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Climate Hazard Assessment and Mapping Project
As climate-related risks such as floods and wildfires escalate, it is critical that we have a plan for managing those risks and minimizing harms to our community. This report, produced in collaboration between Snuneymuxw First Nation and the City, details 10 climate-related hazards threatening our region, identifies the highest risk events and locations, and presents this information in easy-to-read graphics and maps. Council voted in favour of endorsing this report to be used for public education and City land use and infrastructure planning. Staff will also build upon this report to update our 10-year plan for emergency and disaster management.
Carried
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Deferred Request for Reconsideration re: BC Council of Forest Industries Request for Endorsement of Forestry is a Solution
Carried
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Councillor Manly Motion re: Amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 4500
Some industrial activities, such as producing oil and gas and burning waste for energy, harm our health by producing toxic air pollutants that harm our health and climate. Currently, any of these industries could be developed in an area zoned for industrial use, [such as at Duke Point]. For example, in 2014, there was massive public pushback against a waste-to-energy project that would ship in waste from Vancouver to be burned at Duke Point. With this motion, Councillor Manly proposes that these types of high-emissions industries should be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis, giving the community the opportunity to decide when an industrial use is not worth it for our health and our climate.
Carried
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AVI Health and Community Services Society Request for Letter of Support re: Additional Funding for Primary Care Services
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Correspondence from Bruce Rozenhart Principal Consultant Counterpoint Communications Inc. on behalf of the Mayor of Campbell River re: Endorsement of Op-Ed on Advocacy for Development of BCs Natural Resources
Defeated
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Home Energy Retrofit Financing Program Bylaw 2025 No. 7393
This bylaw gave the City of Nanaimo the regulatory authority to finance home energy retrofits, offering up to $15,000 in zero-interest financing amortized over a 10-year term via property taxes. This means that an interest-free loan for home energy upgrades can be tied to the property, so that if the owner sells the house shortly after doing the upgrades, the new owner will take over the payments via their property tax bill. Projects include electric heat pumps, solar panel systems or insulation. This program removes one of the barriers preventing homeowners from upgrading their homes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase climate resilience.
Carried
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Request from Mayor Krog to send Correspondence to Ravi Parmar MLA Minister of Forests re: Future of Our Local Forest Industry
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E-Mobility Technical Study (Part 2)
Transportation is responsible for a significant share of Nanaimo’s emissions - so lowering barriers to electric transportation can play a key role in lowering our emissions. This study outlines barriers to the uptake of EVs and e-bikes in Nanaimo. Nearly all of the barriers assessed were found to be either “critical” or “moderate” barriers - including factors such as affordability, charging station availability, and safe bike routes. Low-income populations surveyed agreed that electric bikes were a priority. Council voted in favour of staff finding ways to mitigate the “critical” barriers - solutions such as budgeting for increasing safe bike lane networks and improved charging infrastructure.
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Councillor Geselbracht Motion re: Update of Current Investment Policy
One of the high impact actions that both individuals and organizations can do to combat climate change is to make climate-responsible investments and remove our money from fossil fuel corporations. Counsellor Geselbracht raised the concern that the City of Nanaimo has $200 million invested through various banks, without clarity or transparency on where those investments are being directed. They may include investments in fossil fuel corporations, mining operations in locations with poor environmental and worker protection regulations, or a variety of other irresponsible companies. Counsellor Geselbracht suggested that the City move its investments into “Environment, Social, Governance” funds that are guaranteed to meet standards around environmental stewardship and social responsibility and are governed by a board that is separate from bank or company executives, so that our city’s investments align clearly with our values. This motion asked that staff prepare a report outlining the City’s responsible investment options.
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Sierra Club BC Request for Letter of Support re: Advocacy for Provincial Action for Biodiversity
Carried
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Park Avenue Concept Plan Project - 933 Park Ave - Phase 2 Engagement Summary
The City of Nanaimo purchased 933 Park Avenue, known as the Five Acre Farm, in 2019. City council had been presented with several options for how the property could be used going forward, and in this vote they selected Option 5. Choosing this option means there will not be any affordable housing built on the property. The other options presented each included affordable housing development on 20-40% of the land.. Council's direction allowed the entire parcel to function as a unified ecological, agricultural, and low-impact recreational space, thereby advancing the goals set out in City Plan: Nanaimo ReImagined and its broader Climate Emergency response. It also supports the city’s integrated action plan by prioritizing climate adaptation, nature preservation and healthy community spaces. Report with details of the history and land: https://www.nanaimo.ca/docs/projects/park-ave-concept-plan/viu-mabrri-environmental-report.pdf
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BC Hydro Sustainable Communities Fund - Mobile Home Park Energy Conservation and Emissions Reduction Strategy
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Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. OCP103 & Rezoning Application No. RA493 564 Fifth Street / 502 & 505 Howard Avenue
Carried
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Delegation from Bern Muller Salvation Army New Hope Centre re: the Breakfast Meal Program
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Park Avenue Concept Plan - 933 Park Avenue (Draft - June 2023) - Land Use Options (Part 3)
Carried
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Jovonne Johnson re: Risebridge Community Centre Hours of Operation and Request for Funding
Carried