Columbia-Shuswap Regional District public meetings in 2022

Shuswap Watershed Council

The Shuswap Watershed Council is meeting to receive updates from program managers, hear presentations on the Salmon Arm Water Pollution Control Centre upgrade and the Salmon River Water Quality Assessment, and consider a partnership request from Thompson Rivers University. They will also adopt the meeting agenda and summary, receive correspondence, and approve the 2023-24 meeting schedule.

• Update on Salmon Arm Water Pollution Control Centre upgrade
• Presentation on Salmon River Water Quality Assessment Report by BC Ministry of Environment
• Request for partnership support from Thompson Rivers University for Adams River watershed glacier study
• Correspondence on watercraft wastewater pump-out facilities, Salmon Arm Bay algal bloom, and invasive mussel measures
• Approval of 2023-24 meeting schedule

Shuswap Emergency Program Executive Committee

The Shuswap Emergency Program Executive Committee is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, adopt minutes, and receive an overview and updates on the program, including hazard risk assessments, emergency support services, evacuation planning, and specific risks like Wiseman Creek debris flow and Gateway slope instability. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions on specific projects or contracts listed.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of minutes from April 20, 2022
• Updates on Wiseman Creek post-wildfire debris flow risk
• Updates on Gateway slope instability
• Updates on Newsome Creek erosion and slope instability risk

The committee approved the 2023 SEP Budget, which includes the purchase of a fourth Structural Protection Unit and planning for a storage facility at the Milfoil Storage Yard. The meeting also included updates on emergency preparedness, wildfire activity, and the risk of landslides at Wiseman Creek.

• Approved 2023 SEP Budget
• Elected A. Harrison as Chair by acclamation
• Elected Director Martin as Vice Chair by acclamation
• Adopted April 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved December 13, 2022 agenda

Electoral Area A: Local Area Advisory Committee

The Area A Local Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates from CSRD staff and the Area A Alternate Director, including on elections. They will also discuss next steps for the Golden and Area A Aquatic Centre, construction updates for Highways 1 and 95, a Thomas Road cell tower update, and a Co-op radio/Lion's Den item. The agenda is mostly informational with no decisions listed beyond adopting the agenda and minutes.

• Golden and Area A Aquatic Centre next steps
• Highway 1 construction update
• Highway 95 update
• Thomas Road cell tower update
• Co-op radio / Lion's Den

The committee adopted the agenda and the minutes from February 18, 2020. Director Cathcart appointed Pearson Farnsworth as her Alternate Director. No other formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Adopted October 27, 2022 agenda
• Adopted February 18, 2020 meeting minutes
• Appointed Pearson Farnsworth as Alternate Director

Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee

The Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee is meeting to hear an overview of a project by Morrison Hershfield Engineering to conduct a five-year effectiveness review of the Solid Waste Management Plan, prepare a dispute resolution document, and outline plans for a full review. The committee will also review 2022 activities and accomplishments, discuss 2023 budget initiatives and projects, and receive updates from member municipalities on their waste management activities.

• Five-year Solid Waste Management Plan effectiveness review by Morrison Hershfield Engineering
• Dispute resolution document development
• High-level plans for full SWMP review
• Overview of 2022 recycling initiatives, studies, and site improvements
• 2023 budget initiative highlights and projects

The Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee approved a complete in-depth review of the CSRD's Solid Waste Management Plan to commence in 2023 and be completed by 2025. The decision followed a presentation by Morrison Hershfield Engineering on the Five-Year Effectiveness Review, which recommended proceeding with a full SWMP review. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and adopted minutes from May 2, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2023.

• Approved complete in-depth review of Solid Waste Management Plan to commence in 2023 (carried)
• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes from May 2, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM (carried)

Advisory Planning Commissions

The Electoral Area B Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a 3-year Temporary Use Permit application for a 4-bedroom vacation rental at 1975 Westerburg Road, South Revelstoke. The property owners also intend to use the attached 2-bedroom secondary dwelling unit as their own second residence. The commission will discuss conditions including wastewater, water, and parking requirements before making a recommendation.

• Temporary Use Permit No. 850-16 for 4-bedroom vacation rental at 1975 Westerburg Road
• 3-year permit requested; vacation rental not permitted in RR2 zone
• Conditions include ROWP confirmation for 6-bedroom sewerage, water adequacy, and 6 parking spaces
• Maximum 8 guests, quiet hours 10 PM–6 AM, one sign, no parking on Airport Way
• Referrals to Interior Health Authority and City of Revelstoke

The Advisory Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of a 3-year Temporary Use Permit for a 4-bedroom vacation rental at 1975 Westerburg Road, subject to the property owner providing satisfactory reports on septic capacity and water quality. The lone opposing member cited concerns about insufficient information on septic/water systems and the density of vacation rentals in the area. The recommendation will go to the CSRD Board for final decision.

• Recommended approval of Temporary Use Permit 850-16 for a 4-bedroom vacation rental at 1975 Westerburg Road, pending septic capacity and water quality reports (4-1)

Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee

The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear updates on funding and project implementation, and consider a recommendation to submit grant applications for the final section of the trail to Armstrong (km 42.6-50.4). The meeting includes a presentation on Splatsin and Secwepemc history and values. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the grant application recommendation.

• Recommendation to apply for BC Active Transportation grant and Federal Active Transportation Infrastructure Fund grant for final rail trail section to Armstrong (km 42.6-50.4)
• Capital Funding Campaign Update
• Grant Updates – Federal Active Transportation Fund (Infrastructure Canada)
• Technical Operational Committee Report – project implementation and timeline
• Presentation: Unfolding the True Story: Splatsin & Secwepemc History, Values, & Interests

The Governance Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend that member boards and councils apply for BC and federal Active Transportation grants to complete the final 7.8 km of the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail from km 42.6 to 50.4, including the Highway Overpass. The committee also approved hosting a celebration event at Splatsin to honor fundraisers, and directed the Technical Operational Committee to provide regular written progress reports. The next meeting was moved to November 25, 2022, to allow newly elected officials to attend.

• Approved recommending grant applications to BC Active Transportation grant and Federal Active Transportation Infrastructure Fund to complete the final rail trail section to Armstrong (km 42.6-50.4), including the Highway Overpass.
• Approved hosting a celebration event at Splatsin to honor fundraisers and all who helped raise funds.
• Directed the Technical Operational Committee to provide regular written progress reports to the Governance Advisory Committee.
• Moved the next meeting to November 25, 2022, to allow newly elected officials to be appointed and attend.
• Adopted the agenda of the September 23, 2022 meeting as presented.
• Adopted the minutes of the March 18, 2022 meeting as circulated.
• Adjourned the meeting.

Advisory Planning Commissions

The Electoral Area F Advisory Planning Commission is meeting to receive training, elect officers, and review two applications: amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to allow a residential and commercial subdivision on Squilax-Anglemont Road, and a Temporary Use Permit for a vacation rental guest cottage at 2600 Eckerman Road. The commission will provide advice on these proposals.

• OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 830-23 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 825-43 for subdivision at 4105-4137 Squilax-Anglemont Road
• Temporary Use Permit TUP830-15 for year-round vacation rental of a guest cottage at 2600 Eckerman Road, Magna Bay
• Election of APC officers (Secretary position vacant)
• APC training session

Electoral Area A: Local Area Advisory Committee

The Area A Local Advisory Committee re-appointed Craig Chapman as Chair and Doug Whiting as Vice Chair, both by unanimous vote. The committee also adopted the agenda and the minutes from February 18, 2020. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of procedural appointments and informational updates from CSRD staff and Director Cathcart.

• Re-appointed Craig Chapman as Chair (carried)
• Appointed Doug Whiting as Vice Chair (carried)
• Adopted the June 28, 2022 agenda as amended (carried)
• Adopted the February 18, 2020 meeting minutes (carried)

Solid Waste Management Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee

The committee will review a project by Morrison Hershfield Engineering regarding the five-year Solid Waste Management Plan effectiveness review. The meeting includes an overview of 2021 recycling initiatives and site improvements, as well as a look at 2022 budget highlights.

• Review of five-year Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) effectiveness
• Development of a dispute resolution document
• Overview of 2021 recycling initiatives and site improvements
• Discussion of 2022 budget initiative highlights
• Updates on waste management activities from member municipalities

The Plan Monitoring Advisory Committee received updates on the five-year Solid Waste Management Plan effectiveness review and 2022 initiatives across CSRD wastesheds, including landfill closures, compost facility operations, and recycling program changes. The committee approved the agenda and adopted the previous minutes, but made no substantive decisions.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Adopted minutes from November 23, 2021 meeting (carried)

Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail Governance Advisory Committee

The Governance Advisory Committee for the Sicamous-to-Armstrong Rail Trail is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, elect a chair and vice-chairs, and receive reports on finances, technical operations, and funding strategies. They will also hear a presentation on Splatsin and Secwepemc history and an in-camera update from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding Highway 97A development. The meeting is largely procedural, with decisions limited to approvals and elections.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chairs
• Financial update – final Development Phase report for BCRDP (Jan 27, 2022)
• Grant updates – Federal Active Transportation Fund (Infrastructure Canada)
• In Camera presentation from Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on Hwy 97A Development
• Direction on next communication updates to the public

The Governance Advisory Committee supported Splatsin submitting an application to the federal Active Transportation Fund for up to $12.5 million to build the rail trail from Sicamous to Stepney Cross Road (km 0-42.6). The committee also recommended the CSRD and RDNO boards endorse a letter of support for the application. A motion to support the District of Sicamous's separate grant application for a pedestrian bridge was tabled until the next meeting.

• Supported Splatsin's ATF grant application for km 0-42.6 (carried by consensus)
• Recommended CSRD and RDNO boards endorse letter of support for ATF application (carried by consensus)
• Tabled support for District of Sicamous pedestrian bridge grant application (carried by majority, 1 opposed)
• Approved agenda and adopted Jan 7, 2022 minutes (carried by consensus)
• Elected Kukpi7 Doug Thomas as Chair, Rhona Martin and Kevin Acton as Co-Vice Chairs (by acclamation)
• Received final financial and progress reports to BC Rural Dividend Program (carried by consensus)
• Approved moving to in-person meetings with hybrid option (carried by consensus)
• Scheduled future GAC meetings two weeks before partner board meetings (carried by consensus)

Shuswap Watershed Council

The Shuswap Watershed Council is meeting to approve the December 2021 meeting summary, receive correspondence, and review reports from program managers. New business includes approving Water Quality Grant applications, the 2022/23 workplan and budget, and discussing a draft submission to the Province's Water Security Strategy. The agenda also includes old business items such as draft summaries from the Water Monitoring Group and Water Protection Advisory Committee.

• Approval of Water Quality Grant applications
• Approval of 2022/23 workplan and budget
• Discussion of draft submission to Province's Water Security Strategy and Fund
• Correspondence re: $5,000 grant from RDNO Area F
• Financial update to end of third quarter (April 1 - December 31, 2021)