December 15, 2025 Regular Council Summary

Presentations

Mayor Krog presented the Patron of the City Award to Brian Cornborough, recognizing his contributions in volunteering and leadership in Nanaimo over the past 35 years.
Section 8a

Committee Recommendations

Council will be retaining the existing language in the City’s Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw in regards to slow moving vehicles (which includes neighourhood zero emission vehicles) operating on municipal streets.
Section 10a

Delegations

Frank Crucil spoke regarding the benefits of Nanaimo Forest Products in the area and amendments to Bylaw 4500. Bruce Martin spoke regarding the Harmac Ownership Model.
Section 11a,b

Administrative Reports

Staff provided an update on the current situation and impacts of Nanaimo’s feral rabbit population.
Section 12a

Staff provided an update on the City’s Mobile Food Vending Program review and Council provided direction to bring forward amendments to “Business Licence Bylaw 2021 No. 7318” and initiate a review of food vending fees, fines and additional charges, including a park user fee review.
Section 12b

Council approved the Inter-Community Business Licence Agreement and the accompanying bylaw passed three readings.
Section 12c

“Financial Plan Bylaw 2025 No. 7436” (to confirm and adopt the 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan) passed three readings. The projected property tax increase for 2026 is 6.3%.
Section 12d

“Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 7336.14” (housekeeping amendments) passed three readings.
Section 12e

Development Reports

A Development Variance Permit was issued for 5100 Fillinger Crescent, to allow for an overheight combined retaining wall and fence.
Section 13a

Council will be recommending that the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch approve a liquor licence amendment application for 2367 Arbot Road, allowing for liquor service within an existing outdoor patio.
Section 13b

A Development Permit was issued for 380 and 385 Watfield Avenue, to allow for a multi-family residential development.
Section 13c

Bylaw Updates

The following bylaws were adopted:

• "Sewer Regulation and Charge Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 2496.39"
• "Waterworks Rate and Regulation Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 7004.23"
• "User Fee Subsidy Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 7095.07"
• "South West Bulk Water Rate Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 7099.14"
• "Municipal Solid Waste Collection Amendment Bylaw 2025, No. 7128.17"
• “Miscellaneous Bylaw Repeal Bylaw 2025 No. 7434”

Other Business

Council voted to amend the Manufactured Home Community Relocation and Assistance Policy to include a provision that an additional 25% payment of the assessed home buyout amount be made to participating homeowners within 180 days of rezoning approval.
Section 17a

Council Policy COU-201: Governance Protocol Policy; and Council Policy COU-017: Achievement by Individuals, were repealed.
Section 17b

The Mayor, on behalf of Council, will send correspondence to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs and B.C. Housing requesting reconsideration for designating 250 Terminal for dry supportive housing units.
Section 17c