March 1, 2021 Regular Council Summary
Consent Items
Consent Items group discussion points that have been thoroughly discussed at a Committee level into a single area on the agenda labeled “Consent Items.” This procedure allows decision-makers to group consent items together under one heading and approve them in one action or to consider and vote on each item separately if discussion is needed (for more information, please see Section 14 of the City’s Procedural Bylaw).
Finance and Audit Committee 2021-FEB-17
City Budget and Upcoming Municipal Tax Rates
Council requested a report with an analysis of the impact of freezing tax increases on commercial ratepayers for one year to assist and support the business community in Nanaimo.
Section 10 a 1
Provision of Barrier-Free Menstrual Products in City Facilities
Council directed staff to make menstrual products available, upon request, at:
- Beban Park, including Arenas, Pool and Social Centre
- Bowen Park
- Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
- Nanaimo Ice Centre
- Oliver Woods Community Centre
- Caledonia Park for shower program access
- Northfield Tourism Visitor Centre
Communication will be placed in the above facilities identifying their availability.
Section 10 a 2
Heritage Façade Grant - 315 Fitzwilliam Street
Council approved a $20,000 Heritage Façade Grant for the St. Andrew’s United Church building located at 315 Fitzwilliam Street to replace the building’s asphalt shingle roof.
Section 10 a 3
Other Grant - Alano Club of Nanaimo Society
Council denied the allocation of $7,000 from the Other Grant funding to the Alano Club of Nanaimo Society.
Section 10 a 4
Reallocation of $60,000 of the ERP Replacement Project Budget from 2022 to 2021 in the 2021-2025 Financial Plan
Council approved reallocating $60,000 of the ERP Replacement project budget from 2022 to 2021, in the 2021-2025 Financial Plan.
Section 10 a 5
Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting 2021-FEB-22
Canada Healthy Communities Initiative - First Intake
Council directed staff to submit an application to the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative for the E & N Trail Lighting Project.
Section 10 b 1
Reports to Council
Downtown Nanaimo Business Association Business Improvement Area
“Downtown Nanaimo Business Association Business Improvement Area Bylaw 2021 No. 7317” (To establish a Business Improvement Area in the downtown Nanaimo area), passed first, second and third readings.
Council directed staff to proceed with notice of intention to conduct a local area service on a Council initiative, subject to a petition against process and to carry out the petition against process.
Section 12 a
Rezoning Application No. RA459 - 2345 and 2355 Kenworth Road
Purpose:An application to rezone 2355 Kenworth Road and a portion of 2345 Kenworth Road to allow automobile sales, service, and rental as a site-specific use in the Community Corridor (COR3) zone was submitted.
Council Outcome: “Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2021 No. 4500.183” (To amend the Corridor Three [COR3] zone to allow ‘automobile sales, service and rental’ as a site-specific use within 2355 Kenworth Road and a portion of 2345 Kenworth Road) passed first and second readings.
Prior to adoption of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2021 No. 4500.183”, Council directed that:
- A covenant for use restrictions be secured to replace Covenants CA6887004 and CA6318912
- The applicant obtain subdivision approval for a lot line adjustment between 2355 and 2345 Kenworth Road
- The applicant provide a signed statement from a Contaminated Sites Approved Professional that the Certificate of Compliance is valid for the proposed land uses for proposed Lots A and B.
Section 12 b
2021 Appointments to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
Council appointed Councillor Hemmens, Councillor Thorpe and Councillor Turley as members and Councillor Maartman as an alternate to the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for a term ending 2021-DEC-31.
Section 12 c
Bylaws
The following Bylaws were adopted:
Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 2021 No. 7307.02
"Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw 2021 No. 7307.02" (To amend the 2020 – 2024 Financial Plan).
Section 13 a
Housing Agreement Bylaw 2021 No. 7322
"Housing Agreement Bylaw 2021 No. 7322" (To secure unit affordability).
Section 13 b
March 1, 2021 Regular Council Meeting – agenda, documents and video
Give feedback on accessibility. Submit your feedback through our online accessibility feedback form. Help us understand barriers people face when accessing City services.
You can attach files to help explain the barrier you faced in the form, like: a video, voice recording or photos. If American Sign Language (ASL) is the best way for you to communicate, upload a video of yourself using ASL into the form.
Please include: what you were trying to access, where the barrier happened, what the barrier was and any recommendations you might have.
Help us improve our website
Collection and use of your personal information
Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the Community Charter and
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) and is protected in accordance with FOIPPA. Personal information will only be used by authorized staff to fulfill the purpose for which it was originally collected, or for a use consistent with that purpose. Questions about the collection of your personal information may be referred to the Legislative Services Department at
250-755-4405, or via email at foi@nanaimo.ca. Please also see our Privacy Policy.
-
Parks, Rec & Culture
- Recreation Facilities & Schedules
- Parks & Trails
- Activity Guide
- Events
- Register for a Program
- Drop-In Schedules
- Public Art
- Culture
- Poetry
-
City Services
- Garbage & Recycling
- Home & Property
- Water & Sewage
- Online Services
- Cemetery Services
- City Services Directory
-
Property & Development
- Urban Forestry
-
Building Permits
- Online Building Permit Application
- Building Permit Revision
-
Application for a Residential Building Permit
- Access (driveway) Permit
- Accessory Building Permit
- Alteration Permit
- Building Envelope Repair
- Carriage House
- Demolition Permit
- Fence or Retaining Wall Permit
- Geotechnical Reports
- Locate Permit
- New Construction Permit
- Plumbing or Services Permit
- Secondary Suite Permit
- Special Inspection Permit
- Swimming Pool Permit
- Woodstove Installation Info
- Green Home Initiatives
-
Apply for a Commercial Building Permit
- Access (driveway) Permit
- Commercial Alteration Permit
- Building Envelope Repair Permit
- Demolition Permit
- Fence or Retaining Wall Permit
- Geotechnical Reports
- Leasehold Improvement
- Locate Permit
- New Commercial Construction Permit
- Occupant Load Permit
- Signs Permit
- Special Inspection Permit
- Sprinkler Requirements
- Fees and Bonding
- Commercial Plumbing Permit
- Certified Professional Program
- Bylaws for Building
- Forms and Guidelines
- Book a Building Inspection
- Report Illegal Construction
- Request Building Plans
- Building Permit Statistics
- Permit Fee Calculator
- Building News and Alerts
- Fast Track Building Permits
- Development Applications
- What's Building in my Neighbourhood
- Development Activity Map
- Community Planning
- NanaimoMap
- Rebates
- Engineering Survey
- Land Use Bylaws
- Soil Removal and Depositing
- Heritage Buildings
- Sustainability
- Transportation & Mobility
-
Your Government
- Get Involved
- Government Services Guide
- News & Events
-
City Council
- Advocacy
- Contact Mayor & Council
- Council Meetings
-
Boards & Committees
- Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness
- Board of Variance
- Design Advisory Panel
- Finance and Audit Committee
- Governance and Priorities Committee
- Mayor's Leaders' Table
- Nanaimo Performing Arts Guild
- Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
- Special District 68 Sports Field and Recreation Committee
- Public Safety Committee
- Understanding Council Committee Structures
- Council Policies
- Mayor's Office
- Council Initiatives
- Proclamations
- Bastion Lighting Requests
- Alternative Approval Process
- Budget & Finance
- Records, Information & Privacy
- Elections
- Contacts
- Careers
- Maps & Data
- Projects
- Tourism Nanaimo
- Grants
- Awards
- Accessibility & Inclusion
-
Doing Business
- Economic Development
- Doing Business with the City
- Business Licences
- Filming in Nanaimo
- City Owned Property
- Encroachments onto City Property
- Liquor Licences
- Cannabis Retail
- Business Improvement Areas
- Procurement Services
- About Nanaimo
- Green Initiatives
-
Public Safety
- Public Safety Contacts
- Nanaimo Fire Rescue
- Emergency Management
- Police & Crime Prevention
- City Bylaws
- Community Safety and Wellbeing
- Emergency Services