at the mine site are continuing to leach into the Quinsam watershed. The area most heavily affected is Long Lake whichis especially important because the Quinsam Hatchery uses Long Lake for its Coho colonization program.

The sulphates in Long Lake sampled at all four depths have increased over the previous reporting year. The average increase is 20.2%.

Provincial Water Quality Guidelines specify 100 mg/L of sulphates as the, "maximum concentration not to be exceeded at any time" for fresh water aquatic life. Sulphates now exceed 100 mg/L at all four depths in Long Lake.

The baseline data for sulphates in Long Lake before the mine went into operation was between 1 and 2 mg/L. Sulphates have exceeded 100 mg/L at the bottom depths each year since 1997.

The increased sulphates have been linked to a change in the phytoplankton community of Long Lake.

Quinsam Coal was directed as early as 2001 to, "provide a timeline for the prompt futureimplementation"of a treatment works for sulphates at the mine site by the Environmental Technical Review Committee(ETRC)which oversees the Quinsam Coal project.

At the last ETRC meeting Quinsam Coal stated that their timeline for the treatment system at the mine site is between 3 and 5 years.

X19 * The Navus Report lists 128 violations to Quinsam Coal's permits during the most recent monitoring period. Despite letters from the District of Campbell River and three other groups asking the Regional Waste Manager to list all permit violations in his annual report to the people of Campbell River published in our local newspaper, he listed only one permit violation.

The Regional Waste Manager's annual report makes no mention of the raise in sulphates in Long Lake.

Examination of the minutes of the ETRC meetings from the last several years and a personal interview with the chairman of the ETRC indicates that at least one important recommendation of the ETRC from 2001 was outstanding as of April 20, 2004.

Quinsam Coal's director of the environment is quoted in the North Islander, Aug. 2003, as saying, "We've met all the recommendations of the Environmental Technical Review Committee".

This last winter there was a spill at the mine site which involved the contents of settling pond #4 being discharged into the Quinsam River system. The Ministry of Water Land and Air Protection has not completed their report on this incident. OUR REQUESTS OF COUNCIL 0 (1) That the district of Campbell River write to the Regional Waste Manager formally requesting: (a) An interim report on the progress to date on investigating the spill that happened at the Quinsam mine site this past winter. (b) That Quinsam Coal's 3 to 5 year timeline on the treatment system at the mine site be shortened. (c) That he implement the recommendations of the ETRC, and that council express disappointment that one of the recommendations from 2001 was still outstanding as of April 20, 2004. (d) That in the future he enforce the terms of all of Quinsam Coal's pollution permits. (e) That in the future he list all permit violations in his annual newspaper report to the people of Campbell River, and that council express disappointment that he failed to do so in his January 21, 2004 report.

(2) That the District of Campbell River inform the Regional Waste Manager that its expectation is that his first mandate is to protect the environment and that he be entirely forthright in his reporting of the Quinsam Coal Project.

(3) That the District of Campbell River write to the chairman of the ETRC and request that in the future he produce the minutes from the annual ETRC meetings in a more timely fashion. 2 Campbell River Environmental Committee Report In Support of Their Requests of The District of Campbell River Regarding the Quinsam Coal Project April, 2004

INTRODUCTION Based on the latest annual Water Quality Monitoring and Reclamation Report 2002/2003, prepared for Quinsam Coal Corporation by Navus Environmental Consulting (Navus Report) the Campbell River Environmental Committee continues to be concerned about the changes taking place within the Quinsam Watershed as a result of the Quinsam Coal Mine. We are also concerned about some of the procedures being followed by the provincial government relative to enforcement and reporting to the people of Campbell River. This report outlines those concerns.

BACKGROUND We first requested your assistance in February of 2002 when we met with your Water and Air Committee and documented the increase in sulphates within the system especially Long lake, and the change in the phytoplankton community that appeared to be associated with it. Long Lake is of particular concern to us because the Quinsam Hatchery uses it for its Coho colonization program. A copy of our 2002 report should be on file with the district.At that time we asked council to write to the Waste Management Branch of the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection in support of the branch's goals of reducing the loss of sulphates at the mine site and the installation of a pilot sulphate treatment works. A copy of your letter dated, April 8, 2002, is enclosed. (ref. 1)

In the early Spring of 2003, we again appealed to council through theWater and Land Committee and documented that Quinsam Coal had failed to implement some of the recommendations of the Environmental and Technical Review Committee (ETRC) which pertained to sulphates and that the Acting Regional Waste Manager had failed to enforce them. We also documented a large number of permit violations by Quinsam Coal that the Acting Regional Waste Manager had failed to enforce and to mention in his annual report to the people of Campbell River which he places in both our local newspapers. We requested that the Municipal Council write to the Acting Regional Waste Manager and request that he implement all of the recommendations of the ETRC (which meets on an annual basis and directs the Quinsam Coal project) and that in his future reports to the people of Campbell River he, "make reference" to permit violations. Please find enclosed a copy of a letter to the Acting Regional Waste Manager dated, May 9, 2003, and signed by Mayor Nash which states in part, "the district recommends that all future violations of Q C C permits be noted on future reports". (ref. 2) The letter also expressed concerns about outstanding ETRC recommendations.It should also be noted that similar letters were written by the Comox Strathcona Regional District (July 16, 2003), The Tyee Club of British Columbia, (Aug. 4, 2003) and our group, (Feb. 7, 2003). (The Regional District's letter was addressed to the Minister of Energy and Mines.) (ref. 3) PRESENT CONCERNS The Provincial Water Quality Guidelines for Freshwater Aquatic life specify 50 Mg/L of sulphates as the "Alert level" and 100 Mg/L as the, "Maximum concentration not to be exceeded at anytime." The baseline for sulphates in Long Lake before the mine went in to operation ranged between 1 and 2 mg/L. Sulphate levels rose dramatically throughout the 1990's and have now exceeded 100 mg/L each year in the deeper parts of the lake since 1997. Statistics from the most recent Navus report (ref. 4) indicate that the sulphates in Long Lake have increased significantly over the previous year. The author has taken the sulphate data reported on page 66 of this report and placed them in a table which allows easy comparison.

Sulphate Levels in Long Lake

Mg per litre

Depth 2001/02 2002/03 Percentage of increase

1 metre 84 103 22.6% 4 metres 86 114 32.6% 9 metres 144 165 14.6% bottom 155 172 11.0%

20.2% Average Increase

From this table it can be seen that there has been an increase in the averages for all four depths which range from 11 % to 32.6%. The average increase is 20.2%. In recent years sulphates exceeded the provincial guideline of 100 mg/L for the deeper depths.For this reporting period the sulphate levels exceed the provincial guidelines at all four depths. Page VI of the Navus report summary cautions against over interpretation of data during one sampling season but also indicates that the long term data shows, " a gradual increase in sulphate and pH in Middle Quinsam and Long Lake." (ref. 5)

Considering these facts from the Navus report we were frustrated by the Regional Waste Manager's yearly report to the people of Campbell River placed in the Courier/Islander on January 21, 2004, (ref. 6) which indicates that the Navus Report compares some sulphate samples taken during the 2001-2002 year with some sulphate samples taken during the 2002-2003 year and, "notes that" the 2002-2003 sulphate samples are "slightly lower." We could not find this notation in either volume of the Navus Report. We met with the Regional Waste Manager, the biologist monitoring the project, and the chairman of the ETRC in Nanaimo on April 20, 2004. They also were unable to locate this notation. Perhaps more important is the fact that the Regional Waste Manager's report makes no mention of the increase in sulphates at all four depths in Long Lake. 3

In terms ofpermit violations (ref. 7), the Navus report lists one violation for total suspended solids at pond #4. There were 29 exceedances of the pH limit on pond #4. Violations took place in all months of the reporting period except March, 2003. Flows on settling pond #4 exceeded the permitted maximum flow on 33 days and the permitted average daily flow on 56 days. Flows from pond #1 exceeded the permitted average daily limit on 9 days.

We were dismayed that the Regional Waste Manager reported that, "permit effluent discharge quality compliance was good throughout the reporting period with only one exceedance." No mention is made of the 29 pH limit violations (which we would also consider quality violations) or the 98 flow (quantity) violations. At the April 20th meeting with waste management staff, the reason given for not reporting the pH or flow violations was that Quinsam Coal had applied for a change in their permit on Dec. 23, 2001.If the change had been granted, Quinsam Coal would have been in compliance. The delay in granting this change was largely due to a lack of time for paperwork on the Ministry's part. The change will be coming in due time.

Our argument is that these violations took place during the 2002-2003 reporting period and should have been reported as requested by the four organizations perviously mentioned. When we showed the Regional Waste Manager and his support staff copies of the previously noted four letters they indicated that they had not seen any of them.

Regarding the pending change to Quinsam Coal'spermits,it should be noted that the two representatives from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans at the last ETRC meeting stated concerns about raising Quinsam Coal's permit in terms of both pH and flowlevels. Theyalso stated concern about the raising levels of sulphates in the watershed. (ref. 8)

In terms of implementing the recommendations of the ETRC we were frustrated to read in the minutes from the most recent meeting (October 15, 2003) that "no 3S pit wall wash (to determine runoff quality) was completed as required in last year's recommendations." It appeared to us that this was one of the recommendations that the ETRC complained about at the October, 2002, meeting that wasn't completed from 2001. According to the 2001 minutes this information was requested by the ETRC by March 31, 2002. (We have included relevant material from all three years minutes for your comparison.) (ref. 9)At the April 20th meeting the ETRC chairman confirmed that our impressions were correct and that this recommendation has still not been implemented.It should be noted that Quinsam Coal's director of the environment was quoted in the North Islander of August 2, 2003 as saying, "We've met all the recommendations of Environmental Technical Review Committee". (ref. 10)

We are aware that the mining industry believes that the provincial guidelines for sulphates are too low and would like to see MWLAP revise them. In October, 2000, theministry biologist monitoring the Quinsam Coal project stated to the ETRC, "looking at a watershed specific sulphate objective for Quinsam is not likely to prove valuable. The provincial criteria for sulphate of 100 mg/L was based on soft water such as that found in the Quinsam system. As a result, the watershed specific objective would simply match the provincial criteria.If the Quinsam system had naturally harder water, a watershed specific objective might prove valuable. However, that isn't the case."At the October 2003 meeting, he indicated that there is a need to do a reassessment of the sulphate criteria.(ref. 11) The reason for his change in thinking is not clear to us.

We were also frustrated by the fact that the minutes of the October 15, meeting were not sent out until January 26, 2004.It is important to note that the Navus report came out in June of 2003. There was a delay of over three months before the committee met to discuss it, then an additional delay of more than three months before the minutes were sent out. The effect of this is that any action taken by our group, or the municipality is delayed unreasonably in our opinion.

We are also concerned about the spill that took place this last winter at pond #4. Apparently a part rusted out allowing the contents of the pond to escape into the watershed. We were told by the Regional Waste Manager that this spill was still under review by the ministry and that there was no written report available at this time.

CONCLUSIONS We need to state again as we have in the past that the Campbell River Environmental Committee has no direct evidence that the changes occurring in the Quinsam Watershed are having a harmful effect on fishpopulations.However we would like to remind Council of the testimony on Mr. G. R. Peterson, the expert fisheries biologist who represented the District of Campbell River at the Quinsam Coal Inquiry of1983,which states inpart,"physical and chemical water quality standards should be the primary basis of enforcement and protection not the demonstration of biologicalloss."and "The biological condition as perhaps a delayed reflection of water quality change cannot be relied upon for the kind of immediate response needed to initiate mitigation or other correctivemeasures."(ref.12)Guided by this principle it does not appear to us that satisfactory progress is being made toward the goal of reducing sulphates escaping from the mine site and entering the Quinsam watershed.

It has now been six years since the sulphates began exceeding the provincial limits considered safe for freshwater aquatic life in Long Lake. According to the minutes of the last ETRC meeting Quinsam Coals #1 priority is their proposed coal fired power plant. They did not indicate how high a priority reducing sulphates from their mine site is but they did indicate that their timeline for getting a sulphate treatment system that can be used on flows at the mine site is between 3 and 5 years. (ref. 13)This is also of concern to us because Quinsam Coal was directed as early as 2001 to, "provide a timeline for the prompt future implementation of chosen treatment options." (ref. 14) To us, getting a treatment system going is simply taking too long. On the day of the last ETRC meeting, October 15, 2003, Quinsam Coal submitted a paper which discussed some experimenting they had done with treatment cells. The paper was dated October 14, 2003. According to the ETRC chairman this report was, "not turned in on time." The sulphates from the mine leaching into the watershed have a direct impact on the watershed and possibly the fish that depend on it. The annual report that the Waste Manager places in our local newspapers does not. The reader is justified in asking why we are making an issue of this small report that most people probably don't read. We believe that it has implications that go far beyond the coal mine. The District of Campbell River is on record as wanting to attract resource extraction industry to our area. They are also on record as wanting to protect the environment. We do not see this as an easy task.If it can be accomplished it will be because of diligence and accountability on the part of all stakeholders. The Regional Waste Manager plays an extremely important role in this. He needs to be, and be seen to be, an honest broker willing to enforce regulations and willing to call an increase in sulphates an increase in sulphates and a permit violation a permit violation.If he is not, our community can not have confidence that the environment is being protected. The author sees the Regional Waste Manager's report to the public this year as fitting the pattern of previous years, of being less than forthright.

We would like to remind the council of the words of the late Mayor Robert Osler testifying on behalf of Campbell River at the Quinsam Coal Inquiry. "The residents of this community will bear the consequences of any error made by the company or the government regulations," and "There must be local input into control of water resources at every aspect and level of decision-making. We are not content to rely on the promises of industry or the protection however well intended of government agencies." (ref. 15)

We believethat there is a lot at stake here. At the Quinsam Coal Inquiry, Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada estimated the dollar value alone of the Quinsam River fishery (in 1983 dollars) as $2,474,200. annually (ref. 16).

We are well aware that the District of Campbell River has the ability to commission an independent consultant to examine our findings and other aspects of the Quinsam Coal project. We would welcome such action with accompanying feedback.

Respectfully submitted,

Stanley Goodrich, Vice-President, Campbell River Environmental Committee cc:Regional Waste Manager Quinsam Coal Corporation Quinsam Hatchery Minister of Land, Water, and Air Protection Minister of Mines Media Mr. Rod Visser, MLA

a COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, APRIL 19,2004 at 6:45p.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. D.D. Raines - Administrator, D. Burns - Municipal Services Director, A. Linder - Community Services Director, P. Stanton - Planning Services Manager, M. Sirett - Parks & Recreation Manager, W.T. Halstead - Municipal Clerk

IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: 04-0510 Ashley/Ruehlen: "THAT Council move In-Camera under the CARRIED authority of Section 90 (1) (b), (c) and (d) of the Community Charter. "

Council recessed at 6:45 p.m. and resumed at 7:30 p.m. following the In-Camera business.

1. DELEGATIONS: (a) D'Arcy Frankland spoke in support of the Official Community Plan Amendment for Georgia Park Development Corporation.

(b) Marvin Holmgren, Harry Moore and Barb Hedge spoke in support of the request for a Grant-in-Aid from Sunshine Lodge/Yucalta Lodge for the Pioneer Olympics.

2. MINUTES: (a) April 5, 2004 Council Minutes.

04-0511 Ashley/Cornfield: "THAT the April 5, 2004 Council Minutes be CARRIED adopted. "

3. OTHER MINUTES: (a) March 18, 2004 North Island Woodlands Advisory Group Minutes.

04-0512 Matthews/Grant: "THAT the March 18, 2004 North Island CARRIED Woodlands Advisory Group Minutes be received. "

(b) March 24, 2004 Campbell River Access Awareness Committee Minutes.

4-0513 Grant/Cornfield: "THAT the March 24, 2004 Campbell River ARRIED Access Awareness Committee Minutes be received."

4. CORRESPONDENCE: Items of correspondence for Council consideration:

04-0514 (a) Ostler/Cornfield: "THAT the April 2, 2004 correspondence from CARRIED Dr. L. Carvalho, F.R. C.S. regarding space for patients who need RegularCouncil MeetingMinutes -Monday, April 19, 2004 Page 2 to smoke at the Campbell River Hospital be received. "

04-0515 Cornfield/Ostler: "THAT the April 2, 2004 correspondence from CARRIED Dr. L. Carvalho regarding space for patients who need to smoke at the Campbell River Hospital be referred to the Comox District Regional Hospital, Campbell River District Hospital and the Vancouver Island Health Authority. "

04-0516 (b) Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT the April 2, 2004 correspondence from CARRIED Nora Newlands, Executive Director, British Columbia Achievement Foundation extending an invitation to Mayor Nash to attend the Presentation Ceremony at Government House for the 2004 British Columbia Community Achievement Awards presentation to Dot Andrews be received. "

04-0517 (c) Grant/Ashley: "THAT the April 5, 2004 correspondence from CARRIED Doug Lang, Chair, Board of Directors and Garth Sheane, Chief Executive Officer, Evergreen Savings Credit Union announcing that Coastal Community Credit Union, Comox Valley Credit Union and Evergreen Savings Credit Union have entered into negotations to explore merging the three credit unions be received. "

04-0518 (d) Ostler/Matthews: "THAT the April 13, 2004 correspondence from CARRIED Don Knight, President, Royal Canadian Naval Association inviting Mayor and Council to a public Memorial Service to commemorate "The Battle of the Atlantic" be received. "

5. MAYOR'S REPORTS: (a) Mayor Nash presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Campbell River Community Foundation to Councillor Ashley.

(b) Mayor Nash's April 15, 2004 Report regarding Quadra Ferry/Transit Bus Coordination.

04-0519 Ruehlen/Cornfield: "THAT Council support the dedicated transit CARRIED route from Quadra Ferry Terminal to Timberline School/North Island College on a trial basis, effective April 15 to the end of the school year, 2004. " Opposed. Councillor Cornfield.

D. Burns left the meeting.

(d) Councillor Ostler reported on her meeting with the Minister Responsible for Infrastructure. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, April19,2004 Page 3

(e) Councillor Cornfield reported on the Paramedic Graduation Ceremony held in Cumberland.

04-0520 Ashley/Matthews: "THAT verbal reports of Mayor and Council be CARRIED received. "

6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS: (a) Mayor's Executive Assistant's April 2, 2004 Report regarding Seniors' Advisory March 31, 2004 Commission Meeting.

04-0521 Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the March 31, 2004 Seniors'Advisory CARRIED Commission Minutes be received. "

04-0522 Ashley/Matthews: "THAT Council support the principle of CARRIED promoting Campbell River as a good place to retire. "

7. STAFF REPORTS: A. Administrator:

B. Community Services Division: (i) Parks & Recreation Supervisor's April 5, 2004 Report regarding Forest 20/20 Greencover Funding.

04-0523 Grant/Matthews: "THAT the 2004 Financial Plan be amended to CARRIED provide for grant funds receivable in the amount of $27, 000 with $18, 000 applicable to the Norm Wood Environmental Centre bio- solids project and with an additional $9, 000 expenditure being authorized for the Baikie Island restoration project. "

(ii) Parks & Recreation Manager's April 8, 2004 Report regarding Disc Golf.

04-0524 Matthews/Ostler: "THAT Council allocate $3,3 66from the CARRIED contingency to build trails, bridges and cross walks for the Disc Golf Course in Willow Point Park and that the financial plan be amended accordingly. "

(R)Parks & Recreation Manager's April 8, 2004 Report regarding the Grant-in-Aid request from Sunshine Lodge/Yucalta Lodge.

04-0525 Ashley/Ostler: "THAT as an exception to policy, Council approve CARRIED the Grant-in-Aid request from Sunshine Lodge/Yucalta Lodge for rental of the Sportsplex for the 2004 Pioneer Olympics in the amount of $356.50. "

04-0526 Cornfield/Matthews: "THAT the Grant In Aid Policy be referred toDEFEATED Committee of the Whole for discussion. " Opposed: Mayor Nash, Councillors Ashley, Matthews, Ostler, Ruehlen, Grant. Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, April 19, 2004 Page 4

(iv) Planner Roy's April 8, 2004 Report regarding Development Variance Permit - (to vary the frontage improvement requirements) for 7181 Gold River Highway.

04-0527 Matthews/Ruehlen: "THAT Council approve Development CARRIED Variance Permit 04-01 to vary Section 3(b) in the Frontage Improvement Bylaw 2709 for an industrial development located at 7181 Gold River Highway."

04-0528 Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the April 16, 2004 correspondence from CARRIED Georgina McCubbing regarding Development Variance Permit Application - 7181 Gold River Highway be received. "

(v) Community Services Director's April 14, 2004 Report regarding 2004 Canada Day Fireworks Display.

04-0529 Matthews/Cornfield: "THAT Council commit funding to a CARRIED maximum of $10, 000 from contingency (if necessary) for the 2004 Canada Day Fireworks display and that the Financial Plan be amended accordingly. "

(vi) Parks & Recreation Manager's April 15, 2004 Report regarding Special Occasion Licenses.

04-0530 Ruehlen/Matthews: "THAT Council approve the list of CARRIED organizations for Special Occasion Licenses in the Parks & Recreation Manager's April 15, 2004 Report, subject to receipt of insurance, as recommended by the Committee to Approve Public Events. "

M. Sirrett left the meeting.

C. Municipal Services Division:

D. Corporate Services Division: (a) Building Inspector's Report to March 31, 2004.

04-0531 Ashley/Ruehlen: "THAT the Building Inspector's Report to March CARRIED 31, 2004 be received. "

(b) Bylaw Enforcement/Property Services Manager's April 13, 2004 Report regarding Agreement to Operate Haig-Brown House.

4-0532 Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT Council grant approval to the Museum to ARRIED operate the Haig-Brown House until December 31, 2004. "

04-0533 Ruehlen/Matthews: "THAT the Statement of Revenue and Expenses CARRIED as at March 31, 2004 be received. "

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8. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: (a) Planner Roy's April 14, 2004 Report regarding Official Community Plan Amendment for Georgia Park Development Corporation.

04-0534 Matthews/Cornf eld: "THAT Official Community Plan Amendment CARRIED Bylaw No. 3093, 2004 (650 Hudson Road) receive first and second readings and proceed to public hearing."

(b) Council Procedure Bylaw No. 3105, 2004.

04-0535 Ashley/Ruehlen: "THAT Council Procedure Bylaw No. 3105, 2004 CARRIED be adopted. "

9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

10. NEW BUSINESS:

11. INFORMATION: Information items presented to Council:

04-0536 (a) Grant/Ashley: "THAT the March 31, 2004 correspondence from CARRIED WilfAdam, British Columbia Treaty Commission thanking Mayor Nash for his important contribution to the Treaty Commission's March 4 conference, Venture into a Treaty World be received. (Full report available in Mayor's Exective Assistant's office). "

04-0537 (b) Grant/Ashley: "THAT the April 1, 2004 fax from Marne Svennes, CARRIED Campbell River Women's Centre Coordinator regarding a project called "Serena's Place" to provide outreach, prevention and support work to women who are involved in prostitution, drug use, poverty and homelessness be received. "

04-0538 (c) Grant/Ashley: "THAT the April 7, 2004 correspondence from Peter CARRIED Maarsman, President, Foundation for the Coalition Against No- Fault regarding Common, Negative Impacts of New and Expected BC Government Laws (Significant Projects Streamlining Act and Civil Liability Law Changes) be received. "

04-0539 (d) Grant/Ashley: "THAT the April 8, 2004 a-mail from Bruce A. CARRIED Hawkshaw, City Clerk, The City of North Vancouver regarding the Agreement of the Sale of BC Rail to CN Rail be received. "

04-0540 (e) Grant/Ashley: "THAT the April 8, 2004 a-mail from Bruce A. CARRIED Hawkshaw, City Clerk, The City of North Vancouver regarding Privatization of Medical Services Plan Records Administration be received. "

04-0541 (f) Grant/Ashley: "THAT the April 13, 2004 correspondence from CARRIED Lance Sundquist, Manager, Conservation Officer Service, South

U Regular Council Meeting Minutes- Monday, April19, 2004 Page 6 Coast Region, Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection regarding the recently published New Bear Smart Brochure be received. "

04-0542 (g) Grant/Ashley: "THAT the Campbell River Visitor Info Centre CARRIED visitor analysis sheet to the end of March 2004 be received. "

ADJOURNMENT: 04-0543 Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT the meeting adjourn. " CARRIED

The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Mayor L. Nash CHAIR

W.T. Halstead Municipal Clerk

( YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES Monday, March 22, 2004 at 3:30pm in Committee Room at City Hall

Present: L.Nash, M.Ashley, J.Sandholm, L.Smith, K.Alix, C. McArthur, E.Garber, E. Januszewski, H. Payne, D.Cosgrove, H.Saunders, Absent: Graeme Westdorp, Meagan Wilson, Alysha Diamond, K.Cornfield, Trevor Gates, Sean Roy E Chair for meeting: K.Alix Meeting began at 3:36pm

1.Additions to Agenda- None 2. Approval of Minutes-March 22 3. Council Report- By Mayor LynnNash a) Budget 2004 Council has recommendeda 4.46%increase to residential taxes, 1.5% decrease to large industry and 8% decrease to smallbusiness. Highway 19Aand Willow Point Village will begetting road upgrades and sewer workdone. WillowPoint Plaza is beingdeveloped. DiscoveryFoods will get a facelift. $100,000. approvedfor city signage,beautification and garden clean up. b) 6 Acre Site Council has received 27 proposals for useof thesite. Some are excellent. They range from a German Spa to an all season boatramp.The Ice Arena proposal was referred to Strathcona Gardens commission. c) Rezoning Hilcheyand Dogwood is rezoned for a small malldevelopment.Harrogate and Erickson is rezoned for a patio home development. d) Seawalk Cruise Ship dock to the Riptide will be completed this summer including some stretchesof Dick Murphy Park. Cityis continuing to aquire easements and riparian rights along the waterfront. e)Transit Councilor Rhuelen is responsible for the Transit portfolio. f) CHTV Tonight( Monday, Mar 22) CHTVis airing live from the Long House on the Campbell River Bandproperty. They will highlightCampbell River. g) Marine Heritage Building Almostcomplete. Wordson the Water event is being held on site this weekend.

4. External Issues/Requests- a) Youth Week- May 1-7`h 2004 - L.Smith Lindsey received lots of responses from communities that have Youth Advisory type committees. Nanaimo, Port Alberni, City of Vancouver, Chilliwack and Saanich all sent back information. Saanich Teens Advisory group is just forming. Lindsay to contact Saanich regarding a potential visit from our YAC on May 6/7. Action: L. Smith b) DCR Strategic Plan- Deferred to Mayor L.Nash or Councilor M.Ashley's next visit. c) Community Vision Jan to copy letter for all members. Sean to lead us through a "vision session" at our next meeting. Action:J. Sandhohn/S. Roy

5. YAC Identified Issues a) Follow up to action from previousmeeting: 02 i)Seawalk: Stats completed. Report to Council to be written. Committee to meet with Sean. Krista to arrange for meeting. Action: K. Alix

ii) Timberline Football/BC School Sports Lindsay has tried contacting BC School Sports three times with no response. Lindsay will continue trying to reach them to find out if they have any publications that would explain eligibility to Grade 9 students entering Gr 10 in the fall. Action: L. Smith Mr. Bill Johnson is the contact at Timberline. Cameron to find out who contact is at Carihi and report. Action:C. McAurthur Goal is to have a publication to send out to Grade 9 students with the end of the year report cards.

iii) Transit Service Eric attended Transit Advisory Meeting. Heather provided the following concerns: - Better connections coming from Phoenix/Carihi after school to the Willow Point area. - Coordinate schedules and stop points to make it easier to transfer between Alder/Rockland /Dogwood routes without having to ride all the way to the Plaza. Currently to go from Southgate to McPhedran you have to ride into town and transfer to Dogwood bus. 6. YAC Housekeeping- a)Resignation - Erik Winnig. Committee send him a thank you card.

Meeting closed 4:30 pm. Nextmeeting: Monday, April 5, 2004, 3:30pm, in the Committee Room at City Hall

1 Minutes of the meeting held on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2004 at 12:00 noon in the Committee Room located at Municipal Hall, 301 St Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC Present: Michael Clare, Chair Patrick Marshall, Ralph Walker, Jim Dobinson, Richard Stephens, Lucy Reiss, Dan Berkshire, Councillor Grant, Councillor Matthews, Adrian Maas, Phil Skognes, Paul Stanton, Sean Roy, Cathie Schopp, Recording Secretary 1. DELEGATIONS: 2. MINUTES: (a) Review of March 24, 2004 minutes

"That the March 24, 2004 Development Liaison Group minutes be adopted as circulated. "

3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (a) Aerospace CR Organization - tabled to next meeting

(b) Travelling Workshop - tabled to next meeting.

The Planning Services Manager advised that he was preparing a group of amendments to the Zoning Bylaw of which one is addressing height restrictions. The measurement for the height of a building would be taken from mid-point between the peak of the roof and the top plate of the walls rather than from the peak of the roof, allowing more flexibility, encouraging pitched roofs, and consistent with the way that many other communities measure building height. Height limits set in the different zones would remain the same. Concerns over how this might affect views and property values was discussed.

"Recommended: Approval in principle, subject to viewing proposed amendments. "

(d) Frontage Improvement Brochure Development Liaison Group - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 Page 2 3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Ralph Walker felt he was unqualified to prepare the brochure and Engineering felt that, if approved, their summer student would be able to provide assistance.

(e) Sidewalk Design Recommendations.

Engineering has placed a priority on a review of sidewalk design standards, ahead of the alternate standards review. The Engineering Manager will report once their research was complete.

Phil Skognes left meeting at 2:00 p.m.

Bill Matthews and Dan Berkshire left the meeting at 2:20 p.m.

4. REPORTS & CORRESPONDENCE: (a) OCP Review and Update

The Planning Services Manger presented draft copies of Chapters I and 2 of the proposed Official Community Plan.

(i) Chapter 1 - Introduction

Councillor Grant noted that the Vision Statement had been prepared by Council, and was being presented for input.

- COMMUNITY MISSION be changedto MUNICIPAL MISSION.

1.1.2 Principles and Values: - Economic Diversity - make the statement continued in the first bullet more specific. - Environmental Sustainability - Lucy Reiss will provide additional bullets for this portion. - Consider moving third bullet: "Promote residential diversity and strong Neighbourhood" to "Quality of Life" sub-head.

(ii) Chapter 2 - Growth Management

2.0 Definition of "Growth management"; consider changing the wording "control or regulate" to "manage", or "respond".

2.2 Change wording in Bullet #8: "and mining, both on and off- shore" to read "including forestry, fisheries, mining, and petroleum and natural gas exploration both on and off-shore". Boundary expansion: residents any proposed expanded area must pay for the infrastructure needed to meet standards set down by the E District. Development LiaisonGroup - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 Page 3

2.3.3 Boundary Adjustments: Include a section on the amalgamation of residential lands.

2.3.5 Planning Areas will expand from 9 to 11 areas to take in satellite areas such as Quinsam Coal and the Merrill & Ring development. Query: are satellite area guidelines going to be general or area specific? Add a section on Temporary Commercial/Industrial Permits - which allow Council to control the specific conditions, for a limited time.

R. Stephens entered meeting at 1:30 p.m.

(b) "One-Stop Shopping"

The Chair to set up a meeting with the Administrator to discuss the report.

A draft report prepared by the Chair was tabled for review Items noted were: - the number of planning areas referred to needs to be changed. - LIP grants are no longer available.Borrowing by the District within its borrowing limits without being subject to counter- petition is now sharply limited. It was noted the District has its capital projects budget set for the next 5 years (but Council can change the priorities). - 4(a): Approving Officer already has this power in relation to phased subdivisions; - 4(b): "larger infill parcels" referred to should be no smaller than one hectare; - 4(c): Extensive discussion took place on the issues raised by this suggestion. There was a general sense that the District should be providing some sort of positive encouragement to infill development, perhaps by way of leveraging potential partnership possibilities, or removal of disincentives, but it was felt that this might need to be broken down into a number of different parts, possibly addressing different questions in different areas.

Tabled till next meeting.

Phil Skognes left meeting at 2:00 p.m.

Bill Matthews and Dan Berkshire left the meeting at 2:20 p.m. Development LiaisonGroup- Wednesday,April 14, 2004 Page 4 5. APPLICATIONS:

6. NEW BUSINESS: 7. INFORMATION: (a) Invitation Public Safety Forum

Copy of the invitation to attend a public safety forum is included. - not addressed.

(b) Sub-Committee Meeting Report - not addressed.

.NEXT MEETING DATE: (a) The next Development Liaison Group Meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2004 at 4:00 p.m.in the Committee Room.

9. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 2:130

Michael Clare CHAIR Date: April 23, 2004 NIWAG North Island Woodlands Advisory Group www.niwag.org Meeting minutes Thursday, April 15, 2004

Present Member Seat Maureen Brinson C.R. Chamber of Commerce Clay Carlson Timberline Secondary School Quentin Dodd Campbell River Environmental Committee Doug Dyson Village of Sayward Richard Glover Sayward Fish and Game Club Dennis Fitzgerald Weyerhaeuser - Corporate Rob Harder Weyerhaeuser - NIT Bill Harrison Seniors' Representative Ted Klettke IWA First Vice President Bill Matthews District of Campbell River Heather Pate Member at Large Chief John Smith Hamatla Treaty Society Heather Sprout Regional District of Comox-Strathcona

Away John Andres Ministry of Forests Michel deBellefeuille Weyerhaeuser Corporate Don Carlyle NIT Human Resources Randall Dayton Weyerhaeuser NIT Gord Eason Weyerhaeuser NIT George Nyman NIT Manager

Resource & Other Ron Frank Facilitator/Chair Agnes Goldstone Recording Secretary

List of Handouts: Minutes of March 18, 2004 NIWAG Regular Meeting Joint Report from Heather Pate and Quentin Dodd re Forest Certification Watch Conference Certification Watch Conference Notes from Dennis Fitzgerald Set of Indicators for Signing Off Transitioning to CSA Z809-02 handout from Dennis Fitzgerald Significant Changes in the 2002 CSR Standard from Dennis Fitzgerald Rob Harder - Monthly Report NIWAG Communication dated April 5, 2004 from Rob Harder Quarterly Report to the Board re NIWAG from Heather Sprout Proposal to Assist with Achieving the Objectives of NIWAG at Regular Meetings from Ron Frank Parking Lot as of April 2004 Membership List Timberline Secondary School Forestry Program from Clay Carlson

niwag Page 1 of 8 Date: AM 23, 2004 Meeting Minutes 5:45 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Meeting starts

1. Safety and Health

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

2. Introductions

Introductions of all members of NIWAG, secretary and guests.

Review/Revise/Adopt Agenda

RF:I will distribute a national survey from Natural Resources Committee to stakeholders and First Nations. Please complete and return prior to next meeting. MB is not able to do the 5 minute stakeholder presentation today. Next month we'll have MB and HS is also scheduled for May. RH: GN sends his apologies for being unavailable; also KM couldn't attend this month. DC is still on vacation and RD is at a training course in Calgary this week.

ACTION ITEM: RF to email/letter GN re: commitment to attend NIWAG meetings.

Moved: Heather Pate - "Adoption of agenda" Seconded: Quentin Dodd Vote: Adopted as presented - Unanimous

4. Review/Revise/Adopt Minutes of Last Meeting

Minutes from March 18, 2004 Regular Meeting

DD: on page 3 of 9, 41,000 hours refers to how many employees? RH: that would include everyone. RF: minutes should read "41,000 hours year-to-date total person hours, combined for the DFA at the end of February." RH: under the first action item on page 3 of 9, a letter was sent to Tom Holmes and Jack Lavis asking them what the process was and if it was possible to have input from this table. I'm waiting for more information from them. The letter was also sent to MoF and forwarded to Ken Collingwood. Rory Annett indicated there was no place within the current process to open the door for input, but interested groups are able to contact them. Rory indicated the 8% to First Nations, of the 20%, will be B.C. wide and will be allocated based on band membership. RF: 8/20's is based on First Nations' membership, m3 per person per year. There is concern from CJS of "where" and "when". Information will be passed on as it is received.

ACTION ITEM: RH: To provide contact information to NIWAG for Ken Collingwood for those who want input on the 20% takeback. niwag Page 2 of 8 0 Date: April 23, 2004

TK: on page 6 of 9, we were going to get more information on the 4 x 4 shift. RH: it's my understanding that the company wanted to go through a few shifts and there is a meeting coming up with the union on the matter. HS: was the 4 x 4 shift company wide or this division? HP: that was part of my question. RF: we'll get the information from DC.

ACTION ITEM: DC to provide information on the 4 x 4 shift and what other companies are doing.

RH: KM is still looking into the action item on the LR19 spill.

Moved: Doug Dyson - "Adoption of minutes" Seconded: Richard Glover Vote: Adopted with amendments - Unanimous

5. Certification Watch Conference Report - QD: it was a very interesting and productive conference.I was a little taken back by the number of high-ranking officials attending. It was very tightly controlled by the organizer but there was lots of good information. HP: we've given the key points in our report. Compared to last year, the focus shifted from "market share" to "certification is here to stay". There seems to be a huge gap between what the companies think certification means and what the public thinks. QD: the store clerks were no better informed on certification than the public.I have eight pages of notes if anyone is interested in reading them. HP: we'd like to thank Weyerhaeuser for paying the expenses. We also had received a scholarship. RF: we appreciate your effort as volunteers and appreciate Weyerhaeuser's participation. This may be the last certification watch conference. DF: we're not sure yet.It was well attended and it's a good venue to have everyone together. HP:I hope the certification watch keeps going.If certification is the way of the future, they need to deal with the disparity between what everyone wants out of certification. There is a lack of connection with the public. The public thinks you get better wood if it's certified. Call me if you have any questions about our report. DD: do you know if the wood is certified at the store? I've talked with people at the sort. Wood comes in and goes out on the booms and you don't know how much is certified. RF: we've dealt with the chain of custody. RH: when they buy our boom, they'll know how much is certified.

ACTION ITEM: RH to provide written answer for next meeting.

6. Indicator Review - Complete Compliance Review for 2003 year-end - RF: there are a few pieces missing. The auditors will be here the week of April 26th

Indicator #15 - RH: this indicator is combined production - total production profit for crown land plus total earnings for private land prorated $/m3. niwag Page 3 of 8 Date: April 23, 2004 DD: this is not good. The target is 18% on ROI. This is probably around 3%? RF: the accounting system changed, so we've tried to approximate the same numbers for previous years. RF: all in favor of signing off on Indicator #15? - Unanimous.

Indicator #14 - RH: we're still waiting for the cut control numbers from Nanaimo. Cut control is what we put into the water plus what was left as residue. We should hear by next week. These numbers affect indicators #14 and #21. The allowance of 50% over or under by the end of the cut control period no longer applies. The estimate for residue for 2003 was 18,489m3. RF: cut control was also used to see if we were sustainable. This indicator may not be working for us any more.

PARKING LOT: Indicator #14 -what does cut control mean in terms of certification and sustainability in light of the new legislation?

RF: QD needs to leave at this time. The Coastal Advisory Group gathering is still planned for mid to late October.

QD left the meeting.

Indicator #25 - RH: the Sayward Cypress Management Society has been active. There is a 3-way agreement between the Society, Weyerhaeuser and MoF to manage the rec. site. The grand opening is planned for April 30th RF: all in favour to sign off on Indicator #25? - Unanimous.

Indicator #26 - RH: there have been no changes on this indicator. We're hardening off on the old growth management areas with the Ministry of Environment. We're still under for the Xm variance and there is a strategy in the FDP to recruit more potential Old Growth areas. RF: the indicator says forest in the DFA. Is this crown and private land? RH: no, this is for crown land only. We will clarify that. RF: the assurance we have is that the OG areas are babysat by the ministries and at this table. All in favour of signing off on indicator #26? - Unanimous.

Indicator #27 - RH: the concern was that we didn't have natural regeneration, only plantations. The figures show lots come back naturally. RF: all in favour of signing off on indicator #27 - Unanimous.

Indicator #28 - RH: this indicator has been put into the Parking Lot.I recommend we change the indicator to "reportable spills" not just "reportable oil spills". We had 3 reportable spills, 16 total spills. DD: you had 8 spills this last month?I recommend you look at the hose presses. RF: all in favour of signing off on indicator #28 - Unanimous.

Indicator #29 - RH: we were very fortunate with only one lightening strike last year. RF: there's been a lot of discussion on the use of fire to control fire or wildlife management. We don't want a repeat of 1938 because of the lack of fuel control.Is niwag Page 4 of 8 Date: April 23, 2004 there interest on an education or information session on this subject? (There was general agreement.)

PARKING LOT: Information session on the use of prescribed fire.

RF: all in favor of signing off on indicator #29? - Unanimous.

Indicator #30 - RH: some trees lost all their foliage and we thought we had to do some salvage, but most of the forest wasn't affected after 3 years and most trees recovered. This was in the Eve and White River areas. DD: are you doing anything about the ambrosia? RH: it's about inventory management at this time of year. We do the usual trapping at the dryland sort. RF: all in favor of signing off on indicator #30? - Unanimous.

Indicator #31 - RH: natural slides are not associated with roads or cutblocks. The rock slide that happened this year will appear on next year's report. RF: all in favor of signing off on indicator #31? - Unanimous.

Indicator #32 - RH: there was extra site disturbance in 2002 because of the major blowdown event and salvage using ground-based equipment. Those 7 blocks in 2002 were blowdown blocks. RF: all in favor of signing off on indicator #32? - Unanimous.

Indicator #33 - RH: we do water sampling in the Oyster River. TimberWest does the same in their area, using the same contractor as we do. The low flow reading was done late and at high flow there was too much snow. Therefore, "not available" is on the chart. We will be doing our own samplings from now on and send them to the lab. A Weyerhaeuser forester will be doing it and this will ensure we know what impact our logging has on the water. RF: the biggest concern was the high temperature during the summer as it impacts salmonid survival if it is over 15 degrees Celsius. RF: all in favor of signing off on indicator #33? - Unanimous.

Indicator #34 - RH: these are slides from old roads or harvested areas. We had the most last year with the rain on snow event. RF: are we in compliance? Have we met the objective? RH: no, Weyerhaeuser looked at the ground water recharge estimates and shut down. DD: they should not have been logging that day we were on our field trip. There were more than 2 inches of rain in a short period. RF: we should have an attachment to this indicator. All in favour of signing off on indicator #34 - Unanimous.

RH: presented DF with a NIWAG mug for his commitment and work with the table. This was his 33rd meeting. NIWAG shared a farewell cake with Dennis who is retiring. RF: DF was instrumental in guiding this, table at the start. He doesn't always tell us of his insights, being ahead of his time on some issues. We'll miss his input. niwag Page 5 of 8 Date: ADril23.2004

DF: we were all stumbling along together at the beginning.I admire your perseverance and your work for the communities.

15 minutebreak

Indicator #35 - RH: the accountant has collected this information based on what he heard at this table. We've captured this information consistently year to year to show trends. Refer to the "Notes to % Bar chart to be used in Certification report" for clarification. MB: this tracking is working for the company, but we can't track contractors in the DFA. BM: I would have hoped that more than one-third of the purchases would be local. RH: large purchasing is done at the higher levels than at this unit. For example the trucks are agreements Canada-wide and agreements for tires or culverts don't always give locals a chance to bid. HP: we need to look at how activity on the DFA is changing. This is great for Weyerhaeuser. RF: all in favour of signing off on indicator #35, knowing we'll have to deal with it more - Unanimous.

PARKING LOT: Indicator #35 and tracking contractor activities

Indicator #36 - RH: the majority of the public consultation was around the PMP and the FDP, in particular, cedar and First Nations. RF: all in favour of signing off on indicator #36? - Unanimous.

Indicator #37 has been dropped.

Indicator #38 - RH: this is a record of the audits. RF: all in favour of signing off on indicator #38 - Unanimous.

Indicator #39 - RH: neither treaty settlements nor interim measures agreements are in place at this time. Once they are in place this indicator will track if we're in compliance.

ACTION ITEM: CJS: to bring indicator #39 to the Hamatla to consider.

RF: all in favour of signing off on indicator #39 - Unanimous. RH: we'll put a note in the SFM plan for next year.

Indicator #40 - RH: this is linked with the information sharing and with the cedar strategy between Weyerhaeuser, the Hamatla and MoF. CJS: it's an ongoing process. RF: all in favour of signing off on indicator #40 - Unanimous.

Indicator #41 - RH: this was a draft in 2003. We have finalized it and dropped it off at Hamatla this afternoon. Art Wilson was'a summer student here who is now working for the Hamatla. niwag Page 6 of 8 Date: April 23, 2004 MB: why was the mentorship reduced? Was it financial? RH: it has to do with availability of individuals. There was some partial funding from the province but we're committed to it. There is a process and a committee to put people through. CJS: some other companies are also supporting Hamatla people in attending post- secondary forestry training. RF: all in favour of signing off on indicator #41 - Unanimous.

Indicator #42 - RH: our formal forestry tours were cancelled last year. We had two NIWAG field trips, a certification watch tour, Oyster River watershed management tour, school visits in Sayward and a tree planting day. RF: all in favour of signing off on indicator #42 - Unanimous.

Indicator #23 - RF: we were in need of an attached sheet. 100% VR is achievable, but not always preferable. We have discussed this as a group before and would support the company not achieving 100% and will add that wording.

Indicator #10 - RH: the 10% variance is about survival.I put the question to Cindy Fife and, on a normal year, the 10% is too high, but it's a trend and some years there are blips. We do extensive planting surveys and we do a lot to ensure planting quality. We don't know how compromised a stock is from the nursery and we don't have measures to check the nursery stock. Cindy's view is that 10% is not too high. RF: the intent of the indicator was to monitor survival due to operational planting quality.

PARKING LOT: Look at breaking Indicator #10 into two: 1. Operational survival with a lower variance. 2. Catastrophic events affecting survival (e.g. seedling nursery problems).

Indicator #43 - RH: the company has met the indicator, but I don't have the formal report yet. CC: is the research solely on these DFA lands? RH: it's not solely this operation. For example the herbicide research is conducted at South Island, but the information will be applicable here. RF: this indicator may not be signed off for the auditors.

RF: the draft NIWAG Annual Report will be emailed to you shortly. In your handouts, you also have a report from HS, a monthly report from RH and a facilitation proposal that was emailed earlier. Please provide feedback on the facilitation proposal.I also sent a letter to Conrad Berube thanking him for his presentation.

10. a) Update on Auditor's visit - RH: the auditor will be here the week of April 26th.If you would like to meet with him, please email MB to set up a time at her office.

7. New CSA Standards - DF: all operations must come into compliance by the end of 2005. Make the system work for you; you don't work for the system. How much will r, fall to you and how much you want to do is up to you. This group is a community u group and you're the board of directors, with one customer, Weyerhaeuser. Your profit niwag Page 7 of 8 Date: April 23, 2004 should be the benefits to the communities. The indicators are a tool to make the system work. Z809 was the standard and Z808 was the clarification document. They have been put together into one.

DF reviewed the significant changes in the 2002 CSA standard (see two handouts in the package).

RF: thanks to DF for your presentation.

8. 5-minute stakeholder presentation - CC: I've been involved in Timberline since it was built and I teach a forestry course. Our forestry course has been accepted as a grade 11 science. We emphasize how society looks at the forest and present issues to the classroom. I'm currently looking for a student to bring along to the NIWAG meetings. (See handout for outline.) RF: is there a connection between your role and a higher level at the school district? CC:I was given the link to work on the Snowden forest, but that has since died off. BCTF has no avenue that I'm aware of. HP: the UBC professor indicated forestry enrollment has dropped significantly. CC: entrance into UBC requires 84%, but in the forestry program it's only in the 70's. It is interesting that if you are going into forestry at UBC then your course load at high school negates you from being part of my forestry class!

9:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

NIWAG FIELD TRIP - SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2004

NEXT NIWAG MEETING Thursday, May 20, 2004 5:45 p.m. - Dinner 6:00 p.m. - Meeting Please confirm attendance to assist in meal planning.

Page 8 of 8 niwag d - g Minutes of the meetingheld on THURSDAY, APRIL 15,2004 at 11:30a.m.in the District of Campbell River Committee Room, 301 St Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC Present: Regrets: Ron Burrell, Chair Dave Owen, Vice-Chair D'Arcy Frankland, Councillor Cornfield, Poppy Steele, Gordon Bowman, David Ludvigson, Barbara Phipps, Vanessa Hamer, Warren Harle, School District #72 Cst Rocky Price, RCMP Councillor Grant, Paul Stanton, Planning Services Manager Sean Roy, Planner Cathie Schopp, Recording Secretary 1. DELEGATIONS:

2. MINUTES: (a) Review March 18, 2004 Minutes.

04-0019 Bowman/Harle: "That the March 18, 2004 Advisory Planning CARRIE Commission minutes be adopted as circulated. "

3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (a) Quorum

The Commission members will notify the Recording Secretary when they will not be able to attend a meeting and if they feel there might be any conflict of interest, in order to ensure that a quorum is available. Members will still have to declare a conflict of interest at the beginning of the meeting. The Recording Secretary will also call the members the day before to remind them of the meeting.

(b) Master Transportation Planor Area Roads

Two members from the Commission attended the public meeting. Safety issues, traffic volumes and flow, bike paths were items discussed.

The Commission noted that the Campbell River Environmental Strategy Vision Statement addressed air and water but missed soi health, stability and the ecological integrity of the site. AdvisoryPlanning CommissionMinutes -Thursday,April 15, 2004 Page 2

04-0020 Phipps/Steele: "That the Advisory Planning Commission CARRIED recommends that the Campbell River Enviornmental Strategy address soil quality in their vision statement. "

(d) Budget Update

The Planning Services Manager advised the group that Council had given priority to the Parks Master Plan and a study on Alternative Development Standards. Councillor Grant noted that the budget included upgrading the Big Rock Boat Ramp, a reduction in taxes for industrial/business categories and an increase in residential taxes. Shortfalls were created by the downloading of Highway 19 and the RCMP contract.

4. REPORTS & CORRESPONDENCE: (a) OCP Review and Update

(i) Chapter 1 - Introduction

Page 9 1.2 Community Vision Council took the initiative to prepare a vision statement and presenting it to the different commissions and groups for comment. E 1.1.1 Community Vision This will be changed to Municipal Vision. Some discussion on the wording "good of the whole". Council is looking to encompass the whole community rather than individual concerns. 1.1.2 Principles and Values Economic Diversity - statement needs to be a bit stronger. Consider changing "Enhance" to "Promote". Does infrastructure need to be defined. Environmental Sustainability Third bullet moved to Quality of Life. Include "outer islands".

(ii) Chapter 2 - Growth Management

The Planning Services Manager provided the Commission with an overview of growth management, explaining that there would be a change to the definition to include "responding". "Outer Islands" would also be added where necessary in Chapter 2 as well as Chapter 1. With boundary expansions in residential areas servicing would have to meet the District's standards in order to avoid a tax burden on the existing residents and that a cost benefit analysis would have to be done before allowing commercial or industrial expansions. The planning areas have been modified to match BC AdvisoryPlanning Commission Minutes -Thursday, April15, 2004 Page 3 Assessment areas, which provides a useful tool in completing research and analysis. With the inclusion of Merrill & Ring and Quinsam Coal as satellite boundary extensions this could create an increase in the number of planning areas. Suggestion made to refer to Quinsam Coal as "Satellite Industrial" in order to make it more general.

5. APPLICATIONS: David Ludvigson and D'Arcy Frankland declared a conflict of interest on Item 5a)and askedthe Chairto deal with Item 5 b) first. They left themeeting at1:00 p.m.

(a) OCP-04-05 & ZON-04-06 for 420 South Dogwood Street The Planner explained that the developer is proposing a commercial development along South Dogwood and a patio home type development on the remainder, with retaining as many trees as possible. The design is a post and beam type of structure.

04-0021 Phipps/Bowman: "That the Advisory Planning Commission CARRIED recommends to Council Lot 1, Section 31, Township 1, Comox District, Plan VIP32891.be redesignatedfrom Insititutional to Low Density Residential and Commercial/Residential and be rezoned from Industrial One (I-1) to Residential Multiple One (RM-1) and Commercial Two (C-2) be approved. "

(b) ZON-04-05 Text & Map Amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 2700

The Planning Services Manager explained that the intent of the map amendments is to bring the zoning into conformity with the official community plan, and the text amendments is to complete editorial revisions and reduce some non-conforming uses. The method used to calculate the height of a building is also being changed to allow more flexibility rather than discourage designs with pitched roofs.

04-0022 Ludvigson/Phipps: "That the Advisory Planning Commission CARRIED recommends to Council Lot 4, District Lot 132, Sayward District, Plan 2389; be rezoned from Commercial three zone (C-3) to Residential infill two zone (Ri-2) and for Lot 1, District Lot 67, Sayward District, Plan 30912 be rezoned from Residential three zone (R-3) to Residential one zone (R-1) and to complete a series of amendments to various sections and text of the zoning bylaw be approved"

6. NEW BUSINESS: AdvisoryPlanning Commission Minutes - Thursday,April 15, 2004 Page 4 7. INFORMATION: (a) Building Inspector's Report to March, 2004

04-0023 Steele/Hamer: "That the Building Inspector's Report to March, CARRIED 2004 be received. "

8. NEXT MEETING DATE: (a) The next meeting date is May 20, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. in the Committee Room. Poppy Steele indicated she would be unavailable.

9. ADJOURNMENT: 04-0024 Steele/Bowman: "That the meeting be adjourned at 1:15 p.m. " CARRIED

Ron Burrell CHAIR

Cathie Schopp Recordiing Secretary 0 Canada /British Columbia Infrastructure Program

MINISTRY OF SMALL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7th floor, 1810 Blanshard St., Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 Mailing Address: PO Box 9327, STN PROV GOV'T, VICTORIA, BC V8W 9N3 TELEPHONE: (250) 952-0675 FACSIMILE: (250) 952-0688

APR 13 2004 His Worship Lynn Nash Mayor of the District of Campbell River 301St.Ann's Road CampbellRiver, BC V9W 4C7

Dear Mayor Nash:

Re: Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program(CBCIP) Campbell River Park Restoration - Proiect ID #F10345

It is our pleasure to inform you that your application for funding the above project under the "Other" component of the CBCIP has been approved at a maximum federal/provincial contribution of $1,457,392.00.

Please ensure that all public information material related to calls and tenders for the approved project clearly and prominently indicates funding is provided from the CBCIP.

This project approval is conditional on the completion of the environmental assessment due diligence, as required by theCanadian Environmental Assessment Act.Additional authorizations and/or permits from regulatory agencies may be identified in the environmental assessment process or during the project's implementation. It is your responsibility to obtain and comply with all necessary authorizations and/or permits, as an ongoing condition of our funding.

Once we have completed our due diligence, the following documents will be sent to your project contact person:

A contract between the District of Campbell River and the Government of British Columbia; Claim forms for submitting eligible expenses for reimbursement; Progress reports that must be sent in on a regular basis; and A final report that must be submitted within 60 days of project completion.

APR16 2004

Office ofthe Mayor District of BRITISH CampbellRiver COLUMBIA 060 2

If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Kirk Handrahan, Manager, Infrastructure Development Branch, Ministry of Small Business and Economic Development at (250) 952-0245 in Victoria. Please quote your project ID Number in any future correspondence.

We wish you every success with your project.

Doug Caul"- " dath Paxton Provincial Co-chair Federal Co-chair Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program cc: Mr. John Duncan, MP Vancouver Island North

Mr. Rod Visser, MLA North Island

Ms. Michele Sirett, Parks and Recreation Manager District of Campbell River

Ms. Donna Mandelkau Krotec, Manager Western Economic Diversification Canada

Ms. Iris Gilchrist, A/Director Infrastructure Development Branch Ministry of Small Business and Economic Development

Ms. Brenda Gibson, A/Executive Director Local Government Infrastructure and Finance Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services Minister of the Environment Ministre de I'Environnement

Ottawa, Canada K1 A OH3

APR 1 3 2004 DECEIVED Her Worship Mayor Lynn D. Nash District of Campbell River APR 2 12004 301 St. Ann's Road Campbell River BC V9W 4C7 Office of the Mayor District of Campbell River

Dear Mayor Nash:

Thank you for your letter of February 9, regarding the District of Campbell River Council's unanimous resolution supporting the work of the Canadian Wildlife Service in the establishment of the Scott Islands Marine Wildlife Area (SIMWA).

I note your concern about the time frame of this process. However, meaningful public consultation is essential to the successful establishment of the SIMWA.

For several years, Environment Canada has been pursuing the creation of Canada's first marine wildlife area in the marine waters surrounding the Scott Islands. In September 2003, I announced the Department's intent to create the SIMWA and May 2004 was targeted as the deadline for designation.

In the fall of 2003, my regional officials informed the provincial and federal agencies, local communities and environmental non-governmental organizations of our intention to proceed with scientific assessment, consultation, socio-economic assessments, and development of a co-operative management mode!.

As a result of the strong interest to create the SIMWA, the deadline for designation will be extended to later in 2004-2005. This will allow for stakeholders to provide input and participate in the creation of this important marine area.

The Canadian Wildlife Service is working to establish a management regime that protects seabird populations in this important marine area. This is predicated on the active involvement of local and regional

Canada -2- governments, and other interests, in determining the best way to manage human activities so that they do not adversely affect the seabirds and their foraging areas.I welcome your interest in participating in the committee process, and my officials will contact you to pursue this.If you have any questions in the meantime,,, please contact Greg Mallette at (604) 664-8008.

I appreciate your interest in this matter, and trust that my comments are helpful.

Yours sincerely,

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Campbell River City Council, APR Campbell River, B.C., 1 6 '004 Office ofthe Mayor District Dear Mr. Mayor and Councilors, of t, ;rrmpbellRiver

Re: Public Boat Launchs in Campbell River

We are in favour of an all weather, all tide public boat launch to be built here in our city in the most suitable location and understand that council is considering doing this either at the 6 acre site or at the north end of the Discovery Harbour Marina off the parking lot by the breakwater.

Last Friday (April 9th) intending to see if we could launch our boat anywhere here in Campbell River at a 2 to 3 foot low tide, we made a tour of three ramps. The weather was perfect but the access to the water was not. We counldn't even launch at the Big Rock ramp which was the most likely of the 3 and had we been able to launch we would not have had a place to park the truck and boat trailer as the lot was full (20 vehicles and trailers total). Instead we took photos to show council in an effort to spur you on to giving this lack of facility your most urgent attention! We are residents and we love it here but this situation frustrates us and makes us ashamed that our city brags of being the "Salmon Capital of the World".I wonder what we would have been thinking had we beentourists? The Big Rock and Spit ramps are in a deplorable condition and as you are aware, urgently need upgrading.

We enclose photos of all three ramps taken last Friday with handwritten notes for consideration by council regarding upgrading. Note that at the public ramp at the Spit vehicles were opting to use the beach beside the ramp because the ramp was so bad. We sat and watched people struggle both in their attempts to launch and to load their boats onto trailers and some trucks getting stuck on the beach and needing help to push them out.

The tourist season is almost upon us. Come on council, please take some action on this matter. Our city needs tourists. Our tourists and our residents need good boat ramps to access our ocean.We need your help!!

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Ted Olynyk Community Relations Manager Vancouver Island Region RECEIVED Telephone: (250) 755-7180 Fax: (250) 755-7120 APR 21 2004 E-mail: [email protected] Office of the Mayor District of Campbell River April 21, 2004

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

Fax: 250-286-5760

Dear Mayor Lynn Nash and Council,

As part of the Revenue Requirements review process, BC Hydro filed additional information with the BC Utilities Commission on March 29. This information included a revised rate increase proposal. BC Hydro is proposing a one-year rate increase of 8.9 per cent in fiscal year 2005 (April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005) and a zero per cent increase fiscal year 2006 (April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006). Originally, the proposal sought an approximately nine per cent increase over two years, 7.23 per cent in fiscal year 2005, effective April 1, 2004 and a further two per cent in the fiscal year 2006, effective April 1, 2005. In total, the revised proposal is a lower cumulative percentage rate increase.

We had to revise our preliminary forecasts because water levels were well below normal conditions. This impact was slightly offset by lower interest and exchange rates. We committed to providing such revised information to the Commission so it can make decisions based on current data. The revised proposal did not affect the 7.23-per cent rate increase that took effect on April 1 on an interim basis.

Utilities that are commodity-driven, as our hydra-based utility, commonly revise their forecasts. Water levels and other factors can fluctuate, and exactness is sometimes difficult to achieve. We do all we can to stabilize the impact on our operations, and on the price that our customers have to pay.

A full public process to review our application is underway, and we expect the Commission, our stakeholders and all other interested parties to thoroughly and carefully examine it before the Commission makes a final rate decision by the fall. The Commission's mandate is to ensure our rates are fair, just and reasonable, and that BC Hydro is operating in the best interest of our customers.

We expect the additional 1.67 per cent to take effect 30 days after that decision. This additional amount would not be retroactive to April 1. If the BCUC approves a lower increase, or denies an increase, our customers would be fully refunded with interest on their bills.

British Columbia Hydra & Power Authority, P.O. Box 1500, 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5 www.bchydro.com 069 2

Even with this proposed rate increase, our province continues to enjoy the third lowest electricity rates in North America. BC Hydro has taken steps to help keep rates as low as possible for our customers. By participating in Power Smart programs, our customers could offset any rate increase. In addition, on April 1, a Heritage Contract to lock in the benefits of our low cost heritage power came into effect.

I would be pleased to answer any questions you may have about our revised proposal or the revenue requirementsapplication.Please do not hesitate to contact meat 250-755-7180 or email me atted.olynykca7bchydro.com for further information.

Sincerely,

Ted Olynyk

o70 COMMITTEEOF THEWHOLE MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 27,2004 at 5:00 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, R. Grant, Wm. Matthews, M. Ostler, L. Ruehlen. D. Raines - Administrator, C.D. Lang - Corporate Services Director,D. Burns - Municipal Services Director, A. Linder - Community Services Director, W.T. Halstead - Municipal Clerk

IN-CAMERABUSINESS:

cw04-0029 Ostler: "THAT Committee move In-Camera under the authority of CARRIED Section 90 (1) (i) of the Community Charter. "

Committee recessed at 5:00 p.m. and resumed at 7:30 p.m. following the In-Camera business.

1. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: 2. MINUTES: 3. OTHER MINUTES:

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

7. STAFF REPORTS: A. Administrator:

B. Community Services Division:

C. Municipal Services Division:

D. Corporate Services Division: C.D.Lang, A. Linder and D. Burns left the meeting at 7:06 p.m.

(i) Clerk's April 21, 2004 Report regarding Council Meeting Structure.

cwO4-0030 Cornfield: "THAT the Clerk's April 22, 2004 Report regarding CARRIED Council Meeting Structure be received. "

cwO4-0031 Matthews: "THAT staff prepare an amendment to Council CARRIED Procedure Bylaw No. 3105, 2004, revising the order of business as per the Clerk's April 21, 2003 Report and reversing items 10 and is 11 as follows: 1. In-Camera Business Committeeof the WholeMeeting Minutes -Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Page 2 2. Delegations 3. Staff Reports 4. Bylaws & Permits 5. Correspondence 6. Mayor's Reports 7. Commission/Committee Reports 8. Minutes 9. Other Minutes 10. Unfinished Business 11. New Business 12. Information 13. Adjournment 14. Public Question Period"

(ii) Clerk's April 22, 2004 Report regarding Highway 19 and Highway 19A Renaming.

cwO4-0032 Ostler: "THAT Council recommend to the Minister of Transportation that the Highway 19A north of the Quadra Ferry Terminal to its intersection with Highway 19 be renamed to Route/Highway 19A;

AND THAT Council rename the portion of the Island Highway that was devolved to the District of Campbell River (from the south boundary of the municipality to the Quadra Ferry terminal) - to "Oceanside Route/Highway 19A" subject to the Minister of Transportation approval of recommendation 1. " cwO4-0033 Matthews: "THAT Resolution No. 04-0032 regarding the renaming CARRIED of Highway 19/19A be referred to Mayor and staff. " Opposed: Councillors Cornfield, Ruehlen and Grant. cwO4-0034 Ashley: "THAT Council approach the Association of Vancouver CARRIED Island Coastal Communities to work with Vancouver Island municipalities and the Ministry of Transportation to develop a name for Highway 19 that is clear and understandable and recommend as one name to be considered the 'Vancouver Island Parkway/Highway 19"'

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

9. NEW BUSINESS: 10. INFORMATION:

11. ADJOURNMENT: cwO4-0035 Matthews: "THAT the meeting adjourn. " CARRIED10 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 Page 3

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Mayor L. Nash CHAIR

W.T. Halstead Municipal Clerk

0 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER ADMINISTRATOR

File No.: 0670-01 INSG

TO: Mayor & Council FROM: Administrator DATE: April 19, 2004

SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL INSURANCE

Recommendation

That Council send letters to our MLA Rod Visser, Attorney General Geoff Plant and Premier Gordon Campbell petitioning the Provincial Government to replace the law of joint and several liability with proportional liability for property damage and economic loss and reducing the limitation period for starting legal action from 30 to 10 years.

Background

The District of Campbell River is a member of the Municipal Insurance Association, a non-profit insurance co-operation providing insurance to 157 B.C. municipalities and regional districts. It was established 1988.

Municipal Insurance Association damage awards for economic loss and property damage have increased nearly 24% per year in each of the past 5 years, as have the costs of defending claims, which went up 14% per year in each of the past 5 years. In large part as a result of these claims municipal insurance is becoming prohibitively expensive.

Because of these costs many municipalities including Campbell River are looking at reducing services, having to increase property taxes or get out of whole spheres of activity. Local governments have refused to accept responsibility for Provincial building safety programs because of liability issues.

The issues around joint and several liability and limitation periods for legal actions affect not only municipalities but all aspects of B.C. society. A June 2003 Vancouver Sun article reported that homebuilder's insurance costs have gone through the roof.One builder in Coquitlam who paid $2,500 for liability insurance in 2001 had to pay $23,000 in 2002 and $45,000 in 2003. Architects, engineers and other professionals are facing similar increases.

Claims are also increasing for the Province and if not checked could derail plans for a balanced budget. The Province needs to implement civil liability reforms currently being considered by Attorney General Geoff Plant.

Page I of 2 Therefore Council is requested to send letters requesting our MLA Rod Visser, Attorney General Geoff Plant and the Premier to bring in legislation this spring to amend joint and several liability insurance for property damage and economic loss to a proportional model and reduce the limitation period for starting legal action from 30 to 10 years.

A change to joint and several liability for personal injuries is not being requested.

Communication

The motion in the form of a letter be sent to our MLA Rid Visser, Attorney General Geoff Plant and the Premier.

Douglas D. Raines

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0 Municipal Insurance Association q of British Columbia April 22, 2004

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

Dear Mayor Nash:

Thank you for writing to the Premier, Attorney General Geoff Plant and your MLA in support of our efforts to change the laws of civil liability. Attached is a list of the 144 local governments who participated in the letter-writing campaign.As you can see, over 80% of BC's local governments - both MIA members and non-members - participated in this crucial effort.

In March and April I was in Victoria to encourage the Provincial government to make these legislative changes during the current Spring session.I met with ministers such as Murray Coell, Gary Collins, Bill Barisoff, Ida Chong and John van Dongen; twenty other MLAs; the GCC on the Economy; and a variety of other officials from the Premier's Off ice, the Ministry of Attorney General and Caucus.

I have been pushing for changes to be introduced during this session of the Legislature. But with only four weeks of sittings scheduled before the summer recess we will not see legislation before the Fall unless there is greater pressure placed on the Premier, Attorney General, members of Cabinet and MLAs.

To that end could you please follow-up your recent letter with a phone call and/or e-mail directly to the Premier and Geoff Plant? And talk to your MLA about this issue ASAP? We need to reinforce our request that changes to the laws of civil liability be brought in before the session ends on May 19th.

Decision-makers in Victoria were very impressed by the variety and number of local governments who participated in the letter-writing campaign over the past three months. But they need to be reminded of the serious negative impacts on municipalities of not changing the laws (higher property taxes, reduced municipal services, canceled civic events, more expensive insurance, etc) - and on the Province itself (e.g. spiraling costs of litigation).

Our goal is to demonstrate the fairness of changing the laws of civil liability and to convince decision-makers of the importance of doing so NOW.

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tho Mayor 'nc bel Rive 076 710 - 1090 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2N7 Tel: 683-6266 Fax: 6 Thank you for your continued support.For your convenience I have included MLA e-mail addresses and phone numbers below.

Janis Elkerton, Chair MIABC

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Premier Gordon Campbell can be reached at: premier Ca)gov.bc.ca 250.387.1715

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File: ZON-04-05 TO: Administrator FROM: Planning Services Manager DATE: April 27, 2004 SUBJECT: Textand Map Amendments to ZoningBylaw No. 2700,1998

Recommendation: That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3102, 2004, receive first and second readings and proceed to public hearing.

Council Policy: Council Resolution # cw04-0451 (March 22, 2004): THAT the 'Proposed Development Regulations' accompanying the Engineering Services Manager's March 24, 2004 report be referred to Planning Services.

Council Resolution # 04-0322 (March 1, 2004): THAT staff prepare a report and in-house text amendmentto the Commercial Three (C-3) Zone to recognize existing single-family dwellings as a permitted use.

Section 884 (2) of theLocal Government Act:All bylaws enacted or works undertaken by a council, board or greater board, or by the trustees of an improvement district, after the adoption of (a) an official community plan, must be consistent with the relevant plan.

Summary: These amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 2700 were precipitated by: a)The recommendations of the Proposed Development Regulations and Guidelines for Watershed Protection (the Watershed Area Study); b)Council's desire to "grandfather-in" existing single family residences in the Commercial three zone (C - 3) as a means to reduce hardship for these properties in obtaining mortgages and insurance; c)The need to correct the zoning on two properties to bring them into consistency with the corresponding designations in the Official Community Plan; and d) The need to complete some additional "housekeeping" revisions to the bylaw to assist in it's administration.

Background: At the March ls` Council meeting, members of Council raised concern regarding existing single family residences in the Campbellton area that were now zoned Commercial three (C - 3) under Zoning Bylaw No. 2700. As a result of their status "non-conforming properties in accordance with Section 911 of the Local GovernmentAct, property owners were experiencing difficulties obtaining residential mortgages and home-owners insurance. The resulting Council resolution requested staff to prepare an in-house text 9 amendment to the zoning bylaw to resolve the matter. Around the same time, results of the Watershed Area Study were released, which recommended a number of minor amendments to the zoning bylaw

P: (Applications - Planning\ZONING - ZONIZON-04-05 - C-3 TXT END 1720 Vanstone & 2794 VallejolReport to CounciLdoc 4/28/2004 079 affecting those properties around Mclvor Lake. The combination of these two events opened up the opportunity for planning services staff to complete a number of other minor revisions to the zoning bylaw, as outlined in the discussion below.

Discussion: Section 2 of Bylaw No. 3102 is a "housekeeping" amendment to bring the introductory section of the bylaw into consistency with previous changes to the Appendices section. Section 3is also a "housekeeping" amendment to recognize two new zones recently created, as outlined in Part 1 of the bylaw. Section 4, sub-sections i), ii), iii) and iv) specifically result from the recommendations on pages 25 and 26 of the Watershed Area Study, and affecting lot coverage ratios for buildings and impervious surfaces for the RU - 2, LS - 1, LS - 2, and G -1 zones. Sub-section v) of section 4 concerns "housekeeping" revisions to the Ri - 1, Ri - 2, Ri - 3, and RM - I zones. In this regard, previous revisions were completed for these zones to restrict the number of dwelling units to three per lot, unless constructed as a multiplex containing four or more units. The intent of this set of revisions is to clarify what was originally intended, by allowing "any combination of single-family or two-family residential dwellings up to a maximum of three dwelling units per lot". Sub-sections vi) to ix) of section 4 are intended to complete a series of additional minor revisions to the commercial zones to make them more functional and to bring them into consistency with the building bylaw fire limits provisions i.e. for the C - 1, C - 2 and C - 3 zones. Further, it serves to introduce an accessory dwelling unit for owner or caretaker into the C - 4 and C - 5 i.e. tourist commercial uses. Sub-section x) of section 4 is a housekeeping revision to ensure that the height limitation requirement does not pose a problem for the major mills. Sub-sections xi) and xii) of section 4 also specifically result from the recommendations on pages 25 and 26 of the Watershed Area Study, and affecting lot coverage ratios for buildings and impervious surfaces for the I - 3, and PA - 1 zones. Corrections to the bylaw have been completed in accordance with the comments from Engineering Services Section 5 serves to amend the definition for building heights, to revise how we measure those heights. This is a subject that was raised by the Development Liaison Commission, and discussed at considerable length. The change was necessitated by a need to include additional flexibility into the process and otherwise encourage buildings with pitched roofs rather than flat roofs. In this regard, policies attempt to encourage a "west coast village" theme which includes buildings with pitched roofs, but building heights have been measured to the "peak", which results in more "flat" roofs and otherwise discourages building designs with steeper pitched roofs. Further, steeper pitched roofs also provide better weather, protection. The revisions are similar to how the City of Courtenay measures building heights. Some minor alterations were completed to the definition in consultation with Building Inspection Services. Sections 6, 7 and 8 are "housekeeping" amendments intended to correct the zoning for two different properties that were recently found to have been zoned in contravention to their corresponding official community plan (OCP) designations. In this regard, 1720 Vanstone Road is designated Low Density Residential in the OCP, but had been zoned Commercial three (C - 3) in Zoning Bylaw No. 2700. 2794 was found to have been designated Traditional Single and Two Family Residential in the OCP, but zoned Residential three (R - 3) in Bylaw No. 2700.

Communication: Notification and newspaper advertising were completed and a neighbourhood public hearing for this rezoning was held April 21, 2004 in the Committee Room at District Hall. The only member of the public

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P: (Applications - PlanninglZONING - ZOMZON-04-05 - C-3 TXTAMEND 1720 Vanstone & 2794 Vallejo\Report to Council.doc who attendedthis neighbourhood public was Marlyne V. Vanstone, the owner of 1720 Vanstone Road, who expressed her support for correcting the zoning on her property, but otherwise expressed no interest in the other revisions. Ms. Vanstone had previously expressed concern to the planning department about the commercial zoning, and that she was being required to pay commercial taxes on residential property. Should Council decide to approve I S` and2ndreading, the bylaw will be subject to further notification and newspaper advertising for the public hearing.

Conclusion: If approved, Bylaw No. 3102 will serve a number of purposes, including: a)It will incorporate the applicable recommendations of the Proposed Development Regulations and Guidelines for Watershed Protection (the Watershed Area Study) into the Zoning Bylaw; b)It will address Council's desire to "grandfather-in" existing single family residences in the Commercial three zone (C - 3) as a means to reduce hardship for these properties in obtaining mortgages and insurance; c)It will serve to correct the zoning on two properties to bring them into consistency with the corresponding designations in the Official Community Plan; and d)It will also serve to complete some additional "housekeeping" revisions to the zoning bylaw to assist in the administration of the bylaw. As such, staff recommend that Council consider approval of the zoning bylaw amendments as submitted.

Respectfully submitted,

R. PaulStanton, M.PL., MCIP Planning Services Manager

Attachments: Information Sheet Comments Sheet Bylaw No. 3102, 2004 Notification for Neighbourhood Public Meeting Results of the Neighbourhood Public Meeting

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P: (Applications - PlanninglZONING - ZOMZON-04-05 - C-3 TXT AMEND 1720 Vanstone & 2794 Vallejo\Report to Council.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: ZON-04-05 DATE: March 26, 2004 CIVIC ADDRESS: District Wide

APPLICATION TYPE: Zoning Bylaw Text and Map Amendments

OWNER: N/A

AGENT: N/A Lot 4, District Lot 132, Sayward District, Plan 2389; LEGAL: Lot 1, District Lot 67, Sayward District, Plan 30912; plus text amendments that are District-wide 1720 Vanstone Road and 2794 Vallejo Road, plus text LOCATION: amendments that are District-wide To rezone 1720 Vanstone Road from Commercial three zone (C - 3) to Residential infill two zone (Ri - 2); to rezone 2794 Vallejo Road from Residential three zone (R - 3) to Residential one zone (R - 1); and to complete a series of amendments to various sections and text of the zoning bylaw. The intent of the map amendments is to bring the PROPOSAL- ' zoning into conformity with the official community plan. The intent of the text amendments is to complete a series of editorial revisions to improve the clarity and interpretation of the bylaw, and to improve the function of various zones. It also serves to reduce or eliminate some of the non-conforming uses that were created with the adoption of the bylaw. PARCEL SIZE: varies LOCATION MAP: SITE PLAN: See attached BUILDING PLAN: The amendment is intended to serve a number of purposes, including: i) correcting the zoning on the two subject properties to bring them into consistency with the OCP; BACKGROUND INFORMATION: ii) reducing hardship by eliminating non-conforming status for single family dwellings in the C - 3 zone; iii)providing better clarification for the definition for building heights; iv)providinbetter clarificationregardingthe number P:'Applications - Planning\ZONING - ZOMZON-04-05 - C-3 TXT AMEND 1720 Vanstone & 2794 Vallejo\INFORMATION SHEET.dot 4/28/2004 and form of dwelling units in the Ri - 1 to Ri - 3 zones plus the RM - 1 zone; v) permitting two dwelling units over commercial uses in the C - 2 and C - 3 zones to bring it into consistency with the fire limits provisions of the building bylaw; and vi)amending the zoning bylaw in accordance with the recommendations of the "proposed Development Regulations and Guidelines for Watershed Protection" study. Paul Stanton Phone: (250) 286-5730 Fax (250) 286-5761 CONTACT: Email: paul.stanton(o-)dcr.ca

PAApplications - Planning\ZONING - ZOMZON-04-05 - C-3 TXT AMEND 1720 Vanstone & 2794 Vallejo\INFORMATION SHEET.dot 4/2812004 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 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application Comment Sheet

File: ZON-04-05 DATE SENT: April 1, 2004 CIVIC ADDRESS: Text Amendments & Map Amendments 1720 Vanstone & 2794 Vallejo

We have received an application for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and would appreciate your comments. If we do not receive a written response by April 22, 2004 (3 weeks from mailing), we will assume your interests are unaffected.

PLANNING STAFF That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3102, 2004, receive first COMMENTS: and second readings and proceed to public hearing. Date received: April 28/04 Bylaw 3102: BUILDING STAFF Item 2 - reference to page 5 seems to be page 7 in current bylaw. COMMENTS: Item 4 - Date received: Apr 2/04 - Section 24.5 & 24.6 - the 10% / 5% formula allows considerably greater lot coverage on lots smaller than 4 ha when compared to lots marginally larger than 4 ha. Should consideration be given to changing 24.6 to "10% of the lot area for the first 4 ha and 5 % of the lot area in excess of 4 ha"? Section 26.5 - Should consideration be given to progressive lot coverage calculation similar to that suggested for 24.6? i.e. "the sum of 5% of first 4 ha, 2% of area between 4 and 8 ha, and 1% of area exceeding 8 ha". - Section 27.3 - This used to identify lot frontage.It seems this has been lost. - Section 27.4 - May be appropriate section for Lot coverage. - Section 28.2 - This is the Greenways zone. How will areas of paved parking and other impervious surfaces be managed?

Item 5 - Consider using the phrase "original average grade (subdivision developed grade) of the area occupied by a building or structure" instead of "average natural ground...."

Under "ILLUSTRATIONS OF BUILDING HEIGHT DEFINITIONS", - Diagrams require review. E. W. Maxwell BuildingInspector With respect to the proposed zoning text amendments, it should be ENGINEERING STAFF noted that the recently adopted report by UMA Engineering, entitled COMMENTS: Proposed Development regulations and Guidelines for Watershed Date received: Apr 23/04 Protection recommends changes to 6 different zoning designations E within the existing zoning bylaw. As part of this zoning amendment, changes to only 4 of these zones have been included in the bylaw

P: (Applications - PlanninglZONING - ZONIZON-04-05 - C-3 TXT AF.yD4720 Vanstone & 2794 Vallejol COMMENTS SHEET.doc as recommended in the report (RU-2, LS-1, LS-2 and G-1). Additional changes are recommended to the PA-1 and 1-3 zoning rules. E In particular, the UMA report recommends changes to the PA-1 zoning rules so as to allow more restrictive zoning rules around the lakeshore. Engineering Services would suggest that these changes be incorporated into the proposed zoning amendment.

Further, the UMA report also recommends setting maximum impervious surfaces rules within the 1-3 zoning rules that have not been included. Engineering Services would suggest that these changes be incorporated into the proposed zoning amendment as well.

The UMA report recommends that the LS-2 zoning rules should be amended so that the maximum impervious surface is limited to 5%, however this was based on a minimum lot size of 100ha. The proposed amendment provides a maximum of 10% based on a minimum lot size of 2ha. Given that there is only one lot with this zoning designation and given it's size, engineering services does not object to the 10% impervious limit.

Engineering Services has no objections to the proposed rezonings of 1720 Vanstone and 2794 Vallejo, nor to the balance of the proposedzoningtext amendments. Ron Neufeld

FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF COMMENTS: Date received:

DISCOVERY COAST GREENWAYS LAND TRUST COMMENTS: Date received:

ADVISORY PLANNING 04-0022 Ludvigson/Phipps: "That the Advisory Planning COMMISSION Commission recommends to Council Lot 4, District Lot 132, COMMENTS: Date received: Apr 15/04 Sayward District, Plan 2389; be rezonedfrom Commercial three zone (C-3) to Residential infill two zone (Ri-2) and for Lot 1, District Lot 67, Sayward District, Plan 30912 be rezoned from Residential three zone (R-3) to Residential one zone (R-1) and to complete a series of amendments to various sections and text of the zoning bylaw be approved". Carried

File 21988 MINISTRY OF No objections subject to dedication of Island Highway 19, 15 metres TRANSPORTATION & from centerline of existing road. Additional dedication may be HIGHWAYS required should the District of Campbell River wish to connect Perth COMMENTS: and Vanstone roads viaa frontage road. Larry Parks Date received: A pr 13/04 Paul Stanton CONTACT: Phone: (250) 286-5730 Fax (250) 286-5761 E Email:paid -,tnntnnr,7'Ar. ca

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A BYLAW OF THE DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO REZONE CERTAIN LANDS AND TO AMEND 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 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 purposes as "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3102, 2004 (Bylaw No. 2700 Text and Map Amendments)". 2.That "Scope of this Bylaw" on Page 7 be amended by "deleting the reference to Appendix B, C and D", and replacing them as follows: "Appendix B contains the Watercourse and Streams map; Appendix C contains the Downtown Off-Street Parking Specified Area map; and Appendix D has been deleted."

3.That "Part 1 Designation of Zones" be amended to include the I - 2A and A - 2 zones in the appropriate locations, as follows: "Industrial two A I - 2A Aquaculture Waterfront Industrial Airport two A-2 Aviation activities on private lands" 4.That Part 3 - Rules for Specific Zones be amended by: i) deleting sub-sections 24.5 and 24.6 and substituting the following: "24.5 The maximum lot coverage of allbuildings+ and impervious surfaces, including parking and driveways, is 10% of the lot area+ for lots+ smaller than 4.0 hectares. 24.6 The maximum lot coverage of allbuildings+ and impervious surfaces, including parking and driveways, is 5% of the lot area+ for lots equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares, with a maximum ancillary building size of 500 square metres for the storage of heavy equipment." deleting sub-sections 26.1 d), and 26.5, and substituting the following: "26.1 d) a private float, float plane dock, wharf, pier or walkway which provides access to the parcel abutting the lakeshore, except no building+ or structure+, including a boat shed or shelter, shall be erected on any private float or wharf, other than posts to carry lighting fixtures or supports for safety. 26.5 The maximum lot coverage ofallbuildings+ and impervious surfaces, including parking and driveways, is 1 % of the lot area+ for lots+ equal to or greater than 8.0 hectares, is 2% of the lot area+ for lots+ equal to or greater than 4.0 hectares but less than 8.0 hectares, and is 5% of the lot area+ fa lots+ with less than 4.0 hectares land area." iii) deleting sub-sections 27.1 c) and d), 27.2 and 27.4 and substituting the following: "27.1 c) a private float, float plane dock, wharf, pier or walkway which provides access to the parcFutting the lakeshore, except no building+ or structure, including a boat shed or shelter, shall be erected on any private Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3102, 2004 Page 3 of 6

"51.6 The maximum height+ of buildings+ and structures+ is 15 metres, except for buildings+ and structures+ for major manufacturing facilities, lumber mills and bulk loading facilities, which may exceed that limitation." xi) deleting sub-section 52.4, and substituting the following: "52.4 a) The maximum lot coverage of all buildings is 10%. b) Notwithstanding a) above, for those properties zoned I - 3 in the Mclvor Lake area, lot coverage is limited to a maximum of 5% for lots larger than 8.0 hectare in area." xii)deleting sub-section 54.3, and substituting the following: "54.3 a) The maximum lot coverage of all buildings is 50%. b) Notwithstanding a) above, for those properties zoned PA - 1 in the Mclvor Lake area, lot coverage is limited to a maximum of 10%."

5.That Part 5 - Definitions be amended by: i) deleting the definitions for grade and for height, building and substituting the following in the correct alphabetic order: "height, building means the vertical distance measured from the original average grade (subdivision developed grade) adjoining a building+ or structure+ and: in the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface; and, in the case of a gable, hip, gambrel or mansard roof, the height between the top plates of the exterior wall and the ridge, as shown on the following illustrations."

ILLUSTRATION OF BUILDING HEIGHT DEFINITIONS

T H .t_ FLAT ROOF iU6(.XYISICN FRONT UEVECOi'ED

HIP ROOF

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MANSARD ROOF

H- HEIGHT OF $UILAING THIS ILLUSTRATION DOES NOT FORM A PART OF THE BYLAW BUT IS INCLUDED FOR ILLUSTRATION AND CONVENIENCE ONLY.

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float or wharf, other than posts to carry lighting fixtures or supports for safety. 4 27.2 The minimum lot area is 2.0 hectares. 27.4 The maximum lot coverage of all buildings+ and impervious surfaces, including parking and driveways, is 10% of the lot area+." iv) including a new sub-section 28.2 as follows: "28.2 The maximum lot coverage of allbuildings+ and impervious surfaces, including parking and driveways, is 1 % of the lot area+." v) deleting sub-sections 37.1 a), 38.1 a), 39.1 a) and 40.1 a) and substituting the following: "37.1 a) any combination of single family residence+ with or without a secondary suite+ and/or two family residence+ or duplex+ to a maximum of three dwelling units+ per lot+; or 38.1 a) any combination of single family residence+ with or without a secondary suite+ and/or two family residence+ or duplex+ to a maximum of three dwelling units+ per lot+; or 39.1 a) any combination of single family residence+ with or without a secondary suite+ and/or two family residence+ or duplex+ to a maximum of three dwelling units+ per lot+; or 40.1 a) any combination of single family residence+ with or without a secondary suite+ and/or two family residence+ or duplex+ to a maximum of three dwelling units+ per lot+; or" vi) deleting sub-sections 44.1 e), 44.5 and 44.6, and substituting the following: "44.1 e) up to two dwelling units+ physically attached to permitted uses a) to d) 44.5 The maximum floor area+ for each commercial use is 300 square metres. 44.6 Deleted." vii) including a new sub-section 45.1 z), as follows: "45.1 z) up to two dwelling units+ physically attached and located above a commercial use." viii)deleting sub-section 46.1 t) and 46.2, and substituting new sub-sections 46.1 t) and 46.2, plus including a new sub-section 46.1 bb), as follows: "46.1 t)up to two dwelling units+ physically attached and located above a commercial use 46.1 bb) single family residence+ existing prior to adoption of this bylaw. 46.2 Minimum lot area+ for new commercial lots+ is 750 square metres, and for existing residential lots+ is 400 square metres." ix) including new sub-sections 47.1 n) and 48.1 e), as follows: "47.1 n) accessory dwelling unit+ 48.1 e) accessory dwelling unit+" x) deleting sub-section 51.6, and substituting the following:

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6.That Lot 4, District Lot 132, Sayward District, Plan 2389, be rezoned from Commercial three zone (C - 3) to Residential infill two zone (Ri - 2). Location: 1720 Vanstone Road 7.That Lot 1, District Lot 67, Sayward District, Plan 30912, be rezoned from Residential three zone (R - 3) to Residential one zone (R - 1). Location: 2794 Vallejo Road 8.That the Zoning Map referred to as Map Sheet "1" of Appendix "A" of Zoning Bylaw No. 2700, 1998 shall be amended accordingly, as shown on Map Schedules 1 and 2 attached herein and forming part of this Bylaw.

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

A Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held on the 21st day of April, 2004.

Read a first time on the day of ,2004.

Read a second time on the day of ,2004.

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 quired: SYes Planning Services Manager, District of Campbell River

I File Number for Highways: 21988

A Public Hearing was advertised in two issues of the on the day of ,200 and on the day of ,200 to be held on the day of ,200

Read a third time on the day of ,200 Adopted on the day of ,200

MAYOR

CLERK

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Neighbourhood Public Meeting Wednesday, April 21, 2004 Time: 7:00 p.m. Committee Room District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, B. C.

There area series of text amendments to ZoningBylaw 2700 proposed in Bylaw 3102 which are as follows: I To rezone 1720 Vanstone Road from Commercial three zone(C- 3) toResidential infill two zone (Ri- 2); To rezone2794Vallejo Road from Residential three zone (R- 3) to Residential one zone (R- 1); I and To complete a series of amendments to various sections and text of the zoning bylaw.

The intent of the map amendments is to bring the zoning into conformity with the official community plan. The intent of the text amendments is to complete a series of editorial revisions to improve the clarity and interpretation of the bylaw, and to improve the function of various zones. It also serves to reduce or eliminate some of the non-conforming uses that were created with the adoption of the bylaw.

For further information or to view proposal contact: District of Campbell River Campbell River Planning Services Department e,s (250)286-5726

0 Results ofNeighbourhood Public Meeting for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No 3102, 2004

Neighbourhood public meeting was held between 7:00 and 7:30 pm, April 21, 2004 in the Committee Room, District Hall, and hosted by the Planning Services Manager.

Only one resident attended, Mrs. Marlyne V. Vanstone, owner of the 1720 Vanstone Road Property.

The Planning Services Manager discussed the amendments with Mrs. Vanstone, who expressed the fact that she was pleased with the amendment as it affected her property. In this regard, she had previously expressed concern that she was paying commercial taxes on residential property, and was happy that the district was correcting what had been an obvious mistake. Otherwise, she indicated she had no interest in the other amendments to the zoning bylaw.

R. PaulStanton, M.PL., MCIP Planning Services Manager

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File: OCP-04-05 and ZON-04-06 TO: Administrator FROM: Sean Roy DATE: April 28, 2004 SUBJECT: OCP AND REZONING AT 420 DOGWOOD STREET SOUTH

Recommendation: THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No.3103, 2004 (420 Dogwood Street South) receive 1St and 2nd reading and proceed to public hearing.

THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.3104, 2004 (420 Dogwood Street South) receive1Stand2ndreading and proceed to public hearing.

Council Policy: The subject property is currently designatedInstitutionalin-the Official Community Plan. Additionally, the zoning for the subject property is currentlyIndustrial One (I-1).

The subject property is currently designated a Neighbourhood Commercial area in the Official Community Plan.

NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL CENTRES 9.4.1 Neighbourhood centres are intended to provide shopping and personal services for the daily convenience of people in surrounding neighbourhoods. They should be located in areas having convenient access to residences, close to existing community services and on major roads. Generally, policies will seek to locate centres within walking distance of most homes. Preference will be given to pedestrian friendly centres.

9.4.1.2 Neighbourhood Centres include: Dogwood Street at 2nd Ave; Dogwood Street at Merecroft Rd; Rockland Road at Shellbourne.

The Official Community Plan has a policy statement under Section 9.4.3. that specifically deals with Commercial at Dogwood and Merecroft which states the following:

9.4.3 Dogwood StreetiMerecroft Road 9.4.3.1 Merecroft Village commercial area is substantially complete. Phase III of the project is a residential development between the rear of the commercial area and the park. No additional commercial zoning shall be designated on Dogwood between Merecroft, Cortez Street or Robron Road.

P: (Applications - PlanningIOCP-ZON COMBO - OZCIOCP-04-05 - ZON-04-06 420 S DOGWOODIReport to Council Memo.dot 4/28/2004 The applicant has proposed to amend Section 9.4.3.1 of the Official Community Plan to the following:

9.4.3 Dogwood Street/Merecroft Road 9.4.3.1 The Dogwood Street and Mercroft Road commercial area consists of a mix of commercial uses including some limited residential. On the east side of Dogwood Street is Mercroft Village Plaza Phases 1 and 2, consisting of retail, convenience, personal service, banking, restaurant, and neighbourhood pub uses, as well as the movie theatre complex. On the west side of Dogwood Street is a mixture of uses including veterinary clinic, funeral home, convenience, fast food, office, private club, and second floor multi-family residential. The largest occupancy at Merecroft Village is a grocery store with approximately 2,200 square metres floor area, and a total complex for both phases consisting of approximately 8,250 square metres total floor area. To encourage the proper development and infill of the commercial area along Dogwood Street in proximity to Mercroft Road, development of new commercial uses and re-development of existing commercial uses shall require approval for development permit to address issues of building design, landscaping, access and egress, site layout and function, as well as on-site servicing, including drainage. Amendments for new commercial uses which unnecessarily extend into or adversely impact on residential areas shall be discouraged. Summary: The applicant is applying to change the Official Community Plan designation from Institutional to Low Density Residential and Commercial/Residential. Additionally, the applicant is applying to change the zoning for the property from Industrial one zone (1-1) to Residential multiple one zone (RM-1) and CommercialTwo (C-2). See attached Subject Property Map.

The applicant has proposed a two-lot subdivision for the subject land. He has applied for Commercial two zoning (C-2) for proposed Lot B, adjacent to Dogwood Street, and Residential multiple one zoning (RM- 1) for proposed Lot A to permit a multiple family patio home project. The existing Telus site has been subdivided out of the subject property under Statutory Right-Of-Way Plan VIP74291.

The application involves a text amendment to the Official Community Plan that will make the subject property a development permit area. Therefore, the applicant will have to apply for a Development Permit for any commercial land use or multiple family land use over four units.

Background: The subject land has an existing Telus station on it. It was designated institutional in the 1997 Official Community Plan and Industrial one in the 1998 Zoning Bylaw to recognize this existing land use.

Discussion: The subject land has commercially zoned land located directly east (Merecroft Village) and directly south (460-582 Dogwood Street South). The application to amend proposed Lot B to commercial is consistent with surrounding land uses. The proposed multiple family development site on Lot A acts as a very good intermediary land use between the proposed commercial development adjacent Dogwood Street and the duplex units located on Quadra Avenue, which back onto the subject property.

All development for the subject property will require a Development Permit. All commercial or multiple family development applications will require a Development Permit that will address building design, site layout, traffic and parking issues, access and egress, landscaping, and all site servicing issues.

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P: ]Applications - PlanningVCP-ZON COMBO - OZCOCP-04-05 - ZON-04-06 420 S DOGWOODIReport to Council Memo.dot The proposed application represents a down zone for the subject property from Industrial one zone to Commercial two zone and Residential multiple one zone.

Both of the proposed lots on the subject property have enough frontage on Merecroft Road to provide separate access to each development site.

Communication: The applicant held a Neighbourhood Public Meeting on April 14, 2004 at the Sportsplex. Eight persons attended and the minutes are attached for Council review.

Conclusion: That Council approve the application to amend the Official Community Plan and rezone 420 Dogwood Street South to Commercial two (C-2) for proposed Lot B and Residential multiple one (RM-1) for proposed Lot A.

Sean RoyMCP, MCIP Registered Planner

Attachment Subject Property Map Site Plan Neighbourhood Public Meeting Minutes Information Sheet Comments Sheet Bylaws

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Seabourne Developments Ltd P.O. Box 924 Campbell River, B.C. V9W 6Y4 (250) 287-2200 Phone (250) 287-2242 Fax

April 16, 2004

RECEI'VE:® District of Campbell River 301 St. Ann's Road APR 1 5 2004 Campbell River, B.C. Department V9W 4C7 Planning Services District ofCampbell River Attention: Sean Roy

Dear Sir:

Re: 420 Dogwood Street (OCP -04-05 + ZON - 04-06)

A neighborhood public meeting was held at the Sportsplex on April 14, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. with the area residents to outline the proposal of the developer.

Fifty eight invitations to the neighborhood residents were mailed out and none were returned by Canada Post.

Attending were nine members of thepublic,PaulStanton(planner) & four representatives of the developer, Jim Dobinson, Lauren Dobinson, Mark Murphy & Sandra Parkes.

Three written comments were received by: Ian Legge (manager Merecroft Village) Bob Mercer (Merecroft Village A & W Restaurant) & Mark Peill (Merecroft Village Petro Canada)

Verbal Comments were as follows:

D'Arcy deHart: Mr. deHart had positive comments about the patio homes as well gave a historical overview of the neighborhood as he was involved with the negotiations of the Forestry property at its inception. DianeKulyk:Ms. Kulyk comments were primarily around the clearing of the property as she has enjoyed having a forested back yard for many years.

Dr Djertsen: Dr. Djertsen's (Veterinary clinic) questions and comments were with respect to the commercial zoning because of grade differences,he wanted to know if retaining walls & fencing will be constructed as well as how close any residential would be to his building as in the past he has received complaints about barking dogs in the evening.

George Hunter: Mr. Hunter owns a duplex on Quadra Street and his questions were with how the servicing would be provided (sanitary & storm sewer)

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. with no further questions orcomments,please feel free to call if you require anything further.

Yours truly,

Jim Dobinson

Attached are:

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Re: Corner of Merecroft & Dogwood (420 Dogwood Street)

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E 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:OCP-04-05 & ZON-04-06 DATE: March 25, 2004 CIVIC ADDRESS: 420 South Dogwood St.

APPLICATION TYPE: OCP amendment and rezoning application. Seabourne Developments Ltd. Jim Dobinson; BC OWNER: Telephone Co. AGENT: Lot 1, Section 31, Township 1, Comox District, Plan LEGAL: VIP32891. LOCATION: 420 South Dogwood St. The applicant is applying to change the Official Community Plan designation from Institutional to Low Density Residential and Commercial/Residential. PROPOSAL: Additionally, the applicant is applying to change the Zoning for the property from Industrial One (I-1) to Residential Multiple One (RM-1) and Commercial Two See attached SubjectProperty Map PARCEL SIZE: 1.7 hectares.

LOCATION MAP: Attached The applicant is proposing commercial development on the C-2 portion along South Dogwood Street and a patio home development on the RM-1 portion. The existing Telus buildings and access will be maintained BACKGROUND INFORMATION: as a public utility on the site.Separate access will be provided for the commercial and residential development. All access will be off Merecoft Road. If the rezoning and OCP amendment is approved the applicant willapplyto subdivide the lot. Ian Buck B.A., M.A. CONTACT: Phone: 250 286-5750 Fax 250 286-5761 Email: [email protected] L

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Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application Comment Sheet

File: OCP-04-05 & ZON-04-06 DATE SENT: March 26/04 CIVIC ADDRESS: 420 South Dogwood Street

We have received an application for an Official Community Plan and a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and would appreciate your comments. If we do not receive a written response by April 16, 2004 (3 weeks from mailing), we will assume your interests are unaffected.

THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw PLANNING STAFF No.3103, 2004 (420 Dogwood Street South) receive1stand COMMENTS: 2ndreading and proceed to public hearing. THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.3104, 2004 (420 Date received: April 28, 2004 Dogwood Street South) receive 1st and 2d reading and proceed tpublic hearing. No concerns identified. BUILDING STAFF Note: Required building setbacks between commercial and COMMENTS: residential properties should be confirmed with the developer in the event that lot sizes have been determined with specific Date received: Mar 29/04 construction planned. E.W. (Ted) Maxwell BuildingInspector Engineering Services has no objections to the proposed OCP ENGINEERING STAFF amendment or the proposed rezoning. However, based on COMMENTS: the preliminary development information included with the current application, Engineering Services anticipates that the Date received: Apr 15/04 following issues will need to be addressed when the site is eventually subdivided and/or developed,: The site will have to be fully serviced to meet the development potential of the properties given the proposed zoning. This may trigger the requirement to extend sewer and/or storm drain mains. The applicant will be required to submit a detailed catchment area and stormwater control plan, including a detailed lot grading plan. The capacity of the existing storm drain systems is uncertain and the applicant will be responsible to ensure that adequate downstream capacity exists or adequate on-site detention and/or infiltration is provided to accommodate all on-site stormwater runoff. Vehicular access to and from South Dogwood Street will not be considered in accordance with the District's

P: U4pplications - PlanningIOCP-ZON COMBO - OZ0OCP-04-QJ5 -ON-04-06 420 S DOGWOODICOMMENTS SHEET.doc policy on access to major roads. Depending on the nature of the commercial uses proposed, the District may require that the applicant have a traffic impact assessment completed by a qualified transportation engineer, which in turn may generate the need for roadway improvements as a condition of further development. Future development and/or subdivision will trigger the requirement for works and services along the full frontage of Merecroft and Dogwood in accordance with either the District's Subdivision Bylaw or Frontage Improvement Bylaw. Ron Neufeld.

FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF COMMENTS: No objection. Tim Paul

Date received: Mar 30/04

DISCOVERY COAST GREENWAYS LAND TRUST COMMENTS:

Date received:

ADVISORY PLANNING 04-0021 Phipps/Bowman: "That the Advisory Planning COMMISSION Commission recommends to Council Lot 1, Section 31, COMMENTS: Township 1, Comox District, Plan VIP32891 be redesignated from Insititutional to Low Density Residential and Date received: Apr 15/04 Commercial/Residential and be rezoned from Industrial One (I-1) to Residential Multiple One(RM-1) and Commercial Two (C-2) be approved. " Carried.

Ian Buck B.A., M.A. CONTACT: Phone: 250 286-5750 Fax 250 286-5761 Email:[email protected]

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1.This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3103, 2004 (420 South Dogwood Street)". 2.That Chapter 9, Section 9.4.3.1, be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: "9.4.3.1 Dogwood Street / Merecroft Road The Dogwood Street and Mercroft Road commercial area consists of a mix of commercial uses including some limited residential. On the east side of Dogwood Street is Mercroft Village Plaza Phases 1 and 2, consisting of retail, convenience, personal service, banking, restaurant, and neighbourhood pub uses, as well as the movie theatre complex. On the west side of Dogwood Street is a mixture of uses including veterinary clinic, funeral home, convenience, fast food, office, private club, and second floor multi- family residential. The largest occupancy at Merecroft Village is a grocery store with approximately 2,200 square metres floor area, and a total complex for both phases consisting of approximately 8,250 square metres total floor area. To encourage the proper development and infill of the commercial area along Dogwood Street in proximity to Mercroft Road, development of new commercial uses and re- development of existing commercial uses shall require approval for development permit to address issues of building design, landscaping, access and egress, site layout and function, as well as on-site servicing, including drainage. Amendments for new commercial uses which unnecessarily extend into or adversely impact on residential areas shall be discouraged." 3.That Schedule "A" Land Use Plan to "Official Community Plan Bylaw No.,2555, 1996" be amended by re-designating those lands at 420 Dogwood Street South and described as Lot 1, Section 31, Township 1, Comox District, Plan VIP32891, from "Institutional" to Low Density Residential" and "Commercial/Residential" as identified on Map Schedule 1 to Bylaw No. 3103, attached herein and forming part of this bylaw.

A Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held on 14th day of April 2004 Read a first time on the day of 200 Read a second time on the day of 200 A Public Hearing was advertised in the Newspaper

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Read a third time on the day of 200

Adopted on the day of ,200

MAYOR

CLERK

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Mayor: Clerk:

Dated:

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A BYLAW OF THE DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO REZONE CERTAIN LANDS AND TO AMEND 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 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 purposes as "Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3104, 2004 (420 Dogwood Street South)". 2.That Lot 1, Section 31, Township 1, Comox District, Plan 32891, be rezoned from Industrial one zone (I-1) to Commercial two zone and Residential multiple one zone (RM-1) in accordance with Schedule 1, attached herein and forming part of this bylaw. Location: 420 Dogwood Street South 3That the Zoning Map referred to as Map Sheet "1" of Appendix "A" of Zoning Bylaw No. 2700, 1998 shall be amended accordingly, as shown on Map Schedule 1 attached herein and forming part of this Bylaw. 4.That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby empowered to do all things necessary to give effect to this Bylaw. 01

A Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held on 14th day of April 2004.

Read a first time on the day of ,200

Read a second time on the day of ,200

A Public Hearing was advertised in two issues of the on the day of ,200 and on the day of ,200 to be held on the day of ,200

Read a third time on the day of ,200

Adopted on the day of ,200

MAYOR

CLERK Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3104, 2004 Page 2 o2

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Mayor: Clerk: Dated:

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A BYLAW OF THE DISTRICT OF CAMPBELLRIVER TO AMEND THE CAMPBELL RIVER OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN, BYLAW 2555, 1997. 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. 3093, 2004 (Georgia Park -650 Hudson Road)". 2.That Schedule "A", Land Use Plan to the "Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2555, 1996" be amended by re-designating Lot 1, Sections 17 and 20, Township 1, Comox District, Plan 37963, Except Those Parts in Plans 47043, 48705, 50397, 50676, VIP54925, VIP54926, VIP57141, VIP58737, VIP67461 and VIP76088; AND Lot B, Section 20, Township 1, Comox District, Plan VIP58387 Except Part in Plans VIP58737, VIP59500, VIP61899, VIP62575, and VIP63644 from "Traditional Single Family 8-12 units/ha", "Low Density 10-25 units/ha", "Park", and "Institutional" to "Traditional Single Family 8-12 units/ha", "Park", and "Institutional" as shown on Map Schedule 1 attached herein and forming part of this bylaw. 3.That Section 2.2 in Appendix C be deleted and replaced with a new Section 2.2 as follows: All multi-family that abuts single family development shall provide landscaping and fencing to screen the development. Such development shall occur in accordance with the Multi-Family Design Guidelines in Appendix B of the Official Community Plan Bylaw 2555. 4. That Section 2.5 in Appendix C be deleted and replaced with a new Section 2.5 as follows: A neighbourhood park site is included in the development plan for Georgia Park. It is centrally located to service the surrounding neighbourhood and is situated adjacent to the Georgia Park Elementary school site. The size of the designated park site is 1.78 hectares, which can accommodate a soccer field, baseball diamond, passive playground apparatus, and seating. Park development will be dependent upon the rate of development of the surrounding area and municipal budgeting constraints. The park site may be available for use by the school during school hours.

5. That Appendix C - Georgia Park Comprehensive Development Plan be amended as follows: That Map C-1 - Penfield West - Campbell River be amended as shown on Map Schedule 1 attached herein and forming part of this bylaw.

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A Neighbourhood Public Meeting was held on 8th day of April 2004 Read a first time on the 19th day of April 2004. Read a second time on the 19th day of April 2004. A Public Hearing was advertised in the Campbell River Mirror Newspaper

on the 23rd day of April ,2004. and on the 28th day of April ,2004. to be held on the 3rd day of May ,2004.

Read a third time on the day of 200

Adopted on the day of ,200

MAYOR

CLERK E

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Mayor: Clerk: Dated:

P: (Applications - Planningl0FFICIALCOMMUNITYPLAN- OCM0CP-04-01 650 Hudson Road13093,2004.doc DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER 9 FINANCE DEPARTMENT To: Administrator From: Finance Manager Date: April 26, 2004

Subject: Five Year Financial Plan and Rates Bylaw's

Recommendation:

"That Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw #3107, 2004 receive first three readings"

"That Tax Rates Bylaw #3108, 2004 receive first three readings."

Background/Discussion:

The District conducted its annual Financial Plan meeting on March 16th and 17th 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 are some minor revisions to the document of a housekeeping nature as follows: Old Numbers New Numbers B C Assessment Authority 350,000 330,000 Regional District 2,921,082 2,974,273 Regional Hospital District 1,087,680 1,083,139

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.

Additionally $1,500,000 funding for the Tyee Spit development has been recognized.

Communication:

Copies of the relevant bylaws will be sent to the Ministry.

Conclusion:

The Financial Plan Bylaw must be adopted before the Rates Bylaw and both are required to be passed prior to May 15,2004.

espec u fitted, DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCEOF BRITISHCOLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 3107

A BYLAW OF THE DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO AUTHORIZE THE FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN FOR THE YEARS 2004 TO 2008.

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

This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3107, 2004".

Schedule 'A' attached hereto and being part of this Bylaw, is hereby adopted and is the Five Year Financial Plan for the years 2004 to 2008. This replaces the Financial Plan for the years 2003 to 2007 adopted by Bylaw No.3030, 2003.

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

Read a first time on the day of 200 Read a second time on the day of 200 Read a third time on the day of 200 Adopted on the day of 200 0

MAYOR

CLERK

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2004 PLAN 2005 PLAN 2006 PLAN 2007 PLAN 2008 PLAN

GENERAL REVENUE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES Note: Increases in future years do not necessarily reflect Council's intentions- these are for balancing purposes only. Revenue required to balance (included in tax amount) - (2,183,164) (1,961,146) (2,373,781) (2,471,651) Taxes (24,827,828) (27,238,721) (27,171,410) (27,609,581) (27,147,716) Government Grants in Lieu of Taxes (1,040,375) (1,040,375) (1,040,375) (1,040,375) (1,040,376) Service Provided to Other Governments (592,600) (588,800) (588,800) (588,800) (588,800) Sales of Services (1,596,568) (1,552,520) (1,532,728) (1,532,941) (1,553,157) Other Revenue Own sources (2,656,802) (2,497,421) (2,515,767) (2,531,011) (2,544,723) Unconditional Transfers other Governments (88,500) (88,500) (88,500) (88,500) (88,500) Conditional Transfers other Governments (814,329) (715,478) (727,771) (740,311) (753,102) Transfers from other Funds and Reserves (3,485,690) (321,550) (459,600) (347,150) (377,950) Levies for other Governments (17,588,012) (17,588,012) (17,588,012) (17,588,012) (17,588,012) TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUE (52,690,704) (51,631,377) (51,712,963) (52,066,681) (51,682,336)

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE: General Government Services 3,704,231 3,366,790 3,392,655 3,488,192 3,514,769 Protective Services 9,881,547 10,074,233 10,285,579 10,515,571 10,753,129 Transportation Services 3,412,397 3,132,724 3,146,879 3,213,630 3,200,125 Environmental Health Services 580,379 606,470 617,165 623,260 628,857 Public Health and Welfare Services 88,482 89,473 90,772 92,100 93,450 Environmental Development Services 974,206 1,040,189 989,069 982,131 824,226 Recreation and Cultural Services 3,336,644 3,105,470 3,156,707 3,207,686 3,254,882 Debt Charges 5,358,920 5,474,564 5,627,123 5,650,447 5,088,434 Transfers to Own Reserves, Funds and Agencies 6,756,939 6,144,505 5,810,055 5,697,605 5,728,405 Transfers to Other Government Agencies 1,008,947 1,008,947 1,008,947 1,008,047 1,008,047 Transmission of Taxes Levied for Other Governments 17,588,012 17,588,012 17,588,012 17,588,012 17,588,012. TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 52,690,704 51,631,377 51,712,963 52,066,681 51,682,336 Bylaw No. 3107,2004 Page 3 of 8

AIRPORT CAPITAL FUND

SOURCE OF FUNDS

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES (1,701,495) (706,000) (423,000) (160,001) (141,005) TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS (1,701,495) (706,000) (423,000) (160,001) (141,005)

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 1,701,495 706,000 423,000 160,001 141,005 TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES - - - - - TOTAL APPLICATION OF FUNDS 1,701,495 706,000 423,000 160,001 141,005

AIRPORT REVENUE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES

SALES OF SERVICES (1,795,200) (1,785,200) (1,785,200) (1,785,200) (1,785,200) GRANTS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS (594,900) (430,500) (237,500) - - TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES (970,176) (138,304) (59,320) (43,702) (34,085) TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES (3,360,276) (2,354,004) (2,082,020) (1,828,902) (1,819,285)

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 3,360,276 2,354,004 2,082,020 1,828,902 1,819,285 TRANSFERS TOI(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 3,360,276 2,354,004 2,082,020 1,828,902 1,819,285 Bylaw No.310004 0 Page 4 of 8 E

SANITARY SEWERCAPITAL FUND

SOURCE OF FUNDS

GOVERNMENT GRANTS (2,675,000) (943,334) (1,000,000) - - TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES (432,109) (218,313) (228,523) (128,736) (78,954) BORROWINGS (1,328,000) (771,666) (500,000) (300,000) (50,000) TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS (4,435,109) (1,933,313) (1,728,523) (428,736) (128,954)

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 4,435,109 1,933,313 1,728,523 428,736 128,954 TOTAL APPLICATION OF FUNDS 4,435,109 1,933,313 1,728,523 428,736 128,954

SANITARY SEWER REVENUE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES

TAXES FEES AND SALES OF SERVICES (4,103,120) (4,203,120) (4,403,120) (4,403,120) (4,403,120) GOVERNMENTGRANTS (28,000) - - - - TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES (1,469,625) (372,205) (74,547) 2,824 423,806 TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES (5,600,745) (4,575,325) (4,477,667) (4,400,296) (3,979,314)

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 5,600,745 4,575,325 4,477,667 4,400,296 3,979,314 TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 5,600,745 4,575,325 4,477,667 4,400,296 3,979,314 BylawNo.3107,2004 Page 5 of 8

WATERWORKS CAPITAL FUND

SOURCE OF FUNDS

GOVERNMENT GRANTS TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES (2,702,366) (3,304,716) (980,074) (1,105,439) (1,369,811) BORROWINGS (387,000) - (1,463,000) (2,800,000) TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS (3,089,366) (3,304,716) (2,443,074) (3,905,439) (1,369,8

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 3,089,366 3,304,716 2,443,074 3,905,439 1,369,811 TOTAL APPLICATION OF FUNDS 3,089,366 3,304,716 2,443,074 3,905,439 1,369,811

WATERWORKS REVENUE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES

TAXES FEES AND SALES OF SERVICES (2,243,680) (2,223,680) (2,223,680) (2,223,680) (2,223,680) GOVERNMENT GRANTS (144,167) (7,333) (7,333) (7,333) (7,333) TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES (2,027,856) (2,922,615) (1,196,669) (1,279,378) (1,464,757) TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES (4,415,703) (5,153,628) (3,427,682) (3,510,391) (3,695,770)

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

CAPITAL FROM REVENUE 2,702,366 3,304,716 980,074 1,105,439 1,369,811 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 4,415,703 5,153,628 3,427,682 3,510,391 3,695,770 TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES - - - - - TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 4,415,703 5,153,628 3,427,682 3,510,391 3,695,770 Bylaw No.3104 &6 of 8

GENERAL RESERVE FUND (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) (13,000) ESTIMATED REVENUES ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 TRANSFERS TO I (FROM) RESERVE

HWY 19 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND (8,500) (8,500) (8,500) (8,500) (8,500) ESTIMATED REVENUES ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 TRANSFERS TO / (FROM) OTHER FUNDS 500 500 500 500 500 TRANSFERS TO I (FROM) RESERVE 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 8,500 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

HWY 28 CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND (11,000) (11,000) (11,000) (11,000) (11,000) ESTIMATED REVENUES ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 TRANSFERS TO I (FROM) RESERVE 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

PARKLAND RESERVE FUND (8,000) (8,000) (8,000) (8,000) (8,000) ESTIMATED REVENUES ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES - 202,000 - - - TRANSFERS TO / (FROM) OTHER FUNDS 8,000 (194,000) 8,000 8,000 8,000 TRANSFERS TO I (FROM) RESERVE 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

FACILITY RESERVE FUND (7,000) (9,000) 0,000) (10,000) (10,000) ESTIMATED REVENUES

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 121,000 - - - - TRANSFERS TO I (FROM) OTHER FUNDS (114,000) 9,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 TRANSFERS TO I (FROM) RESERVE 7,000 9,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES Bylaw No. 3107, 2004 Page 7 of 8

GENERAL CAPITAL FUND

SOURCE OF FUNDS REVENUE FROM OWN SOURCES (8,600) (785,700) (10,800) (11,900) (11,900)

GRANTS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS (1,500,000) - - - -

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS I RESERVES (4,418,350) (1,148,050) (611,600) (499,150) (529,950)

BORROWINGS (3,464,461) (9,427,250) - - - TOTAL SOURCE OF FUNDS (9,391,411) (11,361,000) (622,400) (511,050) (541,850)

APPLICATION OF FUNDS

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES 9,382,811 11,351,300 611,600 499,150 529,950

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS / RESERVES 8,600 9,700 10,800 11,900 11,900

TOTAL APPLICATION OF FUNDS 9,391,411 11,361,000 622,400 511,050 541,850

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DEVELOPMENT COST RESERVE FUND

ESTIMATED REVENUES (118,500) (119,500) (120,500) (121,500) (121,500)

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) OWN FUNDS 2,434,000 - - - -

TRANSFERS TO/(FROM) RESERVES (2,315,500) 119,500 120,500 121,500 121,500

TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES 118,500 119,500 120,500 121,500 121,500

INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT FUND

SOURCE OF FUNDS

INn PROPERTY SALES (82,500) (82,500) (82,500) (82,500) (82,500) Qz

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 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000

TOTAL APPLICATION OF FUNDS 82,500 82,500 82,500 82,500 82,500 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCEOF BRITISHCOLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 3108

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. 3108, 2004".

2. The following rates are hereby imposed and levied for the year 2004: (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 appearing in Column 'B'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 'C' of Schedule 'A' attached hereto and being a part hereof;

3. The Collector of 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 taxes which remain unpaid at 4:30 p.m. on July 2nd,2004 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. Tax rates and percentage additions caused as a result of a supplementary roll prepared under the Assessment Act shall be executed in accordance to Section 241 of the Community Charter. The tax rates and percentage additions shall be payable at the offices of the said Collector at the Municipal Hall, Campbell River, British Columbia, Tax payments received by mail after July 2nd, 2004 but mailed on or before July 2nd, 2004 as evidenced by the postmark date on the covering envelope, shall be treated as having been paid before July 2nd, 2004 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, 2004, the Collector may treat the tax payment as being unpaid on July 2nd, 2004.

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CLERK Bylaw No. 3108, 2004 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 5.5123 .8657 .3958

Utility 15.8627 2.4912 1.3853

Major Industry 53.1843 8.3525 1.3457

Light Industry 14.6076 2.2941 1.3457

Business/Other 14.6076 2.2941 .9697

Managed Forest 16.5369 2.5971 1.1874

Recreational 4.8439 .7607 .3958

Farm 5.5123 .8657 .3958

125 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER PROVINCEOF BRITISHCOLUMBIA BYLAW NO. 3109

A BYLAW OF THE DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER TO AMEND COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW 3109.

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 "Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 3109, 2004". 2.Council Procedure Bylaw No. 3109, 2004 is amended by deleting Section 15(2) and substituting the following:

15 (2) The agenda shall include the following items of business, as appropriate, for each meeting:

1. In-Camera Business 8. Mayor's Reports Delegations 9. Commission/Committee Reports Staff Reports 10. Unfinished Business Bylaws & Permits 11. New Business Minutes 12.Information Other Minutes 13. Adjournment Correspondence 14. Public Question Period

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Spring 2004

British Columbia is leading the world's democracies by the way it is engaging non-elected citizens in a review of our electoral system. The Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform has recently issued a Preliminary Statement to the People of BC andI am pleased to enclose copies for you to read and share with others.

The Preliminary Statement outlines Assembly activities over the past three months, sets out perceived strengths and weaknesses of the current electoral system, and describes the important defining features of electoral systems.

This statement launches two months of public hearings that will be held by the Citizens' Assembly during May and June, in communities throughout the province. A schedule of these 49 hearings is on the back page of the Preliminary Statement and is available on our website www.citizensassemblv.bc.ca under Get Involved.Also enclosed are posters for the public hearings in your area, which I hope you will display in your community.

Members of the Citizens' Assembly are eager to hear from all British Columbians regarding their views and opinions on the province's electoral system. You and those around you are invited to make a presentation at one or more of the hearings by completing the enclosed form or by registering on our website. Some Assembly members will be in attendance at each of the hearings and summaries of all hearings will be provided to the entire Assembly.

In addition to the 49 hearings, the Citizens' Assembly will hear a limited number of presentations offered for a second time during a full Assembly meeting in September.Information about applying for a plenary presentation is available online or from the Assembly office.

The Citizens' Assembly is an independent, non-partisan group of 160 British Columbians randomly selected from communities around the province to review the way we elect our political representatives to the provincial legislature.In December, the Assembly will decide whether we should keep our current electoral system or if it should be changed. If a change is suggested, all British Columbians will make the final decision in a referendum in May 2005.

I do hope you will support this important democratic exercise. Please contact us if you would like more information about the Assembly and its activities.

Yours truly, RECEIVED Jack Blaney, Chair APR 2 p 2004

Office-of the Mayor District of Campbell River CITIZENS 'ASSEMBLY Spring 2004 InN FT.ECTORAL REFORM

Citizens' Assembly

What is it? The Citizens' Assembly is an independent, non-partisan group of 160 British Columbians randomly selected from communities around the province to review the way we elect our political representatives to the provincial legislature. Unique and historic The Citizens' Assembly is not only unique, but historic - both in Canada, and in the world. Never have randomly selected citizens been given so much power to develop and recommend public policy. Now, for the first time, the people who decide who are elected to represent us in the legislature are being entrusted with the task of recommending how they will be elected. Why do it? Democracy is at the heart of our society and elections are at the heart of our democracy. The Citizen's Assembly was formed to examine and, if necessary, fine-tune our electoral process. It is an investment in the health of our democracy. How it works From January through March 2004, Assembly members focused on learning all they could about electoral systems. Then in May and June, they will listen to British Columbian's views at 49 public hearings held in communities around the province. Finally, from September through November, the Assembly will work together to come to a recommendation. If this is a recommendation for a change, it will go to all British Columbians for final decision in a referendum in May 2005.

Get involved The Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform is British Columbians' chance to help shape our political and electoral systems. We need you to get involved. Learn along with the Assembly; come to a public hearing; make a presentation; send in your submission. This is a completely open process; we need your input. Website Check out our website:www.citizensassembly.bc.ca Video and audio recordings of Assembly sessions Presentation materials from the learning phase Readings, information and glossary on electoral systems Relevant links Assembly members, history and process Submissions of opinion Public hearing schedule 0 0(C)TZ,ENS'ASSEMBLY Public hearings: / ON ELECTORAL REFORM How to sign up to speak

Express your views on electoral reform in BC The Citizens' Assembly is anxious to hear your views on electoral reform. To make the most appropriate recommendation for BC, members need to understand what is important to you.

To help us make arrangements for everyone who wishes to make a presentation, we ask that you sign up in advance to speak to a meeting. This will ensure you get a spot on the agenda. Just fill out the sign-up sheet that follows and send it back by mail or fax. There is also a form on our website that you can fill in online.

People who would like to present at a hearing, but are not on the Speakers List, will be given an opportunity, if time allows, after those on the list have made their presentations.

Information on the Assembly's mandate and electoral system options will be provided to presenters who pre-register.

In addition, the Assembly has provided an opportunity for about 10 public hearing presentations of particular merit to be heard in a "plenary presentation" to .the full 160- member Assembly during its first weekend session of the fall, September 11 and 12. In order to make a plenary presentation, presenters must make an application to the Citizens' Assembly and make a similar presentation at a regular public hearing at any location throughout the province.

For more details, please visitGet Involvedon our website or contact the Assembly office. How to sign up to speak Please forward a completed pre-registration form at leastone weekprior to the hearing date to:

Public Hearings Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform 2288 - 555 West Hastings Street PO Box 12118 Vancouver, BC, V6B 4N6 Presentation guidelines Presenters will be given up to 10 minutes for their presentation and 10 minutes for questions. In consideration of other presenters, and so that Assembly members can hear from as many people as possible, please keep your presentations as concise as possible. If there are few presentations scheduled, the hearing facilitator may allow presenters more time. Written presentation guidelines Ifpresenters wish to provide Assembly members with written summaries of their E presentations (and supporting materials, if used), these should be legible and as brief and clear as possible. Please bring up to 10 copies for the use of Assembly members.

Written presentationsof more thantwo pages can often be moreeffective if-

The proposition you want the Citizens' Assembly to consider is clearly identified A summary and a list of recommendations are included Sections and headings are clearly marked; pages are numbered Supporting material, if any, isattachedto the presentation rather than incorporated into the body of the presentation Written submissions to the full Assembly If you wish to have your written presentation registered with the Assembly as a formal submission -and posted on the Assembly website - you should provide it to the Assembly in electronic format.

If you go to the Assembly's website, you will find guidelines, as well as a form for making your submission online. Go to www.citizensassembly.bc.ca and click onGet Involved,then Make a Submission. Sign-up forms to speak at a public hearing On the following page is a form you can use to sign up to speak at a public hearing. 0

On it, "Location", "Date" and "Time" refer to the meeting at which you wish to speak. You'll find locations, dates and times on our website at: http://www.citizensassembly.bc.ca/public/public hearings

[There is also on online form you can use to sign up .to speak at a meeting. It is at: http://www. citizensassembly.bc.ca/publiclset involved/make presentation/

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Location: Date: Time:

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Please provide a one- or two-sentence description of your presentation. Thanks....

Will you bring copies of your presentation to the hearing? Yes No, Will you make (or have you made) a formal submission to the Assembly?Yes No

Please forward to: Public Hearings This form may also be faxed to (604) Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform 660-1236 or e-mailed to 2288 - 555 West Hastings Street hearings(acitizensassembly.bc.ca. PO Box 12118 Vancouver, BC, V6B 4N6 Mayor and Council FALUN DAFA { 301 Street Ann's Road TrutitdulnessBenevolenceForbearance Campbell River, BC 102-1201 Hillside Ave. Victoria BC. V8T 2B1, (250)995-5952 V9W 4C7 E 250-286-5700

April 218t, 2004

Dear Mayor Lynn Nash, And Council of the District of Campbell River,

We are writing to respectfully request a proclamation or congratulatory letter to the Falun Dafa Association of Canada acknowledging May as "Falun Dafa Month Honouring Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance" as we celebrate the 12th anniversary of Falun Dafa's public introduction. Throughout the month of May practitioners across Canada will host events including public demonstrations of the Falun Dafa exercises, traditional Chinese dancing and musical performances, as well as parades and other festivities.

Falun Dafa is a traditional Chinese self-improvement system or cultivation practice. It guides practitioners to mental and physical well-being through exercise, meditation and the guiding principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance. Over 100 million people in over 50 countries practice Falun Dafa.

As you may know, Falun Dafa was made illegal in China after a government survey revealed the number of practitioners had outgrown the membership of the communist party. Although Falun Dafa is a non-political, non- religious, meditation practice, its popularity was seen as a threat by former Chinese leader, Jiang Zemin. Circumventing his own politburo and normal bureaucratic procedure,Jiang instituted-a complete and brutal suppression of Falun Dafa in 1999. To date 942 practitioners are verified as having died of torture in police detention and hundreds of thousands are detained in prisons, labour camps and "re-education centres."

A major turning point in Falun Dafa practitioners' peaceful resistance to this persecution is attributed to increased public awareness and the persecuted practitioners' quest for justice according to the rule of law. To date there are active lawsuits in 17 countries, many charging Jiang and his cohorts with torture, crimes against humanity and genocide. Among the plaintiffs, seeking a private prosecution under Canadian Criminal Code, is Canadian citizen, Professor Kunlun Zhang, tortured in China for holding fast to his belief.

Although the persecution Falun Dafa practitioners have suffered in China is horrific, we are hopeful about the future. We are encouraged by tremendous support we have received from individuals and governments around the world. Canadian officials' involvement is especially admirable. To date, Canada has helped secure the release of more Falun Dafa practitioners from detention than any other nation, further verifying Canada's role as an upholder of human rights and personal freedom.

Enclosed are a sample proclamation for your reference, as well as more detailed information about Falun Dafa, the persecution in China and the legal actions we have initiated to end this persecution. We hope this material will answer any questions you have and that you will be able to issue a proclamation in support of our celebrations during the month of May, as we honour World Falun Dafa Month. We would also like to take this chance to thank you for the support you have shown us in the past. Truly, your kindwords and support mean a great deal.

RECEIVED

Matthew Little APR 2 3 2004 British Columbia, Falun Dafa Association of Canada 1.e Office of the May District of Campbell Riverla Canadian Officials: on Falun Gone

"They wish to live in symbiosis with the universe and experience inner peace. The exercises and meditation they practice are more than just techniques they are learning to master: they are the means that allow them to progress and develop as people. They cultivate the will to live in peace with themselves and in harmony with the universe, thus learning compassion for others and helping to create a more open and tolerant society."

-Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada

"As Minister of Canadian Heritage, I commend the Falun Dafa Association of Canada for your effort to build a more peaceful and understanding society. I am proud to support your commitment to the health and well-being of people from all social backgrounds, races and religious...."

- Sheila Copps, Minister of Canadian Heritage

"Falun Gong is practiced all over North America and I am informed that it has received nearly 800 awards and proclamations worldwide in recognition of its contribution to peop}e's health_and their morality... These people are peaceful and do their best to follow the fundamental universal principles - Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance."

- Tim Louis, Councillor, Vancouver, BC

. Yourorganization's ongoing commitment to social justice in light of the persecution facing Falun Gong's 70-million-plus practitioners in China is inspiring. Equally as stirring is your clear, vocal and sustained opposition to the oppression currently facing these practitioners.

Joe Comartin, Member of Parliament, Windsor -- St. Clair

"On behalf of the 450,000 members of the B.C. Federation of Labour, and the more than 2.3 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress, I am here today to stand beside you to condemn the actions of the Chinese government. I want to assure you that BC Union Members will not stand silently by while the Chinese government detains members of the Falun Gong, subjecting them to imprisonment,_torture,_and even murder."

Jim Sinclair, President of B.C. Federation of Labour

"What we are witnessing today in China is the `criminalization of innocence.' They have taken a spiritual meditation exercise group, outlawed it and declared it illegal, then subjected all its member to intimidation, prosecution, persecution, and imprisonment, for no other reason than that they espoused the basic, fundamental values or Truth, Compassion and Forbearance.

.....it must be our responsibility, to speak on behalf of those who cannot be heard, to bear witness on behalf of those who cannot testify, to protect those who put not only their livelihood but indeed their lives on the line, and to affirm, and reaffirm and recommit ourselves to the values of `Truth, compassion and Forbearance-not only as expressions and examples of the best in ancient Chinese values, but as universal norms that inspire us all. "

- Irwin Cotler, Attorney General of Canada (quote is dated before appointment as Attorney General) Proclamation "Falun Dafa Month Honouring Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance"

WHEREAS The universal principles of Falun Dafa - "Truthfulness- Benevolence-Forbearance" - are supported by kind-hearted people around the world and have helped hundreds of Canadians improve the quality of their lives; and

WHEREAS Falun Dafa promotes the cultivation of body, mind, and spirit through these principles, gentle exercises and meditation, bringing its practitioners better health and higher moral standards since it was brought to the public in 1992 by Mr. Li Hongzhi; and

WHEREAS Falun Dafa practitioners worldwide are joyously celebrating the 12th Anniversary of Falun Dafa's introduction to the public on May 13, 2004, and will hold celebrations and festivities across Canada; and

WHEREAS transcending the racial and cultural boundaries, Falun Dafa embraces people of all ages, from all walks of life and religious affiliation, and is practiced by over 100 million people in over 60 countries around the world; and

WHEREAS Falun Dafa practitioner's tireless efforts to promote rule of law and uphold fundamental freedoms encourages humanity to strengthen our common resolve to uphold human rights

NOW,THEREFORE, I (entermayor'sname) of the (city of xxx) do hereby proclaim May 2004 as "Falun Dafa Month Honouring Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance". Congratulations on the Occasion of "World Falun Dafa Month, Honouring Truthfulness-Compassion- Forbearance"

FalunDafa is a very peaceful and healthy practice to help the mind and body through gentle qigong exercises and cultivation of the universal principles of "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance".

Falun Dafa has benefited our neighbourhoods and the whole society as well as over 100 million practitioners worldwide both physically and spiritually since its public introduction in May1992,and Falun Dafa's contribution to the society has been widely recognized and honoured around the world.

The great compassion and tolerance demonstrated by Falun Dafa practitioners under the most severe environment reminds us of the value of life and the preciousness of human dignity;

Falun Dafa practitioners from across Canada, will gather to hold festivities honouring the 12th Anniversary of the public introduction of Falun Dafa, this May 13th, and celebrate the teaching of Truthfulness- Compassion-Forbearance;

I (enter mayor's name) Mayor of the (enter city) would like to extend warm greetings to Falun Dafa practitioners across Canada, celebrating May 2004 "Falun Dafa Month, Honouring Truthfulness-Compassion- Forbearance". FalunGongpersecution spreads to Canada practitioner, in a letter to the Toronto Star. Pan's letter said Chipkar was the member of a "sinister cult" seeking to Ottawa does little to counter campaign by Chinese envoys "instigate hate." John Turley-Ewart Keith Landy, president of the Canadian JewihCongress, National Post believes if "Jew" were substituted for Falun Gong in the letter Pan wrote to the Star "you would have an uproar in the March 20, 2004 community."

Chinese leaders gathered in early March at Beijing's Great That the hypersensitive, politically correct to a fault Toronto Hall of the People to deliver two key messageao their 1.2 Star published Pan's letter indicates how littleis understood billion citizens. about the Chinese government's aggressive campaign against Canadians who practise Falun Gong and our government's First,the fight against government corruption that is indifference to China's hatemongering in Canada. weakening the Communistparty's gripon the reinsof power will be redoubled.

Second, Beijing's rulers will continue rooting out Falun Gong, In 1992, an obscure, 40-year-old former trumpet player from a spiritual movement foundedin 1992 that is today to China's north-east China, Li Hongzhi, jumped on Beijing's nationalist masters what the Jews were to prewar Nazi Germany: a gravy train and founded Falun Gong. At the time, it seemed to convenient scapegoat used to explain away the failings and be another in a long series of Chi Gong personal cultivation insecurities of the state and its leadership. programs that China's communist rulers began to encourage in the 1970s. The pointwas to promote Chinese culture and Since Falun Gong was outlawed in 1999 by Jiang Zemin, the nationalism. Chi Gong teachers, or masters as they refer to former Chinese president, China has waged against its themselves, developed exercise programs around the ancient practitioners a determined campaign that the U.S. Congress Chinese belief that all forms of life in the universe are says is "carried out by government officials and police at all animated by an essential lifeforce or vital energy called levels, and has permeated every segment of [Chinese] "Chi." By cultivating the body and generating positive Chi society." Falun Gong is targetednot only in China, it is also through meditation and exercise, Chi Gong is said toimprove the subject of a propaganda campaign in Canada, one that the health and prevent illness. Canadian Security Intelligence Service warned Ottawa about years ago. It is waged by China's diplomatic and consular Falun Gong emerged from the Chi Gong movement but broke officials, who rely on help from some quartersof the new ground by stressing that spiritul and physical perfection Canadian Chinese media, which serve roughly one million could not be achieved only by exercise and meditation. Li ethnically Chinese Canadians. argued it must be combined with a philosophy grounded in truth, benevolence and forbearance. Rather like Christian A week had hardly passed after Sept. 11, 2001, when Science in the West, Li's teaching emphasizes spiritual Canada's Chinese- language Sing Tao Daily, owned in part by healing. Putting all this to paper, he deemed it essential TorStar, which publishes the Toronto Star, printed a reading for people seeking selfimprovement. inflammatory article entitled "Radical Religions Advocate Destroying the World," which parroted Beijing's equating of Falun Gong spread across China. Millions took up the Falun Gong with the Branch Davidians, the American group practice at a time when many despaired at the toll dishonesty that David Koresh indoctrinated in Waco, Tex., until his clash and corruption was taking on the county. When criticism of with police in February, 1993, led to the death of 86 people, Li's teachings appeared in Chinese media, he encouraged his 17 of whom were children. Les Presses Chinoises in Quebec followers to defend Falun Gong using peaceful protests. published a series of articles between November, 2001, and February, 2002, saying Falun Gong was "an evil" cult and an David Ownby, a professor of Chinese history at the "enemy to the state" and continual to print such articles after University of Montreal and the author of a forthcoming book a Quebec court ordered the paper to stop. on Falun Gong, believes these protests by practitioners raised the ire of Beijing's mandarins. Making matters worse, In August, 2002, the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council according to Ownby, was Li's unwillingness to toe the found that a Vancouver-based, Chinese-language television Communist party line, which singled him out from other Chi station, Talentvision, had violated four articles of the Gong masters, supported by Beijing. In early 1999, rumours Canadian Association of Broadcasters' Code of Ethics as well were spreading that Falun Gong would be banned. Li and his as journalistic ethics by rebroadcasting antiFalun Gong followers responded by organizing an April rally in Beijing, propaganda produced by Beijing's statecontrolled media. which drew thousands and struck fear in the corridors of power. In a more recentexample ofthiscampaign, Pan Xinchun, China's consul in Toronto, was found by an Ontario court to have libelled Joel Chipkar, a Canadian Falun Gong Jiang Zemin, China's Communist boss at the time, was Toronto city council has experienced. this first-hand. already facing a crisis in governing China, as it changed in the Councillor Michael Walker recently introduced a motion to 1990s from an isolated Communist state to one focused on have a Falun Gong day and a resolution calling on China to onomic growth rates. Jiang outlawed Falun Gong and put Li stop persecuting Falun Gong, but other councillors have not 0the government's wanted list, despite protests from within been so strong-willed in the face of Chinese threats that if the the military and the Communist party, where many believed motion is passed it "will have a very negative effect on our Falun Gong presented no danger to public order or the future beneficial exchanges and cooperation." Citing foreign government's hold on power. trade, councillor Giorgio Mammoliti held up the motion and appears to want it buried in the process. Li fled and now lives in self-imposed exile in New York state, refusing to do interviews and communicating with what has But in August, 2001, Andy Wells, Mayor of St. John's, Nfld., become his worldwide following of millions who use the responded to a letter from Ambassador Mei attacking Falun Internet and translations of his edicts on the path to self- Gong saying: "Your persecution of this innocent group improvement. Ownby (who is not a member of Falun Gong) exemplifies your government's moral and ethical bankruptcy." believes that while some of their beliefs are eccentric, the group does not exhibit any of the classic tendencies of what, Within Canada's Chinese community, the Falun Gong is often for a lack of a better word, are often described as "cults." Li shunned and those who do business with the Chinese urges his followers to remain in the world, not to isolate government are warned off employing Canadians who themselves. He and his followers do not believe in any utopia. practise Falun Gong. Adherents of Falun Gong are not asked to give money to Li, and he does not intervene in their personal lives. In fact, Ownby thinks the moral grounding of Li's teachings is likely An Ontario Human Rights Commission case has arisen from this conflict. Andie Shih was a member of the board of the to make Falun Gong practitioners "more responsible citizens." Chamber of Chinese Herbal Medicine of Canada, starting in 1988. According to Shlh's statements filed with the That is not what the Chinese government wants Canadians to commission, a colleague on the board asked him two years think about their fellow citizens who practise Falun Gong or ago not to attend a dinner that was welcoming a Chinese about the thousands now in labour camps in China and others delegation because of his association with Falun Gong. When who have died in the custody of Chinese police after being Shih refused, he was pressured to withdraw from the board. arrested for practising Falun Gong. He alleges that he was eventually removed because of his Falun Gong practice. ei Ping,China's ambassador to Canada, made that plain a few years ago when we met. Mei came to the National Post to In another complaint to the Ontario Human Rights extol the virtues of Communist China and the evils of Falun Commission, Cathy Liu says she has suffered similarly at the Gong, leaving behind a book that purported to show how hands of her former employer, Bond International College. Falun Gong had driven people to suicide, murder and Liu alleges that her peaceful protests in front of the Chinese madness, a claim without foundation and one that no other Consulate in Toronto, which she did on her own time, were government has ever made about its own citizens who have not acceptable to the school because the consulate was an taken up Li's teachings. important client. Liu's case went to mediation; the school offered her money and an apology on the condition that it be China's diplomats also spend much of their time trying to kept confidential. She refused. persuade Canadian politicians to discriminate against Falun Gong under the threat that failing to do so could jeopardize Ottawa has shown little resolve to stop the attempt by China Canada-China trade relations. to spread hate in Canada. Pan, who slandered a Canadian in the Toronto Star, is now pressuring the Canadian government Writing in March, 2003, to Jim Peterson, a Liberal MP and to overturn the libel judgment. But why is Pan still in Canada, now a member of Paul Martin's Cabinet, Chu Guangyou, and why are China's other diplomats and consular officials China's charge d'affaires in Canada, warned that China has still allowed to spread propaganda against Canadians? In "advised the Canadian government of the sensitivity of the February, 2003, Irwin Cotler was chairman of Canada's issue [of Falun Gong] in the overall bilateral relations. I hope Human Rights Commission and described the persecution of you and your government will understand our position and be Falun Gong in China as "the criminalization of innocence that vigilant against any attempt of Falun Gong to jeopardize our finds expression in the intimidation, harassment, arrest, bilateral relations." With the letter came the now standard detention, coercive interrogation, torture, beatings and package of anti-Falun Gong propaganda. imprisonment for doing nothing more than espousing ancient Chinese values." ch pressure reaches beyond federal government officials. qWuntless similarletters have been sent to provincial Today, Cotler is the Minister of Justice and Falun Gong is politicians as well as city councillors and mayors across being persecuted in his own backyard. Canada. CO National Post 2004 Brief Summary of Legal Actions to Stop the Persecution of Falun Gong and Bring the Former President of China, Jiang Zemin, and his Cohorts to Justice

China's persecution of Falun Gong has claimed more than the 942 lives that we can document. At the end of October 2001, according to the Chinese government's official internal statistics, 1600 Falun Gong practitioners were already tortured to death. However, many of these deaths have not been verified, as the location of many practitioners is currently undetermined. The official government policy of cremating the bodies of practitioners after death makes it even more difficult. We do know more than 100,000 practitioners are being detained in forced labour camps, where, tens of thousands have been severely tortured in an attempt to "reform" them. That is, to force them to renounce their belief in Falun Gong. Torture techniques reported include severe beatings, electric shocks, force-feeding torture, sexual assault, and many other cruel and inhuman abuses. At this time the persecution of Falun Gong is not simply a human rights issue.The systematic nature and the methods used in this persecution, are defined as genocide, and crimes against humanity, by international and domestic law, such as the United Nation's Genocide Convention, and Canada's Bill C-19.

One of the ways practitioners of Falun Gong from around the world have been trying to end this persecution, is by using the legal system and the laws of their respective countries to bring the perpetrators to justice. Former Communist Party Chairman, Jiang Zemin,and other Party officials initiated the persecution against Falun Gong and implemented it through the "6-10 Office." The "610 Office", also known as the "Falun Gong Control Office," has the power to supersede any level of government authority and exists solely for the purpose of carrying out the campaign of terror that aims to "eradicate" Falun Gong. For this reason, they are the principle criminals named in these lawsuits

Lawsuits Worldwide:

Armenia- On September 16, 2003, a criminal lawsuit was - Sing Tao Daily, a major Chinese language newspaper, filed charging Standing Committee member of the Chinese is being sued for libel, slander, negligence, and incitement Communist Party's Politburo, Luo Gan, with genocide and of hatred. torture

Australia- On August 26, 2003, Australiancitizen, Ms. - On March 12, 2004, Professor Kunlun Zhang filed a Zhang Cuiying,who endured unspeakabletorture in China, request for consent from the Attorney General to initiate a announced she is having her case championedin the UN privateprosecutionfortortureagainstallthose and the InternationalCourt of Justice byan eminent human responsible for inflicting physical, and mental torture on rights lawyer, Mr. Geoffrey Robertson, the Chief Justice of him during a visit to China, under the Criminal Code of the UN War Crimes Court. Canada. 22 individuals have been named as potential defendants, from Chinese government officials to actual Belgium- On August 21, 2003, one of the lawyers who police officers in labour camps, including former head of prosecuted Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet,filed a ChinaJiang Zemin,. criminal lawsuit in Belgium, against Chinese President, Jiang Zemin,and two of his senior aides: Li Lanqing and Cyprus - On October 27, 2003, a civil lawsuit was filed Luo Gan. The lawsuit charges the three men with genocide, intheDistrictCourt of Cyprus,againstStanding torture and crimes against humanity. Committee member of the Chinese Communist Party's Politburo, and former Shandong Province Governor, Wu Canada- On February 3, 2004, The Ontario Superior Court Guanzheng, for genocide, torture, and crimes against of Justice awarded Falun Gong practitioner Mr. Joel humanity. Chipkar damages for libel againstPan Xinchun,the Deputy Consul General of the People's Republic of China, who Denmark - On November 21, 2003, the Denmark Falun libeled Chipkar and other practitioners in a local newspaper. Dafa Association announced plans to launch a criminal lawsuit against former President of China,Jiang Zemin and his cohorts, for torture, genocide, and crimes against -BeginninginDecember2001,Chineselanguage newspaper, La Presse Chinoise Eastern, in Montreal, was humanityifanyof themevervisitDemark(a sued for defamation. The judge's decision is expected in jurisdictionalrequirementfortheapplicationof Denmark's genocide law). mid 2004. Finland - On September 11, 2003, a criminal lawsuit was United Nations - Practitioners from various countries filed, charging Standing Committee member of the Chinese submitted a joint-petition against Jiang Zemin, and other Communist Party's Politburo, Luo Gan, with crimes of top officials, to the United Nations Committee Against 0enocide, and torture. Torture, the United Nations Human Rights Committee, and the International Criminal Court, for crimes against France - In December 2002, a criminal lawsuit was filed humanity. charging the former Vice-Premier of China, Mr. Langing Li, who was the acting administrative head for the "6-10 USA - In October 2002, Falun Gong practitioners and Office", with crimes of torture. In July 2003, the French their families filed a lawsuit in the Northern District Court criminal court began legal proceedings on the case. of Illinois againstJiang Zemin,former leader and the "6- 10 Office," for torture, genocide and other crimes against - A lawsuit was filed on January 28, 2004, against Chinese humanity. Minister of Culture, Sun Jiazheng, during his visit in France. He is charged with complicity of torture for his role in On June 11, the court accepted a brief of Amicus Curiae spreading hate propaganda and enforcinganinternet signed by 38 members of the U.S. Congress in support of blockade. the plaintiff's legal efforts. On September 12, the court dismissed the claims against defendant Jiang based on the Germany - On November 21, 2003, a criminal lawsuit was State Immunity Act. On September 30, 2003, plaintiffs filed with the Federal Prosecutor in Karlsruhe, Germany, filed a Motion to Reconsider to the Court based on the against former President of China,Jiang Zemin,and other fact that the Court's decisions were not consistent with senior officials responsible for the persecution of Falun international law, multi-lateral conventions and treaties; Gong practitionersinChina. They arecharged with nor were they consistent with American jurisprudence. genocide, torture, and crimes against humanity. The case has attracted the attention and support of top international and human rights legal experts in the United HongKong Taiwanese practitioner's, that held legal visas to - States. Several have supported Amicus briefs detailing the enter Hong Kong and were forcibly deported when they landed, many legal precedents and laws that support this kind of have filed a lawsuit in Hong Kong for violations of their rights lawsuit. Plaintiffs have begun the process of appealing to and for bodily injuries sustained during their illegal detention and the7thCircuit Court and currently wait to present oral deportation. arguments to the court. Iceland- On September 8, 2003, a criminal lawsuit was filed charging Standing Committee member of the Chinese - In June of 2003, a U.S. Magistrate Judge denied foreign ommunistParty's Politburo, Luo Gan, with genocide, sovereign immunity to Beijing Party Secretary and former torture, and crimes against humanity. Beijing Mayor Liu Qi, and Vice Governor of Liaoning Province, Xia Deren. In a report submitted to the Court, Indonesia- Practitioners filed a lawsuit in South Jakarta District the Magistrate Judge recommended a guilty verdict for Court against Chinese embassy officials for interference and both Defendants. defamation, after the embassy used diplomatic pressure to have the Indonesian government break their own laws to stop a Falun - In December of 2001, the U.S. District Court of the Dafa conference and other cultural activities. Southern District of New York ruled against Zhao Zhifei, Korea- On December 26, 2003, two criminal complaints chief of police and second-in-command of the "6-10 were filed with the Office of Prosecutor in Seoul, Korea, Office" in Hubei Province. In this case, the judge issued a against former President of China,Jiang Zemin,and Luo default judgment against Zhao Zhifei and awarded Gan, head of Communist Party Falun Gong Control Office. nominal damages to the plaintiffs. They are charged with genocide. For updates on lawsuits visit: Moldova- On September 18, 2003, a class action lawsuit www.flgjustice.org was filed, charging Standing Committee member of the Chinese Communist Party's Politburo, Luo Gan, with genocide, torture, and other crimes. Spain- On October 15, 2003, a criminal lawsuit was filed with Spain's National Court, charging former President of China,Jiang Zemin,andChinese Communist Party Politburo member, Luo Gan, for the genocide and torture of Falun Gong practitioners. Taiwan- On November 17, 2003, a criminal complaint was filed with the Taiwan Superior Court, against former hinese President,Jiang Zemin,former Premier of State Council,LiLanqing, and Chinese Communist Party Politburo member, Luo Gan, for genocide. Mayor Councillors Mary Reeves Bruce Beck Lynne Harris Edward Fast George Peary Simon GibsonPatricia Ross Abbiotsford Moe Gill Mark Warawa 32315 South Fraser Way April 21, 2004 Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 1W7

Prime Minister Paul Martin Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa K1A OA2

Dear Mr. Prime Minister:

The City of Abbotsfordwas notnotified of any intentto Declare a Stateof Emergency regardingthe AvianInfluenzaoutbreak.Today's announcementby theBritishColumbia Government of a central composting site within the City of Abbotsfordwill trigger a range of activities within our community that theCity of Abbotsfordis not in a position to properlymonitor orpolice. The City doesnot have jurisdiction over the activities, however wewill berequiredto live withthe consequences long after the event is over.

We clearly appreciate the importance of eradicating and containing the disease and are cooperating with the Federal and Provincial Governments on a range of related issues. Furthermore we are not objecting to a central composting location within our community. However, the City of Abbotsford must have certainty that the costs and consequences associated with initiatives in which we do not have jurisdiction are not left for the local government to absorb. We want to point out that the City does not take any responsibility for the outcome of these decisions as they are clearly Provincial and Federal jurisdiction.

The avian influenza is our Red River Flood, Okanagan Fire Storm, or Quebec Ice Storm and must be treated as such. We hereby request a State of Emergency be declared in order to ensure appropriate resources are brought to bear on the crisis and appropriate legislation is triggered to deal with the aftermath.

Yours truly,

Mary Reeves Mayor

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Telephone (604) 864-5506 !1914 Facsimile (604) 853-1934 email: [email protected] Mayor Councillors Mary Reeves Bruce Beck Lynne Harris Edward Fast George Peary Simon Gibson Patricia Ross Abbiotsford Moe Gill Mark Warawa 32315 South Fraser Way April 21, 2004 Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 1W7

Premier Gordon Campbell Room 156, West Annex Parliament Buildings Victoria BC V8V1X4 CANADA

Dear Mr. Premier:

The City of Abbotsford was not notified of any intent to Declare a State of Emergency regarding the Avian Influenza outbreak. Today's announcement by the British Columbia Government of a central composting site within the City of Abbotsford will trigger a range of activities within our community that the City of Abbotsford is not in a position to properly monitor or police. The City does not have jurisdiction over the activities, however we will be required to live with the consequences long after the event is over.

Mary Reeves Mayor

cc Minister John van Dongen E Minister Rich Coleman

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