Presentations
Staff from Vancouver Island Vocational and Rehabilitation Services (VIVRS) spoke regarding Disability Employment Month and raising awareness on hiring people with diverse abilities.
Representatives from Island Roots Farmers’ Market spoke regarding food security, local agriculture and the market’s ability to help the City of Nanaimo reach their Official Community Plan goals.
Administration
“Property Tax Exemption Bylaw 2022 No. 7358” (a bylaw to exempt certain land and buildings from taxation) passed three readings.
Council adopted an amended Community Heritage Register, which includes the addition of six buildings, removal of one building and a number of minor text and photo edits.
A motion regarding appointing a Council representative to the Nanaimo Reaching Home Community Advisory Board was deferred until after the municipal election.
Development around Nanaimo
Council directed staff to provide a letter of support to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada in response to a proposed 48m telecommunications facility at 2365 Northfield Road.
Council issued a Remedial Action Order for an unauthorized structure at 5 Durham Street. The owner has 30 days to remove a front entry deck, rear carport and second floor rooms and washrooms, which were constructed without a permit or inspection.
“Housing Agreement Bylaw 2022 No. 7357” (to secure the terms and conditions of occupancy for a residential shelter at 3059 Glen Eagle Crescent) passed three readings. Staff will register a covenant to reinforce the terms of the Housing Agreement.
Kendra Franklin and Tomer Gerts were appointed as Bylaw Enforcement Officers.
Bylaw Updates
“Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2021 No. 4500.193” (To rezone 456 Milton Street from R14 - Old City Low Density Fourplex Residential to R15 - Old City Medium Density Residential) was adopted.
"Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2021 No. 4500.194" (to permit a site-specific rezoning at 440 Kennedy Street in order to reduce the minimum lot size requirement in the R13 zone from 750m2 to 500m2 to facilitate a proposed boundary adjustment subdivision) was adopted.
“Officer Designation and Delegation of Authority Bylaw, 2022 No. 7353” (a bylaw to provide for the appointment of Officers and the Delegation of Authority) was adopted.
“Appeals Procedure Bylaw, 2022 No. 7354” (a bylaw to establish the procedure for hearing appeals) was adopted.
Other Business
A petition was received from residents of the Pacifica at 38 Front Street regarding the raised crosswalk on Front Street.
Council directed staff to prepare a report outlining ways the City can increase support for the Island Roots Farmers' Market.