West Central Okanagan Electoral Area public meetings in 2021

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is meeting to receive updates on a biomass inventory study and third-quarter purchase commitments over $100,000, and to consider approving financial planning guidelines for 2022-2026. The board will also vote on adopting four security issuing bylaws for member municipalities and the Okanagan Regional Library, and on appointing four staff as bylaw enforcement officers. Several items, including a delegation on source water protection and a temporary farm worker housing application, have been withdrawn and rescheduled for early 2022.

• Receive biomass inventory study findings report
• Approve 2022-2026 Financial Plan guidelines
• Adopt Security Issuing Bylaws No. 1497-1500 for Kelowna, Peachland, Lake Country, and Okanagan Regional Library
• Appoint four staff as bylaw enforcement officers for development cost charge and wastewater bylaws
• Receive report on purchase commitments over $100k in Q3 2021

The Regional Board approved the 2022-2026 Financial Plan guidelines and directed staff to prepare the draft plan. It also adopted four security issuing bylaws (No. 1497-1500) for Kelowna, Peachland, Lake Country, and the Okanagan Regional Library. The board received the biomass inventory study update and approved the North Westside governance study terms of reference. Several items were withdrawn and rescheduled to early 2022.

• Approved 2022-2026 Financial Plan guidelines and directed staff to prepare the draft plan.
• Adopted City of Kelowna Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1497, 2021.
• Adopted District of Peachland Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1498, 2021.
• Adopted District of Lake Country Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1499, 2021.
• Adopted Okanagan Regional Library Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1500.
• Received the RDCO Biomass Inventory study update for information.
• Approved the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Terms of Reference for the North Westside Governance and Services Study, as amended.
• Appointed four employees as Bylaw Officers to enforce designated service bylaws.

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will consider several items, including a recommendation to not support a non-farm use application for a commercial business, a request to support expanding Kelowna's boundary to include 4150 Old Vernon Road, and a three-year operating agreement for the Joe Rich Community Hall. The board will also discuss a FireSmart grant application, support for a search and rescue facility, and a hotel tax renewal.

• Recommendation to NOT support ALC Application A-21-03 (Kingsnorth) for non-farm commercial use
• Letter of support for City of Kelowna boundary expansion to include 4150 Old Vernon Road
• Approve 3-year Joe Rich Community Hall Operating and Recreation Programming Agreement (2022-2024)
• Support application for 2022 UBCM FireSmart Community Funding and Support Grant
• Support in principle funding for improved Central Okanagan Search and Rescue facility

The Regional Board voted unanimously not to support Agricultural Land Commission Application A-21-03 for a non-farm commercial use by S. Kingsnorth, and directed staff not to forward it to the ALC. The board also approved a letter of support for the City of Kelowna's boundary extension to include 4150 Old Vernon Road, and approved a three-year operating agreement with the Joe Rich Ratepayers and Tenants Society. A letter of support for the 2022 renewal of a 3% hotel tax levy in Kelowna was also approved. The meeting closed to the public to discuss labour, land, and negotiations.

• Rejected A-21-03 (Kingsnorth) non-farm use application and directed staff not to forward it to the Agricultural Land Commission.
• Approved a letter of support for the City of Kelowna boundary extension to include 4150 Old Vernon Road.
• Approved a three-year Joe Rich Community Hall Operating and Recreation Programming Agreement with the Joe Rich Ratepayers and Tenants Society.
• Supported an application for the 2022 UBCM FireSmart Community Funding and Support Grant for two projects.
• Supported in principle funding for an improved Central Okanagan Search and Rescue facility and directed staff to explore options.
• Approved a letter of support for the 2022 renewal of a 3% hotel tax levy in the City of Kelowna.
• Adopted the agenda and minutes from previous meetings.
• Closed the meeting to the public to discuss labour relations, land acquisition/disposition, and third-party negotiations.

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is meeting to consider a regional housing strategy workshop, with supporting materials on housing needs and growth. The agenda includes only this substantive item, along with routine procedural matters.

• Discussion of Regional Housing Strategy Workshop
• Review of Regional Housing Strategy - Urban Matters Presentation
• Review of Regional Growth Housing Needs Assessment

The Governance and Services Committee directed project staff to collect Official Community Plan (OCP) information from all member municipalities, electoral areas, and First Nations, and to convene an interim and additional Regional Housing Strategy presentation and workshop for the Regional Board as part of the project timeline. The motion was carried unanimously. The meeting was primarily a workshop on the Regional Housing Strategy, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Directed staff to collate OCP information from all member municipalities, electoral areas and First Nation (unanimous)
• Directed staff to convene an interim and additional Regional Housing Strategy presentation and workshop for the Regional Board (unanimous)

Regular Board Meeting after G and S

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will receive flood mitigation planning reports and consider renewing 30-year Crown land licenses for two regional parks. The meeting also includes adopting the agenda and previous minutes, plus a report from the Governance & Services Committee.

• Receive Central Okanagan Flood Mitigation Planning Resource Guide and Technical Report
• Acquire 30-year License of Occupation for Glen Canyon Regional Park (32.0 hectares)
• Acquire 30-year License of Occupation for Johns Family Nature Conservancy Regional Park (80.0 hectares)
• Adopt October 25, 2021 Regular Board Meeting minutes

The Regional Board unanimously approved acquiring 30-year Licenses of Occupation from the Province of BC for two regional parks: Glen Canyon Regional Park (32.0 hectares) and Johns Family Nature Conservancy Regional Park (80.0 hectares). The board also received flood mitigation planning reports for information and adopted the previous meeting's minutes with a correction.

• Approved 30-year License of Occupation for Glen Canyon Regional Park (unanimous)
• Approved 30-year License of Occupation for Johns Family Nature Conservancy Regional Park (unanimous)
• Received Central Okanagan Flood Mitigation Planning Resource Guide and Technical Report and Regional Floodplain Management Plan Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Adopted October 25, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Regional Board Inaugural Statutory Meeting

This is the inaugural statutory meeting of the Regional District of Central Okanagan board. The agenda is limited to procedural items: a call to order, roll call, and election of the board chair and vice chair, followed by adjournment. No policy, budget, or land-use decisions are scheduled.

• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Board Vice Chair
• Reference to Procedure Bylaw No. 1278 for election rules

The Regional District of Central Okanagan held its statutory inaugural meeting and elected a new chair and vice-chair. Loyal Wooldridge was elected chair with 10 votes over Wayne Carson's 3, and Gord Milsom was acclaimed as vice-chair. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Loyal Wooldridge as Board Chair (10-3)
• Acclaimed Gord Milsom as Vice-Chair

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Regional Housing Strategy and Protective Services realignment. They will also consider scheduling a workshop with the Board of Directors to inform the housing strategy's vision.

• Regional Housing Strategy project update and proposed Board workshop on November 18, 2021
• Protective Services realignment update
• Adoption of October 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Governance and Services Committee received an update on the Regional Housing Strategy and directed staff to schedule a workshop with the Board of Directors on November 18, 2021, at 8:30 am to inform the collective vision for the strategy. The committee also received a report on the realignment of the Protective Services Branch for information. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted the November 4, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the October 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Regional Housing Strategy update and directed staff to schedule a workshop on Nov. 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received Protective Services Realignment Update report for information (unanimous)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board is meeting to receive updates and approve routine items. Key items include endorsing the 2022-2026 budget process timeline, receiving a report on the North Westside restructure planning grant, and approving the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Endorse 2022-2026 Budget Process Timeline
• Receive North Westside Restructure Planning Grant Update
• Approve 2022 Regional Board and Hospital District meeting schedule
• Receive CARIP 2020 Climate Action and Greenhouse Gas reports
• Receive presentation from Forest Enhancement Society BC and Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation

The Regional Board approved the 2022 meeting schedule and endorsed the 2022-2026 budget process timeline. All other items were received for information, including updates on wildfire recovery and the North Westside restructure planning grant. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved 2022 Regional Board and Hospital District meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Endorsed 2022-2026 Budget Process Timeline (unanimous)
• Received CAO report on White Rock Lake wildfire recovery (unanimous)
• Received North Westside Restructure Planning Grant update (carried, Director Stack opposed)
• Received FESBC & HCTF presentation (unanimous)
• Received Okanagan Basin Water Board highlights (unanimous)
• Received Ministry of Citizens' Services correspondence (unanimous)
• Received CARIP 2020 report (unanimous)

Regular Board Meeting after G and S

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will consider establishing a new Indigenous Reconciliation and Engagement function, appointing BDO Canada LLP as auditors for 2021-2023, and approving first readings for OCP and zoning amendments on June Springs Road. The board will also vote on advisory commission appointments, bylaw enforcement officer appointments, and several 2021 financial plan amendments for sewer, rescue, equipment, and water functions.

The Regional Board approved the establishment of an Indigenous Reconciliation and Engagement Function, including the action plan, and directed staff to include its costs in the 2022 budget. The board also gave first reading to OCP and zoning amendments for a property on June Springs Road, with a public hearing withheld pending conditions. Auditors were appointed for a three-year term, and several advisory commission and bylaw officer appointments were made.

• Approved Indigenous Reconciliation & Engagement Action Plan (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1304-04 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-270 (unanimous)
• Appointed BDO Canada LLP as auditors for 2021-2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed David Thomas to Central Okanagan West Advisory Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed four members to Agricultural Advisory Commission (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Les Gyug and Robert Bonnell to Environmental Advisory Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed four bylaw enforcement officers (unanimous)
• Approved four financial plan amendments for 2021 (unanimous)

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is meeting to adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and to receive a report on the Regional Board Bylaw Compliance Policy (BP12-2021). The committee will consider recommending that the Regional Board approve the policy. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Adoption of September 9, 2021 minutes
• Report on Bylaw Compliance Policy (BP12-2021)
• Recommendation to Regional Board to approve Bylaw Compliance Policy

The Governance and Services Committee received a report on the Bylaw Compliance Policy and unanimously recommended that the Regional Board approve the policy (BP12-2021). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Adopted agenda for October 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted September 9, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Received Bylaw Compliance Policy report and recommended Board approval of BP12-2021 (unanimous)

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to adopt its agenda and minutes, and to consider appointing BDO Canada LLP as auditors for a three-year term (2021-2023). The meeting is largely procedural, with the auditor appointment as the only substantive item.

• Appointment of BDO Canada LLP as auditors for 2021-2023
• Adoption of June 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adoption of October 14, 2021 agenda

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board met on October 14, 2021, and unanimously approved the appointment of BDO Canada LLP as auditors for a three-year term (2021-2023). The board also adopted the agenda and the minutes from the June 10, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed BDO Canada LLP as auditors for 3-year term (2021-2023) (unanimous)
• Adopted the October 14, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the June 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is meeting to consider several items, including first readings for a zoning and OCP amendment on June Springs Road, waiving demolition and temporary building permit fees for properties impacted by the White Rock Lake wildfire, and extending recreational vehicle use as temporary buildings from one to two years. The board will also receive reports on wildfire recovery, a sole source contract, and the City of Kelowna's Regional Context Statement, and will consider amendments to water and solid waste bylaws.

• First reading of OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1304-04 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-270 for Parcel A (DD 8796D) on June Springs Road
• Waiving Demolition and Temporary Building Permit fees for properties impacted by the White Rock Lake wildfire
• Extending recreational vehicle use as Temporary Buildings from one year to two years for wildfire-impacted properties
• Adoption of water system fees and charges amendment bylaws No. 1494, 1495, and 1496
• Adoption of Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaws No. 1490 and 1493

The Regional Board unanimously approved waiving demolition and temporary building permit fees for properties impacted by the White Rock Lake wildfire and extended recreational vehicle use as temporary buildings from one to two years. It also adopted three water system fee amendment bylaws and two solid waste bylaws, removing a proposed $5 minimum fee for small bag yard waste. The board accepted the City of Kelowna's proposed Regional Context Statement within its 2040 Official Community Plan. A rezoning application (Z21-05 June Springs Rd) was withdrawn at the applicant's request.

• Approved waiving demolition permit fees for White Rock Lake wildfire properties (unanimous)
• Approved waiving temporary building permit fees for White Rock Lake wildfire properties (unanimous)
• Approved extending RV use as temporary buildings from 1 to 2 years for wildfire properties (unanimous)
• Adopted water system fee amendment bylaws 1494, 1495, 1496 (unanimous)
• Removed proposed $5 minimum fee for small bag yard waste from Solid Waste Bylaw 1493 (carried, 5 opposed)
• Adopted Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1493 (unanimous)
• Adopted Solid Waste Management Regulation Amendment Bylaw 1490 (unanimous)
• Accepted City of Kelowna's proposed Regional Context Statement (unanimous)

Regular Board Meeting after G and S

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board is meeting to consider a one-year extension for a development permit at 2235 Westside Road, and to approve waiving water fees for areas evacuated due to wildfires. The board will also receive a verbal report from the CAO and discuss a parks hazard tree policy.

• Approve one-year extension for Development Permit DP-20-09 at 2235 Westside Road (Katawa Construction Ltd.)
• Waive portion of water fees in Okanagan West Electoral Area evacuation areas
• Amend three water system fees & charges bylaws (Nos. 1371, 1375, 1376) for fee waivers
• Receive verbal update from CAO
• Discuss Parks Hazard Tree and Tree Management Policy

The Regional Board approved waiving a portion of water fees for three water systems in evacuation areas affected by the White Rock Lake wildfire, with bylaw amendments to be prepared for the September 27, 2021 meeting. The board also approved a one-year extension for a development permit at 2235 Westside Road, adopted a new Parks Hazard Tree and Tree Management Policy, and requested a capital needs analysis for Central Okanagan Search and Rescue. The CAO reported that the wildfire emergency was downgraded and recovery planning is underway.

• Approved one-year extension for Development Permit DP-20-09 at 2235 Westside Road (unanimous)
• Approved waiving portion of water fees for evacuated areas; bylaw amendments to be prepared (unanimous)
• Approved Parks Hazard Tree and Tree Management Policy BP#13-2021 (unanimous)
• Requested staff prepare capital needs and funding analysis for Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (unanimous)

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee will receive a building needs assessment from Central Okanagan Search and Rescue and recommend a Parks Hazard Tree and Tree Management Policy to the Regional Board. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and the agenda itself.

• Central Okanagan Search and Rescue building needs analysis report presented by Ed Henczel
• Parks Hazard Tree and Tree Management Policy recommended for Regional Board approval
• Adoption of July 8, 2021 committee minutes

The Governance and Services Committee received a building needs report from Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) and directed staff to prepare a capital needs and funding analysis within two months. The committee also unanimously recommended that the Regional Board approve the Parks Hazard Tree and Tree Management Policy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received COSAR Building Needs Assessment Report for information (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare capital needs and funding analysis report within 2 months (unanimous)
• Recommended Regional Board approve Parks Hazard Tree and Tree Management Policy (unanimous)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will consider several administrative and policy items, including appointing a new Chief Financial Officer, amending the BC Transit agreement for free transit for children 12 and under, and approving sustainability measures and a green vehicle plan. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and correspondence, plus a closed session for legal and law enforcement matters.

• Appoint Lyle Smith as Chief Financial Officer effective August 24, 2021, rescinding interim appointment of Brian Reardon
• Amend BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement for 'Transit for Children 12 and Under Program' and service specifications
• Approve $30,000 for Corporate GHG Reduction Strategy and $40,000 for Step Code community engagement, amending Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1475
• Approve Green Vehicle and Equipment Policy Implementation Plan 2021-2040
• Appoint six employees as Bylaw Enforcement Officers for various bylaws

The Regional Board unanimously appointed Lyle Smith as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 24, 2021, and rescinded the interim appointment of Brian Reardon. It also approved amendments to the BC Transit operating agreement to support free transit for children 12 and under, and approved funding for a corporate GHG reduction strategy and Step Code community engagement. The board received updates on the White Rock Lake fire and appointed several staff as bylaw enforcement officers.

• Appointed Lyle Smith as Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved BC Transit agreement amendments for free transit for children 12 and under (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 for Corporate GHG Reduction Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 for Step Code community engagement (unanimous)
• Approved Green Vehicle and Equipment Policy Implementation Plan 2021-2040 (unanimous)
• Appointed 7 staff as Bylaw Enforcement Officers (unanimous)
• Received CAO verbal update on White Rock Lake fire (unanimous)
• Closed meeting to discuss law enforcement and litigation (unanimous)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will consider adopting bylaws for a new Okanagan Regional Library branch in West Kelowna, following an alternative approval process. It will also vote on whether to give first reading to a zoning amendment for a cannabis production facility at 4345 Maxwell Road, with a recommendation not to proceed. The board will also decide on using $30,000 in Community Works funds for fire danger rating signs, and handle routine items like officer appointments and purchase commitments.

• Adoption of Okanagan Regional Library Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1477, 2021 and Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1478, 2021 for a new West Kelowna library branch
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-262 for a cannabis production facility at 4345 Maxwell Road — recommended not to be given first reading
• Approve $30,000 from Electoral Area West Community Works Grant Funds for fire danger rating signs at North Westside Fire Hall No. 101/102 and Wilson's Landing Fire Department
• Adoption of Officer Designation and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 1487, 2021 and Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw No. 1489, 2021
• Appointment of Karen Needham as Corporate Officer and Corie Griffiths as Deputy Corporate Officer, effective July 27, 2021

The Regional Board adopted the Okanagan Regional Library Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1477 and Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1478, enabling a new library branch in West Kelowna, and approved the related indebtedness agreement with the Okanagan Regional Library. The board also adopted two delegation of authority bylaws, appointed new statutory officers, and denied first reading for a cannabis production facility rezoning at 4345 Maxwell Road. A $30,000 budget amendment for fire danger rating signs in Electoral Area West was approved.

• Adopted Okanagan Regional Library Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1477 (unanimous)
• Adopted Okanagan Regional Library Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1478 (unanimous)
• Approved indebtedness agreement between RDCO and Okanagan Regional Library (unanimous)
• Adopted Officer Designation and Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 1487 (unanimous)
• Adopted Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw No. 1489 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Brian Reardon as Corporate Officer, appointed Karen Needham and Corie Griffiths (unanimous)
• Denied first reading for cannabis production facility rezoning at 4345 Maxwell Road (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 for fire danger rating signs in Electoral Area West (unanimous)

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is meeting to receive updates and make recommendations to the Regional Board on several items: a radon test kit challenge update, a Central Okanagan flood mitigation planning update, an updated Playground Maintenance Management Policy, and the Mission Creek Regional Park Management Plan. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes and the agenda itself.

• Radon Test Kit Challenge community reports for Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country
• Central Okanagan Flood Mitigation Planning update report dated June 28, 2021
• Updated RDCO Playground Maintenance Management Policy (BP#11-2021)
• Mission Creek Regional Park Management Plan dated June 2021

Regular Board Meeting after G and S

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board is meeting to adopt minutes and receive reports from the Governance & Services Committee, including updates on the regional air quality service, playground maintenance policy, and the Mission Creek Regional Park management plan. No decisions with dollar amounts or specific actions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and report-based.

• Adoption of Public Hearing minutes from June 28, 2021
• Adoption of Regional Board minutes from June 28, 2021
• Regional Air Quality Service Update
• Playground Maintenance Management Policy Update
• Mission Creek Regional Park Management Plan

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is holding a public hearing to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-268, which would permit a cannabis production facility on a property adjacent to Rittich Road in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area. The hearing is being held electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions, and no decision will be made at the hearing itself.

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-268 to permit cannabis production facility
• Property: Lot 59, District Lot 1, ODYD, Plan 475, adjacent to Rittich Road
• Owners: A. & C. Patton, RDCO File No. Z21/03
• First reading received May 31, 2021
• Public hearing advertised in Kelowna Capital News June 17 and June 24, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is meeting to consider a financial plan amendment, several zoning bylaw changes, a development permit, and an Agricultural Land Commission application. The agenda includes both adoption of previously discussed items and new decisions, with public attendance restricted due to health orders.

• 2021-2025 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1486 for first, second, and third readings and adoption
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-268 for a cannabis production facility at 5631 Rittich Road (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-266 for an additional dwelling unit at 5060 Whelan Road (adoption)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-267 for a secondary suite at 7155 Dunwaters Road (adoption)
• Development Permit DP-21-06 for relocation of an unauthorized structure and habitat restoration at 7174 Fintry Delta Road, with a $2,825 security bond

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board is holding a short meeting to adopt the agenda and the minutes from May 13, 2021. The board will then adjourn to a closed 'in camera' session to discuss preliminary-stage service provision discussions. No other new business is listed.

• Adoption of May 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adjourn to in camera session under Section 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter

Regular Board Meeting after G and S

The Regional Board is considering a referral application for a sand and gravel mine operation at Joe Rich. Additionally, the board will review a proposed amendment to the 2021–2025 Financial Plan and several bylaw enforcement appointments.

• Conditional support for Joe Rich Properties Ltd. sand and gravel quarry permit
• Adoption of 2021–2025 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1485
• Appointment of Britney Currie as Parks Ranger (Bylaw No. 1427 and 1431)
• Appointment of Kirsten Dunlop and Peter Marvin as Animal Control Officers (Bylaw No. 1343)

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is meeting to receive a report on developing a public engagement framework and to recommend that the Regional Board endorse guiding principles and approve the RDCO Public Engagement Policy (#BP11-2021). The agenda also includes routine adoption of the agenda and previous meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• RDCO Public Engagement Report dated June 1, 2021
• Engagement Policy Final DRAFT June 1, 2021
• Engagement Research Report Flowden June 2010
• Recommendation to approve RDCO Public Engagement Policy #BP11-2021
• Adoption of May 13, 2021 committee minutes

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional Board will consider authorizing an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) for two bylaws that would establish a regional library service and authorize borrowing, with a response deadline of July 12, 2021. The board will also vote on a financial plan amendment that uses $349,183 from the COVID Restart Grant Operating Reserve, and on several zoning amendments, including a cannabis production facility and secondary suites. The meeting is held virtually due to public health orders.

• Alternative Approval Process for Okanagan Regional Library establishment and loan authorization bylaws (No. 1477, 1478)
• Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1484 using $349,183 from COVID Restart Grant Operating Reserve
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-268 for cannabis production facility at 5631 Rittich Rd (first reading)
• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-266 for additional dwelling unit at 5060 Whelan Rd (2nd & 3rd readings)
• Adoption of Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1195-24 for secondary suite at 8991 Highway 33 E

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to receive the BDO audit report for the year ended December 31, 2020, and to approve the audited financial statements for that year. The meeting is being held virtually due to public health orders, with no in-person attendance.

• Receive BDO Final Audit Report for year ended December 31, 2020
• Approve CORHD Audited Financial Statements for year ended December 31, 2020
• Adopt minutes from March 29, 2021 meeting

Regular Board Meeting after G and S

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will receive the 2020 audit report and approve the audited financial statements. It will also consider rescinding and re-giving third reading to two Okanagan Regional Library bylaws (No. 1477 and No. 1478) related to service area establishment and loan authorization. Other items include a one-year extension for a zoning amendment at 4345 Maxwell Road, grant applications for a regional agricultural strategy, and a water service agreement with the City of Kelowna for 4370 June Springs Road.

• Approve RDCO 2020 audited financial statements
• Rescind and re-give third reading to Okanagan Regional Library Bylaws No. 1477 and No. 1478
• Approve one-year extension for zoning amendment Z20-04 at 4345 Maxwell Road
• Approve grant applications (BC Healthy Communities PlanH and Investment Agriculture Foundation) for a Regional Agricultural Strategy
• Approve water service agreement with City of Kelowna for 4370 June Springs Road

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is reviewing the Building Inspection service, including a 2020 service review, proposed updates to policies, and new draft bylaws for building regulation and development application fees. The committee will also receive updates on regional air quality and Q1 service highlights. Recommendations include supporting the current building inspection delivery model and advancing the new bylaws for public comment.

• Review of Building Inspection 2020 Service Review and 2021 update
• First and second readings recommended for RDCO Building Bylaw No. 1482 and Development Application Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1483
• Recommendation to rescind 12 building inspection policies and update 4 others
• Proposal to draft new policies on mobile stores, decommissioning suites/dwellings, and archaeological assessments
• Regional Air Quality Service update received for information

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is meeting to consider a recommended voting unit value of 5,500 for the next board term, approve financial plan amendments including use of COVID restart grant funds, and decide on several development applications and zoning bylaws. The agenda also includes receiving correspondence and minutes, and determining whether a review of the Regional Growth Strategy is required.

• Recommend preferred Voting Unit value of 5,500 to Ministry of Municipal Affairs, effective after 2022 election
• Approve $8,000 from COVID Restart Grant Operating Reserve for electronic payroll tracking software
• Give readings and adopt Financial Plan Amendment Bylaws 1480 and 1481
• Deny floodplain exemption, variance, and development permit for property at 2223 Westside Road
• Give 2nd and 3rd readings to zoning amendment for secondary suite at 4379 Black Road and land use amendment at 8991 Highway 33 E

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Central Okanagan held a public hearing to consider two zoning amendments that would allow secondary suites on agricultural properties. No decision was made at the hearing; the board will consider the proceedings at a later meeting. Participation was electronic only due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Zoning amendment for property adjacent to Black Road: A1 Agricultural to A1s Agricultural (Secondary Suite), applicant M. Basra
• Land use amendment for property adjacent to Highway 33 E: SH-2 Small Holdings 2 to SH-2s Small Holdings 2 (Secondary Suite), applicants K. & P. Bartha
• Public hearing advertised in Kelowna Capital News on April 15 and April 22, 2021
• Held at Woodhaven Board Room, 1450 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna, BC

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Central Okanagan Poverty and Wellness Strategy and on Solid Waste Management Plan initiatives. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items; no decisions are listed for these information items.

• United Way presentation on Central Okanagan Poverty and Wellness Strategy
• Solid Waste Management Plan Initiatives update, including glass recycling and organics composting reports
• Adoption of minutes from March 11 and March 18, 2021 meetings

Regular Board Meeting after G and S

The Regional Board will consider adopting a new septic tank effluent regulation bylaw and receive a report on septage disposal utility rates. The meeting also includes routine adoption of minutes and a closed session to discuss land acquisition or disposition.

• First, second, and third readings and adoption of RDCO Septic Tank Effluent Regulation Bylaw No. 1479, 2021
• Utility Rate Update - Septage Disposal report
• Adoption of March 29, 2021 Regional Board meeting minutes
• Closed 'In Camera' session for land acquisition or disposition discussion

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to review and adopt the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw. The board is also considering a resolution to borrow up to $15,317,000 for debt retirement, interest, and capital expenditures.

• Adoption of the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw 1, 2021
• Proposed borrowing of up to $15,317,000 for debt retirement, bank interest, and capital expenditures
• Funding for Kelowna/Rutland Primary Care Network, Outreach Urban Health, and Regional Warehouse Inventory Carousel Upgrade
• Adoption of Capital Expenditure Bylaws No. 254 through 263
• Rescinding of Capital Expenditure Bylaws No. 232 and 244

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan board will consider adopting its 2021-2025 financial plan and related borrowing bylaws, including using $625,800 in COVID-19 restart grant funds. The board will also vote on several zoning amendments and grant applications for emergency preparedness projects.

• Adoption of 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1475 and Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1476
• Approval of $625,800 COVID-19 Restart Grant for 2021
• Approval of $394,646 Gas Tax Community Works Fund usage
• First readings for zoning amendments at 5060 Whelan Road (accessory home) and 7155 Dunwaters Road (secondary suite)
• Support for Agricultural Land Commission application at 2570 Old Vernon Road (non-adhering residential use)

Regular Board Meeting after G and S

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a request to move into an in-camera session. The board intends to discuss labour relations or other employee relations privately.

• In-camera session to discuss labour relations or other employee relations

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is reviewing the second draft of the Regional District of Central Okanagan's 2021-2025 budget and financial plan. The committee will receive public comment in writing due to COVID-19 restrictions and may recommend amendments to be forwarded to the Regional Board for final approval on March 29, 2021.

• 2021-2025 Budget and 5-Year Financial Plan (2nd draft) review
• Public comment on the financial plan via email/letters
• Recommendation to forward draft budget to March 29, 2021 Board meeting

Regular Board Meeting after G and S

The Regional Board will consider adopting the Scenic Canyon Parkland Exchange Bylaw No. 1473, 2021, following the results of an Alternative Approval Process. The board will also discuss a request for provincial funding to study governance options for the North Westside area, and reconsider a conservation covenant for Black Mountain Regional Park after consultation with Westbank First Nation. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and agenda, plus reports from the Governance & Services Committee on budget items.

• Adoption of RDCO Scenic Canyon Parkland Exchange Bylaw No. 1473, 2021
• Request to Ministry of Municipal Affairs for funding for North Westside governance and services study
• Reconsideration of resolution #30/21 for conservation covenant covering 309.31 acres (125.18 ha) of Black Mountain - sntsk'il'nten Regional Park
• Agricultural Chipping Program budget consideration
• First Nation Engagement budget consideration

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is meeting to consider two funding recommendations for the Regional Board: adding $40,000 to the Air Quality Agricultural Wood Chipping Program for 2021, and allocating $50,000 from the feasibility reserve fund for a study on establishing a Regional First Nations Engagement Service. The agenda also includes routine adoption of minutes from previous meetings.

• Recommend $40,000 addition to Air Quality - Agricultural Wood Chipping Program for 2021
• Recommend $50,000 from RDCO feasibility reserve for First Nations Engagement Service feasibility study
• Proposed expense to be included in 2021-2025 Financial Plan
• Adoption of minutes from February 11 and February 25, 2021 meetings

North Westside Provincial Restructure Planning Grant Standing Committee

The North Westside Provincial Restructure Planning Grant Standing Committee is meeting to review a CAO report and a provincial response. The meeting includes a facilitated workshop led by Allan Neilson.

• CAO Report dated February 24, 2021, regarding the recap of the inaugural meeting and next steps
• Province Response dated February 5, 2021
• Facilitated workshop by Allan Neilson

Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board is meeting to receive a capital funding request from Interior Health, review the draft 2021-2025 financial plan, and consider forwarding it for final adoption with a 4% increase. The meeting is open to the public via live video feed, with public comment accepted by letter or email due to health orders.

• Interior Health Authority capital funding request for 2021/2025 fiscal year
• Draft 2021-2025 CORHD Financial Plan presented
• Recommended motion to forward plan with 4% increase to March 29, 2021 meeting
• Public comment on financial plan accepted by letter/email
• Adoption of January 14, 2021 meeting minutes

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is reviewing Draft 1 of the 2021-2025 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan, including summary highlights and tax requirement rates. The committee will receive public written comments and may recommend amendments to be considered at the March 18, 2021 meeting. The meeting is held virtually due to public health orders.

• 2021-2025 Budget and 5-Year Financial Plan (Draft 1) review
• Budget impact, tax requisition rates, and reserve balances
• Community Works Fund project grants
• COVID Restart Grant
• Public written comment on the financial plan

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is meeting to consider several items, including a presentation from the Okanagan Regional Library about the borrowing process for a new library in West Kelowna, and to potentially direct staff to draft the required bylaws. The board will also review strategic priorities, purchase commitments over $100,000 from late 2020, and several park-related items including new leases and a grant application.

• Okanagan Regional Library presentation on borrowing for new West Kelowna Library; possible direction to draft bylaws and Alternative Approval Process
• Endorsement of $30,000 Okanagan Basin Water Board grant for Okanagan Lake Responsibility Planning Initiative
• Approval of Friends of Regional Parks Partnership Program
• Acquisition of 30-year provincial Crown leases/licenses for Mission Creek, Rose Valley, and several foreshore parks
• Application for $247,825 grant for Mission Creek Greenway streambank repair

Regular Board Meeting after G and S

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is meeting to consider several items, including approving five-year planning services agreements with Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country, and authorizing their execution. The Board will also vote on using $481,017.62 from the COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant, adopt a financial plan amendment bylaw, and decide on a conservation covenant for Black Mountain-sntsk'il'ntən Regional Park. Other items include a $25,000 grant application for emergency social services and receiving reports on economic recovery workshops and a wildfire protection plan.

• Approve 2021-2025 Planning Services Agreements with Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country
• Approve $481,017.62 usage of COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant
• Adopt Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1474 (2020-2024)
• Enter conservation covenant with Central Okanagan Land Trust covering 309.31 acres at Black Mountain-sntsk'il'ntən Regional Park
• Support $25,000 grant application to UBCM for Emergency Support Services

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is meeting to receive updates and information on several items. They will hear a presentation from the Okanagan Film Commission, receive the Regional Growth Strategy Priority Projects Plan for 2021, and review the RDCO Parks Community Wildfire Protection Plan update. The committee will also adopt the minutes from their January 14, 2021 meeting.

• Okanagan Film Commission update by Commissioner Jon Summerland
• Regional Growth Strategy Priority Projects Plan 2021
• RDCO Parks Community Wildfire Protection Plan 2020 update
• Adoption of January 14, 2021 meeting minutes

Westside Wastewater Treatment Service Stakeholder Select Committee

The Westside Wastewater Treatment Service Stakeholder Select Committee is meeting to receive reports on the 2020 flow monitoring program, the 2020 project update, and the draft 2021-2025 financial plan for the Westside Sewer System. The committee will consider recommending increased reserve funding from 45% to 50% of the annual replacement amount and forwarding the draft financial plan to the Regional Board. The meeting is largely informational, with no public attendance due to provincial health orders.

• Receive 2020 Wastewater Flow Monitoring Program report
• Receive Westside Sewer System Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan
• Recommend increasing reserve funding from 45% to 50% of annual replacement amount
• Recommend 5% annual increases to bridge funding gap
• Receive 2020 Project Update report

The committee received the 2020 Wastewater Flow Monitoring Program and 2020 Project Update for information. It recommended increasing reserve funding and capital levels from 45% to 55% of the recommended annual replacement amount, with 5% annual increases, and forwarding the draft 2021-2025 financial plan to the Board with adjustments for the 55% option.

• Adopted February 10, 2021 agenda (carried)
• Adopted February 12, 2020 minutes (carried)
• Received 2020 Wastewater Flow Monitoring Program for information (carried)
• Recommended increasing reserve funding/capital from 45% to 55% and forwarding draft 2021-2025 financial plan to Board (carried)
• Received 2020 Project Update for information (carried)

Regular Board Meeting

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board is meeting to consider routine administrative items and give first reading to two zoning amendment bylaws that would permit secondary suites on properties in the Central Okanagan East Electoral Area. The meeting is being held virtually due to public health orders, and the public cannot attend in person.

• First reading of Joe Rich Rural Land Use Bylaw No. 1195-24 for K. & P. Bartha, 8991 Highway 33E, to allow a secondary suite (RLUB-20-02)
• First reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 871-264 for M. Basra, near Old Vernon Road and Black Road, to allow a secondary suite (Z20-06)
• Adoption of minutes from January 14, 2021 board meeting
• Receipt of video highlights of RDCO services for Q4 2020

North Westside Provincial Restructure Planning Grant Standing Committee

This standing committee meeting reviews the North Westside Services and Community Issues Study, the electoral area communication strategy, and provincial governance options for the North Westside area. Members hear presentations from the community association, a consultant, and provincial staff, then discuss next steps. No binding decisions are on the agenda; the focus is on process and information gathering.

• Review of North Westside Services and Community Issues Study final report (Oct 17)
• Presentation of RDCO 2021-2022 Electoral Area Communication Strategy (approved Jan 14, 2021)
• North Westside Community Association presentation on provincial restructure planning grant
• Comments from Neilson Strategies consultant on process and protocol
• Provincial Governance and Structure Branch staff comments on North Westside governance (Dec 8, 2020)

Regular Board Meeting after G and S

The Regional District of Central Okanagan Board will consider several items, including first, second, and third readings of a bylaw to exchange parkland at Scenic Canyon, and a related alternative approval process. The Board will also consider an amendment to the 2020-2024 financial plan, adopt the East Trunk Development Cost Charges bylaw, and receive reports on the audit plan and other routine matters.

• Scenic Canyon Parkland Exchange Bylaw No. 1473, 2021 - first, second, and third readings
• Alternative Approval Process for Scenic Canyon Parkland Exchange - deadline March 1, 2021, 4:00 pm; estimated eligible voters 205,983
• RDCO 2020-2024 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1472, 2021 - first, second, and third readings and adoption
• RDCO East Trunk Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1463, 2020 - adoption
• Endorse 2021-2022 Electoral Area Communications Strategy and approve Economic Development Commission's 2021 Priorities Plan

Governance And Services Committee

The Governance and Services Committee is meeting to receive and recommend approval of the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission's 2021 Priorities Plan, and to receive an update on North Westside community communications and endorse a 2021-2022 Electoral Area Communications Strategy. The meeting also includes routine adoption of the agenda and previous minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Receive and recommend approval of the 2021 COEDC Priorities Plan
• Receive North Westside Community Communications update and recommend endorsement of 2021-2022 Electoral Area Communications Strategy
• Adoption of November 12, 2020 meeting minutes

Regional Hospital District Board Inaugural Statutory Meeting

The Central Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board is holding its inaugural statutory meeting for 2021. The board will elect a chair and vice-chair, adopt minutes from October 8, 2020, and consider giving three readings and adoption to Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 252 for the newly designated West Kelowna Urgent Primary Care Centre. The board will also receive BDO's 2020 audit planning report for information.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Adoption of October 8, 2020 meeting minutes
• Capital Expenditure Bylaw No. 252 for West Kelowna Urgent Primary Care Centre
• BDO 2020 Audit Planning Report received for information