September 23, 2024 Regular Council Summary

Presentations

Council was presented with a quarterly update from the Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation.  
Section 8a

Council was presented with a quarterly update from Tourism Nanaimo.
Section 8b

Council was presented with a quarterly update from the Nanaimo Systems Planning Organization.
Section 8c

Delegations

Dan Hula spoke regarding public/private partnerships.

Alan Clarke spoke regarding the City’s Respectful Spaces Bylaw.

Section 11a-b

Reports

“Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 2024 No. 7159.21” (to amend Schedules B and C – Registry Agreement to authorize the Cowichan Valley Regional District to participate in the City’s Dispute Adjudication Registry System) passed first, second and third reading.
Section 12a

“Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw, 2024 No. 7388” (a bylaw to exempt certain land and buildings from taxation) passed first, second and third reading.
Section 12b

Council adopted a new Sustainable Building Policy (COU-229). The new policy shifts away from a proprietary certification and allows fit-for-purpose design considerations that can respond to individual project needs and better suit community requirements.
Section 12c

A Development Permit was issued for 6330 McRobb Avenue, to allow for a multi-family development.
Section 12d

An Rezoning Application for 2498 Rosstown Road, to apply the Provincial Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation to recently subdivided parcels on Rosstown Road, passed three readings and was adopted.
Section 12e

Bylaw Updates

"Fire Protection and Life Safety Regulation Amendment Bylaw 2024 No. 7108.04" (a bylaw to amend the provision associated with fuel tank installation, removal, or withdrawing a fuel tank from service) was adopted.
Section 13a

"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw 2024 No. 7159.22"  (fines for micromobility devices) was adopted.
Section 13b

"Housing Agreement Bylaw 2024 No. 7387" (to secure rental tenure and non-market rental housing) was adopted.
Section 13c

September 23, 2024 Regular Council meeting – agenda, documents and video