October 2, 2017 - Summary

A switch to LED
Lighting in Cliff McNabb Arena will be more efficient with the switch to LED lighting. The replacement will cost $24,853. 
Section 7 d
Motion carried.

Support for Extreme Weather Shelter
The Extreme Weather Shelter run by the First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo will receive $45,000 from the City for their operations for the upcoming cold weather season. 
Section 7 d
Motion carried.

Tax exemptions 
The bylaw to give property tax exemptions estimated at $1,258,918 to eligible organizations in 2018 passed three readings.
Section 8 a
Motion carried.

Recycling in Nanaimo
The City will make a recommendation that the RDN set up a one stop Zero Waste recycling depot for City and Regional District residents.
Section 8 b
Motion carried.

Development around Nanaimo
A development permit was issued for a hotel development on 440 Selby Street and development variance permit was issued for the conversion of a carport to a garage at 3604 Hammond Bay Road.
Sections 9 a, b
Motions carried.

Notice on Title 
The properties at 5876 Shadow Mountain Road and 5800 Bradbury Road received a Notice on Title for starting construction without a building permit and 643 Beach Drive received a Notice on Title for having a marijuana grow op in the dwelling.
Sections 9 c-e
Motions carried.