Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

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RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

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OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors has scheduled a meeting for August 20, 2026. The agenda is currently procedural and contains no specific decisions or items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026
• Board of Directors meeting
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RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

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RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

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OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

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RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on October 8, 2026. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific decisions or items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for Oct 8, 2026
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OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

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OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on July 16, 2026. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific decisions or items for discussion.

Schedule of Meetings

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• Schedule of Meetings

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

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Electoral Area Services Committee

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Committee of the Whole

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on July 16, 2026. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for discussion.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw to amend public notice fees and methods. The agenda also includes a verbal update on the Okanagan Falls incorporation process.

• Amendment Bylaw No. 3134.14 proposed for RGS public notice fees
• Verbal update on Okanagan Falls incorporation
• Adoption of June 18, 2026, Committee of the Whole minutes

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will vote on supporting a proposed addition of about 53 hectares to Penticton Indian Reserve No. 1. The board will also decide on building bylaw infractions at two properties, authorize an inter-agency agreement with Osoyoos for Indigenous engagement and emergency management, and approve several financial bylaws for park improvements and emergency equipment repairs.

• Building bylaw infraction notices for 3030 Outlook Way (Electoral Area E) and 120 Round Lake Road (Electoral Area H), with potential injunctive action if not compliant by August 2, 2026
• Proposed addition to Penticton Indian Reserve No. 1 totaling about 53.35 hectares
• Inter-Agency Agreement with Town of Osoyoos for Indigenous Engagement and Emergency Management Services
• $21,500 from Electoral Area B Community Works Fund Reserve for Kobau Park improvements
• $50,500 from Electoral Area D Community Works Fund Reserve for Kenyon Beach Accessibility Project

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will review and approve the schedule of meetings for 2026. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the RDOS Boardroom.

• Approval of Schedule of Meetings 2026
• Meeting date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
• Location: RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton

Schedule of Meetings

The agenda for this meeting consists solely of one item: the Schedule of Meetings. No substantive actions or decisions are listed. This is a procedural agenda.

• Consideration of the Schedule of Meetings (SOM.pdf)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board will consider approving $387,279 for the Oliver Community Kitchen project and amending Short-Term Rental permit fees. The meeting also includes items on land use, economic development, and committee structure.

• Oliver Community Kitchen project receives $387,279
• Short-Term Rental permit fee changes proposed
• Anarchist Mountain Large Holdings zone review
• Aggregate extraction at Garnet Valley Road opposed
• Committee structure pilot project to end

The Board authorized funding for the Oliver Community Kitchen and a regional economic development trial. It also approved several building bylaw enforcement actions and zoning amendments. Additionally, the Board transitioned a committee pilot project into a permanent structure.

• Approved $387,279 from Electoral Area C Community Works Fund for Oliver Community Kitchen (B204/26)
• Approved $175,000 grant and $165,000 from City of Penticton for regional economic development trial (B205/26)
• Opposed proposed aggregate extraction at 27600 Garnet Valley Road (B200/26)
• Approved Section 302 Notice on Title for 218 Coalmont Road (B196/26)
• Approved Section 302 Notice on Title for 346 Highway 97 if work is not complete by Sept 30, 2026 (B197/26)
• Approved over-height accessory building variance at 453 Taylor Mill Drive (B201/26)
• Approved short-term rental permit for 117 Maguire Avenue (B202/26)
• Established permanent Committee of the Whole and Electoral Area Services Committee structure (B207/26)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan‑Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will adopt its meeting agenda and the May 21, 2026 minutes. The board will receive presentations on the Jim Pattison Centre for Health Systems and on physician recruitment and retention initiatives for the South Okanagan‑Similkameen family‑practice divisions. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Adopt agenda (simple majority vote)
• Adopt May 21, 2026 board minutes (simple majority vote)
• Presentation: Overview of Jim Pattison Centre for Health Systems – Presenter: Betty Brown
• Presentation: Physician recruitment and retention initiatives – Presenter: Tracey St. Clair

Committee of the Whole

This short Committee of the Whole meeting will consider adopting the agenda and the minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting. The main item is a delegation from Innergex introducing the proposed Hedley Wind Project.

• Delegation from Innergex on the Hedley Wind Project, presented by Mike Goodman and Kate Schendel

The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 12:31 pm and adjourned at 1:13 pm. The agenda and minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Innergex representatives presented an introduction to the Hedley Wind Project.

• Agenda adopted
• Minutes from June 4, 2026, adopted
• Meeting adjourned at 1:13 pm

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will review a Community Grant-in-Aid application from the Penticton Scottish Festival Society, which seeks funding from multiple electoral areas. The meeting also includes adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Community Grant-in-Aid application from Penticton Scottish Festival Society (attachments: application, redacted info, guidelines)

The committee adopted the agenda and the minutes from the June 4, 2026, meeting. No decisions were recorded regarding the Community Grant-in-Aid requests.

• Approved agenda for June 18, 2026 meeting
• Approved minutes from June 4, 2026 meeting

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board will approve a 2026/27 operating agreement with BC Transit and allocate $216,667 for a Naramata water system project. The meeting also includes approvals for short-term rentals, zoning changes, and community forest reserve expenditures.

• BC Transit 2026/27 Annual Operating Agreement
• $216,667 allocated to Naramata Water System project
• $10,980 for Eastgate Fire Hall utility reallocation
• $200,000 for Keremeos Irrigation District well construction
• Short-term rental permits approved for 120th Avenue and Indian Rock Road

The RDOS Board approved two short-term rental permits, allocated $216,667 for Naramata water system modeling, and endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Penticton to establish a regional economic development office.

• Approved Short-Term Rental Permit No. A2026.016-STR (3-8401 120th Avenue)
• Denied Short-Term Rental Permit No. E2026.007-STR (6851 Indian Rock Road)
• Allocated $216,667 to Naramata Water System capacity modelling
• Endorsed MOU with City of Penticton for regional economic development office
• Authorized Chair to sign letter supporting commercial bus service (Ebus)
• Authorized Chair to sign letter supporting MRDT renewal for Oliver and Area C
• Approved Bylaw No. 3152 for Eastgate Fire Hall utility reallocation ($10,980)
• Approved Bylaw No. 3153 for Keremeos Irrigation District well construction ($200,000)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a proposed amendment to the Corporate Donations and Naming Rights Policy and recommends forwarding it to the June 18 Board of Directors for adoption. The committee will also hear a delegation from the Okanagan Basin Water Board on its strategic direction. Approval of the agenda and minutes from May 21 are procedural items.

• Corporate Donations and Naming Rights Policy amendment recommended for board adoption
• Delegation from Okanagan Basin Water Board on strategic direction
• Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Adoption of the June 4 agenda

The committee approved the agenda and adopted the minutes from the May 21 meeting. A delegation from the Okanagan Basin Water Board presented its strategic direction. The committee voted to forward an amendment to the Corporate Donations and Naming Rights Policy to the June 18 Board of Directors meeting for consideration. The meeting adjourned at 12:20 pm.

• Approved agenda (CARRIED)
• Adopted May 21 minutes (CARRIED)
• Received Okanagan Basin Water Board delegation
• Forwarded Corporate Donations and Naming Rights Policy amendment to June 18 board meeting (CARRIED)
• Adjourned at 12:20 pm (CARRIED)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will review draft Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws for Okanagan Falls and Okanagan Valley. The committee is asked to initiate the Okanagan Falls bylaws and proceed to first reading for the Okanagan Valley OCP.

• Initiate Okanagan Falls OCP and Zoning Bylaws (No. 3148, 3149, 2800.66)
• Proceed to first reading for Okanagan Valley OCP Bylaw (No. 3140)
• Adopt minutes from May 21, 2026, meeting
• Review Parks and Recreation Commission minutes for April and May

The committee voted to initiate the Okanagan Falls Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3148, Zoning Bylaw No. 3149, and Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.66. Additionally, the Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3140 was approved to proceed to first reading.

• Initiated Okanagan Falls OCP Bylaw No. 3148
• Initiated Okanagan Falls Zoning Bylaw No. 3149
• Initiated Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.66
• Approved Okanagan Valley OCP Bylaw No. 3140 to proceed to first reading

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will meet on June 4, 2026, to approve the schedule of meetings for the upcoming year.

• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule
• Meeting location: RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton

Protective Services Committee

The Protective Services Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and receive a presentation from the RCMP on Q1 2026 reports.

• Approval of agenda
• RCMP Q1 2026 reports presentation
• Meeting adjournment

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider several bylaw updates, including initiating the Development Cost Charge Bylaw and allocating $216,667 of Local Government Housing Initiatives funding to a Naramata water system study. It will also move forward with the Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan and related zoning changes for the area slated to become the District Municipality of Okanagan Falls. Additional items include rescinding the Vacation Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy and initiating a fee amendment for short‑term rentals.

• Initiate Development Cost Charge Bylaw and allocate $216,667 LGHI funding to Naramata Water System study
• Initiate Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3140 and amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2800, 2022 for Electoral Area D incorporation as Okanagan Falls
• Recommend rescinding the Vacation Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy
• Initiate Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3128.01 for short‑term rental fee review
• Director motion to explore a high‑occupancy vacation rental program

The committee initiated a bylaw to create an Official Community Plan and zoning for the new District Municipality of Okanagan Falls, removing Electoral Area E from the OCP process. It also allocated $216,667 in LGHI funding to a Naramata water system capacity study, recommended rescinding the Vacation Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy, and initiated a fees bylaw for short-term rental permits. A motion to explore a high-occupancy vacation permit program carried with one opposed.

• Initiated DCC Bylaw No. 3113 and amendment Bylaw No. 2486.03 (carried)
• Allocated $216,667 LGHI funding to Naramata Water System capacity modeling/analysis (carried)
• Directed staff to prepare budget amendment for LGHI reallocation (carried)
• Proceeded Okanagan Valley OCP Bylaw No. 3140 for policy review (carried)
• Initiated OCP and zoning bylaws for Okanagan Falls incorporation area in Electoral Area D (carried)
• Removed Electoral Area E from the OCP process (carried)
• Recommended rescinding the Vacation Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy (carried)
• Initiated Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 3128.01 (carried)

Public Hearing

The board will hold a public hearing on two zoning amendment proposals. The first, A2026.001‑ZONE, seeks to replace the Large Holdings One Site Specific (LH1s) zone with Large Holdings One (LH1) for about 25 parcels at Raven Hill Road and Nine Mile Place on Anarchist Mountain. The second, C2025‑015‑ZONE, proposes to allow cooking facilities in a tourist accommodation at 8380 Gallagher Lake Frontage Road by changing its designation from Tourist Commercial (CT1) to Tourist Commercial Site Specific (CT1s). Decisions on the amendments will be considered after the hearing.

• Zoning amendment A2026.001‑ZONE to change 25 parcels on Anarchist Mountain from LH1s to LH1
• Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.63 (2026) to amend Schedule ‘2’ of Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800, 2022
• Zoning amendment C2025.015‑ZONE to permit cooking facilities at 8380 Gallagher Lake Frontage Road
• Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.060 (2025) to change designation from Tourist Commercial (CT1) to Tourist Commercial Site Specific (CT1s)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider approving the minutes from the previous meeting and vote on keeping waste collection fees unchanged. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss confidential information regarding negotiations with government entities and Indigenous groups.

• Approval of May 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Decision on additional curbside cart and upsizing fees
• Closed session for confidential negotiations
• Meeting held at 101 Martin Street, Penticton

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting. It supported keeping the monthly fees for an additional 120‑L garbage cart and an upsized 240‑L cart unchanged. The board closed the meeting to the public to consider solicitor‑client privileged information and confidential negotiation details. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:36 pm.

• Approved agenda for the May 21, 2026 meeting (carried)
• Adopted minutes of the May 7, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting (carried)
• Supported unchanged monthly fees for an additional 120 L garbage cart and an upsized 240 L garbage cart (carried)
• Closed the meeting to the public to discuss privileged and confidential negotiation information (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:36 pm (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board will meet on May 21, 2026, to adopt the Schedule of Meetings for the upcoming year. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. in the RDOS Boardroom at 101 Martin Street in Penticton.

• Adoption of Schedule of Meetings
• Meeting at 101 Martin Street, Penticton
• Scheduled for May 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board will review several zoning amendments for rural areas, including Anarchist Mountain and Electoral Area C, and consider a five-year agreement to use Okanagan Regional Library branches as cooling and warming centres.

• Zoning amendment for Anarchist Mountain (LH1s Zone)
• Zoning amendment for Electoral Area C (Hopeall Holdings)
• Library branches to serve as extreme weather centres
• Bylaws for automated vote counting and election procedures
• Letter to Premier regarding Firefighters Health Act

The board adopted three Okanagan Valley zoning amendment bylaws and two other bylaws related to business licences and CAO delegation. It also approved the use of regional library branches as cooling and warming centres for a five‑year term. Additionally, the board authorized a letter of support for the Grist Mill Operations Society’s heritage grant application.

• Adopt Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.63 (read third time) – carried
• Adopt Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.59 – carried
• Adopt Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.60 (read third time) – carried
• Adopt Business Licence Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 3100.03 – carried
• Adopt CAO Delegation Amendment Bylaw No. 3033.04 – carried
• Adopt Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2500.39 – carried
• Authorize Chair to sign letter of support for Grist Mill Operations Society grant – carried
• Authorize use of Okanagan Regional Library branches as cooling and warming centres (5‑year term) – carried

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will consider adopting the agenda, approving minutes from April 16, 2026, and hearing a delegation from BDO on the 2021 financial statements. The main item is accepting the 2021 audited financial statements and adopting the transactions as amendments to the 2021 financial plan.

• Delegation from BDO Canada LLP on 2021 financial statements
• Acceptance of 2021 audited financial statements as of December 31, 2021
• Adoption of all reported 2021 transactions as amendments to the 2021 financial plan

The Board accepted the audited financial statements for the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District as of December 31, 2021. All reported 2021 transactions were adopted as amendments to the 2021 financial plan.

• Adopted May 21, 2026 meeting agenda
• Adopted April 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Accepted 2021 audited financial statements
• Adopted 2021 transactions as amendments to the 2021 financial plan

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive two delegation presentations: an overview and projects update from the Okanagan Regional Library, and a discussion on Forest Landscape Plans and public engagement from the Province of BC's Ministry of Forests. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and informational.

• Delegation from Okanagan Regional Library CEO Danielle Hubbard on overview and projects update
• Delegation from BC Ministry of Forests on Forest Landscape Plans and public engagement

The Committee of the Whole met and heard two delegations: an overview of the Okanagan Regional Library and a presentation on forest landscape plans from the Ministry of Forests. No substantive decisions were made; the committee approved the agenda and previous minutes, then adjourned.

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board will consider approving the purchase of a Type 3 fire engine for the Keremeos Fire Department and funding for the construction of the Anarchist Mountain Community Centre. The meeting also includes the adoption of financial statements, zoning bylaw amendments, and the appointment of a committee member.

• Authorize $75,000 for Keremeos Fire Department Type 3 Engine
• Authorize $250,000 for Anarchist Mountain Community Centre construction
• Adopt 2025 Audited Financial Statements
• Appoint Beth Garrish to Oliver Recreation Advisory Committee
• Deny Short-Term Rental Permit at 6851 Indian Rock Road

The Board approved various financial plan amendments for fire equipment, community center construction, and trail funding. Additionally, the Board granted floodplain exemptions for two properties in Naramata and denied a petition to leave a service area in Electoral Area 'H'.

• Adopted April 16, 2026, meeting minutes
• Appointed Beth Garrish to Oliver and District Recreation Advisory Committee
• Accepted 2025 Audited Financial Statements
• Approved accessory building permit at 1805 Sparton Drive
• Deferred Short-Term Rental Permit Application E2026.007-STR to June 4, 2026
• Approved floodplain exemption for 4535 Mill Road, Naramata
• Approved floodplain exemption for 4545 Mill Road, Naramata
• Passed Anarchist Mountain zoning amendment to public hearing stage

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will consider initiating five amendment bylaws to update the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Program. The committee will also discuss a delegation regarding the Municipal Protected Areas Program and review the Planning Services Division's quarterly report.

• Initiation of Short-Term Rental Accommodation Program bylaws (OCP, Business Licence, CAO Delegation, Development Procedures, Fees and Charges)
• Delegation from BC Nature Federation regarding Municipal Protected Areas Program
• Review of Planning Services Division Q1 2026 quarterly activity report
• Recommendation to rescind Vacation Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy
• Approval of April 16, 2026, committee minutes

The Electoral Area Services Committee supported multiple changes to the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Program, including replacing the gas/electric requirement with a self-declaration model, limiting health and safety inspections to the business licence stage, and removing the one-year permit limit. Staff were authorized to proceed with implementing the changes. A notice of motion to explore a high-occupancy vacation rental program was also introduced.

• Supported change to gas/electric requirement from gas/electric to self-declaration model
• Supported health and safety inspection only at business licence stage
• Supported amendment to CAO Delegation Bylaw to remove STR permit one-year limit
• Gave staff authority to proceed with STR Program changes

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is meeting on May 7, 2026, at its Penticton boardroom. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate, listing only a review of the district's schedule of meetings. No substantive decisions, public hearings, or budget items are scheduled.

• Schedule of Meetings review

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations from the Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society on 2025 activities, and from BC Fruit Growers' Association and BC Grape Growers' Association on agricultural priorities and starling control. The main discussion item is a regional transit governance review covering service hours, costs, ridership, and future service delivery options.

• Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society presentation on 2025 activities and results
• BC Fruit Growers' Association and BC Grape Growers' Association on shared agricultural priorities
• BC Grape Growers' Association starling control program overview
• Regional Transit Governance Review 2026: service hours, cost per hour, ridership, future models

The Committee of the Whole meeting consisted of several presentations from community organizations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded other than the adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:21 pm

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board will meet to approve the schedule of meetings for 2026. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 16, 2026, in the Boardroom at 101 Martin Street in Penticton.

• Approval of Schedule of Meetings 2026
• Meeting at 101 Martin Street, Penticton
• Scheduled for April 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the February 19, 2026, minutes. The board will also receive a project status update from Interior Health regarding capital funding.

• Adoption of April 16, 2026 agenda
• Approval of February 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Interior Health capital funding request update

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

At this meeting, the RDOS Board of Directors will vote on several staff recommendations. Proposals include denying a temporary residential use permit at 1609 Green Lake Road and a short-term rental permit at 450 Robinson Avenue in Naramata. The board will also consider opposing Public Safety Power Shutoffs in rural communities, approving a $240,000 funding increase for the Anarchist Mountain Community Hall, and appointing election officers for the 2026 local election.

• Temporary Use Permit denial for 1609 Green Lake Road
• Short-Term Rental Permit denial for 450 Robinson Avenue, Naramata
• Recommendation to oppose Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Princeton, Hedley, Tulameen, Coalmont, and Apex
• $240,000 funding increase for 26.901 – Anarchist Mountain Community Hall
• Appointment of Tracey Batten and Marc Aucoin as election officers for the 2026 RDOS General Local Election

The board deferred a temporary use permit for a tiny‑home project and approved a short‑term rental at 450 Robinson Avenue. It directed staff to send a letter opposing public‑safety power shutoffs in several rural areas, to increase funding by $240,000 for the Anarchist Mountain Community Hall, and to approve a submission to the BCUC. Election officers were appointed and a motion was passed to develop an annual report template for large engineering projects.

• Deferred Temporary Use Permit application I2025.001‑TUP and ordered policy review (Carried)
• Approved Short‑Term Rental Permit No. E2026.001‑STR for 450 Robinson Ave (Carried; opposed by Directors Chahal and Taylor)
• Directed staff to send letter opposing PSPS in Princeton, Hedley, Tulameen, Coalmont, Apex and invite Fortis to future meeting (Carried)
• Appointed Tracey Batten as Chief Election Officer and Marc Aucoin as Deputy Chief Election Officer (Carried)
• Adopted amendment adding $240,000 to project 26.901 – Anarchist Mountain Community Hall (Carried)
• Approved submission to the British Columbia Utilities Commission on energy supply to the Okanagan region (Carried)
• Approved Director Taylor’s motion for policy and annual report on large engineering projects (Carried; opposed by Directors Gilbert, McKortoff, Watt)
• Endorsed expansion of Regional Trails Gap Analysis scope and directed staff to prepare a five‑year O&M plan for regional trails (Carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will adopt its agenda and the April 2, 2026 meeting minutes. It will review recent Parks and Recreation Commission minutes from Kaleden, Kobau, and Okanagan Falls. The committee will consider moving the Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.63 to its first reading for the Large Holdings One Site Specific zone on Anarchist Mountain, followed by other business and adjournment.

• Adopt agenda for the April 16, 2026 meeting
• Adopt post‑meeting minutes from the April 2, 2026 Electoral Area Services Committee
• Review Parks and Recreation Commission minutes (Kaleden, Kobau, Okanagan Falls) for possible resolutions
• Recommend first reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.63 for Large Holdings One Site Specific zone – Anarchist Mountain
• Other business: directors’ motions and rural matters, then adjournment

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved the first reading of a zoning amendment bylaw regarding Large Holdings One Site Specific (LH1s) zones at Anarchist Mountain. The committee also adopted the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 2, 2026.

• Approved Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.63, 2026, to proceed to first reading
• Adopted April 16, 2026, meeting agenda
• Adopted April 2, 2026, meeting minutes

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will consider and vote on several items, including the approval of a five‑year recreation funding agreement with the Town of Osoyoos and an Automatic Aid Agreement with the Town of Oliver for volunteer fire services. It will also decide on development variance permits for properties at 485 Ritchie Avenue and 1805 Sparton Drive, and adopt amendments to the Strategic Actions Workplan. Additional agenda and consent items such as meeting minutes and a regional context statement for the District of Summerland will be approved.

• Approve Development Variance Permit No. E2026.006-DVP for a garage addition at 485 Ritchie Avenue
• Deny Development Variance Permit No. F2026.005-DVP for an accessory building at 1805 Sparton Drive
• Approve five‑year Recreation Funding Agreement renewal with the Town of Osoyoos
• Approve five‑year Automatic Aid Agreement with the Town of Oliver for Willowbrook and Okanagan Falls volunteer fire departments
• Adopt amendments to the Strategic Actions Workplan (Schedule 1)

The board approved a five‑year renewal of the Recreation Funding Agreement with the Town of Osoyoos. It also approved a five‑year Automatic Aid Agreement with the Town of Oliver, a development variance for a garage at 485 Ritchie Avenue, and a Section 302 Notice on title for 541 San Ang Way with a delayed filing date. Additional actions included referring a variance to the Electoral Area F Advisory Planning Commission, accepting Summerland’s Regional Context Statement, and adopting amendments to the Strategic Actions Workplan.

• Renewed Recreation Funding Agreement with Town of Osoyoos for five years (carried)
• Approved Automatic Aid Agreement with Town of Oliver for five years (carried)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. E2026.006-DVP for garage at 485 Ritchie Avenue (carried)
• Filed Section 302 Notice on title for 541 San Ang Way, delayed until Aug 1 2026 if work not completed (carried)
• Referred Development Variance Permit No. F2026.005-DVP to Electoral Area F Advisory Planning Commission (carried)
• Accepted Summerland Regional Context Statement per Section 448(2) of the Local Government Act (carried)
• Adopted amendments to the Strategic Actions Workplan (carried)
• Waived notice requirement for Director Taylor’s motion and waived landfill disposal fees for two abandoned trailers (carried)

Electoral Area Services Committee

The committee will approve the agenda and receive the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes. It will consider a floodplain mapping update for Electoral Areas C and I and recommend initiating Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.61. The committee will endorse a proposed methodology for allocating service‑related reserves and equipment with the District of Okanagan Falls and forward it to the board. A director motion to remove the monthly fee for upsizing the rubbish bin will also be discussed.

• Recommend initiating Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.61 for floodplain mapping in Areas C and I
• Endorse proposed methodology for allocating service‑related reserves and equipment between RDOS and the District of Okanagan Falls
• Director motion to remove the monthly fee for upsizing the rubbish bin
• Receive and approve minutes from the March 19, 2026 Electoral Area Services Committee meeting
• Review Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes (information only)

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and the February 19, 2026 minutes. It initiated Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.61 and ordered in‑person consultation in Electoral Areas C and I. The committee endorsed the proposed methodology for allocating service‑related reserves and equipment with the District of Okanagan Falls and will forward it to the RDOS Board. A motion to send a report on removing the monthly fee for upsizing a rubbish bin to the Board was also approved.

• Approved agenda (adopted)
• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (adopted)
• Initiated Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.61 and ordered in‑person consultation in Areas C and I (carried)
• Endorsed proposed methodology for allocation of service‑related reserves and equipment with District of Okanagan Falls and forwarded to Board (carried)
• Sent Director Roberts’ motion on removing monthly rubbish‑bin upsizing fee to Board with report (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda, hear updates from BC Transit and a regional parks and trails review, discuss the Parks, Trails and Recreation Future Options Paper, and review the 2025 Community and Environmental Services Department Year in Review. No formal decisions are listed; the items are presented for information and discussion.

• BC Transit update presented by Bart Walman, Government Relations Manager
• Regional Parks and Trails review presented by Allen Neilson, Principal, Neilson Strategies
• Discussion of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Future Options Paper
• Review of the 2025 Community and Environmental Services Department Year in Review

The Committee approved the meeting agenda. Presentations were given on BC Transit updates and the Regional Parks and Trails Future Options Paper. The 2025 Community and Environmental Services Department Year in Review was presented for information only. The meeting was adjourned at 12:31 pm.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:31 pm (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The board meeting includes a single agenda item to review the upcoming schedule of meetings. No other items or attachments are listed. The item is titled "Schedule of Meetings" and references a SOM.pdf document.

• Schedule of Meetings – review of upcoming meeting dates (SOM.pdf)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda, then consider a report titled “2024 Regional Growth Strategy ‘Snapshot’” that provides an overview of the South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw. The report is attached as two PDF files. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Adopt agenda for the March 19, 2026 meeting
• Review 2024 Regional Growth Strategy “Snapshot” report (PDF attachments)
• Adjourn the meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda for the March 19, 2026 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:09 pm. No other substantive items were decided.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board will consider adopting meeting minutes, approving a $80,000 contribution to a housing program, and making zoning changes in Electoral Areas H and G.

• Approves $80,000 contribution to 100 More Homes program
• Adopts OCP and zoning amendments for Electoral Area H
• Adopts zoning bylaw update for Electoral Area G
• Considers petition to leave service area in Electoral Area H
• Approves post-meeting minutes from March 5, 2026

The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Penticton and United Way BC to fund the 100 More Homes program, releasing $80,000 for 2026. It also adopted the Electoral Area H Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws and the Electoral Area G Zoning Amendment. Development approvals included a variance for 287 Creekview Road, an Agricultural Land Commission referral for a short‑term rental at 620 Boothe Road, and a subdivision referral for parcels on Rice Road. The board supported Crown land referrals for a solar energy investigative licence and for timber‑road activities.

• Approved $80,000 contribution to 100 More Homes MOU (weighted majority)
• Adopted Electoral Area H OCP & Zoning Amendment Bylaws (2/3 rural majority)
• Adopted Electoral Area G Zoning Amendment Bylaw (simple majority)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. I2025.033-DVP for 287 Creekview Rd (simple majority)
• Authorized ALC referral for non‑farm short‑term rental at 620 Boothe Rd (simple majority)
• Authorized ALC subdivision referral for Rice Road parcels (simple majority)
• Supported Crown Investigative Use Licence for solar project (simple majority)
• Supported Crown timber‑development and road activities (simple majority)

Public Hearing

The board will hold a public hearing on application H2025.017‑ZONE submitted by North Cascades Electric Inc. The hearing concerns proposed amendments to the Electoral Area “H” Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws to change the land‑use designation of a 10.41 ha parcel at 3831 Princeton‑Summerland Road from Large Holdings to Small Holdings. The changes would permit a five‑lot subdivision on the property. The board will consider Amendment Bylaw No. 2497.18 and Amendment Bylaw No. 3065.02, both dated 2026.

• Amendment Bylaw No. 2497.18 (2026) – change OCP land‑use from Large Holdings to Small Holdings
• Amendment Bylaw No. 3065.02 (2026) – change Zoning designation from Large Holdings Two to Small Holdings Three
• Proposed five‑lot subdivision on a 10.41 ha parcel at 3831 Princeton‑Summerland Road
• Application submitted by North Cascades Electric Inc.

Schedule of Meetings

The agenda consists of a single item regarding the schedule of meetings. This is a procedural meeting.

• Schedule of Meetings

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will consider the schedule of meetings for the upcoming period. No other items or attachments are listed on the agenda.

Protective Services Committee

The committee will adopt its agenda, receive a Q4 2025 statistical report from the RCMP, and then adjourn. The RCMP report is attached as "RDOS Q4 2025 Stats FINAL.pdf".

• Adopt agenda for the March 5, 2026 meeting
• RCMP to provide Q4 2025 statistical report (attachment: RDOS Q4 2025 Stats FINAL.pdf)
• Adjourn the meeting

The committee approved its agenda for the March 5, 2026 meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 am was also carried. No other matters were decided.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 10:30 am (motion carried)

Public Hearing

The board will hold a public hearing on amendment Bylaw No. 2781.03, 2026, which proposes to add Conservation Area (CA) and Parks and Recreation (PR) zones to the Electoral Area G Zoning Bylaw No. 2781, 2017. The amendment would replace Schedule 2 of the zoning map to include the new zones and set new regulations and definitions for them. The zones would apply to Crown or public lands that are designated as CA or PR in the Electoral Area G Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2975, 2022.

• Amendment Bylaw No. 2781.03, 2026 – add Conservation Area and Parks & Recreation zones to Electoral Area G zoning map
• Public hearing on G2025.013-ZONE (Area G Zoning Bylaw Update)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board of Directors will consider and adopt a range of items, including development variance permits for two properties on Mill Road, updates to zoning and community plans, and several bylaw adoptions. A key decision is the third‑reading adoption of Bylaw No. 3134, 2026 to implement the district’s 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan. Additional actions include adopting the solid‑waste curbside collection bylaw, the fees and charges bylaw, and authorizing a funding application for the Naramata Cenotaph relocation.

• Approve Development Variance Permit No. E2026.003‑DVP for a single detached dwelling at 4545 Mill Road
• Approve Development Variance Permit No. E2026.002‑DVP for a single detached dwelling at 4535 Mill Road
• Adopt Solid Waste Curbside Collection Service Regulatory Bylaw No. 3123, 2026
• Adopt Bylaw No. 3134, 2026 to enact the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan
• Adopt Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3128, 2026

The board adopted the 2026‑2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw (2/3 majority) and approved several bylaws, including the solid waste curbside collection service and a short‑term rental development procedures amendment (2/3 majority). It approved two development variance permits for single‑detached dwellings on Mill Road and authorized a soil‑removal application to be sent to the Agricultural Land Commission. The board also moved forward an Official Community Plan and zoning amendment for Electoral Area H, scheduling a public hearing for March 19, 2026, and directed staff to apply for a grant to support the conversion of the Skaha Estates Improvement District.

• Adopted 2026‑2030 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3134, 2026 (2/3 majority)
• Adopted Solid Waste Curbside Collection Service Regulatory Bylaw No. 3123, 2026
• Adopted Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.38 for short‑term rentals (2/3 majority)
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. E2026.003‑DVP for 4545 Mill Road
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. E2026.002‑DVP for 4535 Mill Road
• Authorized Soil Removal application at 22901 Bathville Road to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission
• Adopted OCP & Zoning Amendment Bylaw for Electoral Area H, to be heard March 19, 2026
• Directed staff to apply for Skaha Estates Improvement District Conversion Grant

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is discussing updates to short-term rental accommodations. The committee is considering recommendations to initiate a new amendment bylaw and change existing rental policies.

• Initiation of Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.38
• Proposed rescinding of the Vacation Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy
• Proposed adoption of the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Policy
• Request for Electoral Area “E” to opt-in to the Principal Residence Requirement under the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved its agenda. It voted to recommend initiating Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.38. It also voted to recommend that the Board of Directors rescind the Vacation Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Recommended initiation of Development Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.38 (carried)
• Recommended rescinding Vacation Rental Temporary Use Permit Policy (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and hear Lieutenant-Colonel Peters of the British Columbia Dragoons. It will consider a recommendation to adjust the maximum tax requisition limits for eight service establishment bylaws to align with the district's Financial Plan. The adjustments include limits ranging from $31,250 for illegal dumping to $2,142,399 for Oliver Parks & Recreation.

• Adopt agenda for the February 19, 2026 meeting
• Lieutenant-Colonel Peters to address directors about the British Columbia Dragoons
• Bylaw 2184 (Illegal Dumping) – max tax limit $31,250
• Bylaw 2962 (Mosquito Control) – max tax limit $261,664
• Bylaw 2942.01 (Oliver Parks & Recreation) – max tax limit $2,142,399

The agenda for the February 5, 2026 meeting was adopted. The Committee supported and carried amendments to the maximum tax requisition limits for eight service establishment bylaws. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda adoption (carried)
• Approved tax limit amendment for Bylaw 2184 Illegal Dumping – $31,250 (carried)
• Approved tax limit amendment for Bylaw 2962 Mosquito Control – $261,664 (carried)
• Approved tax limit amendment for Bylaw 2741 Transit South Okanagan – $221,074 (carried)
• Approved tax limit amendment for Bylaw 1470.02 Recreation Facility Keremeos – $801,260 (carried)
• Approved tax limit amendment for Bylaw 1695 Refuse Disposal Oliver – $200,000 (carried)
• Approved tax limit amendment for Bylaw 2942.01 Oliver Parks & Recreation – $2,142,399 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:31 pm (carried)

Public Hearing

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen Board will hold a public hearing to consider two amendment bylaws that would change the land‑use designation of the property at 100 Turtle Lake Road. Amendment Bylaw No. 2683.09 proposes to reclassify the site from Resource Area to Large Holdings in the Electoral Area “I” Official Community Plan. Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.56 proposes to change the zoning map designation from Large Holdings to Large Holdings One Site Specific in the Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw. The changes are intended to enable a four‑lot subdivision on the property.

• Amendment Bylaw No. 2683.09 – change OCP Schedule ‘B’ land use from Resource Area to Large Holdings
• Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.56 – change Zoning Map Schedule ‘2’ from Large Holdings to Large Holdings One Site Specific
• Proposed four‑lot subdivision at 100 Turtle Lake Road
• Public hearing to review the zoning and OCP amendments

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board of Directors is meeting to discuss financial planning and reporting. The board will consider adopting a five-year financial plan and reviewing audited statements from 2020.

• Bylaw No. 175, 2026 to adopt the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan
• Adoption of Audited Financial Statements as of December 31, 2020
• Adoption of January 22, 2026, meeting minutes

The board adopted its agenda and the January 22, 2026 minutes. It received and adopted the 2020 audited financial statements and approved the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 175, 2026). A notice of motion regarding the province’s autism program was added to the agenda but deferred to the next meeting, and the board adjourned at 1:44 pm.

• Adopted agenda (unweighted simple majority, carried)
• Adopted January 22, 2026 minutes (unweighted simple majority, carried)
• Received and adopted 2020 audited financial statements (unweighted simple majority, carried)
• Adopted 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan bylaw (weighted 2/3 majority, carried; opposed by Director Barkwill)
• Added notice of motion on autism program to agenda (carried; opposed by Director McKortoff)
• Deferred discussion of the autism program notice of motion to next board meeting (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:44 pm (unweighted simple majority, carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board will vote on a $1,389,086 loan to fund the Princeton Fire Department Hall. It will also consider a denial of a short‑term rental permit at 2401 Workman Place and a zoning amendment for Electoral Area G that will move to a public hearing on March 5, 2026. Additional items include letters of support for water‑board grant applications and a response to the province’s plan to decommission sections of the Kettle Valley Rail trail.

• Adopt Security Issuing Bylaw No. 3137, 2026 to borrow up to $1,389,086 for Princeton fire hall construction
• Deny Short‑Term Rental Permit No. E2025.003‑STR for 2401 Workman Place
• Read Electoral Area G Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2781.03 first and second time and schedule a public hearing for March 5, 2026
• Provide a Letter of Support to the Okanagan Basin Water Board for the EcoAction grant application
• Authorize a draft letter to the Province of BC expressing concerns about decommissioning sections of the Kettle Valley Rail trail

The board adopted a security issuing bylaw to borrow up to $1,389,086 for the Princeton Fire Department Hall. It approved a short‑term rental permit for 2401 Workman Place and moved a zoning amendment for Electoral Area G to a public hearing on March 5. The board also approved several letters of support, grant applications and the hiring of two wildfire mitigation specialists.

• Authorized borrowing up to $1,389,086 for Princeton Fire Department Hall (2/3 majority)
• Approved Short‑Term Rental Permit No. E2025.003‑STR at 2401 Workman Place
• Moved Electoral Area G Zoning Amendment Bylaw to first and second reading and scheduled public hearing for March 5, 2026
• Read a third time and approved Electoral Area I Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment Bylaws
• Adopted Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw Review Consultation Plan
• Approved letters of support to OBWB EcoAction grant, ORRI water‑quality grant, BC Wildlife Federation, and Synergy Foundation applications
• Supported grant applications to UBCM FireSmart program and RBC Barrier Busters for Okanagan Falls beach accessibility
• Approved hiring two temporary Wildfire Mitigation Specialists for Keremeos and Osoyoos

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen Board will meet on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton. The agenda lists a single item, “Schedule of Meetings,” with no attachments or further description. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

• Schedule of Meetings – no attachments or details provided

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a proposed workplan for 2026 strategic priorities and actions. The meeting includes a presentation on regional food security and an information report regarding a memorandum of understanding with the City of Penticton.

• Recommendation to adopt the 2026 Strategic Priorities and Actions workplan
• Presentation by Kevin Ronaghan on 2025 Vital Signs Spotlight on Food Security
• Information report on MOU between the City of Penticton and the RDOS

The Committee of the Whole adopted the meeting agenda. The recommendation to adopt the 2026 Strategic Priorities and Actions workplan was deferred to the February 19 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 11:57 a.m.

• Agenda approved (moved, seconded, carried)
• Recommendation to adopt 2026 Strategic Actions workplan deferred to Feb 19 (moved, seconded, carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 11:57 a.m. (moved, seconded, carried)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board will vote on a five-year financial plan and a new fees bylaw. The meeting also includes renewals for recreation agreements and approvals for public works truck purchases.

• Adoption of 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3134
• First reading of Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3128, 2026
• Authorization for up to $204,000 in borrowing for public works trucks
• Renewal of Recreation Contribution Agreement with Town of Princeton
• Filing of Section 302 Notices on Title for building bylaw infractions

The RDOS Board approved a $204,000 loan from the Municipal Finance Authority to buy three 2025 Ford Ranger trucks and one 2026 Chevrolet Silverado for water system work. It also renewed the five‑year Recreation Contribution Agreement with the Town of Princeton and adopted the 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw. Additional actions included filing Section 302 notices for several building‑bylaw infractions and supporting regional environmental initiatives.

• Approved $204,000 loan for four water‑system trucks (Carried)
• Adopted RDOS 2026‑2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3134, 2026 (Carried; opposed by Directors Bush and Monteith)
• Renewed the Recreation Contribution Agreement with the Town of Princeton for a five‑year term starting Jan 2026 (Carried)
• Filed Section 302 Notice on Title for 174 Gallagher Lake Road (Building Bylaw Infraction #17) (Carried)
• Placed notice of deficiencies on 7080 Glenfir Road and required approved septic system by 1 Jun 2026 (Carried)
• Filed Section 302 Notice on Title for 240 Resolute Road and ordered injunctive action if non‑compliant after 22 Feb 2026 (Carried)
• Approved changes to Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3128, 2026: Kaleden Recreation user fee $2.50→$3.00 and drop‑in fee $4.00→$5.00 (Carried)
• Authorized the Board to sign a Letter of Support for the Lower Similkameen Indian Band Slope Monitoring System (Carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The board is meeting to address the schedule of meetings. The agenda consists of a single item regarding the meeting schedule.

• Schedule of Meetings

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee is discussing updates to the Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw and the Official Community Plan. The body is also reviewing proposed tax requisition limit amendments for various local services to ensure financial plan compliance.

• Proposed replacement of LH1s Zone with LH1 Zone for parcels on Raven Hill Road and Nine Mile Place
• Proposed floodplain elevation of 280.80 metres for Osoyoos Lake
• Initiation of Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.59 regarding secondary suites
• Proposed tax requisition limits including $2,142,399 for Oliver Parks & Recreation and $801,260 for Keremeos Recreation Facility
• Initiation of the Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw

The Electoral Area Services Committee approved several zoning and bylaw actions, including starting the Official Community Plan bylaw and related strategic items. It also approved a floodplain elevation amendment, a secondary‑suite zoning amendment, and updated requisition limits for multiple establishment bylaws. The meeting was adjourned at 2:44 pm.

• Approved adoption of the meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved replacement of the Large Holdings One Site Specific zone for ~25 parcels on Raven Hill Road and Nine Mile Place (carried)
• Approved amendment to Okanagan Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 2800, 2022 to add floodplain elevation of 280.80 m for Osoyoos Lake (carried)
• Approved initiation of Okanagan Valley Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2800.59 for secondary suites (carried)
• Approved initiation of Okanagan Valley Official Community Plan Bylaw and inclusion of four items on the 2027 Strategic Priority Work Plan (carried)
• Approved support for requisition limit amendments to multiple establishment bylaws and recommendation to forward them to the RDOS Board (carried)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 2:44 pm (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The RDOS Board will consider the Schedule of Meetings document (SOM.pdf). No other agenda items are listed.

• Schedule of Meetings (SOM.pdf)

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The RDOS Board approved its agenda and consent items, including a development variance for 77 Ashnola Road. It denied two other variance applications for 1700 Estates Place and 380 Wilson Mountain Road. The Board voted to acquire a 13‑year Crown lease for the Oliver Landfill covering 13.84 hectares, and approved grant applications for $60,000 Indigenous cultural safety training and $210,000 emergency operations centre equipment. It also adopted an Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy and appointed Fire Chief Tony Iannella for fire‑safety inspections.

• Approve Development Variance Permit G2025.031-DVP for a new parcel at 77 Ashnola Road without proof of potable water
• Deny Development Variance Permit F2025.032-DVP for livestock and storage at 1700 Estates Place
• Acquire Crown Lease for Oliver Landfill: 13‑year term, 13.84 ha
• Submit joint grant applications: $60,000 for Indigenous Cultural Safety training and $210,000 for Emergency Operations Centre equipment
• Adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy

The board approved a 13‑year Crown lease for the Oliver landfill covering about 13.84 hectares. It also approved two development variance permits, denied one temporary use permit, and adopted several grant applications and policy motions. Additional actions included declining participation in the Municipal Protected Areas Program and appointing the fire chief as the Fire Safety Act inspector.

• Approved Development Variance Permit No. G2025.031-DVP for subdivision at 77 Ashnola Road
• Approved Development Variance Permit No. F2025.032-DVP for livestock and storage at 1700 Estates Place
• Denied Temporary Use Permit No. C2022.022-TUP for outdoor storage and RV use at 380 Wilson Mountain Road
• Approved acquisition of Crown lease for Oliver landfill (13.84 ha, 13‑year term)
• Declined participation in Municipal Protected Areas Program and referred to EA Committee
• Approved appointment of Fire Chief Tony Iannella as Fire Safety Act inspector
• Approved joint application for $60,000 Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility training grant
• Approved joint application for $210,000 Emergency Operations Centre equipment and training grant

Electoral Area Services Committee

The Electoral Area Services Committee will meet to elect its leadership for 2026. The committee will also receive a quarterly activity report from the Planning Services Division.

• Election of 2026 Electoral Area Service Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Planning Services Division Quarterly Activity Report (Q4 2025)

The committee elected Director Pendergraft as Chair for the coming year and Director Fedrigo as Vice‑Chair by acclamation. The agenda for the meeting was approved after a motion and second. The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 pm following a motion and second.

• Elected Director Pendergraft as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Director Fedrigo as Committee Vice‑Chair (acclaimed)
• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:15 pm (motion carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider initiating an amendment bylaw for the South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy and supporting the Solid Waste Management Plan draft report for public consultation. The agenda also includes a presentation by ICBC on road safety.

• Recommendation to initiate South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 2770.02
• Recommendation to support Solid Waste Management Plan draft report for public consultation
• ICBC presentation on Road Safety Calendar and Grant Program
• Information on 2026 SILGA Convention deadlines for resolutions and award nominations
• Meeting held at RDOS Boardroom, 101 Martin Street, Penticton

The Committee approved its agenda for the meeting. It supported moving the Solid Waste Management Plan draft to public consultation. It initiated the South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 2770.02, despite opposition from Director Fedrigo. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (carried)
• Solid Waste Management Plan draft moved to public consultation (carried)
• South Okanagan Regional Growth Strategy Amendment Bylaw No. 2770.02 initiated (carried, opposed by Director Fedrigo)
• Meeting adjourned at 1:29 pm (carried)

OSRHD Board of Directors Meeting

The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District Board of Directors will meet to discuss long-term financial planning. The board is considering the first reading of Bylaw No. 175, 2026, to adopt a five-year financial plan.

• First reading of Bylaw No. 175, 2026 regarding the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan
• Presentation by Corey Wein of Interior Health on 2026/27 Capital Funding Requests
• Review of the SOS Division of Family Practice RDOS Recruitment Proposal-2026

The board adopted the meeting agenda and the November 20, 2025 minutes. It directed staff to develop a Grant‑In‑Aid process for the Regional Hospital District. The board also gave a first reading to Bylaw No. 175, 2026, which adopts the 2026‑2030 Five Year Financial Plan.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Adopted November 20, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Directed staff to create a Grant‑In‑Aid process (carried)
• First reading of Bylaw No. 175, 2026 to adopt the 2026‑2030 Five Year Financial Plan (carried)

Schedule of Meetings

The Regional District of Okanagan‑Similkameen Board will consider the schedule of meetings. No specific items or attachments were listed for discussion. The agenda contains only a placeholder for the schedule.

RDOS Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will review the first reading of the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan. Other discussions include water system management and regional growth strategy reviews.

• First reading of the 2026-2030 Five Year Financial Plan (Bylaw No. 3134)
• Proposed borrowing of up to $33,034,000 for Sage Mesa Water System capital upgrades
• Expenditure of $10,000 for a new compressor station at Willowbrook Fire Hall
• Purchase of an Information Services vehicle totaling $46,000
• Request to add 10 species to the B.C. Weed Control Regulation

The board adopted a water‑use bylaw amendment adding the Skaha Estates Water System and approved a loan authorization of up to $33,034,000 for the Sage Mesa Water System. It also approved a development variance reducing interior parcel setbacks to zero metres and authorized a soil‑removal referral to the Agricultural Land Commission. Ten invasive species were added to the BC Weed Control Regulation, and $10,000 from the Community Works Fund was allocated for a new compressor station at Willowbrook Fire Hall. The $50,000 grant to the Summerland Minor Baseball Association was removed from the budget, and the 2026‑2030 Five Year Financial Plan was adopted with the listed changes.

• Approved Development Variance Permit No. A2025.029-DVP to reduce interior parcel line setback to 0 m (simple majority)
• Authorized Agricultural Land Commission referral for soil removal on parcel in Electoral Area A (simple majority)
• Adopted Water Use Regulation Bylaw amendment adding Skaha Estates Water System (2/3 majority)
• Approved addition of ten invasive species to BC Weed Control Regulation Schedule A (simple majority)
• Authorized $10,000 from Community Works Fund for Willowbrook Fire Hall compressor station (2/3 majority)
• Defeated removal of $50,000 grant to Summerland Minor Baseball Association from 2026 budget (majority)
• Adopted 2026‑2030 Five Year Financial Plan with changes (majority)
• Adjusted Sage Mesa Water System assent question to include loan authorization up to $33,034,000 (simple majority)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee will adopt its meeting agenda. It will forward the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy draft to the Board of Directors meeting on January 22, 2026 for consideration of adoption. It will also present a summary of Freedom of Information applications received in 2025.

• Adopt agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting
• Forward AI Usage Policy draft to the Jan 22, 2026 Board of Directors for adoption consideration
• Provide summary of 2025 Freedom of Information applications

The Committee of the Whole adopted its meeting agenda. It approved forwarding the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy to the January 22, 2026 Board of Directors meeting for consideration of adoption. The meeting was then adjourned at 11:48 am.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Forwarded AI Usage Policy to Jan 22 board meeting for adoption (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:48 am (motion carried)