Mike Bryson

This report details the Extreme Heat Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning project for the City of Nanaimo. Its primary goal is to inform recommendations to save lives in future extreme heat events by focusing on research, community engagement, mapping, and assessment. The recommendations are structured around immediate tactical guidance, a spatial approach for targeted interventions in vulnerable areas, and long-term strategies including building adaptations and nature-based solutions. The plan emphasizes improving communications, in-home heat relief, and fostering adaptive capacity through municipal leadership and community partnerships to mitigate risks for heat-vulnerable community members.

This 20-year Investment Plan for the City of Nanaimo outlines a long-term strategy for infrastructure management and financial sustainability. The plan focuses on identifying and mitigating potential funding shortfalls over a 20-year horizon for critical infrastructure, including buildings, roads, sewer lines, and the water treatment plant. Key objectives involve preparing for the replacement of assets, ensuring continuous service provision, and incorporating risk assessment for critical components to maintain a solid financial position.

This document outlines the Strategic Infrastructure Reserve, a financing package established by the City of Nanaimo since the end of 2016. Its primary purpose is to provide current and future councils with the financial flexibility to fund strategic projects that have long-term impacts on the city. The reserve is sustained through two main funding sources: casino revenue from gaming BC and an annual grant. The initiative aims to accrue approximately three million dollars annually into the reserve by 2020.

This document outlines the City of Nanaimo's comprehensive approach to enhancing community safety and well-being for all residents. It details a framework categorized into upstream, midstream, and downstream actions. Upstream initiatives focus on creating a healthy and secure community through programs like homelessness prevention, housing initiatives, social development grants, and youth resilience strategies. Midstream actions support marginalized populations and mitigate harm via the Health & Housing Action Plan, Community Policing Program, and the Nanaimo Acute Response Table. Downstream measures address emergency response, minimize victimization, and ensure accountability through the Downtown Nanaimo Community Safety Action Plan, HEART and HEARTH initiatives, shower programs, extreme weather response, police services, and fire rescue.

This document outlines the 2018-2022 Financial Plan for the Community Development Department. It details core functions including current planning, subdivision, building inspections, real estate, economic development, environmental protection, business licensing, and community planning. Key priorities for 2018 involve processing new development, developing an affordable housing strategy, initiating a 10-Year review of the Official Community Plan, addressing social issues, and supporting waterfront development, all in alignment with the Council's Strategic Plan to create a healthy, attractive, and efficient community.